Abstract: A method for producing a prototype of a graphical user interface (GUI) and a system thereof are provided. The method according to some embodiments of the present disclosure includes providing a prototype producing interface to a user, determining a target object from among one or more objects disposed on a target graphical user interface (GUI) screen produced through the prototype producing interface, determining a recommended motion for the target object using pre-produced GUI screen samples, wherein the GUI screen samples include motion objects, and providing the recommended motion to the user.

Abstract: A method for providing an interaction scenario for a prototype of a graphical user interface (GUI) is provided. The method for providing the interaction scenario for the prototype of the graphical user interface (GUI) according to an embodiment of the present inventive concept may include identifying, by a prototype viewing device, a difference between a first version and a second version of the prototype, and generating, by the prototype viewing device, based on the difference, a second version of the interaction scenario by updating a first version of the interaction scenario pre-generated for the first version of the prototype, in which the prototype includes information on the trigger and a response caused by the trigger, and in which the interaction scenario pre-generated for the first version includes information on a plurality of triggers detected during a user's demonstration of the first version of the prototype.

Abstract: Provided is a screen mode switching method performed by a digital content authoring terminal. The method include switching a mode of the work area to an edit mode without an input for switching the mode of the work area to the edit mode in response to a user input made to select a first user interface (UI) object for executing a first function, not made to switch the mode of the work area to the edit mode, and switching the mode of the work area to an execution mode without an input for switching the mode of the work area to the execution mode in response to a user input made to select a second UI object for executing a second function different from the first function, not made to switch the mode of the work area to the execution.

Abstract: A method for providing an interaction scenario for a prototype of a graphical user interface (GUI) is provided. The method for providing the interaction scenario for the prototype of the graphical user interface (GUI) according to an embodiment of the present inventive concept may include identifying, by a prototype viewing device, a difference between a first version and a second version of the prototype, and generating, by the prototype viewing device, based on the difference, a second version of the interaction scenario by updating a first version of the interaction scenario pre-generated for the first version of the prototype, in which the prototype includes information on the trigger and a response caused by the trigger, and in which the interaction scenario pre-generated for the first version includes information on a plurality of triggers detected during a user's demonstration of the first version of the prototype.

Abstract: A method for providing an interaction scenario for a prototype of a graphical user interface (GUI) is provided. The method for providing the interaction scenario for the prototype of the graphical user interface (GUI) according to an embodiment of the present inventive concept may include identifying, by a prototype viewing device, a difference between a first version and a second version of the prototype, and generating, by the prototype viewing device, based on the difference, a second version of the interaction scenario by updating a first version of the interaction scenario pre-generated for the first version of the prototype, in which the prototype includes information on the trigger and a response caused by the trigger, and in which the interaction scenario pre-generated for the first version includes information on a plurality of triggers detected during a user's demonstration of the first version of the prototype.

Abstract: There is provided a prototype storing method. A prototype storing method executed by a computing device, the method includes selecting an inactive layer not assigned an interaction from among a plurality of layers included in a first prototype assigned at least one interaction, determining whether an interaction has been assigned to at least one layer adjacent to the inactive layer and determining the at least one adjacent layer as a merge target if it is determined that no interaction has been assigned to the at least one adjacent layer, generating a new layer by merging the inactive layer and the layer determined as the merge target; and generating a second prototype comprising the new layer instead of the inactive layer and the at least one adjacent layer in response to a user's input to the first prototype.

Abstract: Provided is a method of testing a prototype linked with an application without rebuilding the application. The method is performed by a user terminal in which the application is installed and comprises activating the application built to comprise a prototype controller, loading the prototype and setting the prototype to be displayed on a prototype area, which is at least part of a prototype controller area allocated to the prototype controller, in a screen of the application by using the prototype controller, receiving at least some of input events generated for the application with top priority by using the prototype controller and sending the received input events to the application as they are or sending the received input events to the loaded prototype by using the prototype controller.

Abstract: Provided is a screen mode switching method performed by a digital content authoring terminal. The method include switching a mode of the work area to an edit mode without an input for switching the mode of the work area to the edit mode in response to a user input made to select a first user interface (UI) object for executing a first function, not made to switch the mode of the work area to the edit mode, and switching the mode of the work area to an execution mode without an input for switching the mode of the work area to the execution mode in response to a user input made to select a second UI object for executing a second function different from the first function, not made to switch the mode of the work area to the execution.

Abstract: Provided is a screen mode switching method performed by a digital content authoring terminal. The method include switching a mode of the work area to an edit mode without an input for switching the mode of the work area to the edit mode in response to a user input made to select a first user interface (UI) object for executing a first function, not made to switch the mode of the work area to the edit mode, and switching the mode of the work area to an execution mode without an input for switching the mode of the work area to the execution mode in response to a user input made to select a second UI object for executing a second function different from the first function, not made to switch the mode of the work area to the execution.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for creating a prototype. The methods include at least: receiving inputs of setting a trigger of a prototype and a response of an external terminal according to the trigger, generating a prototype based on the inputs of setting, receiving the generated prototype, sensing the trigger on the received prototype, generating a message comprising an identifier for identifying the external terminal according to the sensing of the trigger, generating a control command based on the message, using a bridge application of pre-stored bridge applications, which is matched to the identifier, and transmitting the generated control command to the external terminal. The control command comprises a command for enabling the external terminal to output a preset response in response to the control command.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and programs for creating a prototype of graphical user interface (GUI) application, the methods includes at least: receiving a selection of a first trigger, a selection of a 1-1st response of the first trigger, and an input of a timeline of the 1-1st response; receiving a selection of a second trigger, a selection of a 2-1st response of the second trigger, an input of timeline of the 2-1st response; generating a prototype, by applying the 1-1st response and the 2-1st response to which the timeline is input, to the layer; displaying the first trigger, one or more responses associated with the first trigger, and the timeline of the one or more responses associated with the first trigger; and displaying the second trigger, one or more responses associated with the second trigger, and the timeline of the one or more responses associated with the second trigger.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for commenting on interactive content. One of the methods includes reproducing the interactive content in accordance with a branched scenario including a plurality of branches, each of which is matched to a trigger, receiving a touch input for inputting a comment on the interactive content, selecting a comment target trigger from the triggers, matching the comment to the selected comment target trigger, determining a comment target object, which is an object located closest to a touch point at the time when the touch input is made among candidate objects related to the comment target trigger, the candidate objects comprise objects of a response being reproduced at the time when the touch input is made, among all responses of the comment target trigger; and transmitting comment information comprising information of the comment target trigger, a trigger log and content data of the comment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for prototyping a graphic user interface (GUI) by a prototyping system. The method includes at least receiving, by a prototyping terminal, through a prototyping interface, an input for setting a change in a value of a reference attribute of a trigger object as a trigger for changing the display state of a reaction object, sensing, by a prototype execution terminal, a change in the value of a reference attribute of a trigger object, and changing, by the prototype execution terminal, the display state of the reaction object using the set trigger when sensing that the value of a reference attribute of a trigger object is changed.

Abstract: Provided is a screen mode switching method performed by a digital content authoring terminal. The method include switching a mode of the work area to an edit mode without an input for switching the mode of the work area to the edit mode in response to a user input made to select a first user interface (UI) object for executing a first function, not made to switch the mode of the work area to the edit mode, and switching the mode of the work area to an execution mode without an input for switching the mode of the work area to the execution mode in response to a user input made to select a second UI object for executing a second function different from the first function, not made to switch the mode of the work area to the execution.

Abstract: There is provided a prototype storing method. A prototype storing method executed by a computing device, the method includes selecting an inactive layer not assigned an interaction from among a plurality of layers included in a first prototype assigned at least one interaction, determining whether an interaction has been assigned to at least one layer adjacent to the inactive layer and determining the at least one adjacent layer as a merge target if it is determined that no interaction has been assigned to the at least one adjacent layer, generating a new layer by merging the inactive layer and the layer determined as the merge target; and generating a second prototype comprising the new layer instead of the inactive layer and the at least one adjacent layer in response to a user's input to the first prototype.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for providing a prototyping tool, including at least: acquiring input data from a user; defining, as a trigger, a gesture generated by using the input data; and defining an interaction for allowing at least one action to be performed if the trigger occurs.

Abstract: There is provided a prototype storing method. A prototype storing method executed by a computing device, the method includes selecting an inactive layer not assigned an interaction from among a plurality of layers included in a first prototype assigned at least one interaction, determining whether an interaction has been assigned to at least one layer adjacent to the inactive layer and determining the at least one adjacent layer as a merge target if it is determined that no interaction has been assigned to the at least one adjacent layer, generating a new layer by merging the inactive layer and the layer determined as the merge target; and generating a second prototype comprising the new layer instead of the inactive layer and the at least one adjacent layer in response to a user's input to the first prototype.

Abstract: There is provided a prototype storing method. A prototype storing method executed by a computing device, the method includes selecting an inactive layer not assigned an interaction from among a plurality of layers included in a first prototype assigned at least one interaction, determining whether an interaction has been assigned to at least one layer adjacent to the inactive layer and determining the at least one adjacent layer as a merge target if it is determined that no interaction has been assigned to the at least one adjacent layer, generating a new layer by merging the inactive layer and the layer determined as the merge target; and generating a second prototype comprising the new layer instead of the inactive layer and the at least one adjacent layer in response to a user's input to the first prototype.

Abstract: Provided is a method of testing a prototype linked with an application without rebuilding the application. The method is performed by a user terminal in which the application is installed and comprises activating the application built to comprise a prototype controller, loading the prototype and setting the prototype to be displayed on a prototype area, which is at least part of a prototype controller area allocated to the prototype controller, in a screen of the application by using the prototype controller, receiving at least some of input events generated for the application with top priority by using the prototype controller and sending the received input events to the application as they are or sending the received input events to the loaded prototype by using the prototype controller.

Abstract: Provided is a method of testing a prototype linked with an application without rebuilding the application. The method is performed by a user terminal in which the application is installed and comprises activating the application built to comprise a prototype controller, loading the prototype and setting the prototype to be displayed on a prototype area, which is at least part of a prototype controller area allocated to the prototype controller, in a screen of the application by using the prototype controller, receiving at least some of input events generated for the application with top priority by using the prototype controller and sending the received input events to the application as they are or sending the received input events to the loaded prototype by using the prototype controller.