DE19647738A1 - Technical upgrade for facsimile apparatus - Google Patents

Technical upgrade for facsimile apparatus

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DE19647738A1
DE19647738A1 DE1996147738 DE19647738A DE19647738A1 DE 19647738 A1 DE19647738 A1 DE 19647738A1 DE 1996147738 DE1996147738 DE 1996147738 DE 19647738 A DE19647738 A DE 19647738A DE 19647738 A1 DE19647738 A1 DE 19647738A1
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Alois Dipl Ing Rueschen
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N1/00—Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission; Details thereof
    • H04N1/00127—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture
    • H04N1/00204—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture with a digital computer or a digital computer system, e.g. an internet server
    • H04N1/00209—Transmitting or receiving image data, e.g. facsimile data, via a computer, e.g. using e-mail, a computer network, the internet, I-fax
    • H04N1/00212—Attaching image data to computer messages, e.g. to e-mails
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N1/00—Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission; Details thereof
    • H04N1/00127—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture
    • H04N1/00204—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture with a digital computer or a digital computer system, e.g. an internet server
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N1/00—Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission; Details thereof
    • H04N1/00127—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture
    • H04N1/00204—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture with a digital computer or a digital computer system, e.g. an internet server
    • H04N1/00209—Transmitting or receiving image data, e.g. facsimile data, via a computer, e.g. using e-mail, a computer network, the internet, I-fax
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N2201/00—Indexing scheme relating to scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, and to details thereof
    • H04N2201/0008—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus
    • H04N2201/0015—Control of image communication with the connected apparatus, e.g. signalling capability
    • H04N2201/0024—Converting image communication control signals, e.g. group 3 facsimile protocol signals, to non-image communication control signals or vice versa
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N2201/00—Indexing scheme relating to scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, and to details thereof
    • H04N2201/0008—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus
    • H04N2201/0065—Converting image data to a format usable by the connected apparatus or vice versa
    • H04N2201/0067—Converting to still picture data
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N2201/00—Indexing scheme relating to scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, and to details thereof
    • H04N2201/0008—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus
    • H04N2201/0065—Converting image data to a format usable by the connected apparatus or vice versa
    • H04N2201/0068—Converting from still picture data
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N2201/00—Indexing scheme relating to scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, and to details thereof
    • H04N2201/0077—Types of the still picture apparatus
    • H04N2201/0086—Image transceiver
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N2201/00—Indexing scheme relating to scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, and to details thereof
    • H04N2201/0077—Types of the still picture apparatus
    • H04N2201/0093—Facsimile machine

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Computing Systems (AREA)
  • Multimedia (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Facsimiles In General (AREA)
  • Information Transfer Between Computers (AREA)

Abstract

The upgrade includes the option to enter an Internet address alternative to a telephone number. When an Internet address is entered an automatic log in to an Internet provider is accomplished via a modem. The facsimile document is sent as an e-mail document when the connection is set-up. The transmission signals are converted so that the provider accepts the document as an e-mail message. When the facsimile apparatus is in an reception stand-by mode a log in to the provider is carried out frequently. When the facsimile apparatus is logged in received e-mail messages are printed as facsimile documents.

Description

Zur Zeit ist es hauptsächlich auf zwei Arten möglich, ein Faxdokument zu versenden oder zu empfangen:
There are currently two main ways to send or receive a fax:

  • (1) Mit einem Computer und einem angeschlossenem Modem. Es wird mit handelsüblicher Software ein Faxdokument entweder über das normale Telefonnetz oder über einen Internet Provider verschickt oder empfangen.(1) With a computer and a connected modem. It will with commercial software either via a fax document the normal telephone network or via an Internet provider sent or received.
  • (2) Mit einem Faxgerät nach heutigem Stand der Technik hauptsächlich bestehend aus: Scanner, Modem und Wahleinrichtung.
    Hier kann ein Faxdokument nur über die normale Telefonleitung versandt bzw. empfangen werden.    (2) With a state-of-the-art fax machine mainly consisting of: scanner, modem and dialing device.
    Here, a fax document can only be sent or received via the normal telephone line.

Die Erfindung soll es ermöglichen, auch mit einem Faxgerät (2) ein Faxdokument über einen Internetprovider zu versenden und zu empfangen.The invention is intended to enable a fax machine (2) send and send a fax document via an Internet provider receive.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel wird wie folgt beschrieben:An embodiment is described as follows:

Senden eines FaxdokumentesSend a fax document

Die Wahleinrichtung des Faxgerätes (2) wird so geändert, daß zusätzlich zur üblichen Eingabe von Telefonnummern eine Möglichkeit besteht, eine Internet E-mail Adresse eines Empfängers einzugeben.The selection of the fax machine (2) is changed so that in addition to the usual input of telephone numbers  Possibility of an Internet e-mail address To enter the recipient.

Das Faxgerät muß, wenn eine Internetadresse eingegeben wurde, sich über das Modem bei einem Internet-Provider anmelden und das zu sendende Faxdokument als E-mail übertragen. Dabei müssen die normalen Übertragungssignale in ein Format konvertiert werden, daß vom Internet-Provider als E-mail akzeptiert wird.If an Internet address has been entered, the fax machine must register with an Internet provider via the modem and transmit the fax document to be sent as e-mail. Doing so converts the normal transmission signals into a format be accepted by the Internet provider as e-mail.

Empfangen eines FaxdokumentesReceive a fax

Wenn das Faxgerät in Empfangsbereitschaft ist, muß es sich nach einem eingestelltem Turnus regelmäßig bei einem Internet- Provider anmelden und event. eingegangene E-mail Botschaften, wenn es sich um ein, wie oben beschrieben, gesendetes Faxdokument handelt, in normale Faxsignale zurück konvertieren und als normales Faxdokument ausdrucken.If the fax machine is ready to receive, it has to be checked a set cycle regularly with an Internet Register provider and event. e-mail messages received, if it is a broadcast as described above Fax document is about to convert back to normal fax signals and print it out as a normal fax document.

Zusätzlich können herkömmliche E-mail-Texte ebenfalls ausgedruckt werden.In addition, conventional e-mail texts can also be used can be printed out.

Das beschriebene Verfahren der Übertragung des Faxdokument im Internet als E-mail, kann auch durch andere Verfahren ersetzt werden. Möglich ist z. B. ein völlig neues Verfahren (dieser Fax-Übertragung genau angepaßt und optimiert), das von den Internet Providern neu definiert wird.The procedure described for the transmission of the fax document in Internet as e-mail can also be replaced by other methods will. It is possible, for. B. a completely new process (this Fax transmission precisely adapted and optimized), that of the Internet providers is being redefined.

Die beschriebenen technischen Änderungen sind mit einfachen Änderungen bzw. Erweiterungen der üblichen Steuerungen der Faxgeräte nach heutigem Stand der Technik realisierbar.The technical changes described are simple Changes or extensions to the usual controls of the State-of-the-art fax machines can be implemented.

Vorteile dieser Erfindung gegenüber einem Faxgerät (2) nach heutigem Stand der Technik:
Advantages of this invention compared to a fax machine (2) according to the current state of the art:

  • - Kosteneinsparung beim Versenden von einem Faxdokument wenn sich der Empfänger außerhalb des Telekom-Ortsnetzes des Versenders befindet- Cost savings when sending a fax document though the recipient is outside the Telekom local area network of the Consignor
  • - Funktionserweiterung durch Nutzung der Internet E-mail Funktion (Ausdruck herkömmlicher E-mail-Texte).- Functional expansion by using the Internet e-mail Function (printout of conventional e-mail texts).

Vorteile dieser Erfindung gegenüber einer Übertragung per Computer (1):
Advantages of this invention compared to transmission via computer (1):

  • - Wesentlich vereinfachte Bedienbarkeit.- Significantly simplified usability.
  • - Allgemein bekannte und akzeptierte Bedienung.- Commonly known and accepted service.
  • - Permanente Empfangsbreitschaft.- Permanent reception.

Mit dieser Erfindung wird der breiten Masse der Bevölkerung eine sinnvolle und vorteilhafte Nutzung des Internet ermöglicht.With this invention, the vast majority of the population a sensible and advantageous use of the Internet enables.

Claims (1)

Technische Erweiterung eines Faxgerätes nach heutigem Stand der Technik um eine Funktion zum Versenden und Empfangen von Faxdokumenten über das Internet, gekennzeichnet durch folgende Merkmale:
  • - Zur Bestimmung des Empfängers eines zu versendenden Faxdokumentes kann alternativ zur herkömmlichen Telefonnummer eine Internet-Adresse eingegeben werden.
  • - Bei Eingabe einer Internet-Adresse zur Bestimmung des Empfängers, erfolgt eine automatische Anmeldung über das Modem bei einem Internet-Provider.
  • - Nach dem Zustandekommen einer Verbindung mit dem Internet-Provider wird das Faxdokument als E-mail versendet.
    Wobei vorher die Übertragungssignale so konvertiert werden, daß sie vom Internet-Provider als E-mail akzeptiert werden.
  • - Bei Empfangsbereitschaft des Faxgerätes erfolgt nach einem eingestelltem Turnus regelmäßig bei einem Internet-Provider eine Anmeldung.
  • - War bei Empfangsbereitschaft des Faxgerätes die Anmeldung beim Internet-Provider erfolgreich, werden eventuell eingegangene E-mail-Botschaften, wenn es sich um gesendete Faxdokumente handelt, als Faxdokumente ausgedruckt.
    Herkömmliche E-mail-Texte werden ebenfalls ausgedruckt.
Technical extension of a fax machine according to the current state of the art by a function for sending and receiving fax documents via the Internet, characterized by the following features:
  • - To determine the recipient of a fax document to be sent, an Internet address can be entered as an alternative to the conventional telephone number.
  • - If you enter an Internet address to determine the recipient, the modem automatically logs in to an Internet provider.
  • - After establishing a connection with the Internet provider, the fax document is sent as an e-mail.
    The transmission signals are first converted so that they are accepted by the Internet provider as e-mail.
  • - If the fax machine is ready to receive, a registration is regularly made with an Internet provider after a set cycle.
  • - If the registration with the Internet provider was successful when the fax machine was ready to receive, any e-mail messages received, if the fax documents were sent, are printed out as fax documents.
    Conventional e-mail texts are also printed out.
DE1996147738 1996-11-06 1996-11-06 Technical extension of a fax machine according to the current state of the art by a function for sending and receiving fax documents via the Internet Revoked DE19647738C2 (en)

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DE19802221A1 (en) * 1998-01-22 1999-08-05 Thomas Dr Wagner Device and method for improved document dispatch and receipt
DE19857901A1 (en) * 1998-12-15 2000-06-29 Deutsche Telekom Mobil Procedure for retrieving information from the Internet and emails via fax

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DE19802221A1 (en) * 1998-01-22 1999-08-05 Thomas Dr Wagner Device and method for improved document dispatch and receipt
DE19802221C2 (en) * 1998-01-22 2000-02-24 Thomas Wagner Setup and procedure for sending documents
DE19857901A1 (en) * 1998-12-15 2000-06-29 Deutsche Telekom Mobil Procedure for retrieving information from the Internet and emails via fax

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