Dynamic Computer-Readable Tag Binding for Database Content
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for customizing computing devices through NFC tags are costly and complex, requiring custom content to be programmed on each tag, which introduces additional manufacturing and distribution complexities.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing computer-readable tags that can be wirelessly or optically read by computing devices, allowing access to customized content from a database, enabling dynamic binding and simplifying the customization process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If custom content is programmed on each NFC tag during manufacturing, then the tag can provide customized content, but the manufacturing cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the custom content from the physical tag itself and stores it externally in a database. The tag only retains a generic identifier, while the actual customized content is retrieved dynamically from the database during use. This separation eliminates the need for individual programming of each tag during manufacturing.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of programming unique content on each physical tag, the system uses a single template or generic tag design that can be mass-produced. The customization is achieved by copying and retrieving appropriate content from the database based on the tag's identifier, rather than physically encoding different content on each tag.
2Adaptability or versatility
If custom content is programmed on each NFC tag during manufacturing, then the tag can provide customized content, but the distribution complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the custom content from the physical distribution process by storing it externally in a database. Tags are distributed with only generic identifiers, and the actual customized content is retrieved dynamically during use, eliminating the need for tracking and managing customized content through the distribution chain.
3Adaptability or versatility
If faceplate customization is implemented with data tags, then personalization is enabled, but periodic querying is required to maintain functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring the database with all possible customized content and establishing the binding between tag identifiers and content in advance. This eliminates the need for periodic querying during operation, as the content is already prepared and can be retrieved immediately when the tag is scanned.
4Adaptability or versatility
If custom data is written on each tag for personalization, then device customization is achieved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal tag design that can serve multiple customization purposes without requiring individual programming. A single generic tag type with a unique identifier can access different customized content from the database, making the tag itself universally applicable while maintaining the ability to provide personalized content through the database system.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and cost-effective customization of computing devices by allowing dynamic retrieval of customized content without the need for individual tag programming, reducing manufacturing and distribution complexities.
Implementation Method 1
When brought into proximity with an NFC supporting powered device, the radio frequency waves charge the coil, power the chip, and transfer the information wirelessly to the supporting device
Data Source
AI summary
Devices, systems, and techniques are described for dynamic binding for computer-readable tags. A computer-readable tag may be associated with an item by scanning the tag while information about the item is open on a computing device, or by scanning the computer-readable tag and a second tag associated with the item. This may allow, for example, retailers to effectively update data associated with a computer-readable tag at the time of a sale.