TWM478961U - A scanner with a function of automatic recording and backup operation records of the scanner - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an automatic recording and backup operation records of a scanner, comprising: a controller connected to a scanning module unit, a report editor, a display unit, a user interface unit, a network connection unit, and a storage unit. Wherein the controller is used to control the operation of the scanner; the report editor is used to record the scanner operation records and to form a report file which can be automatically or manually transferred to an external storage device; and the storage unit is used to storing information of scanner. The scanner of the present invention can automatically record and backup operation records, monitor the scanner operation records of users, and automatically or manually transferred the records to the external storage device.

Description

A scanner for automatic recording and backup operation recording

This creation is about a scanner, especially a scanner that records automatic recording and backup operations.

A scanner is an image capture device that converts images into digital formats that the computer can display, edit, store, and output, such as JPEG, JPG, TIFF, MTIFF, or PDF. Scanners can be used in a wide range of applications, such as combining art graphics and photo scanning into a single document; scanning text into a word processing software to avoid re-typing; or scanning a fax file into a document Store in library software or word processing software; add images to multimedia, and more. With the popularity and popularity of the Internet in an office environment, most people can share a single device between the networks, such as a network scanner device or a printer. The early scanner consisted of a scan head, a control circuit, and mechanical components. The progressive scan method was used, and the resulting digital signal was saved in a dot matrix format, and then edited into a standard format text for storage using the file editing software. Today's scanners are still a computer-based instrumentation that acts as an image capture and input device that must be displayed, edited, stored, and exported by a computer. For example: the scanner can be used for photos, text pages, drawings, art drawings, photographic film, film film, even textiles, signage panels, printing Three-dimensional objects such as plate samples can be used as scanning objects to extract and convert original lines, graphics, texts, photos, and flat objects into a editable format and form.

For now, the development of scanners has gone through four stages of development; before and after 1984, the first generation of flatbed scanners was introduced, and the first generation of scanners was limited to scanning only black and white text and simple black and white. Line graphics, their input speed and output speed are relatively slow, the resolution is also low, the device is large, and the use is inconvenient; but after the advent of the scanner, it has a wide market application value and market prospects. In the near future, the second generation of scanners was introduced in 1986. Based on the first generation of scanners, the second generation of scanners added black and white grayscale functions to scan black and white images with grayscale changes. So that the scanned black and white image is layered when the image file is output, and the image is more realistic. The third generation of scanners was introduced in 1989, and the scanner entered the color era. Color scanners were able to scan color prints and color photographs, and output color image formats for editing. With the development and popularization of other office equipment, it developed into a fourth-generation scanner in 1996, integrating the scanner with a printer and a fax machine, so that the scanner has some functions of copying, faxing, and printing. However, as a peripheral device of a computer, its functions must be completed by means of a computer.

At present, informationization is a general trend. The informationization process of input devices including scanners is indispensable. In today's rapid development of network information technology, an active, intelligent and portable scanner is needed to get rid of It relies on the function of the network computer and is no longer used as a peripheral device or an accessory device of the computer. It becomes a relatively independent network device, that is, the user can use it independently, the information transmission is safe, and the function is simple and convenient. The road "cloud" function closely matches the scanner to complete the funding Information capture, fast conversion, send archive or print, record storage, cloud storage and many other functions, and the role of traditional scanners as a peripheral device, input device is far from meeting the needs of the market. The prior art scanner is only used as an image capture and image output tool, and has a single function, which is far from meeting the requirements of the network scanner of the modern office process, especially in a work environment requiring a large number of scan transmission files, due to the scanner. The storage and storage space is certain. After a large number of scanning and sending operations or multiple operations on the scanner in a short time, the working efficiency of the scanner will be greatly reduced, and even the shortage of the storage will occur. This will cause the scanner to continue to work. This is an important technical problem that needs to be solved urgently in the field of scanners.

In view of the above problems and deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides a scanner for automatically recording and backing up operation records, which can record and monitor user's operation record of the scanner and automatically or manually transfer it to an external storage space.

In order to achieve the above creative purpose, the first technical solution adopted by the present invention is to provide a scanner for automatically recording and backing up operation records, the scanner comprising: a scanning module unit for performing a scanning operation to generate a digital information a report editor for recording the operation record of the scanner to form a report file, the report file can be automatically or manually transferred to the external storage device; a storage for storing the report file; and a controller, The scan module unit, the report editor, and the storage are connected and controlled, and the controller can automatically or manually transfer the report file to an external storage device.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the report file includes the digital information, and the digital information may be a 1:1 data file or stored after being compressed.

Further, the controller further includes a monitoring unit connected to the storage And a buffer for monitoring the storage state of the storage and the operation record of the scanner, and the controller automatically transmits the report file to the external storage device based on the monitoring result.

Further, the monitoring unit further monitors a storage state of the storage, and when the storage amount of the report file exceeds a predetermined ratio of the storage storage upper limit, the controller transmits the report file to the external storage device.

Further, the monitoring unit monitors the number of operations accumulated since the last transmission of the report file, and when the accumulated operation times exceed the number of reservations, the controller controls the report file to be automatically transmitted.

Further, the monitoring unit monitors an elapsed time accumulated since the last transmission of the report file, and when the accumulated elapsed time is greater than a predetermined time period, the controller controls the report file to be automatically transmitted.

Further, the external storage device is a network storage server.

Further, the scanner further includes a reminding unit that sends the reminder information to the manager based on the operation record and/or the monitoring result.

Further, the scanner further includes a network connection unit connected to the controller for connecting the scanner to the network, and the report file is transmitted to the external storage device through the network connection unit. The network connection unit has a wireless network transceiver that connects the scanner to the network via a wireless network. The wireless network transceiver can be a Wifi, 3G or Bluetooth device.

Further, the report file can be downloaded from the external storage device to a management device for editing operation.

Further, the report file includes the digit information and at least one of the following operation records: a title or a name of the scan file, a page number of the scan file, an operator ID information, a date and time of the scan job, and an instant scan job Geographic location, The recipient's name or address, and the function category sent by the scan is to send an archive or send a print.

Further, the digital information can be segmented in the report file to be sent to a network printer for printing.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the scan module unit further includes a data conversion unit for converting the digital information into a data format that can be directly recognized and printed by the printer.

According to still another embodiment of the present invention, the scanner further includes a display unit and an operation interface unit that can display the information item, and operatively set a send storage mode and a send print mode. Among them, in the send storage mode, the digital information is sent to a computer host for storage; in the send print mode, the digital information is sent to the network printer for printing.

100, 200‧‧ ‧ scanner

101‧‧‧Scan module unit

102‧‧‧Report Editor

103‧‧‧Monitoring unit

104‧‧‧ Controller

105‧‧‧Display unit

106‧‧‧Operation interface unit

107‧‧‧Network connection unit

110‧‧‧Reminder unit

120‧‧‧Storage

130a‧‧‧Black and white scan key

130b‧‧‧Color scan key

140‧‧‧Send key

To make the above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention more apparent, the description of the drawings is as follows:

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a module of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an operation interface and a display interface according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing automatic transmission of a report file according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the format of a report file according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a module according to another embodiment of the present creation.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing automatic transmission of a report file according to another embodiment of the present creation.

The present invention will be further clarified below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. After reading this creation, those skilled in the art have various aspects of the present creation. Modifications in the form of the price are all within the scope defined by the claims appended hereto.

As shown in FIG. 1 , in the first embodiment of the present invention, the scanner 100 includes: a scan module unit 101, a report editor 102, a controller 104, a display unit 105, an operation interface unit 106, and a network connection unit 107. The unit 110 and the storage unit 120 are reminded. The controller 104 is connected to the scan module unit 101, the report editor 102, the display unit 105, the operation interface unit 106, the network connection unit 107, the reminder unit 110, and a storage device (for example, a memory) 120, and the controller 104 Control scanner 100 performs specific operations and operations. The display unit 105 is configured to display various information of the scanner 100; the operation interface unit 106 is configured to input commands to cause the scanner 100 to operate; the network connection unit 107 is configured to connect the scanner 100 to the network; and the storage unit 120 is configured to store Various information of the scanner 100.

The scanning module unit 101 is configured to generate a digital information after scanning the object, and has a common component of the scanner such as an optical imaging module, and is configured to carry certain information about the scanned object such as a document, a picture, a photo, a film, a slide, and the like. The vector is scanned to generate digital information. The scan module unit 101 further includes a data conversion unit, which is controlled by the controller 104 to convert the digital information into a direct printable machine. Identify and print the file format.

The report editor 102 is coupled to the controller 104 for recording the user's operation record of the scanner 100 and forming a report file for storage in the storage 120. The report file includes digital information generated after scanning the object and one or more of the following operation records: 1. the title or name of the scan file; 2. the number of pages of the scan file; 3. the operator ID information; 4. scanning Date and time of operation; 5. Instant geographical location of the scanning operation; 6. Name or address of the receiving party; 7. The function category of the scanning transmission is to send the archive or send the print. These operation records and digital information constitute a complete record of a scan operation, in order to facilitate the query, management and traceability of the scan operation in the future. Fig. 4 exemplarily shows a format of a report file. The digital information is compressed and stored to save storage space. Of course, the digital information can be stored in a 1:1 data file, or compressed and stored to save storage space.

In the report file, the digital information and other operation records are separable, and the digital information and the report file are detachably sent by the scanner to a network printer for printing. It is recommended that the digital information be processed by the data to be converted into a file format that can be recognized and printed directly by the printer before sending the print, without having to go through the host computer.

Referring to FIG. 2, the display unit 105 is an LCD display screen for displaying various information of the scanner. The operation interface unit 106 includes a black and white scan key 130a and a color scan key 130b for setting a black and white scan and a color scan job of the scanner. The operation interface unit 106 further includes a send archive key and a send print key, such as the "Host" key and the "Printer" key shown in FIG. 2, for setting the scan storage mode and the print print mode of the scanner, respectively. In the send storage mode, the digital information is sent to the host computer for storage; in the send print mode, the digital information is sent to The network printer prints. The operation interface unit 106 further includes a manual transmission key 140 for manually transmitting the report file to the external storage device.

Referring to FIG. 3, after selecting the scan storage mode and the print print mode of the scanner, the scan job is confirmed by the black and white scan key 130a and the color scan key 130b, and the scanner will perform black and white or color scan and scan the generated digital information. Send to the host computer to store or send to the network printer for printing. After the scanner 100 completes the send storage or send print operation, the report file including the digital information can be automatically transmitted to an external storage device through the network connection unit 107, such as a cloud storage server, a network hard disk, etc. Store the server for storage and backup archives. The network storage server refers to an information storage device that can send and receive information through the network. Of course, the scanner 100 can also transfer the report file to an external storage device through a suitable interface and interface such as a USB interface, a Mini USB interface, a Bluetooth communication, such as a flash memory, a mobile hard disk, an SD card, a CF card, and the like. These devices can be plugged or unplugged to transmit and receive information to and from the scanner.

In other embodiments, the automatic transfer action can also be performed prior to completion of the send store and send print actions.

The report file can be downloaded to a management device such as a computer host by a network storage server for editing, modification, orchestration and the like. The report file can also be directly printed to a printer as needed (not shown in Figure 3), and the sending action can be performed at multiple times after the report file is generated.

The scanner 100 also has a security reminder mechanism. The scanner 100 is provided with a reminder unit 110 connected to the controller 104 to determine whether there is an abnormality based on the monitoring result of the monitoring unit and/or the operation record of the scanner 100. In this embodiment, when the number of scans sent by an operator of an ID exceeds a certain value, or When the number of files sent by a certain scan exceeds a certain value, or when the number of sent items sent by one scan exceeds a predetermined number, the reminder unit sends a reminder information to the manager, and provides the operation record information and the monitoring result of the scanner. For administrators, such as an administrator PC or smart terminal device and other external devices, the administrator can monitor and manage in time.

In this embodiment, the network connection unit 107 is a wireless network transceiver device that connects the scanner 100 to a network, such as the Internet, through a wireless network. The wireless network transceiver is a Wifi, 3G or Bluetooth device. Of course, the scanner can also be connected to the network by wire.

Of course, the report file may not be sent to the external storage device before or after the completion of the send storage/printing operation. FIG. 5 is a view showing another embodiment of the present invention, and the same functional units or components will be described with the same reference numerals and will not be described again. The scanner 200 includes a scan module unit 101, a report editor 102, a controller 104, a display unit 105, an operation interface unit 106, a network connection unit 107, a reminder unit 110, and a storage unit 120. The controller 104 is connected to the scan module. The unit 101, the report editor 102, the display unit 105, the operation interface unit 106, the network connection unit 107, the reminder unit 110, and the storage unit 120. The scanner 200 further includes a monitoring unit 103 connected to the controller 104 and the storage 120 for monitoring the storage status of the storage 120 and the operation record information of the scanner, such as the remaining status of the storage capacity, the operation time, the operation times, and the like. And based on the monitoring result, the controller 104 controls the automatic transmission of the report file to the external storage device to release the storage space of the scanner and improve the operation efficiency of the scanner.

Referring to FIG. 6, the monitoring unit 103 monitors the storage state of the storage 120, that is, the total capacity of the report file stored in the storage 120, and calculates the total capacity. The ratio is the ratio of the upper limit of the storage capacity of the storage 120. If the ratio exceeds the predetermined ratio, in the embodiment, the predetermined ratio is set to 90%, and the controller 104 controls to automatically transfer the report file in the storage 120 to the external storage. A device, such as a network storage server. The predetermined ratio is adjustable according to factors such as the specific working environment and conditions of the scanner.

The monitoring unit 103 also monitors the number of scanner operations accumulated since the last transmission of the report file. When the cumulative number of scanner operations exceeds the number of reservations, the controller 104 controls to automatically transfer the report file in the storage 120 to the external storage device. . In the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times is set to 60 times, which is adjustable according to factors such as the specific working environment and conditions of the scanner.

The monitoring unit 103 also monitors the elapsed time since the last transmission of the report file. When the accumulated elapsed time is greater than the predetermined time period, the controller 104 controls to automatically transfer the report file in the storage 120 to the external storage device. In the present embodiment, the predetermined time is set to 8 hours, which is adjustable according to factors such as the specific working environment, conditions, and the like of the scanner.

In other embodiments, the act of transmitting the digital information may also be set after the recording and storing operation record, before the monitoring action.

In other embodiments, the monitoring unit 103 can also control the transmission of the report file according to other advantageous conditions.

In summary, the scanner of the embodiment has various advantages, including providing an automatic storage backup function of the user operation record, automatically obtaining the digital information of the scan file, that is, the content of the scan file, and the operation time and the operator ID. The information, the geographical location of the operation, the number of pages of the scanned file, the recipient's operation record information, etc. are saved and backed up, which facilitates the manager's monitoring and management of the scanner and historical traceability. Management is more informational, systematic, and scientific; it also provides automatic release of storage space to optimize scanner operation and improve operational efficiency. By connecting to the network through its network connection unit, the scanner's coverage of the network signal will not be restricted by the geographical location, and it is very convenient to travel and work in the office.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and any person skilled in the art can make various changes and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached.

100‧‧‧Scanner

101‧‧‧Scan module unit

102‧‧‧Report Editor

104‧‧‧ Controller

105‧‧‧Display unit

106‧‧‧Operation interface unit

107‧‧‧Network connection unit

110‧‧‧Reminder unit

120‧‧‧Storage

Claims (17)

A scanner capable of automatically recording and backing up an operation record, the scanner comprising: a scan module unit for performing a scan operation to generate a digit information; and a report editor for recording an operation record of the scanner Forming a report file, the report file can be automatically or manually transferred to an external storage device; a memory for storing the report file; and a controller for connecting and controlling the scan module unit, the report editor, and the The memory, the controller can automatically or manually transfer the report file to the external storage device. The scanner of claim 1, wherein the report file includes the digital information, and the digital information is stored in a 1:1 data file or compressed. The scanner of claim 2, wherein the controller further comprises a monitoring unit connected to the memory for monitoring a storage state of the memory and an operation record of the scanner, the controller is based on the monitoring result The report file is automatically transferred to the external storage device. The scanner of claim 3, wherein the monitoring unit monitors a storage state of the memory, and when one or more of the following conditions are generated, the controller transmits the report file to the external storage device: the report When the storage amount of the file exceeds a predetermined ratio of the upper limit of the storage limit of the memory; the monitoring unit monitors that the number of operations accumulated by the scanner exceeds the number of reservations since the last transmission of the report file; the monitoring unit monitors the report file since the last transmission From time to time, the accumulated elapsed time is greater than the predetermined time period. The scanner of claim 3, wherein the scanner further comprises a reminding unit that sends a reminder message to the manager based on the operation record and the monitoring result. The scanner of claim 1, wherein the external storage device is a network storage server. The scanner of claim 1, wherein the scanner further comprises a network connection unit for connecting the scanner to the network, and the report file is transmitted to the external storage device through the network connection unit. . The scanner of claim 1, wherein the report file is downloadable from the external storage device to a management device for editing operation. The scanner of claim 1, wherein the report file includes the digit information and at least one of the following operation records: a title or a name of the scan file; a page number of the scan file; an operator ID information; a date of the scan job And time; the immediate geographic location of the scan job; the recipient's name or address; and the function category that the scan sends is to send an archive or send a print. The scanner of claim 9, wherein the digital information and the operational record are split and can be sent to a network printer for printing on the report file. The scanner of claim 1, wherein the scan module unit further comprises a data conversion unit for converting the digital information into a direct identifier that can be recognized by the printer And the printed data format. The scanner of claim 1, wherein the scanner further comprises an operation interface unit coupled to the controller for controlling the scanner to transmit a storage mode or to send a print mode. A scanner as claimed in claim 1, wherein the report file is directly printable by a printer. A scanner comprising: a scan module unit for performing a scan operation to generate a digit information; a report editor for recording an operation record of the scanner to form a report file; and a memory a file for storing the report file; wherein the report file includes the digit information and at least one of the following operation records: a title or a name of the scan file; a page number of the scan file; an operator ID information; a date of the scan job And time; the immediate geographic location of the scan job; the recipient's name or address; the scan's function category is to send an archive or send a print. The scanner of claim 14, wherein the digital information and the operational record are split and can be sent to a network printer for printing on the report file. A scanner comprising: a scanning module unit for performing a scanning operation to generate a digital information; a memory for storing the digital information and an operation record of the scanner; And a monitoring unit connected to the memory for monitoring a storage state of the memory and an operation record of the scanner, wherein the monitoring unit monitors a storage state of the memory when one or more of the following conditions are generated Transmitting the operation record to an external device: the storage amount exceeds a predetermined ratio of the upper limit of the storage limit of the memory; the monitoring unit monitors that the number of operations accumulated by the scanner exceeds the number of reservations since the last transmission record The monitoring unit monitors that the accumulated elapsed time is greater than the predetermined time period since the last transmission of the record. The scanner of claim 16, wherein the digital information and the operational record are sent directly to a network printer for printing.