JPH06291902A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the extended service to the user in a more easily usable way by introducing a concept of a reception box to the facsimile equipment and setting the processing of a received document in a diversified way in the unit of reception boxes. CONSTITUTION:A CPU 1 controls the entire system, a ROM 2 is a memory storing a control program or the like in the CPU 1, a RAM 3 is a memory storing tentatively various data, and an image memory 4 is a memory storing tentatively picture data. Moreover, a file management section 5 stores a transmission document and reception document or the like to a storage device 6 as a file and manages them, a picture conversion section T applies picture data conversion processing to information such as resolution, paper size and coding system. and in a management table to manage various services executed to a received document, received documents and the service information executed after reception are managed in the unit of boxes (reception boxes) based on a box (BOX) number.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a receiving service related function in a facsimile machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional facsimile apparatus, a received document is generally used to output it as it is.

With the spread of facsimile machines, applications such as confidential communication functions are being developed from the viewpoint of maintaining confidentiality.

[0004]

However, as facsimile machines have become widespread as office machines indispensable for offices and handle a larger amount of documents than ever before, a variety of services have become increasingly important as information communication devices. -The service is required to be provided.

Then, the problem is how to provide a variety of services to the user in a more usable form.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a facsimile apparatus which can easily expand various services.

[0007]

In the present invention, the concept of an inbox is introduced for the processing of received documents, so that the processing of the received documents can be set in various units in the inbox, and the facsimile can be set. Service as a device
We are trying to expand the screws.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the entire facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

The CPU 1 controls the entire system, and the ROM 2 is a memory for storing a control program for the CPU 1. The RAM 3 is a memory for temporarily storing various data, and the image memory 4 is
This is a memory for temporarily storing image data.

The file management unit 5 manages the transmitted document, the received document, etc. by converting them into files in the storage device 6, and the image conversion unit 7 manages image data such as resolution, paper size, and encoding method. The conversion process is performed.

The CG expansion processing unit 8 is for performing the image expansion processing of the headers of the transmitted document and the received document and various reports, and the operation unit 9 is used for key input, LCD display and the like. It controls.

The scanner 10 reads an image on a document by a CCD or the like and converts it into an electric signal, and the printer 11 prints out the image on a recording sheet. The printer 11 can be optionally equipped with a sorter, a double-sided unit for double-sided recording, a multi-stage cassette capable of accommodating a plurality of recording sheets, a staple for stapling, and the like.

The line control unit 12 controls the communication procedure with the network via the line cable 13, and the time monitoring unit 14 performs time management for realizing the timer service. It is something to do. The term "network" here refers to an ISDN network or a network to which an existing facsimile apparatus is connected.

Further, in the present embodiment, normal transmission / reception processing and the like are realized by a known method.

FIG. 2 is a management table for managing various services implemented for received documents in this embodiment.
It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a bull.

As shown in the figure, the received document and the service information to be executed after the reception are managed for each box (hereinafter referred to as an inbox) based on the box (BOX) number.

Here, for convenience, an example in which one service is registered in each box number is shown, and setting parameters required for each service are described.

Therefore, the box numbers, sub-address values, and service types shown here are merely examples, and they can be set arbitrarily.

The setting items for each service will be described below. Note that examples of reports for each service are shown in FIGS.

(1) Setting parameters for normal reception service.

Here, the setting of the paper output sorter stage, the setting of the number of copies of the multi-copy, the setting of double-sided recording / non-printing, the setting of the stapling process / not setting, and the limited reception size,
A box abbreviation (name) can be set, and whether or not a communication report is required can be set for each box.

(2) Setting parameters for the output time designation service.

In this case, the output time can be set in addition to the respective parameters of the "in the case of the normal reception service" of the above (1).

(3) Setting parameters for confidential reception service.

Here, in addition to the setting of the limited reception size, the box abbreviation (name), the setting of whether or not the communication report is required for each box, the password used when outputting the document can be set. Has become.

(4) Setting parameters for manual output service.

Here, limited reception size setting, box abbreviation (name) setting, communication report for each box
It is possible to set whether or not the application is required.

(5) Setting parameters for relay acceptance service.

Here, limited reception size setting, box abbreviation (name) setting, communication report for each box
It is possible to set relay destination information in addition to the setting of whether or not the destination is required.

(6) Setting parameters in the case of polling reception service Here, setting of limited reception size, setting of box abbreviation (name), and necessity / non-necessity of communication report for each box In addition to the setting, the polling ID and the document storage time can be set.

The received document is managed using the "received document management pointer" section in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the setting operation for the management table shown in FIG.

First, in S301, the number of the inbox is designated, and in S302, if necessary, the Dch of the ISDN network is set.
Register the sub-address, which is a parameter on the protocol. Next, the service is selected in S303 and S304 is selected.
With, set various parameters that can be set in service units.

Next, FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the processing upon reception of an incoming call.
It is a chart.

First, in S401, as an incoming call process, I
In the case of SDN network connection, the presence or absence of subaddress designation is detected. Then, in S402, when exchanging the communication capability in the communication procedure, the presence or absence of the designation of the inbox from the calling side, the notification of the setting state of the inbox from the called side, the polling request, and the polling are performed. Exchange information on standby status.

Next, if it is determined in S403 that the request is for polling transmission, in S404, a normal polling including collation of polling ID, selection of polling transmission document, management of communication history, etc. is performed. -Perform ring transmission processing.

Further, in S405, when the reception capability is exchanged, the processing reflecting the setting for limiting the reception size is performed.

Further, in S406, an image receiving process is performed, and in S408, the communication history is registered, and then S408.
At, it is confirmed whether or not the reception is a designated inbox. If it is designated, the process proceeds to S409, and if not, the process proceeds to S417.

In S409, the service type corresponding to the designated box is identified, and in S410, the management information of the received document is registered on the management table shown in FIG.
Then, in S411, S41 corresponding to each service type
Control is transferred to the processing of 2 to S416.

In step S412, the processing is performed in the case of the normal reception service, and the document is output according to the set contents of the parameters related to the set document output processing.

Step S413 shows the processing in the case of the output time establishment service, in which the activation of the document output is entrusted to the time monitoring unit 14, and at the time of the document output, the setting of the parameters related to the set document output processing is set. Document output according to the contents.

S414 is the case of the relay reception service and the manual output service, but in this case, no particular operation is performed until the output is instructed.

Step S415 shows the processing in the case of the relay acceptance service. Based on the set relay processing information, the relay service is internally issued and the processing is entrusted to the existing relay processing unit.

Step S416 is the case of the polling reception service. In this case, no particular operation is performed until a polling request arrives. However, when the storage time is set, processing is performed to clear the document when the predetermined time comes.

In step S417, a normal received document output process is performed.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing on the transmitting side when transmitting to the inbox.

First, in S501, if the ISDN network is supported, the subaddress corresponding to a predetermined inbox is placed on the protocol data for communication and the call processing is performed.

Next, in S502, the result of negotiation is judged. If there is no predetermined inbox, S50 is determined.
In step 4, the transmission interruption process is executed, and the process ends.

Further, step S505 is a process after confirming the existence of a predetermined inbox, and a normal image transmission process is executed and the process is terminated.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing on the calling side when polling is received from the inbox.

First, in S601, if the ISDN network is supported, the subaddress corresponding to a predetermined inbox is placed on the protocol data for communication and the call processing is performed. At this time, the polling ID may be placed in the UUI field on the Dch protocol.

Next, S602 is a process of notifying the inbox number especially in the case of a network other than the ISDN network,
Negotiate in the procedure for exchanging communication capability information. At this time, according to the conventional procedure, the polling I
D is also sent.

Further, in S603, if the process of reversing the transmission condition cannot be normally performed including the judgment as to whether or not the polling reception is possible, the process proceeds to S604, the communication interruption process is executed, and the process is terminated. To do.

Further, in step S605, when a polling standby document is present in a predetermined inbox, the polling I
This is the process after D also matches, and the normal polling reception process is executed and the process is ended.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing the operation in the case of instructing the output of the document managed by the inbox.

First, in S701, a predetermined inbox number is designated. Then, if the document output instruction is selected in S702, the process proceeds to S703, and the password is sent in confidential mode.
If the password is set, the password input is accepted in S704, and if the predetermined password is not input in S705, the document output process is not accepted and the process ends.

Further, step S706 is a process in the case where the password is not set in the document output instruction and the password matching the set one is input. It is set whether or not to use the various functions that it has, and in S707, the document output processing is performed according to the setting of the output processing mode set previously.

On the other hand, step S708 shows the processing for receiving a report output instruction that can be output in the unit of the inbox. If there is this instruction, the report is edited based on the necessary information in step S709, and step S710. The print output is executed with and the processing ends.

8 to 13 are explanatory views showing examples of management reports for each service in the inbox.

Basically, the printing of parameters and the like according to the set service type and the communication history are printed. First, FIG. 8 shows an example of the report in the case of the normal reception service, and FIG. 9 shows an example of the report in the case of the output time designation service. Also,
FIG. 10 shows an example of the report in the case of confidential reception service, and FIG. 11 shows an example of the report in the case of manual output reception service. Further, FIG. 12 shows a relay acceptance server.
FIG. 13 shows an example of a report in the case of a service, and FIG. 13 shows an example of a report in the case of a polling reception service.

Among them, in the case of the relay reception service shown in FIG. 12, the management number (relay reception number) at the time when the relay processing is generated is also printed to facilitate the subsequent management. There is.

Further, in the case of the polling reception service of FIG. 13, which document is included in the communication history regarding the document reception in the polling standby state and the communication history in the case of the actual polling transmission. It is possible to understand where the polling was sent. Also, since the document storage time is set, the presence or absence of the document at that time can be known.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a communication procedure for designating an inbox in G4 communication using the ISDN network.

First, the sub-address information corresponding to the inbox designation is added to the "SETUP" signal of S1401, and this is transmitted to the called terminal by the "SETUP" signal of S1402.

It is possible to easily specify the box number, the polling ID, etc. by using the UUI field in this signal.

When a sub address is used, the
Since it is not a unique means that depends on the caller, the various services on the receiving side (however, the polling ID cannot be used in the case of polling services) are released between the devices of other makers. It will be possible.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a communication procedure relating to designation of an inbox in G4 communication using an existing digital line instead of the ISDN network.

In this case, the communication procedure used in the conventional confidential communication can be used as it is by changing the meaning.

Specifically, "CSS" in S1501, S
Information may be exchanged in the NSC part of the “RSSP” 1502.

Similarly, in the case of the G3 procedure, the confidential box number designating means can be applied for substitution.

[0071]

As described above, according to the present invention,
By introducing the concept of an inbox for processing received documents, and enabling various settings for the processing of received documents for each inbox, it is possible to expand the service as a facsimile device in a more convenient form. Now, it is possible to provide it to the user, and there is an effect that it can contribute to improving the efficiency of office work in the office.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a management table in the above embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a setting operation for a management table in the above embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the processing when an incoming call is received in the above embodiment.
It is a chart.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing on the transmitting side when transmitting to the inbox in the above embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing processing on the calling side when polling is received from the inbox in the above embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation when an output instruction of a document managed by the inbox is issued in the above embodiment.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a report in the case of a normal reception service in the above embodiment.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a report in the case of the output time designation service in the above embodiment.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a report in the case of confidential reception service in the above embodiment.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a report in the case of the manual output receiving service in the above embodiment.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a report in the case of the relay acceptance service in the above embodiment.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a report in the case of the polling reception service in the above embodiment.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a communication procedure relating to designation of an inbox in G4 communication using the ISDN network in the above embodiment.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a communication procedure regarding designation of an inbox in G4 communication using an existing digital line in the above-described embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 ... CPU, 2 ... ROM, 3 ... RAM, 4 ... Image memory, 5 ... File management unit, 6 ... Storage device, 7 ... Image conversion unit, 8 ... CG development processing unit, 9 ... Operation unit, 10 ... Scanner, 11 ... Printer, 12 ... Line control unit, 13 ... Line cable, 14 ... Time monitoring unit.

Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. A management means for managing a plurality of received documents under a predetermined management number by an inbox, and a setting means for setting additional service instruction information for the received document to the management number. , Receiving the document from the sender on the instruction of the control number,
The received document is managed under a designated management number, and then the service process for the received document is executed based on the service instruction information added to the management number. Facsimile machine. 2. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the management number is instructed from the transmission side by designating a subaddress in the D channel protocol of the ISDN network. 3. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the management number is instructed by a number designation transmission unit used in a normal confidential transmission service or the like. 4. A facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for setting and executing a service for automatically outputting a document received in an inbox at a predetermined time. 5. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for setting and executing a service for automatically multicopying the output of the document received in the inbox in a predetermined number of copies. . 6. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for setting and executing a service for automatically discharging the output of the document received in the inbox to a predetermined stage of the sorter. Facsimile machine. 7. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for setting and executing a service for automatically double-sided recording the output of the document received in the inbox by using the double-sided recording means. Facsimile machine. 8. The device according to claim 1, further comprising means for setting and executing a service for outputting a document received in an inbox by inputting an ID that matches a preset ID. And a facsimile machine. 9. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for selecting whether to automatically output or manually output the document received in the inbox. 10. A facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for setting and executing a service for limiting a size of a document received in an inbox and performing the processing. 11. A facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for setting and executing a service for automatically relay-delivering a document received in an inbox to a predetermined destination. . 12. The document according to claim 1, wherein the document received in the inbox is read using a predetermined ID.
A facsimile apparatus having means for setting and executing a service for ring transmission. 13. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for managing and notifying a history of communication received by the inbox in units of the inbox. 14. A facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for setting and executing a service for automatically stapling and outputting the output of the document received in the inbox.