EP0740866B1 - Übertragungssystem - Google Patents

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EP0740866B1
EP0740866B1 EP95903026A EP95903026A EP0740866B1 EP 0740866 B1 EP0740866 B1 EP 0740866B1 EP 95903026 A EP95903026 A EP 95903026A EP 95903026 A EP95903026 A EP 95903026A EP 0740866 B1 EP0740866 B1 EP 0740866B1
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Arie Cornelis Bos
Rudolf De Jager
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  • the present invention relates to a telecommunication system comprising a central receiving unit, a transmission network and at least one device, each being coupled with said transmission network and being provided with data input means, for transmitting data to the central receiving unit.
  • Telecommunication systems which are arranged in the manner indicated above are known in the digital communication industry, and are especially used in for example computer or telemetry systems and/or in speech communication, which may or may not be mobile speech communication, irrespective of the fact whether said communication takes place over comparatively small distances or over larger distances, for example intercontinental, for example via satellites.
  • the transmission network is occupied in such manner as to make it impossible for other parties connected to the same network to use the same channel, which is often the only channel, in the transmission network at that point of time.
  • the present invention particularly relates to a telecommunication system comprising:
  • the international patent publication No. WO 90/10988 discloses a system comprising a central receiving unit, a transmission network and a plurality of remote devices, each being for use with a corresponding television in a home and coupled with said transmission network for receiving data from and transmitting data to the central receiving unit.
  • This known system is a polling system for collecting information from the remote devices.
  • a main disadvantage of the system and the device known from this prior art reference is that the devices may not be used with several radio or television networks simultaneously since the keys of the data input means (keyboard) of the device are programmed only for use with one program/network, i.e. the known device lacks universal usability.
  • WO 90/13088 discloses a cable television transaction terminal comprising a keyboard for entry of selection and field completion data and a teletext screen generator for actuating a visual display of teletext screens with selection items or completion fields.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a telecommunication system without the disadvantages of the prior art and in order to accomplish that objective the telecommunication system according to the invention is characterized in that the keyboard is arranged for placing a mask or template thereon making it possible to cover or uncover certain keys of the keyboard such as to selectively provide access to the keys programmed at that point of time.
  • the template or mask offers possibilities for several devices and operators to participate interactively with several radio or television networks simultaneously, insofar as the same keys on the keyboard are not simultaneously programmed for different programmes, of course. Furthermore it is possible to participate in different programmes with one and the same device at different times, interactively if desired, by simply exchanging the template between programmes.
  • the templates may for example be provided with publicity or instructions for use, or contain data or illustrations of programmes to be broadcast or explanatory information.
  • the templates may be purchased from a newsstand, for example, or be appended to a magazine or weekly or be sent to people's homes in case they wish to take part in an action on radio or television.
  • the template is provided with openings, through which access can be gained to the keys of the keyboard located under said openings.
  • the device mentioned above is particularly provided with means for holding down said template on said keyboard.
  • the keyboard of said data input means is provided with a display unit.
  • an indication which may or may not move, is displayed on said display unit, which indication will be stationary or disappear after the time of the actual transmission of the data to the central receiving unit.
  • said keyboard is provided with a correction key for altering the data of the group of input data stored in said temporary memory.
  • said keyboard is provided with a command key, which may be used to give the command to start the local processing unit at a certain point of time for jointly reading the groups of input data and making them ready for transmission.
  • the invention also relates to a device and to a template suitable for being used in a telecommunication system according to the invention (claim 12 and claim 13, respectively), as well as to the use of such a template (claim 14).
  • Figure 1 shows a telecommunication system 1, comprising a central receiving unit 2, which is coupled, through a transmission network 3, to a device 4, whose exterior is shown in Figure 2.
  • a transmission network 3 contains amplifiers, switching stations or processing units, which are not explained in more detail within the framework of the description of this Figure.
  • the transmission network 3 may for example be a telephone network already present, or a central antenna cable network or an ISDN-like network, or be comprised of a glass fibre network. If the transmission network is for example a telephone network, the device 4 may be connected to the telephone network together with the telephone devices which are usually present.
  • the transmission network 3 only needs to be suitable for transmitting data in the direction of the device 4 to the central receiving unit 2. If the device 4 is of a more advanced design the device, as well as the transmission network 4, will be suitable for exchanging information in two opposite directions. In that case it is a transceiver, therefore.
  • the data transmitted to the central receiving unit 2 by the various devices 4 is processed in the receiving unit 2 and can be used directly there, for example in a studio 5, in which a programme 6 (schematically indicated) is recorded, which programme is available to viewers of a television 7 upon being broadcast, which viewers can participate interactively in the programme 6, dependent on the contents of the programme, by transmitting data to the central receiving unit 2 by means of the device 4.
  • a programme 6 (schematically indicated) is recorded, which programme is available to viewers of a television 7 upon being broadcast, which viewers can participate interactively in the programme 6, dependent on the contents of the programme, by transmitting data to the central receiving unit 2 by means of the device 4.
  • the device 4 is provided with data input means 8, usually in the shape of a keyboard, to be used for inputting data.
  • the device 4 furthermore comprises a local processing unit 9 coupled to the keyboard 8 and the transmission network 3.
  • a temporary memory 10 is coupled with the processing unit 9.
  • the respective replies are input in the device 4 by the operator of the device 4, by pushing the appropriate buttons (yet to be explained) on the keyboard 8.
  • Each reply or series of replies constitutes a group and the groups are successively stored in the temporary memory 10, in a manner which makes it possible to read the temporary memory 10 in its entirety by means of the processing unit 9.
  • the device 4 is provided with a command key 11, which makes it possible for the data in question to be transmitted to the central receiving unit 2 over the transmission network 3, by means of the local processing unit 9, usually by using suitable transmission means 12 and by following a prescribed protocol.
  • the compactness of the data then transmitted determines the duration of the transmission of the data to the receiving unit 2 to a considerable degree.
  • the respective channel in the transmission network 3 to the receiving unit 2 allows so, the highest possible transmission speed is selected, in order that the transmission of information to the receiving unit 2 again lasts as briefly as possible and congestion problems can thus be avoided. Only after the data has been made ready for transmission by the local processing unit 9, at the command of the command key 11, the actual brief transmission of said data will take place.
  • the device 4 is provided with a local clock or timer 13, which is usually necessary for the internal synchronisation of the local processing unit 9, which is provided with a microprocessor in most cases.
  • a local clock or timer 13 of the various devices 4 provide the local synchronisation in a device 4 at mutually different rhythms, using different period times, which will result in information being transmitted to the receiving unit 2 at times which are mutually divergent, random or pseudo-random among the various devices 4, this will reduce the risk of congestion. This will be explained in more detail hereafter.
  • a central timer in the central receiving unit 2 prescribes which of the respective devices 4 and in which order said devices are allowed to transmit the information stored in their memories over the transmission network 3.
  • the existing telephone transmission network does not provide for this, however.
  • the device 4 is provided with a read/write unit 14 to be used for a memory card, a magnetic card, a smart card or a chip card 15.
  • the card 15 may or may not be provided with electric contacts, or be suitable for being read/and or written on magnetically as well as for containing electric, magnetic, mechanical and/or optical data, for example bar code data.
  • certain parts of the card cannot be written on by the operator of the device 4 himself, although reading is usually possible in order to add the identity of the subscriber of the device 4 to the data being transmitted to the central receiving unit 2, if desired.
  • data relating to the identity of the subscriber is transmitted along with the other data.
  • the identity of the subscriber is indeed relevant, of course, but when polls or other anonymous activities are being conducted the opposite is the case. Protection of the device 4 may take place by means of a certain PIN code, which needs to be input before the device can be operated.
  • the card 15 contains further data for setting the timer 13, or significant routing data, relevant telephone numbers, for example.
  • the device 4 comprises a suitably controlled display unit 16, an LCD-display for example, but not necessarily so, on which information input by means of the keyboard 8 may be displayed, together with other information read from the card 15, if desired.
  • the device 4 is provided with a correction or recovery key 17 for correcting the previously input data, if desired.
  • the device 4 may furthermore be provided with sound means, in particular for reproducing sound, which sound means cooperate with the display unit 16, if desired.
  • the advantage of using a display unit on the device is that this makes it possible to display what data has been input, which is of importance when interactively replying to questions being asked in a programme. Correction of a reply once it has been input has thus become possible in a simple manner. Furthermore the status of the data stored in the device may be displayed on the display unit. After the command to start the joint reading and make ready for transmission has been given, for example, the display may indicate whether the data in question have already been actually transmitted to the central receiving unit.
  • a mask or template 18 according to Figure 3 may be put on the keyboard 8, which mask or template makes it possible to cover certain keys not required for the programme in question, whereas the template leaves other keys uncovered, thus providing access to said keys through openings 19 provided in said mask or template.
  • the template 18 will be provided with a print, which indicates what functions are aimed at with the keys that are left open. In the illustrated case only four keys have been left open, indicated by: A, B, C, D, to show that the operator must select one of said four possibilities once or a number of times.
  • the other keys on the keyboard 8 may be permanently accessible, to make it possible to perform certain fixed functions.
  • the programming and allocating of functions to keys might in principle be done by the central receiving unit 2, if the device 4 were also suitable for receiving information from the transmission network 3, a directly practicable solution is a solution whereby the allocation of the functions in question to keys on the keyboard 8 takes place on the basis of information read from the card 15 by means of unit 14.
  • the card 15 may contain information for allocating functions to a group of keys, but also to several groups of keys for different interactive programmes, if desired. A maximum flexibility with regard to the programming of keys is achieved.
  • a first group of keys may be allocated or hired out to a first programme, which is broadcast at a first transmitting frequency, whilst during a second period, which may very well overlap said first period, another second group of keys is allocated to another second programme, which may or may not be broadcast at the same time at a second transmitting frequency, etc.
  • the device 4 is provided with means 20 for holding down the template 18 on the keyboard.
  • the keyboard 8, the display unit 16 and/or the read/write unit 14 are preferably housed within one convenient housing.
  • Figure 1 shows that the read/write unit 14 is provided with switch means 21, which are arranged in such a manner that the device 4 can be operated as soon and as long as the card 15 is inserted in the read/write unit 14.
  • the device 4 is preferably provided with a power supply unit 22, in order to keep the amount of electric energy that is withdrawn from the telephone network for feeding as low as possible.
  • the power supply unit 22 is connected to the switch means 21, so that the device 4 only operates or receives supply voltage when the card 15 is inserted in the read/write unit 14.
  • the power supply unit 22 may withdraw energy from the electricity grid, but it may also be autonomous, in that it is provided with a battery unit.
  • the device 4 provides further applications for directly controlling a data processing system, for example a voice response system, in particular when the device 4 is connected in parallel to the telephone apparatus.
  • a data processing system for example a voice response system
  • the possibilities of the telephone apparatus are extended by using the device 4.
  • Certain applications may be realized by means of the card 15, if desired.
  • a special application is the text telephone.
  • the number may be a number that is unique for each device 4, for example one from a series of numbers available from the device.
  • This number which itself may indeed be encoded as well, is encoded in some manner, for example by means of a suitable algorithm or a cyclic clock. From this another number is obtained, which forms the basis for calculating the time of transmitting data.
  • Such a system may for example be realized by means of a number, which is known at the receiving end, to be allocated to each device 4, which is encoded in a manner known at the receiving end. In this way a unique transmission time may be determined for each device, which is only known at the end of the central receiving unit. This renders the system fraud-proof.
  • a next transmission time known to the receiving unit may be determined, for example on the basis of a next number in a series of permutated numbers, of which the actual permutation is only known to the receiving unit.
  • this group When only one group of data is transmitted to the receiving unit 2 by a device 4, this group will usually contain data that does not make it necessary or desirable for the receiving unit 2 to be able to identify the transmitting device 4. In that case the group does not contain any identification data, but for example opinion data or the like.
  • the data containing the identity is sent along, however. In that case the data will also contain name/address/residence information and/or Giro and bank information and the like, so that when an order is placed for which a certain amount has to be paid, this amount can be debited from the bank or postal account.
  • the device 4 will contain a second read/write unit 14' (not shown), similar to the read/write unit 14, in which a second card 15' (not shown), similar to the card 15, may be inserted, which card contains information representing money or being equivalent thereto and which is debited by the unit 14' at the command of the receiving unit 2 upon acceptation/registration of the order.
  • the identification data is read from the card 15, for example when the correct PIN code is input, whereby the card will then transmit the data, for example in encoded form.
  • the encoded PIN code or another unique code is for example transmitted on the card 15, so that the group of data to be transmitted remains small, whereby the central receiving unit 2 will search the identification data associated with the code received, thus making the identity of the party placing the order known by the central receiving unit.
  • the device 4 comprises a (usually permanent) memory, hereinafter called the template memory.
  • Said template memory may be detachable and for example contain a ROM, CD-ROM, CD-I, CD-RAM, CCD or the like. It may also be a chip card, memory card, smart card, magnetic card or similar card 15, 15', however, which may be inserted in the read/write unit 14, 14'.
  • the device 4 may contain all information required for locally setting up a virtual, that is an at least partially software-implemented template or mask, usually a complementary data part is required in addition to the data part stored in the template memory, in order to complete the template.
  • Said complementary part which for example contains a software-implemented key for accessing the information, whether or not in encoded form, which is stored in the template memory, is made available (downloaded) from the central unit 2 by the device 4 on request, in a manner yet to be explained.
  • the transmission network is occupied very briefly and the transmission time is very short, at least if not all the information has to originate from the unit 2.
  • the software-implemented template to be displayed on the display unit 16, which usually contains graphic and/or textual information, may be combined with the previously explained template 18, which only provides access to predetermined keys on the keyboard 8 being programmed at that point of time.
  • the virtual template uses keys or blocks to be activated by hand or by means of tools, such as a reading pen, mouse or the like, whereby one or more additional templates are displayed on the display unit 16 upon activation, if necessary.
  • the display unit 16 is for example an LCD comprising a touchscreen.
  • the various types of templates are especially relevant with direct marketing applications or when participating in activities on radio or television.
  • Transmission of information from the unit 2 to the device 4 preferably takes place at times, for example at night, when there is less traffic over the network 3. In that case the unit 2 itself will call those devices 4 that have previously made a request for transmission of the desired complementary data, whereupon the complete template can be set up in the device 4 the next day.
  • the advantage of the card or CD-reading unit is that the card to be inserted therein or the CD may contain information on which the aforesaid data can be stored magnetically or in some other manner.
  • This information carrier which may be collected from an issuing instance or be purchased or sent to people's homes and which may be used for providing publicity thereon, can provide access to the communication system, by means of codes (statements) included therein, in order to take part in one or more games, opinion polls, fund-raising drives, competitions, the pools, the lottery and the like, all this in an interactive manner.
  • Accessing an interactive activity such as a service to be provided or a game takes place, directly if desired, by depressing a quick-action key (not shown) on the device 4, whereby a data link is directly established between the device 4 and the central unit 2 in order to make an interactive request, place an order or the like.
  • the device 4 may be used for making telephone calls in place of a conventional telephone by means of audio means known per se, which are provided on the device 4. Furthermore symbols may for example be keyed in on the keyboard 8 and be transferred directly to the unit 2 and vice versa.
  • the device 4 may be in communication, hands-free and possibly wirelessly, with a part thereof that is connected to the transmission network 3.
  • the central receiving unit 2 comprises a provision which arranges that the connection with a device 4 is broken when there has been no communication over the network to the respective device 4 for some time, for example 2 minutes.
  • a check may be made to ascertain whether the user is authorized to take part or to communicate interactively, by performing verification activities when the user inputs his PIN code on the data input means.
  • Figure 4 diagrammatically illustrates a system in which the telecommunication system 1 may be used.
  • the Figure shows the users 40, of whom there may in principle be several millions, who are each provided with a device 4 and who are each coupled with the central transceiving unit 2 via the transmission network 3.
  • the offerers 50 of merchandise, services and information are coupled with the unit 2.
  • the material and/or virtual templates are made available to the user, by mail, as an appendix to a magazine or the like, or, in case the template is a completely virtual template, it is transmitted either completely, for example at night, or partially (as complementary information) in the form of a software-implemented key to the users 40, in which case the (template) memory will contain the larger amount of information, so as to reduce the time during which the transmission network 3 is occupied.
  • the data which may or may not be offered free of charge by an offerer of information, may be transmitted over the transmission network 3 to the user who ordered said data, at least insofar as this possibility is provided. Ordered merchandise, goods etc.
  • the system 1 includes code selection means 60, which select the code of the required offerer 50, who is to perform the service requested, on the basis of the code data included in the data transmitted to the unit 2.
  • the data transmitted furthermore contains transaction data, which records the contents of the transaction requested, which contents have been indicated before on a respective, real (material) or virtual template by the user 40.
  • the code data has for example been input by the user himself, been read from a card or from the template memory or originate from the template, which contains this data in an electrical, magnetic, mechanical and/or optical manner. Of course it depends on the kind of transaction whether the data transmitted does or does not contain identification data.
  • At least one of said devices will be provided with video or scanning means, and a transmitting user 40 will be able to transmit a fax message, which will usually contain textual, photographic or graphic information, to a mailbox memory in for example the receiving device 40 by inputting an appropriate code.
  • a receiving unit 2 is active, also direct communication may take place without the intermediary of the mailbox memory, if desired.
  • the device 4 will be provided with a printing device (printer), which may or may not be an external printing device.

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  1. Telekommunikationssystem, welches umfaßt:
    eine zentrale Empfangseinheit (2),
    ein Übertragungsnetzwerk (3), welches mit der zentralen Empfangseinheit (2) verbunden ist,
    zumindest ein Gerät (4), wobei jedes Gerät mit dem Übertragungsnetzwerk (3) gekoppelt ist,
    wobei das Gerät (4) umfaßt:
    eine Dateneingabeeinrichtung (8) mit einer Tastatur,
    eine Datenübertragungseinrichtung (12) zum Übertragen von Daten zu der zentralen Empfangseinheit (2),
    einen Pufferspeicher (10) zum Speichern von Gruppen von Eingabedaten, auf die für ein kollektives Lesen zugegriffen werden kann, und
    eine lokale Verarbeitungseinheit (9), welche mit dem Pufferspeicher (10) gekoppelt ist, um das kollektive Lesen auf den Befehl der lokalen Verarbeitungseinheit (9) zu beginnen und die Gruppen von Eingabedaten für eine Übertragung vorzubereiten,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Tastatur (8) für das Aufsetzen einer Maske oder Schablone (18) eingerichtet ist, was es möglich macht, bestimmte Tasten der Tastatur (8) abzudecken oder aufzudecken, so daß selektiv ein Zugriff auf die Tasten (A, B, C, D) ermöglicht wird, die zu diesem Zeitpunkt programmiert sind.
  2. Telekommunikationssystem nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schablone (18) mit Öffnungen (19) versehen ist, durch welche ein Zugriff auf die Tasten möglich ist, welche sich unter den Öffnungen befinden.
  3. Telekommunikationssystem nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Vorrichtung (4) mit einer Einrichtung (20) zum Niederhalten der Schablone (18) auf der Tastatur (8) versehen ist.
  4. Telekommunikationssystem nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Tastatur (8) der Dateneingabeeinrichtung mit einer Anzeigeeinheit (16) versehen ist.
  5. Telekommunikationssystem nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Anzeige, welche sich bewegen kann oder nicht, auf der Anzeigeeinheit (16) angezeigt wird, welche nach dem Zeitpunkt der tatsächlichen Übertragung der Daten zu der zentralen Empfangseinheit (2) stationär wird oder verschwindet.
  6. Telekommunikationssystem nach einem der Ansprüche 4 oder 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Tastatur (8) mit einer Korrekturtaste (17) zum Ändern der Daten der Gruppe von Eingabedaten versehen ist, die in dem Pufferspeicher (10) gespeichert sind.
  7. Telekommunikationssystem nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Tastatur (8) mit einer Befehlstaste (11) versehen ist, welche verwendet werden kann, um den Befehl zum Starten der lokalen Verarbeitungseinheit (9) zu einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt zum kollektiven Lesen der Gruppen von Eingabedaten und deren Vorbereitung für die Übertragung zu geben.
  8. Telekommunikationssystem nach einem der Ansprüche 4 und 5 bis 7, soweit rückbezogen auf Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zumindest die Tastatur (8) und die Anzeigeeinheit (16) in einem Gehäuse untergebracht sind.
  9. Telekommunikationssystem nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Maske oder Schablone (18) elektrische, magnetische, mechanische und/oder optische Information enthält, welche den Typ der Schablone (18) repräsentiert, durch welche ein Benutzer der Vorrichtung (4) seine Wünsche kundtut, wobei das Gerät (4) mit einer Leseeinrichtung (14, 14') versehen ist, welche diese Information identifiziert und welche mit einer programmierbaren Dateneingabeeinrichtung (8) gekoppelt ist.
  10. Telekommunikationssystem nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die von der Schablone (18) gelesene Information als Indexinformation verwendet wird, wenn die Speichereinrichtung gelesen wird, welche zum Beispiel die Programmierdaten enthält, die jeder Art von Schablone (18) für die Dateneingabeeinrichtung (8) zugeordnet sind.
  11. Telekommunikationssystem nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Zuordnung der in Rede stehenden Funktionen zu Tasten auf der Tastatur (8) auf der Grundlage von Information stattfindet, die von einer Karte (15) gelesen wird.
  12. Vorrichtung zur Verwendung in dem Telekommunikationssystem nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, welche umfaßt:
    eine Dateneingabeeinrichtung (8) mit einer Tastatur,
    eine Datenübertragungseinrichtung (12) zum Übertragen von Daten,
    einen Pufferspeicher (10) zum Speichern von Gruppen von Eingabedaten, auf welche für ein kollektives Lesen zugegriffen werden kann, und
    eine lokale Verarbeitungseinheit (9), welche mit dem Pufferspeicher (10) gekoppelt ist, um das kollektive Lesen auf den Befehl der lokalen Verarbeitungseinheit (9) zu starten und die Gruppen von Eingabedaten für die Übertragung vorzubereiten,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Tastatur (8) für das Aufsetzen einer Maske oder Schablone (18) eingerichtet ist, was es möglich macht, bestimmte Tasten der Tastatur (8) abzudecken oder aufzudecken, so daß selektiv ein Zugriff auf die Tasten (A, B, C, D) ermöglicht wird, die zu diesem Zeitpunkt programmiert sind.
  13. Schablone zur Verwendung in dem Telekommunikationssystem nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schablone (18) elektrische, magnetische, mechanische und/oder optische Information enthält, welche den Typ der Schablone (18) repräsentiert, mit Hilfe derer ein Benutzer der Vorrichtung (4) seine Wünsche kundtut, wobei die Vorrichtung (4) mit einer Leseeinrichtung (14, 14') versehen ist, welche diese Information identifiziert und welche mit einer programmierbaren Dateneingabeeinrichtung (8) gekoppelt ist.
  14. Verwendung einer Schablone nach Anspruch 13 in einem Telekommunikationssystem nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11.
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