Multidimensional Barcode Data Transmission via Image Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Data transmission between mobile phones of different brands or models is cumbersome due to varying hardware resources and complex settings, making it difficult for users to exchange files, photos, and other data efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A portable electronic device equipped with an image capturing device and processing circuit that captures and displays multi-dimensional barcode images to facilitate easy data transmission between devices, eliminating the need for complex hardware settings and connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If Bluetooth or WLAN communication modules are used for data transmission, then data exchange capability is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to complicated settings and connection establishment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex electronic communication systems (Bluetooth/WLAN modules with complicated settings) with a simplified optical system using image capturing devices and multi-dimensional barcodes. This substitution eliminates the need for complex wireless communication protocols and settings, allowing users to simply capture images for data transmission.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses multi-dimensional barcodes that encode data in visual image form. Instead of directly transmitting data through complex communication protocols, the system creates visual copies of data in barcode format that can be captured by image devices, simplifying the transmission process while maintaining data exchange capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If Bluetooth or WLAN communication modules are used for data transmission, then data exchange capability is improved, but loss of time increases due to connection establishment and synchronization waiting
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-encodes all necessary data into multi-dimensional barcode images before transmission. This eliminates the need for real-time connection establishment and synchronization, as the data is already prepared in a transmittable format that can be captured and processed immediately upon image capture.
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional hardware resources such as Bluetooth or WLAN modules are added, then data transmission capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the image capturing device multi-functional by enabling it to perform both traditional imaging functions and data transmission/reception functions through barcode capture and generation. This eliminates the need for dedicated Bluetooth or WLAN hardware modules, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining data transmission capability.
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AI summary
An apparatus for performing multimedia-based data transmission includes an image capturing device and a processing circuit. The image capturing device is a peripheral device for a user to capture images. In addition, in a situation where the apparatus is utilized as a target apparatus, the image capturing device is arranged to capture at least one multi-dimensional barcode image carrying data. Additionally, the processing circuit is arranged to control operations of the apparatus, wherein in the situation where the apparatus is utilized as the target apparatus, the processing circuit is arranged to extract the data carried by the multi-dimensional barcode image for further use. In particular, the aforementioned at least one multi-dimensional barcode image may represent a plurality of multi-dimensional barcode images. An associated method is also provided.