JP2693543B2 - Facsimile machine - Google Patents

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus having a memory storage function for storing image information to be transmitted in a storage memory.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, in a facsimile apparatus having a memory storage function, a document to be transmitted is temporarily stored in a memory and then transmitted. For example, in the case of broadcast transmission, the manuscript is set, and when the setting of each destination is completed,
Start memory storage. At this time, the storage state in the memory and the remaining amount of the memory are displayed. After that, when the storage of the original is completed, the original stored in the set destination is transmitted.

The destination (telephone number of the other party) to be transmitted is registered in the destination management record corresponding to the original document stored in the memory.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the above-mentioned conventional example, since only the remaining amount of the image memory is displayed, there are the following drawbacks.

For example, if the number of originals to be transmitted is small, but there are various originals to be transmitted to a large number of destinations, first, each destination is registered in the destination management record, and the transmission originals corresponding to the registered destinations are stored in the image memory. Accumulate in. At this time, the memory remaining amount display indicates that a large amount of memory remains because the number of originals is small. Therefore, if the next destination is registered and the original document is to be stored in the memory, the remaining amount of the registration area of the destination management record runs out, and as a result, the transmission original document cannot be stored in the memory. Then, there is a drawback that it is difficult for the operator to understand the reason why the data cannot be stored.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a facsimile apparatus that can appropriately display the remaining memory capacity that can be stored in the storage memory.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus having a memory storage function for storing image information to be transmitted in a storage memory, and transmitting image information stored in the storage memory. Management information storage means for storing management information for storing the image information, storage means for storing image information in the storage memory, and image information read from the storage memory based on the management information stored in the management information storage means. A transmission unit that transmits the read image information to a destination corresponding to the destination information included in the management information; a first detection unit that detects the remaining memory capacity of the storage memory; Second detection means for detecting a remaining memory capacity of the storage means, the remaining memory capacity of the storage memory detected by the first detection means, and the second Comparing means for comparing the remaining memory capacity of the management information storage means detected by the detecting means, and display means for displaying the one with the smaller remaining memory capacity according to the comparison result by the comparing means. To do.

In such a configuration, the remaining memory capacity of the storage memory and the remaining memory capacity of the management information storage means for storing the management information for transmitting the image information stored in the storage memory are respectively detected, and the detected two remaining memories are detected. The amounts are compared and the one with the smaller remaining amount is displayed as the usable memory remaining amount.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<Description of Device (FIG. 1)> FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the facsimile machine in this embodiment.

In the figure, 1 is a CPU for controlling the entire facsimile apparatus, 2 is a ROM for storing a program of a CPU 1 described later, and 3 is a RAM used as a work area when the CPU 1 executes the program. Reference numeral 4 denotes an image memory for storing a read image or a received image. Reference numeral 5 denotes an operation panel controller for controlling keys 6, an LCD 7, a lamp 8 and the like of the operation panel. 6 is an operation panel key, 7 is an LCD for displaying to an operator, 8 is a lamp for displaying an operation mode and the like, 9 is a document, 10 is a CCD for reading the document 9, and 11 is a CCD for reading the document 9.
This is a primary encoding circuit for primary encoding an image read by the CD10. Numeral 12 denotes a recording paper for recording the received image, and numeral 13 denotes a thermal head for recording the received image on the recording paper 12. Reference numeral 14 denotes primary decoding of the received primary encoded data.
The next decoding circuit 15 is a palmo controller for controlling the reading and recording motors. 16 is a primary code decoding circuit for primary encoding or primary decoding of primary code data, and 17 is a secondary code decoding circuit for secondary encoding or secondary decoding of secondary code data. Yes, 18 is a memory used by the primary code decoding circuit 16 and the secondary code decoding circuit 17 as a buffer. 19 is a modem for transmitting and receiving, 20
Is an NCU that performs network control between the modem 19 and the telephone line 21. Reference numeral 21 denotes a telephone line, and reference numeral 22 denotes a partner facsimile.

<Explanation of Memory Transmission> Next, in the above configuration, a case where a “memory transmission” key (not shown) of the key 6 of the operation panel is operated will be described below.

First, when the transmission original 9 is set, the operation panel controller 5 is instructed to display, for example, a message “Gencoga Alimas”, and the LCD 7 displays the message.
Next, by operating the key 6 on the operation panel, the destination (the destination telephone number) for the set transmission original is input.
Write that destination in the "destination management record" in RAM3,
Perform registration processing. Then, the CCD 10 is instructed to read the transmission original 9, and when the reading is completed, the primary encoding circuit 11 is activated to encode the primary encoded data. When the end of the primary encoding processing is input from the activated primary encoding circuit 11, the encoded primary encoded data is stored in the image memory 4.

Next, the NCU 20 outputs a dial of the registered destination telephone number and calls the destination facsimile 22 according to a predetermined procedure via the telephone line 21. Then, when there is a response from the other party, the pre-transmission procedure is performed from the modem 19 according to the G3 procedure defined by CCITT. Thereafter, when the phase shifts to the phase of image transmission, the primary code data stored in the image memory 4 is changed to 1
It is sent to the next code decoding circuit 16. Primary decoding is performed by the primary code decoding circuit 16, and the decoded data is temporarily stored in the memory 18. Then, the secondary code decoding circuit 17 performs secondary encoding on the data stored in the memory 18 into an MR or MH code required by the partner facsimile 22. When this encoding processing is completed, the secondary encoded secondary encoded data is transmitted from the modem 19 to the partner facsimile machine 22 via the NCU 20 and the telephone line 21. And when all this transmission is completed, G3 defined by CCITT
After the transmission from the modem 19, the procedure is performed. After the post-transmission procedure, when the NCU 20 restores the telephone line 21 by disconnecting the line according to a predetermined procedure, the memory transmission ends.

<Explanation of Remaining Amount Display (FIGS. 2 and 3)> Next, the processing procedure of the remaining memory amount display in this embodiment will be described below according to the flow chart shown in FIG.

In this embodiment, when the original 9 is stored in the image memory 4, the display as shown in FIG. 3 is performed. The first line shows the current time 31, the second line shows the used amount 32 of the image memory 4 by a black mark, and the blank shows the remaining memory amount 34. Further, the two "<>" in the center are always displayed.

First, in step S1, the used area for all the image memory 4 areas is calculated, and the remaining amount of the image memory 4 is obtained. Then, in the subsequent step S2, the number of used destination management records for all the destination management record areas in the RAM3 is calculated, and the remaining amount of the destination management records is obtained. Then, step
In S3, the remaining amounts obtained in steps S1 and S2 are compared, and if the remaining amount of the destination management record is less than the remaining amount in the image memory 4, the process proceeds to step S5. Then, in step S5, the operation panel controller 5 is instructed to display the remaining amount of the destination management record on the LCD 7 as the remaining amount of the image memory.

On the other hand, as a result of the comparison in step S3, if the image memory 4 is less, the process proceeds to step S4, and in step S4, the operation panel controller 5 is operated to display the previously obtained remaining amount of the image memory 4 on the LCD 7. Instruct.

According to the present embodiment, by displaying the image memory and the destination management record with the smaller remaining amount, there is an effect that the remaining amount of the memory can be displayed more easily for the operator.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately display the remaining memory capacity that can be stored in the storage memory,
It is possible to provide a facsimile device with improved operability.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the facsimile machine in this embodiment, FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing the memory remaining amount display processing in this embodiment, and FIG. 3 is an example of the memory remaining amount display in this embodiment. It is the figure shown. In the figure, 1 ... CPU, 2 ... ROM, 3 ... RAM, 4 ... Image memory, 5 ... Operation panel controller, 6 ... Key,
7 LCD, 8 Lamp, 9 Original, 10 CCD, 11
... primary encoding circuit, 12 ... recording paper, 13 ... thermal head, 14 ... primary decoding circuit, 15 ... palmo controller, 16 ... primary encoding and decoding circuit, 17 ... secondary Code decoding circuit, 18… Memory, 19… Modem, 20… NCU, 21…
... the telephone line, 22 ... the other party's facsimile.

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A facsimile apparatus having a memory accumulation function for accumulating image information to be transmitted in an accumulation memory, management information storing means for storing management information for transmitting the image information accumulated in the accumulation memory, and the accumulation Storage means for storing image information in a memory, and image information read from the storage memory based on the management information stored in the management information storage means, and read to a destination corresponding to the destination information included in the management information. Transmitting means for transmitting the image information, and a first detecting the remaining memory capacity of the storage memory.
Detecting means, second detecting means for detecting the remaining memory capacity of the management information storing means, remaining memory capacity of the storage memory detected by the first detecting means, and the second detecting means. And a display unit for displaying the one having a smaller remaining memory amount according to the comparison result by the comparing unit. .