TW496070B - Communication device and method for computer system and peripherals - Google Patents

Abstract

This invention claims a communication device and method for computer system and peripherals. When the scanner connects to the computer host, the computer host sends the e-mail book or fax number book to the scanner. It displays the real-time information on the screen as soon as the scanner receives the real-time information. The user is able to select one of the e-mail or fax number on the screen later. Then, when the user has completed selection, user is able to click the send key of e-mail to send e-mail or press fax key to fax. The scanner immediately activates scan operation to generate the scan image of document and sends the scan image to the computer host for further process. After the computer host receives the scan image, it randomly calls related application according to the operation that the user activates to fax or send the scan image to the destination where the user assigns by e-mail.

Description

yi. 3. The name of the amendment i is called i. V. Description of the invention (1) Field of the invention: The present invention relates to a settable and a method, especially a communication device that can After the real-time display is connected to the computer system by the computer system, the second message of the subsequent operation is decided for the user to choose. In addition, the present invention also relates to a type that can be used as a reference for future operations. The computer system receives the downloading information and the computer host receives the downloading data: _ _ and the operation method, especially means that: the user's choice, ... scans the image; the user, and then sends it to the scanning device specified by the messenger ^ The host computer executes the device and method using the present invention. :: Transmitted information to provide real-time display of computer system use, through highly-friendly operations = post, Ge operation of information appliances, application procedures and troubled communication devices and 0 $ interface, to reduce the use Background of the Invention: With the continuous evolution of electronic technology, in terms of the functions that devices can provide and the peripherals that support computer systems, in addition to continuously improving the benefits and solutions of the two, they are constantly improving. Scanner The current scanner can also scan the image in addition to the X and color display effects. After scanning the image, you can perform the complex, and then scan the image through the printer's printing system. Fax: ^ Py) operation, or through a computer system = Scan the image in the conventional operation program and send it to the designated destination. Therefore, to scan the power supply of the plug-in unit and f, the user often needs to turn on the scan button, or after successful completion of the rescue process, and then go to the scanner --- provided by the device manufacturer and displayed on page 4 496070 V. Description of the invention (2) The operation interface on the computer system screen to enter ~ # The procedure is quite complicated, and the user must ^ scan the operation, so the user is familiar with the operation to a considerable degree, only in the relevant ^ items on the scanner or computer system Needed. In addition, because of the obtained scanning surface: the required operation is initiated to achieve the connection between the systems to be sent to the computer system. ^ Xiangbai first uses the scanner and computer-related applications to send the scanned image to the user before calling Send to others, so use; email or fax to understand to a considerable degree, # can be used in computer systems and scanners to achieve the required procedures. Correct;! For the server-side execution-a series of groups, it is necessary to perform the above-mentioned series of throws; the family using a computer system is also a matter of widespread disturbance. Appliances ^ 目的 贝 豕 豕 豕 (I nf orma ti on has become one of the basic conditions. Obvious θ _ ^ first users " face deficiency 彡 目 4 目 4 4 4. 月 月 刖 刖 刖 刖 周边 周边 peripheral devices of the computer are obvious Due to the operation mode and interface of the head f, there is still room for improvement from the information appliances. Objective and summary of the invention: "The main purpose of the present invention is to expose a computer peripheral device that can be connected to the brain system. Then, the information downloaded by the computer system is displayed in real time and selected by the user to determine the communication device and method for subsequent operations. / ^ Another purpose of the invention is to disclose a computer host that can receive the download ^ and Displayed to the user, and then according to the user's choice, the scanning device used to send the scanned image to the host computer to perform the operation specified by the user and its method of operation 496070 V. Description of the invention (3) Brain Department = = of: Real-time display of electrical appliances for shore use :: Β Determines the information for subsequent operations Less user operation procedures and troublesome communication devices and methods. Used to reduce-when in the example '当 Scan The device and the host computer are connected: after receiving the real-time information, the device will display it on the display. The user can select the email or fax in the display screen. Next, when the user has completed the selection, It can press the power = key to start the e-mail transmission, or press the fax button to start the scanning operation to generate a file. The scanning computer host is receiving the scanning "] for further processing. It is used to call related applications. Send the scanning image initiated by the user to the designated destination of the user ^ The way of e-mail is to send the scanning mode: ί f Often, the module mainly includes command solution and link status detection module, etc. Module: J: system resource query module, store the module to interpret the user ’s control instruction in the scan test, such as fax or telegram; the control finger data module entered by the system is stored and used The personal code is stored in the user interface query module; the private code of the brain system resources; the connection status. Stored for Control scanner and electricity-information transmission module is used to transmit 496070 91. 3. 22 ----- case number 89125514 __ year month day ____ 5. Description of the invention (U " " Send email Address book or fax number book to the scanner. So when the processing device of the host computer calls the above module, it can read the private code stored by the module to perform the relevant operations. Detailed description of the invention: First, please Referring to the first diagram A, it depicts a schematic diagram of the connection state between the scanner 102 and the host computer 104, and the two are connected by a connection 106 to transmit data to each other. It should be noted that the present invention is preferably implemented For example, the communication state between the scanner 102 and the computer host 丨 04 is explained, but all computer peripherals or information appliances that can be connected to the computer host can use the preferred embodiment of the present invention to control the computer host 1 〇 4Receive real-time information and provide users with reference for further operations. In addition, any wireless or wired connection or communication interface, such as TWAIN, SCSI, EPP (Enhanced parallel port), or universal bus (Universal "等. Bus, USB), can be used to construct a preferred implementation of the present invention. In the example, the connection is 1.06. When the scanner 102 wants to establish a connection (jonn ^ cti ^ n) with the host computer 〇〇4, the host computer 104 will detect whether the scanner 丨 〇2 can draw the brain 04 can be connected to it when it can work normally. This '2 scanner 102 sends real-time information or controls the finger screen for the user to expect 1/2 hours / _' displayed on its display screen

(Fax number book). In addition) or / and the fax address book to send the scan $ /, the scanner 102 is based on the user-brain host 104, as for III F / 1_ Mm1! JW, · ,, _jv .VWH uu — ^ 496070 9L 2 2 _Ά 89125514_ ^ Month day amendment 5. Description of the invention (5) 'Instruction to select a single address or number included in the e-mail address book or fax address book, and then start the function of sending mail or fax And so on. As for the scanner 102, after receiving the e-mail address book or fax number book, the content contained in it is displayed on the display screen of the scanner, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD). In addition, the way the user selects the fax number or email address on the LCD can use the scroll bar that is not displayed inside the LCD (such as the far right side of the LCD), or use the up and down buttons attached to the LCD to scroll the content displayed on the LCD. . The first diagram B depicts a schematic diagram of the contents of the fax number list on the display screen for the user to select when the scanner 102 receives the telephone directory. The user can select one of the fax number list 1 2222 displayed on the display screen and then press the FAX button 1024, and then the scanner 102 will scan the document to generate a scanned image, and then Send the scan image > image to the host computer 104 via the connection 106 for fax operation. When the e-mail address displayed on screen 1 022 is displayed, the user can choose to send the e-mail address again, and then press the e-mail transmission "— ^) button 1〇26, and the scanner 102 is also at After generating the scanned image, send the scanned image to the host computer 104 via the connection 1 06 for mail transmission. In addition, after the user presses the SCAN button 1 028, the generated scanned image It is sent to the host computer 104 for storage via the connection 106. It should be noted that the diagram shown in Figure B is for illustration purposes only, and skilled artisans can change the number of keys according to the actual application. Furthermore, The real-time information transmitted by the host computer 104 can include both email and fax numbers, and the user selects one of the addresses or numbers before driving the related operations. Those skilled in the art can also apply it according to the actual application. change.

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Next, please refer to the second figure, which depicts the operation flowchart of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, but it should be noted that the process of the second figure is also explained by the interaction of the scanner 102 and the host computer 104. However, all the computer equipment or information appliances that can be received and displayed by the host computer 104 in real time for reference by the user for future operation can be constructed using the process of the second figure. When the scanner 102 and the computer When the host 104 is connected (step 202), the host computer 104 then sends the e-mail or fax address book to the scanner 102 (step 204), and after receiving the real-time information, the scanner 102 sends It is displayed on the display screen 1 022 (step 20 6), and the user can select one of the e-mail or fax numbers in the display screen 1 022 (step 208). Next, when the user After the selection is completed, it can press the EMAIL button 1026 to start the e-mail transmission, or press the fax ^ key \ 024 to start the fax operation (step 21). Scanner 10 The scan operation is initiated to generate a scan of the file Image (step 2 12), and send the scanned image to the host computer 104 for further processing (step 2 14). After receiving the scanned image, the computer host 104 randomly calls the relevant application according to the operation initiated by the user Application (Application) to fax or e-mail the scanned image to the destination specified by the user (step 216). It is worth noting that for the user of the scanner 102 (which is only After turning on the power of the scanner and connecting it to the host computer, you can select the number or email address in the display screen 1022 and start the relevant operation. Then you can reach the information Needs for user-friendly home appliances 0 It should be noted that in step 202, after the scanner 102 and the host computer 104 are connected through the connection 106 and the power is turned on, the computer

V. Description of the invention (7) Take the test of the status of the scanner 102, and continue the procedure in the second figure when the status of the scanner 102 is normal. In addition, in step 204, the currently stored e-mail or fax address book is transmitted to the scanner 102, so each time the scanner receives can be the same, so the instant reception and Show f news to the messenger's purpose. Ϊί / 04 in / Step 214 'When scanning ㈣2 is sending the scanning image to the computer: same as using == to send to the computer host W hijack — # * The fact is installed on the computer host 104, use the fax to execute Or applications that send e-mails, such as or 1 ::: ^ software, can be used by the host computer in the preferred embodiment of the present invention. The schematic diagram of the third figure is then used to depict the present invention is more resident than μ 含 scan 102 (Resident) program: and 30 0 main: ϋ required control code. Scanner 102's resident mode 30 St: module 302, user interface data module 3. 8 etc. 查询 = query module 306, and the link state debt measurement module uses the ΛΛ system instruction interpretation module to continue storing for Interpret the control commands input by Ιίΐϊ 02 or the computer system 104, such as the code of a fax or e-mail command; User Interface :: = 4 stores the user in the computer host 1 () 4 off map, interface Resource programs such as required images or icons; Electricity: Department: Xun: Group 306 is stored to query the host computer 104 currently installed;,: l3li; tr ^ infflFax ^ 0utlook) ^^^ ; ^ ^ ^ '' " 104 ^ # ^ i: Shibeixun download module 3 1 〇 is used to send e-mail correction Wu J j 8912 1 1 Description of the invention (8) _ Address book or pass Scanner 102 is directly operated as a step-down processing device. Therefore, when the code of the computer host 104 is executed to execute the relevant requirements, the programs stored in the module can be read. It should be noted that all the above-mentioned module chips (n0PPy dlsk) can be handled by taking M0 = storage, mediators, discs, magnetic storage media, flying M0 (Magnet1C optical), and other portable processing. Device; take the relevant reading interface for the host computer 104 Π: the hard disk or memory of the computer system 10, used to handle the uploading, users can also be resident on the computer host 104 The seven s-shaped interface provided by the module 300 is used to change the contents of the e-mail book or fax address book, and change the contents that are downloaded to the scanner 102. The system shown in the fourth figure is a schematic diagram of the interface of the module 300 in the host computer of the computer, which provides the user with the above operations. In the fourth figure, the fax setting button 4 for changing the fax-related settings is displayed. 02. The email setting button 404 for changing the email-related settings is displayed. The contents included in the setting items selected by the user are displayed in In the content display area 406. When the user wants to add or delete the e-mail address or fax number displayed in the content display area 406, he can complete the requirements by using the ADD button 408 or the DELETE button 410. When the operation is completed or you want to cancel the operation, you can achieve it by pressing the ENTER button 414 or the CANCEL button 412 respectively. It should be noted that the graphical interface shown in the fourth figure is for illustration purposes only, and those skilled in the art can change it according to the actual application. This is the communication device and method disclosed in the present invention, which can be connected immediately after a computer peripheral device or an information appliance is connected to the computer system.

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Revise the description of the five inventions (9) Displayed by the computer system | 1 · ,, correction " a — pθYou mbeixun for the user to choose to determine the subsequent lights to enter # 作 '于 疋 User can Through the extremely friendly operation methods and interfaces, the required operation procedures and troubles can be reduced. = The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the equivalent of two equivalents completed in the spirit; it is within the scope of the patent disclosed by the present invention. Or modifications should be included in the application below

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Brief description of the drawings: The preferred embodiment of the present invention will be explained in more detail in the following description: 乂 子 τ is supplemented with the following state diagram; on the top, for the user to choose the first A picture depicting the scanner and the computer The connection of the host. The first diagram B depicts the list of fax numbers displayed on the display screen of the scanner. The second diagram depicts the operation flowchart of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. The third diagram depicts the module structure of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. Schematic diagram; and the fourth diagram is a schematic diagram of the user interface, depicting the schematic diagram of the interface displayed on the display screen of the computer host in the preferred embodiment of the present invention; component symbol comparison table: 102: scanner; 1022: scanner display screen; 1 0 2 2 2: list of fax numbers; 1 0224: list scroll; 1 024: fax (FAX) button; 1 026: e-mail transmission (EMAIL) button; 1 028: scan (SCAN) button; 104: computer host; 3 0 2 · Resident mode, 纟 and; 3 0 4: Command interpretation module; 3 0 4 ·· User interface data module; 3 0 6: Computer host resource query module; 3 0 8: Link state detection module Group; 496070 91. 3. 22 _Case No. 89125514_ Year Month Revision _ Brief description of the drawing 1 3 1 0: Instant information download module; 4 02: Fax setting button; 4 0 4: E-mail setting button; 406: Content display area; 408: ADD button; 410: DELETE button; 412: CANCEL button; and 414: ENTER button.

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Claims (1)

2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · ^^ 8912551 £ 91 · 3 Patent application scope A computer host and its peripheral steps: The communication method of the Joan device includes at least the following steps Γ ί The peripheral device and the computer host connection · The machine sends real-time information in the week. · D. When the 4ΚΓ 亥: when the information is available for selection; functional operation; 'After being selected' is activated on the peripheral device-;: Γ related information is transmitted to the computer host; and the Functional operation. This function operation calls the relevant application program to execute the method as stated in the first patent scope, and the steps include the steps of testing whether the peripheral device normally establishes the connection, as in the first patent scope. A method of τ siege 1 ′, wherein the peripheral device is an Infomation appliance. Sweep two: the method of benefit consumption No. 1 'where the above-mentioned peripheral device is displayed on the screen and the scanner displays the real-time information in the scanner :: Please use the method in the fourth scope of the patent, where (⑸n_er If W) or fax address book method 'where the above real-time information is ^ email address, and the scanner's + + image is included in the relevant information, the brain host is receiving the After relevant information, scan the SI: electricity ;. Amend Patent application scope Send to the selected email address. For example, the method of applying for the fifth item of the patent scope, wherein the selected person is a fax number, and the scanner / 17 o'clock / news is included in the relevant information to be transmitted to the scanned image of the ^ to receive the relevant information. After that, scan it directly and fax the tiger code of the computer owner. ^ Description ~ Fax to the selected method, such as the method in the scope of patent application No. 1, more steps. Update the real-time information. For the method in the 8th scope of the patent application, 苴 via the graphic interface displayed on the f | U step is a kind of record that can be read by computer. Control method of communication method between machine and peripheral device. The computer's main media contains at least: "", ", the computer record real-time information download module for Information to the peripheral device, Azhongxi ^ The electric host sends the real-time display for selection. Real-time information is interpreted by the peripheral device command module, which is used to store Zuoyou and the peripheral device, which can be interpreted by the peripheral device. Device or control program The control command input by the host computer is to use the control input from the peripheral device to refer to the controller to perform the function operation, use the person; use the real-time information to select one; Graphic; surface two: module 'used to store and display the resource code required for display on the computer); and 496070 91. 3. 22 -Ά ....., 89125514 _ ^ _ J_a correction_ six ^ Application details " ^ Computer host source query module, which is used to store the control code for querying the installation status of the computer host application. 11. If the computer recording medium for item 10 of the scope of patent application, the package includes The link state detection module is used to store control code that monitors the link state of the peripheral device and the computer host. 12. For example, the computer recording medium in the scope of patent application No. 10, wherein the above-mentioned graphical interface is used to change the The content of real-time information. 1 3. For example, the computer recording medium of item 10 of Shenyan's patent scope, where the above resource code contains the image or icon resource program required by the graphical interface. The computer recording medium of the scope of patent No. 10, wherein the peripheral device mentioned above is a scanner, and the scanner displays the real-time information on the display screen of the scanner. Item of computer recording media, in which the above-mentioned real-time newsletter includes an e-mail address book (E — maii address book) or fax number book (Fax number book). 1 6 · If = please request the computer recording medium of item 15 of the patent scope The selected person of the above-mentioned real-time poverty news is an e-mail address, and the scanned image generated by the scanner is included in the relevant information to be transmitted to the computer. = Machine 'and after receiving the relevant information, the computer host sends the scan image by e-mail to the selected e-mail address. • If = please use the computer recording medium of item 15 of the patent scope, where The selected person of the above instant message is a fax number, and the scanned image generated by the scanner is included in the relevant information for transmission to the computer owner Amendment: —ES__89125514 6. Scope of Patent Application ‘After receiving the relevant information, the computer host faxed the scanning image to the selected fax number. Describe the computer recording medium of item L0, among which 19. — # -5Τ 4a j 豕 电 (1 nf ormat 1 on app 1 iance). The computer host system and system that instantaneously reports to the peripheral device and performs operations according to the electrical functions of the peripheral device, wherein the host computer system at least includes: a storage device; and stored on the storage device surface The combination of 'for responding to the perimeter of the reservoir' 詈 Γ 2 rb 4! ! 1 code to send real-time information to the. Hachiman real-time information is displayed on the peripheral device. The peripheral device enters the control command. The input: the control command contains the selected J side of the real-time information; The functional program indicated by the control instruction input by the peripheral device is not electrical: the host system calls the relevant application to perform the function operation according to the function operation. 20. The computer host system of item 19 in the scope of patent application, the above two of 1 are set: the control code stored in the storage device is displayed in the form of ": graphic" and entered by the computer host system The control instruction input by the machine system includes a control instruction for changing the content of the real-time Bessin. 21. For example, please apply for the computer mainframe system of item 19 of the patent, in which the above Page 18 496070 _ Case No. 8912HU VI. Scope of patent application ’Wherein the processing device is coded to monitor the scanner and code. Machine system, where the above storage device includes a link state detection module to perform control of the link state detection module 4 control of the connection status of the electronic host system 22. For example, the computer main storage device of item 19 of the scope of patent application contains at least : The real-time information download module is used to transfer the real-time information from the computer host to the peripheral device. The real-time information is: the side device displays for selecting a command interpretation module to store the interpretable information from the peripheral device. Or the control code of the control instruction input with the computer host system, a user interface data module, for storing the resource code required for the graphical interface displayed on the computer host system; and a computer host The resource query module is used to store control code for querying the application installation status of the computer host system. 3 · The computer host system of item 22 of the patent scope, where the above = source code contains the source code of the image or icon required by the graphical interface. Bei 24. Please ask for the computer host system of item 19 of the patent, in which the above Jv # device is a scanner, and the scanner displays the real-time information 25. On the display screen of the scanner. 3. The computer host system of the real-time f patent scope item 19, wherein the above-mentioned information includes an e-mail address book or a fax number book. --891255H 91 · 3 · 2 2 6 'Application details' ^^-9___ Amendment' _______ 26 · If the applicant is a patent fan, the information is selected at the time "::: machine system, where the above is The generated scanned image is included in: and the host system of the scanner, and the ::: machine; site. To the selected electronic 27. If the electronic information of the 25th application for the patent application, the selected person is a direct transmission number U. The scanned image mentioned above is included in the relevant information =: The sweep of two Germans: !!!! After receiving the relevant information, the brain host system faxes the 28 faxes to the selected fax number. The computer host system of item 19 of the week range, in which the above-mentioned is an information appliance. Page 20