WO2015043525A1 - Method, apparatus, and system for picture sharing - Google Patents

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WO2015043525A1
WO2015043525A1 PCT/CN2014/087706 CN2014087706W WO2015043525A1 WO 2015043525 A1 WO2015043525 A1 WO 2015043525A1 CN 2014087706 W CN2014087706 W CN 2014087706W WO 2015043525 A1 WO2015043525 A1 WO 2015043525A1
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Mengxi WANG
Zhu Liang
Yu Gao
Xiaoyi Li
Bin Fu
Qianwei BIAN
Yunsheng Wu
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  • the present disclosure generally relates to the field of communication technology and, more particularly, relates to methods, apparatuses, and systems for picture sharing.
  • the user uploading the picture often needs to make additional descriptions or explanations when uploading the picture.
  • the user needs to add the additional descriptions or explanations in an independent text format, or to first process the picture using certain drawing tools or image processing tools to add the additional descriptions or explanations on the picture, and then to upload the picture together with the additional descriptions or explanations.
  • the disclosed method and device are directed to solve one or more problems set forth above and other problems.
  • a picture sharing method In the method, a picture to be shared is obtained. At least one input interface is invoked to be displayed on the picture to be shared. An index value inputted by a user is received via the input interface. Related information corresponding to the inputted index value is obtained and the related information is automatically added to the picture to be shared as a watermark pattern according to a preset layout. After the merged picture is obtained, the merged picture is displayed and shared.
  • the picture sharing apparatus includes a picture obtaining unit, an interface invoking unit, a receiving unit, an information obtaining unit, an information adding unit, and a displaying unit.
  • the picture obtaining unit is configured to obtain a picture to be shared.
  • the interface invoking unit is configured to invoke at least one input interface to be displayed on the picture to be shared.
  • the receiving unit is configured to receive an index value inputted by a user via the input interface after the input interface is invoked.
  • the information obtaining unit is configured to obtain related information corresponding to the inputted index value.
  • the information adding unit is configured to add the related information to the picture to be shared as a watermark pattern according to a preset layout, and to obtain a merged picture.
  • the displaying unit is configured to display and to share the merged picture.
  • a picture sharing system including a picture sharing apparatus and a server.
  • FIG. 1 depicts an exemplary picture sharing method consistent with various disclosed embodiments
  • FIG. 2a depicts another exemplary picture sharing method consistent with various disclosed embodiments
  • FIG. 2b depicts an exemplary merged picture of the picture sharing method consistent with various disclosed embodiments
  • FIG. 3a depicts another exemplary picture sharing method consistent with various disclosed embodiments
  • FIG. 3b depicts an exemplary input interface of the picture sharing method consistent with various disclosed embodiments
  • FIG. 4 depicts an exemplary picture sharing apparatus consistent with various disclosed embodiments
  • FIG 5 depicts a structural diagram of an exemplary terminal device consistent with various disclosed embodiments.
  • FIG. 6 depicts an exemplary communication system consistent with various disclosed embodiments.
  • FIGS. 1-5 depict exemplary methods and apparatus for picture sharing in accordance with various disclosed embodiments.
  • the exemplary methods and apparatus can be implemented, for example, in an exemplary environment 600 as shown in FIG. 6.
  • FIG. 6 depicts an exemplary communication system consistent with various disclosed embodiments.
  • the communication system 600 depicted in FIG. 6 includes a communication network 602, a server 604, and a picture sharing apparatus 606.
  • the server 604 and the picture sharing apparatus 606 may be coupled through the communication network 602 for information exchange, for example, Internet searching, webpage browsing, etc. Although only one terminal 606 and one server 604 are shown in the environment 600, any number of terminals 606 or servers 604 may be included, and other devices may also be included.
  • the communication network 602 may include any appropriate type of communication network for providing network connections to the server 604 and the picture sharing apparatus 606 or among multiple servers 604 or picture sharing apparatuses 606.
  • the communication network 602 may include the Internet or other types of computer networks or telecommunication networks, either wired or wireless.
  • An apparatus may refer to any appropriate user terminal device with certain computing capabilities including, for example, a personal computer (PC) , a work station computer, a notebook computer, a car-carrying computer (e. g. , carried in a car or other vehicles) , a server computer, a hand-held computing device (e. g. , a tablet computer) , a mobile terminal (e. g. , a mobile phone, a smart phone, an iPad, and/or an aPad) , a POS (i. e. , point of sale) device, or any other user-side computing device.
  • the terms “apparatus” , “terminal” and “terminal device” can be used interchangeably.
  • a server may refer one or more server computers configured to provide certain server functionalities including, for example, search engines and database management.
  • a server may also include one or more processors to execute computer programs in parallel.
  • the picture sharing apparatus 606 is configured to obtain the picture to be shared. At least one input interface is invoked or displayed based on the picture to be shared or associated with the picture to be shared. For example, the input interface may be invoked to be displayed on/in the picture to be shared. After the input interface is invoked or displayed, the interface becomes visible such that the user may input certain value via the input interface. After the user completes the input, the input interface may be closed or become invisible. For example, the user may invoke the input interface to enter an index value. The index value inputted by the user is received via the input interface. The related information corresponding to the inputted index value is obtained; the related information is automatically added to the picture to be shared as a watermark pattern according to the preset layout. After the merged picture is obtained, the merged picture is displayed and shared.
  • the picture to be shared can be obtained by instant photo.
  • the picture to be shared can be selected from a local photo album.
  • the specific location of the input interface can be set according to the needs of practical applications.
  • the input interface can include various forms.
  • the input interface can be a hidden interface, i. e. , the input interface can only be displayed after triggered by a user click.
  • the input interface can be an explicit interface, i. e. , the input interface can be displayed on the picture to be shared directly.
  • a plurality of index values can be provided for the user to select, i. e. , the input interface can further include a set of index value references.
  • the picture sharing apparatus can receive the index value selected by the user from the set of index value references via the input interface.
  • the index value can be an identifier corresponding to the user ID as well as the user ID, such as the user avatar icon, the user name, the nickname, or other account information (e. g. , the QQ number of the user, the Twitter account of the user, or the email address of the user) .
  • the related information can be the user information corresponding to the user ID.
  • the user information can include the user avatar icon, the nickname, the gender, the address space, the blog address and/or the Twitter address etc.
  • the users corresponding to the inputted index value can be notified to check the shared content.
  • the picture sharing apparatus can also be configured to notify a user to check a shared content corresponding to the inputted index value.
  • “@Twitter account of friend A” can be added to the shared content so as to notify friend A to check the shared content.
  • the communication system can also include other devices, such as a server 604.
  • the server 604 is configured to receive the shared picture of the picture sharing device (i. e. , the merged picture) , and to share the shared picture to the other users, etc.
  • the picture sharing apparatus of the communication system can obtain the picture to be shared. At least one input interface is invoked or displayed based on the picture to be shared or associated with the picture to be shared.
  • the index value inputted by the user is received via the input interface.
  • Related information corresponding to the inputted index value is obtained, and the related information is automatically added to the picture to be shared as a watermark pattern according to the preset layout from the server 604, the picture sharing apparatus, or both.
  • the merged picture is obtained, the merged picture is displayed and shared. The purpose of automatically adding the related information of the index value inputted by the user to the uploading picture is achieved. The operation of the user is greatly simplified.
  • the picture sharing apparatus can be integrated in a terminal device.
  • the terminal device can include, but not limited to, a smart phone, a tablet computer, an e-book reader, a moving picture experts group audio layer III (MP3) player, a moving picture experts group audio layer IV (MP4) player, a laptop, and a desktop computer.
  • MP3 moving picture experts group audio layer III
  • MP4 moving picture experts group audio layer IV
  • a picture sharing method is provided from the perspective of the picture sharing apparatus.
  • a picture to be shared is obtained.
  • At least one input interface is invoked or displayed based on the picture to be shared or associated with the picture to be shared.
  • the input interface may be invoked to be displayed on/in the picture to be shared.
  • the interface becomes visible such that the user may input certain value via the input interface.
  • the input interface may be closed or become invisible.
  • the user may invoke the input interface to enter an index value.
  • An index value inputted by a user is received via the input interface.
  • Related information corresponding to the inputted index value is obtained, and the related information is automatically added to the picture to be shared as a watermark pattern according to a preset layout.
  • the merged picture is obtained, the merged picture is displayed and shared.
  • FIG. 1 depicts an exemplary picture sharing method consistent with various disclosed embodiments.
  • the picture sharing method may include the following steps.
  • Step 101 a picture to be shared is obtained.
  • the picture to be shared can be obtained by an instant photo.
  • the picture to be shared can be selected from a local photo album.
  • Step 102 at least one input interface is invoked to be displayed on/in the picture to be shared obtained in Step 101.
  • the input interface may be displayed on a specific location on the picture.
  • the specific location of the input interface can be set according to the needs of practical applications.
  • the input interface can include various forms.
  • the input interface can be a hidden interface, i. e. , the input interface can only be displayed after triggered by a user click.
  • the input interface can be an explicit interface, i. e., the input interface can be displayed on the picture to be shared directly.
  • a plurality of index values can be provided for the user to select.
  • the plurality of index values provided for the user to select is called a set of index value references.
  • the set of index value references can have a plurality of forms.
  • the set of index value references can be displayed as a "buddy list" .
  • the process can be as following.
  • the buddy list interface can be triggered to be displayed when the user clicks the input interface.
  • the buddy list interface can include the user IDs of a plurality of buddies or friends. Thus, the subsequent user can select the user ID of a friend that needs to be inputted as the index value from the buddy list interface.
  • the buddy list can be preset by the user in advance, or to be obtained from other instant messaging tools or local address book. Further, the number of the input interfaces can be set according to the needs of the practical applications. One, two, three, or more input interfaces may be added.
  • the index value inputted by the user is received via the input interface.
  • the index value can be an identifier corresponding to the user ID as well as the user ID, such as the user avatar icon, the user name, the nickname, or other account information (e. g., the QQ number of the user, the Twitter account of the user, or the email address of the user) .
  • the step of receiving the index value inputted by the user via the input interface i. e. , Step 103) can include followings.
  • the user ID inputted by the user is received via the input interface.
  • the user can input it directly, e. g. , a text input or a voice input.
  • Other methods can also be used to obtain the index value.
  • the input interface can include a set of index value references.
  • the index value selected by the user from the set of index value references can be used as the inputted index value.
  • the step of receiving the index value inputted by the user via the input interface i. e. Step 103) can include:
  • the index value inputted by the user is received via the input interface.
  • the inputted index value is the index value selected by the user from the set of the index value references.
  • the buddy list interface can be triggered to be displayed when the user clicks the input interface.
  • the buddy list interface can include the IDs of a plurality of buddies or friends.
  • the user can select the ID of a friend that needs to be inputted as the index value from the buddy list interface.
  • Step 104 the related information corresponding to the inputted index value is obtained.
  • the related information can be the user information corresponding to the user ID.
  • Step 104 can be: obtaining the user information corresponding to the inputted user ID.
  • the user information can include the user avatar icon, the nickname, the gender, the address space, the blog address and/or the Twitter address etc.
  • Step 105 the related information is automatically added to the picture to be shared as a watermark pattern according to a preset layout and to obtain a merged picture.
  • the layout can be set according to the needs of practical applications.
  • the watermark can be added to the top, the bottom, the left, the right, the bottom left, the bottom right, or the middle of the picture to be shared.
  • watermark refers to a method of adding certain information to a picture without affecting the observability and integrity of the original picture, including visible watermark and invisible watermark.
  • the watermark is the visible watermark, i. e. , the watermark that can be seen by the eyes of a user.
  • Step 106 the merged picture is displayed and shared.
  • the merged picture can be displayed after the user confirms and saves the merged picture.
  • the merged picture can be shared in an SNS community, e. g. , the space, the Twitter and/or a circle of friends.
  • the users corresponding to the inputted index value can be notified to check the shared content.
  • the index value is the Twitter account of friend A
  • “@Twitter account of friend A” can be added to the shared content so as to notify friend A to check the shared content.
  • a picture to be shared is obtained first, and at least one input interface is invoked or displayed based on the picture to be shared or associated with the picture to be shared.
  • the input interface may be invoked to be displayed on/in the picture to be shared.
  • the interface becomes visible such that the user may input certain value via the input interface.
  • the input interface may be closed or become invisible.
  • the user may invoke the input interface to enter an index value.
  • the index value inputted by the user is received via the input interface.
  • Related information corresponding to the inputted index value is obtained, and the related information is automatically added to the picture to be shared as a watermark pattern according to the preset layout.
  • the merged picture is obtained, the merged picture is displayed and shared.
  • the purpose of automatically adding the related information of the index value inputted by the user to the uploading picture is achieved. The operation of the user is greatly simplified.
  • FIG. 2a depicts another exemplary picture sharing method consistent with various disclosed embodiments.
  • the picture sharing apparatus is integrated in a terminal device, and the index value is the user ID.
  • the picture sharing method may include the following steps.
  • Step 201 the terminal device obtains a picture to be shared.
  • the picture to be shared can be obtained by instant photo.
  • the picture to be shared can be selected from a local photo album.
  • the terminal device invokes at least one input interface to be displayed on/in the picture to be shared.
  • the input interface can include various forms.
  • the input interface can be a hidden interface, i. e. , the input interface can only be displayed after triggered by a user click.
  • the input interface can be an explicit interface, i. e., the input interface can be displayed on the picture to be shared directly.
  • the number of the input interfaces can be set according to the needs of the practical applications. One, two, three, or more input interfaces may be added.
  • the terminal device receives the user ID of a friend inputted by the user directly via the input interface.
  • the user ID of the friend can be the user avatar icon, the user name, the nickname, or other account information (e. g. , the QQ number of the user, the Twitter account of the user, or the email address of the user) of the friend.
  • the terminal device obtains the user information corresponding to the inputted user ID of the friend, i. e. , the terminal device obtains the user information of the friend.
  • the user information can include the user avatar icon, the nickname, the gender, the address space, the blog address, the Twitter address, and/or the signature etc.
  • Step 205 the terminal device adds the user information to the picture to be shared as a watermark pattern according to a preset layout and to obtain a merged picture.
  • the layout can be set according to the needs of practical applications.
  • the watermark can be added to the top, the bottom, the left, the right, the bottom left, the bottom right, or the middle of the picture to be shared.
  • FIG. 2b depicts an exemplary merged picture.
  • the corresponding user information is added, i. e. , the user avatar icon, the user name “Mei Xiaoxi” , the QQ number “123456789” , the QQ space address http: //123456789. qzone. qq. com/, and other information are added.
  • Step 206 the terminal device displays the merged picture for the user to confirm.
  • Step 207 after the user confirms the merged picture is correct, the merged picture is saved. It should be noted that, when the user is not satisfied with the merged picture, the merged picture is not saved. The user can reselect the user ID of this friend again or other friends in order to add user information.
  • the operating method is the same as the above method.
  • the terminal device can share the merged picture in an SNS community, e. g. the space, the Twitter and/or a circle of friends.
  • SNS community e. g. the space, the Twitter and/or a circle of friends.
  • the picture when the picture is shared by the user, some related information can be shared at the same time, such as the information of the friend.
  • the content of the picture is enriched.
  • the communication and the sharing among users are enhanced further.
  • the users corresponding to the inputted user ID of the friend can be notified to check the shared content.
  • the index value is the QQ number of friend A
  • “@QQ number of friend A” can be added to the shared content so as to notify friend A to check the shared content.
  • the picture to be shared is obtained.
  • At least one input interface is invoked or displayed based on the picture to be shared or associated with the picture to be shared.
  • the user ID of the friend inputted directly by the user is received via the input interface.
  • Related information corresponding to the inputted user ID of the friend is obtained, and the user information is added to the picture to be shared as a watermark pattern according to the preset layout.
  • the merged picture is displayed and shared.
  • the purpose of automatically adding the user information corresponding to the inputted user ID of the friend to the uploading picture is achieved.
  • the operation of the user is greatly simplified.
  • additional information e. g. , the user information of the friend
  • the content of the sharing picture is enriched greatly.
  • the communication and the sharing among users are enhanced further.
  • a picture sharing apparatus can be integrated in a terminal device.
  • the index value is the user ID.
  • the input interface can further include a set of index value references. Thus, the user ID received via the input interface can be obtained through the selection by the user from the set of the index value references.
  • FIG. 3a depicts another exemplary picture sharing method consistent with various disclosed embodiments. As shown in FIG. 3a, the picture sharing method may include the following steps.
  • the terminal device obtains a picture to be shared.
  • the picture to be shared can be obtained by instant photo.
  • the picture to be shared can be selected from a local photo album.
  • the terminal device invokes at least one input interface to be displayed on/in the picture to be shared.
  • the input interface can further include a set of index value references.
  • the set of index value references can be a buddy list specifically.
  • the buddy list interface can be triggered to be displayed when the user clicks the input interface.
  • the buddy list interface can include the user IDs of a plurality of buddies or friends.
  • the specific display of the user ID of these friends can be determined via the classification and statistics analysis according to the needs of practical applications or the user preferences. For example, as depicted in FIG. 3b, the user ID of these friends can be classified as “My Friends” , “Middle School Classmates” , “Family” , and other groups.
  • the classification can also be a group or friends in a discussion group, etc. Thus, the subsequent user can select the user ID of a friend that needs to be inputted as the index value from the buddy list interface.
  • the buddy list can be preset by the user in advance, or to be obtained from other instant messaging tools or local address book.
  • the input interface can include various forms.
  • the input interface can be a hidden interface, i. e. , the input interface can only be displayed after triggered by a user click.
  • the input interface can be an explicit interface, i. e. , the input interface can be displayed on the picture to be shared directly.
  • the number of the input interfaces can be set according to the needs of the practical applications. One, two, three, or more input interfaces may be added.
  • the terminal device receives the user ID of a friend selected by the user from the set of index value references via the input interface.
  • the terminal device can receives the user ID of the friend selected by the user from the displayed buddy list interface via the input interface specifically.
  • the terminal device obtains the user information corresponding to the inputted user ID of the friend, i. e. , the terminal device obtains the user information of the friend.
  • the user information can include the user avatar icon, the nickname, the gender, the address space, the blog address, the Twitter address, and/or the signature etc.
  • Step 305 the terminal device adds the user information to the picture to be shared as a watermark pattern according to a preset layout and to obtain a merged picture.
  • the layout can be set according to the needs of practical applications.
  • the watermark can be added to the top, the bottom, the left, the right, the bottom left, the bottom right, or the middle of the picture to be shared.
  • FIG. 2b depicts an exemplary merged picture.
  • the corresponding user information is added, i. e. , the user avatar icon, the user name “Mei Xiaoxi” , the QQ number “123456789” , the QQ space address http: //123456789. qzone. qq. com/, and other information are added.
  • Step 306 the terminal device displays the merged picture for the user to confirm.
  • Step 307 after the user confirms the merged picture is correct, the merged picture is saved.
  • the merged picture is not saved.
  • the user can reselect the user ID of this friend again or other friends in order to add user information.
  • the operating method is the same as the above method.
  • the terminal device can share the merged picture in an SNS community, e. g. the space, the Twitter and/or a circle of friends.
  • SNS community e. g. the space, the Twitter and/or a circle of friends.
  • the picture when the picture is shared by the user, some related information can be shared at the same time, such as the information of the friend.
  • the content of the picture is enriched.
  • the communication and the sharing among users are enhanced further.
  • the users corresponding to the inputted user ID of the friend can be notified to check the shared content.
  • the index value is the QQ number of friend A
  • “@QQ number of friend A” can be added to the shared content so as to notify friend A to check the shared content.
  • the picture to be shared is obtained.
  • At least one input interface is invoked to be displayed on/in the picture to be shared.
  • the user ID of the friend selected by the user from the buddy list is received via the input interface.
  • Related user information corresponding to the inputted user ID of the friend is obtained, and the user information is added to the picture to be shared as a watermark pattern according to the preset layout.
  • the merged picture is displayed and shared.
  • the purpose of automatically adding the user information corresponding to the inputted user ID of the friend to the uploading picture is achieved.
  • the operation of the user is greatly simplified.
  • additional information e. g. , the user information of the friend
  • the content of the sharing picture is enriched greatly.
  • the communication and the sharing among users are enhanced further.
  • FIG. 4 depicts an exemplary picture sharing apparatus consistent with various disclosed embodiments.
  • the apparatus depicted in FIG. 4 includes a picture obtaining unit 401, an interface invoking unit 402, a receiving unit 403, an information obtaining unit 404, an information adding unit 405, and a displaying unit 406.
  • the picture obtaining unit 401 is configured to obtain a picture to be shared.
  • the picture to be shared can be obtained by instant photo.
  • the picture to be shared can be selected from a local photo album.
  • the interface invoking unit 402 is configured to invoke at least one input interface to be displayed on/in the picture to be shared and be obtained by the picture obtaining unit 401. After the input interface is invoked or displayed, the interface becomes visible such that the user may input certain value via the input interface. After the user completes the input, the input interface may be closed or become invisible. For example, the user may invoke the input interface to enter an index value.
  • the input interface may be added on a specific location on the picture.
  • the specific location of the input interface can be set according to the needs of practical applications.
  • the input interface can include various forms.
  • the input interface can be a hidden interface, i. e. , the input interface can only be displayed after triggered by a user click.
  • the input interface can be an explicit interface, i. e. , the input interface can be displayed on the picture to be shared directly.
  • the number of the input interfaces can be set according to the needs of the practical applications. One, two, three, or more input interfaces may be added.
  • the receiving unit 403 is configured to receive an index value inputted by a user via the input interface invoked by the interface invoking unit 402.
  • the information obtaining unit 404 is configured to obtain related information corresponding to the inputted index value received by the receiving unit 403.
  • the information adding unit 405 is configured to add the related information obtained by the information obtaining unit 404 to the picture to be shared as a watermark pattern according to a preset layout, and to obtain a merged picture.
  • the layout can be set according to the needs of practical applications.
  • the watermark can be added to the top, the bottom, the left, the right, the bottom left, the bottom right, or the middle of the picture to be shared.
  • the displaying unit 406 is configured to display and to share the merged picture obtained by the information adding unit 405.
  • the displaying unit 406 can display the merged picture after the user confirms and saves the merged picture specifically.
  • the merged picture can be shared in an SNS community, e. g. the space, the Twitter and/or a circle of friends.
  • the index value can be an identifier corresponding to the user ID as well as the user ID, such as the user avatar icon, the user name, the nickname, or other account information (e. g. , the QQ number of the user, the Twitter account of the user, or the email address of the user) .
  • the receiving unit 403 can be configured specifically to receive the user ID inputted by the user via the input interface specifically.
  • the information obtaining unit 404 can be configured specifically to obtain the user information corresponding to the inputted user ID.
  • the user information can include the user avatar icon, the nickname, the gender, the address space, the blog address and/or the Twitter address etc.
  • the information obtaining unit 404 can be configured specifically to obtain a user picture, a nickname, gender, a space address, a blog address, a Twitter address and/or a signature corresponding to the inputted user ID.
  • a plurality of index values can be provided for the user to select in the input interface.
  • the plurality of index values provided for the user to select is called a set of index value references.
  • the set of index value references can have a plurality of forms.
  • the set of index value references can be displayed as a "buddy list" .
  • the process can be as following.
  • the buddy list interface can be triggered to be displayed when the user clicks the input interface.
  • the buddy list interface can include the user IDs of a plurality of buddies or friends. Thus, the subsequent user can select the user ID of a friend that needs to be inputted as the index value from the buddy list interface.
  • the receiving unit 403 can be configured specifically to receive the index value inputted by the user via the input interface.
  • the inputted index value is the index value selected by the user from the set of the index value references.
  • the buddy list can be preset by the user in advance, or to be obtained from other instant messaging tools or local address book.
  • the picture sharing apparatus can further include a notifying unit.
  • a notifying unit is configured to notify a user to check a shared content corresponding to the inputted index value. Specifically, when the index value is the Twitter account of friend A, at the same time of sharing the merged picture, “@Twitter account of friend A” can be added to the shared content by the notifying unit so as to notify friend A to check the shared content.
  • the units disclosed herein can be implemented either alone, or in combination according to the disclosed methods.
  • the units disclosed herein be implemented as a same unit or multiple unites.
  • the picture sharing apparatus can be integrated in a terminal device.
  • the terminal device can include, but not limited to, a smart phone, a tablet computer, an e-book reader, a MP3 player, a MP4 player, a laptop, and a desktop computer.
  • the picture obtaining unit 401 of the picture sharing apparatus is configured to obtain the picture to be shared.
  • the interface invoking unit 402 is configured to invoke at least one input interface to be displayed on/in the picture to be shared.
  • the receiving unit 403 is configured to receive the index value inputted by the user via the input interface.
  • the information obtaining unit 404 is configured to obtain the related information corresponding to the inputted index value, and the information adding unit 405 is configured to add the related information to the picture to be shared as a watermark pattern according to the preset layout.
  • the displaying unit 406 is configured to display and to share the merged picture. The purpose of automatically adding the related information of the index value inputted by the user to the uploading picture is achieved. The operation of the user is greatly simplified.
  • the content of the sharing picture is enriched greatly.
  • the communication and the sharing among users are enhanced further.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a structural diagram of an exemplary terminal device 500 consistent with various disclosed embodiments.
  • the disclosed apparatus can be included in the exemplary terminal device 500.
  • the exemplary terminal device 500 can include an RF (Radio Frequency) circuit 501, a storage device 502 including one or more computer-readable storage media, an input unit 503, a display unit 504, a sensor 505, an audio circuit 506, a WIFI (Wireless Fidelity) module 507, a processor 508 including one or more processing cores, a power supply 509, and/or other components.
  • the terminal device (s) described herein can include more or less components as depicted in FIG. 5. Certain components/parts can be omitted, combined, replaced, and/or added.
  • the RF circuit 501 can be used to send/receive information or send/receive signal during communication. In particular, after receiving downlink information from a base station, such information can be processed by the one or more processors 508. Further, the data related to the uplink can be sent to the base station.
  • the RF circuit 501 can include, but be not limited to, an antenna, at least one amplifier, a tuner, one or more oscillators, a user identity module (SIM) card, a transceiver, a coupler, a LNA (i. e. , Low Noise Amplifier) , a duplexer, etc.
  • SIM user identity module
  • the RF circuit 501 can communicate with other devices via a wireless communication network.
  • the wireless communication can use any communication standards or protocols, including but not limited to, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) , GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) , CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) , WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) , LTE (Long Term Evolution) , e-mail, and SMS (Short Messaging Service) .
  • GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
  • GPRS General Packet Radio Service
  • CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
  • WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access
  • LTE Long Term Evolution
  • e-mail e-mail
  • SMS Short Messaging Service
  • the storage device 502 can be used for storing software programs and modules. By running software programs and modules stored in the storage device 502, the processor 508 can perform various functional applications and data processing.
  • the storage device 502 can include a program storage area and a data storage area.
  • the program storage area can store the operating system, applications (such as sound playback, image playback, etc. ) required by at least one function.
  • the data storage area can store data (such as audio data, phone book, etc. ) created when using the terminal device 500.
  • the storage device 502 can include a high-speed random access memory and a non-volatile memory.
  • the storage device 502 can include at least one disk memory, flash memory, and/or other volatile solid-state memory elements. Accordingly, the storage device 502 can further include a memory controller to provide the processor 508 and the input unit 503 with access to the storage device 502.
  • the input unit 503 can be used to receive inputted numeric or character information, and to generate signal input of keyboard, mouse, joystick, and trackball or optical signal input related to the user settings and function controls.
  • the input unit 503 can include a touch sensitive surface and other input device (s) .
  • the touch-sensitive surface also known as a touch screen or touch panel, can collect touch operations that a user conducts on or near the touch-sensitive surface. For example, a user can use a finger, a stylus, and any other suitable object or attachment on the touch-sensitive surface or on an area near the touch-sensitive surface.
  • the touch-sensitive surface can drive a connecting device based on a preset program.
  • the touch sensitive surface can include a touch detection device and a touch controller.
  • the touch detection device can detect user's touch position and detect a signal due to a touch operation and then send the signal to the touch controller.
  • the touch controller can receive touch information from the touch detection device, convert the touch information into contact coordinates to send to the processor 508, and receive commands sent from the processor 508 to execute.
  • the touch sensitive surface can be realized by resistive, capacitive, infrared surface acoustic wave, and/or other types of surface touch.
  • the input unit 503 can also include other input device (s) .
  • the other input device (s) can include, but be not limited to, a physical keyboard, function keys (such as volume control buttons, switch buttons, etc. ) , a trackball, a mouse, an operating lever, or combinations thereof.
  • the display unit 504 can be used to display information inputted by the user, information provided to the user, and a variety of graphical user interfaces of the terminal device 500. These graphical user interfaces can be formed by images, text, icons, videos, and/or any combinations thereof.
  • the display unit 504 can include a display panel configured by, e. g., LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) , OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) , etc.
  • the touch sensitive surface can cover the display panel 81.
  • the touch sensitive surface detects a touch operation on or near the touch sensitive surface, the touch operation can be sent to the processor 508 to determine a type of the touch operation. Accordingly, the processor 508 can provide visual output on the display panel 81.
  • the touch-sensitive surface and the display panel are shown as two separate components to achieve input and output functions, in some embodiments, the touch sensitive surface and the display panel can be integrated to perform input and output functions.
  • the terminal device 500 can further include at least one sensor 505, such as optical sensors, motion sensors, and other suitable sensors.
  • the optical sensors can include an ambient optical sensor and a proximity sensor.
  • the ambient optical sensor can adjust brightness of the display panel according to the brightness of ambient light.
  • the proximity sensor can turn off the display panel and/or turn on backlighting, when the terminal device 500 moves to an ear.
  • a gravity sensor can detect amount of an acceleration in each direction (e. g. , including three axis) and detect magnitude and direction of gravity when in stationary.
  • the gravity sensor can be used to identify phone posture (for example, switching between horizontal and vertical screens, related games, magnetometer calibration posture, etc. ) , and/or vibration recognition related functions (e. g.
  • the terminal device 500 can also be configured with, e. g. , a gyroscope, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, an infrared sensor, and/or other sensors.
  • the audio circuit 506, the speaker, and the microphone can provide an audio interface between the user and terminal device 500.
  • the audio circuit 506 can transmit an electrical signal converted from the received audio data to the speaker to convert into audio signal output.
  • the microphone can convert the collected sound signal to an electrical signal, which can be received by the audio circuit 506 to convert into audio data.
  • the audio data can be output to the processor 508 for processing and then use the RF circuit 501 to transmit to, e. g. , another terminal device. Or, the audio data can be output to the storage device 502 for further processing.
  • the audio circuit 506 can also include an earplug jack to provide communications between the peripheral headset and the terminal device 500.
  • WiFi is used as a short-range wireless transmission technology.
  • the terminal device 500 can use the WIFI module 507 to help users send/receive emails, browse websites, access streaming media, etc.
  • the WIFI module 507 can provide users with a wireless or wired broadband Internet access.
  • the transport module 507 can be configured within or outside of the terminal device 500 as depicted in FIG. 5.
  • the processor 508 can be a control center of the terminal device 500: using a variety of interfaces and circuits to connect various parts, e. g. , within a mobile phone; running or executing software programs and/or modules stored in the storage device 502; calling the stored data in the storage device 502; and/or performing various functions and data processing of the terminal device 500, e. g. , to monitor the overall mobile phone.
  • the processor 508 can include one or more processing cores.
  • the processor 508 can integrate application processor with modulation and demodulation processor.
  • the application processor is mainly used to process operating system, user interface, and applications.
  • the modulation and demodulation processor is mainly used to deal with wireless communications. In various embodiments, the modulation and demodulation processor may or may not be integrated into the processor 508.
  • the terminal device 500 can further include a power supply 509 (e. g. , a battery) to power various components of the terminal device.
  • the power supply can be connected to the processor 508 via the power management system, and thus use the power management system to manage charging, discharging, and/or power management functions.
  • the power supply 509 can also include one or more DC or AC power supplies, a recharging system, a power failure detection circuit, a power converter or inverter, a power status indicator, and/or any other suitable components.
  • the terminal device 500 can further include a camera, a Bluetooth module, etc. , without limitations.
  • the processor (s) 508 of the terminal device 500 can upload executable files corresponding to processes of one or more programs to the storage device 502.
  • the processor (s) 508 can then be used to run these one or more programs stored in the storage device 502.
  • the processor (s) 508 can at least be configured to execute the following process:
  • the picture to be shared is obtained.
  • At least one input interface is invoked or displayed based on the picture to be shared or associated with the picture to be shared.
  • the input interface may be invoked to be displayed on/in the picture to be shared.
  • the interface becomes visible such that the user may input certain value via the input interface.
  • the input interface may be closed or become invisible.
  • the user may invoke the input interface to enter an index value.
  • the index value inputted by the user is received via the input interface.
  • the related information corresponding to the inputted index value is obtained, and the related information is automatically added to the picture to be shared as a watermark pattern according to the preset layout.
  • the merged picture is obtained, the merged picture is displayed and shared.
  • the picture to be shared can be obtained by instant photo.
  • the picture to be shared can be selected from a local photo album.
  • the input interface can include various forms.
  • the input interface can be a hidden interface, i. e. , the input interface can only be displayed after triggered by a user click.
  • the input interface can be an explicit interface, i. e. , the input interface can be displayed on the picture to be shared directly.
  • the index value can be an identifier corresponding to the user ID as well as the user ID, such as the user avatar icon, the user name, the nickname, or other account information (e. g. , the QQ number of the user, the Twitter account of the user, or the email address of the user) .
  • the related information can be the user information corresponding to the user ID.
  • the user information can include the user avatar icon, the nickname, the gender, the address space, the blog address and/or the Twitter address etc.
  • the input interface can further include a set of index value references.
  • the step of receiving the index value inputted by the user via the input interface can include:
  • the index value selected by the user from the set of index value references is received via the input interface.
  • the set of index value references can be a buddy list specifically.
  • the buddy list interface can be triggered to be displayed when the user clicks the input interface.
  • the buddy list interface can include the user IDs of a plurality of buddies or friends (the specific display of the user ID of these friends can be determined via the classification and statistics analysis according to the needs of practical applications or the user preferences) .
  • the classification can also be a group or friends in a discussion group, etc. Thus, the user can select the user ID of a friend that needs to be inputted as the index value from the buddy list interface.
  • the buddy list can be preset by the user in advance, or to be obtained from other instant messaging tools or local address book.
  • a plurality of index values can be provided for the user to select.
  • the plurality of index values provided for the user to select is called a set of index value references.
  • the set of index value references can have a plurality of forms, e. g. , the set of index value references can be displayed as a "buddy list" .
  • the process can be as following.
  • the buddy list interface can be triggered to be displayed when the user clicks the input interface.
  • the buddy list interface can include the user IDs of a plurality of buddies or friends. Thus, the subsequent user can select the user ID of a friend that needs to be inputted as the index value from the buddy list interface.
  • the buddy list can be preset by the user in advance, or to be obtained from other instant messaging tools or local address book.
  • the number of the input interfaces can be set according to the needs of the practical applications.
  • One, two, three, or more input interfaces may be invoked or displayed based on the picture to be shared or associated with the picture to be shared. After displaying and sharing of the merged picture, the users corresponding to the inputted index value can be notified to check the shared content.
  • a user is notified to check a shared content corresponding to the inputted index value.
  • the index value is the Twitter account of friend A
  • “@Twitter account of friend A” can be added to the shared content so as to notify friend A to check the shared content.
  • the terminal device can include, but not limited to, a smart phone, a tablet computer, an e-book reader, a MP3 player, a MP4 player, a laptop, and a desktop computer.
  • the terminal device can obtain the picture to be shared. At least one input interface is invoked or displayed based on the picture to be shared or associated with the picture to be shared.
  • the index value inputted by the user is received via the input interface.
  • Related information corresponding to the inputted index value is obtained, and the related information is automatically added to the picture to be shared as a watermark pattern according to the preset layout.
  • the merged picture is displayed and shared. The purpose of automatically adding the related information of the index value inputted by the user to the uploading picture is achieved. The operation of the user is greatly simplified.
  • the content of the sharing picture is enriched greatly.
  • the communication and the sharing among users are enhanced further.
  • Exemplary apparatus can be integrated in a client.
  • the client can be installed in a terminal device.
  • the terminal device can include, but not limited to, a smart phone, a tablet computer, an e-book reader, a MP3 player, a MP4 player, a laptop, and/or a desktop computer.
  • the terminal device can be any device as depicted in FIG. 5.
  • the content of the sharing picture is enriched significantly.
  • additional information e. g., the user information of the friend
  • the communication and the sharing among users can be enhanced by using the following steps.
  • Step one the user selects a picture to be shared at first.
  • This picture can be obtained from an instant camera, or be selected from a local photo album.
  • Step two several positions for friends are preset on the picture.
  • a buddy list interface can be displayed after triggered by a user click. The user can select one or more buddies from the interface.
  • Step three when one or more buddies are selected, the QQ number of the buddies can be transferred to a backend server, and the backend server can obtain a corresponding user picture, a nickname, gender, a space address, a blog address, etc. , and/or other user information.
  • Step four the obtained buddy information can be displayed according to a preset watermark layout.
  • the displayed buddy information can be merged into the new picture, be saved into the album, and be shared on an SNS platform.
  • Step five after the user shares the merged picture in QQ space, QQ blog, mobile QQ, WeChat Friends, when the user selects user picture through QQ list, the QQ number of the buddy can be transferred to a server of the corresponding SNS platform.
  • the server of the platform can add the QQ number of the buddy and/or related information into the shared content by default.
  • the disclosed methods, and/or apparatus can be implemented in a suitable computing environment.
  • the disclosure can be described with reference to symbol (s) and step (s) performed by one or more computers, unless otherwise specified. Therefore, steps and/or implementations described herein can be described for one or more times and executed by computer (s) .
  • the term “executed by computer (s) ” includes an execution of a computer processing unit on electronic signals of data in a structured type. Such execution can convert data or maintain the data in a position in a memory system (or storage device) of the computer, which can be reconfigured to alter the execution of the computer as appreciated by those skilled in the art.
  • the data structure maintained by the data includes a physical location in the memory, which has specific properties defined by the data format.
  • the embodiments described herein are not limited. The steps and implementations described herein may be performed by hardware.
  • module can be software objects executed on a computing system.
  • a variety of components described herein including elements, modules, units, engines, and services can be executed in the computing system.
  • the apparatus, devices, and/or methods can be implemented in a software manner. Of course, the apparatus, devices, and/or methods can be implemented using hardware. All of which are within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • the disclosed modules can be configured in one apparatus (e.g. , a processing unit) or configured in multiple apparatus as desired.
  • the modules disclosed herein can be integrated in one module or in multiple modules.
  • Each of the modules disclosed herein can be divided into one or more sub-modules, which can be recombined in any manner.
  • suitable software and/or hardware may be included and used in the disclosed methods and systems.
  • the disclosed embodiments can be implemented by hardware only, which alternatively can be implemented by software products only.
  • the software products can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium including, e. g. , ROM/RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk, etc.
  • the software products can include suitable commands to enable a terminal device (e. g. , including a mobile phone, a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc. ) to implement the disclosed embodiments.
  • a picture to be shared is obtained.
  • At least one input interface is invoked or displayed based on the picture to be shared or associated with the picture to be shared.
  • An index value inputted by a user is received via the input interface.
  • Related information corresponding to the inputted index value is obtained, and the related information is automatically added to the picture to be shared as a watermark pattern according to a preset layout.
  • the merged picture is displayed and shared.
  • the purpose of automatically adding the related information of the index value inputted by the user to the uploading picture is achieved.
  • the operation of the user is greatly simplified.
  • additional information e. g. , the related information
  • the content of the sharing picture is enriched greatly.
  • the communication and the sharing among users are enhanced further.
  • WIFI Wireless Fidelity

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