NFC Personal Information Exchange System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of mobile devices lack a convenient and error-free method to electronically exchange contact information, often resorting to manual input which is slower and prone to errors.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing near field communication (NFC) and a web server with a database to facilitate the electronic exchange of personal information between devices, including contact information, calendar, and task details, through a software application that allows users to share and synchronize data securely across platforms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual input method is used to exchange contact information, then users can exchange information without additional devices, but the process is slower and more error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual input process with an electronic automatic exchange system using NFC technology. The NFC system enables contact information to be exchanged automatically through device proximity, eliminating the need for manual typing and reducing both errors and time required for the exchange process.
2Productivity
If manual input method is used to exchange contact information, then no additional communication technology is needed, but the process takes more time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces NFC technology as an intermediary mechanism that enables fast electronic exchange of contact information. The NFC system acts as a mediator between devices, allowing automatic information transfer when devices are brought into proximity, thus significantly reducing exchange time while adding a specific technological component.
3Ease of operation
If electronic exchange system with NFC is implemented, then information exchange is faster and more accurate, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The NFC-based electronic exchange system performs the information transfer automatically without requiring user intervention beyond initiating the exchange and bringing devices into proximity. The system handles the complex communication protocols, data formatting, and transfer processes autonomously, making the operation simple for users despite the underlying technical complexity.
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 fast, secure, and error-free exchange of personal information, allowing users to share and update contact details consistently across various devices and platforms, enhancing convenience and reducing manual input errors.
Implementation Method 1
a first near field communication system and a second computing device with a second near field communication system. In some embodiments, the information exchanging system facilitates the exchange of personal information between users of the first computing device and the second computing device when the first near field communication system is communicatively coupled to the second near field communication system
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AI summary
A system for facilitating personal information exchange includes a first computer peripheral device comprising a first near field communication system. A second computer peripheral device includes a second near field communication system. The first near field communication system is communicatively coupled to the second near field communication system. A web server is communicatively coupled to the first computer peripheral device and the second computer peripheral device. The web server is configured to receive personal information from the first computer peripheral device and the second computer peripheral device into a database. The near field communication between the first computer peripheral device and the second computer peripheral device results in sharing the information in the database.