JPH0327661A - Picture communication equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simplify the facsimile communication without any hindrance to the movement of the equipment by using a changeover switch in a cordless telephone set, and connecting a speech line of a cordless telephone set and a communication section of a facsimile equipment. CONSTITUTION:When a cordless telephone set 6 and a facsimile equipment 3 are connected via connectors 8a, 8b a control section 18 detect it that a hook switch 14 is in on-hook state and a changeover switch 13 is thrown to the position of the facsimile equipment 3. When a call comes from a telephone line in the case, a ring tone is sent through the changeover switch 13 and the connectors 8a, 8b to the changeover switch 21 and the control section 24 sends a switching signal to throw the changeover switch 21 to the position of the communication section 23.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to an image communication device that performs facsimile communication using a cordless telephone.

(Prior art) In recent years, facsimile machines have become smaller. As mufflers become lighter, there is a desire to move the device itself to any location for use.

However, since conventional facsimile devices must be connected to a telephone line, it is impossible to move the facsimile device to a location other than where it can be connected to a telephone line.

As shown in FIG. 3, modular outlets 2a to 2C are provided in each of several rooms or floors, and the modular outlets 2a to 2C are provided with branched telephone lines 1.
This problem can be solved by connecting the modular cord 4 of the facsimile machine@3 to one of the 2Cs.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a parent device 5 of the cordless telephone device is connected to the telephone line s1, and an acoustic coupler 7 is connected to the cordless telephone device 6, which is a handset of the parent device e15. The problem can also be solved by connecting and using the facsimile device 3.

(The problem that the invention aims to solve! i!) However, in the case where modular outlets are provided in each room or floor, there is a problem that the modular cord 4 becomes a hindrance to walking and moving equipment, making it difficult to use.

On the other hand, in the configuration using the acoustic coupler 7, the acoustic coupler 7 must be provided in addition to the cordless telephone device, and the facsimile communication must be started and ended manually, making the operation cumbersome. There is a problem.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an image communication device that can be moved to any location and easily communicate via mailbox without any obstacles when moving the device.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) An image communication device according to the present invention connects a cordless telephone and a facsimile device by a detachable connection means,
The cordless telephone further includes a first changeover switch that switches and connects the telephone line of the cordless telephone to the telephone line of the facsimile Vte1 via the connecting means;
A first control means is provided for switching the changeover switch to the communication path side of the cordless telephone only when the cordless telephone is operated off-hook, and the facsimile apparatus receives a calling signal "#" via the first changeover switch and the connection means. a second changeover switch for selectively connecting the bell circuit of the cordless telephone and the communication section of the facsimile device;
The present invention is characterized in that a second control means is provided for switching the second changeover switch to the communication section side by detecting a calling signal via the i1 changeover switch and the connection means.

(Function) In the present invention, when a facsimile machine is connected to a cordless lightning machine, the first changeover switch in the cordless telephone is switched, and the telephone line of the cordless telephone is connected to the communication section of the facsimile machine. Then,
The facsimile machine is connected to a mobile phone line through the wireless line of a cordless phone. This will allow you to communicate using the same operations as normal.

In this case, since the facsimile machine and the cordless fax machine are connected by a connection f, there is no obstacle to walking or moving the device. Furthermore, when the connection means is turned off, the cordless telephone can be used for normal telephone calls without any problem.

(Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a facsimile device according to the present invention and a cordless telephone m<s slave unit used in connection with the facsimile device, and FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a mode of use. It is.

First, to explain FIG. 2, in the figure, 1 is a telephone line, 3 is a facsimile machine, 5 is a parent device of the cordless telephone device, 6 is a cordless telephone (slave device), and 8 is a means for connecting to the cordless telephone m6. It is. In this configuration, the cordless telephone 6 is equipped with a facsimile e! 3 and are connected by connecting means 8. When a call is received from the telephone line 1 in this state, the facsimile machine 3 enters an automatic receiving state and communication begins. Further, when an off switch (not shown) of the cordless telephone 6 is pressed in the state shown in FIG. 2, it is possible to make a dial call. Further, the same applies to use separately from the facsimile device 3.

Next, the configuration and operation of FIG. 1 will be explained.

In FIG. 1, 6 is a cordless telephone, 3 is a facsimile machine, and 8a and 8b are connectors for connecting the cordless telephone 6 and the facsimile machine 3. In FIG. The cordless telephone 6 includes an antenna 11, a wireless communication section 12, a line section changeover switch 13, a hook switch 14, and a communication circuit 1.
5, auto dial circuit 16, bell circuit 17, control section 1
8. The M4 is fired from the operating section 19.

On the other hand, the facsimile machine 3 includes a changeover switch 21, a ring tone detection circuit 22, a communication section 23, a control section 24, and an operation section 25.

In the above configuration, the cordless telephone 6 and the facsimile! When Jlff3 is connected via connectors 8a and 8b, hook switch 14 is turned on. At this time,
The control unit 18 detects that the hook switch 14 is in the on-hook state, and switches the changeover switch 13 to the facsimile machine side.

At this time, when there is an incoming call from the telephone line s1, the cordless telephone IF16 receives the radio waves transmitted from the parent WAli 25 in FIG. Then, a ring tone is output from the wireless communication unit 12.

This ring tone is transmitted through changeover switch 13 and connector 8a. 8b and is sent to the changeover switch 21. At this time, the changeover switch 21 is placed in the position shown by the solid line in FIG. Therefore, the ring tone is transmitted to connector 8a. 8b and is sent to the hook switch 14. At this time, the hook switch 14 is in the on-hook state (switching state indicated by the solid line), so the ring tone is sent to the bell circuit 17. This produces a bell sound. on the other hand. The ring tones are also sent to ring tone detection circuit 22, where rings 1-- are also detected. At this time, a detection signal from the ring tone detection circuit 22 is sent to the Ili+I 6D section 24. As a result, the control section 24 sends out a switching signal and switches the changeover switch 21 to the communication section 23 side.

As a result, the communication path connecting the wireless communication unit 12 of the cordless lightning connection t16 and the communication circuit 15 is changed to the changeover switch 13.
21 to the communication section 23 of the facsimile machine @6, the "i!i" channel between the communication section 23 and the telephone line 1 is closed, and the facsimile machine performs a receiving operation according to the normal communication procedure. When the receiving operation is completed, the control section 24 switches the changeover switch 21 to release the telephone line.

In the above operation, the control wJ time from when the ring tone is detected by the ring tone detection circuit 22 to when the changeover switch 21 is switched is set to a certain time, so that the bell sound output from the bell circuit 17 is continued during that time. Can be done. At this time, when the cordless telephone 6 is lifted or the off-hook switch on the operating section 19 is pressed, the lil[1 section 18 switches the changeover switch 13 to the side shown by the broken line and also switches the hook switch 14 to the telephone circuit 1.
Switch to side 5. This allows normal phone calls.

In addition, when transmitting a call, by lifting the cordless Raiden n6 or pressing the off-hook switch on the operation unit 19, the hook switch 14 is connected to the auto-dial circuit 16 side, and the auto-dial is performed according to the dial input that is subsequently input. can do.

By the way, the cordless telephone bill 6 and the facsimile device 3 are connected to the facsimile device 3 side or the cordless telephone device 6 side.
a detector 26 for detecting connection and separation;
By providing means 27a and 27b for controlling the changeover switch 13 based on the output of the detector 26 on the cordless telephone and facsimile HH sides, only when the cordless telephone 6 is connected to the facsimile machine 3, The changeover switch 13 can be automatically switched to the connector 8a side.

Note that such switching of the communication path may be accomplished by using a connection connector with a changeover/switch, or by transmitting a switching signal to the cordless telephone using a manual switch provided on the facsimile RIH side to switch the communication path. Various methods can be considered.

As explained above, in this embodiment, the cordless telephone 6
Connectors 8a, 8b are connected between the and facsimile device 3.
By providing a facsimile machine, it is possible to automatically receive facsimile equipment, and the facsimile machine can be moved to any location in Hakusan and used without a cord. Additionally, it can still function as a cordless phone.

Furthermore, if the cordless lightning talk machine 6 is a rechargeable type and has a charging connector, the facsimile device 3 can be equipped with a corresponding connector on the side of the device 3 from the facsimile.
It can be charged from

Although the above embodiment utilizes a cordless telephone used in a general office or home, it can be similarly applied to a free cordless telephone such as a car telephone.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, this invention connects a facsimile machine and a cordless telephone by a connecting means, and connects a call line of the cordless telephone and a communication section of a facsimile machine by a changeover switch inside the cordless telephone. It was designed to do so.

Therefore, the facsimile device can communicate through the wireless line of the cordless telephone in the same manner as the telephone.

In this case, since the facsimile machine and the cordless telephone are connected by means of a connection means, there is no harm caused by walking or moving the device. Furthermore, when the connecting means is disconnected, the cordless telephone can be used for normal telephone calls without any problem.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the facsimile terminal of the present invention and a cordless telephone connected thereto, FIG. FIG. 4 schematically shows a conventional usage pattern in which a facsimile machine is moved and used.
It is a diagram. 1...Telephone line, 3...Facsimile machine, 5...
- Parent device, 6... Cordless telephone, 8a, 8b...
・Connector, 12... Wireless communication section, 13.21...
Changeover switch, 14...Hook switch, 15...
・Telephone circuit, 16...Auto dial circuit, 18.2
4...Control unit, 19.25...Operation unit, 23...
Communication department, 26...detector.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] An image communication device that performs facsimile communication by connecting a facsimile device to a cordless telephone, wherein the cordless telephone and the facsimile device are connected by a detachable connection means, and the cordless telephone further includes: a first changeover switch that switches and connects the communication path of the cordless telephone to the communication path of the facsimile device via the connecting means; and control to switch the first changeover switch to the communication path side of the cordless telephone only when the cordless telephone is operated off-hook. the facsimile apparatus includes a second changeover switch for selectively connecting the ringing signal via the first changeover switch and the connection means to a bell circuit of the cordless telephone and a communication section of the facsimile apparatus; An image communication device comprising: a second control means for switching the second changeover switch to the communication unit side by detecting a calling signal via the first changeover switch and the connection means.