KR100671984B1 - Apparatus and method for transmitting internet FAX - Google Patents

Abstract

Provides video, audio, and handbook descriptions on FA documents, and provides Internet video, audio, document FA devices, and synchronous classification preservation methods for transmission over the Internet.

Such as an image capturing device, a sound capturing device, and a handwriting system connected to a computer system using a synchronous preservation software of a conventional scanner device, a printer or a combination product thereof, and the Internet image, audio, document FA provided by the present invention in a computer system The peripheral device adds video, audio, and handbook descriptions to FA documents, and transmits them via the Internet to obtain cost savings, ease of use, and strong FA functions.

Internet video, audio, document FA device, synchronization classification preservation method, Internet video, audio, document FA synchronization software

Description

Apparatus and method for transmitting internet FAX}

1 is a block diagram showing a FA implementation route and apparatus of the prior art.

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure by 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

4 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a block diagram showing a synchronous save device for Internet video, audio, and document FAs according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a storage / classification system in the synchronization preservation software for Internet video, audio, and document FAs according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an operation screen of the synchronization preservation software for Internet video, audio, and document FAs according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing a work method for synchronous preservation of Internet video, audio, and document FAs according to one embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a flowchart illustrating reception of a member user according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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A- First Company Ｂ- Second Company

20- Internet 21-First server,

22a, 22k, 24c, 24a, 24k, 24c, 26a, 26k, 26

-Computer devices

23- second server 25- remote server

20'- Internet Service Provider

27- [Computer] 31- [Computer]

310-Synchronization preservation software for Internet video, audio and document FA,

３２- Image capture device ３３- Audio capture device

34- Scanner Unit 35- Receiving Unit

36- Server 360-List

370- Computers of that stage

４１- Document image file ４３- Function selection area

46-Video and Audio Records

４２- Document Demonstration Area ４４- Automatic Conservation Area

４６- Classification index area

U.S. Patent No. 5,62,022

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an Internet video, audio, document FA device, and a synchronization classification preservation work method. In particular, the present invention relates to a synchronization preservation apparatus for Internet video, audio, and document FAs, which is provided with a video, audio, and handbook description on a FA document and transmitted via the Internet.

In an era where information delivery is more demanding, information electronics are an inevitable trend and a way to protect the environment. However, even in any advanced working environment or after electronics, the risks of data transmission and the possibility of file destruction remain. Because of that, much of the data is still considered to be the safest method of transmission by paper documents, backup of files by paper documents, and facsimile.

In order to replace the conventional FA device, a function similar to the FA can be obtained by combining the connection of an e-mail or a modem to a scanner and a printer connected to a computer system. In addition to being able to scan documents and accept them into a computer, a typical scanner device can transmit and print to a FA device or printer at that stage by means of FA's synchronization preservation software (or Internet fax program). By the computer processing by the cumbersome operation program step and converting to the attached file, it can be transmitted to others by the email method using the attached file method.

As a prior art, there is a patent document 1 shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing a FA execution route and a device. The local is connected to a local FA device 17 and a local computer 15, respectively, and is publicly exchanged by a telephone line. A FA director 16 connected to a telephone network 18 is provided. The FA director 16 and the local computer 15 are connected to the Internet by means of a FA transmission device 14. 13 is connected to a remote device such as the remote computer 12 and the remote printer 11. For example, the local FA device 17 is exchanged via the FA directing device 16 in public. Fax the document to the remote FA device 19 by the telephone network 18 or transfer the local FA 17 to the FA transmission device 14 via the FA directing device 16 and then remotely via the Internet 13. Compu By transmitting and printing a document to the remote printer 11 connected to (12), the local user of the above-described apparatus can obtain various kinds of document transmission methods by the FA oriented device 16. Alternatively, the local computer 15 It is also possible to obtain the function of the FA device by transferring the document to the remote computer 12 via the FA transmission device 14 and then printing it from the remote printer 11.

Currently, the prior art has a multifunction printer (MFF) that combines functions such as printing, FA, scanning, and copying, but it is a combination of a general printer, a machine having conventional functions such as FA, copying and scanning. It still has the following shortcomings even though it has advantages such as immediateness, convenience and simplicity of operation because the transmission is performed by a FA device connected to a conventional telephone system.

(1) Each time in FA, there was a high cost.

(2) Currently, only black and white paper documents can be sent.

(3) The data that can be transferred were mostly paper documents of size A4 or smaller.

(4) The quality of the received FA is not guaranteed, and the handwriting on the paper document may be blurred or disappeared.

(5) Most FA devices in each home or company usually have one power source in common, and each one cannot use one independently.

(6) FA needs to dedicate one telephone cable.

For this reason, if the above-mentioned drawback can be solved by the new transmission method, the conventional method can be changed. The present invention provides a combination of the functions of a scanner device, a printer, and a copying machine generally used for the drawbacks of the conventional FA device. Internet video and audio that are convenient and simple to use by using existing Internet resources by combining and using dedicated computer software and peripheral devices such as image capture devices, voice capture devices, and handbook systems connected to computer systems. By providing a document / FAX printing device and providing one multi-function printer with FA and printing functions to each person, it is possible to improve work efficiency and provide an environment and an entire dissemination of an individual to work independently. .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a multimedia peripheral device connected to a computer system by using a conventional scanner device, a printer or a combination product thereof, and a synchronous preservation software of the Internet image, audio, document, and FA provided by the present invention in a computer system. By adding video, audio, and handbook descriptions to FA documents, you can save money, get easy-to-use and powerful FA features, and provide an easy-to-use, simple-to-use Internet video, audio, document, and FA printing device. Internet video, audio, document FA device, and synchronous classification preservation method to improve work efficiency by providing one multi-function printer with printing function to each person, and to provide an environment where individuals can work independently and full-scale dissemination. Is to provide.

The synchronous storage device for Internet video, audio, document, and FA provided by the present invention is connected to a computer connected to the Internet by wired or wireless means, and to an image capture device and a computer connected to the computer to capture the user's video. A voice capture device and a scanner device that captures a user's voice, an image capture device, a voice capture device, and a scanner device connected to a computer are combined to provide a computer with synchronization preservation software for Internet video, audio, and document FA. • Video and audio information is recorded in the document by the synchronous preservation software of the audio and document FA to create a video and audio FA document.

 The synchronous classification preservation method includes the steps of starting a computer and connecting to the Internet, executing synchronous preservation software of Internet video and audio document FA, scanning a document by a scanner device, and internet video, audio and video. Receiving a document by wired or wireless means by document / fax synchronization preservation software, recording video / audio contents when the document is opened, demonstrating video / audio contents and documents, and one Or selecting a plurality of receiving apparatuses, and transmitting a document to which video and audio contents are added.

(First embodiment)

It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of 1st Embodiment of this invention shown in FIG. According to this embodiment, two companies A and A achieve the purpose of synchronous preservation of the Internet video / audio document FA of the present embodiment through the Internet 20. The first company A is a computer device 22a, 22b and 22c, respectively, are connected to the first server 21 by wire or wireless means, and connected to the Internet 20. Here, the connection method of a router, hub, etc. is used. The second company employee is connected to the second server 23 by wired means or wireless means using computer devices 24a, 24b, 24c, and then wireless means or wired. Connect to the Internet 20 by means.

An image of an employee of the first company A who uses the scanner device of the computer device 22a to create an electronic document that the user wants to FA, which can be received and recorded in the document by the synchronous preservation software of Internet video, audio, document FA in the computer. The contents of the document can be explained in combination with a part of the audio content, or a video or audio can be presented, and the annotation device can be annotated on the electronic document. (FAA's synchronous preservation software records the handwriting status of the handbook. Therefore, the receiving device can easily know what the sender wants to convey.) When the computer device 22a adds a description of the video, audio and handbook to the document to be FA, the Internet 20 It is also delivered to the receiving device of the stage. For example, the employee of the second company receives by the computer device 24a. E-mail software (e.g., Outlook) may be used, or the multimedia software (e.g., media player, etc. -registered trademark) in a computer and the image may be used by software of an image browser. Audio / FAX documents may be played back. That is, the synchronous preservation software of the Internet video / audio / document FAs of the present embodiment can immediately receive FA documents of video, audio descriptions and acknowledgment contents which have been added.

The server of the present embodiment includes a list of employees of the company to which the server belongs, for example, the first server A and the second server V. However, even if other companies or personnel are registered on the list, the list can be sent simply by checking the list, and is not limited to the e-mail that is generally used. The document content can first be put in a queue in the server, and the receiver connects to the server and waits for the FA document to be downloaded.

(2nd embodiment)

 It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of 2nd Embodiment of this invention shown in FIG. If the user of the present embodiment is a member user and is not shared with other persons such as the internal server shown in Fig. 2, the user can register with a remote server 25 connected to the Internet 20 (to become a member). A plurality of one-member users are connected to the remote server 25 after being connected to the Internet 20 by an Internet service provider (ISP) 20 '. The computer devices 26a, 26b, 26c. ) Can transmit and receive the video, audio and FA documents of the present embodiment by the synchronous preservation software of Internet video, audio and document FAs of this structure. When an outside user receives the e-mail message, the video and audio software such as a media player, real player, or other image browser program is used. Automatically start the multimedia software in the emitter.

       (Third embodiment)

As shown in Fig. 4, when one user is a member user who does not log in to a specific server, the user inside the local network is connected to the specific video / audio FA server 21 by the computer devices 22a, 22b, and 22c. And transmits the video / audio FA document to the remote user. The computer device 27 can receive the video / audio FA document by connecting to the Internet 20 by an Internet service provider (ISP) 20 '. When receiving a message by ordinary e-mail, start the multimedia software in the computer or read the document using another image browser program.

 The connection structure of the FA document described above can be implemented by those skilled in the art. Embodiments having the same effect are also included.

Fig. 5 is a block diagram showing an apparatus for obtaining a free video and audio FA function using the Internet. [0035] The computer 31 stores the synchronization of Internet video, audio and document FAs in which video, audio, receipt, and scanning functions are combined. The software 310 is installed so that the computer 31 is internally or externally connected to, for example, an image capturing device 32 such as a webcam, a video camera, or the like (DX, DVD, etc.) or a computer 31. Audio capture device 33 such as a microphone, scanner device 34 included in a scanner device or a multi-function printer, receiver device 35 such as a handwriting input or drawing, and audio and video such as a screen and a speaker The computer 31 is also connected to the Internet 20 to transmit a document in black and white or color to the computer 37 at its end from the Internet by an electronic mail method. More than Method may be performed by wired means or wireless means.

In another embodiment of the present invention, a server 36 connected to the Internet 20 is installed locally or remotely, and the server 36 stores a list 360 of all users or members. When a user transmits a document in black and white or color including video and audio, it compares with the member list stored in the list 360, and stores it in a queue in the memory. Since the document can be downloaded and received by the corresponding software and hardware, the video, audio, and document can be read, so that even if the computer is turned off, the work function is not affected. The transmission method can also be transmitted to multiple receivers at one time, and is not limited to transmission to one receiver.

The method of combining the computer 37 and the scanner device 34 according to the present embodiment is another embodiment for achieving the effect by the synchronization preservation software 310 of the Internet video, audio, document FA of the computer 37. By combining computer functions into the scanner device, all functions are embedded in the scanner device and the Internet FA documents can be operated by simple function keys.

In this embodiment, a FA document is automatically stored in a preservation / classification system when a document is scanned, so that documents can be searched or sorted by index. As shown in Fig. 6, when a document to be FA is selected or scanned, the preservation is performed. Displayed in the document demonstration area 42 of the classification system, the system screen includes an automatic save area 44, and automatically saves the file synchronously and immediately after scanning of the document, which is cumbersome with file preservation and preservation. One operation can be omitted. In addition, it includes functions such as preservation and deletion, and performs manual preservation, creating a sorting index, and deleting a scanned document. The sorting index area 46 has an automatic preservation function and other manual sorting files. Function, and the user can create a sorting index based on the properties of the scanned document, so that the user can conveniently search later. And plan. In addition to recording the document in the storage / storing the video and audio by the video and audio recorded program is added to the video and audio described in the classification system, and enhance the presentation of the user carried out later.

  Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a synchronous preservation software operation screen for Internet video, audio, and document FA. A FA document is scanned with a scanner device, and one digital document image file 41 is created to display the Internet image and the present embodiment. Received by the synchronous preservation software 310 of the audio and document FAW, displayed on a computer screen, and the function selection area 43 is designed in the software, among which at least the video, audio subscription, rerecording, abandonment, and file are included. Several function selection items, such as save, are included, but not limited to this, and other functions can be performed as needed. The user can add video and audio descriptions as necessary. Press the button to add the video / audio to the synchronization preservation software 310 of the Internet video / audio / document FA. The recording program 45 appears on the computer screen so that the user can record a portion of the video and audio and at the same time freely annotate the contents on the document image file 41 using a handwriting device such as the handwritten content 47 shown. After recording and completing, save and select the transmission key directly and send it to the receiving device by Internet server or e-mail. If the receiving device receives the video / audio FA document, it can read the FA content at the same time. • It is possible to show the contents of voice or handwriting.

8 is a flowchart showing the operation method steps of the synchronous storage device of the Internet video, audio, document FA of the present embodiment. One embodiment is a computer connected to peripheral devices such as each video, audio, collection, scan, etc. The following steps are included when sending a document.

Step S50: Starts the computer at the start and connects to the Internet. One embodiment of the present invention connects to a video / audio FA server of a user who uses the apparatus of the present invention via the Internet, such as a conventional password account, a hardware identification chip, or the like. It is also necessary to verify identity in various ways and to verify that each video and audio peripheral and software are installed securely.

Step S520: The synchronous preservation software of the Internet video, audio, and document FAs exclusive to this embodiment is executed, and the software combines a video, audio device, and a collection device connected to a computer. In another embodiment, the user list can be downloaded from the server of step S501 by connecting to the Internet.

Step S503: Place the scanned document into a scanner device connected to a computer to produce an electronic document file, or select an already documented electronic document file in a preservation / classification system, perform simple rotation adjustment on this document file, and suitable for various situations. Let's do it.

Step S54: Synchronous preservation software for Internet video, audio, and document FA can receive the document by wired or wireless means, start it up on a computer screen, and print the original. This document file can be easily rotated and saved.

Step S50: At this time, it is judged whether or not the video and audio descriptions are to be applied. For example, editing and transmitting a function selection item or an image of a software function such as rotation, rescan, transmission, abandonment, addition of video and audio descriptions, or handbook. If the correction is made before and the video and audio description is not added, the process directly proceeds to step S500 after the correction.

Step S60: When a video, audio, or handbook description needs to be inserted in the document and the document is started, the video capture device and the audio capture device connected to the computer are combined by the synchronous preservation software of the Internet video and audio document FA. • You can record speech and use the handwriting device and add comments to the document during the process.

Step S570: After the recording is completed, the video and audio contents and the document can be demonstrated, and it can be judged whether or not to re-record the video and audio contents. At this time, the video and audio image document can be converted into the Internet video and audio document FA. It is stored in the storage / classification system (S51) of the synchronous storage software and is provided for future use and retrieval.

Step S50: Select a transmission method and a receiving device, select one or a plurality of receiving devices, and then select from a list connected to the server or from an e-mail list.

Step S50H: Pressing the transfer function performs the operation of the Internet video / audio document FA of this embodiment and ends this embodiment.

Fig. 9 is a flowchart when a member user receives it. When the member user starts up the computer and connects to the Internet, the synchronization preservation software of the Internet FA starts up (step S61), and in one embodiment of the present invention when logging in to the server. The identification is performed by various methods such as a conventional password account and a hardware identification chip.

When receiving a video / audio FA document on a server (step S63), the document is processed at the same time, and sorted and filed by the storage / classification system S61.

The user can read the information document soon and decide whether or not to process it (S605).

When the information document is not immediately read and processed, it can be stored in a preservation / classification system.

When the document is to be read immediately, the video / audio FAB document can be read or the document can be taken out from the storage / classification system for reading (step S607) and can be transferred and returned. An explanation can be added.

After the document has been processed, it can be saved in the storage / classification system when storing, deleting, replying to the sender, or sending to another person (step S60).

If the recipient is a non-member or a member who is not logged in to the host, receiving the video and audio FA documents by conventional e-mail and starting and reading the multimedia video and audio software in the computer system.

In summary, the synchronization preservation apparatus and working method of the Internet image, audio, and document FA of the present invention are the synchronization of the Internet image, audio, and document FA provided by the present invention in a conventional scanner device, a printer, or a composite product thereof, and a computer system. By using the preservation software, video, audio, and handbook descriptions can be added to the FA documents to reduce costs, ease of use, and provide powerful FA functions.

 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The drawings of the present invention and the brief description of the drawings merely show very suitable embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can make other improvements by the above description, and such changes are also made in the spirit and patent of the present invention. It must be included within the scope of the claim.

The present invention combines a visual system to add video, audio, and handwriting descriptions to FA documents using dedicated Internet video, audio, and document FA synchronization synchronization software in the scanner device and personal computer. By transmitting, the cost and simplicity of use can be obtained, and the powerful video and audio FA function can be obtained.

      According to the present invention, a computer user who is already connected to the Internet can install the exclusive Internet video, audio, document FA synchronization preservation software on a personal computer, and obtain the FA function by using the Internet transmission method by an original peripheral device. If the apparatus necessary for the present invention is not provided at that stage, a FA document of video, audio, or agenda description added by a conventional e-mail method can be received. In this case, it is possible to transmit and receive a FA document of video, audio, or handbook description added in both directions. Therefore, the apparatus of the present invention can achieve the following effects.

(1) You can add video, audio, and comments to the document.

(2) The document can be printed completely by the remote.

(3) It can automatically save all documents, images, FA process.

(4) You can immediately listen to or view FA documents (and video, audio, processing) by computer.

(5) You can immediately provide video, audio, and processing descriptions to FA documents and respond to the system immediately.

(6) It can be sent as a document and can be signed and sent.

Claims (20)

A computer connected to the Internet by wired or wireless means; An image capture device connected to the computer to record an image of a user; A voice capture device connected to the computer to record a user's voice; A scanner device connected to the computer for scanning a document to generate an electronic file; A handwriting device connected to the computer for allowing a user to write annotation content on the electronic file; And And an Internet fax program installed on the computer for controlling the functions of the image capturing apparatus, the audio capturing apparatus, and the scanner apparatus. And the Internet fax program records a video message and attaches it to the electronic file to form a video file. delete The method of claim 1, And the computer is connected to a server on which a list of users is stored by the Internet. The method of claim 1, And the Internet fax program comprises a video and audio recording program. The method of claim 1, And the Internet fax program comprises a storage / classifying system for storing or classifying the document.  An internet fax method for providing an Internet fax program for enabling the functions of an image capturing apparatus, an audio capturing apparatus, and a scanner apparatus connected to a computer, Starting up the computer and accessing the Internet; Executing the internet fax program; Scanning a document using the scanner device to select a first electronic file using a predetermined preservation / classification system or to generate a second electronic file; Receiving a document by wire or wireless means by the Internet fax program; Recording a video message by the image capturing device, the audio capturing device, and the Internet fax program when the first electronic file or the second electronic file is opened; Using a collection apparatus for creating an annotation content on the first electronic file or the second electronic file; Demonstrating the first electronic file or the second electronic file and demonstrating the video message; Downloading a list of receivers from a server connected to the Internet and connecting to a server including the list of receivers; Selecting a transmission scheme and at least one receiving apparatus; And And transmitting the first electronic file or the second electronic file to which the video message is attached. delete delete delete The method of claim 6, And if the video message is not recorded after the step of receiving the document, transmitting the document directly. The method of claim 6, The step of selecting at least one or more receiving apparatus is characterized in that the Internet fax transmission method can be selected from the e-mail list. The method of claim 6, And the Internet fax program comprises a video and audio recording program. The method of claim 6, Demonstrating the first electronic file, the second electronic file and the video message are selectable by preserving the first electronic file, the second electronic file and the video message in the preservation / classification system. . The method of claim 6, And rotating or adjusting the document in selecting or scanning the document. The method of claim 6, And a video / audio description using a video / audio recording program in the storage / classification system. The method of claim 6, And automatically preserving synchronously after the step of scanning by the scanner device.  An internet fax method for providing an Internet fax program for enabling the functions of an image capturing apparatus, an audio capturing apparatus, and a scanner apparatus connected to a computer, Starting the internet fax program; Selecting a video file from a preset preservation / classification system and receiving the video file; Reading the video file for viewing by a user; And Preserving the video file in the preservation / classification system. The method of claim 17, And logging into a server after starting the internet fax program. The method of claim 17, And determining whether or not to read the information file soon after receiving the video file to process the information document or to save it in the preservation / classification system. The method of claim 17, And after the reading of the video file, a reply is sent.

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