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- the invention relates to a good processing device with at least two communication modules and a control unit according to the preamble of claim 1.
- the good processing device can preferably be a franking machine which is equipped with an ink printing device for producing impressions on a flat good.
- Each individual communication module contains a different transmission technology.
- the patent US4138735 discloses a system for simultaneously writing current postage fee tables to remote memories.
- the system also includes carrier wave transmission. Direct telephone reception is optionally available. However, the data transmission is only analog. Digital transmission is not planned.
- the patent DE4213278C2 relates to an arrangement for franking mail.
- the transportable franking machine has storage means and receiving means connected thereto for data that can be transmitted via a transmission means.
- the postage amounts used by the franking machine are debited from a credit loadable via the transmission means, preferably a mobile radio standard, or a chip card.
- the transmission is digital, it is disadvantageous that not all transmission types are provided (eg Bluetooth and WLAN) that are common today.
- a method for connecting a service provider to a franking machine is known.
- a franking machine is provided at a first location, the franking machine having a communication interface.
- a server is provided at a central location that is remote from the first location. Then there is a connection via a mobile radio interface and the Communication interface of the franking machine and the establishment of a secure communication channel between the mobile radio interface and the server.
- the disadvantage is that only the (albeit digital) transmission type is recorded via a mobile network - here GSM using GPRS.
- the transmission rates are low.
- No other transmission types are proposed.
- the patent relates EP2390846 B1 a franking system with an electronic data processing device and a data memory connected to it on the input side, and a franking machine.
- the latter has an interface for connecting the data processing device to a data center for bidirectional transmission of exclusively digitally processable signals.
- the franking system has a transmission unit connected to the interface of the franking machine and formed from a plurality of main components, of which the first main component is designed to support the franking machine for performing modem functions.
- a second main component of the transmission unit for the wireless transmission of data between the franking system and the data center and a third main component of the transmission unit for optional or simultaneous wire-guided data transmission to the data center and back are connected in parallel .
- the disadvantage of this is that if this one communication unit fails, for example due to operational reasons, the entire communication of the franking system also fails. In the event of a repair, the entire communication unit must also be replaced with all of the functions available, although, for example, only the third main component (wired communication) has failed. This makes the repair unnecessarily expensive. In addition, the system does not recognize automatically which components should be used. When in doubt, the energy efficiency of the module is therefore not optimal, since the non-operation of main components that are not required can lead to energy savings.
- the task is to eliminate the shortcomings of the known solutions.
- a good processing device preferably a franking machine
- This can be done wirelessly or wired. Both types of communication should advantageously be possible.
- the components required for this are to be integrated into the crop processing device.
- the components should also be available in the long term to cover the entire life cycle of the franking machine family.
- Various data transmission standards should also be possible.
- the equipment of the good processing equipment should be optional.
- the existence and the form of the communication hardware should be able to be recognized by software.
- a good processing device with at least two separate communication modules is to be developed, both of which can be individually connected to the interfaces of the good processing device.
- a control unit should recognize whether a second communication module is available ready for operation. The control unit can also optionally determine which type of transmission the communication module should use.
- the goods processing device such as preferably a franking machine, is known to have a first communication module which is connected to a control unit.
- a good processing device designed to accommodate at least one second communication module and wherein the control unit is designed to determine whether the second communication module is ready for operation and what type of communication module it is.
- Each communication module carries out data transmission in a different way.
- the first communication module can carry out data transmission by wire, while the second communication module can carry out the data transmission wirelessly.
- the individual communication modules can be positioned within the crop processing device in an optimized manner.
- a wired Communication module to be positioned closer to a corresponding connector.
- the communication module for wireless data transmission can be positioned at a point on the mainboard with higher reception or, for example, in the vicinity of an antenna or its connection.
- the position of a communication module with wireless communication capability can be arranged at the topmost position and thus the strongest reception point in a vertically arranged mainboard.
- the divisibility of the data communication on various separate communication modules creates redundancy, which increases the reliability of the good processing device. If a communication module fails, a separate, functional communication module is still available for data transmission.
- more than just two communication modules can also be provided. Thanks to the separate communication modules, repairs in the event of failure of only one type of communication are also easier and less expensive.
- the entire data traffic of the good processing device can then be routed via the functioning communication module.
- the 1 and 2 schematically show a first and second embodiment of the invention.
- the Fig. 1 shows schematically a first embodiment of the invention.
- the good processing device GG comprises a first communication module KM1 and a second communication module KM2, which are each arranged on the mainboard MB. Both communication modules can provide different types of transmission - wired or wireless.
- the individual communication modules can advantageously be optimally arranged within the good processing device GG. For example, they can be plugged into a dedicated connector.
- a processor board PB is arranged on the mainboard MB.
- the control unit SE recognizes, for example, via a software, logic gate or ASIC's, whether the first and / or second communication module KM1, KM2 is connected and if necessary. also what type of device it is and what types of communication it can use.
- the control unit SE can be used to control whether the second communication module KM2 should establish a connection, for example, to a remote data store or router, and which type of communication the second communication module KM2 should use for this.
- the Fig. 2 shows a second schematic embodiment of the invention.
- the processor board PB is also arranged on the mainboard MB here.
- the control unit SE can again be implemented with the processor board PB.
- the first communication module KM1 In contrast to Fig. 1 only wired communication is provided for the first communication module KM1.
- the first communication module KM1 is firmly integrated in the processor board PB, which is also arranged on the mainboard in a non-fixed connection, such as, for example, plugging, clamping, or in a fixed connection, such as, for example, soldering.
- the first communication module KM1 can also be connected to the processor board PB in a different way.
- the first communication module KM1 is also connected via an electrical line to a plug connector SV1 which is arranged on the mainboard MB and is externally accessible.
- the second communication module KM2 is preferably arranged on the mainboard MB outside the processor board PB. However, it can also be arranged locally at different locations and e.g. be connected to the MB mainboard via electrical cables. The electrical connection to the mainboard MB is e.g. via SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface).
- the second communication module KM 2 has the wireless communication types WLAN and Bluetooth. It is also possible for a KM2 communication module to be provided which can handle other types of wireless communication. This can also include various mobile radio standards such as LTE, UMTS or GSM.
- the control unit SE recognizes, for example via software, whether a second communication module KM2 is connected and if necessary. also what type of device it is and what types of communication it can use. In addition, the control unit SE can be used to decide whether the second communication module KM2 is a connection, for example, to a remote data store or router and which type of communication the second communication module KM2 should use.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Gutverarbeitungsgerät (GG) mit einem ersten Kommunikationsmodul (KM1). Dabei ist das erste Kommunikationsmodul (KM1) mit einer Steuereinheit (SE) verbunden. Das Gutverarbeitungsgerät (GG) ist dazu ausgebildet mindestens ein zweites Kommunikationsmodul (KM2) aufzunehmen. Die Steuereinheit (SE) ist dazu ausgebildet, zu ermitteln, ob das zweite Kommunikationsmodul (KM2) betriebsbereit vorhanden ist.The present invention relates to a good processing device (GG) with a first communication module (KM1). The first communication module (KM1) is connected to a control unit (SE). The good processing device (GG) is designed to accommodate at least one second communication module (KM2). The control unit (SE) is designed to determine whether the second communication module (KM2) is ready for operation.
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Gutverarbeitungsgerät mit mindestens zwei Kommunikationsmodulen und einer Steuereinheit gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1. Das Gutverarbeitungsgerät kann vorzugsweise eine Frankiermaschine sein, das mit einer Tintendruckvorrichtung zur Erzeugung von Abdrucken auf einem flachen Gut ausgestattet ist. Jedes einzelne Kommunikationsmodul beinhaltet jeweils eine andere Übertragungstechnologie.The invention relates to a good processing device with at least two communication modules and a control unit according to the preamble of claim 1. The good processing device can preferably be a franking machine which is equipped with an ink printing device for producing impressions on a flat good. Each individual communication module contains a different transmission technology.
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Der Nachteil ist, dass dabei lediglich die (wenn auch digitale) Übertragungsart über ein Mobilfunknetz erfasst ist - hier GSM mittels GPRS. Dabei sind die Übertragungsraten niedrig. Es werden keine weiteren Übertragungsarten vorgeschlagen.The disadvantage is that only the (albeit digital) transmission type is recorded via a mobile network - here GSM using GPRS. The transmission rates are low. No other transmission types are proposed.
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Hier handelt es sich um nur eine einzelne Kommunikationseinheit, die zusammen drei Hauptkomponenten umfasst. Nachteilig daran ist, dass wenn diese eine Kommunikationseinheit z.B. betriebsbedingt ausfällt, auch die gesamte Kommunikation des Frankiersystems ausfällt. Auch muss bei einer Reparatur die gesamte Kommunikationseinheit mit allen vorhandenen Funktionen ausgetauscht werden, obwohl beispielsweise nur die dritte Hauptkomponente (drahtgebundene Kommunikation) ausgefallen ist. Dies macht die Reparatur unnötig teurer. Zudem erkennt das System nicht automatisch, welche Komponenten verwendet werden sollen. Im Zweifel ist die Energieeffizienz des Moduls daher nicht optimal, da der Nicht-Betrieb nicht benötigter Hauptkomponenten zu Stromeinsparungen führen kann.This is just a single communication unit, which together comprises three main components. The disadvantage of this is that if this one communication unit fails, for example due to operational reasons, the entire communication of the franking system also fails. In the event of a repair, the entire communication unit must also be replaced with all of the functions available, although, for example, only the third main component (wired communication) has failed. This makes the repair unnecessarily expensive. In addition, the system does not recognize automatically which components should be used. When in doubt, the energy efficiency of the module is therefore not optimal, since the non-operation of main components that are not required can lead to energy savings.
Die Aufgabe besteht darin, die Mängel der bekannten Lösungen zu beseitigen.The task is to eliminate the shortcomings of the known solutions.
Ein Gutverarbeitungsgerät, vorzugsweise eine Frankiermaschine, soll die Möglichkeit bieten auf verschiedene Arten Daten zu übertragen. Dies kann drahtlos oder drahtgebunden geschehen. Vorteilhafterweise sollten beide Kommunikationsarten möglich sein. Die dazu notwendigen Bauteile sollen in das Gutverarbeitungsgerät integriert werden. Die Bauteile sollen darüber hinaus langfristig verfügbar sein, um den kompletten Lebenszyklus der Frankiermaschinenfamilie abzudecken. Auch sollen verschiedene Daten-Übertragungsstandards möglich sein. Die Ausstattung der Gutverarbeitungsgeräte soll optional erfolgen. Das Vorhandensein sowie die Ausprägung der Kommunikationshardware sollen per Software erkannt werden können.A good processing device, preferably a franking machine, is intended to offer the possibility of transmitting data in different ways. This can be done wirelessly or wired. Both types of communication should advantageously be possible. The components required for this are to be integrated into the crop processing device. The components should also be available in the long term to cover the entire life cycle of the franking machine family. Various data transmission standards should also be possible. The equipment of the good processing equipment should be optional. The existence and the form of the communication hardware should be able to be recognized by software.
Ein Gutverarbeitungsgerät mit mindestens zwei separaten Kommunikationsmodulen soll entwickelt werden, die beide einzeln an die Schnittstellen des Gutverarbeitungsgerätes verbindbar sind. Dabei soll eine Steuereinheit erkennen, ob ein zweites Kommunikationsmodul betriebsbereit vorhanden ist. Die Steuereinheit kann darüber hinaus gegebenenfalls bestimmen, welche Übertragungsart das Kommunikationsmodul verwenden soll.A good processing device with at least two separate communication modules is to be developed, both of which can be individually connected to the interfaces of the good processing device. A control unit should recognize whether a second communication module is available ready for operation. The control unit can also optionally determine which type of transmission the communication module should use.
Die Aufgabe wird mit den Merkmalen des Gutverarbeitungsgerätes nach dem Patentanspruch 1 gelöst.The object is achieved with the features of the crop processing device according to claim 1.
Das Gutverarbeitungsgerät, wie vorzugsweise eine Frankiermaschine, weist bekanntlich ein erstes Kommunikationsmodul auf, das mit einer Steuereinheit verbunden ist.The goods processing device, such as preferably a franking machine, is known to have a first communication module which is connected to a control unit.
Erfindungsgemäß wird ein Gutverarbeitungsgerät nach Anspruch 1 vorgeschlagen, dass ausgebildet ist mindestens ein zweites Kommunikationsmodul aufzunehmen und wobei die Steuereinheit dazu ausgebildet ist, zu ermitteln, ob das zweite Kommunikationsmodul betriebsbereit vorhanden ist und um welche Art von Kommunikationsmodul es sich handelt.According to the invention, a good processing device according to claim 1 is proposed that is designed to accommodate at least one second communication module and wherein the control unit is designed to determine whether the second communication module is ready for operation and what type of communication module it is.
Jedes Kommunikationsmodul führt die Datenübertragung auf eine andere Weise aus. So kann das erste Kommunikationsmodul beispielsweise eine Datenübertragung drahtgebunden ausführen, während das zweite Kommunikationsmodul die Datenübertragung drahtlos ausführt. Dadurch können die einzelnen Kommunikationsmodule innerhalb des Gutverarbeitungsgerätes in einer optimierten Weise positioniert werden. Beispielsweise kann ein drahtgebundenes Kommunikationsmodul näher an einem entsprechenden Stecker-Anschluss positioniert werden. Außerdem kann das Kommunikationsmodul für drahtlose Datenübertragung an einer empfangsstärkeren Stelle des Mainboards oder z.B. in der Nähe einer Antenne oder deren Anschluss, positioniert werden. Beispielsweise kann die Position eines Kommunikationsmoduls mit drahtloser Kommunikationsfähigkeit bei einem vertikal angeordneten Mainboard an obererster Stelle und damit empfangsstärkster Stelle angeordnet werden.Each communication module carries out data transmission in a different way. For example, the first communication module can carry out data transmission by wire, while the second communication module can carry out the data transmission wirelessly. As a result, the individual communication modules can be positioned within the crop processing device in an optimized manner. For example, a wired Communication module to be positioned closer to a corresponding connector. In addition, the communication module for wireless data transmission can be positioned at a point on the mainboard with higher reception or, for example, in the vicinity of an antenna or its connection. For example, the position of a communication module with wireless communication capability can be arranged at the topmost position and thus the strongest reception point in a vertically arranged mainboard.
Zudem schafft die Aufteilbarkeit der Datenkommunikation auf verschiedene separate Kommunikationsmodule Redundanz, was die Zuverlässigkeit des Gutverarbeitungsgerätes erhöht. Denn wenn ein Kommunikationsmodul ausfällt, ist für die Datenübertragung noch ein separates funktionsfähiges Kommunikationsmodul vorhanden. Vorteilhafterweise können auch noch mehr als nur zwei Kommunikationsmodule vorgesehen sein. Durch die separaten Kommunikationsmodule ist zudem die Reparatur bei Ausfall nur einer Kommunikationsart leichter und kostengünstiger möglich.In addition, the divisibility of the data communication on various separate communication modules creates redundancy, which increases the reliability of the good processing device. If a communication module fails, a separate, functional communication module is still available for data transmission. Advantageously, more than just two communication modules can also be provided. Thanks to the separate communication modules, repairs in the event of failure of only one type of communication are also easier and less expensive.
Gegebenenfalls kann der gesamte Datenverkehr des Gutverarbeitungsgerätes dann über das funktionierende Kommunikationsmodul geleitet werden.If necessary, the entire data traffic of the good processing device can then be routed via the functioning communication module.
Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen gekennzeichnet bzw. werden nachstehend zusammen mit der Beschreibung der bevorzugten Ausführung der Erfindung anhand der Figur näher dargestellt.Advantageous developments of the invention are characterized in the subclaims or are shown in more detail below together with the description of the preferred embodiment of the invention with reference to the figure.
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In der dargestellten Ausführungsform umfasst das Gutverarbeitungsgerät GG ein erstes Kommunikationsmodul KM1 und ein zweites Kommunikationsmodul KM2, die jeweils auf dem Mainboard MB angeordnet sind. Beide Kommunikationsmodule können verschiedene Übertragungsarten vorsehen - drahtgebunden oder drahtlos.In the embodiment shown, the good processing device GG comprises a first communication module KM1 and a second communication module KM2, which are each arranged on the mainboard MB. Both communication modules can provide different types of transmission - wired or wireless.
Vorteilhaft können die einzelnen Kommunikationsmodule innerhalb des Gutverarbeitungsgerätes GG optimal angeordnet werden. Sie können beispielsweise auf jeweils einen dafür vorgesehenen Steckanschluss gesteckt werden.The individual communication modules can advantageously be optimally arranged within the good processing device GG. For example, they can be plugged into a dedicated connector.
Darüber hinaus ist auf dem Mainboard MB ein Prozessorboard PB angeordnet. Dieses umfasst die Steuereinheit SE, beziehungsweise wird die Steuereinheit SE mit der Logik des Prozessorboards PB realisiert. Die Steuereinheit SE erkennt, beispielsweise über eine Software, Logikgatter oder ASIC's, ob das erste und/ oder zweite Kommunikationsmodul KM1, KM2 verbunden ist und ggfls. auch um welche Art von Gerät es sich handelt und welche Kommunikationsarten von diesem verwendet werden können. Zudem kann über die Steuereinheit SE gesteuert werden, ob das zweite Kommunikationsmodul KM2 eine Verbindung z.B. zu einem entfernten Datenspeicher oder Router aufbauen soll und welche Kommunikationsart das zweite Kommunikationsmodul KM2 dazu verwenden soll.In addition, a processor board PB is arranged on the mainboard MB. This includes the control unit SE, or the control unit SE is implemented with the logic of the processor board PB. The control unit SE recognizes, for example, via a software, logic gate or ASIC's, whether the first and / or second communication module KM1, KM2 is connected and if necessary. also what type of device it is and what types of communication it can use. In addition, the control unit SE can be used to control whether the second communication module KM2 should establish a connection, for example, to a remote data store or router, and which type of communication the second communication module KM2 should use for this.
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In weiteren Ausführungsformen kann das erste Kommunikationsmodul KM1 auch in anderer Weise mit dem Prozessorboard PB verbunden sein.In further embodiments, the first communication module KM1 can also be connected to the processor board PB in a different way.
Das erste Kommunikationsmodul KM1 ist darüber hinaus über eine elektrische Leitung mit einem Steckverbinder SV1 verbunden, der auf dem Mainboard MB angeordnet und von extern zugänglich ist.The first communication module KM1 is also connected via an electrical line to a plug connector SV1 which is arranged on the mainboard MB and is externally accessible.
Das zweite Kommunikationsmodul KM2 ist vorzugsweise auf dem Mainboard MB außerhalb des Prozessorboards PB angeordnet. Es kann allerdings auch örtlich an unterschiedlichen Stellen angeordnet sein und z.B. über elektrische Leitungen mit dem Mainboard MB verbunden sein. Die elektrische Anbindung an das Mainboard MB erfolgt z.B. über SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface). Das zweite Kommunikationsmodul KM 2 verfügt in diesem Ausführbeispiel über die drahtlosen Kommunikationsarten WLAN und Bluetooth. Es ist auch möglich, dass ein Kommunikationsmodul KM2 vorgesehen ist, das weitere drahtlose Kommunikationsarten beherrscht. Dies kann auch diverse Mobilfunkstandards wie LTE, UMTS oder GSM umfassen.The second communication module KM2 is preferably arranged on the mainboard MB outside the processor board PB. However, it can also be arranged locally at different locations and e.g. be connected to the MB mainboard via electrical cables. The electrical connection to the mainboard MB is e.g. via SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface). In this exemplary embodiment, the second communication module KM 2 has the wireless communication types WLAN and Bluetooth. It is also possible for a KM2 communication module to be provided which can handle other types of wireless communication. This can also include various mobile radio standards such as LTE, UMTS or GSM.
Die Steuereinheit SE erkennt z.B. über eine Software, ob ein zweites Kommunikationsmodul KM2 verbunden ist und ggfls. auch um welche Art von Gerät es sich handelt und welche Kommunikationsarten von diesem verwendet werden können. Zudem kann über die Steuereinheit SE entschieden werden, ob das zweite Kommunikationsmodul KM2 eine Verbindung z.B. zu einem entfernten Datenspeicher oder Router aufbauen soll und welche Kommunikationsart das zweite Kommunikationsmodul KM2 dazu verwenden soll.The control unit SE recognizes, for example via software, whether a second communication module KM2 is connected and if necessary. also what type of device it is and what types of communication it can use. In addition, the control unit SE can be used to decide whether the second communication module KM2 is a connection, for example, to a remote data store or router and which type of communication the second communication module KM2 should use.
Die Erfindung ist nicht auf die vorliegend näher erläuterte Ausführungsform beschränkt, da offensichtlich weitere andere Ausführungen der Erfindung entwickelt bzw. eingesetzt werden können, die - vom gleichen Grundgedanken der Erfindung ausgehend - von den anliegenden Patentansprüchen umfasst werden.The invention is not limited to the embodiment explained in more detail here, since it is evident that further other embodiments of the invention can be developed or used which, starting from the same basic idea of the invention, are encompassed by the appended claims.
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