Offline Barcode Decoder License Activation via Intermediary
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Solution Overview
Problem
Devices without Internet connectivity cannot obtain licenses necessary for operating barcode decoders, limiting their functionality.
Innovation Solution
A system where a computing device with Internet access obtains identifiers from multiple devices, sends license requests to a license server, and provides licenses back to the devices, enabling or enhancing barcode decoder functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a barcode decoder operates without a license, then the device can function without Internet connectivity, but the barcode decoder cannot operate at all or operates at a reduced level of functionality
Solution Approach 1:
A computing device with Internet connectivity acts as an intermediary between the offline electronic device and the license server. The computing device obtains identifiers from offline devices, sends license requests to the license server via Internet, receives licenses, and provides them back to the offline devices, enabling full functionality without direct Internet access.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a device without Internet connectivity obtains a license directly from the license server, then full functionality is enabled, but the device cannot obtain licenses due to lack of Internet access
Solution Approach 1:
The computing device with Internet connectivity serves as a mediator that bridges the gap between offline devices and the license server. It collects identifiers from offline devices, communicates with the license server on their behalf, and distributes the obtained licenses back to the offline devices, thereby eliminating the need for direct Internet access at the barcode decoder device.
3Productivity
If multiple devices obtain licenses individually through Internet connectivity, then each device can be activated, but the complexity and time required increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges multiple license acquisition operations into a single centralized process. The computing device collects identifiers from multiple offline devices and sends a single consolidated license request to the license server, which returns licenses for all devices in one operation, significantly reducing the time and effort compared to individual device activation.
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AI summary
A system in accordance with the present disclosure may include a plurality of electronic devices that do not have Internet connectivity. Each electronic device may include a barcode decoder and a license activation application. The system may also include a computing device that has an Internet connection. The computing device may include a master program that is executable to obtain a plurality of identifiers from the plurality of electronic devices. The master program may also be executable to send at least one license request to a license server via the Internet connection. The at least one license request may include the plurality of identifiers. The master program may also be executable to receive a plurality of licenses from the license server in response to the at least one license request. The master program may also be executable to provide the plurality of licenses to the plurality of electronic devices.