KR20060046657A - A method to scan and send documents/images as sms/mms to a mobile device - Google Patents

Abstract

 A method of scanning a document and an image using SMS / MMS and sending it to a mobile device is disclosed. The method of scanning a document and an image using the SMS / MMS and transmitting it to a mobile device includes (a) scanning a document, (b) selecting an option to send the scanned document to a mobile user, (c) Specifying the document type in the scanner, (d) entering recipient information in the scanner, (e) checking the data type scanned by the system, (f) generating a message in the required format, (g Checking the interface available to the mobile network in the system, (h) sending a message using the available interface, and (i) informing the user of the message transmission status. As a result, the scanned document may be transmitted to the mobile network user by SMS and MMS message using a function of the scanner capable of communicating with the mobile network, and the text and image documents may be simultaneously transmitted to the mobile device using the scanner.

Scanner, Mobile Communication, Bluetooth, SMS, MMS, GSM

Description

A method to scan and send documents / images as SMS / MMS to a mobile device}

1 illustrates document scanning and use of the scanned document in different ways;

2 is a diagram illustrating transmitting MMS / SMS using a mobile phone;

3 illustrates various interfaces available for scanners communicating with a mobile network; and

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of transmitting a message to a receiver according to the present invention.

The present invention is generally applied to scanners and mobile communication technologies. The present invention also relates to transmitting scanned data to a mobile communication device after scanning a document. More particularly, the present invention relates to a short communication service (SMS) or a multimedia message service (MMS) by scanning a document and an image. It is about how to transfer to.

The scanner is used to scan a document to obtain a hard copy of the document or to store the scanned document as an image on a computer.

Fax technology is used to send documents to other users who can receive faxes.

Multimedia Message Service (MMS) is characterized by the option of transmitting a message including a combination of text, image, sound, and video to a MMS capable handset in mobile communication. This feature allows the user to send images to other mobile users using MMS. MMS-enabled handsets are becoming the de facto standard these days, and most new mobile phones are evolving with MMS characteristics. By using MMS technology, users can share text, pictures, and movies with other users of a mobile network.

Short message service (SMS) is characterized by transmitting a text message to or receiving a text message from a mobile device in a mobile communication. The text may include a combination of words, numbers and alphabets. This feature allows two mobile users to communicate using SMS technology.

Mobile devices logged into one network may use the services of network service providers to send not only SMS but also MMS to mobile devices logged into another mobile network.

PCs can also be used to compose SMS and MMS messages, which are sent to mobile phones on other mobile networks. In this case, the PC creates SMS and MMS messages, pushes the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) to the Multimedia Message Service Center (MMSC) and the Short Messaage Service Center (SMSC), which provides information to the recipient and sends the message to the user. ) Or send a message written to the recipient's address using the HTTP push function.

In general, a scanner is used to scan a document to produce a hard copy of an original or to generate an image that is stored on a host on a host file system.

When sending SMS and MMS, the user first composes a message on the mobile device and then selects a delivery option that prompts the user to enter the recipient number. When the number is entered the user clicks OK and the message is sent to the recipient.

 When a scanner is used to generate and send an SMS / MMS message to a mobile device, each process requires the following steps while each of the above processes are performed. Prior art features available utilize mobile and PC to generate and send SMS / MMS messages to mobile network users. The problem with this method is that the scanner cannot write or send a message.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a method in which a scanner is required for creating and sending an SMS / MMS message to a mobile device. In addition, the invention proposes an invention that can avoid the above-mentioned problems by including a method and system that is compatible with the mobile technology.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a method for scanning documents and images and transmitting the documents and images to a specific mobile device by SMS and MMS.

The present invention also provides a method of improving the performance of a scanner by allowing the scanner to communicate with a mobile network.

In addition, the present invention provides a method of transmitting a scanned document by SMS and MMS message to a mobile network user by using a function of a scanner capable of communicating with the mobile network.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for simultaneously transmitting text and image documents.

The present invention for achieving the above object proposes to use a scanner for writing a source message sent to a mobile device. In addition, the present invention provides a method of transmitting a scanned document to the final recipient using any one of a method using a GSM module that can communicate with a scanner, a method using SMS / MMS on a network or the Internet, and a method using Bluetooth mobile. Is proposing.

Accordingly, a method of scanning a document and an image using SMS / MMS according to the present invention and transmitting the document and image to a mobile device includes (a) scanning the document and (b) selecting an option for transmitting the scanned document to the mobile user. (C) specifying the document type in the scanner, (d) entering recipient information in the scanner, (e) checking the data type scanned by the system, and (f) sending the message in the required format. Creating, (g) checking the interface available to the mobile network in the system, (h) sending a message using the available interface, and (i) informing the user of the message transmission status. Include.

Other benefits and features of the present invention will become more apparent from the description of the embodiments of the present invention by way of example shown in the accompanying drawings.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description and drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not to be construed. Numerous details are set forth for the understanding of the present invention. However, in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the present invention, well-known or conventional contents are not described.

Before describing the present invention in detail, the case where the present invention is used will be described first. Therefore, the first description will be given with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. 1 is a diagram illustrating document scanning and using scanned documents in different ways. And, Figure 2 is a diagram showing the transmission of the MMS / SMS using a mobile phone.

Scanners are used to scan documents and images and send them to mobile users. Depending on the type of document, that is, whether the document is a text document or an image document, the scanner generates a long Short Message Service (SMS) message containing the scanned text or a Multimedia Message Service (MMS) message containing the scanned data. do.

If the document is a text document, the scanner uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to obtain textual content from the document. And an SMS message containing the captured text as message data is generated using a standard SMS message format. There are two methods of transmitting and receiving an SMS message, which are based on a text mode and a protocol description unit (PDU) mode.

If the document is an image document, the scanner scans the document in one of the formats used in the MMS message, such as JEPG, GIF, and other formats supported under the MMS message. Then, the MMS message is generated using the specification for the MMS message.

The SMS / MMS uses any one of a method using a global system for mobile communication (GSM) module, a method using a multimedia message service center (MMSC) or a short message service center (SMSC), and a method using a Bluetooth mobile. May be sent to.

All components are used in the present invention, such as scanners, SMSCs, MMSCs, Bluetooth phones, and GSM, and only need to be able to communicate with each other.

To send documents and images to a mobile network user, the user selects the option to scan a document, send the scanned document to a mobile user, specify the type of document as an image document or a text document, enter the recipient's information, It is required to transmit.

Depending on whether or not it can communicate with the mobile service provider, the scanner sends a text message or MMS message to the transfer destination address.

The features of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 is a diagram illustrating document scanning and using scanned documents in different ways. Here, the image document can be printed as a hard copy or as a soft copy of a document that can be stored on a computer that can be used to create an SMS / MMS.

2 is a diagram illustrating transmitting MMS / SMS using a mobile phone. Here, the user writes an SMS / MMS to be sent. The user then selects a delivery option from the user's mobile. Then, after inputting the user's information, the transfer is completed by clicking the required button on the mobile. The receiver will receive this message.

3 illustrates various interfaces that may be used for a scanner to communicate with a mobile network. Communication with the mobile network may be performed via GSM, SMSC / MMSC or BT (BlueTooth).

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of transmitting a message to a receiver according to the present invention.

The method for transmitting a message to a receiver according to the present invention is configured as follows. The user scans the document and clicks on the mobile transfer option provided with the scanner. Then enter the recipient's information and document type. The system checks the type of data scanned and generates a message in the required format. The system then checks the interface available for the mobile network. Check the available GSM, MMSC / SMSC, or BT interface and send the message using the matching interface. Then, the user is informed of the message transmission status.

Scanners are used to scan documents and images sent to mobile users. Depending on the type of document, i.e. whether the document is a text document or an image, the scanner generates a long SMS containing the scanned text or an MMS message containing the scanned data.

Using the scanned data and the type of message being sent, the scanner generates a message payload in accordance with the appropriate message standard, ie SMS or MMS.

This SMS / MMS is sent to the recipient by using any of the following methods.

When using a GSM module, the scanner is capable of communicating with a GSM module including a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card capable of SMS / MMS service. When the document is ready to be sent to the mobile phone, the user is asked to enter a delivery destination address. Once the transfer destination address is provided to the scanner, the scanner generates the scanned document required for the GSM module into an SMS / MMS message and sends the message using the GSM module.

MFP (Multi Function Product) can communicate with GSM module. The module consists of a GSM engine and the minimum hardware required to work with a mobile phone. The GSM module is connected to the MFP using a connectivity interface provided by modules such as serial, USB, and the like. To use the GSM module, the MFP can use this interface to send AT commands to the GSM module. The GSM AT command includes commands that allow the MFP to send a message to the mobile user.

When using the MMSC or SMC, the scanner is connected to a local area network (LAN) or the Internet, which can be connected to the MMSC or SMC. When the document is sent to the mobile phone, the scanner asks the user to enter a delivery destination address. When a forwarding destination address is provided to the scanner, the scanner generates an SMS / MMS message, which is sent to the recipient after the message is sent to an SMSC / MMSC on a network such as a LAN or the Internet.

When using Bluetooth Mobile, the scanner generates an MMS / SMS message at the user's request for the scanned data to be transmitted to the MMS / SMS. In addition, the scanner is provided with a transmission destination address, that is, the address of the receiver. The scanner transmits the MMS / SMS written to the connected Bluetooth mobile according to the recipient address using the image profile. This mobile sends this message to the final recipient.

 All components are used in the present invention, such as scanners, SMSCs, MMSCs, Bluetooth phones, and GSM, and only need to be able to communicate with each other.

To send documents and images to the mobile network, the user scans the document, selects the option to send the scanned document to the mobile user, specifies the document type as an image document or a text document, and provides recipient information and transmission commands. It is necessary to enter.

The scanner sends a text message or MMS message to a delivery destination address, depending on the interface capable of communicating with the mobile service provider.

 Preferred embodiments of the present invention described above are intended to illustrate the present invention, and the disclosed embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention. Modifications and variations of the present invention are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Although the present invention has been described as examples, these embodiments are not intended to limit the invention to the mere description. For example, the receiving device may include other components such as a copier, a printer, a disk drive, and the like. The memory may also include additional information such as application programs, network communication programs, operating system software data, and the like. Scanning and transmitting the document is performed by an interface between the scanner and the GSM module, LAN, Internet or Bluetooth mobile as described above, but it is clear that other methods and scanning types different from that may be provided.

Embodiments of the present invention provide programmable gate arrays, optical, chemical, biological, quantum or nanotechnology by using a programmable general digital computer, by using a specific integrated circuit, and by using programmable logic devices. It can be performed by using the system, component, mechanism of the. In general, the operation of the present invention may be performed by using means known in the art. The communication or transmission of data may be wired or wireless and other means may be used.

The present invention may be performed by separating or combining one or more components described in the drawings, and in some cases, the components may be removed. It executes a program or code stored in a machine-readable medium that a computer that performs any of the methods described above permits.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the performance of the scanner by enabling the scanner to communicate with the mobile network, and by using the function of the scanner capable of communicating with the mobile network, the scanned document to the mobile network user by SMS and MMS message Can transmit

And, the scanner can be used to simultaneously send text and image documents to the mobile device.

In addition, although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been shown and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, but the technical field to which the invention belongs without departing from the spirit of the invention claimed in the claims. Of course, various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art, and these modifications should not be individually understood from the technical spirit or the prospect of the present invention.

Claims (10)

(a) scanning the document; (b) selecting an option for transmitting the scanned document to a mobile user; (c) specifying a document type in the scanner; (d) inputting receiver information in the scanner; (e) checking the type of data scanned by the system; (f) generating a message in the required format; (g) checking the interface available to the mobile network in the system; (h) sending a message using the available interface; And (i) informing a user of a message transmission status; scanning and transmitting a document and an image to a mobile device using SMS / MMS. The method of claim 1, Scanning and sending a document and an image to a mobile device using SMS / MMS, wherein the type of document designated to be sent by the scanner is an image. The method of claim 1, Scanning and sending a document and an image to a mobile device using SMS / MMS, wherein the type of document designated to be sent by the scanner is text. The method of claim 1, The available interface check is a method of scanning and sending a document and an image to a mobile device using SMS / MMS, characterized in that a check in of whether the Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) corresponds to the interface. The method of claim 1, The available interface check is a check in whether MMSC / SMSC (Multimedia Message Service Center / Short Message Service Center) corresponds to the interface to scan documents and images using SMS / MMS to the mobile device. How to transfer. The method of claim 1, The available interface check is a method of scanning a document and an image using SMS / MMS, and sending it to a mobile device, characterized in that a check-in of BT (Bluetooth) corresponds to the interface. The method of claim 1, The method includes a method for scanning a document and an image using SMS / MMS to transmit to a mobile device using an SMS / MMS, characterized by having an interface available for a mobile network to improve the performance of the scanner. The method of claim 1, And the scanner is capable of interfacing with a GSM module including a subscriber identification module (SIM) card capable of SMS / MMS service, and scanning and transmitting documents and images to a mobile device using SMS / MMS. The method of claim 1, The scanner generates an MMS message and scans the document and image using SMS / MMS to send the message to a Bluetooth mobile using an image profile that forwards the message to the final recipient. How to transfer to the device. The method of claim 1, The scanner obtains a destination address and generates an SMS / MMS message, and then transmits the message to an SMSC / MMSC on a LAN / Internet or a network capable of transmitting the message to a receiver. How to scan and send documents and images to mobile devices using SMS / MMS.

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