TW403853B - A digital camera with a function of picture transmission - Google Patents

Abstract

This invention relates to a digital camera with a picture transmission function and it is made by employing the message transmission technique of telecom network to transmit directly those picture captured by digital camera to a receiving terminal of a specified address. It comprises: firstly, receive dialing numbers of the specified receiving terminals(such as ISP number or phone number for one receiving device) and the related data, then connect with one specified receiving terminal by operating in image processing module and modem module through e-mail transmission with picture files attached or sending those e-mail to FTP servers or specified modem to reach the purpose of picture transmission.

Description

403853 V. Description of the invention (1) [Scope of application of the invention] The present invention relates to a digital camera capable of transmitting pictures and a method for transmitting pictures, in particular, the digital camera can directly transmit pictures in its memory to a specified receiver. Technology and its devices. [Background of the Invention] A digital camera (Digita 1 Camera) uses digital information to store captured images, such as a 2-inch magnetic disk capable of recording 50 images or PCMCIA 'Compact Flash or Smart cards, such as smart media, are used to store still images. In order to save the memory space used by storage media, images taken by digital cameras are usually stored as compressed files. Common JPEG slot formats are used. The captured photos can be input to the computer through RS-2 3 2 communication port or USB port for image processing, and can also be printed out with a printer, without the steps of traditional camera development, and without the problem of installing negatives. Very suitable for journalists who race against time, because it can archive the captured images directly and then send them to the newspaper by email. At present, there is still a gap between the resolution of digital cameras and traditional film cameras. Especially in places with insufficient light sources, the clarity of digital cameras is inferior to that of traditional cameras, but digital cameras usually have a liquid crystal display (LCD) display screen, which can be viewed immediately. The photos taken and the images taken can also be deleted through this display, which is where traditional cameras can't compare. If we want to enter real photos into a computer, we should use a Scanner ° Digital camera. Another name is "digital still camera" (DSC,

Page 4 403853 V. Description of the invention (2) Digita 1 S ti 11 C amera) is used to distinguish it from digital dynamic cameras. At present, most digital cameras use charge coupled devices (CCD) or CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor). Technology to capture images. If the images taken by previous digital cameras are to be transmitted to others, they must first be downloaded to a computer, and then transmitted through a modem (M 0 DE Μ) or via the Internet. If you travel abroad, you cannot do without a computer. Under the capture, if the digital camera's memory is full and there is no extra memory card on the body, you will not be able to free up extra space to continue shooting. Therefore, in order to solve this problem, it is necessary to propose a method that can directly transfer pictures. [Objective and Summary of the Invention] The main object of the present invention is to provide a digital camera capable of transmitting pictures, which is used to transmit the captured pictures to a receiving end of a specified address, and as long as there is a telephone connector, The pictures taken can be transmitted to a distant place, the time is quite fast, and the files can be transferred without using a computer. A secondary object of the present invention is to provide a method for transmitting pictures of a digital camera, which is to transmit the pictures captured by the digital camera to a receiving end of a specified address. By this method, the purpose described above can be achieved. . The digital camera capable of transmitting pictures disclosed according to the present invention is used to transmit the captured pictures to a receiving end at a specified address, and includes: an image processing module for capturing by optical means Outside day and day, and processing and storage of external pictures; a modem module, which includes:

403853 V. Description of the invention (3) A data processing module for obtaining and storing the dial number and related data of the receiving end in advance, which includes a connection interface and a data storage unit, and the connection interface is used to connect to a computer The receiving party's dialing number and related data are input, and the data storage unit is used to store the receiving party's dialing number and related data; and an output module, which uses the data processing module to provide the receiving party's dialing number and related data. , Used to connect and transmit the outer surface of the image processing module to the receiving end. According to the method for transmitting pictures of a digital camera disclosed in the present invention, the picture captured by the digital camera is transmitted to a receiving end. The steps include: obtaining the dialing number and related data of the receiving end and storing the digital number in the digital camera; Connect to a dial-up line; dial through the dialing number and related information on the receiving end, and connect with the receiving end; send pictures to the receiving end; and complete transmission and offline. Through the above steps of sending pictures, and then with a digital camera that can send pictures, the purpose of sending pictures to the receiving end can be easily achieved. In addition, you can also choose the destination to send, such as dialing with an Internet service provider (ISP) Send the e-mail clip file by link, or send it to an FTP server, or directly to the designated modem. Therefore, you can easily and conveniently transfer the files captured by the digital camera. Regarding the detailed content and technology of the present invention, it is explained in conjunction with the drawings such as

403853 V. Description of the invention (4) Below: [Simplified illustration of the drawing] Fig. 1 is a functional block diagram of the present invention; Fig. 2 is a flowchart of the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a second embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a third embodiment of the present invention. [Detailed description of the invention] The digital camera capable of transmitting pictures and the method for transmitting pictures disclosed by the present invention are mainly used to achieve the purpose of transmitting the pictures captured by the digital camera to the receiving end of the specified address. First, please refer to the "Figure 1", which is a functional block diagram of a digital camera capable of transmitting pictures according to the present invention, which includes: an image processing module 11 for capturing an external picture 20, And processing and storing the external picture 20, which includes: an image capturing unit 1 10 for capturing the external picture 20, which uses the technology of a charge-coupled device (CCD) to capture the external daytime surface 20, Or, the external daytime surface 20 is captured by the technique of C M 0 S; an image processing unit 1 1 1 is used to process the captured external daytime surface 20 into digital data; and an image storage unit 1 1 2. It is used to store digital data, which can be a magnetic disk or PCMCIA, flash memory 'card (Common Flash' Smart Media, etc.); and a modem module for obtaining the dialing number of the receiving end in advance and Relevant data and connected to transfer the image processing module 11 1 stored

403853 V. Description of the invention (5) The dialing number 1 on the end is from the daytime interface 20 to the receiving end, and a data processing module 12 is used to describe the number and related information: packet search and storage receiving connection interface 1 2 0, for dial-up numbers and related f + computers 3 0 to enter the receiving interface, or a universal string t t can be RS — 2 3 2 communication-a data storage unit 1 2 1, using Huai / row (USB) interface;. Shima and related data, you can dial the number r 0m on the receiving end; for flash memory (F 1 ash-output module 1 3), use the number next to the data and related data to Connect the dialer provided by the group with the telephone connector to connect:-data outside the day and time 2 0. /, this line can be transmitted after the connection, the built-in modem line in the digital camera, and prepared Standard power, connector, can reserve flash memory (FUsh ROM) space, when connecting to the computer with the connection interface 120 in advance, the phone number will be prepared to be dialed, including the login (Logn) The user name (Password) and other related information are first loaded into the digital camera and stored. Stored in flash memory. After taking photos and other external pictures, you can connect the digital camera directly to the phone line 'operate with pre-designed software in the digital camera' select the number to dial 'and dial directly, and You can pass the coffin through various methods. For example: (1) E-mail (E-mai 1) clip coffin method; (2) FTP (File Transmission Protocol) transmission protocol; (3) data transmission protocol, such as Zterm and other methods .Transfer method can be entered in the phone

403853 V. Description of the invention (6) The number is specified when the user does not need to operate on the digital camera. Next, please refer to "Fig. 2", which is a flowchart of the first embodiment of the present invention. First, connect the computer to the digital camera interface 1 2 0 (step 4 0 ~ 4 0 1), enter the number to be dialed and related information into the digital camera (step 4 2), and enter the previously entered The data is stored in the data storage unit 121 (step 403). Check whether the input is completed or the data storage unit 1 2 1 is full (step 4 0 4). If it has not been completed, go back to step 4 2 0. The information has been entered properly, and you can take pictures of the outside world 20 (step 4 0 5). After shooting, if you want to transmit the captured pictures to the receiving end, first connect the phone camera interface of the digital camera to the phone Line (step 4 0 6), and then with the software design inside the digital camera, enter the digital camera menu operation (step 4 7), and select the picture to be transmitted in a high light (Highlight) mode (step 408), so The image transfer step is performed. Among them, the first group of numbers is the network service provider (ISP) phone number: (XX) XXX-XXXX, after dialing (step 4 0 9), the user name (Password) and password (Step 410) are automatically transmitted (step 410) After the connection, it will automatically send an email (E-ma 1 1) to the pre-selected address, send the pre-designated picture file (step 4 1 1 ~ 4 1 2), and automatically go offline after the transmission is completed (step 4 1 3 ~ 4 1 4). Please also refer to "Figure 3", which is a flowchart of the second embodiment of the present invention, in which steps 500-508 are exactly the same as steps 400-408, and the difference is the relevant data entered in step 502. It also contains the username (Username) and password (Password) of the FTP server. And the second group number

403853_ι 5. Description of the invention (7) The code is the same as the first set of numbers, and it is connected with the ISP (step 5 0 9), and transmits the relevant information (step 5 1 0), and then connects to the designated FTP account (step 5 1 1 ), Transfer the file (step 5 1 2), and automatically go offline after the transfer (steps 513 to 514). Please refer to "Figure 4" again, which is a flowchart of the third embodiment of the present invention, in which steps 600 to 608 are exactly the same as steps 400 to 408, and the difference is the relevant data entered in step 602. Include the phone number of the designated modem. And the third group of numbers is connected to the modem of a certain computer (step 6 0 9), after the connection is completed, the slot is transmitted in the Z term transmission protocol mode (step 6 1 0), and it is automatically offline after the transmission (step 6 U ~ 6) 1 2). As mentioned above, by using the method of transmitting pictures with a digital camera that can transmit pictures, the purpose of transmitting the pictures captured by the digital camera to the receiving end of the specified address can be achieved. In addition, in addition to uploading (U d 1 〇ad) In addition to pictures, you can also download (D 〇w η 1 〇ad) pictures that conform to the digital camera format for use. [Effects of the invention] The digital camera capable of transmitting pictures and its transmission according to the present invention The picture method has the following effects: 1. The digital camera has a built-in modem, which can be loaded with the number to be dialed in advance (such as an ISP number, or the telephone number of a computer connected to the modem). Number, and the pictures stored in the camera will be transmitted to the designated destination through the network by transmission protocol or email folder. Ί. 2 · No need to use a computer, as long as there is a phone connector to capture the pictures Pictures are sent to a distant place, the fastest time, and no need to go through

Page 10 403853 V. Description of the invention (8) The computer can transfer files. 3 · In addition to uploading pictures, you can also download pictures that conform to the digital camera format for use. Although the present invention is disclosed in the foregoing preferred embodiment as above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications and retouching without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of protection of the invention shall be determined by the scope of the attached patent application. [Illustrated f number] 10 Digital camera 11 110 111 112 12

Image processing module Image acquisition unit Image processing unit Image storage unit Data processing module Connection interface File transfer target data storage unit Output module Outside day computer

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Claims (1)

403853 VI. Scope of patent application 1. A digital camera capable of transmitting pictures, which is used to transmit the captured pictures to a receiver at a specified address, which includes: an image processing module, which is optically To capture the external picture, and to process and store the external daytime; a modem module, which includes: a data processing module, which is used to obtain and store the dial number and related data of the receiving end in advance, which includes a connection Interface and a data storage unit, the connection interface is used to connect to a computer to enter the dial number and related information of the receiving end, and the data storage unit is used to store the dial number and related information of the receiving end; And an output module, which uses the dialing number and related data of the receiving end provided by the data processing module to connect and transmit the external daylight stored by the image processing module to the receiving end. 2 · The digital camera capable of transmitting pictures as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the image processing module further includes: an image capturing unit for capturing the external picture; an image processing unit for capturing the captured image The external day surface is processed into digital tributary material, and an image storage unit is used to store the digital data. 3. The digital camera capable of transmitting pictures as described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the image storage unit is a flash memory card. 4. The digital camera capable of transmitting pictures as described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the image storage unit is a P C M C I A memory card. Page 12 403853 6. Scope of patent application 5 · The digital camera capable of transmitting pictures as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the connection interface is an RS-232 communication interface. 6. The digital camera capable of transmitting pictures as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the connection interface is a universal serial bus (U S B) interface. 7. The digital camera capable of transmitting pictures as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the data storage unit is a flash memory (F 1 ash ROM). 8 · The digital camera capable of transmitting pictures as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the output module further includes: a modem and a telephone connector interface, and the external picture can be transmitted after being connected to a telephone line. 9 · The digital camera capable of transmitting pictures as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, < wherein the relevant information is the user name and password required for connection. 10 · The digital camera capable of transmitting pictures as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the relevant information is the user name and password required for connection, and the user name and password required to access the FTP server. 1 1 · A method for transmitting pictures of a digital camera is to transmit the pictures captured by the digital camera to the receiving end of a specified address. The steps include: obtaining the dialing number and related data of the receiving end and storing them in the In the digital camera; connected to a dial-up line; dialing through the dialing number and related information of the receiving end, and connecting with the receiving end; Page 13 403853 VI. Patent application scope Send the picture to the receiving end; and Complete the transmission, offline. 1 2 · The method for transmitting pictures of a digital camera as described in item 11 of the scope of patent application, wherein the step of obtaining and storing relevant data of the receiving end is to obtain the dial-up number and the relevant data by connecting to a computer. 1 3 · The method for transmitting pictures of a digital camera as described in item 11 of the scope of patent application, wherein the step of connecting with the receiving end is by dial-up connection with the IP SP and transmitting the relevant data. 1 4 · The method for transmitting pictures of a digital camera as described in item 13 of the scope of patent application, wherein the relevant information is the user name and password required for connection. 1 5 · The method for transmitting pictures of a digital camera as described in item 11 of the scope of patent application, wherein the step of connecting with the receiving end is by dialing up with an ISP, transmitting the relevant information, and logging in to specify FTP server. 16 · The method for transmitting pictures of a digital camera as described in item 15 of the scope of patent application, wherein the relevant information is the username and password required for connection and the username and password required to access the FTP server . 1 7 · The method for transmitting pictures of a digital camera as described in item 11 of the scope of patent application, wherein the step of connecting with the receiving end is by dialing to a designated modem and transmitting the data in a transmission protocol after connection. Ship 0 Page 14 403853 VI. Scope of patent application 1 8 · The method for transmitting pictures of the digital camera as described in item 17 of the scope of patent application, wherein the transmission protocol is Z t e r m transmission protocol. 19 · The method for transmitting pictures of a digital camera as described in item 11 of the scope of patent application, wherein the step of transmitting the picture to the receiving end is by sending an email (E-mail) with a picture file. 20 · The method for transmitting pictures of a digital camera as described in item 11 of the scope of patent application, wherein before the step of connecting with the receiving end, the method is also included; ^ one step: selecting a picture to be transmitted. Page 15