JP2001177691A - Network facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a network facsimile equipment which can attain the more effective facsimile communication. SOLUTION: A proper communication means (the facsimile communication or an electronic mail) is selected according to a selected destination and the selected reading resolution. Thereby a user has not to select a communication means at each time and accordingly the operability of a network facsimile equipment is significantly improved.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a predetermined communication protocol, and a public network. A facsimile communication function for exchanging image information, a network facsimile machine having a facsimile machine function, and an Internet or local area network,
U.T. Recommendation T. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU-T Recommendation T.37. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. The present invention relates to a network facsimile apparatus having a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile apparatus function.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a function of connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a predetermined communication protocol, and a facsimile for exchanging image information via a public network. A network facsimile device having a communication function and a facsimile device function has been put to practical use.

[0003] The use of such a network facsimile apparatus is very convenient because image information can be transmitted to a user of a workstation apparatus connected to the Internet or a local area network.

Further, by using the relay function of the network facsimile apparatus, image information can be exchanged between a facsimile apparatus connected to a public network and a workstation apparatus connected to the Internet or a local area network. So very convenient.

[0005] Further, regarding communication between the network facsimile apparatuses, since image information communication using the Internet is possible, there is also an effect that the communication cost is greatly reduced.

[0006]

However, in such a network facsimile apparatus, since e-mail is used for transmitting image information, it is not possible to know the receiving capability of the partner terminal when transmitting image information. Since the image attributes of the image information that can be transmitted, for example, the paper size, resolution, color attribute, encoding method, and the like are limited to those of a predetermined value, the received document in a mode desired by the transmitting user is transmitted to the destination terminal. Had a situation that it could not be obtained.

The communication function of the network facsimile apparatus for exchanging image information using the Internet is described in ITU-T Recommendation T.30. 37 (e-mail type Internet facsimile communication method).

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and has as its object to provide a network facsimile apparatus which enables more efficient facsimile communication.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a predetermined communication protocol, and a public network. In a network facsimile apparatus having a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a facsimile apparatus and a facsimile apparatus function, storage means for storing a number information table in which a set of a telephone number and a network address can be registered for a plurality of destinations When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table with respect to the destination input at the time of the transmission operation, a call is made to the registered telephone number based on the document reading condition, Use the facsimile communication function Image information, or via the Internet or a local area network, applying the registered network address to connect to the destination and transmitting image information using the network communication function. It is provided with control means.

A network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or the local area network using a predetermined communication protocol;
In a network facsimile apparatus having a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network and a facsimile apparatus function, a number information table in which a set of a telephone number and a network address can be registered for a plurality of destinations is stored. When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table with respect to the storage means and the destination input during the transmission operation, the document reading resolution is higher than the reference value registered in advance. In the case of the resolution, a call is made to the registered telephone number and the image information is transmitted using the facsimile communication function. Apply the above registered network address via the local area network Te connected to the destination, but with image information transmission control means for transmitting image information by using the network communications function.

A network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or the local area network using a predetermined communication protocol;
In a network facsimile apparatus having a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network and a facsimile apparatus function, a number information table in which a set of a telephone number and a network address can be registered for a plurality of destinations is stored. Storage means, a reference value setting means for setting a reference value of the document reading resolution, and, for both the telephone number and the network address in the number information table, for the destination input during the transmission operation, the document If the reading resolution is higher than the reference value set by the reference value setting means, a call is made to the registered telephone number, and image information is transmitted using the facsimile communication function. On the other hand, if the document reading resolution is lower than the reference value set by the reference , Via the Internet or a local area network, by applying the registered network address connected to the destination, but with image information transmission control means for transmitting image information by using the network communications function.

A network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or the local area network using a predetermined communication protocol;
In a network facsimile machine equipped with a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network and a facsimile machine function, a set of a telephone number, a network address, and a reference value of a document reading resolution is registered for a plurality of destinations. When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table with respect to the storage unit storing the enabled number information table and the destination input during the transmission operation, the document reading resolution is registered If the resolution is higher than the reference value, a call is made to the registered telephone number and the image information is transmitted using the facsimile communication function, while the original reading resolution is equal to or less than the registered reference value. In the case of low resolution, the above registered via the Internet or local area network By applying Tsu network address to connect to the destination, but with image information transmission control means for transmitting image information by using the network communications function.

A network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or the local area network using a predetermined communication protocol;
In a network facsimile apparatus having a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network and a facsimile apparatus function, a number information table in which a set of a telephone number and a network address can be registered for a plurality of destinations is stored. When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the above number information table for the storage means and the destination input during the transmission operation, and the document size is larger than the reference value registered in advance. On the other hand, while calling the registered phone number and transmitting image information using the facsimile communication function, if the document size is less than the reference value,
An image information transmission control means for connecting to a destination by applying the registered network address via the Internet or a local area network and transmitting image information using the network communication function.

A network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or the local area network using a predetermined communication protocol;
In a network facsimile apparatus having a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network and a facsimile apparatus function, a number information table in which a set of a telephone number and a network address can be registered for a plurality of destinations is stored. When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table for the destination input at the time of the transmission operation, the reference value setting means for setting the reference value of the document size,
If the document size is higher in resolution than the reference value set by the reference value setting means, a call is made to the registered telephone number and image information is transmitted using the facsimile communication function. On the other hand, when the document reading resolution is equal to or less than the reference value set by the reference value setting means, the network is connected to the destination via the Internet or a local area network by applying the registered network address, and An image information transmission control means for transmitting image information using a network communication function is provided.

A network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or the local area network using a predetermined communication protocol;
In a network facsimile machine equipped with a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network and a facsimile machine function, a set of a telephone number, a network address, and a document size reference value can be registered for multiple destinations. When both a telephone number and a network address are registered in the number information table with respect to the destination input during the transmission operation, the document size is determined based on the registered reference. If the value is larger than the value, a call is made to the registered telephone number and the image information is transmitted using the facsimile communication function, while if the document reading resolution is equal to or less than the registered reference value, Apply the above registered network address via the Internet or local area network Te connected to the destination, but with image information transmission control means for transmitting image information by using the network communications function.

A network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or the local area network using a predetermined communication protocol;
In a network facsimile apparatus having a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network and a facsimile apparatus function, a number information table in which a set of a telephone number and a network address can be registered for a plurality of destinations is stored. When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table with respect to the storage means and the destination input during the transmission operation, the document reading resolution is lower than the first reference value set in advance. If the resolution and the document size are equal to or smaller than a second reference value set in advance, a connection is made to the destination via the Internet or a local area network by applying the registered network address, and the network communication function is performed. While sending image information using When the resolution is higher than the first reference value or when the document size is larger than the second reference value, a call is made to the registered telephone number and the image is displayed using the facsimile communication function. An image information transmission control means for transmitting information is provided.

A network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or the local area network using a predetermined communication protocol;
In a network facsimile apparatus having a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network and a facsimile apparatus function, a number information table in which a set of a telephone number and a network address can be registered for a plurality of destinations is stored. Storage means, a first reference value for defining the reference of the document reading resolution, a reference value setting means for setting a second reference value for defining the reference of the document size, and a destination input during the transmission operation. When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table, the document reading resolution is a low resolution lower than the first reference value, and the document size is lower than the second reference value. Via the Internet or a local area network, applying the above registered network address And transmits image information using the network communication function, while the document reading resolution is higher than the first reference value, or when the document size is larger than the second reference value. Is provided with image information transmission control means for making a call to the registered telephone number and transmitting image information using the facsimile communication function.

A network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or the local area network using a predetermined communication protocol;
In a network facsimile apparatus having a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network and a facsimile apparatus function, a first method for defining a reference of a telephone number, a network address, and a document reading resolution for a plurality of destinations. A storage means for storing a number information table in which a set of a reference value and a second reference value for defining a reference of the document size can be registered; and for the destination input at the time of the transmission operation, the telephone number is stored in the number information table. When both the document address and the network address are registered, the document reading resolution is lower than the first reference value of the corresponding destination,
If the document size is equal to or smaller than the second reference value of the corresponding destination, a connection is made to the destination by applying the registered network address via the Internet or a local area network, and using the network communication function. While transmitting the image information, if the document reading resolution is higher than the first reference value of the corresponding destination, or if the document size is larger than the second reference value of the corresponding destination, the registration is performed. And an image information transmission control means for transmitting an image information using the facsimile communication function by calling the telephone number.

[0019] Further, by connecting to the Internet or a local area network, ITU-T Recommendation T.30 is used. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU
-T Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 Procedures A network facsimile device with a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile device function can register a set of a telephone number and a network address for a plurality of destinations. Storage means for storing the number information table,
When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table with respect to the destination input at the time of the transmission operation, the above-mentioned recommended T.30 is applied by applying the registered network address. 38 is provided with image information transmission control means for trying a transmission operation applying the network communication function.

[0020] Further, by connecting to the Internet or a local area network, ITU-T Recommendation T.30 is used. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU
-T Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 Procedures A network facsimile device with a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile device function can register a set of a telephone number and a network address for a plurality of destinations. Storage means for storing the number information table,
When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table with respect to the destination input at the time of the transmission operation, the above-mentioned recommended T.30 is applied by applying the registered network address. Procedure 38: A transmission operation using the network communication function is attempted, and if the transmission operation fails, if the original reading resolution is higher than the reference value registered in advance, the registered telephone number is used. To send image information using the facsimile communication function, and if the original reading resolution is lower than the reference value or lower, the registered network address via the Internet or a local area network. To the destination by applying the above recommendation T.
37 is provided with image information transmission control means for transmitting image information using a network communication function.

[0021] In addition, by connecting to the Internet or a local area network, ITU-T Recommendation T.30 is used. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU
-T Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 Procedures A network facsimile device with a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile device function can register a set of a telephone number and a network address for a plurality of destinations. Storage means for storing the number information table,
Reference value setting means for setting a reference value of the document reading resolution;
When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table with respect to the destination input at the time of the transmission operation, the above-mentioned recommended T.30 is applied by applying the registered network address. Procedure 38: A transmission operation to which the network communication function is applied is tried, and if the transmission operation fails, if the original reading resolution is higher than the reference value set by the reference value setting means, When a call is made to the registered telephone number and the image information is transmitted using the facsimile communication function, if the original reading resolution is lower than the reference value set by the reference value setting means and lower than the reference value, Connect to a destination via the Internet or a local area network by applying the above registered network address. 37 is provided with image information transmission control means for transmitting image information using a network communication function.

[0022] Further, by connecting to the Internet or a local area network, the ITU-T Recommendation T.30 is used. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU
-T Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 Procedure In a network facsimile apparatus having a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile apparatus function, telephone numbers, network addresses, and document reading resolutions for a plurality of destinations. A storage means for storing a number information table in which a set of reference values can be registered; and for the destination input during the transmission operation, when both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table, the registration is performed. The above recommended T.30 is applied by applying the specified network address. Three
If a transmission operation using the 8-step network communication function is attempted and the transmission operation fails, the document reading resolution is
If the resolution is higher than the registered reference value,
While calling the registered telephone number and transmitting image information using the facsimile communication function, if the original reading resolution is lower than or equal to the reference value, the image information is transmitted via the Internet or a local area network. Connects to the destination by applying the above registered network address, 37 is provided with image information transmission control means for transmitting image information using a network communication function.

[0023] Further, by connecting to the Internet or a local area network, ITU-T Recommendation T.30 is used. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU
-T Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 Procedures A network facsimile device with a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile device function can register a set of a telephone number and a network address for a plurality of destinations. Storage means for storing the number information table,
When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table with respect to the destination input at the time of the transmission operation, the above-mentioned recommended T.30 is applied by applying the registered network address. Procedure 38: A transmission operation to which the network communication function is applied is attempted. If the transmission operation fails, and if the original reading size is larger than a reference value registered in advance, a call is made to the registered telephone number. Then, while the image information is transmitted using the facsimile communication function, if the original reading size is smaller than the reference value, the registered network address is applied to the destination via the Internet or a local area network. Connect the above recommendation T. 37 is provided with image information transmission control means for transmitting image information using a network communication function.

[0024] In addition, by connecting to the Internet or a local area network, ITU-T Recommendation T.30 is used. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU
-T Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 Procedures A network facsimile device with a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile device function can register a set of a telephone number and a network address for a plurality of destinations. Storage means for storing the number information table,
Reference value setting means for setting a reference value of the document reading size;
When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table with respect to the destination input at the time of the transmission operation, the above-mentioned recommended T.30 is applied by applying the registered network address. 38. A transmission operation using the network communication function is attempted. If the transmission operation fails, and if the original reading size is larger than the reference value set by the reference value setting means, the registration is performed. When a call is made to the telephone number and the image information is transmitted using the facsimile communication function, if the original reading size is smaller than the reference value set by the reference value setting means, the Internet or the local area network is used. Through the above-mentioned recommendation T., applying the above registered network address to the destination. 37 is provided with image information transmission control means for transmitting image information using a network communication function.

[0025] Further, by connecting to the Internet or a local area network, ITU-T Recommendation T.30 is used. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU
-T Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 Procedure In a network facsimile apparatus having a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile apparatus function, for a plurality of destinations, a telephone number, a network address, and a document reading size are set. A storage means for storing a number information table in which a set of reference values can be registered; and for the destination input during the transmission operation, when both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table, the registration is performed. The above recommended T.30 is applied by applying the specified network address. Three
If a transmission operation using the 8-step network communication function is attempted and the transmission operation fails, the document reading resolution is
If the value is larger than the registered reference value, a call is made to the registered telephone number and the image information is transmitted using the facsimile communication function, while the original reading resolution is equal to or less than the reference value. Is connected to a destination via the Internet or a local area network by applying the registered network address.
37 is provided with image information transmission control means for transmitting image information using a network communication function.

[0026] Further, by connecting to the Internet or a local area network, ITU-T Recommendation T.30 is used. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU
-T Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 Procedures A network facsimile device with a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile device function can register a set of a telephone number and a network address for a plurality of destinations. Storage means for storing the number information table,
When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table with respect to the destination input at the time of the transmission operation, the above-mentioned recommended T.30 is applied by applying the registered network address. Procedure 38: A transmission operation to which the network communication function is applied is attempted, and if the transmission operation fails, if the original reading resolution is lower than the predetermined first reference value and the original size is set in advance. If the value is equal to or less than the second reference value, the terminal connects to the destination via the Internet or a local area network by applying the registered network address, and receives the above recommendation T.30. 37 Procedure While transmitting image information using the network communication function, if the document reading resolution is higher than the first reference value, or if the document size is larger than the second reference value, An image information transmission control means for calling a registered telephone number and transmitting image information using the facsimile communication function is provided.

[0027] In addition, by connecting to the Internet or a local area network, ITU-T Recommendation T.30 is used. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU
-T Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 Procedures A network facsimile device with a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile device function can register a set of a telephone number and a network address for a plurality of destinations. Storage means for storing the number information table,
A first reference value defining a reference for the document reading resolution, a reference value setting means for setting a second reference value defining a reference for the document size, and a destination input during the transmission operation are stored in the number information table. When both the telephone number and the network address are registered, the above-mentioned recommendation T. is applied by applying the registered network address. If the transmission operation using the network communication function is attempted and the transmission operation fails, the original reading resolution is lower than the first reference value and the original size is lower than the second reference value. In the case of the above T.3, a connection is made to a destination via the Internet or a local area network by applying the above registered network address. 37 Procedure While transmitting image information using the network communication function, if the document reading resolution is higher than the first reference value, or if the document size is larger than the second reference value, An image information transmission control means for calling a registered telephone number and transmitting image information using the facsimile communication function is provided.

[0028] Further, by connecting to the Internet or a local area network, ITU-T Recommendation T.30 is used. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU
-T Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 Procedure In a network facsimile apparatus having a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile apparatus function, telephone numbers, network addresses, and document reading resolutions for a plurality of destinations. The storage unit stores a number information table in which a set of a first reference value defining a reference and a second reference value defining a document size reference can be registered. When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table, the above-mentioned recommended T.30 is applied by applying the registered network address. If the transmission operation using the network communication function is attempted and the transmission operation fails, if the original reading resolution is lower than or equal to the first reference value of the corresponding destination and the original size is the same as that of the corresponding destination. If the value is equal to or less than the second reference value, the terminal connects to the destination via the Internet or a local area network by applying the registered network address, and receives the above recommendation T.30. 37 Procedure While transmitting image information using the network communication function, if the document reading resolution is higher than the first reference value of the corresponding destination, or the document size is larger than the second reference value of the corresponding destination. If it is larger, it is provided with image information transmission control means for calling the registered telephone number and transmitting image information using the facsimile communication function.

[0029]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.
An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of a network facsimile machine FX according to one embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, a system control unit 1 performs various control processes such as a control process of each unit of the network facsimile apparatus and a facsimile transmission control procedure process. The control facsimile apparatus stores a control processing program to be executed, various data necessary for executing the processing program, and the like, and forms a work area of the system control unit 1. The parameter memory 3 is provided in the network facsimile apparatus. The clock circuit 4 is for storing various kinds of unique information, and outputs current time information.

The scanner 5 is for reading a document image at a predetermined resolution and in full color, and the color attribute (black and white reading or full color reading) at the time of reading can be set as appropriate. .

The plotter 6 is for recording and outputting images at a predetermined resolution, and the operation display section 7 is for operating this network facsimile apparatus, and has various operation keys and various operation keys. Display.

The image processing unit 8 applies various image processing (for example, scaling processing or image format conversion) to image data.

The encoding / decoding section 9 encodes and compresses the image signal and decodes the encoded and compressed image information into the original image signal. Full color (natural image)
In addition, coding methods such as JPEG, JBIG, and MRC, which are coding compression methods, can be applied. The image storage device 10 is for storing a large number of image information in a coded and compressed state.

The group 3 facsimile modem 11 is for realizing a group 3 facsimile modem function. The group 3 facsimile modem 11 has a low-speed modem function (V.21 modem) for exchanging transmission procedure signals and mainly exchanges image information. High-speed modem function (V.17 modem,
V. 34 modem, V.34. 29 modem, V.29. 27ter modem etc.).

The network controller 12 is for connecting the network facsimile apparatus to an analog public network (PSTN) and has an automatic transmission / reception function.

Further, the group 3 facsimile transmission controller 13 complies with ITU-T Recommendation T.30. This is to realize a facsimile communication function according to 30 procedures.

T. The transmission control unit 14 communicates with other data terminal devices via the Internet according to ITU-T Recommendation T.37. This is for executing communication control processing of a network communication protocol in accordance with 37 procedures, and the Internet interface circuit 15 is for connecting this Internet facsimile apparatus to the Internet.

The system control unit 1, the system memory 2, the parameter memory 3, the clock circuit 4, the scanner 5, the plotter 6, the operation display unit 7, the image processing unit 8, the encoding / decoding unit 9, and the image storage device 10. , Group 3 facsimile transmission control unit 13 and 37 transmission control unit 13
Are connected to an internal bus 16, and data exchange between these elements is mainly performed via the internal bus 14.

As shown in FIG. 2, the network facsimile machine FX stores its own terminal name, own terminal telephone number, and own terminal mail address as identification information of the own terminal.

As shown in FIG. 3, the parameter memory 3 stores the destination name, telephone number, mail address, network selection reference resolution, and network selection reference document size for each one-touch dial or speed dial. A telephone number table in which registered telephone number information is collected is stored.

Here, as the values of the network selection reference resolution and the network selection reference original size, appropriate values can be registered for each destination. In addition, ITU-T Recommendation T. At 37, basically
Since the image resolution is set to the standard resolution and the document size is set to A4 size, the values of the network selection reference resolution and the network selection reference document size are set to the standard resolution and A4 size, respectively. Often done. Note that this setting example is merely an example, and an appropriate value can be set depending on the use situation.

The registration of various types of information in the telephone number table is performed by the user appropriately inputting the information from the operation display unit 7.

With the above-described configuration, when the transmission start operation is performed, the network facsimile machine FX executes processing as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 to perform the image information transmission operation.

First, a transmission start operation such as setting a transmission original on the scanner 5 is performed, and the result of the determination 101 is Y
When the ES becomes ES, the user inputs a destination using the operation display unit 7 (process 102). When the user finishes inputting the destination, it is checked whether or not the destination information has been directly input at that time (decision 103).

Judgment 1 when the destination information is directly input
When the result of step 03 is YES, it is checked whether or not the input content is a telephone number (decision 104). The input content is a telephone number, and the result of determination 104 is YE
When the answer is S, the telephone number directly input at that time is designated as the destination, and a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission process is started (process 105).

If the input content is a mail address and the result of determination 104 is NO, the mail address input at that time is designated as a destination and a predetermined T.D. 37. The transmission process is started (procedure 10).
6).

On the other hand, this is the case where the destination is input by applying the one-touch dial or the speed dial, and
If the result of step 3 is NO, the registration information of the corresponding one-touch dial or speed dial is acquired from the above-mentioned telephone number table (step 107).

Here, it is checked whether or not the acquired registration information includes a telephone number (decision 108).
If the result is NO, it is checked whether the acquired registration information includes a mail address (determination 10).
9). When the result of the determination 109 is NO, since valid information is not registered, the process returns to the process 102, and the user is again requested to input a destination.

When the result of the determination 109 is YES, it means that only the mail address is registered in the one-touch dial or the speed dial designated at that time, so that the processing shifts to the processing 106. The obtained mail address is designated as a destination, and a predetermined T.D. 37. The transmission process is started.

If the obtained registration information includes a telephone number and the result of determination 108 is YES, it is checked whether or not the obtained registration information includes a mail address (determination 110). If the result of the determination 110 is NO, it means that only the telephone number has been registered in the one-touch dial or the speed dial designated at that time. At the same time as designating the destination, a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission process is started.

If both the telephone number and the mail address are registered in the acquired registration information,
Is YES, the value of the network selection reference resolution KA of the acquired registration information and the value of the reading resolution KB of the scanner 5 are acquired (process 111), and KB is KA
Check whether the following values are satisfied (judgment 11
2).

If the result of determination 112 is YES, the process moves to step 106, where the mail address acquired at that time is designated as the destination, and a predetermined T.D. 37. The transmission process is started.

If the result of the determination 112 is NO, the process shifts to a process 105, where the telephone number obtained at that time is designated as a destination, and a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission process is started.

FIG. 37 shows an example of a 37-step transmission process.

First, according to the mail address specified at that time and the registered own terminal mail address,
The header information of a predetermined e-mail is created (step 15
0), all pages of the transmission original set on the scanner 5 are read (process 151), and TIFF-F format image data is created based on the image data of each page (process 152), and the TIFF-F is created. The image data in the format is MIME-converted to create body information of the e-mail (process 153).

Next, a connection is made to a predetermined mail server device on the Internet (process 154), the created e-mail is transmitted (process 155), and the connection with the mail server device is terminated (process 156). . The 37-step transmission process ends.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the group 3 facsimile transmission process.

First, a call is made to a designated destination (telephone number) (process 170), and a predetermined recommendation T. 30 before transmission, and negotiates terminal functions and the like with the partner terminal (process 171). A 30 modem training procedure is performed to determine the modem speed to use (operation 172).

Next, one page of the original image is read by the scanner 5 (process 173), and the image data obtained thereby is coded and compressed by the coding method set at that time (process 174). Information data in accordance with the prescribed Recommendation T. A 30-image information transmission procedure is applied and transmitted to the partner terminal (process 175).

When the operation of transmitting the image information for one page is completed, the predetermined recommendation T. Execute the procedure after 30 transmissions (processing 17
6) It is checked whether the next page is set on the scanner 5 (determination 177).

When the result of the determination 117 is YES, the process returns to the process 173 to perform the transmission operation of the transmission original of the next page. If the result of determination 117 is NO, the line is restored (process 178), and this group 3 facsimile transmission process ends.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the user directly inputs a destination, image information is transmitted using a communication means corresponding to the input content, while the user performs a one-touch dial or a shortened dial. If a telephone number or e-mail address is registered in the entered one-touch dial or speed dial when the destination is entered, the image information is transmitted by facsimile communication or e-mail, and the telephone number and If both the e-mail addresses are registered, and if the original reading resolution at that time can be sent by e-mail, image information is sent using e-mail and the original reading resolution is sent by e-mail When high resolution is not possible, image information is transmitted using facsimile communication. Thus, an appropriate communication means (facsimile communication or e-mail) is selected according to the selected destination and the selected reading resolution, so that the user does not need to select the communication means each time, and the network facsimile is not required. The usability of the device FX is greatly improved.

FIGS. 8 and 9 show another example of the processing executed by the network facsimile machine FX when the transmission start operation is performed.

First, a transmission start operation such as setting of a transmission original on the scanner 5 is performed, and the result of the determination 201 is Y
When the ES becomes ES, the user inputs a destination using the operation display unit 7 (process 202), and when the user finishes inputting the destination, it is checked whether or not the destination information has been directly input at that time (decision 203).

In the case where the destination information is directly input, judgment 2
When the result of step 03 is YES, it is checked whether or not the input content is a telephone number (determination 204). The input content is a telephone number, and the result of decision 204 is YE
When the answer is S, the telephone number directly input at that time is designated as the destination, and a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission process is started (process 205).

If the input content is a mail address and the result of determination 204 is NO, the mail address input at that time is designated as a destination and a predetermined T.D. 37. The transmission process is started (process 20).
6).

On the other hand, this is the case where the destination is inputted by applying the one-touch dial or the speed dial.
If the result of step 3 is NO, the registration information of the corresponding one-touch dial or speed dial is acquired from the above-mentioned telephone number table (step 207).

Here, it is checked whether or not the acquired registration information includes a telephone number (decision 208).
If the result is NO, it is checked whether the acquired registration information includes a mail address (determination 20).
9). If the result of the determination 209 is NO, since valid information is not registered, the process returns to the process 202, and the user is again requested to input a destination.

If the result of determination 209 is YES, it means that only the mail address has been registered in the one-touch dial or the speed dial designated at that time, so the processing shifts to processing 206 and at that time The obtained mail address is designated as a destination, and a predetermined T.D. 37. The transmission process is started.

If the obtained registration information includes a telephone number and the result of determination 208 is YES, it is checked whether the acquired registration information includes a mail address (determination 210). When the result of the determination 210 is NO, it is a case where only the telephone number is registered in the one-touch dial or the speed dial designated at that time. At the same time as designating the destination, a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission process is started.

If both the telephone number and the mail address are registered in the acquired registration information, the judgment 210
Is YES, the value of the network selection reference size KC of the acquired registration information and the value of the document size KD set in the scanner 5 are acquired (Step 21).
1) It is checked whether KD is equal to or less than KC (decision 212).

When the result of the determination 212 is YES, the process shifts to a process 206, where the mail address acquired at that time is designated as a destination and a predetermined T.D. 37. The transmission process is started.

If the result of determination 212 is NO, the process moves to step 205, where the telephone number acquired at that time is designated as the destination, and a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission process is started.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the user directly inputs a destination, image information is transmitted using a communication means corresponding to the input content, while the user performs a one-touch dial or a shortened dial. If a telephone number or e-mail address is registered in the entered one-touch dial or speed dial when the destination is entered, the image information is transmitted by facsimile communication or e-mail, and the telephone number and If both email addresses are registered, and the original size at that time can be sent by e-mail,
If you send image information using e-mail and the size of the original is too large to send by e-mail,
Since the image information is transmitted using facsimile communication, an appropriate communication means (facsimile communication or e-mail) is selected according to the selected destination and the size of the original, so that the user can select the communication means. Network facsimile machine FX
The usability is greatly improved.

FIGS. 10 and 11 show another example of further processing executed by the network facsimile machine FX when a transmission start operation is performed.

First, a transmission start operation such as setting of a transmission original on the scanner 5 is performed, and the result of the determination 301 is Y
When the status becomes ES, the user inputs a destination using the operation display unit 7 (process 302). When the user finishes inputting the destination, it is checked whether or not the destination information has been directly input at that time (determination 303).

When the destination information is directly input, judgment 3
When the result of step 03 is YES, it is checked whether or not the input content is a telephone number (step 304). The input content is a telephone number, and the result of determination 304 is YE
When the answer is S, the telephone number directly input at that time is designated as the destination, and a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission process is started (process 305).

If the input content is a mail address and the result of determination 304 is NO, the mail address input at that time is designated as a destination and a predetermined T.D. 37. The transmission process is started (procedure 30).
6).

On the other hand, this is the case where the destination is inputted by applying the one-touch dial or the speed dial.
When the result of step 3 is NO, the registration information of the corresponding one-touch dial or speed dial is acquired from the above-mentioned telephone number table (step 307).

Here, it is determined whether or not the acquired registration information includes a telephone number (determination 308).
If the result is NO, it is checked whether or not the acquired registration information includes a mail address (determination 30).
9). When the result of the determination 309 is NO, since valid information is not registered, the process returns to the process 302, and the user is again requested to input a destination.

If the result of determination 309 is YES, it means that only the mail address has been registered in the one-touch dial or the speed dial designated at that time, and therefore the processing shifts to processing 306. The obtained mail address is designated as a destination, and a predetermined T.D. 37. The transmission process is started.

If the obtained registration information includes a telephone number and the result of determination 308 is YES, it is checked whether the obtained registration information includes a mail address (determination 310). If the result of determination 310 is NO, it means that only the telephone number has been registered in the one-touch dial or speed dial designated at that time, so the processing shifts to processing 305 and the telephone number acquired at that time is At the same time as designating the destination, a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission process is started.

If both the telephone number and the mail address are registered in the acquired registration information,
Is YES, the value of the network selection reference resolution KA of the acquired registration information and the value of the reading resolution KB of the scanner 5 are acquired (process 311).
It is checked whether or not the following value is obtained (decision 31)
2).

If the result of determination 312 is YES, the value of the network selection reference size KC of the acquired registration information and the value of the document size KD set in the scanner 5 are further acquired (process 313), and the KD Is checked to see if it is less than or equal to KC (decision 314).

If the result of decision 314 is YES, the process moves to step 306, where the mail address acquired at that time is designated as the destination, and a predetermined T.M. 37. The transmission process is started.

When the result of the determination 314 is NO or when the result of the determination 312 is NO, the process proceeds to step 305, where the telephone number obtained at that time is designated as a destination and a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission processing is started.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the user directly inputs a destination, image information is transmitted using a communication means corresponding to the input content, while the user performs a one-touch dial or a shortened dial. If a telephone number or e-mail address is registered in the entered one-touch dial or speed dial when the destination is entered, the image information is transmitted by facsimile communication or e-mail, and the telephone number and If both the e-mail address is registered and the reading resolution and size of the original at that time can be sent by e-mail, the image information is sent using e-mail and the reading resolution or the size of the original is When it is not possible to send by e-mail, image information is sent using facsimile communication. Therefore, an appropriate communication means (facsimile communication or e-mail) is selected according to the selected destination, the reading resolution and the document size, so that the user does not need to select the communication means each time, and the network facsimile is not required. The usability of the device FX is greatly improved.

FIG. 12 shows a configuration example of a network facsimile machine FX according to another embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 and corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals.

In FIG. 1, a system control unit 1 performs various control processes such as a control process of each unit of the network facsimile apparatus and a facsimile transmission control procedure process. The control facsimile apparatus stores a control processing program to be executed, various data necessary for executing the processing program, and the like, and forms a work area of the system control unit 1. The parameter memory 3 is provided in the network facsimile apparatus. The clock circuit 4 is for storing various kinds of unique information, and outputs current time information.

The scanner 5 is for reading a document image at a predetermined resolution and in full color, and the color attribute (black and white reading or full color reading) at the time of reading can be set as appropriate. .

The plotter 6 is for recording and outputting images at a predetermined resolution, and the operation display section 7 is for operating this network facsimile apparatus. Various operation keys and various operation keys are provided. Display.

The image processing section 8 applies various image processing (for example, scaling processing or image format conversion) to image data.

The encoding / decoding section 9 encodes and compresses the image signal, and decodes the encoded and compressed image information into the original image signal. Full color (natural image)
In addition, coding methods such as JPEG, JBIG, and MRC, which are coding compression methods, can be applied. The image storage device 10 is for storing a large number of image information in a coded and compressed state.

The group 3 facsimile modem 11 is for realizing the modem function of the group 3 facsimile, and exchanges transmission procedure signals (low speed modem function (V.21 modem)) and mainly exchanges image information. High-speed modem function (V.17 modem,
V. 34 modem, V.34. 29 modem, V.29. 27ter modem etc.).

The network control device 12 is for connecting the network facsimile apparatus to an analog public network (PSTN) and has an automatic transmission / reception function.

Further, the group 3 facsimile transmission control unit 13 complies with the ITU-T Recommendation T.30. This is to realize a facsimile communication function according to 30 procedures.

T. The transmission control unit 14 communicates with other data terminal devices via the Internet according to ITU-T Recommendation T.37. This is for executing communication control processing of a network communication protocol in accordance with 37 procedures, and the Internet interface circuit 15 is for connecting this Internet facsimile apparatus to the Internet.

In addition, T.I. 38, the transmission control unit 20 communicates with another data terminal device via the Internet via the ITU.
-T Recommendation T. This is for executing a communication control process of a network communication protocol (real-time facsimile communication) according to 38 procedures.

The system control unit 1, the system memory 2, the parameter memory 3, the clock circuit 4, the scanner 5, the plotter 6, the operation display unit 7, the image processing unit 8, the encoding / decoding unit 9, and the image storage device 10. , Group 3 facsimile transmission control unit 13, T. 37 transmission control unit 13, and
T. The 38 transmission control unit 20 is connected to the internal bus 16, and data exchange between these elements is mainly performed via the internal bus 14.

Further, in the network facsimile apparatus FX, as in the case shown in FIG. 2, the own terminal name, the own terminal telephone number, and the own terminal mail address are stored as the identification information of the own terminal.

As shown in FIG. 13, the parameter memory 3 stores the destination name, telephone number, mail address / IP address, network selection reference resolution, and network selection reference for each one-touch dial or speed dial. A telephone number table storing telephone number information in which document sizes are registered is stored.

Here, as the values of the network selection reference resolution and the network selection reference original size, appropriate values can be registered for each destination. In addition, ITU-T Recommendation T. At 37, basically
Since the image resolution is set to the standard resolution and the document size is set to A4 size, the values of the network selection reference resolution and the network selection reference document size are set to the standard resolution and A4 size, respectively. Often done.

The mail address / IP address is defined in Recommendation T. The mail address to be applied when the destination is specified in the procedure 37, and the recommendation T.37. In the procedure 38, both values of the IP address applied when specifying the destination are registered.

The registration of various types of information in the telephone number table is performed by the user appropriately inputting from the operation display unit 7.

FIGS. 14 and 15 show an example of processing executed by the network facsimile machine FX when a transmission start operation is performed.

First, a transmission start operation such as setting of a transmission original on the scanner 5 is performed, and the result of the determination 401 is Y
When the ES becomes ES, the user inputs a destination using the operation display unit 7 (process 402). When the user finishes inputting the destination, it is checked whether or not the destination information has been directly input at that time (decision 403).

In the case where the destination information is directly inputted, the judgment 4
When the result of step 03 is YES, it is checked whether or not the input content is a telephone number (determination 404). The input content is a telephone number, and the result of decision 404 is YE
When the answer is S, the telephone number directly input at that time is designated as the destination, and a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission process is started (process 405).

[0110] The input content is a mail address.
If it is an IP address and the result of determination 404 is NO, the mail address / IP address input at that time is designated as a destination, and a predetermined Internet transmission process is started (process 406).

On the other hand, this is the case where the destination is inputted by applying the one-touch dial or the speed dial.
If the result of Step 3 is NO, the registration information of the corresponding one-touch dial or speed dial is acquired from the above-mentioned telephone number table (process 407).

Here, it is determined whether or not the acquired registration information includes a telephone number (decision 408).
If the result is NO, it is checked whether the acquired registration information includes a mail address / IP address (determination 409). If the result of determination 409 is NO, since valid information has not been registered, the process 40
Returning to step 2, the user is again requested to input a destination.

If the result of determination 409 is YES, it means that only the mail address / IP address has been registered in the one-touch dial or the speed dial designated at that time, so that the processing shifts to processing 406. The mail address / IP address obtained at that time is designated as a destination, and predetermined Internet transmission processing is started.

If the obtained registration information includes a telephone number and the result of determination 408 is YES, it is checked whether the obtained registration information includes a mail address / IP address (determination). 410). If the result of the determination 410 is NO, it means that only the telephone number has been registered in the one-touch dial or the speed dial designated at that time, and thus the processing 405 is performed.
Then, the telephone number acquired at that time is designated as a destination, and a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission process is started.

If both the telephone number and the mail address / IP address are registered in the acquired registration information, and the result of determination 410 is YES, a predetermined T.D. 38. The transmission process is started (procedure 411). It is monitored whether the 38-step transmission process ends (normal end) or ends in error (NO loop of determinations 412 and 413).

T. If the result of the determination 412 is YES in the case where the 38-procedure transmission process has been normally completed, this transmission operation is normally completed.

Further, T.I. When the 38-procedure transmission process ends in error and the result of determination 413 is YES, the network selection reference resolution K
The value of A and the value of the reading resolution KB of the scanner 5 are acquired (process 414), and it is checked whether or not KB is a value equal to or smaller than KA (determination 415).

When the result of determination 415 is YES, the mail address acquired at that time is designated as the destination, and a predetermined T.D. 37. The transmission process is started (process 416).

If the result of determination 415 is NO, the process moves to step 405, where the telephone number obtained at that time is designated as the destination, and a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission process is started.

FIG. 38 shows an example of a 38 procedure transmission process.

First, the designated IP address is applied,
T. of the destination The connection confirmation packet is sent to the 38 terminals (process 501), and the connection confirmation packet is received from the destination (process 502).

Next, a predetermined recommendation T. 38, and performs negotiations on terminal functions and the like with the partner terminal (process 503). A 38 modem training procedure is performed to determine the modem speed to use (operation 504).

Next, one page of the original image is read by the scanner 5 (process 505), and the obtained image data is coded and compressed by the coding method set at that time (process 506). Information data in accordance with the prescribed Recommendation T. The image data is transmitted to the partner terminal by applying the 38 image information transmission procedure (process 507).

When the operation of transmitting the image information for one page is completed, a predetermined recommendation T. 38 The transmission procedure is executed (processing 50).
8) It is checked whether the next page is set on the scanner 5 (determination 509).

When the result of the judgment 509 is YES, the process returns to the step 505 to perform the transmission operation of the transmission original of the next page. If the result of determination 509 is NO, the recommendation T. 38 line restoration processing is performed (processing 510).
When a disconnection request packet is sent to the destination (process 511), and a disconnection confirmation packet is received from the destination (process 512), the T.100 is transmitted. The 38-step transmission process ends.

FIG. 17 shows an example of the Internet transmission process.

First, the designated IP address is designated as the destination, 38. The transmission procedure is started (processing 52).
0); It is monitored whether the T.38 procedure transmission processing ends (normal end) or ends in error (decisions 521, 52).
2 NO loop).

T. If the result of determination 521 is YES in the case where the 38-procedure transmission process has been completed normally, the Internet transmission process is normally completed.

In addition, T.I. If the result of the determination 522 is YES in the case where the transmission process of the T.38 procedure has ended in error, and the designated mail address is specified as the destination, the T.38. The 37-step transmission processing is started (processing 523), and the Internet transmission processing ends.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the user directly inputs a destination, the image information is transmitted using the communication means corresponding to the input content, while the user presses the one-touch dial or the abbreviated dial. When you enter a destination using the one-touch dial or speed dial, the phone number or e-mail address
If only the IP address is registered, the image information is transmitted by facsimile communication or e-mail, and if both the telephone number and the mail address / IP address are registered, first, the T.100 is registered. 38 transmission process is attempted, and the T.38 procedure is performed. When the 38-step transmission process ends in error, if the reading resolution of the original at that time can be transmitted by e-mail, the image information is transmitted by e-mail, and the reading resolution of the original is e-mail. In the case of a high resolution that cannot be transmitted, image information is transmitted using facsimile communication. Therefore, appropriate communication means (facsimile communication or facsimile communication) is selected according to the selected destination and the selected reading resolution. Since (Internet communication) is selected, the user does not need to select the communication means each time, and the usability of the network facsimile machine FX is greatly improved.

FIGS. 18 and 19 show another example of the processing executed by the network facsimile machine FX when the transmission start operation is performed.

First, a transmission start operation such as setting of a transmission original on the scanner 5 is performed, and the result of the determination 601 is Y
When the ES becomes ES, the user inputs a destination using the operation display unit 7 (process 602). When the user finishes inputting the destination, it is checked whether or not the destination information has been directly input at that time (determination 603).

When the destination information is directly input, the judgment 6
When the result of step 03 is YES, it is checked whether or not the input content is a telephone number (determination 604). The input content is a telephone number, and the result of decision 604 is YE
If S, the telephone number directly input at that time is designated as the destination, and a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission process is started (process 605).

[0134] The input content is a mail address.
If it is an IP address and the result of determination 604 is NO, the mail address / IP address input at that time is designated as a destination, and a predetermined Internet transmission process is started (process 606).

On the other hand, this is the case where the destination is inputted by applying the one-touch dial or the abbreviated dial.
If the result of step 3 is NO, the registration information of the corresponding one-touch dial or speed dial is acquired from the above-mentioned telephone number table (step 607).

Here, it is determined whether or not the acquired registration information includes a telephone number (determination 608).
If the result is NO, it is checked whether the acquired registration information includes a mail address / IP address (determination 609). If the result of decision 609 is NO, no valid information has been registered, so the process 60
Returning to step 2, the user is again requested to input a destination.

If the result of determination 609 is YES, it means that only the mail address / IP address has been registered in the one-touch dial or the speed dial designated at that time. The mail address / IP address obtained at that time is designated as a destination, and predetermined Internet transmission processing is started.

If the obtained registration information contains a telephone number and the result of decision 608 is YES, it is checked whether the acquired registration information contains a mail address / IP address (judgment). 610). If the result of the determination 610 is NO, it means that only the telephone number is registered in the one-touch dial or the speed dial designated at that time, and therefore, the process 605
Then, the telephone number acquired at that time is designated as a destination, and a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission process is started.

When both the telephone number and the mail address / IP address are registered in the acquired registration information, and if the result of determination 610 is YES, a predetermined T.D. The T.38 procedure transmission processing is started (processing 611). It is monitored whether the 38-step transmission process ends (normal end) or ends in an error (NO loop of determinations 612 and 613).

T. If the result of the determination 612 is YES in the case where the 38-procedure transmission processing has been completed normally, this transmission operation is normally completed.

Further, T.I. If the result of the judgment 613 is YES in the case where the 38-procedure transmitting process has ended in error, the network selection reference size K of the acquired registration information
The value of C and the value of the document size KD of the scanner 5 are acquired (step 614), and it is checked whether or not KD is equal to or smaller than KC (determination 615).

When the result of the determination 615 is YES, the mail address acquired at that time is designated as the destination, and a predetermined T.D. The 37-step transmission process is started (process 616).

If the result of determination 615 is NO, the process proceeds to step 605, where the telephone number obtained at that time is designated as the destination, and a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission process is started.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the user directly inputs a destination, image information is transmitted using a communication means corresponding to the input content, while the user performs a one-touch dial or a shortened dial. When you enter a destination using the one-touch dial or speed dial, the phone number or e-mail address
If only the IP address is registered, the image information is transmitted by facsimile communication or e-mail, and if both the telephone number and the mail address / IP address are registered, first, the T.100 is registered. 38 transmission process is attempted, and the T.38 procedure is performed. When the 38-step transmission process ends in error, if the size of the original at that time is in a state that can be transmitted by e-mail, the image information is transmitted by e-mail,
If the size of the original is too large to be sent by e-mail, the image information is transmitted using facsimile communication.Therefore, depending on the selected destination and the selected reading resolution, Since the communication means (facsimile communication or Internet communication) is selected, there is no need for the user to select the communication means each time.
The usability of the network facsimile machine FX is greatly improved.

FIGS. 20 and 21 show another example of the processing executed by the network facsimile machine FX when the transmission start operation is performed.

First, a transmission start operation such as setting of a transmission original on the scanner 5 is performed, and the result of the judgment 701 is Y
When the ES becomes ES, the user inputs a destination using the operation display unit 7 (process 702). When the user finishes inputting the destination, it is determined whether or not the destination information has been directly input at that time (determination 703).

In the case where the destination information is directly input, the judgment 7
When the result of step 03 is YES, it is checked whether or not the input content is a telephone number (determination 704). The input content is a telephone number, and the result of decision 704 is YE
When the answer is S, the telephone number directly input at that time is designated as the destination, and a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission process is started (process 705).

[0148] Also, the input content is a mail address,
If it is an IP address and the result of determination 704 is NO, the mail address / IP address input at that time is designated as a destination, and a predetermined Internet transmission process is started (process 706).

On the other hand, this is the case where the destination is inputted by applying the one-touch dial or the speed dial.
When the result of step 3 is NO, the registration information of the corresponding one-touch dial or speed dial is acquired from the above-mentioned telephone number table (step 707).

Here, it is checked whether or not the acquired registration information includes a telephone number (decision 708).
If the result is NO, it is checked whether the acquired registration information includes a mail address / IP address (determination 709). If the result of decision 709 is NO, no valid information has been registered, so the process 70
Returning to step 2, the user is again requested to input a destination.

If the result of determination 709 is YES, it means that only the mail address / IP address has been registered in the one-touch dial or the speed dial designated at that time. The mail address / IP address obtained at that time is designated as a destination, and predetermined Internet transmission processing is started.

If the obtained registration information contains a telephone number and the result of decision 708 is YES, it is checked whether the acquired registration information contains a mail address / IP address (judgment). 710). If the result of the determination 710 is NO, it means that only the telephone number has been registered in the one-touch dial or the speed dial designated at that time, and therefore the process 705 is performed.
Then, the telephone number acquired at that time is designated as a destination, and a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission process is started.

If both the telephone number and the mail address / IP address are registered in the acquired registration information, and if the result of determination 710 is YES, a predetermined T.D. The T.38 procedure transmission processing is started (processing 711). It is monitored whether the 38-step transmission process ends (normal end) or ends in error (NO loop of determinations 712 and 713).

T. If the result of the determination 712 is YES in the case where the 38-procedure transmission process has been completed normally, this transmission operation is normally completed.

In addition, T.I. If the 38-procedure transmission process ends in error and the result of determination 713 is YES, the network selection reference resolution K
The value of A and the value of the reading resolution KB of the document of the scanner 5 are acquired (process 714), and it is checked whether or not KB is a value below KA (determination 715).

If the result of decision 715 is YES, the network selection reference size K of the acquired registration information
The value of C and the value of the document size KD of the scanner 5 are obtained (step 716), and it is checked whether or not KD is equal to or smaller than KC (decision 718).

When the result of determination 718 is YES, the mail address acquired at that time is designated as the destination, and a predetermined T.D. 37. The transmission process is started (procedure 719).

When the result of judgment 715 is NO, or when the result of judgment 718 is NO,
The process proceeds to step 705, where the telephone number acquired at that time is specified as a destination, and a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission process is started.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the user directly inputs a destination, image information is transmitted using a communication means corresponding to the input content, while the user performs a one-touch dial or a shortened dial. When you enter a destination using the one-touch dial or speed dial, the phone number or e-mail address
If only the IP address is registered, the image information is transmitted by facsimile communication or e-mail, and if both the telephone number and the mail address / IP address are registered, first, the T.100 is registered. 38 transmission process is attempted, and the T.38 procedure is performed. When the 38-step transmission process ends in error, if the original size and reading resolution at that time can be transmitted by e-mail, image information is transmitted using e-mail, and the original size or reading resolution is transmitted. Is transmitted using e-mail, the image information is transmitted using facsimile communication. Therefore, appropriate communication means (facsimile communication) is used in accordance with the selected destination and the selected reading resolution. Or internet communication)
Is selected, it is not necessary for the user to select the communication means each time, and the network facsimile apparatus F
The usability of X is greatly improved.

In the above embodiments, the network selection standard resolution and the network selection standard size are registered for each destination. However, the network selection standard resolution and the network selection standard size may be registered for each device. it can. Further, it is possible to provide a setting means capable of setting the network selection reference resolution and the network selection reference size for each device.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the network facsimile machine FX is directly connected to the Internet has been described. However, the form of the direct connection may be any one of a permanent connection and a dial-up connection. Further, the present invention can be similarly applied to a case where the network facsimile machine FX is connected to a local area network.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the Internet is used as a network has been described. However, the present invention can be similarly applied to a case where another form of network is used.

[0163]

As described above, according to the present invention,
When a user directly inputs a destination, image information is transmitted using a communication unit corresponding to the input content,
When a user inputs a destination using a one-touch dial or abbreviated dial, if only the telephone number or e-mail address is registered in the entered one-touch dial or abbreviated dial, image information is transmitted by facsimile communication or e-mail. If both the phone number and e-mail address are registered, and if the reading resolution of the original at that time is in a state that can be transmitted by e-mail, the image information is transmitted using e-mail,
If the reading resolution of the original is a high resolution that cannot be transmitted by e-mail, image information is transmitted using facsimile communication, so according to the selected destination and the selected reading resolution, Since an appropriate communication means (facsimile communication or electronic mail) is selected, there is no need for the user to select the communication means each time, and the effect of greatly improving the usability of the network facsimile apparatus is obtained.

When the user directly inputs a destination, image information is transmitted using communication means corresponding to the input content, while when the user inputs a destination using a one-touch dial or abbreviated dial, If only the telephone number or e-mail address is registered in the entered one-touch dial or speed dial, image information is transmitted by facsimile communication or e-mail, and both the telephone number and e-mail address are registered. If the size of the original at that time is in a state that can be transmitted by e-mail, image information is transmitted using e-mail, and if the size of the original is a large size that can not be transmitted by e-mail, Since image information is transmitted using facsimile communication, the selected destination and original size Flip, since appropriate communication means (facsimile communication or e-mail) is selected, there is no need to a selection operation of the user each time the communication unit to obtain an effect that usability of the network facsimile apparatus is greatly improved.

When the user directly inputs a destination, image information is transmitted using communication means corresponding to the input content, while when the user inputs a destination using a one-touch dial or abbreviated dial, If only the telephone number or e-mail address is registered in the entered one-touch dial or speed dial, image information is transmitted by facsimile communication or e-mail, and both the telephone number and e-mail address are registered. If the reading resolution and size of the original at that time are in a state that can be sent by e-mail, image information is sent using e-mail, and the reading resolution or size of the original is not sendable by e-mail Because the image information is transmitted using facsimile communication,
Since an appropriate communication means (facsimile communication or e-mail) is selected according to the selected destination, the reading resolution and the document size, it is not necessary for the user to select the communication means each time, and the network facsimile apparatus is not required. The effect that the usability is greatly improved is also obtained.

When the user directly inputs a destination, image information is transmitted using communication means corresponding to the input content, while when the user inputs a destination using a one-touch dial or abbreviated dial, If only the telephone number or e-mail address / IP address is registered in the entered one-touch dial or speed dial, image information is transmitted by facsimile communication or e-mail, and the telephone number and e-mail address / IP address If both are registered,
T. 38 transmission process is attempted, and the T.38 procedure is performed. When the 38-step transmission process ends in error, if the reading resolution of the original at that time can be transmitted by e-mail, the image information is transmitted by e-mail, and the reading resolution of the original is e-mail. In the case of a high resolution that cannot be transmitted, image information is transmitted using facsimile communication. Therefore, appropriate communication means (facsimile communication or facsimile communication) is selected according to the selected destination and the selected reading resolution. Since (Internet communication) is selected, it is not necessary for the user to select the communication means each time, and the effect of greatly improving the usability of the network facsimile apparatus can be obtained.

When the user directly inputs a destination, image information is transmitted using communication means corresponding to the input content, while when the user inputs a destination using a one-touch dial or abbreviated dial, If only the telephone number or e-mail address / IP address is registered in the entered one-touch dial or speed dial, image information is transmitted by facsimile communication or e-mail, and the telephone number and e-mail address / IP address If both are registered,
T. 38 transmission process is attempted, and the T.38 procedure is performed. When the 38-step transmission process ends in error, if the original size at that time can be sent by e-mail, image information is sent using e-mail, and the original size can be sent by e-mail. In the case of a large object, the image information is transmitted using facsimile communication. Therefore, appropriate communication means (facsimile communication or Internet communication) is selected according to the selected destination and the selected reading resolution. Is selected, it is not necessary for the user to select each communication means, and the usability of the network facsimile apparatus is greatly improved.

When the user directly inputs a destination, image information is transmitted using communication means corresponding to the input content, while when the user inputs a destination using a one-touch dial or abbreviated dial, If only the telephone number or e-mail address / IP address is registered in the entered one-touch dial or speed dial, image information is transmitted by facsimile communication or e-mail, and the telephone number and e-mail address / IP address If both are registered,
T. 38 transmission process is attempted, and the T.38 procedure is performed. When the 38-step transmission process ends in error, if the original size and reading resolution at that time can be transmitted by e-mail, image information is transmitted using e-mail, and the original size or reading resolution is transmitted. Is transmitted using e-mail, the image information is transmitted using facsimile communication. Therefore, appropriate communication means (facsimile communication) is used in accordance with the selected destination and the selected reading resolution. Or, Internet communication) is selected, so that the user does not have to select the communication means each time, and the usability of the network facsimile apparatus is greatly improved.

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FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a network facsimile machine FX according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of identification information of a terminal;

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a telephone number table.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed by the network facsimile machine FX when a transmission start operation is performed.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart (continued) illustrating an example of processing executed by the network facsimile machine FX when a transmission start operation is performed.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a 37-procedure transmission process.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a group 3 facsimile transmission process.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating another example of a process executed by the network facsimile machine FX when a transmission start operation is performed.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart (continued) showing another example of the processing executed by the network facsimile machine FX when the transmission start operation is performed.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing still another example of the processing executed by the network facsimile machine FX when the transmission start operation is performed.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart (continued) showing still another example of the processing executed by the network facsimile machine FX when the transmission start operation is performed.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a network facsimile apparatus FX according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing another example of a telephone number table.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating another example of a process executed by the network facsimile machine FX when a transmission start operation is performed.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart (continued) showing another example of the processing executed by the network facsimile machine FX when the transmission start operation is performed.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing still another example of the processing executed by the network facsimile apparatus FX when a transmission start operation is performed.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart (continued) showing still another example of the processing executed by the network facsimile apparatus FX when the transmission start operation is performed.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a 38-procedure transmission process.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of Internet transmission processing.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing still another example of the processing executed by the network facsimile apparatus FX when the transmission start operation is performed.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart (continued) illustrating still another example of the processing executed by the network facsimile apparatus FX when the transmission start operation is performed.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 System control unit 11 Group 3 facsimile modem 12 Network controller 13 Group 3 facsimile transmission control unit 14 37 Transmission control unit 15 Internet interface circuit 20 T. 38 transmission control unit

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[Claims] 1. A network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a predetermined communication protocol, and a facsimile for exchanging image information via a public network. In a network facsimile apparatus having a communication function and a facsimile apparatus function, for a plurality of destinations, a storage means for storing a number information table in which a set of a telephone number and a network address can be registered; When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table for the destination, a call is made to the registered telephone number based on the document reading conditions, and the image is displayed using the facsimile communication function. Send information or , Via the Internet or a local area network, to connect to the destination by applying the registered network address,
A network facsimile apparatus comprising image information transmission control means for selecting whether to transmit image information using the network communication function. 2. A network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a predetermined communication protocol, and a facsimile for exchanging image information via a public network. In a network facsimile apparatus having a communication function and a facsimile apparatus function, for a plurality of destinations, a storage means for storing a number information table in which a set of a telephone number and a network address can be registered; If both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table for the destination and the document reading resolution is higher than the reference value registered in advance, the registered telephone Call the number and above While image information is transmitted using the facsimile communication function, if the original reading resolution is a low resolution equal to or less than the above reference value, connection to the destination is made via the Internet or a local area network by applying the above registered network address. A network facsimile apparatus comprising image information transmission control means for transmitting image information using the network communication function. 3. A network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or local area network using a predetermined communication protocol, and a facsimile for exchanging image information via a public network. In a network facsimile apparatus having a communication function and a facsimile apparatus function, for a plurality of destinations, a storage means storing a number information table in which a set of a telephone number and a network address can be registered, and a reference value of a document reading resolution And a reference value setting means for setting the document reading resolution when both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table for the destination input during the transmission operation. Than the above reference value In the case of higher resolution, a call is made to the registered telephone number and image information is transmitted using the facsimile communication function, while the original reading resolution is set by the reference value setting means. In the case of a low resolution equal to or less than the reference value, image information transmission control for connecting to a destination via the Internet or a local area network by applying the registered network address and transmitting image information using the network communication function. A network facsimile machine comprising means. 4. A network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a predetermined communication protocol, and a facsimile for exchanging image information via a public network. In a network facsimile apparatus having a communication function and a facsimile apparatus function, storage means for storing a number information table in which a set of a telephone number, a network address, and a reference value of a document reading resolution can be registered for a plurality of destinations When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table for the destination input during the transmission operation, and the document reading resolution is higher than the registered reference value, Is the phone number registered above Makes a call and transmits image information using the facsimile communication function. If the original reading resolution is lower than the registered reference value, the registered information is transmitted via the Internet or a local area network. A network facsimile apparatus comprising: image information transmission control means for connecting to a destination by applying a network address and transmitting image information using the network communication function. 5. A network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a predetermined communication protocol, and a facsimile for exchanging image information via a public network. In a network facsimile apparatus having a communication function and a facsimile apparatus function, for a plurality of destinations, a storage means for storing a number information table in which a set of a telephone number and a network address can be registered; When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table for the destination and the document size is larger than the pre-registered reference value, the call is sent to the registered telephone number. Call the above fax When the image information is transmitted using the re-communication function, and the document size is equal to or smaller than the reference value, the registered network address is applied to the destination via the Internet or a local area network, and the network is connected to the destination. A network facsimile machine comprising image information transmission control means for transmitting image information using a communication function. 6. A network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a predetermined communication protocol, and a facsimile for exchanging image information via a public network. In a network facsimile apparatus having a communication function and a facsimile apparatus function, for a plurality of destinations, a storage means storing a number information table in which a set of a telephone number and a network address can be registered, and a reference value of the document size are stored. When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table for the reference value setting means to be set and the destination input during the transmission operation, the document size is set by the reference value setting means. Is higher than the above reference value In the case of the resolution, a call is made to the registered telephone number and the image information is transmitted using the facsimile communication function, while the original reading resolution is equal to or less than the reference value set by the reference value setting means. In the case of, it is provided with image information transmission control means for connecting to a destination by applying the registered network address via the Internet or a local area network, and transmitting image information using the network communication function. Characteristic network facsimile machine. 7. A network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a predetermined communication protocol, and a facsimile for exchanging image information via a public network. In a network facsimile apparatus having a communication function and a facsimile apparatus function, a storage means for storing a number information table in which a set of a telephone number, a network address, and a reference value of a document size can be registered for a plurality of destinations If both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table for the destination entered during the transmission operation, and the document size is larger than the registered reference value, Call to the telephone number When the image information is transmitted using the facsimile communication function and the original reading resolution is equal to or less than the registered reference value, connection to the destination is made via the Internet or a local area network by applying the registered network address. A network facsimile apparatus comprising image information transmission control means for transmitting image information using the network communication function. 8. A network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a predetermined communication protocol, and a facsimile for exchanging image information via a public network. In a network facsimile apparatus having a communication function and a facsimile apparatus function, for a plurality of destinations, a storage means for storing a number information table in which a set of a telephone number and a network address can be registered; When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table for the destination, the original reading resolution is lower than the preset first reference value and the original size is set in advance. Second reference value In the case below,
Via the Internet or a local area network, connect to the destination by applying the registered network address and transmit image information using the network communication function, while the original reading resolution is higher than the first reference value. Or, if the document size is larger than the second reference value, an image information transmission control means for calling the registered telephone number and transmitting image information using the facsimile communication function A network facsimile machine comprising: 9. A network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a predetermined communication protocol, and a facsimile for exchanging image information via a public network. In a network facsimile apparatus having a communication function and a facsimile apparatus function, for a plurality of destinations, a storage means for storing a number information table in which a set of a telephone number and a network address can be registered; A reference value setting means for setting a first reference value for defining, a second reference value for defining a reference for the document size, and a telephone number and a network address in the above-mentioned number information table for the destination inputted at the time of the transmission operation. When both are registered, the original If the reading resolution is lower than the first reference value and the document size is lower than the second reference value, the registered network address is applied via the Internet or a local area network. Connects to a destination and transmits image information using the network communication function, while the document reading resolution is higher than the first reference value or the document size is larger than the second reference value A network facsimile apparatus, further comprising image information transmission control means for transmitting a call to the registered telephone number and transmitting image information using the facsimile communication function. 10. A network communication function for connecting to the Internet or a local area network and exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a predetermined communication protocol, and a facsimile for exchanging image information via a public network. In a network facsimile apparatus having a communication function and a facsimile apparatus function, for a plurality of destinations, a telephone number, a network address, a first reference value for defining a reference for a document reading resolution, and a reference for a document size are defined. When both a telephone number and a network address are registered in the number information table with respect to a storage unit storing a number information table in which a second set of reference values can be registered, and a destination input during a transmission operation , Original scanning resolution is above the corresponding destination If the resolution is lower than the first reference value and the document size is lower than the second reference value of the corresponding destination, the destination is applied via the Internet or a local area network by applying the registered network address. Connect to
When the image information is transmitted using the network communication function and the document reading resolution is higher than the first reference value of the corresponding destination, or the document size is larger than the second reference value of the corresponding destination. In this case, the network facsimile apparatus further comprises image information transmission control means for calling the registered telephone number and transmitting image information using the facsimile communication function. 11. Connecting to the Internet or a local area network, and using ITU-T Recommendation T.11. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU-
Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 procedures In a network facsimile machine equipped with a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile machine function, a set of telephone numbers and network addresses can be registered for a plurality of destinations. When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table with respect to the destination input during the transmission operation, the registered network address is applied. Recommendation T. 38. A network facsimile apparatus comprising image information transmission control means for attempting a transmission operation to which a network communication function is applied. 12. Connecting to the Internet or a local area network, and complying with ITU-T Recommendation T.12. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU-
Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 procedures In a network facsimile machine equipped with a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile machine function, a set of telephone numbers and network addresses can be registered for a plurality of destinations. When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table with respect to the destination input during the transmission operation, the registered network address is applied. Recommendation T. Procedure 38: A transmission operation using the network communication function is attempted, and if the transmission operation fails, if the original reading resolution is higher than the reference value registered in advance, the registered telephone number is used. To send image information using the facsimile communication function, and if the original reading resolution is lower than the reference value or lower, the registered network address via the Internet or a local area network. To the destination by applying the above recommendation T.
37. A network facsimile apparatus comprising image information transmission control means for transmitting image information using a network communication function. 13. Connecting to the Internet or a local area network, and according to ITU-T Recommendation T.30. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU-
Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 procedures In a network facsimile machine equipped with a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile machine function, a set of telephone numbers and network addresses can be registered for a plurality of destinations. Storage means for storing the number information table set as above, reference value setting means for setting a reference value of the document reading resolution, and for the destination input during the transmission operation, both the telephone number and the network address are stored in the number information table. When it is registered, the above recommended T.40 is applied by applying the above registered network address. Procedure 38: A transmission operation to which the network communication function is applied is tried, and if the transmission operation fails, if the original reading resolution is higher than the reference value set by the reference value setting means, When a call is made to the registered telephone number and the image information is transmitted using the facsimile communication function, if the original reading resolution is lower than the reference value set by the reference value setting means and lower than the reference value, Connect to a destination via the Internet or a local area network by applying the above registered network address. 37. A network facsimile apparatus comprising image information transmission control means for transmitting image information using a network communication function. 14. Connecting to the Internet or a local area network, and according to ITU-T Recommendation T.30. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU-
Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 Procedure In a network facsimile apparatus having a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile apparatus function, for a plurality of destinations, telephone numbers, network addresses, and document reading resolutions are set. A storage means for storing a number information table in which a set of reference values can be registered; and for the destination entered during the transmission operation, when both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table, the registration is performed. The above recommended T.30 is applied by applying the specified network address. Procedure 38: A transmission operation to which the network communication function is applied is attempted. If the transmission operation fails, if the original reading resolution is higher than the registered reference value, the transmission is performed to the registered telephone number. While calling and transmitting image information using the facsimile communication function, if the original reading resolution is a low resolution equal to or less than the reference value, the registered network address is changed via the Internet or a local area network. Apply to connect to the destination, 37. A network facsimile apparatus comprising image information transmission control means for transmitting image information using a network communication function. 15. Connecting to the Internet or a local area network, and according to ITU-T Recommendation T.15. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU-
Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 procedures In a network facsimile machine equipped with a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile machine function, a set of telephone numbers and network addresses can be registered for a plurality of destinations. When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table with respect to the destination input during the transmission operation, the registered network address is applied. Recommendation T. Procedure 38: A transmission operation to which the network communication function is applied is attempted. If the transmission operation fails, and if the original reading size is larger than a reference value registered in advance, a call is made to the registered telephone number. Then, while the image information is transmitted using the facsimile communication function, if the original reading size is smaller than the reference value, the registered network address is applied to the destination via the Internet or a local area network. Connect the above recommendation T. 37. A network facsimile apparatus comprising image information transmission control means for transmitting image information using a network communication function. 16. Connecting to the Internet or a local area network, and according to ITU-T Recommendation T.30. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU-
Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 procedures In a network facsimile machine equipped with a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile machine function, a set of telephone numbers and network addresses can be registered for a plurality of destinations. Storage means for storing the number information table which has been set as described above; reference value setting means for setting a reference value of the document reading size; and for the destination input during the transmission operation, both the telephone number and the network address are stored in the number information table. When it is registered, the above recommended T.40 is applied by applying the above registered network address. 38. A transmission operation using the network communication function is attempted. If the transmission operation fails, and if the original reading size is larger than the reference value set by the reference value setting means, the registration is performed. When a call is made to the telephone number and the image information is transmitted using the facsimile communication function, if the original reading size is smaller than the reference value set by the reference value setting means, the Internet or the local area network is used. Through the above-mentioned recommendation T., applying the above registered network address to the destination. 37. A network facsimile apparatus comprising image information transmission control means for transmitting image information using a network communication function. 17. Connecting to the Internet or a local area network, according to ITU-T Recommendation T.30. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU-
Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 Procedure In a network facsimile apparatus having a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile apparatus function, for a plurality of destinations, a telephone number, a network address, and a document reading size are set. A storage means for storing a number information table in which a set of reference values can be registered; and for the destination entered during the transmission operation, when both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table, The above recommended T.30 is applied by applying the specified network address. Procedure 38: A transmission operation using the network communication function is attempted. If the transmission operation fails, if the original reading resolution is greater than the registered reference value, a call is made to the registered telephone number. While transmitting image information using the facsimile communication function, if the original reading resolution is lower than the reference value, the registered network address is applied to the destination via the Internet or a local area network. Connect the above recommendation T. 37. A network facsimile apparatus comprising image information transmission control means for transmitting image information using a network communication function. 18. Connecting to the Internet or a local area network, according to ITU-T Recommendation T.30. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU-
Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 procedures In a network facsimile machine equipped with a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile machine function, a set of telephone numbers and network addresses can be registered for a plurality of destinations. When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table with respect to the destination input during the transmission operation, the registered network address is applied. Recommendation T. Procedure 38: A transmission operation to which the network communication function is applied is attempted, and if the transmission operation fails, if the original reading resolution is lower than the predetermined first reference value and the original size is set in advance. If the value is equal to or less than the second reference value, the terminal connects to the destination via the Internet or a local area network by applying the registered network address, and receives the above recommendation T.30. 37 Procedure While transmitting image information using the network communication function, if the document reading resolution is higher than the first reference value, or if the document size is larger than the second reference value, A network facsimile apparatus, comprising: image information transmission control means for calling a registered telephone number and transmitting image information using the facsimile communication function. 19. Connecting to the Internet or a local area network, according to ITU-T Recommendation T.30. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU-
Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 procedures In a network facsimile machine equipped with a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile machine function, a set of telephone numbers and network addresses can be registered for a plurality of destinations. Storage means for storing a number information table, a first reference value for defining a reference for a document reading resolution, and a reference value setting means for setting a second reference value for defining a reference for a document size; When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table with respect to the destination input at the time, the above-mentioned recommendation T. is applied by applying the registered network address. If the transmission operation using the network communication function is attempted and the transmission operation fails, the original reading resolution is lower than the first reference value and the original size is lower than the second reference value. In the case of the above T.3, a connection is made to a destination via the Internet or a local area network by applying the above registered network address. Step 37: While transmitting image information using the network communication function, if the original reading resolution is higher than the first reference value, or
If the document size is larger than the second reference value,
A network facsimile apparatus comprising: an image information transmission control means for calling an image to the registered telephone number and transmitting image information using the facsimile communication function. 20. Connecting to the Internet or a local area network, and according to ITU-T Recommendation T.20. Recommendation T.37 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol in accordance with the T.37 procedure. 37 procedure network communication function and ITU-
Recommendation T. Recommendation T.38 for exchanging image information via the Internet or a local area network using a communication protocol according to the T.38 procedure. 38 Procedure In a network facsimile apparatus having a network communication function, a facsimile communication function for exchanging image information via a public network, and a facsimile apparatus function, for a plurality of destinations, telephone numbers, network addresses, and document reading resolutions are set. A storage unit storing a number information table in which a set of a first reference value defining a reference and a second reference value defining a document size reference can be registered; When both the telephone number and the network address are registered in the number information table, the above-mentioned recommended T.30 is applied by applying the registered network address. If the transmission operation using the network communication function is attempted and the transmission operation fails, if the original reading resolution is lower than or equal to the first reference value of the corresponding destination and the original size is the same as that of the corresponding destination. If the value is equal to or less than the second reference value, the terminal connects to the destination via the Internet or a local area network by applying the registered network address, and receives the above recommendation T.30. 37 Procedure While transmitting image information using the network communication function, if the document reading resolution is higher than the first reference value of the corresponding destination, or the document size is larger than the second reference value of the corresponding destination. A network facsimile apparatus comprising: an image information transmission control unit that, when the size is larger, makes a call to the registered telephone number and transmits image information using the facsimile communication function.