WO2001025983A1 - Procede et systeme pour diffuser des informations provenant d'une base de donnees - Google Patents
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- WO2001025983A1 WO2001025983A1 PCT/FR2000/002735 FR0002735W WO0125983A1 WO 2001025983 A1 WO2001025983 A1 WO 2001025983A1 FR 0002735 W FR0002735 W FR 0002735W WO 0125983 A1 WO0125983 A1 WO 0125983A1
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- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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- G06Q10/10—Office automation; Time management
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- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
- G09B5/00—Electrically-operated educational appliances
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- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
- G09B5/00—Electrically-operated educational appliances
- G09B5/06—Electrically-operated educational appliances with both visual and audible presentation of the material to be studied
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- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
- G09B7/00—Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers
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- the present invention relates to a method for distributing information contained in a computer database in a form that is easily transportable, manipulable and disposable by a user.
- users of databases consult them from computer equipment. These IT equipment have a display screen allowing users to read the data they need.
- database users would like to be able to keep essential information in a form that would allow them to easily carry it with them.
- the invention relates to a method for distributing information contained in a computer database in a form that is easily transportable and manipulated by a user.
- the method according to the invention comprises several steps.
- It includes the step of dividing the information contained in the database into units each comprising a predetermined number of signs. It further comprises the step of transmitting the units to computer equipment connected to a printer, in particular via a server and a computer communication network and / or via an information medium such as for example a compact disc.
- the computer equipment and the printer are operated by the user by means of control elements such as a keyboard and / or a mouse activating optional menus.
- the user can access the units online, select those containing information of interest to him, order the printing of these by the printer on a printable medium, in particular one or more sheets of paper.
- the method further comprises the step of loading, in particular by means of a compact disc, or of downloading, in particular via the computer communication network, into the computer equipment, printing software means suitable for printing with 1 ' print a memo in the form of a four-page booklet.
- the printing software means implement a printing process comprising the step of printing each unit on the front of a sheet.
- the signs contained in each unit are divided into four blocks numbered 1 to 4 according to the order of the pages of the booklet.
- the four tiles are arranged on the front of the sheet so that tiles 1 and 3 as well as 2 and 4 are respectively located on each of the diagonals of the rectangular sheet.
- the blocks bearing the numbers 2 and 3 are turned 180 ° relative to the blocks bearing the numbers 1 and 4.
- the user has a booklet of four pages.
- a memo in an Italian format from a sheet in rectangular format, in particular in A4 format, the printed sheet is folded according to a first line of substantially median and parallel fold at the longest side of the leaf.
- the printed sheet is folded according to a first fold line that is substantially median and parallel at the smallest side of the sheet.
- the first fold secures the external pages 1 and 4 to the internal pages 2 and 3.
- the printing software means implement a printing process further comprising the step of printing advertising messages in spaces reserved for this purpose, in particular arranged vertically and / or in the block margins and / or in block number 4.
- the invention also relates to a system for distributing the information contained in a computer database in a form that is easily transportable, manipulable and disposable by a user having computer equipment.
- the system according to the invention is characterized in that the information is divided into units each comprising a predetermined number of signs.
- the system is further characterized in that it comprises a server connected to the database and to the computer equipment, via a computer communication network of the Internet type.
- the user can access the units online and select those containing information of interest to him.
- the system according to the invention also includes a printer connected to the computer equipment.
- the computer equipment and the printer are operated by the user by means of control elements such as a keyboard and / or a mouse activating optional menus.
- the user can order the printing of the units by the printer on a printable medium, in particular one or more sheets of paper.
- the system according to the invention finally comprises printing software means capable of being loaded, in particular by means of a compact disc, or of being downloaded, in particular via the computer communication network, in the e- IT equipment.
- the printing software means are suitable for printing with the printer a memo in the form of a four-page booklet.
- the software printing means comprise means for printing each unit on the front of a sheet.
- the signs contained in each unit are divided into four blocks numbered 1 to 4 according to the order of the pages of the booklet.
- the four blocks are arranged on the front of the sheet so that the blocks 1 and 3 as well as 2 and 4 are respectively located on each of the diagonals of the rectangular sheet.
- the user after folding, the user has a four-page booklet.
- the printed sheet in order to produce a memo in an Italian format, from a sheet in rectangular format, in particular in A4 format, the printed sheet has a first substantially median fold line and parallel to the longest side of the sheet.
- the printed sheet in order to produce a memo in a standard format, from a sheet in rectangular format, in particular in A4 format, the printed sheet has a first fold line substantially median and at most parallel small side of the sheet.
- the printing software means comprise means for printing advertising messages in spaces reserved for this purpose, in particular arranged vertically and / or in the margins of the blocks and / or in block number 4.
- the invention also relates to a computer terminal connected to a computer communication network of the Internet type, suitable for broadcasting information contained in a computer database in a form that is easily portable and easy to handle by a user having such a computer terminal.
- the information is divided into units each comprising a predetermined number of signs.
- the information reaches the computer terminal from the database, via a server and via the computer communication network and / or via an information medium, such as for example a compact disc.
- the computer terminal is characterized in that it comprises, on the one hand, computer equipment and, on the other hand, a printer connected to the computer equipment.
- the computer equipment and the printer are operated by the user by means of control elements such as a keyboard and / or a mouse activating optional menus.
- the computer equipment furthermore comprises printing software means capable of being loaded, in particular by means of a compact disc, or of being downloaded, in particular via the computer communication network, into the computer equipment.
- the printing software means are suitable for printing with the printer a memo in the form of a four-page booklet.
- the software printing means comprise means for printing each unit on the front of a sheet.
- the signs contained in each unit are divided into four blocks numbered 1 to 4 according to the order of the pages of the booklet.
- the four blocks are arranged on the front of the sheet so that the blocks 1 and 3 as well as 2 and 4 are respectively located on each of the diagonals of the rectangular sheet.
- the blocks bearing the numbers 2 and 3 are rotated 180 ° relative to the blocks bearing the numbers 1 and 4.
- the user has a four-page booklet.
- the printed sheet in order to produce a memo in an Italian format, from a sheet in rectangular format, in particular in A4 format, the printed sheet has a first substantially median fold line and parallel to the longest side of the sheet.
- the printed sheet in order to produce a memo in a standard format, from a sheet in rectangular format, in particular in A4 format, the printed sheet has a first fold line that is substantially median and parallel at the smallest side of the sheet.
- the first fold secures the external pages 1 and 4 to the internal pages 2 and 3.
- the printing software means comprise means for printing advertising messages in places reserved for this purpose, in particular arranged vertically and / or in the margins of the blocks and / or in block number 4.
- FIG. 1 which represents a schematic view of assembly of an alternative embodiment of the system according to the invention
- FIG. 2a which represents a view before folding of a sheet on which the elementary knowledge is printed
- FIG. 2b which represents a view before folding of another variant embodiment of a sheet on which the elementary knowledge is printed
- FIG. 3a which represents a view of a four-page booklet, in standard format, resulting from the folding of the sheet represented in FIG. 2a
- FIG. 3b which shows a view of a four-page booklet, in "Italian" format, resulting from the folding of the sheet shown in Figure 2b.
- FIG. 1 there is shown a schematic overview of an alternative embodiment of the system 1 according to the invention.
- the system includes a computer server 2 associated with a database 1 containing information.
- This information is divided into units each comprising a predetermined number of signs. Splitting thus makes it possible to precisely define the layout of the units in order to facilitate printing on a printable medium, in particular one or more sheets of paper or a plasticized medium.
- the system also includes computer equipment 3.
- This computer equipment 3 includes a microcomputer 3a comprising viewing means 3e, a keyboard 3g, a 3d mouse and hearing listening means 3f.
- a printer 3b as well as compact disc reading means 3c are associated with the microcomputer 3a.
- the computer equipment 3 can also be in the form of a multimedia game console, in particular of the Sega Dreamcast or Playstation 2 type, connected to a keyboard and to a television screen.
- the computer server 2 and the computer equipment 3 are interconnected via a computer communication network 6, in particular of the Internet type.
- the units contained in the database 1 are transmitted to the computer equipment 3 via the server 2 and the communication network 6.
- a user 5 can access online the units contained in the database 1 in an automated manner and quick and select those containing information that interests him.
- the units can also be transmitted to computer equipment 3 via a compact disk 4 which will be read by means of the reader 3c and consulted by means of the display screen 3e. Editing a memo allows the user to keep unit information on him on a printable medium, in particular one or more sheets of paper.
- the system also includes downloading means 2a via the server 2 and the computer network 6 for loading into said computer equipment 3 software means for pressure. These printing software means can also be loaded into the computer equipment 3 via a compact disc 4 which will be read by means of the reader 3c.
- the software printing means contain the instructions necessary to divide into four writing blocks (blocks) (possibly the same size) the signs contained in the unit to be printed. These blocks are referenced 1, 2, 3, 4 in the logical order of reading. They are intended to be printed only on the front of the printable medium, in particular the front of a sheet of paper 20a, 20b.
- FIGS. 2a and 3a show the sheet of paper 20a before and after folding, in the case of a memo in standard format 7a.
- FIGS. 2b and 3b show the sheet of paper 20b before and after folding, in the case of a memo in “Italian” format 7b.
- the software means contain instructions for printing blocks 1 to 4 as indicated in FIG. 2a.
- Blocks 2 and 4 are located on the same diagonal.
- Blocks 1 and 3 are located on the other diagonal.
- Blocks 1 and 4 are printed on the top of sheet 20a.
- Blocks 2 and 3 are printed on the lower part of sheet 20a.
- the software means contain instructions for printing blocks 1 to 4 as indicated in FIG. 2b.
- Blocks 2 and 4 are located on the same diagonal.
- Blocks 1 and 3 are located on the other diagonal.
- Blocks 1 and 2 are printed on the top of sheet 20b.
- Blocks 4 and 3 are printed on the lower part of sheet 20b.
- the arrows F indicate the direction of the logical reading order according to which each block 1 to 4 must be printed.
- the arrows F are parallel to the smallest side of the sheet 20b.
- the direction of reading of blocks 1 and 4 is opposite to the direction of reading of blocks 2 and 3.
- Blocks 1 and 2 on the one hand and blocks 4 and 3 on the other are printed on either side of the center line 22b parallel to the smallest side of the sheet 20b.
- Blocks 1 and 4 on the one hand and blocks 2 and 3 on the other are printed on either side of the center line 21b parallel to the longest side of the sheet 20b.
- References 1 to 4 reported on sheet 20b indicate the location of the blocks.
- the fold lines are indicated by marks, in particular dotted lines in order to facilitate folding.
- Lement is reinforced securing the leaflets of the booklet after folding by depositing an adhesive substance in the appropriate locations on the back of the sheet.
- the sheet is folded, according to the first fold line, by folding the lower part over the upper part. We thus obtain a booklet whose lower edges are integral.
- the blocks 1, 2, 3, 4 should be arranged so that they are read, after folding, according to the logical order of reading.
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US10/089,822 US7194525B1 (en) | 1999-10-04 | 2000-10-03 | Method for remotely downloading information for printing |
EP00966261A EP1222594B1 (fr) | 1999-10-04 | 2000-10-03 | Procede et systeme pour diffuser des informations provenant d'une base de donnees |
AU76709/00A AU7670900A (en) | 1999-10-04 | 2000-10-03 | Method and system for diffusing data derived from a database |
DE60003443T DE60003443T2 (de) | 1999-10-04 | 2000-10-03 | Verfahren und system zum aussenden von informationen aus einer datenbank |
AT00966261T ATE243339T1 (de) | 1999-10-04 | 2000-10-03 | Verfahren und system zum aussenden von informationen aus einer datenbank |
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ES2202176T3 (es) | 2004-04-01 |
DE60003443D1 (de) | 2003-07-24 |
DE60003443T2 (de) | 2004-05-06 |
EP1222594A1 (fr) | 2002-07-17 |
US7194525B1 (en) | 2007-03-20 |
ATE243339T1 (de) | 2003-07-15 |
FR2799287A1 (fr) | 2001-04-06 |
FR2799287B1 (fr) | 2003-11-07 |
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