QR Code Voice Activation Through Short Code Identifiers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems require physical scanning or proximity-based activation of scannable codes, which are inefficient for devices lacking cameras or requiring continuous CPU usage, and there is a need for voice-activated alternatives that can accurately and concisely communicate precise locations.
Innovation Solution
Implementing very short, discrete alphanumeric voice code identifiers (CIDs) that can be spoken or communicated to activate scannable codes, eliminating the need for physical scanning and reducing character strings to manageable lengths for human cognition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If physical scanning or proximity-based activation is used, then scannable codes can be activated, but devices lacking cameras cannot use them and continuous CPU usage is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical/optical scanning system (camera-based QR code scanning) with an acoustic system (voice recognition). Users speak the code identifier verbally, and the system converts the voice input into the corresponding digital code activation, eliminating the need for cameras and continuous CPU usage for scanning.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces voice recognition technology as an intermediary between the user and the scannable code system. Instead of directly scanning the visual code, the user's voice is captured and processed to identify and activate the corresponding code, serving as a bridge for devices without cameras.
2Loss of information
If traditional scannable codes are used, then location information can be transmitted, but the character strings are too long for human cognition and communication
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the traditional long alphanumeric code into a voice-based communication system. Instead of requiring users to read, remember, and manually input long character strings, the system divides the interaction into voice capture, voice-to-text conversion, and code activation, making each step manageable and intuitive for humans.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of code representation from visual alphanumeric characters to audible voice patterns. This transformation allows the same information to be conveyed through a medium (voice) that is more naturally suited for human communication, reducing cognitive load while maintaining information integrity.
3Ease of operation
If voice code identifiers are implemented, then voice activation is enabled, but new infrastructure for voice recognition and code mapping is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent leverages the universality of voice recognition technology, which is already integrated into many modern devices (smartphones, smart speakers, voice assistants). By building upon this existing universal capability, the system avoids requiring entirely new hardware infrastructure, as voice recognition is already a multi-functional component in many devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The system utilizes existing voice recognition services and APIs provided by operating systems and third-party services. Rather than building voice processing capabilities from scratch, the patent allows the system to self-service by integrating with already-deployed voice recognition infrastructure, reducing the burden of new infrastructure development.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods are provided for voice activation of QR codes and other scannable codes with shortcode identifiers (“CIDs”). CIDs are created, geographically registered, owned, controlled, displayed, and used for human to human, human to machine, and machine to machine input, communications, QR and other scannable code activations, searches and other uses. CIDs may be created, curated and deployed in both on-blockchain and off-blockchain systems with non-fungible tokens and other similar identification and entification methodologies. CIDs may be displayed physically or virtually, and may be used over any text or voice service and with virtual reality, augmented reality and other smart glasses, headsets, etc.