QR Code Data Transmission Interface for Scalable Device Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing measurement systems utilizing QR codes are highly manufacturer-specific, expensive to design and implement, and have limited scalability, leading to rigid application possibilities and simplified user interfaces that increase the complexity of setting device functions.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device equipped with an output device for machine-readable code, enabling data transmission with external devices and objects, and providing a simple data-transmission interface for controlling external device functions, while allowing for two-way data transmission and remote programming.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manufacturer-specific QR code measurement systems are implemented, then data transmission capability is achieved, but scalability is limited and implementation cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission capabilityVSAvoidscalability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal data transmission interface based on standard QR code technology that can work with multiple different sensor types and manufacturers. The electronic device reads QR codes from various external devices and objects, enabling one interface to serve multiple functions and applications across different product lines, thereby achieving scalability without requiring manufacturer-specific implementations for each device type

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If QR code-based measurement systems are designed from the start, then data transmission functionality is achieved, but implementation expense increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission functionalityVSAvoidimplementation expense
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary electronic device that acts as a bridge between simple external devices lacking QR code capability and the data transmission system. This intermediary handles the QR code reading and data processing, allowing external devices to remain simple and inexpensive while still achieving robust data transmission functionality through the mediating electronic device

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of operation

If user interfaces are simplified, then ease of operation improves, but device controllability and setting flexibility are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser interface simplicityVSAvoiddevice controllability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a dynamic user interface that can adapt its complexity based on the specific external device being controlled. The system can present simplified interfaces for basic operations while providing access to advanced settings and control options when needed, allowing the interface to be simple for routine use but comprehensive when device control and customization are required

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP3794506B1Electronic device and data-transmission system
Publication Date: 2025.01.22 LOGMORE OY
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AI summary

The invention concerns an electronic device, which includes memory (16) for storing data (19), processor means (21) for processing data (19), and an output device (14, 14') for showing machine-readable code (12) containing data (19) for reading using a reader device (13.1, 13.2). The electronic device (40) includes in addition a data-transmission interface (43) for arranging a data-transmission link (42) with one or more external devices (30), to which the said electronic device (40) is to be arranged to act as a user interface. In addition, the invention also relates to a data-transmission system.