Summary of the invention
Inventor of the present invention to variable printed object can not be with literal, figure, form is superimposed and the inflexible problem of version, has proposed a kind of new technical scheme.
An object of the present invention is to provide and a kind of the variable data coding pattern is carried out method of printing, utilize this method can make variable printed object and other literal, figure, form superimposed, and can change flexibly.
Another object of the present invention provides a kind of printing processing apparatus and comprises the system of this device, utilizes this device and system, can make variable printed object and other literal, figure, form superimposed, and variation pattern is versatile and flexible.
According to a first aspect of the invention, provide a kind of the variable data coding pattern has been carried out method of printing.
This method comprises: base map and variable data coding according to the variable data coding pattern generate the variable data coding pattern; This variable data coding pattern is sent to printing equipment so that printing equipment prints the variable data coding pattern according to printing parameter.
Further, comprise according to the base map of variable data coding pattern and the step of variable data coding generation variable data coding pattern: the base map and coding region of confirming the variable data coding pattern; Variable data according to distributing is coded in generated code figure on this coding region; Generate the variable data coding pattern according to this base map with this sign indicating number figure.
Further, this variable data coding pattern coding pattern that is lattice structure; The base map of above-mentioned definite variable data coding pattern comprises with the step of coding region: confirm the mark shape on the base map of this variable data coding pattern, this mark shape corresponds to this coding region.
Further, before being coded in the step of generated code figure on this coding region according to the variable data of distributing, this method also comprises: the encoded radio of confirming expectation; Encoded radio according to expectation distributes the variable data coding.
Further, this method also comprises: the data message section according under this variable data coding is confirmed functions of use authority and/or user right.
Further, the variable data coding pattern being sent to printing equipment comprises: adopt the refined net transmission mode that this variable data coding pattern is sent to printing equipment.
Further; This variable data coding pattern is sent to before the step of printing equipment, and this method also comprises: user right is verified, when judges has sending permission; Printing request in response to the user is sent to printing equipment with the variable data coding pattern; When judges does not have sending permission, the printing request of refusing user's.
Further, the checking of user right is also comprised: the priority level of judges, and confirm the sending order of variable data coding pattern according to user's priority level.
Further, printing parameter comprises gauge point size and the pairing sizes of ink dots of gauge point in the variable data coding pattern, and this method also comprises: type, paper type, print speed printing speed according to printing equipment are set this printing parameter.
Further, this method also comprises the operational factor of gathering printing equipment; According to this operational factor the duty of printing equipment is monitored.
Further, this method also comprises: before printing, according to the consumptive material demand of consumable items allowance He this variable data coding pattern of printing equipment, judge whether to need to replenish printing consumable material.
According to a second aspect of the invention, disclose a kind of printing processing apparatus, this device comprises: variable data coding pattern generation unit is used for generating the variable data coding pattern according to the base map and the variable data coding of variable data coding pattern; Transmitting element is used for this variable data coding pattern is sent to printing equipment, so that printing equipment prints this variable data coding pattern according to printing parameter.
Further, this variable data coding pattern generation unit comprises: the base map generation module is used for confirming the base map of variable data coding pattern and the region of encoding; Sign indicating number figure generation module is used for being coded in generated code figure on this coding region according to the variable data of distributing; The pattern synthesis module is used for generating the variable data coding pattern according to this base map with this yard figure.
Further, this variable data coding pattern coding pattern that is lattice structure; In the step of this base map of confirming the variable data coding pattern and coding region, this base map generation module is confirmed the mark shape on the base map of variable data coding pattern, and this mark shape corresponds to the coding region.
Further, variable data coding pattern generation unit also comprises: the encoded radio determination module is used for definite encoded radio of expecting; Variable data coding assignment module is used for distributing the variable data coding according to the encoded radio of this expectation.
Further, transmitting element adopts the refined net transmission mode that the variable data coding pattern is sent to printing equipment.
Further, this device also comprises: the user right authentication unit was used for before sending variable data coding pattern and printing parameter; User right is verified; When judges has sending permission,, this variable data coding pattern and printing parameter are sent to printing equipment in response to user's printing request; When judges does not have sending permission, the printing request of refusing user's; The user right authentication unit also is used for the priority level of judges, and transmitting element can be confirmed the sending order of variable data coding pattern according to user's priority level.
Further; Printing parameter comprises gauge point size and the pairing sizes of ink dots of gauge point in the variable data coding pattern; This device also comprises the printing parameter setup unit, and the type, paper type, the print speed printing speed that are used for according to printing equipment are set said printing parameter; This device also comprises: operational factor collecting unit, the operational factor that is used to gather said printing equipment; Monitoring unit is used for according to this operational factor the duty of printing equipment being monitored, and before printing, and the consumptive material demand according to the consumable items allowance and the variable data coding pattern of printing equipment judges whether to need to replenish printing consumable material.
According to a second aspect of the invention, also disclose a kind of print system, this system comprises above-mentioned printing processing apparatus and printing equipment.
Adopt and disclosed the variable data coding pattern is carried out method of printing; Base map and the variable data coding variable data coding pattern that generates according to the variable data coding pattern; This coding pattern can be superimposed with other literal, figure, form; And related text, figure, form also can change, and variation pattern is versatile and flexible.
Embodiment
To describe various exemplary embodiment of the present invention in detail with reference to accompanying drawing now.It should be noted that: only if specify in addition, otherwise the positioned opposite of parts of in these embodiment, setting forth and step, numeral expression formula and numerical value do not limit the scope of the invention.
Simultaneously, should be understood that the size of the various piece shown in the accompanying drawing is not to draw according to the proportionate relationship of reality for the ease of describing.
Below be illustrative to the description only actually of at least one exemplary embodiment, never as any restriction to the present invention and application or use.
Possibly not go through for the known technology of association area those of ordinary skill, method and apparatus, but under suitable situation, said technology, method and apparatus should be regarded as a part of authorizing instructions.
In shown here and all examples of discussing, it only is exemplary that any occurrence should be interpreted as, rather than as restriction.Therefore, other example of exemplary embodiment can have different values.
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Fig. 1 is the process flow diagram that the variable data coding pattern is carried out an embodiment of method of printing according to of the present invention.
As shown in Figure 1, in step S11, can generate the variable data coding pattern according to the base map and the variable data coding of variable data coding pattern.The variable data coding pattern can be divided into base map and sign indicating number figure (or being called substrate and coding).Merging constitutes the variable data coding pattern with sign indicating number figure by base map.The example of a detailed process of this step can be referring to Fig. 2.
In step S12, can adopt the refined net transmission mode, the variable data coding pattern is sent to printing equipment so that printing.
The refined net transmission mode that is adopted can be transmitted (SSL) according to secure socket layer protocol or transmit according to safe transmission layer protocol (TLS).
The printing parameter that is adopted can together be sent to printing equipment with the variable data coding pattern, also can send separately or be provided with.
In one embodiment, printing parameter includes but not limited to gauge point size and the pairing sizes of ink dots of gauge point in the variable data coding pattern.
The printing parameter that is adopted can be set according to situation such as the type of printing equipment, paper type, print speed printing speeds.
Printing equipment can include but not limited to ink-jet printer, thermal transfer printer and laser printer.In one embodiment, preferably adopt ink-jet printer printing,, adopt the printing effect of ink-jet printer better for the variable data coding pattern.
In addition, in optimal way, above-mentioned disclosed method also can comprise the operational factor of real-time collection printing equipment, and the duty of printing equipment is monitored and is showed according to operational factor, is convenient to printing equipment is carried out daily servicing.
More preferably, to before the printing of variable data coding pattern or in the printing process, can judge whether to need to replenish printing consumable material according to the consumptive material demand of consumptive material content and this variable data coding pattern of printing equipment; When being judged as when being, can adopt and carry out corresponding prompt such as modes such as sound signals.
The applicant on Dec 13rd, 2011 submit to, to be called " coding method and equipment, coding/decoding method and equipment and printing process ", application number be in 201110414555.7 the patent Shen to name; Propose a kind of variable data encoding scheme of lattice structure, be referred to as rich sign indicating number pattern in this article.
In this article, the variable data coding pattern comprises rich sign indicating number pattern, still, need to prove, disclosed method is not limited to rich sign indicating number pattern.For example, can also be applicable to bar code pattern, sparse some horizontal and vertical parity check code pattern, pattern in 2 D code etc.
Utilize and above-mentionedly disclosed the variable data coding pattern is carried out method of printing, can generate the variable data coding pattern, for example generate the rich sign indicating number pattern of lattice structure according to the base map and the variable data coding of variable data coding pattern.This rich sign indicating number pattern is carried out digital printing, needn't stay the white region printing, this rich sign indicating number pattern can be superimposed with other literal, figure, form, and do not receive the influence of local storage, and variation pattern is versatile and flexible.
Fig. 2 is the process flow diagram that obtains the variable data coding pattern among Fig. 1.
As shown in Figure 2, in step S111, confirm the base map and coding region of variable data coding pattern.
For the pattern of lattice structure, in this step, can confirm the mark shape on the base map of variable data coding pattern, this mark shape is corresponding to the coding region.For example, for rich sign indicating number pattern, confirm the rich code labeling shape on the base map, this rich code labeling shape is corresponding to rich sign indicating number region.
In step S112, generated code figure.
Before generated code figure, can also confirm the encoded radio of expectation earlier, and distribute this variable data coding according to the encoded radio of expectation.This encoded radio is a virtual value, can understand the own designed pattern content encoded and the regularity of distribution with helping the user.
Afterwards, be coded in generated code figure on the coding region according to the variable data of distributing.
In one embodiment, the data message section under the variable data coding can be used for confirming functions of use and/or user right.For example, the variable data coding can be the text data of an index value or specific meanings, and different users will obtain the index value and the text data of different pieces of information message segment.Even in same user's code-change data paragraph,, also distinguish different data message sections according to the difference of functions of use.In addition, according to the difference of authority, the variable data coding that can obtain also is different.
In step S113, generate the variable data coding pattern with sign indicating number figure according to base map.
This variable data coding pattern can be stored in the image data file of forms such as tif, jpeg, prints for printing equipment.
Fig. 3 is the process flow diagram that the variable data coding pattern is carried out another embodiment of method of printing according to of the present invention.
In the present embodiment, step S21 and S22 can be respectively referring to step S11, the S12 of a last embodiment, for being not described in detail at this for purpose of brevity.Difference is that the disclosed method of present embodiment also comprises step S23 and step S24.
In step S23, whether judges has associated rights.
For example, before to variable data coding pattern and printing parameter transmission, can verify user right.Specifically can adopt fingerprint recognition, password identification, dynamic password identification or adopt any other known verification mode.
When judging that this user has sending permission,, this variable data coding pattern is sent to printing equipment in response to user's printing request;
When judging that this user does not have sending permission, execution in step S24 refuses this user's printing request.
Adopt this customer authentication mode, can further improve the security performance in the document transmission process.
In addition, can also segment and authentication user class.For example, user class can be divided into senior, middle rank and domestic consumer.For example, the slip-stick artist's of responsible operation printing machine Permission Levels are minimum, can only obtain public printing test file, and these printing test files only for whether the current software and hardware function of detection printing machine runs well are prepared.
When a plurality of grades of other user's requested printing, send associated documents successively to printing equipment according to the priority of user class.Because client rights is segmented, can personalized sending order be set according to levels of clients, comprise realize priority distribution, regularly distribution, by functions such as quantity distribution, distribution early warning, thereby improve the customer experience degree.
Fig. 4 discloses the structural representation according to an embodiment of printing treatment equipment of the present invention.
As shown in Figure 4, this equipment can comprise digital coding pattern generation unit 11 and transmitting element 12.
Digital coding pattern generation unit 11 is used for generating said variable data coding pattern according to the base map of variable data coding pattern and variable data coding.
This variable data coding pattern can be a bar code pattern, also can be a horizontal and vertical parity check code pattern, for example the rich sign indicating number pattern of lattice structure.
Transmitting element 12 adopts the refined net transmission mode when the variable data coding pattern is sent.
The refined net transmission mode that is adopted can be transmitted (SSL) according to secure socket layer protocol or transmit according to safe transmission layer protocol (TLS).
Printing parameter can together send with the variable data coding pattern, also can send separately and set.
In one embodiment, the printing parameter that is sent includes but not limited to gauge point size and the pairing sizes of ink dots of gauge point in the variable data coding pattern.
This printing parameter can be set by special printing parameter setup unit (not shown).The printing parameter that is adopted can be set according to situation such as the type of printing equipment, paper type, print speed printing speeds.
Printing equipment includes but not limited to ink-jet printer, thermal transfer printer and laser printer.In the present embodiment, preferably adopt ink-jet printer printing.
Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 show two kinds of concrete structures of digital coding pattern generation unit.
As shown in Figure 5, this unit 21 comprises base map generation module 211, sign indicating number figure generation module 212 and pattern synthesis module 213.
For the rich sign indicating number pattern of lattice structure, can confirm the rich code labeling shape on the base map of variable data coding pattern, this rich code labeling shape is corresponding to the coding region.
Sign indicating number figure generation module unit 212 is used for generated code figure.Particularly, be coded in generated code figure on the coding region according to the variable data of distributing.
In one embodiment, the data message section under the variable data coding can be used for confirming functions of use and/or user right.
Particularly, the variable data coding can be the text data of an index value or specific meanings, and different users will obtain the index value and the text data of different pieces of information message segment.Even in same user's code-change data paragraph,, also distinguish different data message sections according to the difference of functions of use.In addition, according to the difference of authority, the variable data coding that can obtain also is different.
Pattern synthesis module 213 generates the variable data coding pattern according to base map with sign indicating number figure.
For example, can generate image data file, supply printing equipment to print such as tif, jpeg form.
In another kind of embodiment, as shown in Figure 6, variable data coding pattern generation unit 31 comprises base map generation module 311, sign indicating number figure generation module 312, pattern synthesis module 313, encoded radio determination module 314 and variable data coding assignment module 315.
Wherein, base map generation module 311, sign indicating number figure generation module 312, pattern synthesis module 313 can repeat no more at this referring to the base map generation module 211 among the last embodiment, sign indicating number figure generation module 212 and pattern synthesis module 213.Difference is to have set up encoded radio determination module 314 and variable data coding assignment module 315.
Encoded radio determination module 314 is used for confirming the encoded radio of expectation, and variable data coding assignment module 315 is used for distributing the variable data coding according to desired encoded radio.Then, sign indicating number figure generation unit is coded in generated code figure on the coding region according to the variable data of being distributed.
Fig. 7 shows the structural representation according to another embodiment of the device that the variable data coding pattern is printed of the present invention.
As shown in Figure 7, this device comprises digital coding pattern generation unit 41, transmitting element 42, user right authentication unit 44, operational factor collecting unit 45 and monitoring unit 46.
Compare with a last embodiment, the disclosed equipment of present embodiment has increased user right authentication unit 44, operational factor collecting unit 45 and monitoring unit 46.
User right authentication unit 44 can be verified user right before variable data coding pattern and printing parameter are sent.
Specifically can adopt fingerprint recognition, password identification, dynamic password identification or adopt any other known verification mode.
When judging that this user has sending permission,, this variable data coding pattern and printing parameter are sent to printing equipment in response to user's printing request;
When judging that this user does not have sending permission, refuse this user's printing request.
In addition, can also segment and authentication user class.For example, user class can be divided into senior, middle rank and domestic consumer.When a plurality of grades of other user's requested printing, send associated documents successively to printing equipment according to the priority of user class.
Adopt this customer authentication mode, can further improve the security performance in the document transmission process.
Operational factor collecting unit 45 is used for gathering in real time the operational factor of printing equipment 43, and this parameter is sent to monitoring unit 46.This operational factor includes but not limited to print pass, printed patterns, ink usage, consumptive material state, printer head voltage, printing ink drying unit WV.Parameters such as rotation speed of the fan.
Monitoring unit 46 can this parameter of real-time exhibition, makes things convenient for the staff to consult current print state, regulate and control or monitoring unit 46 carries out auto-control according to this parameter, thereby realizes that consumptive material specially controls, and operating cost is practiced thrift in centralized management.
Preferably, monitoring unit 46 also can be to before the printing of variable data coding pattern or in the printing process, can judge whether to need to replenish printing consumable material according to the consumptive material demand of consumptive material content and this variable data coding pattern of printing equipment.Be to adopt such as modes such as sound signals and carry out corresponding prompt when being judged as.
Alternatively, also can the data that operational factor collecting unit 45 is gathered be aggregated into central database, data be handled by server, and through automated manner or the manual work scheme that provides alert.
Monitoring unit 46 is not limited to consumptive material is carried out early warning; Can also be based on environmental parameters such as user's consumptive material consumption, machine run parameter, machine works time, fault time of occurrence, device type, geographic position, voltage supplies; Through mathematical statistics means and expert knowledge library, for the user provides printing state anticipation suggestion.
According to a second aspect of the invention, also disclose a kind of print system, this system can comprise aforesaid printing processing apparatus and printing equipment.
The 26S Proteasome Structure and Function of this printing processing apparatus can be identical with the printing processing apparatus among the top embodiment, repeats no more at this.
Printing equipment includes but not limited to ink-jet printer, thermal transfer printer and laser printer.In the present embodiment, preferably adopt ink-jet printer printing.
So far, described in detail according to of the present invention the variable data coding pattern has been carried out method of printing, device and system.For fear of covering design of the present invention, details more known in the field are not described.Those skilled in the art can understand fully and how implement technical scheme disclosed herein according to top description.
Though specific embodiments more of the present invention are specified through example, it should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that above example only is in order to describe, rather than in order to limit scope of the present invention.It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art, can under situation about not departing from the scope of the present invention with spirit, above embodiment be made amendment.Scope of the present invention is limited accompanying claims.