QR Code Network Configuration Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing location-specific service technologies require manual input of network device location information and use predefined configurations stored in databases before shipping, leading to error-prone deployments and limited flexibility in assigning devices to different locations.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that automatically associate location information with network device configurations by using a device deployment module to obtain location information via QR codes scanned by an installer's device, determining the appropriate configuration based on the device's location, and transmitting this configuration to the network device without pre-populating device-specific information in the database.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual input of location information is used, then location-based services can be provided, but deployment errors increase and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical data entry with automated optical scanning using QR codes. The installer device captures location information through camera-based QR code scanning, eliminating manual typing and reducing both errors and time requirements for deployment.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service deployment where the network device automatically receives configuration based on QR code scanning. The installer device automatically captures location data, and the system automatically provisions the device without requiring manual configuration input, streamlining the entire deployment process.
2Adaptability or versatility
If predefined configurations are stored in database before shipping, then location-based services can be provided, but flexibility in assigning devices to different locations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of pre-configuring devices with specific location data before shipping, the patent inverts the approach by storing generic device templates in the database and applying specific location configurations at deployment time through QR code scanning. This allows devices to be assigned to any location without pre-populating database entries.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static pre-defined configurations to dynamic on-demand configuration. The device deployment module can retrieve and apply appropriate configurations based on real-time QR code scanning results, allowing flexible reassignment of devices to different locations without database updates.
3Productivity
If devices are deployed without pre-populating database entries, then deployment flexibility increases, but automated configuration becomes more challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent prepares device deployment templates and QR code location data in advance during the design phase. This preliminary preparation enables automated configuration at deployment time without requiring database lookups, as the system can directly match scanned QR codes with pre-prepared device templates.
Solution Approach 2:
The QR code acts as an intermediary that bridges the gap between physical device deployment and digital configuration. The QR code contains encoded location information that the installer device scans to automatically retrieve the appropriate configuration from the device deployment module, enabling automation without pre-populated database entries.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of a device and method are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method of providing location based network configuration involves obtaining location information associated with a network device, determining a network configuration for the network device based on the location information and network device information of the network device, and transmitting the network configuration to the network device.