JP2000036880A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a facsimile equipment for enabling selection/execution of a function, based on a keyword and improving the operability of a key operation. SOLUTION: This facsimile equipment retrieves the keyword registered in a ROM beforehand based on the inputted keyword when the keyword is inputted (S2), and when the keyword matched with the inputted keyword is present, reads all the functions registered in the ROM beforehand corresponding to the keyword and displays them at a display part in a list (S4). When one function is selected from the list display displaying the functions, the facsimile equipment shifts to the processing mode of the selected function and executes the processing of the function (S6).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus, and more particularly, to a facsimile apparatus with improved operability of key operation of an operation unit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a facsimile apparatus, in order to use various functions provided in the facsimile apparatus, mechanical operation keys for inputting a selection command and an operation command of these various functions to an operation unit thereof are provided. Conventionally, operation keys include a numeric keypad for inputting a destination telephone number, a start key for starting an operation, a stop key for stopping or stopping an operation, and a density of a document. Various operation keys such as a density key for appropriately reading the image data of the document are provided.

[0003] An operator uses the various functions of the facsimile apparatus by inputting the above operation keys. For example, the operator selects transmission, inputs a telephone number of a transmission destination with ten keys, and presses a start key. By doing so, facsimile transmission to the intended destination is performed.

Some conventional facsimile apparatuses include a display unit, on which a command input from the operation keys or various information notified by the facsimile apparatus to an operator, for example, an input is provided. The destination telephone number, information indicating that transmission is in progress, and the like are displayed.

In recent years, in a facsimile apparatus, the configuration of operation keys and a display section for operating the facsimile apparatus has become more complicated and the number of operation keys has increased in accordance with the increase in the number of functions. , The operability is getting worse.

Accordingly, the applicant of the present invention has previously proposed an image forming apparatus in which only necessary operation keys are arranged in an easy-to-use and easy-to-see position to improve operability (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 8-2).
93940).

[0007]

However, according to the technology described in the above publication, only the necessary operation keys are arranged in a position that is easy to use and easy to see, so that the operability of frequently used functions can be improved. However, the setting of basic functions of the facsimile machine, for example, the operability of infrequently used functions such as registration of abbreviated dialing cannot be improved, and the operability of these infrequently used functions is also improved. Is required. That is, the conventional facsimile machine generally changes the mode with a function key for a function that is not frequently used, and inputs a numerical value or the like assigned to a target function.
After switching to the processing mode of the target function, the function was used, so in order to select the target function, check the numerical value assigned to the mode of the function in the instruction manual And the like, and there is a problem that the facsimile apparatus is not easily used. In particular, with today's multifunctionalization, there is a demand for improved operability of key operation.

Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, when a keyword is inputted from the input means, the function corresponding to the inputted keyword is read out from the storage means for storing the function in association with the keyword, and the display means is provided. To be displayed,
When the displayed function is selected, by executing the selected function, even when the facsimile apparatus has multiple functions, the operation unit is not large and complicated, and is based on the keyword. The functions intended by the user can be performed without referring to the instructions attached to the facsimile machine.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a facsimile apparatus which can be easily used and has good operability.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, input of a plurality of keywords by the input means is permitted, a function stored in the storage means is searched based on the plurality of input keywords, and displayed on the display means. By doing so, it is an object of the present invention to specify a function intended by a user with a plurality of keywords, promptly display the intended function, and provide a facsimile apparatus with better operability.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the keyword input from the input means is stored in the keyword storage means, and when the function is selected, the keyword stored in the keyword storage means is displayed on the display means. The function stored in the storage unit is searched for based on the keyword selected by the input unit among the keywords that have been input, and displayed on the display unit, so that the keyword once input can be reused. An object of the present invention is to provide a facsimile apparatus which can reduce the trouble of inputting and further improves operability.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, instruction data including at least a function and a key operation method for utilizing the function are stored in the instruction data storage means in association with the keyword, and the keyword is input from the input means. When the output of the manual is selected, the manual data corresponding to the input keyword is read out from the manual data storage unit, and the manual is recorded and output on the recording paper. Even when the amount of information that can be displayed is small, the function corresponding to the keyword and the instruction manual of the key operation method are recorded and output, and the function intended by the key operation according to the instruction manual can be performed without inputting the keyword. In addition to making it easy to use and further improving operability,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a facsimile apparatus capable of listing a group of functions corresponding to a keyword in a description and further improving usability.

[0012]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a facsimile apparatus having a plurality of functions, wherein the facsimile apparatus executes the function corresponding to the key operation in response to a key operation. Input means provided with a character input key for inputting, a display means for displaying various information, a storage means for storing the function in association with a keyword, and when the keyword is input from the input means, the input The function stored in the storage unit is displayed on the display unit in correspondence with the displayed keyword, and when the function is selected by the input unit from the displayed function, the selected function is displayed. The above object is attained by providing a control means for executing the control.

According to the above arrangement, when a keyword is inputted from the input means, the function corresponding to the inputted keyword is read out from the storage means for storing the function in association with the keyword, and displayed on the display means, When the displayed function is selected, the selected function is executed. Therefore, even when the facsimile machine has multiple functions, it can be used based on a keyword without making the operation unit large and complicated. The user can easily use the function intended by the user without referring to a manual or the like attached to the facsimile apparatus, thereby improving the operability of the facsimile apparatus.

In this case, for example, as set forth in claim 2, the control means allows input of the plurality of keywords by the input means, and stores the plurality of keywords in the storage means based on the input plurality of keywords. The stored function may be searched and displayed on the display unit.

According to the above configuration, input of a plurality of keywords by the input means is permitted, and a function stored in the storage means is searched based on the plurality of input keywords and displayed on the display means. The function intended by the user can be specified by a plurality of keywords, and the intended function can be promptly displayed, and the operability of the facsimile apparatus can be further improved.

Also, for example, as set forth in claim 3, the facsimile apparatus includes a keyword storage unit that stores the keyword input from the input unit.
In addition, the control means stores the keyword input from the input means in the keyword storage means, and displays the keyword stored in the keyword storage means on the display means when the function is selected. Searching for the function stored in the storage means based on the keyword selected by the input means from the keywords displayed on the display means, and displaying the function on the display means. Is also good.

According to the above configuration, the keyword input from the input means is stored in the keyword storage means, and when the function is selected, the keyword stored in the keyword storage means is displayed on the display means and displayed. Among the keywords, the function stored in the storage means is searched based on the keyword selected by the input means and is displayed on the display means, so that the once input keyword can be reused, and the trouble of inputting the keyword is reduced. Can be reduced, and the operability of the facsimile apparatus can be further improved.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the facsimile apparatus stores, in association with the keyword, at least the function and instruction data including a key operation method for using the function. Storage means, and a recording output means for recording and outputting various information on recording paper, wherein the control means, when the keyword is input from the input means and the output of the manual is selected, the input is performed. The instruction data corresponding to the keyword may be read from the instruction data storage unit, and the recording output unit may record and output the instruction on the recording paper.

According to the above arrangement, instruction data including at least a function and a key operation method for using the function are stored in the instruction data storage means in association with the keyword, and the keyword is input from the input means. When the output of the manual is selected, the manual data corresponding to the input keyword is read from the manual data storage unit, and the manual is recorded and output on the recording paper. Even when the amount of information is small, a function corresponding to the keyword and a description of the key operation method can be recorded and output, and the intended function can be easily used by key operation according to the description without entering the keyword. The operability of the facsimile machine can be further improved, and the function groups corresponding to the keywords can be listed in the manual. Can be, it is possible to further improve the utility of the facsimile device.

[0020]

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the embodiments described below are preferred specific examples of the present invention, and therefore, various technically preferable limitations are added. However, the scope of the present invention particularly limits the present invention in the following description. It is not limited to these embodiments unless otherwise stated.

FIGS. 1 to 5 are diagrams showing an embodiment of a facsimile apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a circuit block diagram of a facsimile apparatus 1 to which an embodiment of the facsimile apparatus of the present invention is applied. It is.

In FIG. 1, a facsimile machine 1
PU (Central Processing Unit) 2, ROM (Read O
nly Memory) 3, RAM (Random Access Memory) 4,
The system includes an image memory 5, an operation unit 6, a display unit 7, an image reading unit 8, an image output unit 9, an encoding / decoding unit 10, a modem 11, a network control unit 12, and the like. Have been.

The ROM (storage means, manual storage means) 3 stores a basic processing program of the facsimile apparatus 1 and a function execution processing program based on a keyword described later and a function based on the basic processing program and the keyword. Various data and system data necessary for executing the execution processing program are stored. In particular, in the ROM 3, functions included in the facsimile apparatus 1 are classified and stored in advance in association with keywords. For example, for a keyword to be shortened (tanshuku), abbreviated dial registration, abbreviated dial deletion, abbreviated dialing, etc. Functions such as dial list output are stored. Also, RO
In M3, each function associated with each keyword and a key operation method for executing the function without using a keyword are stored as simple instruction data.

The RAM 4 is used as a work memory of the CPU 2, and stores a keyword input from the operation unit 6, and functions as a keyword storage unit.

The CPU (control means) 2 controls each part of the facsimile apparatus 1 while using the RAM 4 as a work memory based on a program in the ROM 3 to execute basic processing as the facsimile apparatus 1 and will be described later. Execute a function execution process based on the keyword.

The image memory 5 is composed of a hard disk, a RAM, or the like, and temporarily stores received image data and image data read by the image reading section 8. The image data in the image memory 5 is stored as a file for each message, and each file is managed by the CPU 2.

The operation unit (operation means) 6 is provided with the minimum number of keys necessary for operating the facsimile apparatus 1 and the keys (character input keys) necessary for inputting a keyword described later. For example, the operation unit 6 includes a numeric keypad, a start key, a copy key, a shortcut key, a one-touch key, a scroll key, keys necessary for inputting a keyword, and the like.

The display unit (display means) 7 is, for example, an LCD.
(Liquid Crystal Display; liquid crystal display) is used, and various kinds of information notified to the operator from the facsimile machine 1 and the operation content input from the operation unit 6, particularly various kinds of information necessary for key operation processing to be described later, for example,
The input keyword and the function content of the facsimile machine 1 corresponding to the keyword are displayed.

The image reading section 8 is, for example, a CCD (Charge)
An image scanner or the like using a coupled device is used, and generally includes an ADF (automatic document feeder). On the ADF, a plurality of originals are set.
The ADF feeds the set documents one by one to the document reading position of the image reading unit 8. The image reading section 8 scans a document conveyed from the ADF, reads an image of the document at a predetermined resolution, and outputs the image as image data.

The image output unit (recording output means) 9 uses, for example, an electrophotographic recording device or the like, and records and outputs received image data on recording paper. In the copy mode, the image reading unit 8 is used. And outputs the read image data on a recording sheet.

The encoding / decoding unit 10 is for improving the efficiency of storing image data in the image memory 5 and shortening the transmission time. The encoding / decoding unit 10 encodes image data according to a predetermined encoding method. Also, it decodes the encoded image data.

The modem 11 is connected to the network control unit 12 and operates under the control of the CPU 2 to modulate a transmission signal and demodulate a reception signal.

The network control unit 12 is connected to a line, for example, a public telephone line, operates under the control of the CPU 2,
Automatically receives a call from a line and performs automatic call processing to the line. The network control unit 12 has a built-in communication control unit. The communication control unit exchanges a facsimile control signal with a facsimile apparatus of the other party to execute a facsimile communication procedure.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described. The facsimile apparatus 1 of the present embodiment has a large number of functions, and if all keys for executing those functions are provided on the operation unit 6, the number of keys on the operation unit 6 increases, and the facsimile apparatus 1 As the size of the facsimile apparatus 1 itself increases, the arrangement of keys becomes complicated, and the usability of the facsimile apparatus 1 becomes difficult to understand. Therefore, the facsimile machine 1 of the present embodiment
Displays a function that can be processed in accordance with the keyword on the display unit 7 when a keyword is input from the operation unit 6,
When a desired function is selected from the displayed functions, by processing the function, the minimum keys and keywords required for operating the facsimile apparatus 1 are input as the keys of the operation unit 6. Only the keys necessary for the operation unit 6 are provided, the number of keys on the operation unit 6 is greatly reduced, and the usability is good.

That is, when the user of the facsimile apparatus 1 executes the basic functions of the facsimile apparatus 1, the user operates the keys by using the minimum necessary keys provided on the operation unit 6, Facsimile machine 1
Can process the function. For example, at the time of transmission, the user directly inputs the facsimile number of the transmission destination and sets the necessary transmission mode using the minimum necessary keys of the operation unit 6. In this case, the user of the facsimile apparatus 1 can input the telephone number of the transmission destination using the ten keys, or can input the telephone number using the one-touch key or the speed dial.

The facsimile machine 1 is provided with functions that are not frequently used but are necessary. For example, a function for abbreviated dialing, a function for deleting abbreviated dialing, a function for outputting abbreviated dialing list, etc. are required by a keyword. Functions can be easily selected and used. Note that the facsimile apparatus 1 can also execute basic functions using keywords.

For example, when registering abbreviated dialing, the user of the facsimile apparatus 1 inputs “tanshuku” from the operation unit 6 or “abbreviated” if kanji conversion is possible, and performs the shortening (tanshuku). Can be displayed on the display unit 7 and a desired speed dial registration can be selected from the functions displayed in the list to register the desired speed dial.

That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the facsimile apparatus 1 receives a keyword, for example, "tanshuku" or "shortened" from the operation unit 6 (step S).
1) The CPU 2 searches for a keyword registered in the ROM 3 in advance based on the input keyword (step S2), and checks whether there is a keyword that matches the input keyword (step S3).

In step S3, if the matching keyword is R
If the keyword is not registered in the OM 3, the CPU 2 returns to step S1, displays a message to that effect, and prompts for re-input of the keyword. When the keyword is re-input (step S1), the input is performed in the same manner as described above. A keyword registered in the ROM 3 is searched based on the entered keyword (step S2), and it is checked whether there is a keyword that matches the input keyword (step S3).

If there is a keyword that matches the entered keyword in step S3, CPU 2 reads out all the functions registered in advance corresponding to the keyword and displays a list on display unit 7 (step S4). . For example, when "tanshuku" or "abbreviated" is input as a keyword, the CPU 2 operates the functions registered in the ROM 3 corresponding to the keyword, such as abbreviated dial registration, abbreviated dial deletion, and abbreviated dial list. A list of functions such as output is read from the ROM 3 and displayed on the display unit 7.

When the user of the facsimile apparatus 1 selects one function, for example, the shortened registration function, by operating the keys of the operation unit 6 from the list of functions displayed on the display unit 7 (step S5), the CPU 2 proceeds to step S5. The selected function,
For example, the processing shifts to the processing mode of the short registration function, and the processing of the function is executed (step S6).

As described above, when a keyword is input from the operation unit 6, the facsimile apparatus 1 reads out the function corresponding to the input keyword from the ROM 3 which stores the function in association with the keyword, and displays the function on the display unit 7. When the displayed function is selected, the selected function is executed.

Therefore, even when the facsimile apparatus 1 has multiple functions, the functions intended by the user based on the keyword can be attached to the facsimile apparatus 1 without making the operation unit 6 large and complicated. The user can easily use the facsimile machine 1 without referring to the manual or the like, and the operability of the facsimile machine 1 can be improved.

In this case, a keyword may be additionally input so that a function intended by the user may be selected more quickly.

For example, if the user of the facsimile machine 1 is going to perform abbreviated registration, the user first inputs "Tanshuk" or "Shortened" as a keyword, and then enters "Toroku" or "Register"
By continuously inputting as a keyword, the target registration function, which is the target function, can be promptly selected.

That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the facsimile apparatus 1 receives a keyword, for example, "tanshuku" or "shortened" from the operation unit 6 (step S).
11) The CPU 2 searches for a keyword registered in the ROM 3 in advance based on the input keyword (step S12), and checks whether there is a keyword that matches the input keyword (step S13).

If the matching keyword is not registered in the ROM 3 in step S13, the CPU 2 returns to step S11 and displays a message to that effect and prompts the user to re-enter the keyword. Step S11) Similarly to the above, the keyword registered in the ROM 3 is searched based on the input keyword (step S12), and it is checked whether there is a keyword that matches the input keyword (step S1).
3).

In step S13, if there is a keyword that matches the entered keyword, the CPU 2 displays on the display unit 7 an inquiry as to whether or not to perform the additional input of the keyword, and the additional input of the keyword is selected. When,
Returning to step S11, the same processing is performed as described above. That is, when additional input of a keyword is performed (step S1)
1) ROM based on the additionally input keyword
3 is searched (step S12). If there is a matching keyword (step S13), an inquiry about additional input of the keyword is made again (step S14). When the additional input of the keyword is selected again in step S14, the additional input of the keyword is enabled in the same manner as described above.
A search process is performed for keywords that have been sequentially added (steps S12 to S14).

If no additional keyword input is selected in step S14, the CPU 2 reads out all the functions registered in the ROM 3 in advance corresponding to the input keyword and displays a list on the display unit 7 (step S14). S
15). For example, "tanshuku" or "shortened" is now input as a keyword, and as an additional input,
When "Touroku" or "Registration" is entered, the CPU
Reference numeral 2 denotes a function registered in the ROM 3 corresponding to the keyword, that is, the speed dial registration is read from the ROM 3 and displayed on the display unit 7.

When the user of the facsimile apparatus 1 selects one of the functions displayed on the display unit 7 by operating the keys of the operation unit 6 (step S16), the CPU 2 sets the processing mode of the selected function as the short registration function. Then, the processing of the function is executed (step S17).

As described above, input of a plurality of keywords by the operation unit 6 is permitted, and a function stored in the ROM 3 is searched based on the input plurality of keywords.
When displayed on the display unit 7, the function intended by the user can be specified by a plurality of keywords, and the intended function can be promptly displayed, and the operability of the facsimile apparatus 1 can be further improved.

Further, the facsimile machine 1 stores a keyword that has been input in the past, and displays the selected keyword when the keyword is input (when a function is selected) so that the stored keyword can be selected. May be omitted, and the usability of the facsimile apparatus 1 may be further improved.

That is, when a keyword is input from the operation unit 6 in the processing of FIG. 2 or FIG.
The input keyword is stored in the RAM 4 as keyword storage means. Then, from the next time on, CPU2
Reads out the keyword stored in the RAM 4 from the RAM 4 when the input of the keyword is selected, and reads out the keyword from FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, for example, "Tanshuk", "Group / Touroku", "Polling", etc. are displayed as a keyword list. At this time, if the number of keywords registered in the RAM 4 is larger than the number that can be displayed on the display unit 7, it is notified that there is a next screen as shown by "NEXT ↓" in FIG. Also, even when the display unit 7 is small, the keywords input in the past can be effectively used.

When one keyword is selected from the keyword list shown in FIG. 4A, a list of functions registered in advance in the ROM 3 corresponding to the selected keyword is read and displayed. It is displayed on the unit 7. For example, when "Tanshuk" is selected from the keyword list in FIG. 4A, a list of functions registered in the ROM 3 corresponding to "Tanshuk" is displayed on the display unit as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed.

As described above, the keyword input from the operation unit 6 is stored in the RAM 4, and when the function is selected, the RAM 4
Is displayed on the display unit 7,
Of the displayed keywords, a function stored in the ROM 3 is searched based on the keyword selected by the operation unit 6 and displayed on the display unit 7. Once the keyword is input, it can be reused. It is possible to reduce the trouble of inputting a keyword. As a result, the operability of the facsimile machine 1 can be further improved.

Further, the facsimile machine 1 may record and output a simple manual (manual) of a function including a keyword.

For example, if the user of the facsimile machine 1 wants to know the operation method of the shortened registration, the user first inputs "Tanshuku" or "Shortened" as a keyword, and outputs a simple manual. By selecting, a brief description of the short registration function, which is the desired function, can be obtained.

That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the facsimile apparatus 1 inputs a keyword, for example, "tanshuku" or "shortened" from the operation unit 6 (step S).
21) The CPU 2 searches for a keyword registered in the ROM 3 in advance based on the input keyword (step S22), and checks whether there is a keyword that matches the input keyword (step S23).

If the matching keyword is not registered in the ROM 3 in step S23, the CPU 2 returns to step S21, displays a message to that effect, and prompts the user to re-enter the keyword. In step S21), in the same manner as described above, a keyword registered in the ROM 3 is searched based on the input keyword (step S22), and it is checked whether there is a keyword that matches the input keyword (step S2).
3).

In step S23, if there is a keyword that matches the entered keyword, the CPU 2 displays on the display unit 7 an inquiry as to whether or not to perform the additional input of the keyword, and the additional input of the keyword is selected. When,
Returning to step S21, the same processing is performed as described above. That is, when a keyword is additionally input (step S2).
1) ROM based on the additionally input keyword
3 is searched (step S22), and if there is a matching keyword (step S23), an inquiry about additional input of the keyword is made again (step S24). When the additional input of the keyword is selected again in step S24, the additional input of the keyword is enabled in the same manner as described above.
A search process is performed for keywords that have been sequentially added (steps S21 to S24).

If the additional input of the keyword is not selected in step S24, the CPU 2 reads out all the functions registered in the ROM 3 in advance corresponding to the input keyword, and displays the list on the display unit 7 (step S24). S
25). For example, "tanshuku" or "shortened" is now input as a keyword, and as an additional input,
When "Touroku" or "Registration" is entered, the CPU
Reference numeral 2 denotes a function registered in the ROM 3 corresponding to the keyword, that is, the speed dial registration is read from the ROM 3 and displayed on the display unit 7. Further, when only “tanshuku” or “shortened” is input as a keyword, the CPU 2 stores in the ROM corresponding to the keyword.
The functions read out from the ROM 3, that is, functions such as abbreviated dialing, abbreviated dialing, and abbreviated dialing list output are read out from the ROM 3 and displayed on the display unit 7.

Next, the CPU 2 displays on the display section 7 an inquiry as to whether or not to output a simple instruction, and checks whether the output of the simple instruction is selected (step S).
26) When the output of the simple instruction manual is not selected, a display for prompting the user to select a function is displayed on the display unit 7, and when the function is selected in accordance with the display (step S27), the selected function, For example, the mode is shifted to the processing mode of the short registration function, and the processing of the function is executed (step S2).
8).

In step S26, when the output of the simple instruction is selected, the CPU 2 selects the input of the simple instruction from among the data of the simple instruction of each function stored in the ROM 3 as the instruction data storage means in advance. The data of the simple instruction registered in correspondence with the keyword is read out, transferred to the image output unit 9, and the image output unit 9 records and outputs the simple instruction on a recording sheet, and the process ends (step S2).
9).

The data of the simple instruction manual is data for classifying the functions of the facsimile machine 1 for each keyword and explaining the key operation of each function included in the keyword. Therefore, as described above, when a function is selected by a keyword and a simple instruction is recorded and output, the simple instruction to be recorded and output includes a list of keywords and functions associated with the keyword. A key operation method of the facsimile machine 1 when using the function is described. For example, when the keyword “Tanshuk” is input and the output of the brief description is selected, the CPU 2 executes the functions registered as “Tanshuk” or “Short”, such as abbreviated dial registration, abbreviated dial deletion, ROM3 stores simple manual data for functions such as abbreviated dial list output
And makes the image output unit 9 record and output it on recording paper. Therefore, in the recorded simple description, a keyword, all of the functions available with the keyword, and a key operation method for using the function are described. The key operation method of the function described in this simple manual is a key operation method in which the key operation of the function is performed only by the key operation of the operation unit 6 without using a keyword.

As described above, the instruction data including at least the function and the key operation method for using the function are stored in the ROM 3 in association with the keyword, and the keyword is input from the operation unit 6 to output the simple instruction. Is selected, the simple instruction data corresponding to the input keyword is read out from the ROM 3, and the simple instruction is recorded and output on the recording paper. When the display unit 7 is small and the amount of information that can be displayed is small, In addition, by recording and outputting a simple instruction manual for the function and key operation method associated with the keyword, the intended function can be easily used by key operation according to the simple instruction manual without inputting the keyword. , The operability of the facsimile machine 1 can be further improved, and the function groups corresponding to the keywords can be listed in a simple manual. Can, it is possible to further improve the utilization of the facsimile apparatus 1.

As described above, the invention made by the inventor has been specifically described based on the preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications may be made without departing from the gist of the invention. Needless to say, it can be changed.

[0067]

According to the facsimile apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention, when a keyword is input from the input means, a function corresponding to the input keyword is stored in the storage means for storing the function in association with the keyword. When the facsimile apparatus has multiple functions, the operation unit is large and complicated because the selected function is executed when the read function is read and displayed on the display means and the displayed function is selected. Therefore, the function intended by the user based on the keyword can be easily used without referring to a manual attached to the facsimile apparatus, and the operability of the facsimile apparatus can be improved.

According to the facsimile apparatus of the second aspect of the present invention, input of a plurality of keywords by the input means is permitted, and a function stored in the storage means is searched based on the plurality of input keywords. , The function intended by the user can be specified by a plurality of keywords, and the intended function can be promptly displayed, and the operability of the facsimile apparatus can be further improved.

According to the facsimile apparatus of the present invention, the keyword inputted from the input means is stored in the keyword storage means, and when the function is selected, the keyword stored in the keyword storage means is displayed on the display means. Then, among the displayed keywords, the function stored in the storage unit is searched based on the keyword selected by the input unit and displayed on the display unit, so that the keyword once input can be reused. As a result, the trouble of inputting a keyword can be reduced, and the operability of the facsimile apparatus can be further improved.

According to the facsimile apparatus of the fourth aspect of the present invention, at least description data including at least a function and a key operation method for utilizing the function are stored in the description data storage means in association with the keyword, and input. When the keyword is input from the means and the output of the manual is selected, the manual data corresponding to the input keyword is read from the manual data storage means, and the manual is recorded and output on the recording paper. Even if the means is small and the amount of information that can be displayed is small, a function and a key operation method description corresponding to the keyword are recorded and output, and key operation according to the description is performed without inputting the keyword. The intended function can be easily used, the operability of the facsimile machine can be further improved, Can list the functions set in manual, it is possible to further improve the utility of the facsimile device.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a circuit block diagram of a facsimile apparatus to which an embodiment of the facsimile apparatus of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a function execution process based on a keyword by the facsimile machine of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a function execution process based on a plurality of keywords by the facsimile machine of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a view showing a state in which a keyword is displayed on a display unit in a function execution process based on a keyword input in the past by the facsimile apparatus of FIG. 1 (a) and a state in which a function is selected from the keyword (b). The front view of a part.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a function execution and a simple manual output process based on a keyword by the facsimile machine of FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Facsimile apparatus 2 CPU 3 ROM 4 RAM 5 Image memory 6 Operation part 7 Display part 8 Image reading part 9 Image output part 10 Encoding / decoding part 11 Modem 12 Network control part 13 Bus

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A facsimile apparatus having a plurality of functions and executing the function corresponding to a key operation in response to a key operation, comprising: input means having a character input key for inputting at least an arbitrary character; , A storage unit for storing the function in association with a keyword, and when the keyword is input from the input unit, the function is stored in the storage unit in correspondence with the input keyword. Displaying the function on the display means,
A facsimile apparatus comprising: when the function is selected from the displayed functions by the input means, the control means executes the selected function. 2. The control means accepts input of the plurality of keywords by the input means, searches the function stored in the storage means based on the plurality of input keywords, and 2. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information is displayed on a display unit. 3. The facsimile apparatus further comprises keyword storage means for storing the keyword input from the input means, and the control means stores the keyword input from the input means in the keyword storage means. When the function is selected, the keyword stored in the keyword storage unit is displayed on the display unit, and the keyword selected by the input unit is displayed from the keyword displayed on the display unit. 3. A facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said function stored in said storage means is retrieved based on said information and displayed on said display means. 4. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: instruction data storage means for storing instruction data including at least the function and a key operation method for using the function in association with the keyword; Recording output means for recording and outputting to the input means, when the keyword is input from the input means and the output of the instruction is selected, the instruction data corresponding to the input keyword. 4. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the facsimile apparatus reads out the instruction from the instruction data storage means and causes the recording output means to record and output the instruction on the recording paper.