Kiosk Interface Synchronization via QR Codes for Touchless Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing kiosk computing devices pose a risk of disease transmission due to touch-based interactions, and existing touchless solutions require specialized software development for each application.
Innovation Solution
A system that enables contactless access to kiosk computing devices using a mobile device's camera to scan a QR code, which synchronizes the kiosk interface with a mobile device's browser, allowing touchless interaction without requiring additional software installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If touch-based interaction with kiosk is used, then ease of operation is improved, but disease transmission risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical touch-based interaction system with an optical-based system. Users scan a QR code displayed on the kiosk using their mobile device camera, and the kiosk captures input from the mobile device's display. This substitution eliminates physical contact while maintaining operational capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a QR code and mobile device as an intermediary between the user and the kiosk system. Instead of direct touch contact, the mobile device acts as a mediator to transmit user input to the kiosk through visual code scanning and synchronized interface display.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If specialized touchless software is developed for each application, then disease transmission risk is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal touchless interaction mechanism using QR codes and mobile device synchronization that can be applied across multiple kiosk applications. Instead of developing separate touchless software for each application, the same QR code scanning and interface synchronization approach works for different kiosk functions, reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent leverages the mobile device's existing capabilities (camera, display, browser) to perform touchless interaction functions. The mobile device serves itself by using its own resources to communicate with the kiosk, eliminating the need for specialized software installation on either device.
3Adaptability or versatility
If specialized software is installed on mobile device, then touchless interaction capability is improved, but ease of manufacture worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables touchless interaction using standard mobile device features (camera, display, web browser) that are universally available. This approach eliminates the need to manufacture or distribute application-specific software, as the solution works with any mobile device that has these basic capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile device uses its own built-in resources (camera for scanning, display for showing input fields, browser for web-based interface) to enable touchless interaction. No additional software installation or manufacturing complexity is required because the device serves itself using existing functionalities.
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AI summary
A user can scan a QR code on a kiosk with her mobile device. Scanning the QR code will cause the mobile device to display an interface displayed on the kiosk. When a user enters information on the device corresponding information is displayed on the kiosk. In this way, a user can engage with the kiosk interface in a contactless manner.