Remote code reader system

Abstract

A remote code reader system sends a code read by a code reader to an appropriate function by utilizing identification information assigned specific to a client in order to select a function. A barcode reader and a host computer connected to a network are included therein. An ID (pen ID) of the barcode reader 1 and a barcode as read are transmitted to the host computer through a terminal connected to the network. The host computer decodes the received pen ID to select a CGI which conforms to the pen ID, and sends the barcode to the CGI 9 as selected in order to make the CGI process it.

1 . A code reader operable in a system including a network and a server configured to connect to the network, and a terminal connected to the network, wherein the code reader is part of a client associated with identification information specific to the client, wherein the code reader is configured to read a code, and transmit the read code to the server via the terminal, to cause the server to
 decode the identification information to select a function conforming to the identification information; and   to give the code, or the code and the identification information to the function as selected in order to make the function process.   
     
     
         2 . The code reader as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the decoding unit decodes the identification information and the code to select a function conforming to the identification information and the code. 
     
     
         3 . A code reader operable in a system, including a network and a server configured to connect to the network, and a terminal connected to the network, wherein the code reader is part of a client associated with identification information specific to the client, wherein the code reader is configured to read a code, and transmit the read code to the server via the terminal, to cause the server to
 decode the identification information in accordance with a first predetermined algorithm to select a function conforming to the identification information;   decode the received code in accordance with a second predetermined algorithm; and   give at least a result of decoding by the second decoding unit among the code, the identification information, and the result of decoding to the function as selected in order to make the function process.   
     
     
         4 - 6 . (canceled) 
     
     
         7 . The code reader as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the identification information of the client is identification information of the code reader, identification information of the terminal, identification information of a user, or identification information of software installed on the terminal, or a combination of two or more thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The code reader as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the identification information of the client is identification information of the code reader, identification information of the terminal, identification information of a user, or identification information of software installed on the terminal, or a combination of two or more thereof. 
     
     
         9 . The code reader as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the identification information of the client is identification information of the code reader, identification information of the terminal, identification information of a user, or identification information of software installed on the terminal, or a combination of two or more thereof. 
     
     
         10 . The code reader as claimed in claim  4 , wherein the identification information of the client is identification information of the code reader, identification information of the terminal, identification information of a user, or identification information of software installed on the terminal, or a combination of two or more thereof. 
     
     
         11 . A code reader operable in a system including a network and a server configured to connect to the network, and a terminal connected to the network, wherein the code reader is configured to read a code, and transmit the read code to the server via the terminal, to cause the server to
 decode the received code to select a function conforming to the code; and   give the code to the function as selected in order to make the function process.   
     
     
         12 . (canceled) 
     
     
         13 . The code reader as claimed in claim wherein the function is a function for providing with service dynamically. 
     
     
         14 . The code reader as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the function is a function for providing with service dynamically. 
     
     
         15 . The code reader as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein the function is a function for providing with service dynamically. 
     
     
         16 . (canceled) 
     
     
         17 . The code reader as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the code is a one-dimensional code, a two-dimensional code, or a code stored in an IC tag. 
     
     
         18 . The code reader as claimed in  claim 17 , wherein the one-dimensional code is a one-dimensional barcode, the two-dimensional code is a QR code or a code represented with a dot pattern, or the IC, tag is an RFID tag. 
     
     
         19 . (canceled)