DE102005042068B4 - Method and arrangement for handling files by means of mobile terminals and a corresponding computer program and a corresponding computer-readable storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

Method for handling files by means of mobile terminals, wherein a file is sent as attachment of an e-mail, SMS, EMS or MMS to a different from the mobile terminal (01) first data processing device and there as an original file to be handled (02) stored, one with the original file (02) corresponding file (04) generated and the mobile terminal (01) instead of the original file (02) is transmitted, wherein the corresponding file (04) at least information about the storage location of the original file (02) includes and the original file (02) is handled on the first or a second data processing device different from the mobile terminal (01) by inputting, through user input via input means of the mobile terminal (01), a command defining handling, the command through the application installed on the mobile terminal (01) to the first or second data processing different from the mobile terminal (01) and the first or second data processing device different from the mobile terminal (01) is caused to start the handling of the original file (02) in accordance with the user input.

Description

The present invention relates to a method and an arrangement for handling files by means of mobile terminals and a corresponding computer program and a corresponding computer-readable storage medium, which are particularly suitable for handling e-mail attachments or the like on mobile devices such as Personal Digital Assistant (PDA ), Smartphone or mobile phone.

Today it is common to receive e-mails and attachments on mobile devices. State of the art are the following methods (the letters refer to 1 ):
A mobile terminal A uses a browser B to access a WAP or web-based mail system C. Also known are methods in which e-mail attachments E are displayed in HTML representation (eg Nokia Business One Server). Advantage of this method is the platform independence; The main disadvantage is that the operation is not acceptable to the user.

Another method (BlackBerry, Research In Motion Limited) uses special installed on the mobile device A software G or special mobile devices that allow the receipt of e-mails; Again, the consideration of e-mail attachments E in the form of text or HTML pages known. The disadvantage of this method is that either special devices must be used or a software G different from the standard mail agent F must be used to receive e-mails and attachments E.

Finally, standard mail agents F, which are pre-installed on the terminals A, are used. As a rule, these agents allow F to download attachments E in the original. However, it is also disadvantageous that attachments always have to be completely transmitted and then can only be viewed with the applications H present on the mobile terminal.

An apparatus and method for storing and invoking e-mail attachments of wireless devices is off US 2004/0203947 A1 known. Further prior art is in: "The Practical Guide to Siemens SX1" by Rainer Gievers, 2004, ISBN 3-938036-00-1, and in JP 2001-306471 A described. All these methods have in common that complex handling such as printing and faxing the attachments E are usually not possible or only very limited.

The object of the invention was therefore to provide a method and an arrangement for handling files by means of mobile terminals and a corresponding computer program and a corresponding computer-readable storage medium, which avoid the disadvantages described above and in particular allow file attachments of e-mails especially to treat.

This object is achieved by the features in claims 1, 20, 21 and 22. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are contained in the subclaims.

In particular, the invention makes it possible, without integration and interface requirements, to use the standard mail agent of the mobile terminal. This ensures, which is very important, user acceptance through the highest possible integration into the device (flashing with new e-mail, shortcuts to the mailbox, etc.) and at the same time enables the standards and further developments of the respective mail agents (Exchange Push -Mail) can be used at any time. In addition, this invention gives the user the opportunity to use additional supplementary programs that have the standard mail agent required.

A particular advantage of the inventive method for handling files by means of mobile terminals is that, for example, e-mail, SMS, EMS or MMS attachments regardless of their file format on a mobile device such as a personal digital assistant (PDA) , a smartphone, a mobile phone or similar devices can be handled and displayed. The use of the invention eliminates the need to install the appropriate application on the mobile device for each file format. This is achieved in that in the method for handling files by means of mobile terminals, an original file to be handled is stored on a different from the mobile terminal first data processing device, generates a file corresponding to the original file and transmitted to the mobile terminal, wherein the corresponding file comprises at least information about the storage location of the original file, and the original file is handled on the first or a second data processing device different from the mobile terminal, according to user input via input means of the mobile terminal into an application installed on the mobile terminal by this application at least part of evaluated in the corresponding file contained data and the different from the mobile terminal first or second data processing device is caused, the handling of the original file according to the user input perform. Of particular advantage proves This is the case if the corresponding file has a smaller file size than the original file and / or a format optimized for the mobile device. As a result, the transmission time of the files to the mobile terminal can be shortened at the often limited transmission rate or the presentation and / or processing of the corresponding file can be simplified. Preferably, the format of the corresponding file is a html format.

• – einen Short Message Service (SMS),
• – ein Enhanced Messaging System (EMS) oder
• – einen Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) handeln.

In a preferred embodiment of the inventive method, the transmission of the files from the data processing device to the mobile terminal takes place using a messaging service or using a TCP / IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, Telnet or SSH connection. For example, the messaging service may be

• - a Short Message Service (SMS),
• An Enhanced Messaging System (EMS) or
• - act a Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS).

Since the original files are e-mail, SMS or MMS attachments, the corresponding file is transferred to the mobile device instead of the original file as an attachment together with the e-mail, SMS or MMS. For this purpose, for example, an original file as an e-mail, SMS, EMS or MMS attachment from any terminal to the server of a provider of an e-mail or messaging service transmitted, then the original attachment is replaced by the corresponding file and transfer the corresponding file instead of the original file as an e-mail, SMS, EMS or MMS attachment to the mobile device. For the creation of the corresponding file, in a preferred embodiment of the inventive method, the corresponding original files are transmitted from the server of the provider of an e-mail or messaging service to the first data processing device different from the mobile terminal, where the corresponding file is then generated. In this case, the first data processing device other than the mobile terminal functions as the server of a provider of an e-mail or messaging service by installing a computer program on the first data processing device other than the mobile terminal, which server of a provider of the e -Mail or messaging service to check there existing e-mails or messages, there existing e-mails or messages takes over, if necessary, e-mails or messages attached as an attached original files replaced by corresponding files and makes them available on the mobile device. In a preferred embodiment, for example, the e-mail attachments from a mail server via a data network such. As a Local Area Network (LAN) and / or the Internet, transmitted to another data processing device on which a computer program is installed, which then creates the file corresponding to the e-mail attachment. However, it may also prove advantageous if the mail server and the computer program that creates the corresponding file are installed on the same data processing device.

However, the use of the method according to the invention for handling files by means of mobile terminals is also suitable if the file to be output and / or edited is already on the mobile terminal but can not be displayed or edited, for example because the corresponding application program is not is installed on the mobile device. In this case, the invention provides that original files are transmitted from the mobile terminal to the first or second data processing device different from the mobile terminal, where the corresponding file is generated and then the corresponding file is transmitted back to the mobile terminal. When the corresponding file is generated, the format is converted into a format that can be output and / or edited on the mobile device. In addition, it is advantageous if the corresponding file comprises data which enables a reproduction of the content of the original file on the mobile terminal that corresponds substantially to the original.

A preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention provides that the corresponding files can be processed on the mobile terminal. The corresponding files with data enabling a substantially original reproduction of the contents of the original file on the mobile terminal are modified in such a case on the mobile terminal and subsequently transmitted to the first or second data processing means different from the mobile terminal. There, the original file is changed according to the modifications made on the terminal. In order to determine whether an original file or a corresponding file has been modified, it is advantageous if the changes to the original file or the corresponding file can be determined by determining specific values. Preferably, the value to be determined is a hash value, a serial number or a time identifier.

• – die visuelle Ausgabe der Originaldatei auf dem mobilen Endgerät,
• – die Aufbereitung eines Druckauftrags für den Ausdruck der Originaldatei, wobei die Aufbereitung auf einer von dem mobilen Endgerät verschiedenen Datenverarbeitungseinrichtung, beispielsweise dem Server eines Diensteanbieters, erfolgt,
• – das Herunterladen der Originaldatei auf das mobile Endgerät,
• – die Weiterleitung der Originaldatei als E-Mail, Fax, SMS, MMS, wobei die Weiterleitung von dem Server eines Diensteanbieters aus erfolgt,
• – das Ablegen der Originaldatei auf einem Server und/oder
• – die Sprachübersetzung der Originaldatei.

Another preferred embodiment of the inventive method for Handling of files by means of mobile terminals provides that the start of the application installed on the mobile terminal takes place by calling the corresponding file via a link. Advantageously, the application is installed as a client program on the mobile terminal. Preferably, at least part of the client program is integrated into a standard program for mail, file or appointment management present on the mobile terminal. In a preferred embodiment, the client program automatically embeds itself during installation into the standard programs present on the mobile terminal. It is advantageous if, for example, the menu bar of the or the standard programs by the corresponding "handling" buttons (print, download, forwarding, translation button o. The like.) Are completed, and the user by simply clicking the button the handling functions gets provided. This makes it possible, for example, that the corresponding file from the user familiar standard programs (such as from standard programs for mail, file or appointment management) can be started out, for example by (double) mouse click. It is envisaged that the application associated with the file type of the corresponding file will allow a variety of manipulations of the corresponding and / or original file. Preferably, the handling includes

• The visual output of the original file on the mobile device,
• The preparation of a print job for printing out the original file, wherein the processing takes place on a data processing device, for example the server of a service provider, which is different from the mobile terminal,
• - downloading the original file to the mobile device,
• The forwarding of the original file as e-mail, fax, SMS, MMS, whereby the forwarding takes place from the server of a service provider,
• - the filing of the original file on a server and / or
• - the language translation of the original file.

The print output can be done via the mobile terminal or via the different from the mobile terminal data processing device.

Another preferred embodiment of the inventive method for handling files by means of mobile terminals provides that the handling comprises the following: The content of the original file is stored on the mobile terminal in a file, wherein the type of file stored on the mobile terminal the file Type of original file is the same or similar to the file type of the original file.

• – aus einer Mail-Anwendung,
• – aus einer Kalender-Anwendung oder
• – aus einer Dateiverzeichnis-Anwendung heraus erfolgt.

Yet another preferred embodiment of the inventive method for handling files by means of mobile terminals provides that the call of the corresponding file

• From a mail application,
• - from a calendar application or
• - done from a file directory application.

The transfer of files to the mobile device is carried out in a preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention by e-mail, SMS, MMS or download. The files may be either original files or corresponding files. Preferably, the transfer of files to the mobile terminal via a wireless connection for data exchange takes place.

An arrangement according to the invention comprises at least one chip and / or processor arranged such that a method for handling files by means of mobile terminals is executable, wherein an original file to be handled differs from one of the mobile terminal the first data processing device is stored, a file corresponding to the original file is generated and transmitted to the mobile terminal, wherein the corresponding file comprises at least information about the storage location of the original file, and the original file is handled on the first or a second data processing device different from the mobile terminal, by evaluating at least part of the data contained in the corresponding file according to user input via input means of the mobile terminal into an application installed on the mobile terminal, and the first or different from the mobile terminal od he second data processing device is caused to perform the handling of the original file according to the user input.

The communication and data transmission between the mobile terminal and the data processing device (s) preferably takes place via wireless data and / or communication links.

For the execution of the method according to the invention, a computer program is used. An inventive computer program for handling files by means of mobile terminals comprises client-side and server-side program modules and allows a data processing device in conjunction with a mobile terminal after the client-side program module (s) have been loaded into the memory of the mobile terminal and the server-side program module (s) have been loaded into the memory of the data processing device (s) to carry out a method for handling files by means of mobile terminals, wherein an original file to be handled is stored on a first data processing device different from the mobile terminal, a file corresponding to the original file is generated and transmitted to the mobile terminal, the corresponding file at least providing information about comprises the storage location of the original file, and the original file is handled on the first or a second data processing device other than the mobile terminal, according to user input via input means of the mobile terminal into an application installed on the mobile terminal by this application at least part of the data in the corres data interpreted by ponding file is evaluated and the first or second data processing device different from the mobile terminal is caused to execute the handling of the original file according to the user input.

For example, these computer programs (for a fee or free of charge, freely accessible or password-protected) can be downloaded provided in a data or communication network. The computer programs thus provided can then be made usable by a method in which a computer program according to claim 21 is downloaded from an electronic data network, such as for example from the Internet, to a data processing device connected to the data network.

For the distribution of the computer program according to the invention, a computer-readable storage medium is advantageously used, on which a computer program is stored, the computer program comprising client-side and server-side program modules, and the computer program allows a data processing device in interaction with a mobile terminal, after the (the) client-side program module (s) in the memory of the mobile terminal and the (s) server-side program module (s) has been loaded into the memory of the data processing device, a method for handling files by means execute mobile terminals, wherein an original file to be handled is stored on a different from the mobile terminal first data processing device, generates a file corresponding to the original file and transmitted to the mobile terminal, the corresponding file at least information about the Speic herort of the original file, and the original file is handled on the first or a second data processing device other than the mobile terminal, according to user input via input means of the mobile terminal into an application installed on the mobile terminal by this application at least part of the data in the corresponding file evaluated data and the different from the mobile terminal first or second data processing device is caused to perform the handling of the original file according to the user input.

The present inventive method allows handling of attachments adapted to mobile computing, even if the standard mail agents of the mobile terminal are used.

• – die Originaldateien nicht auf das mobile Endgerät übertragen werden, sondern auf dem Server des Dienste-Anbieters für die Ausgabe bzw. weitere Bearbeitung bereitliegen,
• – die korrespondierende Datei in der Regel eine geringere Datenmenge (ca. 10 bis 15 KB) umfasst als die Originaldatei,
• – außer dem zweiten, auf dem mobilen Endgerät installierten Programm-Modul und einem Standard-Programm zur Mailverwaltung (Standard-Mailagenten) sind keine weiteren Programme, wie beispielsweise ein Browser, notwendig, um E-Mail-Anhänge öffnen oder editieren zu können.

Further advantages of the method according to the invention are that

• - The original files are not transferred to the mobile device, but are available on the server of the service provider for output or further processing,
• - the corresponding file usually has a smaller amount of data (about 10 to 15 KB) than the original file,
• - Apart from the second program module installed on the mobile device and a standard mail management program (standard mail agent), no further programs, such as a browser, are required to open or edit e-mail attachments.

Thus, the present invention provides for optimal user operation through the use of standard mail agents without imposing integration requirements on the mail agent, viewing attachments without downloading, as well as simultaneously performing extensive manipulations of attachments such as printing and faxing, etc. particular advantage is that this no file-specific applications on the mobile device are necessary.

The invention will be explained in more detail in an embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:

1 schematic representation of a conventional handling of a file by a mobile terminal,

2 exemplary illustration of the handling of a file by a mobile terminal according to the invention.

In the following, the invention will be explained in detail using the example of handling e-mail attachments. It should be noted that the Invention is not limited to the embodiment described below, but method and arrangement can just as well be used for handling attachments of other news services in communication networks such as. SMS or MMS attachments. Similarly, a processing of files in the manner of the invention is conceivable by the mobile terminal 01 remote over communication links of a network to files, and instead of the original file 02 a file corresponding to this one 04 on the mobile device 01 downloaded 13 and edited there. After returning the edited corresponding file 04 a comparison with the original file takes place automatically 02 and if necessary, an update of this original file 02 ,

1 is a schematic representation of a conventional handling of an original file, such as an e-mail attachment E, by a mobile terminal A again. If a user for the previously known solutions, for example, an e-mail with a file attachment, z. If, for example, an Excel file attached to the e-mail as attachment was sent, the user took note of this by querying his mailbox located on the server C of the e-mail provider. To be able to output or edit the Excel file, ie the original e-mail attachment E, the user previously had to download the e-mail attachment E from the server C. Even downloading large original files is a problem with certain communication links. Another difficulty is often that the application H linked to the format of the e-mail attachment E must be present on the mobile terminal A to receive this original e-mail View and / or edit Annex E. However, this is not the case with many mobile terminals A due to limited resources.

In contrast, the principle of the method according to the invention can be described as follows (cf. 2 ): To original files 02 which are in conventional formats, such as Office, PDF, or any other documents that can print fonts or images (such as print jobs) becomes a corresponding file 04 generated. As original files 02 In particular, document files are handled, whereby document files are to be understood as meaning files which can be opened, stored and / or changed by applications, ie files which are documents of the respective application - in contrast, for example, to system files or application files (exe files). , The corresponding files 04 are generated by a computer program which, for example, on a special server 03 a provider of this service is maintained. The corresponding files 04 represent a special proprietary file format, which is available on the mobile device 01 using a special, on the mobile device 01 installed application 06 visualized and in a preferred embodiment also on the mobile terminal 01 can be edited. The editing may consist, for example, of modifying or supplementing a text or of appending an image. In addition, this special own file format of the mentioned computer program can not only be created, but also handled or further processed. The handling or further processing can in particular consist in that one on the mobile terminal 01 revised corresponding file 04 through one on the server 03 the service provider's installed computer program with the original file 02 is merged, with the on the mobile terminal 01 made changes to the original file 02 be taken over.

For example, instead of the actual original file 02 , z. For example, a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, a corresponding file 04 be created, the only link 05 to the Excel file includes. This corresponding file 04 can now be attached to an e-mail on the mobile device 01 downloaded 13 become. On the mobile device 01 this is then with the mentioned special application 06 based on the link in the e-mail attachment 05 the handling of the original file 02 such as printing 08 , the sending 10 from faxing, the download 09 the original file 02 , the display of the contents of the original file 02 and much more allowed. The commands for handling the original file 02 , possibly with other data such as a revised corresponding file 04 , Become by the specific application 06 to the server 03 sent by the service provider 07 on which then shipping 10 faxes, printing or downloading 09 is started. Although the print job is in a preferred embodiment on the server 03 the service provider started printing 08 the original file 02 However, both can be through server 03 of the service provider as well as via the mobile terminal 01 respectively.

• – die korrespondierende Datei 04 enthält nur einen Link 05, über den der Nutzer die Originaldatei 02 entweder drucken 08 oder eine Vorschau abrufen kann. Eine beispielhafte Anwendung dieses Falles wäre, wenn der Nutzer in seiner Mailbox beim Abrufen alle Anhänge durch korrespondierende Dateien 04 ersetzt bekommt, die lediglich den Link 05 auf die entsprechende Originaldatei 02 enthalten. Beim Lesen der Mail auf dem mobilen Endgerät 01 wird die Vorschau oder der Ausdruck über Anklicken der korrespondierende Datei 04 erzeugt, indem über den in der korrespondierenden Datei 04 enthaltenen Link 05 auf die auf einem Server 03 des Anbieters liegende Originaldatei 02 zugegriffen und gleichzeitig auf dem Server 03 des Anbieters die entsprechende Anwendung (z. B. ein Druckauftrag) gestartet wird. Der Maildownload erfolgt dadurch schnell, die Originaldateien 02 der ursprünglichen Anhänge werden auf einem Server 03 des Anbieters in einem persönlichen Bereich des Nutzers abgelegt.
• – die korrespondierende Datei 04 enthält Link 05 und Vorschaudaten: Dem Nutzer stehen hier alle Möglichkeiten zur Verfügung, die er bereits bei einer korrespondierenden Datei 04 nutzen kann, welche nur den Link 05 auf die Originaldatei 02 enthält. Zusätzlich aber kann er nun auf dem mobilen Gerät 01 die Vorschau auch ändern und die geänderte Version zum Server 03 des Anbieters schicken 07, auf dem dann die Änderungen in die Originaldatei 02 eingearbeitet werden.

In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, there are two different modes of the corresponding file 04 :

• - the corresponding file 04 contains only a link 05 through which the user the original file 02 either print 08 or get a preview. An exemplary application of this case would be if the user in his mailbox retrieves all attachments through corresponding files 04 gets replaced, only the link 05 to the corresponding original file 02 contain. When reading the mail on the mobile device 01 will the preview or printout by clicking on the corresponding file 04 generated by using the in the corresponding file 04 contained link 05 on the server 03 the provider's original file 02 accessed and at the same time on the server 03 the provider of the appropriate application (eg, a print job) is started. The mail download is done quickly, the original files 02 the original attachments are on a server 03 of the provider in a personal area of the user.
• - the corresponding file 04 contains link 05 and preview data: The user has all the options available, which he already has with a corresponding file 04 can use only the link 05 to the original file 02 contains. In addition, he can now on the mobile device 01 the preview also change and the changed version to the server 03 of the provider 07 on which then the changes in the original file 02 be incorporated.

• – eine formatgetreue (persistente) Vorschau des Originaldokuments 02. Diese kann aus einer auf mobile Endgeräte 01 zugeschnittenen Zusammenfassung (also Text- und Bilder”vorschau”) bestehen, die auf dem mobilen Endgerät 01 direkt angezeigt werden kann (da sich Originaldateien 02 im Allgemeinen nicht direkt anzeigen lassen und zudem oftmals sehr groß sind).
• – einen Link 05 (z. B. eine Unified Ressource Location, URL) zu der Originaldatei 02,
• – die Möglichkeit zum Aufruf verschiedenartiger Funktionen, wie beispielsweise Auslösen eines Druckauftrags 08, Weiterleiten der Originaldatei 02 als Mail, Fax 10, SMS, MMS,
• – Erkennen von Veränderungen in den korrespondierenden Dateien 04 und Anpassung der Originaldatei 02 an die in der korrespondierende Datei 04 vorgenommenen Änderungen (sog. Revision Tracking).

The special file format of the corresponding files 04 in connection with the client-side program module, ie with the on the mobile terminal 01 installed special application 06 , provides in particular the following functions (alternatively or in combination):

• - a faithful (persistent) preview of the original document 02 , This can be from one to mobile devices 01 tailored abstract (ie text and images "preview") exist on the mobile device 01 can be displayed directly (because original files 02 generally not directly display and are also often very large).
• - a link 05 (eg a Unified Resource Location, URL) to the original file 02 .
• - The ability to call various functions, such as triggering a print job 08 , Forward the original file 02 as mail, fax 10 , SMS, MMS,
• - Recognition of changes in the corresponding files 04 and customization of the original file 02 to the one in the corresponding file 04 made changes (so-called revision tracking).

In one embodiment, the corresponding file contains 04 HTML code, possibly pictures and / or style sheets (with information on the formatting of the corresponding file 04 for the output on the mobile device 01 ), thus a faithful or substantially faithful representation of the original document 02 on the mobile device 01 is issued. In addition, each corresponding file contains 04 the name of the server 03 of the service provider. In one embodiment of the invention, external links are within the in the corresponding file 04 contained HTML codes only allowed if this to the server 03 of the service provider.

On the mobile device 01 is, as mentioned above, a client software installed, ie a special application 06 , which with the special file format of the corresponding file 04 is linked. In order to use the various functions mentioned above, contains the corresponding file 04 a link 05 or a series of links 05 to the server 03 the provider of these services or functions. So that the user of the mobile terminal 01 on this server 03 can contain, contains the corresponding file 04 (preferably encrypted) access data of the user. Thus, for example, the POP3 functionality can be used. This runs according to the invention, for example, as follows: The request to the mail server 14 the user is now not directly from the mobile device 01 out, but indirectly, by using the file format of the corresponding file 04 linked special application 06 (Client software) the appropriate command for handling the original file 02 ie the request of the user to the server 03 of the service provider 07 , From the server 03 the service provider is again the mail server 14 queried, retrieved the emails received there and in one on the server 03 filed by the service provider special area of the user. When querying the mail account 17 the server appears 03 the service provider opposite the mail server 14 as a mobile terminal (user); towards the mobile terminal 01 the server appears 03 the service provider as a mail server. On the server 03 of the service provider will be the original files 02 the original attachments of the emails against the corresponding files 04 exchanged a link 05 to the original files 02 contained in the original annexes. Subsequently, the emails, now with the corresponding files 04 as an attachment, to the mobile device 01 transfer. If such an attachment is selected, for example by double-clicking, it will be displayed on the mobile device 01 installed with the file format of the corresponding file 04 linked special application 06 (Client software) started. After starting this special application 06 the user has a variety of functions available. So he can, for example, the corresponding file 04 on the mobile device 01 display on the provider server 03 an order expressed 08 of the original document 02 start or on the provider server 03 start a program containing the original file 02 as mail, fax 10 , SMS or MMS or transfers to a server. To do this, accesses the provider server 03 installed program on the on the provider server 03 saved original files 02 and performs the corresponding functions. Because the provider server 03 has all the information to access the original files 02 to be able to access, eliminates the need to use the original files 02 on the mobile device 01 download.

Preferably, the corresponding files 04 on the mobile device 01 edited. To see the changes in the original file 02 to be able to understand is in the corresponding file 04 the full path (Link 05 ) to the original file 02 that is, the path to the user-specific location of the original file 02 on the provider server 03 , In addition, the corresponding file contains 04 a special value about the original file 02 to verify if the original file 02 has since been changed. This value can be a hash value, a serial number, or a time stamp.

In certain cases, however, it is necessary to use the original file 02 even on the mobile device 01 to edit. In this case, the original file 02 from the server 03 downloaded 11 , Now it is available for editing by using the format of the original file 02 linked application 12 on the mobile device 01 ready and can be modified. Subsequently, the revised original file 02 back to the server 03 uploaded 16 from where they are handled by the special application installed there, for example as a fax 10 can be forwarded.

The inventive method, however, can not only original files 02 be processed, located outside the mobile device 01 but also files 15 locally on the mobile device 01 are stored. This is useful, for example, when on the mobile device 01 none with the on the mobile terminal 01 located files 15 linked applications 12 available. In this case, the invention provides, with a corresponding handling command the files 15 from the mobile terminal 01 on the server 03 of the service provider 07 where then the corresponding file 04 generated and sent to the mobile device 01 transferred back 13 becomes. Preferably, the preview of the original file 02 as HTML code in the corresponding file 04 contain.

In a further exemplary embodiment, it is provided that at least a part of the with the corresponding files 04 associated special applications 06 from the standard programs - by clicking on the corresponding file 04 , This has the advantage that users continue to use the familiar standard programs for handling the files, such as standard programs for managing files (eg Explorer) or for managing appointments (eg appointments). , to be able to use.

The invention is not limited in its embodiment to the above-mentioned preferred embodiment. Rather, a number of variants is conceivable, which makes use of the device according to the invention and the method according to the invention even in fundamentally different embodiments.

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browser

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server

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Access to the server

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Email notes

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server

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corresponding file

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link

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special application

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Sending the commands to handle the original file to the server of the service provider

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To Print

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Download the original file

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Sending faxes

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Forwarding the original file from the special to another application immediately after its download

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other application

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Download the corresponding file

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Claims (23)

A method of handling files by means of mobile terminals, wherein a file attached to an e-mail, SMS, EMS or MMS to one of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) various first data processing device and there as an original file to be handled ( 02 ), one with the original file ( 02 ) corresponding file ( 04 ) and the mobile terminal ( 01 ) instead of the original file ( 02 ), the corresponding file ( 04 ) at least Information about the location of the original file ( 02 ) and the original file ( 02 ) on the first or a second of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) data processing device is handled by user input via input means of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) is entered a command defining a handling, the command by a on the mobile terminal ( 01 ) installed application to that of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) different first or second data processing device and that of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) different first or second data processing device is caused, the handling of the original file ( 02 ) according to the user input. Method according to Claim 1, characterized in that the transmission of the corresponding files ( 04 ) from the data processing device to the mobile terminal ( 01 ) using a messaging service or using a TCP / IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, Telnet or SSH connection. Method according to Claim 2, characterized in that the messaging service is a Short Message Service (SMS), an Enhanced Messaging System (EMS) or a Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS). Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the original file ( 02 ) as an e-mail, SMS, EMS or MMS attachment from a terminal to the server of a provider of an e-mail or messaging service, then through the corresponding file ( 04 ) and the corresponding file ( 04 ) instead of the original file ( 02 ) as an e-mail, SMS, EMS or MMS attachment to the mobile device ( 01 ) is transmitted. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that original files ( 02 ) from the server of a provider of an e-mail or messaging service to that of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) Various first data processing device are transmitted. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) various first data processing device relative to the mobile terminal ( 01 ) acts as the server of a provider of an e-mail or messaging service, by accessing on the mobile device ( 01 ) Various first data processing device, a computer program is installed, which queries the server of a provider of e-mail or messaging service for there existing e-mails or messages, there existing e-mails or messages takes, possibly the e-mails or messages attached Original files ( 02 ) by corresponding files ( 04 ) and replace them on the mobile device ( 01 ). Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that original files ( 02 ) from the mobile terminal ( 01 ) to the from the mobile terminal ( 01 ) different first or second data processing device are transmitted there the corresponding file ( 04 ) and then the corresponding file ( 04 ) to the mobile terminal ( 01 ) is transmitted. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the handling - the visual output of the original file ( 02 ) on the mobile terminal ( 01 ), - the preparation of a print job for printing the original file ( 02 ), - downloading the original file ( 02 ) to the mobile terminal ( 01 ), - the forwarding of the original file ( 02 ) as e-mail, fax, SMS, MMS, - the filing of the original file ( 02 ) on a server and / or - the language translation of the original file ( 02 ). Method according to claim 8, characterized in that the printed output of the original file ( 02 ) via the mobile terminal ( 01 ) or from the mobile terminal ( 01 ) Various first or second data processing device takes place. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the handling comprises: the content of the original file ( 02 ) is displayed on the mobile device ( 01 ) stored in a file, wherein the type of on the mobile terminal ( 01 ) file is the file type of the original file ( 02 ) or the file type of the original file ( 02 ) is comparable. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the start of the on the mobile terminal ( 01 ) installed application by calling the corresponding file ( 04 ) via a link. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the call of the corresponding file ( 04 ) - from a mail application, - from a calendar application or - from a file directory application. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the generation of the corresponding file ( 04 ) a format conversion to a on the mobile device ( 01 ) includes output and / or editable format. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the corresponding file ( 04 ) Contains data which corresponds to a reproduction of the content of the original file ( 02 ) on the mobile terminal ( 01 ) enable. Method according to claim 14, characterized in that corresponding files ( 04 ) with data representing an essentially original reproduction of the original file content ( 02 ) on the mobile terminal ( 01 ) on the mobile device 01 ), followed by that from the mobile terminal 01 ) transfer first or second data processing device there and there the original file ( 02 ) according to the on the mobile device ( 01 ) Modifications made. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that changes to the original file ( 02 ) or the corresponding file ( 04 ) can be determined by determining certain values. A method according to claim 16, characterized in that it is the value to be determined by a hash value, a serial number or a time identifier. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the corresponding file ( 04 ) has a smaller file size than the original file ( 02 ) and / or on the mobile terminal ( 01 ) has optimized format. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transfer of files to the mobile terminal ( 01 ) via a wireless connection. Arrangement with at least one chip and / or processor that is / are set up such that a method for handling files by means of mobile terminals ( 01 ) is executable, with a file attaching an e-mail, SMS, EMS or MMS to one of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) various first data processing device and there as an original file to be handled ( 02 ), one with the original file ( 02 ) corresponding file ( 04 ) and the mobile terminal ( 01 ) instead of the original file ( 02 ), the corresponding file ( 04 ) at least information about the location of the original file ( 02 ) and the original file ( 02 ) on the first or a second of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) data processing device is handled by user input via input means of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) is entered a command defining a handling, the command by a on the mobile terminal ( 01 ) installed application to that of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) different first or second data processing device and that of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) different first or second data processing device is caused, the handling of the original file ( 02 ) according to the user input. Computer program, comprising client-side and server-side program modules, which it uses to a data processing device in conjunction with a mobile terminal ( 01 ) after the client-side program module (s) in the memory of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) and the server-side program module (s) have been loaded into the memory of the data processing device, a method for handling files by means of mobile terminals ( 01 ), wherein a file attaches an e-mail, SMS, EMS or MMS to one of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) various first data processing device and there as an original file to be handled ( 02 ), one with the original file ( 02 ) corresponding file ( 04 ) and the mobile terminal ( 01 ) instead of the original file ( 02 ), the corresponding file ( 04 ) at least information about the location of the original file ( 02 ) and the original file ( 02 ) on the first or a second of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) data processing device is handled by user input via input means of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) is entered a command defining a handling, the command by a on the mobile terminal ( 01 ) installed application to that of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) different first or second data processing device and that of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) different first or second data processing device is caused, the handling of the original file ( 02 ) according to the user input. A computer-readable storage medium on which a computer program is stored, the computer program comprising client-side and server-side program modules, and the computer program providing it to a data processing device in conjunction with a mobile terminal ( 01 ) after the client-side program module (s) in the memory of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) and the server-side program module (s) have been loaded into the memory of the data processing device, a method for handling files by means of mobile terminals ( 01 ), wherein a file attaches an e-mail, SMS, EMS or MMS to one of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) various first data processing device and there as an original file to be handled ( 02 ), one with the original file ( 02 ) corresponding file ( 04 ) and the mobile terminal ( 01 ) instead of the original file ( 02 ), the corresponding file ( 04 ) at least information about the location of the original file ( 02 ) and the original file ( 02 ) on the first or a second of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) data processing device is handled by user input via input means of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) is entered a command defining a handling, the command by a on the mobile terminal ( 01 ) installed application to that of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) different first or second data processing device and that of the mobile terminal ( 01 ) different first or second data processing device is caused, the handling of the original file ( 02 ) according to the user input. Method in which a computer program according to claim 21 is downloaded from an electronic data network, such as for example from the Internet, to a data processing device connected to the data network.

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