Image Recognition Application Execution Method

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current software systems, especially in mobile devices and Cloud Computing, face challenges in providing intuitive and secure methods for users to access and manage information, such as site URLs, usernames, and passwords, due to limited input capabilities and security concerns.

Innovation Solution

An application program execution method utilizing image recognition software installed on customer premise equipment, which captures and analyzes images to execute corresponding actions, allowing for password-less operation, secure information transmission, and seamless connections to cloud file systems and webcams without manual input of credentials.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional input methods (username, password, site URL) are used, then information can be accessed, but the operating procedure becomes complex and troublesome for users

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperating procedureVSAvoidinput capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical input (typing usernames, passwords, URLs) with optical recognition (camera-based image recognition). The system captures images of physical objects (cards, documents, objects with codes) and automatically extracts information through image processing, eliminating the need for users to manually enter credentials and significantly simplifying the operating procedure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If image recognition is used to access information, then operation becomes simple and fast, but information security may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesetup procedureVSAvoidinformation security
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary verification layer where the captured image is processed through a recognition module that extracts specific information (such as codes, patterns, or visual identifiers). This intermediary processing step acts as a security mediator between the simple image capture and the actual information access, ensuring that only valid images with correct extracted information can trigger the desired action, thus maintaining security while simplifying operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If manual input of credentials is required, then security can be maintained, but the process becomes time-consuming and inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation securityVSAvoidsetup time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary image capture and information extraction actions automatically before the user needs to access information. The system pre-processes images through recognition modules that extract relevant data (codes, identifiers, patterns) in advance, so when the user simply captures an image, the information is already prepared and ready for immediate use, eliminating time-consuming manual input while maintaining security through automated verification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

4Adaptability or versatility

If cloud computing is integrated, then resource sharing is improved, but the complexity of setup and connection increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource sharingVSAvoidconnection setup
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service functionality where the system automatically handles cloud connection setup and resource access without requiring manual configuration. The image recognition module extracts connection information or identifies resources from captured images, and the system automatically establishes connections to cloud services, retrieves resources, and configures settings, thereby achieving versatile resource sharing while eliminating complex manual setup procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS8831274B2Application program execution method
Publication Date: 2014.09.09 WALTON ADVANCED ENG INC
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AI summary

The present invention relates to an application program execution method which allows information held in an image to be analyzed by means of a mobile device's image recognition function, depends on specific content of information held in the image to call a corresponding application program, and complete an execution. The information held in the image comprises the application program's exclusive username, password and connecting mode, for instance, a web hard drive, network video, or a decoding key.