Intelligent printing equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to intelligent printing equipment which comprises a cover body and a printing control unit. A tablet computer is arranged on the front surface of the cover body; after the printing control unit obtains an image to be printed, the image to be printed is displayed through the tablet computer; the printing control unit obtains printing parameters and modification parameters through the tablet personal computer; and the printing control unit prints the to-be-printed image through the printing parameters and the modification parameters. Through cooperative work of the tablet personal computer and the printing control unit, the intelligent printing process is achieved. A user can directly obtain the printing parameters and the modification parameters through the tablet personal computer without depending on a computer, so that the printing operation is greatly simplified, and the printing efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of printing devices, and particularly to an intelligent printing device. Background Art

[0002] In the context of the rapid development of digital office and mobile Internet, as an important terminal for information output, the functions and usage scenarios of printing devices are constantly expanding. However, there are still many inconveniences in the traditional printing process in practical applications, especially in the scenarios of working from home and daily use, and these problems are becoming more prominent.

[0003] On the one hand, when a user needs to print and modify a document, they usually need to rely on a computer for operation. In a home environment, the computer is often not powered on for a long time, which means that when the user prints a document and needs to make modifications, they must first start the computer, complete the modification of the document on the computer, and then send the modified document to the printer for printing. This process is not only cumbersome but also time-consuming, seriously affecting the user experience. In addition, for some users who are not familiar with computer operations, this process is even more challenging.

[0004] On the other hand, for the printing and modification of paper documents, the traditional method is more complex. The user needs to first scan the paper document into an electronic version using a printer, then modify the scanned document through professional software on the computer, generate a new document after the modification, and finally send the new document to the printer for printing. This process not only involves the switching of multiple devices and software but also requires the user to have certain professional skills and operation experience, which is difficult for ordinary users to operate. At the same time, if the user wants to print handwritten content on the blank space of a paper document, they need to first copy a document, write the content by hand on the copy, and then print it. This process is not only inefficient but also prone to problems such as document mismatch and content misalignment.

[0005] With the continuous improvement of people's requirements for work efficiency and convenience, the traditional printing method has been difficult to meet the needs of users. Therefore, developing an intelligent printing device that can simplify the printing process, improve printing efficiency, and facilitate user operation has become an important development direction in the current printing technology field. Summary of the Invention

[0006] (I) Technical Problems to be Solved

[0007] To solve the problem of conveniently printing and modifying documents through an intelligent device without relying on a computer, the present invention provides an intelligent printing device.

[0008] (II) Technical Solutions

[0009] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides an intelligent printing device, including a cover body and a printing control unit; a tablet computer is provided on the front of the cover body; after the printing control unit obtains the image to be printed, the image to be printed is displayed through the tablet computer;

[0010] The printing control unit obtains printing parameters and modification parameters through the tablet computer;

[0011] The printing control unit prints the image to be printed according to the printing parameters and modification parameters.

[0012] Among them, the printing control unit obtains printing parameters through the tablet computer, including:

[0013] The tablet computer is connected to the server and uploads the image to be printed;

[0014] The server compares the image to be printed with the template library to obtain the file type of the image to be printed; and sends the file type of the image to be printed to the tablet computer;

[0015] The tablet computer generates pre-filled printing parameters according to the received file type of the image to be printed;

[0016] The tablet computer displays a printing parameter collection box; the collection content in the printing parameter collection box includes the number of copies, color setting, paper size, and printing mode;

[0017] The tablet computer fills the pre-filled printing parameters into the collection content in the printing parameter collection box;

[0018] The tablet computer issues a confirmation instruction through the screen;

[0019] If a confirmation instruction feedback is obtained, the tablet computer sends the collection content in the printing parameter collection box as printing parameters to the printing control unit.

[0020] Among them, the printing control unit obtains modification parameters through the tablet computer, including:

[0021] The tablet computer displays a printing frame and displays the image to be printed in the printing frame;

[0022] Generate a first transparent layer of the same size above the image to be printed; generate a second transparent layer of the same size as the printing area in the printing frame;

[0023] The screen of the tablet computer collects handwriting and records the handwriting on the second transparent layer to generate a handwriting image;

[0024] The voice module of the tablet computer recognizes the instruction and generates an instruction image on the first transparent layer according to the instruction;

[0025] The tablet computer sends the handwriting image and the instruction image as modification parameters to the printing control unit.

[0026] Among them, the voice module of the tablet computer recognizes the instruction and generates an instruction image on the first transparent layer according to the instruction, including:

[0027] The voice module of the tablet computer reads out the guiding instruction in sequence;

[0028] The voice module of the tablet computer recognizes the ambient sound and extracts the instruction;

[0029] The tablet computer generates a unit instruction layer corresponding to the read guiding instruction according to the obtained instruction;

[0030] All the unit instruction layers and the first transparent layer form an instruction image.

[0031] Among them, the printing control unit prints the image to be printed through the modification parameter, including:

[0032] The printing control unit obtains the instruction image and the handwriting image;

[0033] Construct a rectangular coordinate system for the printing area, and judge whether each pixel point in the instruction image and the handwriting image has color;

[0034] If so, continue to judge whether the image to be printed at the corresponding coordinate position of the pixel point has color;

[0035] If so, abandon the pixel point coordinate, if not, record the pixel point coordinate to form a modified coordinate set;

[0036] After printing the image to be printed, perform secondary printing on the printed file according to the modified coordinate set.

[0037] Among them, it further includes: a printer main body and a USB connector for communicatively connecting the tablet computer and the printing control unit; the cover body is hinged to the printer main body; the cover body includes: a support bottom plate and a guiding mechanism, the USB connector is arranged at the end of the support bottom plate, the guiding mechanism is arranged on the support bottom plate, and the tablet computer is connected to the guiding mechanism.

[0038] Among them, the cover body further includes: a docking platform, a wire harness groove is opened on the docking platform, a rubber pressing plate is arranged at the notch of the wire harness groove, and the USB connector is arranged on the docking platform.

[0039] Wherein, guiding platforms are arranged on both sides of the supporting bottom plate, and guiding grooves are formed on the inner sides of the guiding platforms; the guiding mechanism includes: a linear guide rail, a mounting plate and a clamping plate. The linear guide rail is arranged in the guiding groove, a moving part of the linear guide rail is connected with the mounting plate, and the mounting plate is connected with the clamping plate through a spring.

[0040] (III) Beneficial effects

[0041] The above technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0042] Intelligent printing process: Through the collaborative work of the tablet computer and the printing control unit, the present invention realizes an intelligent printing process. Without relying on a computer, users can directly obtain and modify printing parameters through the tablet computer, greatly simplifying the printing operation and improving the printing efficiency.

[0043] Convenience and flexibility: Users can directly modify files on the tablet computer, such as adding handwritten characters, annotations, etc., without performing complex operations through a computer, improving the flexibility and convenience of work.

[0044] Efficient file processing: By comparing with the template library through the server, the file type is intelligently identified and pre-filled parameters are generated. Users can quickly complete the printing settings, reducing the time for manually inputting parameters. The voice recognition and instruction generation functions further improve the convenience of operation, making the printing process more efficient. Description of the drawings

[0045] The drawings of the present invention are provided for illustrative purposes only, and the proportions and quantities of the components in the drawings are not necessarily the same as those of the actual products.

[0046] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an intelligent printing device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the cover body of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the docking station of the present invention. Specific embodiments

[0049] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0050] See Figures 1 - 3As shown in the figure, an intelligent printing device provided by an embodiment of the present invention includes: a printer main body 100, a cover body, a printing control unit, and a USB connector 200.

[0051] The printer main body 100 is a device with basic printing functions, which can be a laser printer, an inkjet printer, a thermal printer, or other types of printers. The cover body is located on the top of the printer main body 100 and is hinged to the printer main body 100, so that it can be flipped around the hinge axis, facilitating scanning and printing and file picking and placing after buckling. The printing control unit is used to process printing tasks, manage the operating state of the device, and communicate with a tablet computer 300. A tablet computer 300 is provided on the front of the cover body. The tablet computer 300 serves as a user interaction interface to implement intelligent operations such as touch control, such as printing options, setting adjustment, document preview, etc. The USB connector 200 is used to communicatively connect the tablet computer 300 and the printing control unit to achieve data transmission and communication.

[0052] The cover body includes: a support bottom plate 400, a guiding mechanism 500, and a docking platform 600.

[0053] The end of the support bottom plate 400 is hinged to the printer main body 100. The support bottom plate 400 is the main support structure of the cover body, ensuring the stability of the cover body during the flipping process. The tablet computer 300 slides into the cover body from the front end of the support bottom plate 400 and is fixed to the cover body through the guiding mechanism 500. The docking platform 600 is used to fix the USB connector 200.

[0054] The docking platform 600 is arranged at the end of the support bottom plate 400. A wire harness groove 610 is opened on the docking platform 600. A rubber pressing plate 620 is arranged at the notch of the wire harness groove 610. The rubber pressing plate 620 is made of rubber, which is soft and has a certain elasticity, and can effectively press and fix the wire harness. The USB connector 200 is arranged on the docking platform 600. Specifically, the wire harness part of the USB connector 200 is located in the wire harness groove 610, and the rubber pressing plate 620 covers the notch, applying a slight pressure to the wire harness to achieve preliminary fixation, ensuring that the wire harness will not loosen or fall off due to external forces.

[0055] Guide platforms 410 are arranged on both sides of the support bottom plate 400, and guide grooves 420 are opened on the inner sides of the guide platforms 410, providing accurate guiding and limiting functions for the fixation of the tablet computer 300.

[0056] The guide mechanism 500 includes: a linear guide rail 510, a mounting plate 520 and a clamping plate 530. The linear guide rail 510 is arranged in the guide groove 420, the bearing portion of the linear guide rail 510 is installed in the guide groove 420, and the moving portion of the linear guide rail 510 is connected to the mounting plate 520, so that the mounting plate 520 can move linearly along the direction of the guide groove 420. The mounting plate 520 is connected to the clamping plate 530 through a spring 540, so that the clamping plate 530 can move when subjected to an external force, thereby adapting to tablet computers 300 of different sizes and widths.

[0057] The design of the guide mechanism 500 has the advantages of being simple and efficient. The user can easily slide the tablet computer 300 into the cover body, and it will automatically adjust according to the width of the tablet computer. The operation process is simple and convenient, and the fixing effect is stable and reliable.

[0058] After the printing control unit obtains the image to be printed, it displays the image to be printed through the tablet computer, so that the user can intuitively obtain the content and format of the image to be printed. This process not only provides a basis for subsequent printing parameter settings, but also reduces the user's difficulty through visual display.

[0059] The printing control unit obtains printing parameters and modifies parameters through a tablet computer; the specific method is:

[0060] The tablet computer is connected to the server to upload the image to be printed;

[0061] The server compares the image to be printed with the template library to obtain the file type of the image to be printed; and sends the file type of the image to be printed to the tablet computer; the file type may include identity documents, contract documents, photo files, etc. Specific files generally have specific formats or graphics. For example, an identity card has specific graphics and text layout. When the image to be printed is compared with the template library, if the image to be printed is similar to the identity document, it is confirmed that the image to be printed is an identity card. The contract document generally has the word "contract" in a larger font on the first page. The photo has less text information in the picture, and is mainly landscapes and characters. The specific template library and comparison method can adopt the existing method, and those skilled in the art can make appropriate selections according to the actual situation, and no excessive description is given here.

[0062] The tablet computer generates print pre-filled parameters according to the file type of the image to be printed received. For example, if it is a photo file, color printing is usually selected, photo paper is used, and single-sided printing is selected if there are multiple copies. If it is an ID card, black and white printing is generally selected. If it is a contract document, single-sided printing, black and white printing, and printing two copies are selected. Therefore, according to different file types, by presetting print parameters for different file types, the preset print parameters are used as print pre-filled parameters. In the present invention, the print pre-filled parameters formed for different file types can be automatically adjusted according to usage habits. For example, when printing a contract document on this device, the preset print parameters are single-sided printing, black and white printing, and printing two copies. When in use, if the collected content in the print parameter collection box is manually modified to double-sided printing, black and white printing, and printing two copies three times in a row, the preset print parameters will be automatically recorded as double-sided printing, black and white printing, and printing two copies. Through the print pre-filled parameters, the filling frequency of the user is reduced.

[0063] The tablet computer displays a print parameter collection box; the collected content in the print parameter collection box includes the number of copies, color setting, paper size, and print mode.

[0064] The tablet computer fills the print pre-filled parameters into the collected content in the print parameter collection box; the user can change the collected content that they want to fill in or modify through the touch screen of the tablet computer.

[0065] The tablet computer issues a confirmation instruction through the screen.

[0066] If a confirmation instruction feedback is obtained, the tablet computer sends the collected content in the print parameter collection box as print parameters to the print control unit.

[0067] The tablet computer displays a print frame and displays the image to be printed in the print frame; the range within the print frame is the printing area, and all content within the printing area will be printed by the device.

[0068] A first transparent layer of the same size is generated above the image to be printed, providing an independent space for adding various types of information later, without directly interfering with or damaging the original image, and ensuring the integrity of the original image is retained. A second transparent layer of the same size as the printing area is generated within the print frame; subsequent handwriting collected on the tablet computer screen will be accurately recorded on this specific transparent layer, enabling the handwriting content to perfectly correspond to the printing area, facilitating subsequent viewing and printing operations, and ensuring that the handwriting information is accurately attached to the corresponding printing position to generate a clear and accurate handwriting image.

[0069] To reduce the difficulty of use, the image to be printed is modified by adding handwriting input. After the tablet screen captures the handwriting, the tablet records the handwriting on the second transparent layer to generate a handwriting image. The existence of the second transparent layer enables the addition of text or graphics without damaging the image to be printed.

[0070] To further reduce the difficulty of use, users can control and add information to the printed image by voice. The voice module of the tablet recognizes the instructions and generates an instruction image on the first transparent layer according to the instructions: The voice module of the tablet reads out the guiding instructions in sequence, specifically including:

[0071] The voice module of the tablet reads out the guiding instructions in sequence; the guiding instructions can be "Please read out the text you want to add", "Please say the added graphics", etc.

[0072] The voice module of the tablet recognizes the ambient sound and extracts the instructions; the extracted instructions are the content described by the user's language, such as "I want to add text, twelve o'clock today.", "I want to add a wavy line and a straight line."

[0073] The tablet generates a unit instruction layer corresponding to the read guiding instruction according to the obtained instruction; for example, according to the instruction "I want to add text, twelve o'clock today.", the text "twelve o'clock today" is on the generated unit instruction layer. According to the instruction "I want to add a wavy line and a straight line", two unit instruction layers are generated, one is the layer with a wavy line on the unit instruction layer, and the other is the layer with a straight line on the unit instruction layer.

[0074] All unit instruction layers and the first transparent layer form an instruction image.

[0075] The tablet sends the handwriting image and the instruction image to the print control unit as modification parameters.

[0076] The print control unit prints the image to be printed through the print parameters and the modification parameters. The specific printing process is as follows:

[0077] The print control unit obtains the instruction image and the handwriting image;

[0078] A rectangular coordinate system is constructed for the printing area, and it is judged whether each pixel point in the instruction image and the handwriting image has color; if there is no color, it can be not printed.

[0079] If so, continue to judge whether the image to be printed at the coordinate position corresponding to the pixel point has color;

[0080] If so, there is already an image at this position on the image to be printed, and printing is not required here, so the pixel coordinates can be discarded. If not, there is no image at this position on the image to be printed, so the pixel coordinates are recorded to form a modified coordinate set;

[0081] After the image to be printed is printed, the printed file is printed again according to the modified coordinate set.

[0082] Finally, the number of copies, color, etc. of the print are determined according to the print parameters.

[0083] This printing method is used for printing when there is an existing file template and you want to add signatures and fill in information on the file template.

[0084] For example, there is an existing paper document.

[0085] The unit instruction layer "House Address XX City XX Community XX Unit XX Door" is added to the first transparent layer.

[0086] Signature handwriting is added to the second transparent layer.

[0087] First, print the image to be printed, and then print the house address XX City XX Community XX Unit XX Door and the signature handwriting.

[0088] The printed file will not damage the original file.

[0089] In summary, through the collaborative work of the print control unit and the tablet computer, the present invention realizes the intelligent acquisition of print parameters and image modification functions, which not only simplifies the printing process, improves the printing efficiency, but also provides a more convenient, flexible and efficient operation experience for users, and has significant practical value and market prospects.

[0090] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that not every embodiment only contains an independent technical solution. In the case of no conflict between the solutions, the various technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0091] In addition, without departing from the scope of the present invention, modifying the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalently replacing some of the technical features, does not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of each embodiment of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart printing device, characterized in that: It comprises a cover body and a printing control unit; a tablet computer is provided on the front of the cover body; after the printing control unit obtains the image to be printed, the image to be printed is displayed on the tablet computer; The printing control unit obtains printing parameters and modifies parameters through the tablet computer; The printing control unit prints the image to be printed according to the printing parameters and the modification parameters.

2. The intelligent printing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The printing control unit obtains printing parameters through the tablet computer, including: The tablet computer is connected to the server to upload the image to be printed; The server compares the image to be printed with the template library to obtain the file type of the image to be printed; and sends the file type of the image to be printed to the tablet computer; The tablet computer generates printing pre-fill parameters according to the file type of the received image to be printed; The tablet computer displays a print parameter collection frame; the collection content in the print parameter collection frame includes the number of copies to be printed, color settings, paper size, and print mode; The tablet computer fills the pre-filled printing parameters into the collection content in the printing parameter collection box; The tablet computer issues a confirmation instruction through the screen; If a confirmation instruction feedback is obtained, the tablet computer sends the collected content in the printing parameter collection box as printing parameters to the printing control unit.

3. The intelligent printing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The printing control unit obtains the modification parameters through the tablet computer, including: The tablet computer displays a printing frame, and displays the image to be printed in the printing frame; Generate a first transparent layer of the same size above the image to be printed; generate a second transparent layer of the same size as the printing area within the frame to be printed; The screen of the tablet computer collects handwriting and records the handwriting on the second transparent layer to generate a handwriting image; The voice module of the tablet computer recognizes the instruction and generates an instruction image on the first transparent layer according to the instruction; The tablet computer sends the handwriting image and the instruction image as modification parameters to the printing control unit.

4. The intelligent printing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The voice module of the tablet computer recognizes the instruction and generates an instruction image on the first transparent layer according to the instruction, including: The voice module of the tablet computer reads the guidance instructions in sequence; The voice module of the tablet computer recognizes environmental sounds and extracts instructions; The tablet computer generates a unit instruction layer corresponding to the reading guidance instruction according to the acquired instruction; All unit instruction layers and the first transparent layer constitute an instruction image.

5. The intelligent printing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The printing control unit prints the image to be printed by modifying the parameters, including: The printing control unit acquires the instruction image and the handwriting image; Construct a rectangular coordinate system for the printing area to determine whether each pixel in the command image and the handwriting image has a color; If yes, continue to determine whether the image to be printed at the coordinate position corresponding to the pixel point has color; If yes, the pixel coordinates are discarded, if no, the pixel coordinates are recorded to form a modified coordinate set; After the image to be printed is printed, the printed file is printed again according to the modified coordinate set.

6. The intelligent printing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also includes: A printer body and a USB connector for connecting the tablet computer to the print control unit for communication; The cover is hinged to the printer body; the cover includes: a supporting base plate and a guiding mechanism, the USB connector is arranged at the end of the supporting base plate, the guiding mechanism is arranged on the supporting base plate, and the tablet computer is connected to the guiding mechanism.

7. The intelligent printing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cover body further comprises: a docking platform, a wiring harness groove is provided on the docking platform, a rubber pressing plate is provided at the notch of the wiring harness groove, and the USB connector is provided on the docking platform.

8. The intelligent printing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: Guide platforms are arranged on both sides of the supporting base plate, and guide grooves are arranged on the inner sides of the guide platforms; the guide mechanism comprises: a linear guide rail, a mounting plate and a clamping plate, the linear guide rail is arranged in the guide groove, the moving part of the linear guide rail is connected to the mounting plate, and the mounting plate is connected to the clamping plate through a spring.

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