QR Code System with Zone-Specific Secure GUI Access

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing QR code technologies lack the ability to provide zone-specific functionalities and secure access management, leading to inefficiencies in data access and user authentication, particularly in multi-user and multi-zone environments.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a QR code system that associates specific zones with customizable functionalities and authentication credentials, allowing users to access default or secure graphical user interfaces based on their credentials and roles, enabling tailored interactions and secure data access using their own devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single QR code provides universal access to all zones and functionalities, then device complexity is reduced, but security and zone-specific access control deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveQR code system complexityVSAvoidaccess control security

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the QR code system into multiple functional types (first QR codes for public information, second QR codes for secure access) and associates different QR codes with different zones. Each QR code is segmented to provide specific functionality to specific users in specific zones, resolving the contradiction by maintaining simplicity at the individual QR code level while achieving secure differentiated access at the system level.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different QR codes are associated with different zones and provide different functionalities based on local requirements. First QR codes in public zones provide public information, while second QR codes in secure zones require authentication. This local differentiation maintains overall system simplicity while ensuring security and zone-specific access control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

2Reliability

If multiple QR codes are provided for different functionalities and zones, then access control security is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccess control securityVSAvoiduser access convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The server system provides universal functionality by receiving requests from any QR code type, determining the appropriate response based on the QR code's association with zones and user credentials, and providing unified access control. This multi-functional server approach maintains ease of operation for users while ensuring security through centralized management of multiple QR code types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The server acts as an intermediary between users and the various QR codes. Instead of users needing to understand the differences between first and second QR codes, the server mediates by automatically determining which functionality to provide based on the QR code type, zone association, and user credentials, thus maintaining ease of operation while enforcing security.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If physical devices are distributed to users for accessing zone-specific information, then security is improved, but loss of time and productivity deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata access securityVSAvoiddevice distribution time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of distributing physical devices, the patent creates virtual copies of zone-specific information and functionalities that can be accessed through QR codes on existing user devices. The server provides copied access to zone-specific data without requiring users to possess special hardware, eliminating device distribution time while maintaining security through authentication mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical system of physical device distribution with an electronic/software-based system. Instead of physically giving users devices, the system uses QR codes and server-based authentication to provide secure access to zone-specific information, eliminating the time loss associated with physical device distribution while maintaining security.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS11455381B2Systems and methods for providing multiple functionalities associated with a QR code

Publication Date: 2022.09.27 CIELO ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS INC

AI summary

In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a request from a client computing device to access an electronic GUI associated with a particular QR code scanned by the client computing device. The particular QR code is associated with at least a default GUI and a secure GUI corresponding to the particular QR code. The method includes determining whether a user associated with the requesting client computing device is authenticated to access the secure GUI corresponding to the particular QR code. When that user is authenticated to access the secure GUI, then the method includes selecting the secure GUI for presentation by the requesting client computing device. When the user associated with the requesting client computing device is not authenticated to access the secure GUI corresponding to the particular QR code, then the method includes selecting the default GUI for presentation by the requesting client computing device.