An exploration and practice of an optimized online annotation solution based on PDF slicing and SVG

Abstract

With the continuous development of network technology, online annotation has become an essential tool in fields such as education, training, and document collaboration. However, traditional annotation techniques are plagued by several limitations, including low security, non-erasable annotations after uploading, and difficulties in communication across different systems. To address these issues, this paper proposes an SVG-based online annotation technique that is built upon PDF file slicing. This approach aims to enhance the deficiencies of traditional annotation techniques and improve user interaction. The research begins by introducing the background and significance of online annotation technology, elucidating the application prospects of PDF slicing technology and SVG in annotation. The paper then provides a detailed description of the annotation algorithm and the implementation process. Additionally, it discusses the experimental setup, results, and analysis. The results indicate that the SVG-based online annotation technology can effectively enhance annotation efficiency and real-time interaction while enabling erasure of historical data and facilitating cross-platform communication. Compared to traditional annotation techniques, the SVG-based approach exhibits higher practicality and flexibility, making it suitable for various types of document annotations and collaborative scenarios.