WO2003100528A1 - Method for the wireless transmission of images and the subsequent retrieval thereof - Google Patents

Method for the wireless transmission of images and the subsequent retrieval thereof Download PDF

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WO2003100528A1
WO2003100528A1 PCT/ES2003/000186 ES0300186W WO03100528A1 WO 2003100528 A1 WO2003100528 A1 WO 2003100528A1 ES 0300186 W ES0300186 W ES 0300186W WO 03100528 A1 WO03100528 A1 WO 03100528A1
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Josep Tarres Bolos
Joan Arbussa Reixach
Francisco Miguel Monzo Sanchez
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Joan Arbussa Reixach
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N7/00—Television systems
    • H04N7/18—Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
    • H04N7/183—Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast for receiving images from a single remote source
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
    • G03G—ELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
    • G03G15/00—Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
    • G03G15/50—Machine control of apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern, e.g. regulating differents parts of the machine, multimode copiers, microprocessor control
    • G03G15/5075—Remote control machines, e.g. by a host
    • G03G15/5087—Remote control machines, e.g. by a host for receiving image data

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  • the said procedure basically comprises the steps of first acquiring said image by means of an image capture device, such as a photo camera, at the moment in which the user enters the establishment, or at a later time during his stay in the amusement park or restaurant, for example.
  • an image capture device such as a photo camera
  • the establishment staff gives the user an identification document (a ticket, magnetic card, etc.) so that he can later collect the photograph.
  • the user can recover the image or video and take it on several different media (photo, CD, shirt, etc.) once he has used the aforementioned identification document.
  • the main drawback presented by the procedure described is that, on the one hand, it is necessary to have a development center that is close to the enclosure where the image has been captured, which makes the process more expensive and, on the other, the development Conventional is a long process, so the user must collect his photograph normally at the exit of the establishment where it was taken.
  • the present invention provides a method for wireless transmission of images and their subsequent recovery that provides numerous advantages, which will be detailed hereinafter.
  • This procedure essentially comprises the steps of acquiring said image by means of an image capture device, issuing an identification document for the subsequent collection of the image by the user and finally processing said image to be offered to the user once the user has used the cited identification document.
  • the particularity of the process of the invention lies in the fact that said identification document is issued directly by the image capture device.
  • This image capture device performs the image and transmits it wirelessly to at least one image processing device where it is delivered to the user after the use of said identification document.
  • the use of the identification document to obtain the image can be by passing this identification document through a barcode reader or a magnetic card reader.
  • the image capture device can be a digital photo camera or any other suitable device (for example a video camera).
  • the image processing device can be, for example, a PC associated with a printing device or any other suitable image processing means.
  • said identification document alternatively includes coding means such as, for example, at least one barcode. This is very important since the sending of image data from the capture device can be transmitted to various points for later processing. Recovery.
  • the process allows sharing multimedia services. This allows any device in the service network to have access to any multimedia service present in the network, increasing the ability of each of these devices to deliver content. This sharing service means that if some of the services are not available, the rest of them can still be used.
  • the process described in accordance with the present invention offers numerous advantages. First of all, it is a considerably quick process in which the user should not wait until the exit of the enclosure to collect his photograph (for example). In addition, this photograph can be delivered in any format: photographic paper, digital media (floppy disk, compact disc) and any storage medium in general, as well as sending it to an email address. Another advantage of the present invention is the speed and efficiency derived from the use of wireless sending of information.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a method for the wireless transmission of images and the subsequent retrieval thereof. The inventive method comprises steps consisting in acquiring the image using an image capture device, sending an identification document for the subsequent retrieval of the image by the user and processing said image in order to supply it to the user. The aforementioned identification document, which comprises encoding means, is sent directly by the image capture device that captures the image. The aforementioned image capture device transmits said image in a wireless manner to at least one image processing device where it is supplied to the user once the identification document has been used (passed through a barcode or card reader). The image capture device can be a digital camera, a video camera, etc.

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'PROCEDIMIENTO PARA LA TRANSMISIÓN INALÁMBRICA DE IM GENES Y SU POSTERIOR RECUPERACIÓN" 'PROCEDURE FOR THE WIRELESS TRANSMISSION OF IM GENES AND THEIR RECOVERY "
Como estado de la técnica más cercano al objeto de la presente invención puede citarse, a modo de ejemplo, un procedimiento para la realización y entrega de fotografías habitualmente utilizado en parques de atracciones y en restaurantes. En estos casos, cuando el usuario entra en el establecimiento se le realiza una fotografía que recogerá a la salida del mismo tras su estancia. La fotografía es un complemento de gran interés dado que ofrece la posibilidad de tener un recuerdo del dia que han pasado en dicho parque de atracciones, en el restaurante o similar. El citado procedimiento comprende básicamente las etapas de adquirir primero dicha imagen mediante un dispositivo de captación de imágenes, tal como una cámara de fotos, en el momento en el que el usuario entra en el establecimiento, o bien en un momento posterior durante su estancia en el parque de atracciones o restaurante, por ejemplo. Posteriormente, el personal del establecimiento entrega al usuario un documento de identificación (un ticket, tarjeta magnética, etc.) para que éste pueda recoger después la fotografía. Finalmente, el usuario puede recuperar la imagen o vídeo y llevársela en varios soportes distintos (foto, CD, camiseta, etc.) una vez que éste ha usado el citado documento de identificación.As a state of the art closest to the object of the present invention, there can be mentioned, by way of example, a procedure for the realization and delivery of photographs commonly used in amusement parks and in restaurants. In these cases, when the user enters the establishment, a photograph will be taken that he will pick up at the exit after the stay. Photography is a complement of great interest since it offers the possibility of having a memory of the day they have spent in the amusement park, in the restaurant or similar. The said procedure basically comprises the steps of first acquiring said image by means of an image capture device, such as a photo camera, at the moment in which the user enters the establishment, or at a later time during his stay in the amusement park or restaurant, for example. Subsequently, the establishment staff gives the user an identification document (a ticket, magnetic card, etc.) so that he can later collect the photograph. Finally, the user can recover the image or video and take it on several different media (photo, CD, shirt, etc.) once he has used the aforementioned identification document.
El principal inconveniente que presenta el procedimiento que se ha descrito es que, por una parte, es necesario disponer un centro de revelado que se encuentre próximo al recinto donde se ha captado la imagen, lo cual encarece el proceso y, por otra, el revelado convencional es un proceso largo por lo que el usuario debe recoger su fotografía normalmente a la salida del establecimiento donde se la han realizado. La presente invención dispone un procedimiento para la transmisión inalámbrica de imágenes y su posterior recuperación que aporta numerosas ventajas,- las cuales se detallarán en lo sucesivo. Este procedimiento comprende esencialmente las etapas de adquirir dicha imagen mediante un dispositivo de captación de imágenes, emitir un documento de identificación para la posterior recogida de la imagen por parte del usuario y finalmente procesar dicha imagen para ofrecerla al usuario una vez que éste ha usado el citado documento de identificación.The main drawback presented by the procedure described is that, on the one hand, it is necessary to have a development center that is close to the enclosure where the image has been captured, which makes the process more expensive and, on the other, the development Conventional is a long process, so the user must collect his photograph normally at the exit of the establishment where it was taken. The present invention provides a method for wireless transmission of images and their subsequent recovery that provides numerous advantages, which will be detailed hereinafter. This procedure essentially comprises the steps of acquiring said image by means of an image capture device, issuing an identification document for the subsequent collection of the image by the user and finally processing said image to be offered to the user once the user has used the cited identification document.
La particularidad del procedimiento de la invención reside en el hecho de que el citado documento de identificación es emitido directamente por el dispositivo de captación de imágenes. Este dispositivo de captación de imágenes realiza la imagen y la transmite de manera inalámbrica a por lo menos un dispositivo de proceso de imagen donde es entregada al usuario tras el uso del citado documento de identificación. A modo de ejemplo, la utilización del documento de identificación para obtener la imagen puede ser pasando este documento de identificación por un lector de código de barras o bien un lector de tarjetas magnéticas.*The particularity of the process of the invention lies in the fact that said identification document is issued directly by the image capture device. This image capture device performs the image and transmits it wirelessly to at least one image processing device where it is delivered to the user after the use of said identification document. By way of example, the use of the identification document to obtain the image can be by passing this identification document through a barcode reader or a magnetic card reader. *
El dispositivo de captación de imágenes puede ser una cámara de fotos digital o cualquier otro dispositivo adecuado (por ejemplo una cámara de vídeo) . Además, el dispositivo de proceso de imagen puede ser, por ejemplo, un PC asociado a un dispositivo de impresión o cualquier otro medio de proceso de imagen adecuado. De acuerdo con la invención, se prevé que alternativamente dicho documento de identificación incluya medios de codificación tales como, por ejemplo, al menos un código de barras . Esto es muy importante ya que el envío de datos de imagen desde el dispositivo de captación puede transmitirse a diversos puntos para su posterior proceso de recuperación.The image capture device can be a digital photo camera or any other suitable device (for example a video camera). In addition, the image processing device can be, for example, a PC associated with a printing device or any other suitable image processing means. According to the invention, it is provided that said identification document alternatively includes coding means such as, for example, at least one barcode. This is very important since the sending of image data from the capture device can be transmitted to various points for later processing. Recovery.
Por otra parte, el proceso permite compartir servicios multimedia. Esto posibilita que cualquier dispositivo de la red de servicios tenga acceso a cualquier servicio multimedia presente en la red, aumentando la capacidad de cada uno de estos dispositivos para entregar un contenido. Este servicio de compartir significa que si algunos de los servicios no está disponible, el resto de ellos todavía puede utilizarse. El procedimiento que se ha descrito de acuerdo con la presente invención ofrece numerosas ventajas. En primer lugar, es un proceso considerablemente rápido en el cual el usuario no debe esperar hasta la salida del recinto para recoger su fotografía (por ejemplo) . Además, dicha fotografía puede entregarse en cualquier formato: papel fotográfico, soporte digital (disquete, disco compacto) y cualquier medio de almacenamiento en general, así como el envío de la misma a una dirección de correo electrónico. Otra ventaja de la presente invención es la rapidez y la eficacia derivada de la utilización del envío inalámbrico de la información.On the other hand, the process allows sharing multimedia services. This allows any device in the service network to have access to any multimedia service present in the network, increasing the ability of each of these devices to deliver content. This sharing service means that if some of the services are not available, the rest of them can still be used. The process described in accordance with the present invention offers numerous advantages. First of all, it is a considerably quick process in which the user should not wait until the exit of the enclosure to collect his photograph (for example). In addition, this photograph can be delivered in any format: photographic paper, digital media (floppy disk, compact disc) and any storage medium in general, as well as sending it to an email address. Another advantage of the present invention is the speed and efficiency derived from the use of wireless sending of information.
Descrito suficientemente en qué consiste el procedimiento de la presente invención, se comprenderá que podrán introducirse en la misma cualquier modificación de detalle que se estime conveniente, siempre y cuando las características esenciales de la invención resumidas en las siguientes reivindicaciones no sean alteradas. Sufficiently described in what is the process of the present invention, it will be understood that any modification of detail deemed convenient may be introduced therein, provided that the essential characteristics of the invention summarized in the following claims are not altered.

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REIVINDICACIONES:CLAIMS:
Ia- "PROCEDIMIENTO PARA LA TRANSMISIÓN INALÁMBRICA DE IMÁGENES Y SU POSTERIOR RECUPERACIÓN", que comprende las etapas de adquirir dicha imagen mediante un dispositivo de captación de imágenes, emitir un documento de identificación para la posterior recogida de la imagen por parte del usuario y finalmente procesar dicha imagen para ofrecerla al usuario una vez que éste ha utilizado el citado documento de identificación, caracterizado en que dicho documento de identificación es emitido directamente por el citado dispositivo el cual capta la imagen y la transmite de manera inalámbrica a por lo menos un dispositivo de proceso de imagen donde es entregada al usuario tras el uso del citado documento de identificación. 2a- "PROCEDIMIENTO PARA LA TRANSMISIÓNI a - "PROCEDURE FOR THE WIRELESS TRANSMISSION OF IMAGES AND THEIR RECOVERY", which includes the steps of acquiring said image by means of an image capture device, issuing an identification document for the subsequent collection of the image by the user and finally processing said image to be offered to the user once he has used said identification document, characterized in that said identification document is issued directly by said device which captures the image and transmits it wirelessly to at least one image processing device where it is delivered to the user after the use of said identification document. 2 a - "TRANSMISSION PROCEDURE
INALÁMBRICA DE IMÁGENES Y SU POSTERIOR RECUPERACIÓN" según la Ia reivindicación, caracterizado en que el dispositivo de captación de imágenes es una cámara de fotos digital.WIRELESS IMAGES AND THEIR RECOVERY "according to claim 1, characterized in that the image capture device is a digital photo camera.
3a- "PROCEDIMIENTO PARA LA TRANSMISIÓN INALÁMBRICA DE IMÁGENES Y SU POSTERIOR RECUPERACIÓN" según la Ia reivindicación, caracterizado en que el dispositivo de captación de imágenes es una cámara de vídeo.3 a - "PROCEDURE FOR THE WIRELESS TRANSMISSION OF IMAGES AND THEIR RECOVERY" according to claim 1, characterized in that the image capture device is a video camera.
4a- "PROCEDIMIENTO PARA LA TRANSMISIÓN INALÁMBRICA DE IMÁGENES Y SU POSTERIOR RECUPERACIÓN" según la Ia reivindicación, caracterizado en que dicho documento de identificación comprende medios de codificación. 4 a - "PROCEDURE FOR THE WIRELESS TRANSMISSION OF IMAGES AND THEIR RECOVERY" according to claim 1, characterized in that said identification document comprises coding means.
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