Encoded Geometry Identifiers for Aesthetic System Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information handling systems rely on aesthetically unpleasing and durable identifiers like bar codes and QR codes for system identification, which can be damaged and require additional labeling processes.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a system that uses encoded geometries with multi-dimensional symbols, such as glyphs, to uniquely identify information handling systems, allowing for passive representation of information without the need for additional labeling, using scanning technology to decode and retrieve associated data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If bar codes or QR codes are used for system identification, then the identification function is achieved, but the aesthetic appearance deteriorates and the identifier can be damaged or scratched off
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the identification function with the aesthetic design by integrating the identifier into the system's visual appearance. The identifier is designed to blend seamlessly with the system's aesthetic elements, making it indistinguishable from the design itself, thus eliminating the need for separate labeling while maintaining both durability and aesthetics
Solution Approach 2:
The identifier is incorporated into the system design during the manufacturing process itself, rather than being applied as a separate label afterward. This preliminary integration ensures the identifier becomes an inherent, durable part of the system structure that cannot be easily damaged or removed
2Ease of operation
If traditional bar codes or QR codes are used, then identification is possible, but additional labeling processes are required which increases manufacturing complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The system design itself serves as the identifier, eliminating the need for separate labeling processes. The aesthetic design elements inherently contain the identification information, making the system self-identifying and removing the complexity of additional labeling steps from the manufacturing process
3Loss of information
If more information is stored in the identifier, then the information capacity increases, but the identifier becomes more complex and harder to scan
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from traditional two-dimensional bar codes or QR codes to three-dimensional geometric forms. This dimensional expansion allows for significantly increased information storage capacity while maintaining scanability through spatial geometry recognition. The multi-dimensional symbols encode information through their geometric configurations rather than linear patterns
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AI summary
A system, method, and computer-readable medium for decoding an encoded geometry. Decoding the encoded geometry includes: scanning an encoded geometry, the scanning comprising scanning a plurality of multi-dimensional symbols of the encoded geometry; identifying each of the plurality of multi-dimensional symbols; decoding each identifier multi-dimensional symbol to provide encoded geometry information; accessing an encoded geometry repository; and, retrieving data associated with the encoded geometry information.