Reusable Signaler with Short URL for Asset Association
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for associating tangible items with online information, such as QR codes, are cumbersome and difficult to use effectively.
Innovation Solution
A system and method utilizing a reusable signaler with a human-readable short URL, which can be serially associated with multiple assets and target URLs, allowing users to redirect to specific webpages without requiring an app, and featuring character and case sensitivity disambiguation for easy typing and reduced errors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If QR codes are used to associate tangible items with online information, then the association capability is achieved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to cumbersome usage and difficulty in effective use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the parameter of the association mechanism from complex QR code scanning to simple URL typing. By transforming the interaction mode from visual recognition (QR code) to textual input (URL), the system achieves both ease of operation and reliability, as users can simply type the URL into their browser without needing to scan or use specialized apps.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a signaler is designed to be reused with multiple assets, then the adaptability improves, but the device complexity increases due to the need for dynamic URL assignment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a database as an intermediary between the signaler and multiple assets. The signaler contains a static URL that points to the database, which in turn manages the dynamic associations with multiple assets. This mediator approach allows the signaler to be reused across multiple assets without increasing its own complexity, as the complex logic is offloaded to the database system.
3Manufacturing precision
If character and case sensitivity disambiguation is implemented, then the manufacturing precision improves for error reduction, but the device complexity increases due to additional processing requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service error correction through automatic normalization of URL input. The system automatically handles character and case sensitivity issues by normalizing the input URL against the stored URL in the database, correcting common typing errors without requiring complex user intervention or manual verification processes.
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AI summary
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to various apparatus, systems and methods relating to associating a tangible item or asset with a specific website by way of a paired signaler and target URL. A wireless communicator and short URL may be used. The system utilizes cloud management platforms and human readable URLs. The signaler may be re-used with multiple target URLs.