KR20010027255A - System for interfacing between handheld wireless terminal and MFP - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An interface system of a portable wireless terminal device and a composite apparatus is provided to install a data transmission connecting device between the portable wireless terminal device used for a messaging service and data/voice transmissions and the composite apparatus including a printing device. Therefore, information data such as text data and e-mail received in the portable wireless terminal device are outputted on printing papers through the printing device. CONSTITUTION: A composite apparatus controller(21) confirms whether a portable wireless terminal device(10) is connected, through a connector(30) of the terminal device(10). If so, a power supplier(24) supplies power to the terminal device(10). A controller(11) of the terminal device(10) charges the terminal device(10) with the supplied power, and confirms whether data by a satellite communication network service is received in a data receiver(12). If so, the controller(11) stores the data in a memory(13) and transmits the data to a composite apparatus(20) through a key input circuit(14), then checks whether a data printing key is inputted. If so, the controller(11) transmits the data to the composite apparatus(20). The controller(21) confirms whether data stored in the terminal device(10) is received to a data receiver(22) through a cable(35). If so, the controller(21) prints the data through a printer(26).

Description

Interface system of portable wireless terminal device and multifunction device {System for interfacing between handheld wireless terminal and MFP}

The present invention relates to an interface system between a portable wireless terminal device and a multifunction device. More particularly, the text service and various data received by the portable wireless terminal device can be recorded and printed on printing paper through a multifunction device, or by using a power supply of the multifunction device. The present invention relates to a portable wireless terminal device capable of charging a portable wireless terminal device and an interface system of a multifunction device.

In general, a multifunction device refers to a device that performs not only a function of a printer for printing data or an original input from a computer, but also a function of a facsimile for transmitting an image document to another place through a communication line. That is, such a multifunction device is a multi-function terminal made by weaving existing terminal devices such as a facsimile or a printer into a single unit, and has a function of interworking with a PC, that is, a device having a PC-interface function.

On the other hand, with the rapid development of information and communication technology, the spread of personal mobile communication devices is becoming more common. In particular, the portable wireless terminal device (for example, cellular phone PCS (Personal Communication System)) is a mobile device used by individuals. It is a very ideal concept of communication service that allows you to talk with anyone regardless of time and place by using ultra-compact and lightweight terminal that is easy to carry as communication service.

Such portable wireless terminal devices support services such as voice calls, two-way calls, text and data communication services, and digital wireless telephones provided by terrestrial and satellite communication networks.

Information data such as e-mail received by a portable wireless terminal device by a service provided through the terrestrial and satellite communication networks is LCD (Liquid Crystal) which is a display device of the portable wireless terminal device by a user's key operation. Displayed on the display) and can be checked with the naked eye.

However, inconvenience in use occurs because there is no function for printing information service such as text service and electronic mail received in a portable wireless terminal device on a print medium such as paper.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a printer with various information (for example, information data such as e-mail) stored in a portable wireless terminal device received through a text and data transmission and reception service system. The present invention provides an interface system of a portable wireless terminal device and a multifunction apparatus that can print on paper through the same printing device.

1 is a block diagram showing a connection state of a portable wireless terminal device and a multifunction device according to an embodiment of the present invention,

FIG. 2 is a detailed configuration diagram of the portable radio terminal device shown in FIG. 1; FIG.

3 is a schematic block diagram of a portable wireless terminal device and a multifunction device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is an operation flowchart according to an embodiment of the present invention,

5 is a configuration diagram showing a connection state of a portable wireless terminal device and a multifunction device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

6 is a schematic block diagram of a portable wireless terminal device and multifunction device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

7 is a flow chart according to another embodiment of the present invention.

<Description of the code | symbol about the principal part of drawing>

10, 100: Portable wireless terminal device

11, 110: control unit for the portable wireless terminal device

12, 120: data receiver for portable wireless terminal device

13, 130: memory unit for portable wireless terminal device

14, 140: key input unit 15: display unit

16, 150 interface connector

20, 200: multifunction machine 21, 210: multifunction control unit

22, 220: data receiver for multifunction device

23, 230: memory unit for multifunction device 24: power supply unit

25, 240: printer driver 26, 250: the printer

30, 300: portable wireless terminal device connection portion

31: portable wireless terminal device receiving groove 32: locker (locker)

33: insert portion 34: connector coupling portion

35: cable 36: guide pin

37: hinge

A feature of the present invention for achieving the above object is a portable wireless terminal device for transmitting and receiving information data such as text data and e-mail according to services provided through terrestrial and satellite communication networks, and received from an external device capable of interface. A multifunction device including a printing device for printing data on a printing medium such as paper, comprising: a portable radio terminal connection unit for connecting a portable radio terminal device to a multifunction device to output data stored in the portable radio device to a printing device of the multifunction device; It is installed.

Preferably, the portable wireless terminal device connection is a cable connecting the interface connector of the portable wireless terminal device and the interface port of the multifunction apparatus.

Preferably, the portable wireless terminal device connecting portion is formed in a predetermined area of the multifunction device, a locker for fixing the portable wireless terminal device mounted on the storage groove is formed protruding to a predetermined height at both ends in the width direction of the storage groove, An interface connector of a portable wireless terminal device which is hinged to one end in the longitudinal direction and is rotatable toward the receiving groove and has a storage space into which the portable wireless terminal device can be inserted, and is formed on the inner bottom of the insert and inserted into the insert part. And a connector for coupling to the connector, and a cable for connecting the connector coupling part and the interface port of the multifunction device.

Preferably, the portable wireless terminal device comprises a data receiver for receiving information data such as text data and e-mail, a memory unit for storing data received through the data receiver, and a memory according to services provided through terrestrial and satellite communication networks; A key input unit for selecting a predetermined key by the user to print data stored in the unit, and a control unit for detecting data stored in the memory unit in response to the key input from the key input unit, and transmitting the detected data to the interface connector. do.

Preferably, the multifunction device includes a memory unit for storing data input through the portable wireless terminal device connection unit, a power supply unit for supplying power of the multifunction device to the portable wireless terminal device to charge the portable wireless terminal device, and data stored in the memory unit. It includes a printing unit for printing a, and a portable wireless terminal device is connected to the portable wireless terminal device connection unit, the control unit for supplying the power of the multifunction device to the portable wireless terminal device, and controls to print the data received through the interface port.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, in adding reference numerals to the elements of each drawing, it should be noted that the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals as much as possible even if they are displayed on different drawings. In addition, in the following description there are shown a number of specific details, such as components of the specific circuit, which are provided only to help a more general understanding of the present invention that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. It is self-evident to those of ordinary knowledge in Esau. In describing the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

<1st Example of this invention>

1 is a block diagram showing a connection state of a portable wireless terminal device and a multifunction apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a detailed configuration diagram of the portable wireless terminal device mounting portion shown in FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of a portable wireless terminal device and a multifunction apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the portable wireless terminal device 10 for connecting the portable wireless terminal device 10, the multi-function device 20, and the portable wireless terminal device 10 with the multi-function device 20 to carry out the present invention. It consists of.

Here, the configuration of the portable wireless terminal device connection unit 30 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 2.

The portable wireless terminal device connection portion 30 includes a receiving groove 31 formed in a predetermined area of the multifunction apparatus 20 and the widthwise ends of the receiving groove 31 in order to mount the portable wireless terminal device 10 to the multifunction apparatus 20. Protruded to a predetermined height in the locker (locker 32) for fixing the portable wireless terminal device 10 is mounted to the receiving groove 31, the hinge is coupled to one end in the longitudinal direction of the receiving groove (31) 31 is inserted into the insert portion 33 having a storage space so that the portable radio terminal device 10 can be inserted into the portable terminal device 10, the portable radio terminal device 10 is formed on the inner bottom of the insert portion 33 A connector coupling part 34 for coupling with an interface connector 11 formed on a bottom surface of the portable radio terminal device 10 so as to enable data transmission between the multifunction device and the multifunction device 20, and the data for the connector coupling part 34. A cable 35 for delivery to 20.

Here, reference numeral 36 is a guide pin, 37 is a hinge.

The operation of the portable wireless terminal device 10, the multifunction apparatus 20, and the portable wireless terminal device connection unit 30 having such a configuration will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

First, referring to the portable wireless terminal device 10, the control unit 11 for the portable wireless terminal device controls the system as a whole, and in particular according to the service provided through the terrestrial and satellite communication network according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention The control unit transmits the information data such as the text data and the electronic mail to the multifunction apparatus 20 capable of interface.

The data receiver 12 receives data (such as text data or information data such as electronic mail) transmitted by a service provided by terrestrial and satellite communication networks.

The memory unit 13 stores an operation program of the control unit 11 for a portable wireless terminal device and data input through the general control program and the data receiving unit 12.

The key input unit 14 has a plurality of keys capable of generating key data of the system, and inputs predetermined key data selected by the user to the control unit 11 for the portable radio terminal device. In particular, a data print key for transmitting and outputting data stored in the memory unit 13 to the multifunction apparatus 20 through the data receiver 12 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the data print key is a separate key Can be assigned or a combination of keys.

The display unit 15 displays the display data of the control unit 11 for the portable radio terminal device corresponding to the key input of the key input unit 14.

The interface connector 16 is a medium for connecting the portable radio terminal 10 and the multifunction apparatus 20. The interface connector 16 receives power from the multifunction apparatus 20 or receives data received through the data receiver 12 from the multifunction apparatus 20. To send.

On the other hand, when looking at the portable wireless terminal device connecting portion 30 installed in a predetermined position of the multi-function peripheral 20 in order to interface the portable wireless terminal device 10 and the multifunction device 20, the connector coupling portion 34 is a portable wireless Coupled with the interface connector 16 of the terminal device 10, the cable 35 transmits the data transmitted from the portable wireless terminal device 10 connected to the connector coupling portion 34 to the multifunction apparatus 20, or The power supplied by 20 is transmitted to the portable radio terminal device 10.

Meanwhile, referring to the multifunction apparatus 20 capable of interfacing with the portable radio terminal apparatus 10, the multifunction controller 21 controls the system according to the set program in general, and in particular, the portable radio terminal according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. The data received from the device 10 is printed and controlled to supply power to the portable radio terminal device 10.

The data receiver 22 receives data stored in the portable wireless terminal device 10 through a cable 35 provided in the portable wireless terminal device connection unit 30.

The memory unit 23 stores an operation program and a general control program of the multifunction controller 21, and temporarily stores data received through the data receiver 22.

The power supply unit 24 applies the power applied to the multifunction peripheral 20 to the portable wireless terminal device 10 through the cable 35 and the connector coupling unit 34 of the portable wireless terminal device connection unit 30.

The printer driver 25 drives the printer 26 to print data stored in the data receiver 22 under the control of the multifunction controller 21, and the printer 26 is controlled by the printer driver 25. Perform an actual print job that records data on print media.

An operation of the present invention having such a configuration will be described.

Referring to FIG. 4, the control unit 21 for the multifunction apparatus checks whether the portable wireless terminal device 10 is connected through the portable wireless terminal device connection unit 30 (S401), and when the portable wireless terminal device 10 is connected to a power source. The supply unit 24 supplies power to the portable radio terminal device 10 (S402). That is, the power supply unit 24 supplies power to the cable 35 of the portable wireless terminal device connection unit 30 and through the connector coupling portion 34 of the portable wireless terminal device connection unit 30 connected to the cable 35. The portable wireless terminal device 10 is charged by the power supplied to the interface connector 16 of the portable wireless terminal device 10.

The controller 11 for the portable radio terminal device charges the portable radio terminal device 10 with the power supplied from the multifunction apparatus 20, and receives data from the data receiving unit 12 by the service provided by the terrestrial and satellite communication networks. Check (S403).

When data is received through the data receiving unit 12, the control unit 11 for a portable wireless terminal device stores the data in the memory unit 13 (S404), and transmits the data to the multifunction apparatus 20 through the key input unit 14. It is checked whether a data print key for transmission and output is input (S405).

Here, when data is received through the data receiving unit 12, the controller 11 for a portable radio terminal device displays a message indicating that the data is received on the display unit 15. The user confirms reception of the data through the display unit 15 and inputs a preset data print key through the key input unit 14 when printing the received data.

When the data print key is input through the key input unit 14, the controller 11 for a portable wireless terminal device transmits the data stored in the memory unit 13 to the multifunction apparatus 20 (S406). That is, the data stored in the memory unit 13 is coupled to the interface connector 16 and the connector of the portable wireless terminal device connection unit 30 coupled to the interface connector 16 under the control of the control unit 11 for the portable wireless terminal device. It is transmitted to the multifunction peripheral 20 through the unit 34 and the cable 35.

The multifunction controller 21 checks whether the data stored in the portable radio terminal 10 is received by the data receiver 22 through the cable 35 of the portable radio terminal device connection unit 30 (S407).

As a result of the check, when data stored in the portable wireless terminal device 10 is received by the data receiver 22, the multifunction controller 21 prints the received data through the printer 26 (S408). That is, the multifunction controller 21 temporarily stores the data received from the portable wireless terminal device 10 in the memory unit 23 and controls the printer driver 25 to drive the printer 26. The printer 26 performs a printing operation of recording data temporarily stored in the memory unit 23 on a printing sheet under the control of the printer driver 25.

Therefore, the data received by the portable wireless terminal device can be output to the paper through the printer of the multifunction apparatus capable of interface.

<2nd Example of this invention>

5 is a block diagram illustrating a connection state of a portable wireless terminal device and a multifunction device according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a schematic block diagram of a portable wireless terminal device and a multifunction device according to another embodiment of the present invention. A diagram is shown and FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, the portable wireless terminal device connection unit 300 for connecting the portable wireless terminal device 100 and the multifunction apparatus 200 and the portable wireless terminal device 100 to the multifunction apparatus 200 in order to carry out the present invention. It consists of.

Here, the portable wireless terminal device connection unit 300 is a cable connecting the interface connector 150 formed on the portable wireless terminal device 100 and the interface port 220 of the multifunction apparatus 200.

The operation of the portable wireless terminal device 100, the multifunction apparatus 200, and the portable wireless terminal device connection unit 300 having such a configuration will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.

First, referring to FIG. 6, the configuration of the portable wireless terminal device 100, the control unit 110 for the portable wireless terminal device controls the system as a whole, in particular, the ground and satellite communication network according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention According to the service provided through the control to transmit the information data, such as received text data and electronic mail to the multifunction apparatus 200 capable of interface.

The data receiver 120 receives data (such as text data or information data such as electronic mail) transmitted by a service provided by terrestrial and satellite communication networks.

The memory unit 130 stores an operation program of the controller 110 for a portable wireless terminal device and data input through the general control program and the data receiver 120.

The key input unit 140 has a plurality of keys capable of generating key data of the system, and inputs predetermined key data selected by the user to the controller 110. In particular, the data print key for transmitting and outputting the data stored in the memory unit 130 to the multifunction apparatus 200 through the data receiving unit 120 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the data print key is a separate key Can be assigned or a combination of keys.

The interface connector 150 connects the portable wireless terminal device 100 to the multifunction apparatus 200 and transmits the data received through the data receiver 120 to the multifunction apparatus 200.

On the other hand, referring to the configuration of the multifunction apparatus 200, the multifunction controller 210 controls the system according to the set program in general, and in particular, the data received from the portable wireless terminal device 100 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Control to print.

The interface port 220 is a portion connecting the portable wireless terminal device 100 and the multifunction apparatus 200 to receive data from the portable wireless terminal device 100.

The memory unit 230 stores an operation program and a general control program of the multifunction controller 210, and temporarily stores data received through the interface port 220.

The printer driver 240 drives the printer 250 to print data stored in the memory 230 under the control of the multifunction controller 210, and the printer 250 is controlled by the printer driver 240. Perform an actual print job that records data on print media.

Meanwhile, the portable wireless terminal device connection unit 300 connects the interface connector 150 of the portable wireless terminal device 100 and the interface port 220 of the multifunction apparatus 200.

An operation of the present invention having such a configuration will be described.

Referring to FIG. 7, the controller 110 for a portable wireless terminal device checks whether data by a service provided by the terrestrial and satellite communication networks is received by the data receiver 120 (S701).

As a result of the check, when data is received through the data receiving unit 120, the control unit 110 for a portable wireless terminal device stores the received data in the memory unit 130 (S702), and a key input from the key input unit 140 is performed. It is checked whether it exists (S703).

If a key input exists in the key input unit 140, the controller 110 for a portable wireless terminal device transmits the key input from the key input unit 140 to the multifunction apparatus 200 to print data stored in the memory unit 130. It is checked whether or not the data print key is used (S704).

If the key input from the key input unit 140 is not a data print key, the controller 110 for a portable wireless terminal device performs an operation corresponding to key input (S709), and the key input from the key input unit 140 prints data. If it is a key, the data stored in the memory unit 130 is detected, and the detected data is transmitted to the multifunction apparatus 200 (S705).

Here, the data stored in the memory unit 130 of the portable wireless terminal device 100 is a portable wireless terminal device connecting the interface connector 150 of the portable wireless terminal device 100 and the interface port 220 of the multifunction apparatus 200. It is transmitted to the multifunction apparatus 200 through the connection unit 300.

When the data stored in the portable wireless terminal device 100 is received through the interface port 220 (S706), the multifunction controller 210 temporarily stores the received data in the memory unit 230 (S707).

Then, the multifunction controller 210 controls the printer driver 240 to drive the printer 250, and the printer 250 prints the data stored in the memory unit 230 under the control of the printer driver 240. A printing operation to record the data is performed (S708).

Therefore, the data received by the portable wireless terminal device can be output to the paper through the printer of the multifunction apparatus.

As described above, in the detailed description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined by the claims below and equivalents thereof.

As described above, according to the interface system of a portable wireless terminal device and a multifunction device according to the present invention, a portable wireless terminal device used for text service, data and voice transmission, and a printing device for printing various data on a medium such as paper Since there is a data transmission connection device for transmitting data between the multifunction devices, the advantage of being able to output information data such as text data and e-mail received by the portable wireless terminal device to the printing paper through the printing device of the multifunction device. have.

Claims (5)

Portable wireless terminal device for transmitting and receiving information data such as text data and e-mail according to services provided through terrestrial and satellite communication networks, and a printing device for printing data received from an external device capable of interfacing to a print medium such as paper. In a multifunction machine that includes: In order to output the data stored in the portable wireless terminal device to the printing device of the multifunction apparatus, a portable wireless terminal device connection system for connecting the portable wireless terminal device to the multifunction device is installed. . The method of claim 1, wherein the portable radio terminal connection unit, And a cable connecting an interface connector of the portable radio terminal device to an interface port of the multifunction device. The method of claim 1, wherein the portable radio terminal connection unit, A receiving groove formed in a predetermined region of the multifunction apparatus; A locker protruding at a predetermined height from both ends in a width direction of the accommodation groove to fix the portable wireless terminal device mounted to the storage groove; An insert portion hinged to one end of the receiving groove in a longitudinal direction and rotatable toward the receiving groove, the insert portion having a receiving space into which the portable wireless terminal device can be inserted; A connector coupling part formed on an inner bottom surface of the insert part and coupled to an interface connector of the portable wireless terminal device inserted into the insert part; And a cable connecting the connector coupling part and the interface port of the multifunction device. According to claim 2 or 3, wherein the portable radio terminal device, A data receiver for receiving information data such as text data and e-mail according to a service provided through the terrestrial and satellite communication networks; A memory unit for storing data received through the data receiving unit; A key input unit for selecting a predetermined key by the user to print the data stored in the memory unit; And a control unit which detects the data stored in the memory unit in response to a key input in the key input unit, and transmits the detected data to the interface connector. The multifunction device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein A memory unit for storing the data input through the portable wireless terminal device connection unit; A power supply unit supplying power of the multifunction device to the portable wireless terminal device to charge the portable wireless terminal device; A printing unit for printing the data stored in the memory unit; And a control unit for supplying power to the portable radio terminal device when the portable radio terminal device is connected to the portable radio terminal device connection unit, and controlling to print the data received through the interface port. Portable wireless terminal device and a multi-function interface system.