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===HotSpot===
 
===HotSpot===
A HotSpot is a single data object that sits on a layer and typically has a visual representation, such as the value of a property it represents. There are different types of HotSpots:
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A HotSpot is a single data object that sits on a layer and typically has a visual representation, such as the value of a property it represents.  
  
====InputSpot====
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==HotSpots==
An InputSpot is a link to a property from a {{UBIK}} Object. It displays the value of the property and reacts to user interaction, e.g. with popping up the property editor when tapped on it. Any existing {{UBIK}} property can be represented as an InputSpot.
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All HotSpots have in common that they know
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* on which layer they sit
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* their offset relative to the Top/Left corner of the layer
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* their width and their height
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* their shape (angular or round/elliptical)
  
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When it comes to their representations and capabilities, there are different types that support certain use-cases and/or types of backing {{UBIK}} objects or properties:
  
====MediaSpot====
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===InputSpot===
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An InputSpot is a link to a property from a {{UBIK}} Object. It displays the value of the property and reacts to user interaction, e.g. with popping up the property editor when tapped on it. Any existing {{UBIK}} property can be represented as an InputSpot.
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===MediaSpot===
 
A MediaSpot is a specialization of an InputSpot that works with properties that can hold media (Audio/Video) data.  
 
A MediaSpot is a specialization of an InputSpot that works with properties that can hold media (Audio/Video) data.  
  
====SignatureSpot====
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===SignatureSpot===
 
A SignatureSpot is a specialization of an InputSpot that works with properties of type [[MetaProperty#Signature|Signature]]. It allows for graphically signing of objects.
 
A SignatureSpot is a specialization of an InputSpot that works with properties of type [[MetaProperty#Signature|Signature]]. It allows for graphically signing of objects.
  
===Annotation===
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===ScanSpot===
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A scan spot is a HotSpot that scans the area it covers using OCR. So when the user moves it around a document or resizes it, it will write the recognized OCR text to its value.
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==Annotations==
 
An Annotation is a collection of Ink strokes that sits on a layer and typically represents redlining or additional information to a document, like a diagram or a photo.
 
An Annotation is a collection of Ink strokes that sits on a layer and typically represents redlining or additional information to a document, like a diagram or a photo.
  

Revision as of 14:36, 28 May 2018

HotSpotting summarizes a general technique in UBIK®, that allows to overlay data on the visual representation of other UBIK® objects. The overlaid data can be of quite a variety, starting from Annotations (also known as Redlining or Inking) over Links/Cross-references between objects, to UBIK® Properties in all their different possible types and appearances. While HotSpotting is an abstract approach that could be applied to any kind of UBIK® object, the client currently only supports displaying and interacting with HotSpots on Document objects.

Overview

HotSpotting consists of 3 main elements, the Target, the Layer(s) and the HotSpots:

Target

A HotSpotting target can be basically any UBIK® object that holds the classification HotSpotting target. In most of the use cases, this target will be file document or a derivative of that class.

Layer

A layer can be envisioned as a transparent film that is overlaid on the target and contains the actual HotSpots. Technically their can be as many layers as desired, overlaying each others. A layer covers the whole physical area of its target, i.e. the dimensions of the page of a document.

HotSpot

A HotSpot is a single data object that sits on a layer and typically has a visual representation, such as the value of a property it represents.

HotSpots

All HotSpots have in common that they know

  • on which layer they sit
  • their offset relative to the Top/Left corner of the layer
  • their width and their height
  • their shape (angular or round/elliptical)

When it comes to their representations and capabilities, there are different types that support certain use-cases and/or types of backing UBIK® objects or properties:

InputSpot

An InputSpot is a link to a property from a UBIK® Object. It displays the value of the property and reacts to user interaction, e.g. with popping up the property editor when tapped on it. Any existing UBIK® property can be represented as an InputSpot.

MediaSpot

A MediaSpot is a specialization of an InputSpot that works with properties that can hold media (Audio/Video) data.

SignatureSpot

A SignatureSpot is a specialization of an InputSpot that works with properties of type Signature. It allows for graphically signing of objects.

ScanSpot

A scan spot is a HotSpot that scans the area it covers using OCR. So when the user moves it around a document or resizes it, it will write the recognized OCR text to its value.

Annotations

An Annotation is a collection of Ink strokes that sits on a layer and typically represents redlining or additional information to a document, like a diagram or a photo.


See also