Smart Mobile Tag Printer NFC Data Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tag printing systems using NFC technology face user burden and confusion when both tag printers and mobile devices are used simultaneously, and there are challenges in printing new tags correctly, especially with portable printers and long distances or multiple tag types.
Innovation Solution
A smart mobile tag printing system that integrates NFC reading and printing functions into a single device, utilizing a memory unit, NFC transfer module, control and communication module, and printing unit, which reads NFC identification tags, connects to a back-end server to update data, and prints updated information, eliminating the need for separate devices and reducing user confusion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If both tag printer and mobile device are used simultaneously, then NFC reading and printing functions are available, but user burden and confusion increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the NFC reading module and printing module into a single integrated tag printer device. This merging eliminates the need for users to coordinate between separate mobile devices and printers, reducing operational complexity and user confusion while maintaining both NFC reading and printing capabilities
2Ease of operation
If portable tag printer is used with long distance, then mobility is improved, but difficulty in getting printed new tags increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically downloading updated data from the back-end server before printing operations. This ensures that when the portable printer is used at a distance, the necessary updated tag data is already available in the device's memory, eliminating reliability issues associated with remote printing
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple tag types are printed, then versatility is improved, but user confusion and errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated system provides automatic feedback mechanisms that identify and manage different tag types through the unified interface. The system automatically processes and distinguishes between multiple tag types without requiring manual user configuration, reducing confusion and errors while maintaining versatility in printing different tag formats
4Device complexity
If NFC reading and printing functions are integrated, then device complexity is reduced, but data update capability may be limited
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated tag printer is designed with universal multi-functionality, incorporating NFC reading, automatic data download from back-end servers, and printing capabilities in a single device. This universal design maintains full data update capability while reducing overall system complexity by eliminating the need for separate mobile device components
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system enables efficient and accurate printing of updated data directly from NFC tags, reducing user error and simplifying the process by integrating NFC reading and printing functions, allowing for convenient and effective data management.
Implementation Method 1
The NFC transfer module reads a first data set from the NFC identification tag
Data Source
AI summary
A smart mobile tag printer includes a memory unit, a NFC transfer module, a control and communication module, and a printing unit. The memory unit stores a first related information corresponding to a tag serial number of the first data set. The NFC transfer module reads a first data set from a NFC identification tag. The control and communication module downloads a second data set from a database of the back-end server to the memory unit according to the tag serial number when the control and communication module is connected with the back-end server according to a server address value of the first data set. The printing unit prints out a combination of the first data set and the first related information, or prints out a data containing the second data set.