JP4581776B2 - Information communication equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an information communication apparatus such as a facsimile.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a facsimile apparatus with a dial-in function that distributes reception processing such as memory reception, confidential reception, and additional information display for each dial-in number.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 06-30214 JP 2002-135552 A

  However, in the conventional facsimile apparatus, the transmitting side must notify the receiving side of the box number or password of the data box before performing information communication, which is a heavy burden. Therefore, as disclosed in Patent Document 2, when the data box is not designated by the caller, the received data from the caller may be stored in a predetermined data box selected according to a preset rule. Conceivable.

  In the one disclosed in Patent Document 2, it is not necessary to specify a box number or the like from the transmission side. However, in the case where a rule is set for each caller, for example, a new caller in which the rule is not set If you receive information from, you can set a rule for the new caller by recognizing the existence of the new caller and whether or not you should set a rule for that caller. It is necessary to perform a task of setting a new rule when it is determined that it is necessary.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an information communication apparatus capable of efficiently performing such rule setting work.

  The present invention for solving the problems of the above conventional example is an information communication apparatus, and stores information that associates information for identifying a transmission source of information and a processing rule related to information received from each transmission source. And when the processing rule associated with the information for identifying the transmission source of the received information is not stored in the storage unit when the information is received, the transmission source is associated with a predetermined processing rule. And processing rule update means for storing information for identifying the information in the storage means.

  Here, when the information is received, the information for identifying the transmission source of the received information further includes reception number counting means for counting and storing information on the number of times the information has been received from the transmission source, Information on the number of times of reception may be provided for a predetermined process.

  In addition, the control method for the information communication apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention includes information that includes a storage unit that stores information that identifies a transmission source of information and processing rules related to information received from each transmission source in association with each other. When the processing rule associated with the information for identifying the transmission source of the received information is not stored in the storage means when the information is received using the communication device, the information is associated with a predetermined processing rule, Information for identifying the transmission source is stored in the storage means.

  Furthermore, a program according to another aspect of the present invention provides an information communication apparatus including a storage unit that stores information that identifies a transmission source of information and a processing rule related to information received from each transmission source. When the processing rule associated with the information for identifying the transmission source of the received information is not stored in the storage means when the information is received, the transmission source is identified in association with a predetermined processing rule. Information is stored in the storage means.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The information communication apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is, for example, a facsimile machine. As shown in FIG. 1, a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, an operation unit 13, a display unit 14, a scanner unit 15, and the like. The printer unit 16 and the communication unit 17 are included.

  The control unit 11 can be realized by a CPU or the like, and operates according to a program stored in the storage unit 12. The control unit 11 refers to a predetermined processing rule for information received via the communication unit 17 and performs processing based on the processing rule. Further, the control unit 11 executes processing for updating the processing rule when the processing rule is not set. The specific processing contents of the control unit 11 will be described in detail later.

  The memory | storage part 12 is implement | achieved using memory elements, such as ROM and RAM, for example. The storage unit 12 stores a program executed by the control unit 11. The storage unit 12 also operates as a work memory for the control unit 11.

  The operation unit 13 is a keypad, for example, and includes a numeric keypad for inputting a telephone number and the like. The operation unit 13 outputs the contents of the key operation input by the user to the control unit 11. The display unit 14 is a liquid crystal display, for example, and displays information according to an instruction input from the control unit 11. The scanner unit 15 optically reads a set original, generates image data, and outputs the image data to the control unit 11. The printer unit 16 forms an image on a sheet in accordance with an instruction input from the control unit 11.

  The communication unit 17 includes, for example, at least one modem. The modem is connected to a telephone communication network such as ISDN (integrated digital communication network) or PSTN (public telephone line network). When there are a plurality of modems, individual telephone numbers (dial-in numbers) are set. The communication unit 17 calls the telephone number of the designated communication destination according to the instruction input from the control unit 11, and sends out the designated image data when the connection with the communication destination is established. When the communication unit 17 receives a request for an incoming call via the telephone network, the communication unit 17 receives the call and receives image data and the like. In the present embodiment, the communication unit 17 receives, for example, information relating to a telephone number caller notification, a telephone number (dial-in number) of a received modem, identification information in a facsimile, a subaddress (so-called F) when a call is received. Code) and information for identifying the transmission source, such as the received date and time information, are output to the control unit 11.

  Here, the content of the process of the control part 11 is demonstrated. In the present embodiment, the control unit 11 executes a program stored in the storage unit 12, thereby realizing a function as an information communication device. As shown in FIG. 2, this program functionally includes a reception control unit 21, a processing rule search unit 22, a rule processing unit 23, and a processing rule update unit 24.

  In the following description, for simplification of description, it is assumed that the process determined by the processing rule is a facsimile data transfer process, and the transfer destination is determined by the process rule. Of course, the processing rule may further define other processing such as image processing, OCR processing, and e-mail transfer processing.

  The reception control unit 21 receives the data received by the communication unit 17, stores the data in the storage unit 12, and outputs information for identifying the transmission source to the processing rule search unit 22. Here, the information for identifying the transmission source (transmission source identification information) is the modem telephone number (dial-in number) received by the communication unit 17, the caller identifier (caller ID), and the subaddress (F code). Suppose there is. That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the setting value of the transfer destination as each processing rule is stored in the storage unit 12 as a processing rule database in association with these transmission source identification information. . In FIG. 3, a unique identification number is associated with each processing rule, and information on the number of times of use is associated. Here, the number of times the processing rule is used represents the number of receptions from the transmission source identified by each transmission source identification information.

  When receiving the transmission source identification information from the reception control unit 21, the processing rule search unit 22 searches the processing rule database for a processing rule associated with the transmission source identification information. Here, the search condition may be a condition that the dial-in number, the caller ID, and the F code all match (so-called AND condition), or a condition that any of them match (so-called OR condition). May be. Furthermore, a so-called regular expression may be used as the search condition here. As a specific example, a regular expression character string that matches an arbitrary character is set in advance in order to express a partial match. May be. A search method using such a regular expression is widely known, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

  When the processing rule search unit 22 finds a processing rule that matches the condition as a result of the search, the processing rule search unit 22 reads out an identification number corresponding to the processing rule and outputs it to the rule processing unit 23. In addition, when a processing rule that matches the condition is not found (when received from a transmission source for which no processing rule is set), the processing rule search unit 22 processes the transmission source identification information included in the search condition. Output to the rule update unit 24.

  Upon receipt of the processing rule identification number from the processing rule search unit 22, the rule processing unit 23 increments the information on the number of times of use corresponding to the identification number by “1”, and updates the processing rule database. Further, the processing rule corresponding to the input identification number is read, and the facsimile data stored in the storage unit 12 is transferred to the delivery destination determined as the processing rule. That is, the communication unit 17 is caused to call the distribution destination telephone number, and when the communication with the other party becomes possible, the facsimile data stored in the storage unit 12 is transmitted.

  As will be described later, the processing rule may indicate “not set”. In this case, the rule processing unit 23 increments the number of uses. In this case, the rule processing unit 23 moves the facsimile data stored in the storage unit 12 to a storage location that is predetermined as a location to be moved in the case of “not set”, and / or is determined in advance. You may make it transfer to a transfer destination.

  When the transmission source identification information is input from the processing rule search unit 22, the processing rule update unit 24 issues an identification number (unique identification number) that is not yet used in the processing rule database. Then, the identification number and the input transmission source identification information are associated and registered in the processing rule database, and the processing rule database is updated. At this time, the processing rule corresponding to the issued identification number may be information indicating “not set”. Further, the information on the number of times of use may be set to “1”. As described above, by temporarily registering the transmission source identification information in the processing rule database, the rule setting operation is facilitated.

  Further, the control unit 11 may execute a process for editing the contents of the processing rule database. That is, the control unit 11 operates as follows when the user gives an instruction to edit the processing rule database.

  First, the control unit 11 displays a processing rule editing screen on the display unit 14. This display process is performed as follows, for example. First, the control unit 11 reads information associated with each identification number from the processing rule database stored in the storage unit 12, and displays each information as a table, for example, as shown in FIG.

  Further, the control unit 11 displays a cursor (C) on this table in order to select a processing rule to be edited. When the user performs an instruction operation for moving the cursor, the control unit 11 moves the cursor according to the instruction operation.

  When the user further performs an instruction operation for performing an editing operation, the control unit 11 displays each piece of processing rule information specified by the cursor at that time on the display unit 14. Here, it is assumed that the transmission source identification information and the processing rule are displayed in an editable state (FIG. 5).

  Here, when the user sets a processing rule, a transfer destination telephone number or the like may be directly input from the operation unit 13, or when telephone book data or the like is separately stored in the storage unit 12, The book data may be displayed so that the user can select a transfer destination from the telephone book data. Furthermore, a list of transfer destinations already registered in the process rule database may be generated and displayed as another process rule, and a transfer destination may be selected from the list.

  In this edit screen, those for which the processing rule is “not set” are also displayed, so the user can refer to the number of times of use (the number of receptions) for those for which the processing rule is “not set”. Then, the necessity of setting is determined, and the contents of the processing rule are set if necessary. At this time, if telephone directory data and other processing rules are presented, the user can make settings while referring to them.

  Further, on this editing screen, an instruction to generate a new processing rule may be accepted. In this case, the control unit 11 displays a screen (similar to FIG. 5) for inputting the transmission source identification information and the processing rule. Here, when the transmission source identification information and the processing rule are input, the control unit 11 checks whether the processing rule associated with the input transmission source identification information is already stored in the processing rule database. Here, when the processing rule related to the input transmission source identification information has already been registered, the existing processing rule is displayed to confirm whether or not to change the processing rule. Here, when it is confirmed that the change is to be made, the control unit 11 updates the processing rule database by overwriting the existing processing rule with the input processing rule.

  Further, when the processing rule related to the input source identification information is not registered, an identification number (unique identification number) that is not yet used in the processing rule database is issued. Then, the issued identification number, transmission source identification information, and processing rule are associated and registered in the processing rule database, and the processing rule database is updated. At this time, information on the number of times of use corresponding to the issued identification number may be set to “0”.

  In the description so far, the example of processing the facsimile data received via the telephone line network has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same processing can be applied to the facsimile data received via the Internet. Further, not only facsimile data but also electronic mail may be used. When other data such as e-mail is used, transmission source identification information corresponding to the data is used. For example, in the case of e-mail, a sender address, a recipient address, etc. can be used. In the case of facsimile data received via the Internet, a user name, a telephone number, a domain name, and a device used by the sender The organization name (domain name) to which the

  According to the present embodiment, it is possible to efficiently perform processing rule setting work.

1 is a configuration block diagram of an information communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram of the information communication apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing showing the example of the content of a process rule database. It is explanatory drawing showing an example of the edit screen of a process rule. It is explanatory drawing showing an example of the screen for editing a process rule.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Control part, 12 Memory | storage part, 13 Operation part, 14 Display part, 15 Scanner part, 16 Printer part, 17 Communication part, 21 Reception control part, 22 Processing rule search part, 23 Rule processing part, 24 Processing rule update part

Claims (4)

Storage means for storing information for identifying the transmission source of information and processing rules relating to information received from each transmission source;
When the processing rule associated with the information for identifying the transmission source of the received information is not stored in the storage means when the information is received, the information indicating that the processing rule is not set, Processing rule update means for storing in the storage means information identifying the transmission source in association with a processing rule;
Means for displaying a screen for selecting a processing rule to be edited, including a processing rule that is information indicating that it is not set;
Means for displaying an editing screen for editing the processing rule to be edited selected on the screen, and accepting the editing;
An information communication apparatus comprising: The information communication device according to claim 1,
A reception frequency counting means for counting and storing information of the number of times information is received from the transmission source in association with information identifying the transmission source of the received information when the information is received;
Further including
The information communication apparatus, wherein the received number of times information is provided for a predetermined process. Using an information communication device provided with a storage unit that stores information for identifying a source of information and a processing rule related to information received from each source in association with each other,
When the processing rule associated with the information for identifying the transmission source of the received information is not stored in the storage means when the information is received, the information indicating that the processing rule is not set, A procedure for storing information identifying the transmission source in association with a processing rule in the storage unit ;
A procedure for displaying a screen for selecting a processing rule to be edited, including a processing rule that is information indicating that the setting has not been made;
Displaying an editing screen for editing the processing rule to be edited selected on the screen, and accepting the editing;
The control method of the information communication apparatus characterized by performing this . A computer comprising storage means for storing information for identifying a source of information and processing rules relating to information received from each source in association with each other ;
When the processing rule associated with the information for identifying the transmission source of the received information is not stored in the storage means when the information is received, the information indicating that the processing rule is not set, Processing rule update means for storing information for identifying the transmission source in association with the processing rule in the storage means ;
Means for displaying a screen for selecting a processing rule to be edited, including a processing rule that is information indicating that it is not set;
Means for displaying an editing screen for editing the processing rule to be edited selected on the screen, and accepting the editing;
A program characterized by functioning as

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