JPH10126532A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide the facsimile equipment in which memory consumption capacity is reduced by taking into account the fact that both a usual transmission and a polling reception to one destination are rarely performed. SOLUTION: This equipment allows a destination storage section 10 to conduct memory registration corresponding to a destination number to send a sub-address and a password used for usual transmission and a selective polling and a password for the selective polling used for polling reception to a destination. In this case, a facsimile control section 1 is provided to set the mode of accepting the registration of a destination number and to terminate the registration acceptance mode when the set of the sub-address and the password or a set of the selective polling and the password for the selective polling is received together with the destination number.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus capable of transmitting a subaddress and a password used in normal transmission, a selective polling used in polling reception, and a selective polling password to a destination.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a conventional facsimile machine. A facsimile control unit 21 for performing overall control of the facsimile includes a ROM unit in which a control program is stored and a RAM unit (both not shown) for temporarily storing data. The facsimile control unit 21 includes a facsimile modem unit 23 that modulates and demodulates a signal transmitted through the telephone line 22, a printing unit 24 that prints on recording paper based on image data, and an image of a set original (not shown). A reading unit 25 for reading an image, an operation unit 26 provided with numeric keys, one-touch keys, and various function keys, a display unit 27 for displaying a destination number, and a destination number storage unit 28 for registering the destination number are connected. ing.

By the way, G3 in a facsimile machine
The standard defines a new function of transmitting a subaddress and a password used for normal transmission, a selective polling used for polling reception, and a selective polling password to the other party. The specified items are that a data code of up to 20 digits can be given for each of these data lengths, and that the data length is added to the destination number (facsimile number). No, how to use it is up to the facsimile maker.

[0004]

Conventionally, in order to register / read a destination number, the above-mentioned destination number storage unit 28 has been described.
A one-touch key, a shortcut key of the operation unit 26,
Alternatively, the telephone directory function can save the trouble of inputting the destination number as it is using the numeric keypad, but all of the above subaddress, password, selective polling, and selective polling password are added to one destination number. In such a case, a large capacity is required as the memory, so that the facsimile apparatus becomes expensive. Further, if it is necessary to input all of the subaddress, the password, the selective polling, and the selective polling password one by one when inputting the destination using the numeric keypad, the operation becomes cumbersome.

In view of the above circumstances, the present invention focuses on the fact that it is relatively rare to perform both normal transmission and polling reception to one destination, and to improve operability and reduce memory consumption. It is an object of the present invention to provide a facsimile machine that reduces the number of facsimile machines.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a facsimile apparatus according to the present invention uses a subaddress and a password used in normal transmission, a selective polling and a selective polling password used in polling reception as a destination. In the facsimile apparatus which is sent to the sub-address and the password, the selective polling and the mode for accepting the input for the selective polling password are set, and when any one of these sets is inputted, the input accepting mode is set. It is characterized by comprising input control means for ending.

With the above configuration, the input acceptance mode is terminated by inputting the sub-address and the password, so that the process can immediately proceed to the normal transmission processing. In addition, the selective polling and the password for the selective polling are input. As a result, immediately after the input acceptance mode is terminated, it is possible to shift to the polling reception process. That is, in both the normal transmission and the polling reception, the input of the sub-address, the password, the selective polling, and the selective polling password is not required, and the input is smaller than the case where all the inputs are required. Since the time required for the operation is reduced to about half, the usability is improved.

The input data is recognized as a sub address when the display for prompting the input of the sub address is performed, and the input data is recognized as the selective polling when the display for prompting the input of the selective polling is performed. It may be. A display prompting for a password after the input of the sub-address or the selective polling is performed, the data input after the recognition as the sub-address is recognized as the password, and the data input after the recognition as the selective polling is changed to the password for the selective polling. May be recognized.

Further, the facsimile apparatus of the present invention stores a subaddress and a password used for normal transmission and a selective polling and a selective polling password used for polling reception in advance in correspondence with a destination number in order to send the same to the destination. In a facsimile apparatus that allows registration, a mode for accepting registration of a destination number was set, and one of a pair of a subaddress and a password and a selective polling and a selective polling password was input along with the destination number. In this case, a registration control unit for terminating the registration acceptance mode is provided.

With the above arrangement, for example, two storage areas for storing a numeric code of a maximum of 20 digits are secured for one destination number, and such areas are used for sub-addresses and passwords, and for selective polling. In this configuration, the sub address, the password, the selective polling, and the password for the selective polling are all registered in the memory together with the memory registration of the destination number, that is, a numeric code of up to 20 digits. Can be reduced as compared with the case where four storage areas are stored for one destination number.

The input data is recognized as a sub-address when the display prompting the input of the sub-address is performed, and the input data is recognized as the selective polling when the display prompting the input of the selective polling is performed. It may be. A display prompting for a password after the input of the sub-address or the selective polling is performed, the data input after the recognition as the sub-address is recognized as the password, and the data input after the recognition as the selective polling is changed to the password for the selective polling. May be recognized.

Further, the facsimile apparatus of the present invention has a memory in which a subaddress and a password used for normal transmission, and a selective polling and a selective polling password used for polling reception are associated with a destination number in order to be transmitted to the destination. In a facsimile apparatus capable of performing registration, a means for reading out a destination number registered in advance in a memory and data registered corresponding to the destination number in response to a key operation, and normal transmission and polling reception. Determining means for determining which is selected, and when the read data is recognized as selective polling although normal transmission is selected, or when the read data is selected as polling reception is selected. Is recognized as a subaddress Characterized in that it and a warning means for performing tell.

[0013] With the above arrangement, data input as a subaddress and a password is treated as a selective polling and a selective polling password in a polling reception operation, and conversely, a selective polling and a selective polling are performed. It is possible to prevent an error that data inputted as a password for use is handled as a sub-address and a password in normal transmission.

[0014] A control means may be provided for canceling the processing up to that time and shifting to a standby state when a warning is issued by the warning means. According to this, the user is automatically prompted to perform the operation again, and the usability is improved.

[0015]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to this embodiment. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a facsimile control unit that controls the entire facsimile, and includes a ROM unit in which a control program is stored and a RAM unit (both not shown) for temporarily storing data. The facsimile control unit 1 includes a component that is a basic element of the facsimile apparatus, that is, a facsimile modem unit 3 that modulates and demodulates a signal transmitted through the telephone line 2, and prints on a recording sheet based on image data. A printing unit 4 for performing reading, a reading unit 5 for reading an image of a set document (not shown), an operation unit 6 provided with numeric keys, one-touch keys, and various function keys, and a display unit for displaying a destination number, an operation instruction, and the like. 7 is connected.

Further, the facsimile control unit 1 includes:
As the components according to the embodiment of the present invention, a normal transmission / polling reception determination unit 8, a warning control unit 9, a destination storage unit 10, a subaddress / selective polling registration check unit 11, and a voice generation unit 12 are connected. I have.

The destination storage unit 10 stores a destination number corresponding to a one-touch key, a shortcut key, or the like in a format similar to that of the related art.
It is also possible to register any one set of a subaddress and a password used in normal transmission, and a selective polling and a selective polling password used in polling reception. Specific operation contents for registration will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

The subaddress / selective polling registration check unit 11 checks whether the data added to the destination number read from the destination storage unit 10 indicates a subaddress or a selective polling. It has become. This check can be performed based on information obtained from the operation status at the time of registration.

The normal transmission / polling reception determining section 8 is a functional part for determining which of normal transmission and polling reception has been selected. Generally, normal transmission is performed by inputting a destination number (including input using a one-touch key or the like) and operating a start key. Polling reception is performed by inputting a destination number (including input using a one-touch key or the like).
It is executed by operating a polling key and operating a start key. It is possible to determine whether the transmission is the normal transmission or the polling reception from the operation status described above.

When the facsimile control unit 1 obtains from the normal transmission / polling reception determining unit 8 information that normal transmission has been selected, the facsimile control unit 1 provides display data for prompting the input of a sub-address to the display unit 7, When the information that the reception is selected is obtained, display data for prompting the input of the selective polling is provided to the display unit 7. Specific contents will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

The warning control unit 9 determines whether the normal transmission or the polling reception is selected by the information indicating the selection.
And the check information from the sub-address / selective polling registration check unit 11. Then, when the read data is recognized as selective polling even though normal transmission is selected, or when the read data is recognized as a subaddress even when polling reception is selected. The warning information is sent to the facsimile control unit 1.

When the facsimile control unit 1 obtains the warning information from the warning control unit 9, the facsimile control unit 1 supplies a signal for generating a warning sound to the voice generation unit 12 and displays display data serving as a warning sentence on the display unit. The section 7 is provided. Further, a warning is issued as described above, and control for canceling the processing up to that point and shifting to the standby state is performed.

Next, an operation for registering a destination number and additional information corresponding to a one-touch key or a shortcut key will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, the facsimile machine is set to the registration acceptance mode (step 1). Next, the destination number is input using the numeric keypad (step 2), and the input completion key is pressed (step 3). When the input completion key is pressed, the facsimile control unit 1 causes the display unit 7 to display a message for prompting the user to input a subaddress (step 4). Depending on the display, the user may or may not key in the sub-address (step 5). When the input completion key is pressed (step 6), the facsimile control unit 1 determines whether a sub address has been input (step 7). Here, when data is input in step 5 described above,
The data is registered in the destination storage unit 10 as a sub address. That is, in this case, it is determined that the sub-address has been input. However, if the input completion key is pressed without data input in step 5, it is determined in step 7 that the sub-address has not been input. You will decide.

If it is determined in step 7 that the sub-address has not been registered, the facsimile control unit 1 causes the display unit 7 to display a message for prompting the user to input a selective polling (step 8). .
The user inputs a selective polling key (step 9) and presses an input completion key (step 10). When the input completion key is pressed, the facsimile control unit 1 registers the data input in step 9 as selective polling.

If the answer is Yes in step 7 and after step 10, the facsimile controller 1
Causes the display unit 7 to display a message prompting the user to input a password (step 11). The user inputs a password or a password for selective polling by key (step 12) and presses an input completion key (step 1).
3). When the input completion key is pressed, the facsimile control unit 1 registers the data input in step 12 as a password when the result in step 7 is Yes, and the result is No in step 7. In such a case, the password is registered as a selective polling password. Then, the registration acceptance mode is terminated (step 14), and the process returns to the standby state.

As described above, only one of the pair of the sub-address and the password or the pair of the selective polling and the password for the selective polling is registered in the memory. More specifically, it is sufficient to secure two storage areas for a numeric code of up to 20 digits for one destination number, and use such areas for sub-address and password pairs, and for selective polling and selective polling. Since the password is shared by a set of passwords, the sub-address, the password, the selective polling, and the password for the selective polling are all registered in the memory together with the memory registration of the destination number, that is, a numeric code of up to 20 digits is stored. Memory consumption can be reduced as compared with the case where four storage areas are reserved for one destination number.

Next, with reference to the flow chart of FIG. 3, the operation when the normal destination or the polling reception is executed by specifying the destination with the one-touch key, and the warning process when there is an error will be described. Note that, in this flowchart, steps indicated by a dotted frame indicate steps performed in the normal transmission operation.

First, in the case of normal transmission, an original is set (step 21), a one-touch key in which a destination number is registered is pressed (step 22), and a start key is pressed (step 23). In the case of polling reception,
The one-touch key in which the number of the destination is registered is pressed (step 22), and a key operation for executing polling reception is performed. Here, by the operation of the one-touch key, a set of a sub-address and a password as additional information together with the destination number from the destination storage unit 10,
Alternatively, one of the set of the selective polling and the password for the selective polling is read.

The normal transmission / polling reception determining section 8 determines which of the normal transmission and the polling reception has been selected (step 24), and provides this determination information to the warning control section 9. If the determination information indicates normal transmission, the warning control unit 9 determines whether the additional information of the read destination number is the selective polling (step 25), and performs the facsimile control on the determination information. Give to Part 1. If the facsimile control unit 1 obtains a determination of No, it means that there is no error and executes normal transmission (step 26). After the execution of the normal transmission, the operation ends (step 27), and the operation returns to the standby state.

On the other hand, if the facsimile control unit 1 obtains a determination of Yes, it sends a signal for generating a warning voice to the voice generating unit 12 and displays the display data forming a warning sentence on the display. This is given to the unit 7, and the processing up to that point is canceled (step 28). With this cancellation, the operation ends (step 27), and the operation shifts to the standby state.

When the normal transmission / polling reception determining section 8 determines in step 24 that polling reception has been performed, this determination information is given to the warning control section 9. The warning control unit 9
If it is determined that polling reception has been selected, it is determined whether or not the additional information of the read destination number is a subaddress (step 29), and this determination information is provided to the facsimile control unit 1. Facsimile control unit 1
If the judgment is No, there is no error and polling reception is executed (step 30). After the execution of the polling reception, the operation ends (step 2).
7) Return to the standby state.

On the other hand, if the facsimile control unit 1 obtains a determination of Yes, it sends a signal for generating a warning voice to the voice generating unit 12 and displays display data forming a warning sentence on the display. It is provided to the unit 7 and further cancels the operation for normal transmission (step 28).
By this cancellation, the operation ends (step 2).
7) Transition to the standby state.

Thus, although the normal transmission is selected,
When the additional information of the destination number read by the one-touch key operation in step 23 is the selective polling, or when the polling reception is selected, the destination number of the destination number read by the one-touch key operation in step 23 is selected. If the additional information is a subaddress, a warning will be issued. Accordingly, in the polling reception operation, the data input as the sub-address and the password is treated as the selective polling and the password for the selective polling, and conversely, the data inputted as the selective polling and the password for the selective polling are not recognized. ,
In normal transmission, an error treated as a subaddress and a password can be prevented.

Further, when the warning is issued, the execution of the operation up to that point is canceled and the apparatus shifts to the standby state, so that the user is automatically prompted to perform the operation again, and the usability is improved.

Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 4, the operation of executing the normal transmission or the polling reception when the subaddress, the password, the selective polling, and the selective polling password are not registered in advance will be described. Note that, in this flowchart, steps indicated by a dotted frame indicate steps performed in the normal transmission operation.

First, in the case of normal transmission, an original is set (step 31), the number of the destination is input using the numeric keypad (step 32), and the input completion key is pressed (step 33). In the case of the polling reception, the step 31 is unnecessary, and after performing a key operation for executing the polling reception, similarly to the above, the destination number is input using the numeric keypad (step 32), and the input is performed. Press the completion key (step 33).

The normal transmission / polling reception determining section 8 determines which of the normal transmission and the polling reception has been selected (step 34), and provides this determination information to the facsimile control section 1. The facsimile control unit 1 executes step 34
In step 35, when it is determined that the transmission is the normal transmission, the display unit 7 is caused to display a message prompting the user to input a subaddress. The user key-inputs the sub-address according to the display (step 36) and presses the input completion key (step 39). When the input completion key is pressed, the facsimile control unit 1 recognizes the data input in step 36 as a sub address. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 34 that the polling has been received, the display unit 7 is caused to display a message prompting the user to input selective polling (step 37). The user inputs a selective polling key according to the display (step 38), and presses an input completion key (step 39). When the input completion key is pressed, the facsimile controller 1 recognizes the data input in step 38 as selective polling.

Next, the facsimile control section 1 causes the display section 7 to display a message for prompting the input of a password (step 40). The user inputs a password or a password for selective polling by key (step 41) and presses an input completion key (step 42). When the input completion key is pressed, the facsimile control unit 1 recognizes the data input in step 41 as a password when it is determined in step 34 that normal transmission is performed, and determines in step 34 that polling reception has been performed. If so, the password is recognized as a selective polling password.

Thereafter, when the start key is pressed (step 42), the facsimile control section 1 determines whether to perform normal transmission or polling reception based on the determination information obtained in step 34 (step 43). If it is transmission, normal transmission is executed (step 44). If it is polling reception, polling reception is executed (step 4).
5) After the execution, the operation ends (step 46), and returns to the standby state.

Thus, the sub-address and the password,
And a mode for accepting an input of a selective polling and a password for selective polling is set, and if any one of these sets is inputted, the input accepting mode is terminated, that is, step 35 and step 37 are selected. Since a new screen prompting for input is not displayed after step 41, it is possible to immediately shift to normal transmission or polling reception processing. Therefore, in both the normal transmission and the polling reception, the subaddress, the password, the selective polling, and the input for the selective polling password are not required, and the input is smaller than when all the inputs are required. Since the time required for the operation is reduced to about half, the usability is improved.

[0042]

As described above, according to the present invention, the subaddress, the password, the selective polling,
In addition, it is possible to avoid troublesome operation and increase in memory consumption when all input or registration of the selective polling password is required.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an operation of registering a destination number, a sub address, and the like corresponding to a one-touch key or a shortcut key according to the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation when a normal destination or a polling reception is performed by specifying a destination by a one-touch key according to the embodiment of the present invention and a warning process for an erroneous operation.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation when executing normal transmission or polling reception when a sub address or the like is not registered in advance according to the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a conventional facsimile machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Facsimile control part 6 Operation part 7 Display part 8 Normal transmission / polling reception judgment part 9 Warning control part 10 Destination storage part 11 Sub address / selective polling registration check part 12 Voice generation part

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A facsimile apparatus in which a subaddress and a password used in normal transmission and a selective polling and a selective polling password used in polling reception are sent to the other party, wherein the subaddress and the password and the selective polling and the selective polling are transmitted. A facsimile apparatus comprising an input control means for setting a mode for receiving an input of a password, and terminating the input reception mode when any one of these sets is input. 2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: recognizing the input data as a sub-address when the display prompting the input of the sub-address is performed, and recognizing the data input as the selective polling when performing the display prompting the input of the selective polling. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein
A facsimile apparatus according to claim 1. 3. A display prompting for a password after the input of the sub-address or the selective polling is performed, the data input after recognizing the sub-address is recognized as a password, and the data input after recognizing the selective polling is selected. 3. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the facsimile apparatus is recognized as a polling password. 4. A facsimile machine in which a sub address and a password used in normal transmission, and a selective polling and a selective polling password used in polling reception can be registered in a memory in advance in correspondence with a destination number in order to be transmitted to the destination. In the device, set the mode to accept the registration of the destination number, and set the registration reception mode when either the sub-address and the password, or the selective polling and the password for the selective polling are input together with the destination number. A facsimile apparatus comprising registration control means for terminating the registration. 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: recognizing data input as a sub-address when the display prompting the input of the sub-address is performed, and recognizing data input when the display prompting the input of the selective polling is performed. 5. The method according to claim 4, wherein
A facsimile apparatus according to claim 1. 6. A display prompting for a password after the input of the sub-address or the selective polling is performed, the data input after recognizing the sub-address is recognized as a password, and the data input after recognizing the selective polling is selected. 6. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the facsimile apparatus recognizes a polling password. 7. A facsimile machine in which memory registration can be performed in advance in correspondence with a destination number in order to send a subaddress and a password used in normal transmission, a selective polling and a selective polling password used in polling reception to a destination. Means for reading out a destination number registered in advance in memory and data registered corresponding to the destination number in response to a key operation, and determining whether normal transmission or polling reception has been selected; A determination unit that determines whether the read data is recognized as selective polling even though normal transmission is selected, or that the read data is recognized as a subaddress even though polling reception is selected. Warning means for giving a warning in the case. Facsimile apparatus according to claim and. 8. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising control means for canceling the processing so far and shifting to a standby state when a warning is issued by said warning means.