JPH0279553A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To attain the function setting of a facsimile equipment, parameter setting and operation start through the use of a remote pushbutton telephone set by applying the function setting or parameter setting and operation start of the equipment based on the result of analysis of an MF signal analysis means. CONSTITUTION:When a pushbutton telephone set 13 is used to make a call to a facsimile equipment being an object of setting and to attain facsimile transmission, a communication button of a facsimile equipment (not shown) using the line in common with the telephone set 13 is depressed. In the case of setting its function, the key of the telephone set corresponding to the function or parameter to be set is operated to send an MF signal. Thus, when the MF signal is received by an NCU 21 within a prescribed time, a main control section 1 of the facsimile equipment allows an MF receiver 3 to analyze the received MF signal and the setting resulting from the analysis is implemented by writing a flag or a parameter to a function setting area or a parameter setting area of a main memory 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Objective of the Invention J (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a facsimile machine, and more particularly to remote control of the facsimile machine using an MF multiplied signal output from a bushbond.

(Prior art) Recent machines have become multi-functional, and functions such as using or not using both memories can be switched, for example, by the operator or by operating keys on the machine's operation panel, or by operating the OMR sheet. This is done depending on whether or not a flag is set in the function 8 area provided on the main mailing list, etc. Similarly, each parameter (
For example, the reservation time, etc.) is also set in the parameter 5 area of the main memory δq by the operator's operation or the OMR sheet 1~, and the main control unit uses this set parameter to determine the number of minutes for timer transmission, for example. Control was then performed as to whether or not to start sending the original.

Therefore, with conventional facsimile machines, when switching the functions listed in -1- or setting parameters, the operator must go to the facsimile machine and operate the keys on the operation panel or fill in the necessary information. Did O
The MR sheet had to be set on the document reading table, and the above functions or parameters could not be set from a desk located away from the facsimile machine.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) As mentioned above, in the conventional 77-nox machine, the disadvantage is that the operator has to go to the facsimile machine to set its functions or parameters, which takes time and effort. Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned deficiency.
The object of the present invention is to provide a neck strap that can be used to switch functions, set parameters, etc. by remote control.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention provides a circuit closing means for closing a line in response to a J3'C1 calling signal in a phone 7 comb device, and a circuit closing means for closing a line in response to a J3'C1 calling signal. a transmitting means for transmitting predetermined information to the calling party when the C line is closed by the transmitting means;
[The signal analysis means and the MF signal analysis means perform the function settings or parameter settings and start the operation of the device based on the analysis results of the MF signal analysis means (1) The setting start means (lifi L/
The configuration is correct.

(Function) In the facsimile apparatus of the present invention, the line closing lower stage closes the line in response to a calling signal. The transmitting means transmits a predetermined 'll'- when the line is closed by the line closing lower stage.
r message to the calling party. The MF signal analysis means analyzes the MF signal input from the front valve distribution call side after the information is transmitted by the transmission means, and outputs the result to the lower stage of the 9-speed constant activation. The setting activation means performs function setting or parameter setting and operation activation of the apparatus based on the analysis result of the MF signal analysis means.

This allows you to send a fax using a remote PB telephone.
8 function settings, parameter settings, and operation start-up.

(Example) An example of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1st
The figure is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a facsimile apparatus of the present invention. 1 is individual υ control such as function switching setting or parameter setting control, transmission/reception control, and fI of the entire device
The main tfJ control section that performs IJRID, 2 is the audio signal transmission, M
A transmitting/receiving section that receives F signals and transmits/receives image data.
The CU 21, modem 22, etc. are installed in fJ. 3 is NCU2
1 receives and analyzes the MF signal g received by M
[Receiver, 4 is the working memory of the main control unit 1; main memo 1; 5 is a reading unit that reads the original and converts it into image data; 6 is an encoding/decoding unit that encodes or decodes the image data; Reference numeral 7 indicates a voice response unit that generates a message informing the user of the trouble details, 8 indicates a recording unit that prints and outputs the decoded received image data on recording paper, and 9 indicates a function switching key operation and parameter setting key. An operation panel section for operating operations or inputting dial information, etc.; 10 is a screen for storing image data; 11 is a telephone line connected to the NCU 21; 12 is a line network; 13 is a pushbutton type. Telephone (PB)
type telephone).

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained according to the flowchart shown in FIG. Image memory 1 of facsimile machine
When setting functions such as use/non-use of 0 or changing parameters during timer transmission by remote control, first make a call to the facsimile device to be set using a nearby PB telephone 13. On the other hand, the main controller 1
At step 201 in the figure, a call signal is received, and when notified by the NCIJ 21 that the call signal has been detected, the process proceeds to step 202 to close the line. Next, in step 203, the voice response unit 7 is activated, and a message such as "Please input the IMF signal and perform the setting operation or send both data" is generated and a call is made. It is sent to the side telephone via NCLI21. Therefore, the operator who calls the facsimile machine from the PB telephone 13 listens to the message and selects whether to perform facsimile transmission or to set functions. To send a facsimile, press the communication button on a facsimile device (not shown) that shares a line with this telephone 13. When setting a function, operate the telephone key corresponding to the function or parameter to be set and emit the M[signal5]. Therefore, in step 204, the main control unit 1 of the )7 kushimiri device determines whether or not the MF multiple signal NCU 2i has been received within a predetermined time, and if the MIT input is not input within the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step 207. Proceed and perform normal reception processing. If the MF signal is received, the process proceeds to step 205, where the MF receiver 3 analyzes the received MF signal, and flags the settings indicated by the analysis result in the function setting area or parameter setting area of the main menu 1. This is also done by inputting and inputting the ('' parameter. In step 206, it is determined whether or not the above setting has been completed. If not, the process returns to step 205, and if it has been completed, the process is terminated.

According to this embodiment, a PB telephone is used to make a call to the facsimile machine, and then a key operation corresponding to the function or parameter to be set is performed to generate an MF signal.
By transmitting this to the facsimile machine, the functions or parameters of the facsimile machine can be set.

Therefore, for example, if you use the tine function to set the document to be sent after 10 minutes, and then return to your desk and want to change it so that the document is sent immediately from -C to 11:'I,
It is possible to remotely change the transmission time of the timer function to 0 minutes using the PB telephone at the desk.
Therefore, the operation 11 of the facsimile machine can be greatly improved, and other tasks can be carried out smoothly.

Incidentally, in the above embodiment, the function setting or parameter setting of the Hung Kushimiri device was explained using a PB telephone, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the transmission function fh':
q All operations that can be performed by operating the keys on the operation panel or by reading OMR sheet 1~, such as setting or changing the timer time, changing the destination, changing the image quality +11 density of the transmission Oh, deleting the password, and starting the transmission, etc., are all performed by PB. It goes without saying that this can be done by key operations on a telephone.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, the hook-and-shape device of the present invention has the advantage of allowing function switching settings, parameter settings, etc. to be performed by remote control.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the facsimile apparatus of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a flowchart 1 to 1 showing the receiving operation of the control section shown in FIG. 1... Main control section 2... Transmission/reception section 3... M [Receiver 11... Main memory 7... 81 F1 response section 13... PB telephone agent Patent attorney Nori Chika Ken Yudo Sanno - Figure 1

Claims (1)

[Claims] A line closing means for closing a line in response to a calling signal; a transmitting means for transmitting predetermined information to a calling party when the line is closed by the line closing means; and the information transmitted by the transmitting means. MF signal analysis means for analyzing the MF signal input from the calling side after the transmission of the MF signal; and setting activation means for setting the functions or parameters of the device and activating the operation based on the analysis results of the MF signal analysis means. A facsimile device comprising: