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Error Handling and Retries

Updated: 07/02/2026 19:21

9. Error Handling and Retries


9. Error Handling and Retries

9.1 Most common errors (summary)

  • Face not detected / poor framing

- Dark image / backlight / blurry

- Intermittent connectivity

- Unexpected browser failure

9.2 Messages and actions (quick guide)

  • Face not detected
    • Likely cause: Distance/framing/obstruction

- **Immediate action:** Center the face, move closer, remove obstructions

  • Blurry image
    • Likely cause: Movement or dirty lens

- **Immediate action:** Clean the lens, stabilize the tablet, retry
  • Too dark / backlit
    • Likely cause: Poor lighting

- **Immediate action:** Change position or adjust the light source
  • No connection / timeout
    • Likely cause: Weak or down Wi-Fi

- **Immediate action:** Reconnect to the network, move closer to the AP, retry
  • Camera blocked
    • Likely cause: Permission denied or another app using the camera

- **Immediate action:** Allow camera access, close other apps, restart the browser
  • Unexpected error
    • Likely cause: Cache/browser/temporary failure

- **Immediate action:** Reload, close the tab, restart the browser

9.3 Retry policy (operational rule)

Suggested rule (adjustable):

  • Up to 3 retries per event.
  • Between retries, change something: lighting, framing, lens cleaning, or network.
  • If not resolved: escalate to Customer Service: Tel: 682-377-8573

9.4 Escalation to support (CS)

Escalate when:

  • The same error repeats across multiple users/devices.
  • Retries fail under correct conditions.
  • There is suspected network issue or service outage.
  • The App does not load or cannot access the camera.

Attach minimum evidence (see module 8.4).

9.5 Preventive best practices

  • Fixed point with good lighting.
  • Tablet stand/mount (avoid vibration).
  • Daily lens cleaning.
  • Verify Wi-Fi at the start of the shift.
  • Keep the browser updated.
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