JPH03292048A - Facsimile equipment with telephone set - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To attain talking at lots of locations different from an install location of the equipment main body by employing cordless configuration for the equipment main body provided with a facsimile function and plural handsets and sending and receiving a voice signal between each handset and the equipment main body in a radio wave. CONSTITUTION:Plural slave sets 21 such as 21a, 21b, 21c each comprising a handset 19 and a placing plate 20 with the handset 19 placed thereon are provided to the facsimile equipment 11 separately therefrom. Then a channel '1' is assigned to the slave set 21a, a channel '2' is assigned to the slave set 21b, and a channel '3' is assigned to the slave set 21c. An antenna 22 is provided to a tip of the handset 19, a charging use input terminal 23 is provided to its tail end and an operation section 24 is provided on the inside of the middle part.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a facsimile device with a telephone set that has both facsimile and telephone functions.

[Prior Art] In recent years, as facsimile machines have become more popular and lower in price, they have become increasingly personalized, and facsimile machines with telephones that integrate facsimile and telephone functions are becoming popular.

FIG. 10 shows the external appearance of a facsimile device with a telephone set.A control panel 2 is provided on the front of the main body 1 of the device, which is equipped with various buttons and displays, such as a numeric keypad for dialing and buttons for sending and receiving facsimile. At the top, there is an insertion section 3 for sending originals, and an ejection section 4 for printed recording paper.
etc., and furthermore, a handset 5 of a telephone device is provided on one side of the main body 1 of the device. The handset 5ε is connected to the main body 1 of the device by a curl cord 6.

[Solved by the invention (Problem 7)] However, since this kind of device is larger than the telephone set in Tokyo, it has to be installed in a specific place such as on a desk. With cord-connected devices, even if you only wanted to make a phone call, you had to go to the location where the device was installed and make a phone call, which was inconvenient.

Furthermore, it was not possible to operate the facsimile function of the device itself on the handset side.

Therefore, the present invention makes the main body of a device equipped with a facsimile function and a plurality of handsets cordless so that voice signals can be transmitted and received wirelessly between each handset and the main body of the device. It is an object of the present invention to provide a facsimile device with a telephone set that can make calls in many different locations and improve its practicality.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a facsimile device with a telephone set in which the facsimile function of the main body of the device can be operated on the handset side, thereby further improving the practicality of the device.

[Means for Solving the Problem] The invention corresponding to claim (1) at least includes an operation of transmitting image information read by an image reading unit to a telephone line via a modem as facsimile information, and transmitting the image information from the telephone line via the modem. A facsimile machine equipped with a telephone that selectively switches between the facsimile function that prints and records received facsimile information using the image printing section and the telephone function that allows you to talk to the other party via the telephone line by controlling the line switching circuit. In the device, the communication circuit is separated into the main body of the device, which has a facsimile function, and a plurality of handsets, each of which has its own channel. A reception channel selection circuit selects which handset the signal is from when a signal is received, and wirelessly transmits and receives at least an audio signal to and from the handset of the selected channel based on the channel selection operation of the reception channel selection circuit. Each transmitter/receiver is provided with an antenna and a transmitter/receiver that wirelessly controls transmission and reception of at least an audio signal to the main body of the device via the antenna.

The invention corresponding to claim (2) is the invention corresponding to claim (1), in which at least one handset is provided with an operation button, and when the operation button is operated, a specific command is sent to the main body of the device via the transmitting/receiving device and the antenna. The main body of the device receives a specific code from the handset via the antenna and the transmitting/receiving device to control the line switching circuit and operate the facsimile function.

In addition, the invention corresponding to claim (3) is the invention corresponding to claim (2), in which the operation button of the handset is a numeric keypad button for dialing, and by operating a specific combination of the numeric keypad buttons, the operation is performed via the transmitting/receiving device and the antenna. A specific code is sent to the device itself.

Furthermore, the invention corresponding to claim (4) provides at least an operation of transmitting image information read by the image reading section as facsimile information to the telephone line via the modem, and an operation of transmitting the facsimile information received from the telephone line via the modem to the image printing section. In a facsimile machine with a telephone, the telephone function is controlled by a line switching circuit to selectively switch between the facsimile function, which performs printing and recording operations, and the telephone function, which uses the telephone circuit to make a call to the other party via the telephone line. A handset is integrally formed with a device body equipped with a handset and a handset, and a device body and a plurality of handsets each having a channel are formed separately.
an antenna, and a reception channel selection circuit that selects the channel from which handset the signal is received when a signal is received from the handset separated through the antenna;
A transmitting/receiving device is provided which wirelessly controls transmission and reception of at least an audio signal to the handset of the selected channel based on the channel selection operation of the reception channel selection circuit, and each separated handset is connected to an antenna and At least a transmitting/receiving device for wirelessly controlling transmission and reception of audio signals with the main body of the device is provided.

[Function] In the present invention having such a configuration, 1. a plurality of handsets and receivers separated from the main body of the device wirelessly transmit and receive audio signals; Therefore, it is possible to make calls to other parties via telephone lines from a plurality of locations different from the location where the main body of the device is installed.

In addition, a specific code is transmitted to the main body of the device by operating a button on the handset at a location remote from the main body of the device.

As a result, the main body of the apparatus at least performs an operation of transmitting the image information read by the image reading section as facsimile information to the telephone line via the modem, and an operation of printing and recording the facsimile information received from the telephone line via the modem using the image printing section. Operate the facsimile function.

Furthermore, even at the location where the main body of the device is installed, it is possible to make a call to the other party using the attached handset.

[Example] Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 11 denotes the main body of the apparatus, and the front side of the main body 11 is provided with a control panel 12, and the upper part is provided with an insertion section 13 for sending originals, an ejection section 14 for printed recording paper, and furthermore, on the side. A mounting portion 16 for a handset 15 is attached to the receiver.

The handset 15 is connected to the device main body 11 by a curl cord 17. An antenna 18 is provided at the tip of the mounting section 16.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2, there are a plurality of handset units 21, which are separated from the device body 1 and are composed of one handset and a receiver 20 on which the handset 19 is placed.For example, as shown in FIG. As shown, slave units 21a and 21b.

There are three 21C units.

Channel "1" is assigned to the handset 21a, channel "2" is assigned to the handset 21b, and channel "3" is assigned to the handset 21c.

The handset 19 has an antenna 22 at its tip, a charging input terminal 23 at its rear end, and an operating section 24 inside its center.

A power cord 25 having a plug at the tip to be connected to a commercial power outlet is attached to the mounting portion 20, and when one handset is placed, the charging input terminal 23 of the handset is connected to the power cord 25. A charging output terminal (not shown) is provided at the contact area.

When one handset is placed on the mounting section 20 with the power cord 25 connected to a commercial power outlet, the charging input terminal 23 of the handset 19 becomes the charging output of the mounting section 20. By contacting the terminal, a rechargeable battery circuit, which will be described later and is provided within the handset 19, is charged.

As shown in FIG. 4, the control panel 12 of the device main body 11 has various keys for operating the telephone function and facsimile function, such as a button-type key button 12a1 for dialing, etc., and a one-touch dial button 1.
2b, a start/copy button 12c, a stop button 12d, and the like. A liquid crystal display 12e is also provided.

The facsimile functions include facsimile receiving function, facsimile sending function, and one-touch dialing function (
memory dial function), communication report printing function, broadcast transmission function for originals stored in memory, resolution selection function when sending, automatic reception mode selection function, registration of various communication parameters (transmission level selection, equalizer selection, communication There are various functions such as registration of start speed selection, etc., and selection of various user parameters (selection of whether or not to switch to automatic reception when the bell rings a certain number of times even in manual mode). It can be activated by key operation.

Operation section 24 of handset 19 of each handset 21a to 21c
As shown in FIG. 5, there are provided a pushbutton type key button 24a and a hook button 24b for dialing and the like.

FIG. 6 is a circuit block diagram of the main body 11 of the apparatus, where 31 is a main processor that constitutes the main body of the control section, and 32 is a sub-processor that is controlled by the main processor 31 and controls the image reading section 33 and the image printing section 34. be. The image reading section 33 optically reads characters, figures, etc. from a transmission document inserted through the transmission document insertion section 13 during facsimile operation, converts it into an electrical signal, and outputs the electrical signal. Further, the image printing section 34 prints and records the facsimile original received during facsimile operation on printed recording paper, and discharges the printed recording paper from the discharging section 14.

The main processor 31 includes the control panel 12, a clock circuit 35 for counting date and time, a RAM 36 provided with various memories for data processing, and a ROM 37 storing program data and the like for the main processor 31 to control various parts. , an image encoding/decoding circuit 38 for, for example, G3 facsimile, and three control code receiving circuits.

The main processor 31 also has a facsimile (F).
A modem 40 for A.sub.X), a dial transmission circuit 41, and a ringing tone detection circuit 42 are connected, respectively.

This facsimile modem 40, dial transmission circuit 41
The ring detection circuit 42 is connected to a line switching circuit 43. The line switching circuit 43 is switched and controlled by the main processor 31. Due to the switching operation of this line switching circuit 43, the telephone line
, is selectively connected to the facsimile modem 40 and the dialing circuit 41, and the telephone line is connected to the ring detection circuit 42 and the sending/receiving separation circuit 44. .

When a receiving signal is input through the telephone line LL2 line switching circuit 43, the transmitting/receiving separation circuit 44 transmits the received signal to the handset 15 and the transmitting channel selection circuit 45 attached to the device body 11, respectively. supply. The transmission signal from the transmission channel selection circuit 45 is transmitted via the radio wave transmission circuit 46, the hybrid circuit 47, and the antenna 18 to each of the slave units 21a to 21,
It is now sent to c.

The transmission channel selection circuit 45 is controlled by the main processor 31 and selects each of the slave units 21a to 21c with all channels open for the first call signal.
When the hook button 24b of the handset 19 of one of the handsets 21a to 21c is operated, the channel of the corresponding handset is selected.

Further, the received signals received from the slave units 21a to 21c via the antenna 18 and the hybrid circuit 47 are taken into the control code receiving circuit 39 via the radio wave receiving circuit 48 and the receiving channel selection circuit 49. It has become. A received signal is input from the control code receiving circuit 39 to the handset 15 and the transmitting/receiving separation circuit 44.

The transmitting/receiving separation circuit 44 is configured to transmit a transmitting signal to the other party via the line switching circuit 43 and telephone lines L1L2 when a received signal is input.

The four reception channel selection circuits are controlled by the main processor 31 to receive the first reception signal from each of the slave units 21a to 21C with all channels open, and select the slave unit that transmitted the received signal. When it is detected, the channel of that slave unit will be selected.

Note that the line switching circuit 43 and the telephone line are connected to each other.

A connector 50 is provided between the L2 and the three control code receiving circuits.The three control code receiving circuits also receive a specific control signal from one handset via the radio wave receiving circuit 48 and four receiving channel selection circuits. When received, the main processor 31 is notified. Therefore, for example, when the telephone number of the other party is input from the handset 19, the main processor 31 receives it, and the main processor 31 controls the dialing circuit 41 according to the dialing method (pulse method, tone method) of the telephone line. Telephone line Ll
, L2. For example, when a specific code for facsimile reception is received from one handset, the main processor 31 recognizes it and controls the facsimile modem 40 and the dialing circuit 41.

The control code receiving circuit 39 receives a F of 300 bps, for example.
It is composed of an SK modem and has an 8-bit code. Note that the code is predetermined on the handset 19 side of each handset 21a to 21C, and any method may be used to transmit this code signal. For example, a DTMF signal used in a tone dial method may be used. good.

As shown in FIG. 7, the handset 19 of each handset 21a to 21c is provided with a microprocessor 51 constituting a control unit main body, and this microprocessor 51 has a RAM 52 provided with various memories for data processing. , a ROM 5B storing program data etc. for the microprocessor 51 to control each section, a control code transmission circuit 54, and a button detection circuit 55 for receiving signals from the operation section 24 are connected to the control section 24, respectively.

The control code transmitting circuit 54 includes a transmitting/receiving separation circuit 5.
A speaker 57 and a microphone 58 are connected to the transmitting/receiving separation circuit 56.

The transmitting/receiving separation circuit 56 is configured to once combine and separate the received signal and the transmitted signal in order to create sidetones.

Further, the control code transmitting circuit 54 includes a radio wave receiving circuit 59.
and a radio wave transmitting circuit 60 are connected.

The five radio wave receiving circuits and the radio wave transmitting circuit 60 are connected to a hybrid circuit 61, and the radio wave transmitting circuit 60 converts the transmission signal from the control code transmitting circuit 54 into a radio wave signal, and then transmits the signal via the hybrid circuit 61 to the radio wave signal. The radio wave signal is sent from the antenna 22 to the EAK main body 11, and the radio wave receiving circuit 59 converts the radio wave signal from the device main body 11 received from the antenna 22 via the hybrid circuit 61 into a reception signal and sends it to the transmitting/receiving separation circuit. 56 directly.

A rechargeable battery circuit 62 is provided within each handset as a power source. As described above, this battery circuit 62 is configured to be charged by the power supply from the mounting section 20 via the charging input terminal 23.

The microprocessor 51 of one handset of each of the slave units 21a to 21c is programmed to perform the control shown in FIG.

First, monitor the status of the line switch. (Sl) When the hook button 24b is operated and the line switch is turned on, the control code transmission circuit 54 is controlled to
1 side to send a line ON signal code to capture the line. (S2) Then, it waits to receive a response signal from the device main body 11. (S,) If there is a response signal from the main unit 11 in this state, the main unit interprets that the line has been connected, and starts sending/receiving calls. (S4) For the operator, this means that if he receives a call, he will be able to talk to the other party by operating the hook button 24b; otherwise, he will hear a dial tone and be able to start dialing. has been realized.

In this state, numeric keypad button 2 is used to enter the dial number.
When the operation 4a is performed, the corresponding dial number code is transmitted to the device main body 11. (S5) When the device main body 11 side receives this dial number code, the dial transmission circuit 4
Dial signals are transmitted from 1 to telephone lines Ll and L2.

Then, when the other party inputs a series of telephone numbers manually using the numeric keypad buttons 24a and picks up the handset, the user can start a conversation with the other party.

For example, if there is a key power of r*J rlJ, it is determined that this is a facsimile communication start command, and a facsimile communication start code is transmitted. (S6) Upon receiving this FAX communication start code, the main body 11 enters a facsimile communication mode.

In addition, the line switch can be turned on by operating the hook button 24b.
FF monitoring is performed (S7), and when the line switch is turned off, a line OFF signal code for disconnecting the telephone line is sent to the device main body 11. .

(S8) As a result, the device main body 11 disconnects the telephone line.

When a response signal is received from the device main body 11, the series of operations ends.

The main processor 31 of the apparatus main body 11 is programmed to perform the control shown in FIG.

That is, each of the slave units 21a to 21 via the antenna 18
monitors the line ON signal arriving from the handset 19 of c. (S++) If this line ON signal is not received, button input from the control panel 12, processing when a document is inserted into the insertion section 13, etc. are performed. That is, facsimile operations and call control using the handset 15 are performed only on the device main body side. (
S12) When a line ON signal is received, whether the ON signal is from channel "1", that is, from the handset 21a, channel "2", that is, from the handset 21b, or channel "3", that is, from the handset 21b, It is determined whether it is from aircraft 21c.

If the channel is "1", the reception channel selection circuit 49 is caused to select channel 1.

(S+3) If the channel is "2", the reception channel selection circuit 49 is caused to select channel 2.

(SI4) Furthermore, if the channel is "3", the reception channel selection circuit 49 is caused to select channel 3.

(S15) When the channel selection is completed in this way, the line is then connected. (S16) And the transmission channel selection circuit 45 and the radio wave transmission circuit 4
6 to the handset 19. (
SL7) This connects one handset and the transmitting/receiving signal, making it possible to talk. (S+a) In this state, the reception of the dial number code or the reception of the FAX communication start code is monitored, and if the dial number code is received, the dial transmission circuit 41 is controlled and the telephone line is connected.
Make a dial call to L2. (S19) If a FAX communication start code is received, the line switching circuit 43 is switched to the facsimile modem 40 side. (S
20) If a document is inserted into the insertion section 13 in this state, facsimile transmission is started. (S21) Also, the insertion part 13
If no original is inserted, facsimile reception will begin. (S22) When the facsimile communication ends, including the case where the facsimile communication ends due to an error, the line switching circuit 43 is switched to the calling circuit side, that is, to the ringing detection circuit 42 and the sending/receiving separation circuit 44 side. (S23) If a line OFF signal is received at this time, the telephone line L2 is disconnected. Further, if the line OFF signal is not received, it is determined that the call is to be continued, the telephone line is left connected, and the reception of the line OFF signal is monitored. and line O
When the FF signal is received, the telephone line L2 is disconnected.

(S24) Then, a response signal is sent to one handset (S25) and the channel is released (S26), and the series of operations is completed and the device returns to the standby state.

In this embodiment with such a configuration, each slave device 21a to
When the user turns on the line switch by operating the hook switch 24b on the handset 19 of the handset 21c, transmission/reception is started. At this time, if the call comes from the other party, the call can be made immediately. If you want to make a call from here, you can make the call after operating the push button 24a and inputting the other party's phone number.

Transmission and reception control between the device main body 11 and the handset 19 is performed by a transmitting/receiving separation circuit 44, a control code receiving circuit 39, a channel selection circuit 45, 49, a transmitting circuit 46, a receiving circuit 48, and a hybrid circuit on the device main body 1 side. 47. Since the control code transmission circuit 54, transmitting circuit 60, receiving circuit 59, hybrid circuit 61, and antenna 22 on the antenna 18 and handset 19 side are used in a wireless manner, the handset [9] can be placed in a place far away from the main body 11 of the device. But it can be operated.

Therefore, for example, even if the main body 11 of the apparatus is installed on a desk or the like, it is possible to make a call from any room using each of the handsets 21a to 21c, thereby improving usability and practicality.

Also, if you wish to receive a facsimile from the other party while talking with the other party using the handset 19, press the pushbutton key button 24a of one of the handsets in succession by pressing "*" and "1" to receive a facsimile from the other party from the handset 19. A facsimile communication start code is transmitted to the device 11, and the facsimile function in the device main body 11, that is, the modem 40, image printing unit 34, etc., operate to start facsimile reception. In other words, the device body 1
] You can start facsimile reception by operating one handset of each handset 21a to 21c from a remote location without having to go to the installation location and operate the control panel 2, further increasing practicality. You can improve.

Also, if you set the document you want to send in the insertion section 13 of the main body 11 of the device in advance, you can use the pushbutton key button 24 of the handset while talking with the other party at a place away from the main body 11 of the device.
You can also send a facsimile to the other party by operating a followed by r*J rlJ.

Furthermore, even if you start facsimile communication by sending a FAX communication start code to the device main unit 11 during a call with the other party, if you do not operate the hook button 24b and turn the line switch to OFF, the telephone line will be switched back on when the facsimile communication ends. Since it is connected to the circuit, the call can be resumed, which also improves practicality.

Furthermore, since a handset 15 is attached to the main body 11 of the device, telephone calls can be made from the main body 11 as well, as in the conventional case.

In the above embodiment, the operating section 24 of the handset/receiver 9 is provided with a button-type key button and a hook button, but the present invention is not limited to this. A one-touch dial button or display may be provided, for example, the display may be connected to the main body of the device 1.
The same display as the first display may be made.

Furthermore, not only the one-touch dial key but also the device body 11
The various buttons provided on the control panel may also be provided. In this way, instead of generating a FAX communication start code by operating a combination of pushbutton keys, it becomes possible to directly generate a FAX communication start code using the start button. In addition to facsimile communication, all functions of the device itself,
For example, a communication report printing function, a circular sending function for originals stored in memory, a resolution selection function when sending, an automatic reception mode selection function, a function to register various communication parameters, a function to select various user parameters, and even a copy function. If there is an answering machine function, etc., these functions can also be operated by operating the operation section of the handset 19.

In the above embodiment, three slave units are used for the apparatus main body, but the number is not necessarily limited to this number, of course.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, all three handsets were equipped with a function that could remotely control the facsimile function of the main unit, but the invention is not limited to this. Just let them have it.

[Effects of the Invention] As described in detail above, according to the present invention, a device body having a facsimile function and a plurality of handsets are cordless, and audio signals are transmitted and received wirelessly between each handset and the device body. As a result, it is possible to provide a facsimile device with a telephone set that can make calls in many locations different from the installation location of the main body of the device and can improve its practicality.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a facsimile device with a telephone set in which the facsimile function of the main body of the device can be operated on the handset side and further improve the practicality.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figures 1 to 9 show one embodiment of the present invention, in which Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the main body of the device, Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the handset, and Figure 3 is the overall view. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control panel of the main body of the device, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of the operation section of the handset, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the four-way configuration of the main body of the device. Figure 7 is a block diagram showing the four-way configuration of the handset on the handset side, Figure 8 is a flowchart showing the control by the microprocessor of the handset on the handset side, and Figure 9 is a block diagram showing the control by the microprocessor of the handset on the handset side. A flowchart showing the control, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the conventional device. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11... Apparatus body, 18. 22... Antenna, 19... Handset, 21a-21c... Handset 24... Operation unit, 31... Main processor, 3... Control Code receiving circuit, 40...Facsimile modem, 43...Line switching circuit, 51...Microprocessor, 54...Control code transmitting circuit.

Claims (4)

[Claims] (1) A facsimile machine that performs at least the operation of transmitting the image information read by the image reading section as facsimile information to the telephone line via the modem, and the operation of printing and recording the facsimile information received from the telephone line via the modem using the image printing section. In a facsimile device with a telephone that controls a line switching circuit to selectively switch the telephone function of making a call to a called party via a telephone line using a telephone circuit, the telephone circuit is connected to a main body of the device having a facsimile function and the telephone function is selectively switched by a telephone circuit. The device is formed separately from a plurality of handsets and receivers each having a channel set, and the main body of the device includes an antenna, and when a signal from the handset is received through the antenna, it is possible to determine which handset the signal is from. A receiving channel selecting circuit is provided, and a transmitting/receiving device is provided that wirelessly controls transmission and reception of at least an audio signal to a handset of a selected channel based on the channel selection operation of the receiving channel selecting circuit, and each of the handsets has an antenna and an antenna. A facsimile apparatus with a telephone set, further comprising a transmitting/receiving device that wirelessly controls transmission and reception of at least an audio signal to the main body of the apparatus via the antenna. (2) At least one handset is provided with an operation button;
By operating this operation button, a specific code is transmitted to the main unit of the device via the transmitting/receiving device and the antenna, and the main body of the device controls the line switching circuit by receiving the specific code from the handset via the antenna and the transmitting/receiving device. A claim characterized in that the facsimile function is operated by
1) A facsimile device with a telephone as described above. (3) The operation button of the handset is a numeric keypad button for dialing, and a specific code is transmitted to the main body of the device via the transmitting/receiving device and the antenna by operating a specific combination of the numeric keypad buttons ( 2) A facsimile device with a telephone as described above. (4) A facsimile machine that performs at least the operation of transmitting the image information read by the image reading section as facsimile information to the telephone line via the modem, and the operation of printing and recording the facsimile information received from the telephone line via the modem using the image printing section. In a facsimile device equipped with a telephone, the telephone function for making a call to a recipient via a telephone line is selectively switched by controlling a line switching circuit. A telephone receiver is attached and formed integrally, and the device main body and a plurality of handsets each having a channel are formed separately, and the device main body has an antenna and a separate transmitter via the antenna. A reception channel selection circuit that selects which handset the signal is from when a signal is received from the handset, and a handset and the wireless of the channel selected to at least transmit the audio signal based on the channel selection operation of the reception channel selection circuit. The telephone set is provided with a transmitting/receiving device that controls transmission and reception with the device, and each of the separated handsets is provided with an antenna and a transmitting and receiving device that wirelessly controls transmission and reception of at least an audio signal with the device main body via the antenna. facsimile machine.