QR Test Data Embedding for Secure Optical Fiber Report Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing test devices like power meters and OTDRs face challenges in securely and efficiently transmitting test data to receiving devices due to issues with wired and wireless connections, including compatibility and security concerns.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of QR code-based data embedding and transmission systems, where test data is compressed, encrypted, and embedded in QR codes, allowing secure and efficient transfer via scanning by receiving devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wired or wireless connections are used to transmit test data, then data transmission is achieved, but compatibility and security issues arise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces QR codes as an intermediary medium to transmit test data. Instead of directly using wired or wireless connections between test devices and receiving devices, the system embeds test data into QR codes which can be easily scanned and read by various receiving devices. This intermediary approach resolves compatibility issues while maintaining security through encryption of the QR code data.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a visual copy of test data in the form of QR codes. The test data is converted into a visual pattern that can be captured by cameras or scanners on receiving devices. This copying mechanism eliminates the need for direct physical or wireless connections, thereby improving compatibility while the encrypted nature of the QR code maintains data security.
2Productivity
If test data is transmitted using traditional methods, then data transfer is achieved, but connection reliability is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical connection systems (wired connections, wireless protocols) with a simpler optical recognition system. Instead of establishing and maintaining physical or wireless connections, the system uses QR codes that can be captured and read through optical scanners or cameras. This substitution eliminates connection instability issues while maintaining efficient data transfer.
3Reliability
If data is embedded in QR codes, then transmission security is improved, but data processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the data processing into distinct, manageable stages: data compression, encryption, QR code generation, scanning, and data extraction. By breaking down the complex process into these segments, each step can be handled by dedicated modules or functions, making the overall system more manageable and reducing the complexity burden on any single component.
Data Source
AI summary
In some examples, QR code based test data embedding and transmission may include obtaining, by a test data analyzer that is executed by at least one hardware processor, test data based on operation of a test device to measure a parameter associated with an optical fiber. Based on an analysis of the test data, a report that includes the test data may be generated. A quick response (QR) code generator that is executed by the at least one hardware processor may compress the report that includes the test data to generate a compressed report. The QR code generator may generate, based on an analysis of the compressed report, a QR code that includes the compressed report. A display generator that is executed by the at least one hardware processor may generate a display of the QR code that includes the compressed report.