WO2000031958A1 - Printing device for outputting image data from a digital camera - Google Patents

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WO2000031958A1
WO2000031958A1 PCT/DE1999/003482 DE9903482W WO0031958A1 WO 2000031958 A1 WO2000031958 A1 WO 2000031958A1 DE 9903482 W DE9903482 W DE 9903482W WO 0031958 A1 WO0031958 A1 WO 0031958A1
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  • Printing device for the output of the image data of a digital camera
  • the invention relates to a printing device for printing images and / or graphic characters, in particular image data that have been generated with a digital camera.
  • Such digital cameras are known as small, handy cameras, in particular with zoom lenses.
  • the images photographed with these cameras can be stored in a different resolution in a digital image memory.
  • the viewfinder known in conventional cameras can be replaced by an, in particular pivotable, LCD monitor. Compression methods, in particular according to the JPEG method, can also be used to save the images.
  • a so-called smart media card is supplied with the camera, on which the photographed images can be saved.
  • the current storage capacity of this card is 4 MB.
  • the smart media card serves as removable storage.
  • a so-called MultiMediaCard (MMC) can also be provided as an exchangeable solid-state storage solution for mobile applications in the digital camera.
  • the images stored in the camera or on one of the memory cards can be displayed on a conventional television set and also transferred to personal computers and processed there. It is also possible to output the images to a printer, preferably using color printers.
  • the digital camera has a serial interface for outputting the image data. This becomes Data output connected to the TV or the printer via a cable.
  • the digital camera delivers images (still video) in a manner known per se. It is conceivable that it also records a sequence of images or a series of “moving images” (video). In the latter case, she can film, so to speak, at least for a short period of time.
  • the invention is based on the object; to increase the attractiveness of a digital camera.
  • FIG. 1 shows the printing device according to the invention for outputting data, in particular image data, which have been generated with a digital camera
  • FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of the printing device.
  • the invention requires a digital camera to generate data, in particular image data and / or graphic characters and, if necessary, audio data.
  • a memory card is provided in the digital camera for storing the image data.
  • the memory card can, for example, be inserted into a slot on the digital camera.
  • the digital camera can be equipped with a transmitter module.
  • the transmitter module forms a functional unit integrated in the digital camera.
  • the transmitter module is connected to a radio network via an antenna.
  • the radio network can be a cellular radio network, with designed for example according to the GSM or the DECT standard.
  • the radio network can also be a cellular network of the future, for example UMTS.
  • a corresponding control button can be provided to activate the transmitter module, or the activation takes place, for example, by pulling out an appropriately designed antenna.
  • the digital camera can be equipped with a monitor, for example on the side of the housing opposite the lens, for displaying the image currently captured by the lens.
  • the image data recorded by the lens of the digital camera are processed and stored in a data memory.
  • the digital camera can have a microphone, and the audio data recorded by the microphone are also stored in the data memory.
  • All or part of the image data and, if required, the audio data can also be stored in the exchangeable memory card. It is conceivable to use the memory card to realize the entire storage space of the data memory of the digital camera.
  • the image and possibly the audio data can be sent to the radio network via the transmitter module.
  • the transmitter module has the antenna, which is connected to a transmitter stage.
  • the digital camera can be designed such that graphic characters, in particular texts, can be entered. These characters are to be assigned, for example, to an image or the associated image data. On In this way, an image can be labeled with text or generally provided with graphic characters
  • the data belonging to these graphic characters can then also be transmitted to the radio network via the transmitter module together with the image data and, if appropriate, the audio data.
  • the data emitted by the transmitter module of the digital camera, in particular image data, are transmitted to mobile and preferably stationary end devices via the radio network.
  • Such end devices can be a videophone or a personal computer which is equipped with the appropriate ISDN or PC cards.
  • Output via a printer is also possible, which is connected to the personal computer for this purpose, for example, via a cable or an infrared interface.
  • the printing device DG according to the invention is one or another device for outputting data that has been generated with a digital camera.
  • This pressure device DG is shown in FIG. 1 and has a receiving module EM with an antenna A for connection to a radio network.
  • the receiving module EM is integrated into a housing of the pressure device DG, which is not described in more detail.
  • the housing has a receiving opening AO into which the receiving module EM is inserted.
  • the receiving opening AO can also be partially or completely covered by a flap or other design measures.
  • the receiving module EM has an interface to a so-called SIM card (Subscriber Identification Module), ie means for contacting or reading the associated data.
  • SIM card Subscriber Identification Module
  • the receiving module EM is, for example, for connection to a mobile radio network in accordance with the GSM standard educated. Future small or large cellular radio networks can also be provided as the mobile radio network.
  • the printing device DG can have a wired connection to an analog or digital communication network.
  • the data from the digital camera can be received and preferably output in paper form via the wired and / or wireless connection.
  • the printing device DG has an output slot AS.
  • a user interface BOF is provided for operating the pressure device DG, which can contain a display and operating buttons.
  • FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the pressure device DG.
  • the image and optionally the audio and the graphic data can be received by a radio network via a receiving module EM.
  • the reception module EM has the antenna A, which is connected to an HF reception stage ES.
  • the HF reception stage ES is connected to a logic circuit LS, which is responsible for the digital signal processing and control in the reception module EM.
  • the receiving module EM has control elements BE, via which a communication subscriber or a server can be selected in the radio network.
  • the logic circuit LS, the control elements BE and a data interface DS are connected to one another via a data bus DB.
  • the EM receiving module is supplied with power via a connection from the DG pressure device, which is not shown in detail.
  • the data interface DS is, for example, a serial interface and is connected to a data memory DSP.
  • the data memory DSP is arranged, for example, in the printing device DG.
  • the memory area of the DSP data memory can be enlarged with an expansion card.
  • the expansion card and also the DSP data memory itself can be implemented using the MultiMediaCard (MMC) described at the beginning.
  • MMC MultiMediaCard
  • the data memory DSP is connected to a controller ST.
  • the control ST serves to process the data and
  • the printing device DE serves for the visible representation of the data, for example on paper.
  • the data output as an image or as a graphic character, that is to say image data and text data, are output via the output slot AS (see FIG. 1).
  • a loudspeaker LP can be connected to the control ST via a signal conversion device SU with a digital / analog converter.
  • the audio data belonging to the picture can be reproduced via the loudspeaker LP.
  • the user interface BOF of the pressure device DG is also connected to the control ST.
  • This user interface BOF and the control elements BE of the transceiver module SEM can also be combined, at least locally.

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The present invention relates to a printing device (DG) for printing photographs and/or graphic symbols that belong to image data and essentially include data generated by a digital camera. According to this invention, a reception module (EM) is used for the wireless reception of data from a radio network.

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Druckgerät zur Ausgabe der Bilddaten einer DigitalkameraPrinting device for the output of the image data of a digital camera
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Druckgerät zum Ausdruck von Bildern und/oder graphischen Zeichen, insbesondere von Bilddaten, die mit einer Digitalkamera generiert worden sind.The invention relates to a printing device for printing images and / or graphic characters, in particular image data that have been generated with a digital camera.
Solche Digitalkameras als kleine, handliche Fotoapparate, insbesondere mit Zoomobjektiven, sind bekannt. Die mit diesen Kameras fotografierten Bilder können mit einer unterschiedlichen Auflösung in einem digitalen Bildspeicher abgelegt werden. Der bei herkömmlichen Fotoapparaten bekannte Sucher kann durch einen, insbesondere schwenkbaren, LCD-Monitor ersetzt sein. Zur Abspeicherung der Bilder können auch Kompressionsverfahren, insbesondere nach dem JPEG-Verfahren, eingesetzt werden.Such digital cameras are known as small, handy cameras, in particular with zoom lenses. The images photographed with these cameras can be stored in a different resolution in a digital image memory. The viewfinder known in conventional cameras can be replaced by an, in particular pivotable, LCD monitor. Compression methods, in particular according to the JPEG method, can also be used to save the images.
Zur Kamera wird beispielsweise eine sogenannte Smart-Media- Karte mitgeliefert, auf der die fotografierten Bilder gespeichert werden können. Die momentane Speicherkapazität dieser Karte beträgt 4 MB. Je nach Bildinhalt und in Abhängigkeit von der Auflösung des Bildwandlers können darauf zwischen 6 und 60 Bilder gespeichert werden. Die Smart-Media-Karte dient als austauschbarer Speicher. An Stelle der Smart-Media-Karte kann auch eine sogenannte MultiMediaCard (MMC) als wechselbare Solid-State-Speicherlösung für mobile Anwendungen in der Digitalkamera vorgesehen sein.For example, a so-called smart media card is supplied with the camera, on which the photographed images can be saved. The current storage capacity of this card is 4 MB. Depending on the image content and the resolution of the image converter, between 6 and 60 images can be saved on it. The smart media card serves as removable storage. Instead of the smart media card, a so-called MultiMediaCard (MMC) can also be provided as an exchangeable solid-state storage solution for mobile applications in the digital camera.
Die im Fotoapparat beziehungsweise auf einer der Speicherkarten gespeicherten Bilder können an einem herkömmlichen Fernsehgerät dargestellt, und auch zu Personalcomputern übertragen und dort bearbeitet werden. Ebenso ist eine Ausgabe der Bilder an einem Drucker möglich, wobei vorzugsweise Farbdruk- ker verwendet werden. Zur Ausgabe der Bilddaten weist die Digitalkamera eine serielle Schnittstelle auf. Diese wird zur Datenausgabe über ein Kabel mit dem Fernsehgerät oder dem Druckgerät verbunden.The images stored in the camera or on one of the memory cards can be displayed on a conventional television set and also transferred to personal computers and processed there. It is also possible to output the images to a printer, preferably using color printers. The digital camera has a serial interface for outputting the image data. This becomes Data output connected to the TV or the printer via a cable.
Die Digitalkamera liefert in an sich bekannter Weise Bilder (still video) . Es ist denkbar, daß sie auch eine Aufeinanderfolge von Bildern oder eine Serie von „Bewegtbilder* (video) aufnimmt. Sie kann im letzteren Fall, zumindest für eine kurze Zeitspanne, sozusagen filmen.The digital camera delivers images (still video) in a manner known per se. It is conceivable that it also records a sequence of images or a series of “moving images” (video). In the latter case, she can film, so to speak, at least for a short period of time.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde; die Benutzungsattraktivität einer Digitalkamera zu erhöhen.The invention is based on the object; to increase the attractiveness of a digital camera.
Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die im Patentanspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmale gelöst.This object is achieved by the features specified in claim 1.
Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand eines in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispieles beschrieben. Dabei zeigen:The invention is described below with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawing. Show:
Figur 1 das erfindungsgemäße Druckgerät zur Ausgabe von Daten, insbesondere Bilddaten, die mit einer Digitalkamera generiert worden sind, und Figur 3 ein Blockschaltbild des Druckgerätes.1 shows the printing device according to the invention for outputting data, in particular image data, which have been generated with a digital camera, and FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of the printing device.
Die Erfindung setzt eine Digitalkamera zur Generierung von Daten, insbesondere von Bilddaten und/oder von grafischen Zeichen sowie bedarfsweise von Audiodaten voraus. Zur Speicherung der Bilddaten ist in der Digitalkamera eine Speicherkarte vorgesehen. Die Speicherkarte kann beispielsweise in einen Aufnahmeschlitz an der Digitalkamera gesteckt werden.The invention requires a digital camera to generate data, in particular image data and / or graphic characters and, if necessary, audio data. A memory card is provided in the digital camera for storing the image data. The memory card can, for example, be inserted into a slot on the digital camera.
Die Digitalkamera kann mit einem Sendemodul ausgerüstet werden. Der Sendemodul bildet eine in die Digitalkamera integrierte Funktionseinheit.The digital camera can be equipped with a transmitter module. The transmitter module forms a functional unit integrated in the digital camera.
Der Sendemodul ist über eine Antenne mit einem Funknetz verbunden. Das Funknetz kann ein zellulares Funknetz sein, bei- spielsweise nach dem GSM- oder nach dem DECT-Standard ausgestaltet. Das Funknetz kann auch ein Mobilfunknetz der Zukunft sein, beispielsweise UMTS.The transmitter module is connected to a radio network via an antenna. The radio network can be a cellular radio network, with designed for example according to the GSM or the DECT standard. The radio network can also be a cellular network of the future, for example UMTS.
Zur Aktivierung des Sendemoduls kann ein entsprechende Bedientaste vorgesehen sein, oder die Aktivierung erfolgt beispielsweise durch ein Herausziehen einer entsprechend ausgebildeten Antenne.A corresponding control button can be provided to activate the transmitter module, or the activation takes place, for example, by pulling out an appropriately designed antenna.
Die Digitalkamera kann mit einem Monitor, beispielsweise auf der dem Objektiv gegenüberliegenden Gehäuseseite, zur Darstellung des momentan von dem Objektiv erfaßten Bildes ausgerüstet sein.The digital camera can be equipped with a monitor, for example on the side of the housing opposite the lens, for displaying the image currently captured by the lens.
Die vom Objektiv der Digitalkamera aufgenommenen Bilddaten werden bearbeitet und in einem Datenspeicher abgelegt.The image data recorded by the lens of the digital camera are processed and stored in a data memory.
Die Digitalkamera kann ein Mikrofon aufweisen, und die vom Mikrofon aufgenommenen Audiodaten werden ebenfalls in dem Da- tenspeicher abgelegt.The digital camera can have a microphone, and the audio data recorded by the microphone are also stored in the data memory.
Die Bilddaten und bedarfsweise die Audiodaten können ganz oder teilweise auch in der austauschbaren Speicherkarte abgelegt werden. Es ist denkbar, den gesamten Speicherplatz des Datenspeichers der Digitalkamera durch die Speicherkarte zu realisieren.All or part of the image data and, if required, the audio data can also be stored in the exchangeable memory card. It is conceivable to use the memory card to realize the entire storage space of the data memory of the digital camera.
Die Bild- und gegebenenfalls die Audiodaten können über das Sendemodul an das Funknetz gegeben werden. Das Sendemodul weist hierzu die Antenne auf, die an einer Sendestufe angeschaltet ist.The image and possibly the audio data can be sent to the radio network via the transmitter module. For this purpose, the transmitter module has the antenna, which is connected to a transmitter stage.
Die Digitalkamera kann derart ausgebildet sein, so daß graphische Zeichen, insbesondere Texte, eingegeben werden kön- nen. Diese Zeichen sollen beispielsweise einem Bild beziehungsweise den zugehörigen Bilddaten zugeordnet werden. Auf diese Weise kann ein Bild mit einem Text beschriftet oder allgemein mit graphischen Zeichen versehen werdenThe digital camera can be designed such that graphic characters, in particular texts, can be entered. These characters are to be assigned, for example, to an image or the associated image data. On In this way, an image can be labeled with text or generally provided with graphic characters
Die zu diesen graphischen Zeichen gehörenden Daten können dann ebenfalls, zusammen mit den Bilddaten und gegebenenfalls den Audiodaten, über das Sendemodul zum Funknetz übertragen werden.The data belonging to these graphic characters can then also be transmitted to the radio network via the transmitter module together with the image data and, if appropriate, the audio data.
Die vom Sendemodul der Digitalkamera abgegebenen Daten, ins- besondere Bilddaten, werden über das Funknetz zu mobilen und vorzugsweise stationären Endgeräten übertragen. Solche Endgeräte können ein Bildtelefon oder ein Personalcomputer sein, der mit den entsprechenden ISDN- beziehungsweise PC-Karten ausgestattet ist. Auch eine Ausgabe über einen Drucker ist möglich, der hierzu beispielsweise über ein Kabel oder eine Infrarot-Schnittstelle mit dem Personalcomputer verbunden ist.The data emitted by the transmitter module of the digital camera, in particular image data, are transmitted to mobile and preferably stationary end devices via the radio network. Such end devices can be a videophone or a personal computer which is equipped with the appropriate ISDN or PC cards. Output via a printer is also possible, which is connected to the personal computer for this purpose, for example, via a cable or an infrared interface.
Das erfindungsgemäße Druckgerät DG ist ein, beziehungsweise ein weiteres Gerät zur Ausgabe von Daten, die mit einer Digitalkamera generiert worden sind.The printing device DG according to the invention is one or another device for outputting data that has been generated with a digital camera.
In Figur 1 ist dieses Druckgerät DG dargestellt, das zur An- bindung an ein Funknetz ein Empfangsmodul EM mit einer Anten- ne A aufweist. Das Empfangsmodul EM wird bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung in ein nicht näher bezeichnetes Gehäuse des Druckgerätes DG integriert. Das Gehäuse weist hierzu eine Aufnahmeöffnung AO auf, in die das Emp- fangsmodul EM gesteckt wird. Die Aufnahmeöffnung AO kann auch durch eine Klappe oder sonstige konstruktive Maßnahmen teilweise oder vollständig verdeckt sein.This pressure device DG is shown in FIG. 1 and has a receiving module EM with an antenna A for connection to a radio network. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the receiving module EM is integrated into a housing of the pressure device DG, which is not described in more detail. For this purpose, the housing has a receiving opening AO into which the receiving module EM is inserted. The receiving opening AO can also be partially or completely covered by a flap or other design measures.
Das Empfangsmodul EM weist eine Schnittstelle zu einer sogenannten SIM-Karte (Subscriber Identifikation Module) , das heißt Mittel zur Kontaktierung beziehungsweise zum Lesen der zugehörigen Daten auf. Das Empfangsmodul EM ist beispielsweise zur Anbindung an ein Mobilfunknetz gemäß dem GSM-Standard ausgebildet. Als Mobilfunknetz können auch zukünftige Kleinoder Groß-Zellulare Funknetze vorgesehen sein.The receiving module EM has an interface to a so-called SIM card (Subscriber Identification Module), ie means for contacting or reading the associated data. The receiving module EM is, for example, for connection to a mobile radio network in accordance with the GSM standard educated. Future small or large cellular radio networks can also be provided as the mobile radio network.
Zusätzlich zur drahtlosen Verbindung zu einem Funknetz kann das Druckgerät DG einen drahtgebundenen Anschluß an ein analoges oder digitales Kommunikationsnetz aufweisen. Über den drahtgebundenen und/oder drahtlosen Anschluß können die Daten der Digitalkamera empfangen und vorzugsweise in Papierform ausgegeben werden.In addition to the wireless connection to a radio network, the printing device DG can have a wired connection to an analog or digital communication network. The data from the digital camera can be received and preferably output in paper form via the wired and / or wireless connection.
Zur Ausgabe der gedruckten Bilder weist das Druckgerät DG einen Ausgabeschlitz AS auf. Zur Bedienung des Druckgerät DG ist eine Bedienoberfläche BOF vorgesehen, die ein Anzeigedisplay und Bedientasten enthalten kann.To output the printed images, the printing device DG has an output slot AS. A user interface BOF is provided for operating the pressure device DG, which can contain a display and operating buttons.
In Figur 2 ist ein Blockschaltbild des Druckgerätes DG dargestellt.FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the pressure device DG.
Mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Druckgerät DG können die Bild- und gegebenenfalls die Audio- und die graphischen Daten über ein Empfangsmodul EM von einem Funknetz empfangen werden. Das Empfangsmodul EM weist hierzu die Antenne A auf, die an einer HF-Empfangsstufe ES angeschaltet ist.With the printing device DG according to the invention, the image and optionally the audio and the graphic data can be received by a radio network via a receiving module EM. For this purpose, the reception module EM has the antenna A, which is connected to an HF reception stage ES.
Die HF-Empfangsstufe ES ist mit einer Logikschaltung LS verbunden, die für die digitale Singalverarbeitung und - Steuerung im Empfangsmodul EM zuständig ist.The HF reception stage ES is connected to a logic circuit LS, which is responsible for the digital signal processing and control in the reception module EM.
Weiter weist das Empfangsmodul EM Bedienelemente BE auf, über die ein Kommunikationsteilnehmer beziehungsweise ein Server im Funknetz anwählbar ist. Die Logikschaltung LS, die Bedienelemente BE und eine Datenschnittstelle DS sind untereinander über einen Datenbus DB verbunden. Die Stromversorgung des Empfangsmoduls EM erfolgt über eine nicht näher darge- stellte Verbindung vom Druckgerät DG. Die Datenschnittstelle DS ist beispielsweise eine serielle Schnittstelle, und mit einem Datenspeicher DSP verbunden. Der Datenspeicher DSP ist beispielsweise im Druckgerät DG angeordnet. Der Speicherbereich des Datenspeichers DSP kann mit einer Erweiterungskarte vergrößert werden. Die Erweiterungskarte und auch der Datenspeicher DSP selbst können durch die eingangs beschriebene MultiMediaCard (MMC) realisiert sein.Furthermore, the receiving module EM has control elements BE, via which a communication subscriber or a server can be selected in the radio network. The logic circuit LS, the control elements BE and a data interface DS are connected to one another via a data bus DB. The EM receiving module is supplied with power via a connection from the DG pressure device, which is not shown in detail. The data interface DS is, for example, a serial interface and is connected to a data memory DSP. The data memory DSP is arranged, for example, in the printing device DG. The memory area of the DSP data memory can be enlarged with an expansion card. The expansion card and also the DSP data memory itself can be implemented using the MultiMediaCard (MMC) described at the beginning.
Der Datenspeichers DSP ist mit einer Steuerung ST verbunden. Die Steuerung ST dient zur Bearbeitung der Daten und zurThe data memory DSP is connected to a controller ST. The control ST serves to process the data and
Steuerung des Datenflußes zwischen einer mit der Steuerung ST verbundenen Druckeinrichtung DE und dem Empfangsmodul EM. Die Druckeinrichtung DE dient zur sichtbaren Darstellung der Daten beispielsweise auf Papier. Die als Bild beziehungsweise als graphische Zeichen ausgegebenen Daten, das heißt Bilddaten und Textdaten, werden über den Ausgabeschlitz AS (siehe Figur 1) ausgegeben.Control of the data flow between a printing device DE connected to the control ST and the receiving module EM. The printing device DE serves for the visible representation of the data, for example on paper. The data output as an image or as a graphic character, that is to say image data and text data, are output via the output slot AS (see FIG. 1).
An der Steuerung ST kann bei einer Ausgestaltung der Erfin- düng über eine Signalumformeinrichtung SU mit einem Digital- Analogwandler ein Lautsprecher LP angeschlossen sein . Über den Lautsprecher LP können die zum Bild gehörenden Audiodaten wiedergegeben werden.In one embodiment of the invention, a loudspeaker LP can be connected to the control ST via a signal conversion device SU with a digital / analog converter. The audio data belonging to the picture can be reproduced via the loudspeaker LP.
Ebenfalls an der Steuerung ST ist die Bedienoberfläche BOF des Druckgerätes DG angeschaltet. Diese Bedienoberfläche BOF und die Bedienelemente BE des Sendeempfangsmoduls SEM können auch, zumindest ortsmäßig, zusammengefaßt sein. The user interface BOF of the pressure device DG is also connected to the control ST. This user interface BOF and the control elements BE of the transceiver module SEM can also be combined, at least locally.

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1. Druckgerät (DG) zum Ausdruck von zu Bilddaten gehörenden Bildern und/oder graphischen Zeichen, insbesondere mit Daten, die mit einer Digitalkamera generiert worden sind, bei dem ein Empfangsmodul (EM) zum drahtlosen Empfang der Daten von einem Funknetz vorgesehen ist.1. Printing device (DG) for printing out images and / or graphic characters belonging to image data, in particular with data that have been generated with a digital camera, in which a receiving module (EM) is provided for wireless reception of the data from a radio network.
2. Druckgerät (DG) nach Anspruch 1, das Mittel zur Wiedergabe (SU, LP) von zu den Bilddaten gehörenden Audiodaten aufweist. 2. Printing device (DG) according to claim 1, which has means for reproducing (SU, LP) audio data belonging to the image data.
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