JP2003510726A - How to get a mobile phone cover via internet - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] A method of obtaining a mobile phone cover via the Internet. The customer himself (A) connects to the internet program of the mobile phone cover manufacturer (B) and designs the appearance, color, logo, text, etc. of the cover at the customer's data terminal. The customer then sends data (12) on the appearance of the cover he designed to the manufacturer's file, the ordering service. The cover manufacturer's program selects a suitable manufacturing method and process (C, D, E, F) to achieve the appearance of the cover and allows the customer to design and complete the finished cover, for example, cash-on-off. Send to customer by delivery.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

The present invention relates to a method for obtaining mobile phone covers via the Internet.

[0002] Currently, mobile phone stores offer a wide selection of different covers in different colors with different logos and advertisements, allowing the owner of the mobile phone to choose the one they like best. . Still, it's not enough if the owner wants a cover in some color, perhaps with his own name or his picture. It is an object of the invention to provide a method that makes all of this possible.

The method of the present invention involves the customer himself connecting to the internet program of the manufacturer of the mobile phone cover and designing the appearance, colors, logos, pictures, text, etc. of the cover on the customer's data terminal, Send the data about the appearance of the cover you designed to the cover manufacturer's file, i.e. the ordering service, and let the cover manufacturer's program select the appropriate creation method and process to achieve the appearance of the cover, It is characterized by sending the completed cover designed by the company to the customer by, for example, cash-on-delivery.

The method of the invention can also be used by a program devised for digital control of a given work process, using a customer-implemented design, for example to design the cover surface of a mobile telephone. That is based on a simple solution. This means that all manufacturing steps can be created in digital form, ie the digital signals can be converted under control into the desired end product.

Processors and programs can be used, for example, to convert pictures or names to DC, pulses, or to control aerodynamics, so that the cover is properly secured to the “workplace”. When the product's 0 point coincides with the digital file's 0 point in the xyz coordinate system, a customer-created picture is displayed on the mobile phone by spray paint application, laser or laser printer. It can be formed on the cover.

[0006] Therefore, this method is completely new, in that the customer / user connects to the manufacturer's files, ie the website, via the Internet on his own PC. On the Web site, customers have free access to a program that allows them to digitally design mobile phone covers on their own computers.

The customer sends the picture back to the manufacturer's file when the program uses the program to make an acceptable design, that is, if the cover looks the way he wants, and then the manufacturer starts immediately. be able to. The program created for this method can be shared for both manufacturing and design, and furthermore, the customer's design work and control of manufacturing are performed using a single program (see FIG. 1). The data is transmitted in digital form between the customer and the manufacturer via the Internet. Program is designed so that only manufacturable product design is made possible, in other words, are in advance which products, from which the material, what methods or production, i.e. determined manufacturing process . Therefore, the program can design only products that can be manufactured in the manufacturing process. Since all work is performed in digital form, transmission of designs, programs and completed design work from the Internet, and production or control of manufacture, and finished products are all 100% on customer orders. is there.

The manufacturing technique that enables such a free pattern (coating) is x
The yz-0 point and the manufacturing xyz-0 point are the same. As a result, the file (picture) created in digital form and its position on the cover of the mobile phone are always the same. During manufacture, the xyz-0 point is a clamping device whose working surface has at least 3 and usually 5 axes, and which is a clamping device that can fix the cover fairly accurately in only one direction. Are reset to zero and are then executed to match the program.

Positioning can also be performed using a CCD camera, laser, etc., but the various covers have a limited number such as five, which can be an unnecessary task. There is. Even if you have five different models, for example, you can automatically clamp the cover to the jig and, for example, at the workstation, provide one jig for each cover model, so It is possible to use. Further, the jig can be attached to the cover so that the jig works with the cover through all workstations until manufacturing is complete. In this case, the fixing method of the cover is model-specific, but the clamping members of the jig are always the same, ie they can be shared by all workstations.

The basic feature of the program is that a 3D surface / geometry and a 2D view / cover model are provided in advance (see FIG. 3). For example, Nokia models 3210, 5110, 6110, 6150, 8110, and 9110 are generally different in shape, size, and structure. Therefore, the program includes a three-dimensional file and a two-dimensional file specific to each model. In other words, since the program contains no files other than those model files, for example the model files described above, the program cannot be used to cover models other than those created in the file.

The program functions to place or create a customer-desired picture (text) on the two-dimensional surface of the customer-selected model, eg Nokia 5110. At the same time the customer creates the desired surface on the two-dimensional surface and inputs the approval of the movement,
The same motion (picture) as on a two-dimensional surface automatically appears at the same position on the three-dimensional surface model, or vice versa, first on the third dimension and then on the second dimension. Like all 3D surfaces / files, this file can rotate in all directions and can require automatic rotation etc. Colors, metals, etc. can be changed even if the design of the model geometry has already been performed.

The entire program is designed to work with the limitations and possibilities provided in the 3D and 2D geometry of a given cover model for the following reasons. The reasons for the limitations relate to the functionality and manufacture of mobile phones. As an example, FIG. 2 shows a cover with points that cannot be designed by a program. Reference number 1 is the display in which the lens is fitted and frame 2 must be "clean" in order to secure the lens. Regions 3 and 5 may be IR transmit and receive regions, 4 and 6 may be transmit and receive regions, eg antenna region and button region 7.

When the picture (text) is created, only the aforementioned areas will be missing, otherwise the picture will remain intact and unchanged. In some models, no metal is possible within a certain area. All of these are model-specific differences that are possible when writing programs. That is, the program is
It means that you are completely free.

The program also includes some pre-made files such as alphanumeric font variations, completed pictures and logos. Programs also include examples of training programs, complete models, instructions, etc., ie complete sets. a) The program offers the possibility to design different cover models and the associated manufacturing methods, or a combination of one or more of these. Manufacturing methods are shown in the dependent claims. b) The three-dimensional surface-geometry and two-dimensional picture-surface of the designable mobile phone cover are pre-programmed in the program. c) The program shows the total price, including price level and freight, as the work progresses. d) Customer owns the copyright to its own design, if it includes photographs, customer-created pictures, color coordinates, etc.

(Internet as Business Equipment) The Internet is used for purchasing, selling and advertising products, and is becoming the most important medium for business. In this case, one example of a product is a mobile phone, more specifically its cover. In most branches, someone manufactures the product and the retailer sells the product to the customer. Thus, these chains are made up of manufacturers, importers, and retailers selling their products over the Internet. Manufacturers create advertisements about products, their characteristics, etc. Of course, the worker wants to sell his product, which is a pre-sale. In these chains, there are no links through which the customer can comment via the Internet in the way the cover is created or designed.

One of the simple reasons that customers have not been able to affect their products over the Internet so far is that manufacturing has not been synchronized with the digital data communication between the customer and the manufacturer. It is in. Here, a new interactive method is discovered, which allows the customer to design the product he wishes to purchase himself via the Internet.

Method of the Invention for Manufacturing Mobile Phone Covers The most common cover type is a one-color tinted injection molded PC / ABS plastic cover. Other types include plastic covers coated, for example, by electrocatalysis and vacuum deposition. Techniques for applying the pattern (text) to the aforementioned cover by tampon printing or silk screening or hand drawing are commonly used. It has never been heard that the above-mentioned manufacturing method is not digitally controllable and that such a technique was theoretically suggested.

For products where particularly good quality pictures, text or imitation are desired, such as watches and their bands made of imitation leather, so-called in-mould technology is usually used for plastics. . The basic idea of the in-mold method is to print any desired picture on plastic film. The printing method used in this case is exclusively a rotary method, which is an effective and inexpensive means of applying the desired pattern. Other printing methods include tampo, offset, and silk screening.

The printed film is usually formed by deep drawing, placed in a mold, and then a molding compound is injected into the mold. In this method, the film secured to the shell by a press forms the outer surface and the printed pattern is on the inner surface of the film. While this is a very good method, it does not give the customer the opportunity to influence the creation of the picture, for example, not only via the Internet, but via any other means. Rotary printing requires roll processing (machining, etching) and the operation cannot be directly controlled digitally. Digital processing of pictures is known per se in the print shop, but so far it cannot be processed individually. Once the pictures / data are created on the surface of the plastic film using a laser printer, in-mold technology is used to create individual pictures of the digital manufacturing process, the customer's desired design. You can do it.

The claims describe manufacturing techniques suitable for controlling digital manufacturing and for actual manufacturing. Some of these technologies have been known for 100 years, and the invention itself is not so important. The decisive factor in this way is the digital control, the information in digital form and, consequently, the complete reliance on the digital information. The product that the customer wants is created using the digital data created by the customer, as the manufacturing is done with the help of digital data.
It can be manufactured directly. One of the cornerstones of this method is to do this on the object as the customer places digital format pictures, text, etc. at the desired location x
This is a highly accurate control of yz 0 point. This means placing a particular picture at a particular location on the customer selected cover model. In this case, xyz
The exact position of the cover part in the plane must be known at the time of manufacture. This can be done by two main principles or a combination of these.

A. At the workstation, the cover moves at least in the xyz plane,
It is preferably arranged in a plane with five axes. In this case, the desired process can be performed in a particular way, so that the object does not move but the object moves in the xyz plane. That is, for example, varnish sprays, laser heads, etc. are stationary. B. The cover is in the plane of the workstation and does not move, but is attached to a precisely fixed xyz point. Then the workstation
A robot is provided that produces a completely free path with five axes.

The method of the present invention will be described below by way of examples with reference to the drawings. Customer A contacts, via the Internet, as indicated by arrow 10, a company B that manufactures mobile phone covers. Customer A receives the program at his data terminal, as indicated by arrow 11. The customer, as shown in FIG.
Design the look of the cover: colors, logos, pictures, text, etc. The customer designs the picture and the text by himself or selects the picture prepared up to the point 20 and transfers this picture to the surface of the cover 21. Customers may scan their own pictures into the program. 2 for 3D mobile phones
The continuous rotation of 2 gives a continuous indication of what the pattern, text, etc. look like on a 3D mobile phone. When the cover design is completed, the order data is transmitted to the manufacturer B, as indicated by arrow 12. Company B is the preferred manufacturing method C, D
, E, F, manufacture the cover as designed by the customer, and then send it to the customer, for example, cash-on-delivery. The cover can be delivered to the customer quickly, so the customer will receive it within 3 days.

The invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but may vary within the scope of the claims. Therefore, the method of the present invention is
It is also suitable for products such as greetings printed on bottle surfaces of alcoholic beverages and gifts.

(Ordering a Cover by Credit Card) In this case, the customer uses his or her mobile phone to order the program code. As a result, the identity of the orderer can be verified. Because the exchange to which the text message with the call or code request is sent is
This is because the operator is connected or managed by the customer's subscription fee. This means that it is possible to check the personal data of the person ordering the code, such as the telephone number, the operator, the creditworthiness, i.e. whether or not the invoice is being paid.

Example A person is a Sonera subscriber and his user identification is +358.
40. For example, when placing an order with the ordering service of a manufacturer in the world or in a particular region with the same number, such as Europe 0800-6669, he dials this number. The subscriber's telephone number, for example, +358 50 5224555 is then displayed on the manufacturer's ordering service. The automated central office then asks the customer if he wants to order an internet code to design the cover, and the customer dials the number 1. When the automated central office confirms the acceptance of the order, for example, a four-digit number ***** (1
The code number of 234) is displayed on the customer's phone as a text message. The code number that gives access to the design program is, for example, the customer's telephone number plus a four digit number, ie, +358 50 5224555 + 1.
234. The customer then orders the design program from the manufacturer over the Internet on his or her own PC, and the data is validated, so that both the customer and the manufacturer can use the standard over the Internet. It will provide a safer guarantee compared to the order.

If the phone is stolen or the bill is not paid, the operator will be immediately notified about this. If the credit card were stolen or used without authorization, the investigation would be more difficult and the entire process would be more time consuming and tedious. Therefore, there are two mutually independent methods for investigating the customer's credit information, that is, for confirming the customer's creditworthiness. At the same time, customer safety is increased because the order requires a) code and b) eg credit card, which cannot be ordered by credit card alone and also requires GSM (Digital Radio) subscription To do. The subscriber and the credit card holder are the same person, and it is unlikely that both the mobile phone and the credit card will be stolen without the customer's knowledge.

The facts mentioned above are valid, at least when the goods are telecommunications and peripherals, because the groups use the same, ie operators, telephone vendors, telephone manufacturers and their services. This is because the customers are the same. Therefore, if the customer orders the program, this is for the customer only, as only the holder of the code is allowed to order the product he designed. At the same time, the customer may be charged $ 2 for accessing code that qualifies the customer to receive services, such as a design program. The Internet-based ordering service will not accept orders from outsiders who do not have the code number obtained as described above.

[0028]   Example: GSM number + code + credit card number +358 50 5224555 1234 1234567 99 30 USA                                               FIN Mrs Nelly Smith Mrs Nelly Smith               Be the same

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing how to place an order with a credit card. Customer A uses his mobile phone to call operator 33 via switch 32 or send a text message (31). The operator 33 investigates and confirms the creditworthiness of the customer. The operator sends 34 the code to the customer, who then connects 35 to the program 37 of the manufacturer 36 at his data terminal and enters the received code. When the customer informs the credit card number on his mobile phone, the combination of the phone number / operator and the Visa Card number gives a given code that ensures that the customer is a creditworthy person. The sequence is formed and the process can continue. The customer then receives the design program at his data terminal, where the design of the cover is carried out. Once the cover is designed, the order is sent to the manufacturer and the cover is mailed to the customer within a few days. In FIG. 4, the communication between the operator 33, the exchange 32 and the manufacturer 36 is
It is indicated by an arrow. These communications may be various operations for investigating loan creditworthiness. Although the Internet was used in the above embodiments, it is obvious that other existing or future interfaces known as such can also be used.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an order that a customer places an order with a manufacturing company.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a mobile phone.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a design process of a cover of a mobile phone on a data terminal.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a customer order made with a credit card.

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Claims (17)

[Claims] 1. The customer himself (A) connects to the internet program of the mobile phone cover manufacturer (B) and designs the appearance, colors, logos, texts, etc. of the cover on the customer's data terminal, Data (12) regarding the appearance of the cover designed by the user is transmitted to the manufacturer's file, that is, the ordering service, and the manufacturing method and process suitable for the cover manufacturer's program to achieve the appearance of the cover (
C, D, E, F) to obtain the cover of the mobile phone via the Internet, characterized in that the cover is designed and completed by the customer and sent to the customer by cash-on-delivery, for example. Method. 2. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover and / or coating design and manufacturing process is carried out all in digital form. 3. A method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the customer first selects the basic surface of the cover and then chooses a reprocessing method for the elements added to the top or as an extension thereof. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the appearance of the cover is formed on the plastic cover using a painting technique. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the appearance of the cover is formed using a vacuum deposition technique. 6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the appearance of the cover is formed using an electrocatalytic coating technique. 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the appearance of the cover is formed using sheet metal technology. 8. The method according to claim 1, wherein the appearance of the cover is formed using pressure molding and free molding techniques. 9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the appearance of the cover is formed by using a spray coating technique having a high precision resolution of 0.1 mm or less. 10. The method according to claim 1, wherein the appearance of the cover is formed using a laser engraving / finishing technique. 11. The method according to claim 1, wherein the appearance of the cover is formed using a mechanical engraving / milling technique. 12. A cover according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover is provided with one or more pictures directly on the cover or on the in-mold film using hologram technology. The method described in crab. 13. A cover according to claim 1, characterized in that the appearance of the cover is formed using in-mold film technology and the picture is produced by a laser printer or laser printer. The method described. 14. The method according to claim 1, wherein the addition of the cover to the appearance is performed by attaching an exterior component. 15. A leather-covered plastic cover is manufactured by covering the cover with leather so that the desired shape of the leather fits in a mold and performing injection molding. The method according to claim 1, wherein 16. Method according to claim 15, characterized in that the leather cover is a separate piece attached to the mobile phone. 17. The exchange (32) to the mobile telephone operator (33) in which the customer investigates and confirms the credit credibility of the customer directed to the operator by his / her own mobile telephone.
Via telephone or sending a text message (31), the operator sends a code to the customer (34) and the customer uses his data terminal to make the manufacturer (
Connect (35) to the program (37) of 36), enter the received code,
The customer can then receive the cover design program (37) to design the appearance of the cover, the manufacturer (36) manufactures the cover and mails it to the customer,
A method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cover order is made with a credit card, characterized in that the invoiced amount is paid with the credit card.