Multifunctional Scanning System for Item Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems lack an efficient method for tracing and identifying items such as products and media files on the internet, leading to time-consuming searches and potential misidentification, with existing tracing methods vulnerable to manipulation.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional scanning system that generates and embeds unique scannable codes on items, allowing users to create accounts, upload items, and automatically scan for existing codes, generating new ones if necessary, and provides options for manual, device shake, voice command, or floating button scanning to facilitate secure and traceable sharing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple time-consuming searches are conducted to identify and compare similar products or media files, then identification accuracy may improve, but time consumption increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically generating and embedding unique scannable codes on items at the time of upload or creation. This preliminary coding eliminates the need for subsequent time-consuming searches, as the identification information is already embedded and readily accessible through a single scan operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a unique scannable code as an intermediary element that bridges the item and its identification information. Instead of directly searching for item details across multiple systems, the scannable code serves as a direct mediator that provides immediate access to item metadata, owner information, and tracing data through a single scan.
2Reliability
If tracing methods are implemented to identify original creators, then traceability improves, but the system becomes vulnerable to manipulation and code changes
Solution Approach 1:
The scannable code is designed as a universal identifier that serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides unique item identification, stores metadata information, enables owner tracing, and facilitates interaction tracking. This multi-functionality within a single code structure enhances reliability while reducing the complexity that would otherwise create manipulation vulnerabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the scannable code not only identifies items but also enables verification of the tracing information. When a code is scanned, the system provides feedback by displaying item details and owner information that can be verified against the embedded code, creating a self-verifying system that reduces manipulation vulnerability.
3Ease of operation
If automatic scanning is enabled to reduce manual effort, then ease of operation improves, but device battery consumption and processing load increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic action by enabling users to configure automatic scanning at specific time intervals or under specific conditions (such as when the device is connected to power). This approach reduces continuous scanning operations that would drain battery, while still providing automatic scanning functionality when energy constraints are not an issue.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial action by allowing users to selectively enable automatic scanning for specific applications or contexts rather than system-wide continuous scanning. Users can choose to enable automatic scanning only for relevant apps or situations, reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining ease of operation where needed.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for identifying and tracing items automatically or with a single command using uniquely coded icons are disclosed. A multifunctional scanning system automatically generates and provides different scannable codes to enable security and traceability for users, articles of manufacture, products, media files and the like. If automatic scanning is activated, the multifunctional scanning system scans each new screen automatically without a command (depending on setting the period of time between each scan, or depending on changes in the screen's display), then sends a request to a server and transmits the captured icon screenshot.