DE19845811A1 - Digital transport device for mail and printed matter, uses copy mailbox - Google Patents

Digital transport device for mail and printed matter, uses copy mailbox

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DE19845811A1
DE19845811A1 DE19845811A DE19845811A DE19845811A1 DE 19845811 A1 DE19845811 A1 DE 19845811A1 DE 19845811 A DE19845811 A DE 19845811A DE 19845811 A DE19845811 A DE 19845811A DE 19845811 A1 DE19845811 A1 DE 19845811A1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04L51/00—User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail
    • H04L51/06—Message adaptation to terminal or network requirements
    • H04L51/066—Format adaptation, e.g. format conversion or compression
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N1/00—Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission; Details thereof
    • H04N1/00127—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N1/00—Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission; Details thereof
    • H04N1/00127—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture
    • H04N1/00204—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture with a digital computer or a digital computer system, e.g. an internet server
    • H04N1/00209—Transmitting or receiving image data, e.g. facsimile data, via a computer, e.g. using e-mail, a computer network, the internet, I-fax
    • H04N1/00212—Attaching image data to computer messages, e.g. to e-mails
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N1/00—Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission; Details thereof
    • H04N1/32—Circuits or arrangements for control or supervision between transmitter and receiver or between image input and image output device, e.g. between a still-image camera and its memory or between a still-image camera and a printer device
    • H04N1/32358—Circuits or arrangements for control or supervision between transmitter and receiver or between image input and image output device, e.g. between a still-image camera and its memory or between a still-image camera and a printer device using picture signal storage, e.g. at transmitter
    • H04N1/324—Circuits or arrangements for control or supervision between transmitter and receiver or between image input and image output device, e.g. between a still-image camera and its memory or between a still-image camera and a printer device using picture signal storage, e.g. at transmitter intermediate the transmitter and receiver terminals, e.g. at an exchange
    • H04N1/32432—Circuits or arrangements for control or supervision between transmitter and receiver or between image input and image output device, e.g. between a still-image camera and its memory or between a still-image camera and a printer device using picture signal storage, e.g. at transmitter intermediate the transmitter and receiver terminals, e.g. at an exchange in a particular memory file for retrieval by the user, e.g. in a facsimile mailbox
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N1/00—Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission; Details thereof
    • H04N1/00127—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture
    • H04N1/00204—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture with a digital computer or a digital computer system, e.g. an internet server
    • H04N1/00209—Transmitting or receiving image data, e.g. facsimile data, via a computer, e.g. using e-mail, a computer network, the internet, I-fax

Abstract

The pick-up units, or mailboxes, in a network are coupled to regional evaluation and output units, such as customers' mailboxes. The distribution is carried out within the frame of conventional post office service. The recipient is given a copy of the original. The contents of the letters and printed matter, are digitally scanned, treated by facsimile and other detectors, or digitally received. The linked transmission is carried out digitally. The incoming electronic transmissions are collected, processed, and supplied to the addressee by the post office.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung entsprechend dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a device according to the preamble of claim 1.

Damit Post und Briefe aus Papier im Briefkasten des Empfängers kurzfristig zur Verfügung stehen, sollten die Transporte schnell und mit möglichst geringem Gewicht über kurze Strecken erfolgen.This means that paper mail and letters are available at short notice in the recipient's mailbox stand, the transports should be quick and with the lowest possible weight over short Stretches take place.

Es ist bekannt, Post mit Briefdiensten, Kurieren und Transportmitteln vom Absender zum Empfanger zu transportieren. Weiterhin ist bekannt, Informationen auf elektronischen Wegen (e-mail, Fax, . . .) papierfrei zu übermitteln. Auch die Mischform das Telegramm und technische Konvertierungseinrichtungen zwischen den Verschlüsselungsarten sowie zwischen den Trägermedien (Scanner, Printer . . .) sind ebenso im Einsatz wie Einrichtungen zur Unterstützung der Postdienste (Sammelbriefkästen, Markenautomaten, Frankier-, Kuvertier-, Sortier- und ähnliche Anlagen) und der Postvertrieb von Druckerzeugnissen.It is known to send mail with letter services, couriers and means of transport from the sender to the Transport the receiver. It is also known to provide information electronically (e-mail, fax, ...) to be sent paper-free. Also the mixed form the telegram and technical conversion devices between the types of encryption and between The carrier media (scanner, printer...) are in use as well as facilities for Support for postal services (collective mailboxes, branded machines, franking, inserting, Sorting and similar systems) and the postal distribution of printed products.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, dem Empfänger die Post besser als bisher, jedoch auf traditionelle Weise über einen Postdienst auf Papier oder dem Medium und Ort seiner Wahl und nach seinen Wünschen maschinell vorbearbeitet oder wie im Original unabhängig vom Sender und von der Verzögerung beim materiellen Transport und ohne Einschränkung durch seine persönliche technische Ausrüstung schnell und geordnet zur Verfügung zu stellen. Die Post wird nicht mehr in die Sammelbriefkästen eingeworfen sondern in einer Copymailbox eingegeben. Das Original verbleibt am Ort des Senders.The object of the invention is to provide the recipient with better mail than before, however traditional way via a postal service on paper or the medium and place of its choice and machined according to his wishes or as in the original regardless of Sender and from the delay in material transport and without restriction to provide his personal technical equipment quickly and in an orderly manner. The mail is no longer thrown into the collective mailboxes but in one Copy mailbox entered. The original remains at the sender's location.

Printmedien werden nicht vor dem Transport beim Sender sondern am Ende der Transportkette ausgedruckt.Print media are not sent to the sender before being transported, but at the end of the Transport chain printed out.

Über eine Datenbank in der Kundenmailbox können die Kunden als Sender und Empfänger ihre Post persönlich koordinieren und konfigurieren. Bestehende digitale Dienste sind integrierbar.Via a database in the customer mailbox, customers can send and receive coordinate and configure your mail personally. Existing digital services are integrable.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch programmierbare kundenspezifische Vorrichtungen mit den Merkmalen des Anspruch 1 gelöst.This task is accomplished through programmable custom devices with the Features of claim 1 solved.

Vorteilebenefits

Zeitgewinn, Wegverkürzung, Funktion digitales Büro mit Sekretärsfunktion, Druckfunktion, Lieferservice, Informationssuchfunktion, Kundensuchfunktion, Integrationsfunktion, Unabhängigkeit von der technischen Ausstattung, Energieeinsparung, Transportwegeentlastung, Papiereinsparung, Umwelt und Ressourcenschonung. Time saving, shorter travel times, digital office function with secretary function, printing function, Delivery service, information search function, customer search function, integration function, Independence from technical equipment, energy saving, Relief of transport routes, paper savings, environment and resource conservation.  

AusführungsbeispieleEmbodiments

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind in Zeichnungen dargestellt und werden im folgenden näher beschrieben.Embodiments of the invention are shown in drawings and are described in more detail below.

Es zeigenShow it

Fig. 1 die Copymailbox; und Fig. 1, the Copy mailbox; and

Fig. 2 die Kundenmailbox. Fig. 2 the customer mailbox.

Bei einer Copymailbox wird ähnlich wie bei einem Kopierer oder Flachbettscanner bzw. Faxgerät eine digitale Kopie des Originals erstellt. Die Person des Empfängers ist entweder Bestandteil des Originals und wird im scan identifiziert oder es erfolgt die Eingabe per Tastatur nach einem Kennzeichen des Empfängers. Kennzeichen bilden die Adresse, Fax-Nr., Tel.-Nr., e-mail- Adresse oder andere vereinbarte Identifikationssysteme. Nach erfolgter Bezahlung mit Bargeld oder Karte erfolgt die kabelgebundene oder Funkübertragung in ein Nachrichtennetz und von hier in die Kundenmailbox.A copy mailbox is similar to a copier or Flatbed scanner or fax machine creates a digital copy of the original. The Person of the recipient is either part of the original and is in the scan identified or it is entered using the keyboard after a label Recipient. Identifiers form the address, fax number, telephone number, e-mail Address or other agreed identification systems. After done Payment by cash or card is made using the wired or Radio transmission into a message network and from here into the customer mailbox.

Bei einer Kundenmailbox werden die eingehenden elektronischen Sendungen der Postdienstes gesammelt und gegebenenfalls decodiert, konvertiert, sortiert, vorverarbeitet, gedruckt, kuvertiert und dem Empfänger zugestellt. Die Art und den Umfang der Aufbereitung als auch den Termin und Ort der Lieferung ist mit dem Abnehmer vereinbart und in einer Datenbank gespeichert. Über die dem Kunden zugänglichen Nachrichtendienste kann er seine Datenbank jederzeit an die aktuellen Erfordernisse anpassen, Post abfragen, registrieren, auswerten, sortieren, umwandeln, mit anderen Formaten und Gestaltungsmerkmalen versehen, weiterleiten, lagern, zurückschicken, die Annahme verweigern oder in einer vorgegebenen Anzahl und Form ausdrucken lassen. Personal organisiert heißt, daß die Lieferung im vorgegebenen Zeitintervall mit der zugeordneten Priorität auch an eine andere als die ursprüngliche Adresse (Urlaub), einen anderen Dienst und bei Bedarf einer größeren Organisationsform (Familie, Firma) zugeordnet wird. Ohne besondere Attribute erfolgt die Lieferung der ausgedruckten Kopien wie bisher anstelle der Originale im Hausbriefkasten. Werbung kann nach kundenspezifischen Schlüsselbegriffen gezielt zugestellt werden, falls diese nach außen vom Empfänger freigegeben werden. Es resultieren daraus eine Informationssuchfunktion für den Kunden und eine gegebenenfalls anonyme Kundensuchfunktion für den Werber.In the case of a customer mailbox, the incoming electronic mail the postal service collected and, if necessary, decoded, converted, sorted, preprocessed, printed, enveloped and delivered to the recipient. The type and the scope of the preparation as well as the date and place of delivery is included agreed to the customer and stored in a database. About the He can access his database at any time from customer accessible news services adjust current requirements, query mail, register, evaluate, sort, convert, with other formats and design features provided, forward, store, send back, refuse to accept or have a specified number and form printed out. Staff organized means that the delivery with the assigned time interval Priority to another than the original address (vacation), one other service and if necessary a larger organizational form (family, Company) is assigned. The delivery of the printed copies as before instead of the originals in the house mailbox. Advertising can be delivered according to customer-specific key terms if these are released to the outside by the recipient. It this results in an information search function for the customer and one if necessary, anonymous customer search function for the advertiser.

Claims (8)

1. Vorrichtung zum digitalen Transport von Post und Printmedien "Copypost", dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß vernetzte Erfassungseinheiten "Copymailboxen" mit regionalen Auswertungs- und Ausgabeeinheiten "Kundenmailboxen" verbunden sind. Die Verteilung erfolgt im Rahmen der herkömmlichen Postdienste. Der Empfänger erhält eine Kopie die dem Original gleichwertig ist.1. Device for the digital transport of mail and print media "Copypost", characterized in that networked registration units "Copymailboxes" are connected to regional evaluation and output units "customer mailboxes". The distribution takes place within the framework of conventional postal services. The recipient receives a copy that is equivalent to the original. 2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Inhalte von Briefen, Schrift- oder Vertriebsstücken digital erfaßt (gescannt, gefaxt . . .) werden oder digital entgegengenommen werden.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the contents of Letters, documents or sales items digitally recorded (scanned, faxed. . .) will be received or received digitally. 3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die vernetze Übertragung digital erfolgt3. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the network Transmission takes place digitally 4. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die eingehenden elektronischen Sendungen in einer Kundenmailbox des Postdienstes gesammelt und gegebenenfalls decodiert, konvertiert, sortiert, vorverarbeitet, gedruckt, kuvertiert und dem Empfänger zugestellt werden. Die Art und den Umfang der Aufbereitung als auch den Termin und Ort der Lieferung ist mit dem Abnehmer vereinbart und ist personal und nicht lokal organisiert.4. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the incoming electronic mail in a customer mailbox of the postal service collected and if necessary decoded, converted, sorted, preprocessed, printed, enveloped and delivered to the recipient. The type and the The scope of preparation as well as the date and place of delivery is included agreed to the customer and is personnel and not locally organized. 5. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, 2, 3, 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß auf die Kundenmailbox über die Copymailbox oder mit herkömmlichen Mitteln zugegriffen werden kann. Die interne Datenbank ist konfigurierbar und damit wird die Zustellung steuerbar.5. Apparatus according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, characterized in that on the Customer mailbox via the copymailbox or using conventional means can be accessed. The internal database is configurable and thus the delivery becomes controllable. 6. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die eingehende Post über einen vereinbarten Zeitraum gespeichert und neu ausgewertet werden kann.6. The device according to claim 4, characterized in that the incoming Post saved and re-evaluated over an agreed period can be. 7. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß auf die Datenbank über die Copymailbox oder mit herkömmlichen Mitteln zugegriffen werden kann. Vom Empfänger für den potentiellen Sender oder den Postdienst bereitgestellte Merkmale sind unter Beachtung des Datenschutzes recherchierbar. Damit können Informationen zielgerichtet bestellt oder kann Werbung gefiltert werden.7. The device according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, characterized in that on the Database via the copy mailbox or by conventional means can be accessed. From the receiver for the potential sender or Features provided to the postal service are subject to the Researchable data protection. This allows information to be targeted ordered or advertising can be filtered. 8. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die eingehenden elektronischen Sendungen vom Empfänger auch vorab digital bezogen werden können.8. The device according to claim 4, characterized in that the incoming electronic shipments are also digitally obtained in advance from the recipient can be.
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