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High Level System Design SmartScreenshot
aditya-xq edited this page Jun 1, 2023
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To implement the SmartScreenshot feature in DataDex, the following high-level system design can be considered:
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User Interface (UI)
- Develop a user interface that allows users to initiate the screenshot-capturing process and interact with the drawing tool for highlighting and annotating.
- Include options for customizing highlighter properties such as color, thickness, and style.
- Implement undo and redo functionalities for editing the highlights.
- Provide controls for initiating the automatic mode, if applicable.
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Screenshot Capture
- Utilize browser APIs or libraries (such as Chrome's chrome.tabs API) to capture a screenshot of the web page.
- Allow users to capture the entire web page or a specific portion by providing an interface for selecting the desired area.
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility and handle any browser-specific limitations or permissions.
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Drawing and Annotation
- Implement a drawing tool within the UI for users to highlight and annotate the captured screenshot.
- Provide functionality for drawing shapes (e.g., rectangles, circles), lines, and text on the screenshot.
- Enable customization of highlighter properties such as color, thickness, and style.
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Image Processing and Rendering
- Apply image processing techniques to overlay the user's highlights on the captured screenshot.
- Render the final image with the highlighted portions visible.
- Display the final image within the UI for the user to preview and further edit if needed.
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Copy and Save Options
- Offer options to copy the final image to the clipboard for easy sharing or integration with other applications.
- Provide the ability to save the final image as a PNG file to the user's local device or cloud storage.
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Automatic Mode
- If applicable, implement an automatic mode that uses computer vision algorithms to identify the screenshot's most suitable angle and viewport.
- Develop algorithms to automatically identify important web page parts and add highlights without manual editing.
- Provide a user-friendly interface to enable or disable the automatic mode.
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Integration and Compatibility
- Ensure compatibility with different browsers by following browser-specific APIs and standards.
- Consider integrating with popular content management systems or note-taking platforms to provide a seamless workflow for content creators.
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Error Handling and Logging
- Implement error handling mechanisms to handle exceptions and gracefully provide meaningful error messages to users.
- Incorporate logging functionalities to capture relevant events and errors for troubleshooting and future enhancements.
Please note that this is a high-level system design, and further detailed design and implementation considerations will be required to build the SmartScreenshot feature effectively.