EP1155845A2 - Communication system, especially for the manufacture of print media - Google Patents

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EP1155845A2
EP1155845A2 EP01110046A EP01110046A EP1155845A2 EP 1155845 A2 EP1155845 A2 EP 1155845A2 EP 01110046 A EP01110046 A EP 01110046A EP 01110046 A EP01110046 A EP 01110046A EP 1155845 A2 EP1155845 A2 EP 1155845A2
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  • the invention relates to a system for communication between an output unit, the can generate and / or forward information, particularly in the form of a file, and a receiving unit that can receive at least part of the information.
  • This file is usually converted into a raster imaging processor (RIP) created the color separation file required for each color to be printed.
  • RIP raster imaging processor
  • These color separation files For reasons of the desired standardization in a specified data format, currently saved in so-called Print Production Format (PPF) as pixel graphics.
  • PPF Print Production Format
  • This PPF files are then in turn like the respective end devices for example the platesetter, the printing press, especially in the case of so-called Direct imaging printing machines in which the printing plate is exposed in the printing press is passed on.
  • an output device such as the RIP with individual devices such as one or more printing machines or the Device for calculating the color separations
  • EP 639 456 Communication system known.
  • those in the Prepress generated data with the help of a file to connected printing units communicates, with this file all the technically required parameters of the respective Orders such as color assignment, formats, paper thickness and the like contains.
  • the file can still be enriched with additional data that the required information about the machine couplings, turning device, Finishing, powdering, color, cut or fold registration included. This file is then passed on to the respective end devices.
  • a central data transmission and Data processing device the production process, the for a new one Print job available printing machine selected and for the Print job required data are transferred to the printing press. These dates can also contain current production data.
  • a disadvantage of the known data communication is that the amount of data that to the individual end devices such as the printing press or the Post press machines are passed on, are extremely large and in part contain redundant or redundant information for the respective device. So for example, image data transmitted by the Cutting device are not required. This leads to a considerable loss of time because a large amount of unnecessary data can be read from the individual devices got to.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore a system for communication propose between an output unit and a receiving unit, the temporal is optimized.
  • this object is achieved by a system with the features according to Claim 1 solved.
  • the output unit is a grid Imaging processor designed, the information in the form of a so-called print production formats file (PPF file) transmitted to a filter unit.
  • PPF file print production formats file
  • the filter unit is a lot of data about the end devices connected to the filter unit like for example a cutting machine, a folding machine or a printing machine deposited.
  • This information is stored in a memory area of the filter unit are, for example, in the type of information that the respective terminal required, or in what communication standard when communicating with the the respective end device must be observed.
  • the filter unit By using the filter unit there are a number of advantages in particular, is that information contained in the PPF file is only are passed on to the end devices to the extent that they are also passed on by the respective Devices are needed. In addition, it is easily possible to have redundant ones To filter out information. Also the data format of the from the output unit to the Information transmitted to the filter unit can be easily modernized or redesigned, without it being necessary to modernize the end devices or exchange. Furthermore, the use of the filter unit according to the invention offers the Advantage that communication between the output unit and a third-party device can be achieved solely by the fact that the and required data are stored in the filter unit.
  • FIG. 1 shows a simple example of a communication system according to the invention.
  • an output unit 10 is provided which is able to supply information generate and / or forward.
  • This output unit can be, for example a raster imaging processor (RIP), a print production system (PPS), a Imposition station or about to trade an industry software package, each generate different data that are to be forwarded to a terminal 14.
  • RIP raster imaging processor
  • PPS print production system
  • Imposition station or about to trade an industry software package
  • At the terminal 14 can be, for example, a printing press, a folding machine, a cutting machine, an platesetter or another in the field of graphic Trade terminal used in industry.
  • Outgoing file 10 outgoing file 16 now not directly to the terminal 14 transmitted, but first fed to a filter unit 12.
  • Essential for that The invention is that the filter unit 12 has access to data associated with it Has receiving unit.
  • the filter unit 12 can be designed such that For example, a memory area 13 is provided in the filter unit, in which the data relevant to the forwarding of the file 16 to the receiving unit 14 permanently or can be stored volatile.
  • This data which is in the filter unit 12 held or at least accessible to it, contain data of the connected Receiving unit 14, which are directed to the requirements that the connected Receiving unit 14 required with regard to data reception. So stand in particular the filter unit 12 data of the receiving unit 14 are available, which are in the manner Quantity, the communication standard to be followed or the version number of the Get communication standards.
  • the output unit 10 for example, a RIP that received a file from prepress and this in converts a bitmap file and then feeds it to the filter unit 12 as a file 16.
  • the incoming bitmap file is analyzed and sent to a Receiving unit forwarded for example a cutting machine. It is Obviously the cutting machine does not have all the information as well that of the bitmap file 16 z. B. must be supplied via the color separations. Is accordingly that the cutting unit stores in the filter unit 12 specifically for the cutting unit Data on the cutting marks required.
  • the filter unit 12 is also deposited in which data format the data 16 'is passed on to the cutting unit 14 should be.
  • FIG. 2 shows a further embodiment of the communication system according to the invention shown.
  • a filter unit 12 has a plurality of receiving units 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d, which are used, for example, in a printing press, an platesetter, a folding machine, a cutting station or another external device can. Of course, these terminals can also be provided several times. For each of the devices has the filter unit 12 access to data which is necessary for a Communication with the terminals 14a to 14d correspond. In particular, this data again in a non-volatile or volatile memory 13 of the filter unit Store 12 so that they can be used to prepare the incoming file 16 can.
  • the filter unit 12 with each or one of the connected Receiving units 14a to 14d come into contact and through a mutual Communication requests the relevant data and then in a non-volatile or volatile memory 13 of the filter unit 12 at least for this Saves the communication process.
  • a file supplied to the filter unit or a file supplied to the filter unit Modified protocol On the basis of those stored in the filter unit 12 relating to the receiving units Data is a file supplied to the filter unit or a file supplied to the filter unit Modified protocol.
  • algorithms or conditions are stored, based on which the Treatment or modification of the file 16 with special consideration of the for the respective terminal stored information is possible.
  • a incoming file 16 in a certain standard to the filter unit 12 like for example the so-called CIP3 standard or the PJTF (portable job ticket formats) be transmitted.
  • CIP3 standard or the PJTF portable job ticket formats
  • certain information can also be obtained from the file 16 are filtered out in order to only transmit the information to the receiving device, which also needs this.
  • Data relevant to printing presses such as the position of the pixels in the color separation
  • the Data filter unit 12 takes over a so-called "routing function", that is to say that the data filter unit 12 decides on the basis of the incoming data 16 for which of the connected devices this data is suitable and determined.
  • FIG. 3 shows a further embodiment of the invention, in which two Output units 10, 11 are provided, each of which contains information, in particular in Forward the form of a file or a protocol 16, 17 to a filter unit 12.
  • the output units 10 and 11 are connected to the filter unit 12 transmit redundant data, so that at least in part data is sent to the filter unit 12 are transmitted, are duplicated.
  • the output unit 10 could, for. B. the data job name, job number, cutting and folding marks as well as values for the Ink zone setting while the output unit 11 job name, Order number, dates and the name of the work step involved transmit the filter unit 12.
  • the Output unit 10 and output unit 11 transmit data of different origins can, so that, for example, essentially technical from the output unit 10 Data and in the output unit 11 essentially order-related data to the Forward filter unit 12. Those from the different output units coming data can of course also be sent to the Filter unit 12 are transmitted. In the filter unit 12 this data can either unchanged or saved in a suitable data format. Beyond that it is also possible to have the individual files 16 and 17 as soon as these data have been received to link together in a suitable manner, in particular redundant Information to be eliminated.
  • the information can be forwarded to one of the connected devices via different techniques are done.
  • there is a temporal or a event-based control so that when a certain point in time occurs or when a certain event occurs, the data required in the correct format to be forwarded to the terminal.
  • This forwarding can also depend on various conditions be made. Especially in the event that not just two but several Output units are available, which each forward files to the filter unit, can forward the appropriate information from the filter unit 12 to the respective terminal, for example, depending on whether it is possible that Forwarding information to a terminal device depending on whether of certain output units have received all information about an order.

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In a communication system, which is used in particular in the production of print media, information coming from an output file is forwarded to a receiving unit. However, this information is not forwarded directly but via a filter unit which has access to the requirements of the receiving unit.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein System zur Kommunikation zwischen einer Ausgangseinheit, die eine Information insbesondere in Form einer Datei erzeugen und/oder weiterleiten kann, und einer Empfangseinheit, die wenigstens einen Teil der Information empfangen kann.The invention relates to a system for communication between an output unit, the can generate and / or forward information, particularly in the form of a file, and a receiving unit that can receive at least part of the information.

Bei der Weiterentwicklung der Technologien im Bereich der grafischen Industrie besteht das große Bedürfnis, die bislang überwiegend getrennt voneinander betriebenen Prozesse Druckvorstufe, Druck und Drucknachbearbeitung sowie gegebenenfalls die Auftragsbearbeitung besser miteinander zu verbinden.In the further development of technologies in the area of the graphic industry exists the great need, the processes that were previously mainly operated separately from each other Prepress, printing and post-processing as well as, if applicable To better combine order processing.

In vielen Systemen der grafischen Industrie werden derzeit im Bereich der Druckvorstufe Vorlagen auf unterschiedlichste Weisen erstellt. Zur Weiterverarbeitung dieser Vorlagen werden diese, soweit nötig, digitalisiert und anschießend mit zusätzlichen Informationen über die später zu druckende Seite ausgestattet. Dabei wird ein sogenanntes Ausschussschema erzeugt, das die Informationen über den zu druckenden Bogen, insbesondere über die Anordnung der Seiten des späteren Endprodukts, enthält. Diese digital vorliegende Datei kann darüber hinaus um zusätzliche Informationen wie z. B. die Lage und Länge der Schneideregistermarken, Farbmessstreifen oder andere Zusatzinformationen ergänzt werden, die bei der späteren Verarbeitung des Bogens benötigt werden.Many systems in the graphics industry are currently used in prepress Templates created in a variety of ways. For further processing of these templates If necessary, these are digitized and then with additional information over the page to be printed later. A so-called Rejects scheme that generates the information about the sheet to be printed, especially about the arrangement of the pages of the later end product. This digitally available file can also for additional information such. B. the Location and length of the cutting register marks, color measuring strips or others Additional information will be added to the later processing of the sheet are needed.

Aus dieser Datei wird üblicherweise mit Hilfe eines Raster-Imaging-Prozessors (RIP) die für jede zu druckende Farbe benötigte Farbauszugsdatei erstellt. Diese Farbauszugsdateien werden aus Gründen der angestrebten Standardisierung in einem festgelegten Datenformat, zur Zeit im sogenannten Print Production Formate (PPF) als Pixelgrafik gespeichert. Diese PPF-Dateien werden dann anschließend wiederum den jeweiligen Endgeräten wie beispielsweise dem Plattenbelichter, der Druckmaschine, insbesondere im Fall sogenannter Direct Imaging Druckmaschinen, bei denen die Druckplatte in der Druckmaschine belichtet wird, weitergegeben. Darüber hinaus ist es im Druckprozess erforderlich, aus der jeweiligen Farbauszugsdatei die Flächendeckungswerte der einzelnen Farben zu berechnen, was entweder in einem separaten Arbeitsgang an einer eigenen Maschine oder unmittelbar aus der Farbauszugsdatei im PPF erfolgen kann.This file is usually converted into a raster imaging processor (RIP) created the color separation file required for each color to be printed. These color separation files For reasons of the desired standardization in a specified data format, currently saved in so-called Print Production Format (PPF) as pixel graphics. This PPF files are then in turn like the respective end devices for example the platesetter, the printing press, especially in the case of so-called Direct imaging printing machines in which the printing plate is exposed in the printing press is passed on. In addition, it is necessary in the printing process from the to calculate the area coverage values of the individual colors in the respective color separation file, what either in a separate operation on your own machine or directly can be done from the color separation file in the PPF.

Im Hinblick auf die Kommunikation eines Ausgangsgerätes wie beispielsweise dem RIP mit einzelnen Endgeräten wie beispielsweise einer oder mehrerer Druckmaschinen oder der Vorrichtung zur Berechnung der Farbauszüge ist aus der EP 639 456 ein Kommunikationssystem bekannt. Bei diesem Kommunikationssystem werden die in der Druckvorstufe erzeugten Daten mit Hilfe einer Datei an angeschlossene Druckeinheiten kommuniziert, wobei diese Datei alle technisch erforderlichen Parameter des jeweiligen Auftrages wie Farbbelegung, Formate, Papierdicke und ähnliches enthält. Darüber hinaus kann die Datei weiterhin mit zusätzlichen Daten angereichert werden, die die erforderlichen Informationen über die Maschinenkupplungen, Wendeeinrichtung, Finishing, Pudereinrichtung, Farb-, Schnitt- oder Falzregistrierung enthalten. Diese Datei wird dann anschließend an die jeweiligen Endgeräte weitergegeben.With regard to the communication of an output device such as the RIP with individual devices such as one or more printing machines or the Device for calculating the color separations is from EP 639 456 Communication system known. In this communication system, those in the Prepress generated data with the help of a file to connected printing units communicates, with this file all the technically required parameters of the respective Orders such as color assignment, formats, paper thickness and the like contains. Furthermore the file can still be enriched with additional data that the required information about the machine couplings, turning device, Finishing, powdering, color, cut or fold registration included. This file is then passed on to the respective end devices.

Ein Kommunikationssystem zur Übertragung von Informationen von einer zentralen Datenverarbeitungseinrichtung auf mehrere Endgeräte, z. B. mehrere Druckmaschinen, ist aus der EP 395 890 bekannt. Dabei überwacht eine zentrale Datenübertragungs- und Datenverarbeitungseinrichtung den Produktionsablauf, wobei die für einen neuen Druckauftrag zur Verfügung stehende Druckmaschine ausgewählt und die für den Druckauftrag erforderlichen Daten an die Druckmaschine übertragen werden. Diese Daten können auch aktuelle Produktionsdaten enthalten.A communication system for the transmission of information from a central Data processing device on several devices, e.g. B. several printing presses known from EP 395 890. A central data transmission and Data processing device the production process, the for a new one Print job available printing machine selected and for the Print job required data are transferred to the printing press. These dates can also contain current production data.

Nachteilig an der bekannten Datenkommunikation ist allerdings, dass die Datenmenge, die an die einzelnen Endgeräte wie beispielsweise die Druckmaschine oder die Drucknachbearbeitungsmaschine weitergegeben werden, äußerst groß sind und zum Teil für das jeweilige Endgerät überflüssige oder redundante Informationen enthalten. So werden beispielsweise an die Schneideeinrichtung auch Bilddaten übermittelt, die von der Schneideeinrichtung nicht benötigt werden. Dies führt zu einem erheblichen Zeitverlust, da eine große Menge von unnötigen Daten von den einzelnen Endgeräten gelesen werden muss.A disadvantage of the known data communication, however, is that the amount of data that to the individual end devices such as the printing press or the Post press machines are passed on, are extremely large and in part contain redundant or redundant information for the respective device. So For example, image data transmitted by the Cutting device are not required. This leads to a considerable loss of time because a large amount of unnecessary data can be read from the individual devices got to.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, ein System zur Kommunikation zwischen einer Ausgangseinheit und einer Empfangseinheit vorzuschlagen, das zeitlich optimiert ist.The object of the present invention is therefore a system for communication propose between an output unit and a receiving unit, the temporal is optimized.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch ein System mit den Merkmalen gemäß Anspruch 1 gelöst.According to the invention, this object is achieved by a system with the features according to Claim 1 solved.

Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Filtereinheit ist es nun möglich, die Übermittlungszeit der Daten zwischen der Ausgangs- und der Empfangseinheit erheblich zu verkürzen.With the filter unit according to the invention it is now possible to determine the transmission time of the To significantly shorten data between the output and the receiving unit.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist die Ausgangseinheit als Raster Imaging Prozessor ausgebildet, der die Informationen in Form einer sogenannten Print-Production-Formate-Datei (PPF-Datei) an eine Filtereinheit übermittelt. In der Filtereinheit ist eine Vielzahl von Daten über die an die Filtereinheit angeschlossenen Endgeräte wie beispielsweise eine Schneidemaschine, eine Falzmaschine oder eine Druckmaschine hinterlegt. Diese Informationen, die in einem Speicherbereich der Filtereinheit abgelegt sind, bestehen beispielsweise in der Art der Informationen, die das jeweilige Endgerät benötigt, oder darin, welcher Kommunikationsstandard bei der Kommunikation mit dem jeweiligen Endgerät einzuhalten ist.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the output unit is a grid Imaging processor designed, the information in the form of a so-called print production formats file (PPF file) transmitted to a filter unit. In the filter unit is a lot of data about the end devices connected to the filter unit like for example a cutting machine, a folding machine or a printing machine deposited. This information is stored in a memory area of the filter unit are, for example, in the type of information that the respective terminal required, or in what communication standard when communicating with the the respective end device must be observed.

Durch den Einsatz der Filtereinheit ergeben sich eine Reihe von Vorteilen, die insbesondere darin bestehen, dass Informationen, die in der PPF-Datei vorhanden sind, nur in dem Umfang an die Endgeräte weitergegeben werden, wie diese auch von jeweiligen Endgeräten benötigt werden. Darüber hinaus ist es leicht möglich redundant vorhandene Informationen auszufiltem. Auch das Datenformat der von der Ausgangseinheit an die Filtereinheit übermittelten Information lässt sich leicht modernisieren oder umgestalten, ohne dass es dadurch erforderlich wäre, die Endgeräte auch zu modernisieren oder auszutauschen. Weiterhin bietet der erfindungsgemäße Einsatz der Filtereinheit den Vorteil, dass eine Kommunikation zwischen der Ausgangseinheit und einem Fremdgerät alleine dadurch erzielt werden kann, dass die für das Fremdgerät typischen und erforderlichen Daten in der Filtereinheit hinterlegt werden.By using the filter unit there are a number of advantages in particular, is that information contained in the PPF file is only are passed on to the end devices to the extent that they are also passed on by the respective Devices are needed. In addition, it is easily possible to have redundant ones To filter out information. Also the data format of the from the output unit to the Information transmitted to the filter unit can be easily modernized or redesigned, without it being necessary to modernize the end devices or exchange. Furthermore, the use of the filter unit according to the invention offers the Advantage that communication between the output unit and a third-party device can be achieved solely by the fact that the and required data are stored in the filter unit.

Weitere Vorteile und vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der nachfolgenden Figuren sowie deren Beschreibungsteile, bei deren Darstellung zu Gunsten der Übersichtlichkeit auf eine detailgetreue Wiedergabe verzichtet wurde.Further advantages and advantageous developments of the invention are the subject of following figures and their parts of the description, in their representation in favor for the sake of clarity, a detailed reproduction has been dispensed with.

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Figur 1 zeigt ein einfaches Beispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Kommunikationssystems. Dabei ist eine Ausgangseinheit 10 vorgesehen, die in der Lage ist, eine Information zu erzeugen und/oder weiterzuleiten. Bei dieser Ausgangseinheit kann es sich beispielsweise um einen Raster-Imaging-Prozessor (RIP), um ein Print Production System (PPS), um eine Ausschießstation oder etwa um ein Branchensoftwarepaket handeln, die jeweils unterschiedliche Daten erzeugen, die an ein Endgerät 14 weitergeleitet werden sollen. Bei dem Endgerät 14 kann es sich beispielsweise um eine Druckmaschine, eine Falzmaschine, eine Schneidemaschine, einen Plattenbelichter oder ein anderes im Bereich der grafischen Industrie verwendetes Endgerät handeln. Erfindungsgemäß wird die aus der Ausgangsstation 10 ausgehende Datei 16 nun nicht unmittelbar an das Endgerät 14 übermittelt, sondern zunächst einer Filtereinheit 12 zugeführt. Wesentlich für die Erfindung ist, dass die Filtereinheit 12 Zugang zu Daten der ihr zugeordneten Empfangseinheit hat. Hierzu kann die Filtereinheit 12 so ausgestaltet sein, dass beispielsweise ein Speicherbereich 13 in der Filtereinheit vorgesehen ist, in welchem die für die Weiterleitung der Datei 16 an die Empfangseinheit 14 relevanten Daten permanent oder flüchtig gespeichert werden können. Diese Daten, die in der Filtereinheit 12 vorgehalten oder ihr zumindest zugänglich sind, beinhalten Daten der angeschlossenen Empfangseinheit 14, die auf die Erfordernisse gerichtet sind, die die angeschlossene Empfangseinheit 14 im Hinblick auf den Datenempfang benötigt. Insbesondere stehen also der Filtereinheit 12 Daten der Empfangseinheit 14 zur Verfügung, die sich auf die Art, Menge, den einzuhaltenden Kommunikationsstandard oder die Versionsnummer des Kommunikationsstandards beziehen.Figure 1 shows a simple example of a communication system according to the invention. In this case, an output unit 10 is provided which is able to supply information generate and / or forward. This output unit can be, for example a raster imaging processor (RIP), a print production system (PPS), a Imposition station or about to trade an industry software package, each generate different data that are to be forwarded to a terminal 14. At the terminal 14 can be, for example, a printing press, a folding machine, a cutting machine, an platesetter or another in the field of graphic Trade terminal used in industry. According to the invention Outgoing file 10 outgoing file 16 now not directly to the terminal 14 transmitted, but first fed to a filter unit 12. Essential for that The invention is that the filter unit 12 has access to data associated with it Has receiving unit. For this purpose, the filter unit 12 can be designed such that For example, a memory area 13 is provided in the filter unit, in which the data relevant to the forwarding of the file 16 to the receiving unit 14 permanently or can be stored volatile. This data, which is in the filter unit 12 held or at least accessible to it, contain data of the connected Receiving unit 14, which are directed to the requirements that the connected Receiving unit 14 required with regard to data reception. So stand in particular the filter unit 12 data of the receiving unit 14 are available, which are in the manner Quantity, the communication standard to be followed or the version number of the Get communication standards.

In einer konkreten Ausgestaltung der Erfindung kann die Ausgangseinheit 10 beispielsweise ein RIP sein, der eine Datei von der Druckvorstufe erhalten hat und diese in eine Bitmapdatei umsetzt und anschließend als Datei 16 der Filtereinheit 12 zuführt. In der Filtereinheit 12 wird die ankommenden Bitmapdatei analysiert und an eine Empfangseinheit beispielsweise eine Schneidemaschine weitergeleitet. Es ist offensichtlich, dass die Schneidemaschine nicht mit ebenfalls den gesamten Informationen der der Bitmapdatei 16 z. B. über die Farbauszüge versorgt werden muss. Entsprechend ist in der Filtereinheit 12 speziell für die Schneideeinheit hinterlegt, dass die Schneideeinheit Daten über die Schneidemarken benötigt. Darüber hinaus ist in der Filtereinheit 12 auch hinterlegt, in welchem Datenformat die Daten 16' an die Schneideeinheit 14 weitergegeben werden sollen.In a specific embodiment of the invention, the output unit 10 for example, a RIP that received a file from prepress and this in converts a bitmap file and then feeds it to the filter unit 12 as a file 16. In the Filter unit 12, the incoming bitmap file is analyzed and sent to a Receiving unit forwarded for example a cutting machine. It is Obviously the cutting machine does not have all the information as well that of the bitmap file 16 z. B. must be supplied via the color separations. Is accordingly that the cutting unit stores in the filter unit 12 specifically for the cutting unit Data on the cutting marks required. In addition, the filter unit 12 is also deposited in which data format the data 16 'is passed on to the cutting unit 14 should be.

In Figur 2 ist eine weitere Ausführung des erfindungsgemäßen Kommunikationssystems gezeigt. Dabei sind einer Filtereinheit 12 eine Mehrzahl von Empfangseinheiten 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d zugeordnet, die beispielsweise in einer Druckmaschine, einem Plattenbelichter, einer Falzmaschine, einer Schneidestation oder einem anderen externen Gerät bestehen können. Selbstverständlich können diese Endgeräte auch mehrfach vorgesehen werden. Für jedes der Geräte hat die Filtereinheit 12 Zugang zu Daten, die den Erfordernissen für eine Kommunikation mit den Endgeräten 14a bis 14d entsprechen. Insbesondere lassen sich diese Daten wieder in einem nicht flüchtigen oder flüchtigen Speicher 13 der Filtereinheit 12 ablegen, so dass diese für die Aufbereitung der eingehenden Datei 16 benutzt werden kann. FIG. 2 shows a further embodiment of the communication system according to the invention shown. A filter unit 12 has a plurality of receiving units 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d, which are used, for example, in a printing press, an platesetter, a folding machine, a cutting station or another external device can. Of course, these terminals can also be provided several times. For each of the devices has the filter unit 12 access to data which is necessary for a Communication with the terminals 14a to 14d correspond. In particular, this data again in a non-volatile or volatile memory 13 of the filter unit Store 12 so that they can be used to prepare the incoming file 16 can.

Es ist auch möglich, dass die Filtereinheit 12 mit jedem oder einem der angeschlossenen Empfangseinheiten 14a bis 14d in Kontakt tritt und durch eine wechselseitige Kommunikation die relevanten Daten erfragt und anschließend in einem nicht flüchtigen oder flüchtigen Speicher 13 der Filtereinheit 12 zumindest für diesen Kommunikationsvorgang abspeichert.It is also possible that the filter unit 12 with each or one of the connected Receiving units 14a to 14d come into contact and through a mutual Communication requests the relevant data and then in a non-volatile or volatile memory 13 of the filter unit 12 at least for this Saves the communication process.

Anhand der in der Filtereinheit 12 hinterlegten auf die Empfangseinheiten bezogenen Daten wird eine der Filtereinheit zugeführte Datei oder ein der Filtereinheit zugeführtes Protokoll modifiziert. Bei diesem Vorgang ist es selbstverständlich auch möglich, dass in der Filtereinheit 12 Algorithmen oder Bedingungen hinterlegt sind, anhand derer die Behandlung oder Modifizierung der Datei 16 unter spezieller Berücksichtigung der für das jeweilige Endgerät hinterlegten Informationen möglich ist. So kann beispielsweise eine ankommende Datei 16 in einem bestimmten Standard an die Filtereinheit 12 wie beispielsweise dem sogenannten CIP3-Standard oder dem PJTF (Portable-Job-Ticket-Formate) übermittelt werden. Sollen bestimmte Informationen aus dieser Datei an eines der Endgeräte 14a bis 14d weitergegeben werden, so wird geprüft, welcher Kommunikationsstandard bei der Kommunikation mit dem jeweiligen Endgerät einzuhalten ist. Entsprechend wird die Datei vor der Kommunikation der Filtereinheit 12 mit dem Endgerät modifiziert, so dass dieser Standard eingehalten werden kann.On the basis of those stored in the filter unit 12 relating to the receiving units Data is a file supplied to the filter unit or a file supplied to the filter unit Modified protocol. In this process it is of course also possible that in the filter unit 12 algorithms or conditions are stored, based on which the Treatment or modification of the file 16 with special consideration of the for the respective terminal stored information is possible. For example, a incoming file 16 in a certain standard to the filter unit 12 like for example the so-called CIP3 standard or the PJTF (portable job ticket formats) be transmitted. Should certain information from this file be sent to one of the Terminals 14a to 14d are passed on, it is checked which Communication standard for communication with the respective end device is to be observed. Correspondingly, the file before the filter unit 12 communicates modified with the end device so that this standard can be met.

Darüber hinaus können bei Bedarf aus der Datei 16 auch bestimmte Informationen ausgefiltert werden, um lediglich die Informationen an das Empfangsgerät zu übertragen, welches diese auch benötigt. Insbesondere kann dabei daran gedacht werden, für Druckmaschinen relevante Daten, wie beispielsweise die Position der Pixel im Farbauszug, aus der Datei auszusondern, wenn diese an ein Schneidegerät übermittelt wird, oder lediglich die Position der Schneidemarken an das Schneidegerät direkt zu übermitteln. Neben dieser, sogenannten Datenfilterfunktion, kann auch vorgesehen werden, dass die Datenfiltereinheit 12 eine sogenannte "Routing-Funktion" übernimmt, das heißt also dass die Datenfiltereinheit 12 anhand der einkommenden Daten 16 entscheidet, für welches der angeschlossenen Endgeräte diese Daten geeignet und bestimmt sind. In addition, if necessary, certain information can also be obtained from the file 16 are filtered out in order to only transmit the information to the receiving device, which also needs this. In particular, it can be thought of for Data relevant to printing presses, such as the position of the pixels in the color separation, to be removed from the file if it is transmitted to a cutting device, or only to transmit the position of the cutting marks directly to the cutting device. In addition to this so-called data filter function, it can also be provided that the Data filter unit 12 takes over a so-called "routing function", that is to say that the data filter unit 12 decides on the basis of the incoming data 16 for which of the connected devices this data is suitable and determined.

In Figur 3 ist eine weitere Ausführungsform der Erfindung gezeigt, bei der zwei Ausgangseinheiten 10, 11 vorgesehen sind, die jeweils Informationen, insbesondere in Form einer Datei oder eines Protokolls 16, 17 an eine Filtereinheit 12 weiterleiten.FIG. 3 shows a further embodiment of the invention, in which two Output units 10, 11 are provided, each of which contains information, in particular in Forward the form of a file or a protocol 16, 17 to a filter unit 12.

Dabei ist es möglich, dass die Ausgangseinheiten 10 und 11 an die Filtereinheit 12 redundante Daten übermitteln, so dass zumindest zum Teil Daten, die an die Filtereinheit 12 übermittelt werden, doppelt vorhanden sind. Die Ausgangseinheit 10 könnte dabei z. B. die Daten Auftragsname, Auftragsnummer, Schneide- und Falzmarken sowie Werte für die Farbzoneneinstellung beinhalten, während die Ausgangseinheit 11 Auftragsname, Auftragsnummer, Termine sowie den Namen, um welchen Arbeitsgang es sich handelt, an die Filtereinheit 12 übermitteln. Von besonderer Bedeutung ist dabei die Tatsache, dass die Ausgangseinheit 10 und die Ausgangseinheit 11 Daten verschiedener Herkunft übermitteln können, so dass beispielsweise aus der Ausgangseinheit 10 im Wesentlichen technische Daten und in der Ausgangseinheit 11 im Wesentlichen auftragsbezogene Daten an die Filtereinheit 12 weiterleiten. Die aus den unterschiedlichen Ausgangseinheiten kommenden Daten können selbstverständlich auch in verschiedenen Standards an die Filtereinheit 12 übermittelt werden. In der Filtereinheit 12 können diese Daten entweder unverändert oder in einem geeigneten Datenformat gespeichert werden. Darüber hinaus ist es auch möglich, bereits nach dem Eingang dieser Daten die einzelnen Dateien 16 und 17 in einer geeigneten Weise miteinander zu verknüpfen, wobei insbesondere redundante Informationen beseitigt werden.It is possible that the output units 10 and 11 are connected to the filter unit 12 transmit redundant data, so that at least in part data is sent to the filter unit 12 are transmitted, are duplicated. The output unit 10 could, for. B. the data job name, job number, cutting and folding marks as well as values for the Ink zone setting while the output unit 11 job name, Order number, dates and the name of the work step involved transmit the filter unit 12. Of particular importance is the fact that the Output unit 10 and output unit 11 transmit data of different origins can, so that, for example, essentially technical from the output unit 10 Data and in the output unit 11 essentially order-related data to the Forward filter unit 12. Those from the different output units coming data can of course also be sent to the Filter unit 12 are transmitted. In the filter unit 12 this data can either unchanged or saved in a suitable data format. Beyond that it is also possible to have the individual files 16 and 17 as soon as these data have been received to link together in a suitable manner, in particular redundant Information to be eliminated.

Das Weiterleiten der Informationen an eines der angeschlossenen Endgeräte kann über verschiedene Techniken erfolgen. Dabei kommt insbesondere eine zeitliche oder eine ereignisbezogene Steuerung in Betracht, so dass bei Eintritt eines bestimmten Zeitpunktes bzw. bei Eintritt eines bestimmten Ereignisses die jeweils benötigten Daten in dem richtigen Format an das Endgerät weitergeleitet werden.The information can be forwarded to one of the connected devices via different techniques are done. In particular, there is a temporal or a event-based control, so that when a certain point in time occurs or when a certain event occurs, the data required in the correct format to be forwarded to the terminal.

Diese Weiterleitung kann darüber hinaus noch von verschiedenen Bedingungen abhängig gemacht werden. Insbesondere für den Fall, dass nicht nur zwei sondern mehrere Ausgangseinheiten vorhanden sind, die jeweils Dateien an die Filtereinheit weiterleiten, kann die Weiterleitung der geeigneten Information von der Filtereinheit 12 auf das jeweilige Endgerät beispielsweise davon abhängig gemacht werden, ob es ist möglich, das Weiterleiten von Informationen an ein Endgerät davon abhängig zu machen, ob von bestimmten Ausgangseinheiten alle Informationen zu einem Auftrag eingegangen sind.This forwarding can also depend on various conditions be made. Especially in the event that not just two but several Output units are available, which each forward files to the filter unit, can forward the appropriate information from the filter unit 12 to the respective terminal, for example, depending on whether it is possible that Forwarding information to a terminal device depending on whether of certain output units have received all information about an order.

Wegen der Fülle der möglichen Steuermechanismen sei hier lediglich allgemein auf die in der Datenverarbeitung allgemein bekannten Push- und Pull-Techniken verwiesen. Because of the abundance of possible control mechanisms, only general reference is made to the in the data processing generally known push and pull techniques.

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System zur Kommunikation zwischen einer Ausgangseinheit (10, 11), die eine Information (16) insbesondere in Form einer Datei oder eines Protokolls erzeugen und/oder weiterleiten kann, und einer Empfangseinheit (14), die wenigstens einen Teil der Information (16') empfangen kann,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwischen der Ausgangseinheit (10, 11) und der Empfangseinheit (14) eine Filtereinrichtung (12) vorgesehen ist, welche die von der Ausgangseinheit (10, 11) kommenden Daten entsprechend den Erfordernissen der Empfangseinheit weiterleitet.
System for communication between an output unit (10, 11), which can generate and / or forward information (16), in particular in the form of a file or a protocol, and a receiving unit (14), which contains at least part of the information (16 ') can receive
characterized in that between the output unit (10, 11) and the receiving unit (14) a filter device (12) is provided which forwards the data coming from the output unit (10, 11) in accordance with the requirements of the receiving unit.
System nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an die Filtereinheit (12) eine Mehrzahl von Empfangseinheiten (14a ...14d) angeschlossen ist.
System according to claim 1,
characterized in that a plurality of receiving units (14a ... 14d) is connected to the filter unit (12).
System nach Anspruch 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Filtereinheit (12) ein Speichermedium (13) aufweist, in dem Daten der Empfangseinheiten (14, 14a ... 14d), insbesondere ein von der jeweiligen Empfangseinheit (14, 14a ... 14d) benötigter Standard, eine benötigte Standardversion, eine Kommunikationsversion oder Informationen über die von der Empfangseinheit benötigte Datenart oder -menge gespeichert ist.
System according to claim 2,
characterized in that the filter unit (12) has a storage medium (13) in which data of the receiving units (14, 14a ... 14d), in particular a standard required by the respective receiving unit (14, 14a ... 14d), one required standard version, a communication version or information about the type or quantity of data required by the receiving unit is stored.
System nach Anspruch 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Daten der Empfangseinheit (14) von der Filtereinheit (12) abgefragt und anschließend flüchtig oder nicht flüchtig gespeichert werden.
System according to claim 3,
characterized in that the data of the receiving unit (14) is queried by the filter unit (12) and then stored in a volatile or non-volatile manner.
System nach Anspruch 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Filtereinheit (12) eine Vorrichtung, insbesondere einen Rechenprozessor aufweist, der die von der Ausgangseinheit (10, 11) eingehenden Informationen entsprechend den im Speicherbereich hinterlegten empfängerbezogenen Daten in Empfängerinformationen konvertiert.
System according to claim 3,
characterized in that the filter unit (12) has a device, in particular a computing processor, which converts the information coming from the output unit (10, 11) into receiver information in accordance with the receiver-related data stored in the memory area.
System nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass für jede Empfangseinheit (14, 14a ... 14d) ein eigener Ausgabekanal vorgesehen ist.
System according to one of claims 1 to 4,
characterized in that a separate output channel is provided for each receiving unit (14, 14a ... 14d).
System nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Filtereinheit (12) eine Recheneinheit zur Überprüfung der Plausibilität der von der Ausgangseinheit eingehenden Daten aufweist.
System according to one of claims 1 to 5,
characterized in that the filter unit (12) has a computing unit for checking the plausibility of the data coming in from the output unit.
Verfahren zur Kommunikation zwischen einer Ausgangseinheit (10, 11) und einer Empfangseinheit (14)
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Ausgangseinheit (10, 11) eine Information (16) an die Empfangseinheit (14) übermittelt, wobei diese Information (16) über eine Filtereinheit (12), die Zugriff auf die Empfangserfordernisse der Empfangseinheit hat, weitergeleitet wird.
Method for communication between an output unit (10, 11) and a receiving unit (14)
characterized in that the output unit (10, 11) transmits information (16) to the reception unit (14), this information (16) being forwarded via a filter unit (12) which has access to the reception requirements of the reception unit.
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