EP0864220A2 - Device for the transfer of data from a bar code pen to a portable telephone - Google Patents

Device for the transfer of data from a bar code pen to a portable telephone

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EP0864220A2
EP0864220A2 EP96945749A EP96945749A EP0864220A2 EP 0864220 A2 EP0864220 A2 EP 0864220A2 EP 96945749 A EP96945749 A EP 96945749A EP 96945749 A EP96945749 A EP 96945749A EP 0864220 A2 EP0864220 A2 EP 0864220A2
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barcode reader
radio telephone
bar code
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Martin Kemper
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Helicom Entwicklungsgesellschaft fur Telekommunikation und Medientechnik Mbh Firma
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K7/00—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns
    • G06K7/10—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensing; by corpuscular radiation
    • G06K7/10544—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensing; by corpuscular radiation by scanning of the records by radiation in the optical part of the electromagnetic spectrum
    • G06K7/10821—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensing; by corpuscular radiation by scanning of the records by radiation in the optical part of the electromagnetic spectrum further details of bar or optical code scanning devices
    • G06K7/10881—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensing; by corpuscular radiation by scanning of the records by radiation in the optical part of the electromagnetic spectrum further details of bar or optical code scanning devices constructional details of hand-held scanners
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K17/00—Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups G06K1/00 - G06K15/00, e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
    • G06K17/0032—Apparatus for automatic testing and analysing marked record carriers, used for examinations of the multiple choice answer type
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/26—Devices for calling a subscriber
    • H04M1/27—Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously
    • H04M1/274—Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously with provision for storing more than one subscriber number at a time, e.g. using toothed disc
    • H04M1/2745—Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously with provision for storing more than one subscriber number at a time, e.g. using toothed disc using static electronic memories, e.g. chips
    • H04M1/2753—Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously with provision for storing more than one subscriber number at a time, e.g. using toothed disc using static electronic memories, e.g. chips providing data content
    • H04M1/2755—Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously with provision for storing more than one subscriber number at a time, e.g. using toothed disc using static electronic memories, e.g. chips providing data content by optical scanning
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
    • H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
    • H04M1/72409—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality by interfacing with external accessories

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  • the invention relates to a device according to the preamble of claim 1
  • the object of the invention is to improve a generic device to the extent that it can be used in a mobile manner
  • the invention proposes to transmit the data recorded by a barcode reader to a radio telephone, for example one of the hand-held “cell phones”, so that a central evaluation point can be made available without delay, even in the most varied of locations
  • a radio telephone for example one of the hand-held “cell phones”.
  • the device according to the invention can be used, for example, by home care services, where the care provider, after providing a care service, can transmit the care services provided and the time required for this to a center, for example from his vehicle, so that on the one hand all the data for invoicing are available
  • a center for example from his vehicle
  • an optimized time planning is made possible by the central office.
  • the central office can first set up a daily schedule of services for each caregiver. Changes in this schedule due to special circumstances can be recorded directly by the central office with the help of the new device so that they can make corrections in the daily plans based on their overview of the situation of all nurses and can optimally coordinate the use of the individual nurses
  • a barcode reading device is shown schematically at 1, which contains data from a device indicated by 2 Reads out barcode strips
  • a device 3 with a device which has a holder 4 in the form of a receiving opening into which the barcode reader 1 can be inserted.
  • the data transmission from the barcode reader 1 to the device 3 can take place via contacts or wirelessly, as is known from the prior art Technology is already known
  • the device 3 has connection means for transmitting the data received from the barcode reading device 1 to a radio telephone 5.
  • the connection means are shown in the drawing in the form of a cable 7 connected to the device 3, which has a plug 6 at its free end, which can be inserted into a data transmission socket of the radio telephone 5
  • the transmission cable is not permanently connected to the device 3, but is attached via a plug connection.
  • different connection cables with different plugs 6 can be connected to the device 3, the plugs 6 being connected to the radio telephone 5 used in each case are adjusted
  • a plug similar to the illustrated plug 6 could be provided, which is a receiving module for the wirelessly transmitted data includes which of a
  • Transmitting module of the device 3 or directly from the barcode reader 1 are broadcast
  • a display can be provided in the barcode reader 1, so that the user can recognize advertisements in plain text on the barcode reader 1.
  • This can be used, for example, to check the barcodes that have been read in, or to guide the user.
  • the user carries a book with a large number of bar codes, which may include a bar code strip 2 which represents the user's personal identification number.
  • the display can be used to prompt the user when starting work, First read in his personal identification number, then place and time and the like.
  • the barcode reading device 1 is then inserted into the holder 4 of the device 3, whereby the data temporarily stored in the barcode reading device 1 is transmitted to the device 3. Since the barcode reading device 1 is advantageously supplied with energy via an accumulator, it can be used within the device 3 a battery charging module can be provided, which charges the battery of the barcode reader 1, if necessary, the required charging intensity can be calculated by means of a corresponding electronic circuit
  • the data now temporarily stored in the device 3 can then be transmitted to the radio telephone 5 via the cable 7, which connects the device 3 with the plug 6.
  • a standardized data transmission protocol can, if necessary, be used for this purpose in
  • the device 3 is provided with an electronic circuit, which is the data supplied by the barcode reader 1 outputs in such a standardized data transmission protocol to a PCMCIA card, the end of the PCMCIA card opposite the connector 6 being provided as a plug on the cable 7 with which the cable 7 can be inserted into the device 3.
  • Such connection cables for radio telephones are standardized and are offered by the telephone manufacturers
  • the data can be output from the
  • Adapt device 3 to the radio telephone 5 according to the radio telephone 5 used in each case and to transmit the data in the respective telephone-specific format
  • Data format such as that described in the exemplary embodiment with reference to the device 3 can be implemented in a correspondingly modified connector 6, such a connector containing the essential features of the device 3 shown and even one
  • the radio telephone 5 is usually operated with the aid of an authorization card. Provision can be made for authorization only to dial a specific one
  • a bidirectional data transmission can be provided between the central planning of the operation and the radio telephone or the code reader. If the user's personal identification number is first scanned and transmitted to the operation management by radio telephone, the operator can
  • the operations management is sent back data with which, for example, the user guidance is determined in the display of the barcode reading device 1.
  • the same vehicle can alternate with the same radio telephone 5, the same device 3 and the same barcode reading device 1 be used by users of different qualifications or even different professions, each user carrying his personal book with barcode strips 2 and his personal identification number, which contain the information typical of his area of application

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Abstract

The invention relates to a device for recording data with a receiver for data from a bar code reader (1), connection means (6, 7) being provided to connect the device to a portable telephone (5).

Description

"Vorrichtung zur Datenübertragung von einem Barcode-Stift zu einem Handy""Device for data transmission from a barcode pen to a cell phone"
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1The invention relates to a device according to the preamble of claim 1
Es ist aus der Praxis bekannt, in ein Barcode-Lesegerat ein- gelesene Daten drahtlos zu übertragen Auf diese Weise ist beispielsweise im Krankenhausbereich eine schnelle und un¬ komplizierte Erfassung von Dienstleistungen, Medikationen oder Patientendaten und deren Weiterleitung an eine zentrale Aus¬ wertungsstelle möglichIt is known from practice to wirelessly transmit data read into a barcode reader in this way, for example, in the hospital area, a quick and uncomplicated recording of services, medications or patient data and their forwarding to a central evaluation point is possible
Bei der bekannten Vorrichtung ist nachteilig, daß diese fest innerhalb eines Gebäudes installiert ist und daher für mobile Einsatzdienste nicht verfugbar istA disadvantage of the known device is that it is permanently installed within a building and is therefore not available for mobile emergency services
Der Erfindung hegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine gattungsge- maße Vorrichtung dahingehend zu verbessern, daß sie mobil eingesetzt werden kannThe object of the invention is to improve a generic device to the extent that it can be used in a mobile manner
Diese der Erfindung zugrundeliegende Aufgabe wird durch eine Vorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruches 1 gelost Die Erfindung schlagt mit anderen Worten vor, die von einem Barcode-Lesegerat erfaßten Daten an ein Funktelefon, bei¬ spielsweise eines der handgehaltenen „Handys" zu übermitteln, so daß auch bei unterschiedlichsten Einsatzorten ohne Zeitver- zug einer zentralen Auswertungsstelle zur Verfugung gestellt werden können Die Nutzung derartiger Funktelefone zur Datenübertragung ist beispielsweise aus dem Bereich der Tele- faxubermittlung bekanntThis object on which the invention is based is achieved by a device having the features of claim 1 In other words, the invention proposes to transmit the data recorded by a barcode reader to a radio telephone, for example one of the hand-held “cell phones”, so that a central evaluation point can be made available without delay, even in the most varied of locations The use of such radio telephones for data transmission is known, for example, from the field of fax transmission
Die erfindungsgemaße Vorrichtung kann beispielsweise von häuslichen Pflegediensten genutzt werden, wo der Pfleger nach Erbringen einer Pflegedienstleistung, die erbrachten Pflege- dienstleistungen sowie die dafür benotigte Zeit einer Zentrale übermitteln kann, beispielsweise aus seinem Fahrzeug heraus, so daß einerseits sämtliche Daten zur Rechnungstellung vor¬ liegen, andererseits jedoch als besonderer Vorzug eine optimier¬ te Zeitplanung durch die Zentralstelle ermöglicht wird Es kann von der Zentralstelle für jeden Pfleger zunächst ein Tagesplan an Dienstleistungen aufgestellt werden Verschiebungen dieses Zeitplanes durch besondere Umstände können mit Hilfe der neuerungsgemaßen Vorrichtung unmittelbar von der Zentral¬ stelle erfaßt werden, so daß diese aufgrund ihres Überblickes über die Situation samtlicher Pfleger Korrekturen in den Tages¬ planen vornehmen kann und den Einsatz der einzelnen Pfleger optimal koordinieren kannThe device according to the invention can be used, for example, by home care services, where the care provider, after providing a care service, can transmit the care services provided and the time required for this to a center, for example from his vehicle, so that on the one hand all the data for invoicing are available On the other hand, however, as a special advantage, an optimized time planning is made possible by the central office. The central office can first set up a daily schedule of services for each caregiver. Changes in this schedule due to special circumstances can be recorded directly by the central office with the help of the new device so that they can make corrections in the daily plans based on their overview of the situation of all nurses and can optimally coordinate the use of the individual nurses
Ähnliche Einsatzgebiete ergeben sich für nahezu sämtliche andere mobile Dienstleistungsuntemehmen, beispielsweise für Handwerker, Wachdienste, Kurierdienste u dglSimilar areas of application arise for almost all other mobile service companies, for example for craftsmen, security guards, courier services and the like
Die erfindungsgemaße Vorrichtung und ihre Funktionsweise wird anhand der schematischen Zeichnung im folgenden naher erläutertThe device according to the invention and its mode of operation will be explained in more detail below with reference to the schematic drawing
In der Zeichnung ist mit 1 schematisch ein Barcode-Lesegerat dargestellt, welches Daten aus einem mit 2 angedeuteten Barcode-Streifen ausliestIn the drawing, a barcode reading device is shown schematically at 1, which contains data from a device indicated by 2 Reads out barcode strips
Mit 3 ist eine Vorrichtung bezeichnet, die eine Halterung 4 in Form einer Aufnahmeoffnung aufweist, in welche das Barcode- Lesegerat 1 eingesteckt werden kann Die Datenübermittlung vom Barcode-Lesegerat 1 zur Vorrichtung 3 kann über Kontakte erfolgen oder drahtlos, wie dies aus dem Stand der Technik be¬ reits bekannt ist3 with a device is designated which has a holder 4 in the form of a receiving opening into which the barcode reader 1 can be inserted. The data transmission from the barcode reader 1 to the device 3 can take place via contacts or wirelessly, as is known from the prior art Technology is already known
Die Vorrichtung 3 verfugt über Anschlußmittel zur Übertragung der vom Barcode-Lesegerat 1 empfangenen Daten zu einem Funktelefon 5 In der Zeichnung sind die Anschlußmittel in Form eines an der Vorrichtung 3 angeschlossenen Kabels 7 darge¬ stellt, welches an seinem freien Ende einen Stecker 6 aufweist, der in eine Datenubertragungsbuchse des Funktelefons 5 ein¬ fuhrbar istThe device 3 has connection means for transmitting the data received from the barcode reading device 1 to a radio telephone 5. The connection means are shown in the drawing in the form of a cable 7 connected to the device 3, which has a plug 6 at its free end, which can be inserted into a data transmission socket of the radio telephone 5
Dabei kann vorgesehen sein, daß an der Vorrichtung 3 das Ubertragungskabel nicht fest angeschlossen, sondern über eine Steckverbindung angebracht ist Auf diese Weise können unter¬ schiedliche Verbmdungskabel mit unterschiedlichen Steckern 6 an die Vorrichtung 3 angeschlossen werden wobei die Stecker 6 an das jeweils verwendete Funktelefon 5 angepaßt sindIt can be provided that the transmission cable is not permanently connected to the device 3, but is attached via a plug connection. In this way, different connection cables with different plugs 6 can be connected to the device 3, the plugs 6 being connected to the radio telephone 5 used in each case are adjusted
Weiterhin kann in Abwandlung des dargestellten Ausfuhrungs¬ beispieles vorgesehen sein, eine drahtlose Datenübermittlung zwischen der Vorrichtung 3 und dem Funktelefon 5 vorzu¬ nehmen Zu diesem Zweck konnte ein Stecker ähnlich dem dar¬ gestellten Stecker 6 vorgesehen sein, der ein Empfangsmodul für die drahtlos übermittelten Daten umfaßt, welche von einemFurthermore, in a modification of the exemplary embodiment shown, provision can be made for wireless data transmission between the device 3 and the radio telephone 5. For this purpose, a plug similar to the illustrated plug 6 could be provided, which is a receiving module for the wirelessly transmitted data includes which of a
Sendemodul der Vorrichtung 3 oder direkt vom Barcode-Lese¬ gerat 1 ausgestrahlt werdenTransmitting module of the device 3 or directly from the barcode reader 1 are broadcast
Weiterhin kann in Abwandlung des dargestellten Ausführungs- beispiels vorgesehen sein ein Display im Barcode-Lesegerat 1 vorzusehen, so daß der Benutzer Anzeigen ggf in Klartext auf dem Barcode-Lesegerat 1 erkennen kann Dies kann beispiels¬ weise zur Kontrolle der eingelesenen Barcodes dienen, oder zur Benutzerfuhrung verwendet werden Es ist beispielsweise denkbar, daß der Benutzer ein Buch mit einer Vielzahl von Bar¬ codes mit sich fuhrt, wobei u a ein Barcode-Streifen 2 vorge¬ sehen sein kann, der eine persönliche Identifizierungsnummer des Benutzers darstellt Mit Hilfe des Displays kann der Be- nutzer bei Arbeitsbeginn aufgefordert werden, zunächst seine persönliche Identifizierungsnummer einzulesen, anschließend Ort und Zeit u dgl Für die einzelnen Arbeiten, beispielsweise Reparaturarbeiten, Pflegedienstleistungen od dgl kann vorge¬ sehen sein, zu Beginn und/oder am Ende dieser Arbeiten die Zeit bzw Zeitdauer sowie Art der ausgeführten Arbeit und ggf den momentanen Aufenthaltsort mit Hilfe des Barcode-Lese- gerates 1 einzulesen Die Daten werden im Barcode-Lesege¬ rat 1 zwischengespeichertFurthermore, in a modification of the embodiment shown For example, a display can be provided in the barcode reader 1, so that the user can recognize advertisements in plain text on the barcode reader 1. This can be used, for example, to check the barcodes that have been read in, or to guide the user. that the user carries a book with a large number of bar codes, which may include a bar code strip 2 which represents the user's personal identification number. The display can be used to prompt the user when starting work, First read in his personal identification number, then place and time and the like. For the individual work, for example repair work, care services or the like, provision can be made at the beginning and / or at the end of this work for the time or duration and type of work carried out and, if appropriate, the read in the current location using the barcode reader 1 D The data is buffered in the barcode reader 1
Anschließend wird das Barcode-Lesegerat 1 in die Halterung 4 der Vorrichtung 3 eingeführt wodurch die Übermittlung der im Barcode-Lesegerat 1 zwischengespeicherten Daten an die Vor¬ richtung 3 erfolgt Da das Barcode-Lesegerat 1 vorteilhaft über einen Akkumulator mit Energie versorgt wird, kann innerhalb der Vorrichtung 3 ein Akkulademodul vorgesehen sein, welches den Akku des Barcode-Lesegerates 1 aufladt, ggf kann durch eine entsprechende elektronische Schaltung eine Berechnung der erforderlichen Ladeintensitat erfolgenThe barcode reading device 1 is then inserted into the holder 4 of the device 3, whereby the data temporarily stored in the barcode reading device 1 is transmitted to the device 3. Since the barcode reading device 1 is advantageously supplied with energy via an accumulator, it can be used within the device 3 a battery charging module can be provided, which charges the battery of the barcode reader 1, if necessary, the required charging intensity can be calculated by means of a corresponding electronic circuit
Die nunmehr in der Vorrichtung 3 zwischengespeicherten Daten können anschließend über das Kabel 7, welches die Vorrich¬ tung 3 mit dem Stecker 6 verbindet zum Funktelefon 5 über¬ tragen werden Dabei kann ggf ein standardisiertes Daten- ubermitt-lungsprotokoll verwendet werden Zu diesem Zweck kann in der Vorrichtung 3 eine elektronische Schaltung vorge¬ sehen sein die die vom Barcode-Lesegerat 1 gelieferten Daten in einem derartig standardisierten Datenubermittlungsprotokoll an eine PCMCIA-Karte ausgibt, wobei am Kabel 7 das dem Stecker 6 gegenüberliegende Ende diese PCMCIA-Karte als Stecker aufweisen wurde mit der das Kabel 7 in die Vorrichtung 3 eingesteckt werden kann Derartige Anschlußkabel für Funk¬ telefone sind standardisiert und werden von den Telefonher¬ stellern angebotenThe data now temporarily stored in the device 3 can then be transmitted to the radio telephone 5 via the cable 7, which connects the device 3 with the plug 6. A standardized data transmission protocol can, if necessary, be used for this purpose in The device 3 is provided with an electronic circuit, which is the data supplied by the barcode reader 1 outputs in such a standardized data transmission protocol to a PCMCIA card, the end of the PCMCIA card opposite the connector 6 being provided as a plug on the cable 7 with which the cable 7 can be inserted into the device 3. Such connection cables for radio telephones are standardized and are offered by the telephone manufacturers
Alternativ zu einem derartig standardisierten Ubermittlungs- protokoll kann vorgesehen sein, die Ausgabe der Daten aus derAs an alternative to such a standardized transmission protocol, the data can be output from the
Vorrichtung 3 an das Funktelefon 5 entsprechend dem jeweils verwendeten Funktelefon 5 anzupassen und die Daten in dem jeweils telefonspezifischen Format zu übertragenAdapt device 3 to the radio telephone 5 according to the radio telephone 5 used in each case and to transmit the data in the respective telephone-specific format
Insbesondere in diesem Fall kann vorgesehen sein, anstelle der in der Zeichnung dargestellten Vorrichtung 3 lediglich einen ent¬ sprechend abgeänderten Stecker 6 zu verwenden, der den An¬ schluß an das Funktelefon ermöglicht und einerseits ein Empfangsmodul für die vom Barcode-Lesegerat 1 übermittelten Daten enthalt Aber auch bei einer notwendigen Umsetzung desIn this case in particular, it can be provided that instead of the device 3 shown in the drawing, only a correspondingly modified plug 6 is used, which enables the connection to the radio telephone and, on the one hand, contains a receiving module for the data transmitted by the barcode reading device 1 But also if the necessary implementation of the
Datenformates, wie sie im Ausführungsbeispiel anhand der Vor¬ richtung 3 beschrieben wurde kann eine derartige Umsetzung ggf in einem entsprechend abgewandelten Stecker 6 erfolgen, wobei ein derartiger Stecker die wesentlichen Merkmale der dargestellten Vorrichtung 3 beinhalten wurde und selbst eineData format such as that described in the exemplary embodiment with reference to the device 3 can be implemented in a correspondingly modified connector 6, such a connector containing the essential features of the device 3 shown and even one
Vorrichtung zum Übertragen der Daten darstellen wurdeDevice for transferring the data was presented
Das Funktelefon 5 wird üblicherweise mit Hilfe einer Berechti¬ gungskarte betrieben Dabei kann vorgesehen sein, eine Be- rechtigung ausschließlich zum Anwählen einer bestimmtenThe radio telephone 5 is usually operated with the aid of an authorization card. Provision can be made for authorization only to dial a specific one
Nummer vorzusehen, beispielsweise zur zentralen Verwaltung, namlich der Einsatzleitung Auf diese Weise wird gegenüber mobilen Datenfunktionsdiensten der Vorteil der Sprachverbin¬ dung geschaffen Dennoch ist ein Mißbrauch ausgeschlossen Eine bidirektionale Datenübermittlung kann zwischen der zentra¬ len Einsatzplanung und dem Funktelefon bzw dem Code- Lesestift vorgesehen sein Wenn zunächst die persönliche Identifizierungsnummer des Benutzers eingescannt wird und per Funktelefon an die Einsatzleitung übermittelt wird, kann von derTo provide a number, for example for central administration, namely the operations management. In this way, the advantage of the voice connection is created compared to mobile data function services. However, misuse is excluded A bidirectional data transmission can be provided between the central planning of the operation and the radio telephone or the code reader. If the user's personal identification number is first scanned and transmitted to the operation management by radio telephone, the operator can
Einsatzleitung eine Ruckubermittlung von Daten erfolgen, mit denen beispielsweise die Benutzerfuhrung im Display des Bar- code-Lesegerates 1 festgelegt wird Auf diese Weise kann das¬ selbe Fahrzeug mit demselben Funktelefon 5, derselben Vor- richtung 3 und demselben Barcode-Lesegerat 1 ab-wechselnd von Benutzern unterschiedlicher Qualifikation oder sogar unter¬ schiedlicher Berufe genutzt werden wobei jeder Benutzer sein persönliches Buch mit Barcode-Streifen 2 und seiner persönli¬ chen Identifizierungsnummer mit sich fuhrt, in denen die für sein Einsatzgebiet typischen Angaben enthalten sind The operations management is sent back data with which, for example, the user guidance is determined in the display of the barcode reading device 1. In this way, the same vehicle can alternate with the same radio telephone 5, the same device 3 and the same barcode reading device 1 be used by users of different qualifications or even different professions, each user carrying his personal book with barcode strips 2 and his personal identification number, which contain the information typical of his area of application

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PatentansprücheClaims
1 Vorrichtung zur Datenerfassung mit einer Empfangs¬ einrichtung für Daten aus einem Barcode-Lesegerat, ge^ kennzeichnet durch Anschlußmittel zur Verbindung der Vorrichtung (3) mit einem Funktelefon (5)1 device for data acquisition with a receiving device for data from a barcode reader, characterized by connection means for connecting the device (3) to a radio telephone (5)
2 Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , gekennzeichnet durch eine elektronische Schaltung zur Umsetzung der vom Bar- code-Lesegerat (1 ) aufgenommenen Daten in ein für das Funktelefon (5) geeignetes Datenformat2 Device according to claim 1, characterized by an electronic circuit for converting the data recorded by the bar code reading device (1) into a data format suitable for the radio telephone (5)
3 Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, gekennzeichnet durch eine Halterung (4) zur Aufnahme des Barcode- Lesegerätes (1 ) wahrend der Datenübertragung vom3 Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by a holder (4) for receiving the barcode reader (1) during the data transmission from
Barcode-Lesegerat (1 ) zur Vorrichtung (3)Barcode reader (1) for device (3)
4 Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Vorrichtung (3) eine Akkuladestation für ein akkubetriebenes Barcode-Lese¬ gerat (1 ) umfaßt 4 Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device (3) comprises a battery charging station for a battery-operated barcode reader (1)
EP96945749A 1995-11-24 1996-11-22 Device for the transfer of data from a bar code pen to a portable telephone Withdrawn EP0864220A2 (en)

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EP03028809A EP1443744A3 (en) 1995-11-24 1996-11-22 Method and device for the transfer of data comprising a bar code reader and a mobile telephone

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DE29518675U DE29518675U1 (en) 1995-11-24 1995-11-24 Device for data transmission from a barcode pen to a cell phone
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PCT/DE1996/002253 WO1997020420A2 (en) 1995-11-24 1996-11-22 Device for the transfer of data from a bar code pen to a portable telephone

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