Code-Triggered Function Switching for Multi-Manufacturer Device Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of terminal devices face a significant operational burden when managing devices installed by different manufacturers, as they need to perform distinct operations for each device to execute various functions such as communication and information display, with the necessary operations varying by user type and manufacturer.
Innovation Solution
A function execution system that includes a device capable of reading information codes using an image acquisition and reader device, allowing it to switch between different functions based on user type and manufacturer-specific code information, thereby reducing the operational burden by automating the execution of appropriate functions based on captured information codes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the terminal device executes multiple functions for different devices installed by different manufacturers, then the device management capability is improved, but the operational burden on the user increases
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal device automatically identifies the device manufacturer through the information code and autonomously switches to the appropriate operation mode corresponding to that manufacturer. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for users to manually select or remember different operation procedures for different manufacturers, thereby maintaining high adaptability while significantly reducing operational burden.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal device dynamically adjusts its operation mode based on the identified device manufacturer. The system transitions from a static, manual selection approach to a dynamic, automatic adaptation approach where the operation mode changes in real-time according to the detected device type, resolving the contradiction between handling multiple device types and maintaining ease of operation.
2Measurement precision
If the terminal device requires manual selection of operations for each device, then the execution precision of functions is improved, but the time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary identification of the device manufacturer through the information code before executing any functions. This preliminary action automatically determines the correct operation mode in advance, ensuring precise function execution without requiring users to spend time manually selecting the appropriate mode. The precise matching of operation modes to device manufacturers is achieved through this pre-identification step.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the terminal device supports multiple operation modes for different manufacturers, then the system versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal device implements a universal information code recognition mechanism that works across all device manufacturers. Instead of requiring separate identification systems for each manufacturer, a single universal code reading function enables the device to automatically adapt to different manufacturers, thereby maintaining high system versatility while minimizing the added complexity.
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AI summary
A function execution system includes a function execution device configured to execute a plurality of functions, a storage device, an image acquisition device, and a reader device. The function execution device switches between first to fourth functions to be executed depending on whether code information, which is read by the reader device based on an image representing an information code included in a captured image acquired by the image acquisition device from the image capturing unit, is first code information or second code information and whether user information stored in the storage device is first user information or second user information.