JPH10191016A - Data communication equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform transmission through a public communication network in the case of regarding secrecy as important and through the internet in the case of other general information by providing both of a means capable of executing an internet standard protocol and a communication means for using the public communication network in a facsimile equipment and providing the means for selecting which communication network is to be used. SOLUTION: Destinations for using the internet and the destinations for using the public communication network corresponding to the respective destinations are registered in an IP address and telephone number registration circuit 24 corresponding to calling destinations. The communication network is selected by a using communication network selection button 26. Also, by performing the communication of one information sentence by attaching the same document number, the communication through the internet and the communication through the public communication network can be switched and executed on a transmitter side. At that time, on a receiver side, after the reception of both communication is ended, the sentences can be connected.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a data communication apparatus such as a facsimile apparatus capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a facsimile apparatus of this kind, when a call to a public communication network is selected, a DTM is called.
A selection signal is output to the exchange by an F signal or a DC impulse signal, a call connection is established with a partner facsimile terminal using a public communication network, and thereafter, facsimile communication is executed.

On the other hand, when a destination of communication via the Internet is input, a dedicated line IP connection is made to this destination. After that, the facsimile information is converted into the TIFF format by the TCP-IP protocol, and facsimile transmission is performed according to the MINE.

[0004]

As described above, in the conventional facsimile apparatus, communication via the Internet and communication via the public communication network were completely independent.

[0005] Here, facsimile communication via a public communication network has high communication cost, but is excellent in confidentiality, reliability and real-time property. On the other hand, facsimile communication via the Internet is inferior in confidentiality, certainty, and real-time, but the communication cost is low. For this reason, in the conventional apparatus, the fact is that the user cannot effectively utilize both advantages.

As described above, in the conventional facsimile apparatus, whether to execute facsimile communication or Internet communication is determined by an operator's selection. However, in the future, it is expected that devices having both a facsimile communication function and an Internet communication function will become widespread. Each time the operator selects,
There is a problem that the work load increases.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a data communication device capable of effectively selecting and executing communication via the Internet and communication via a public communication network.

[0008]

Means for Solving the Problems The first invention of the present application is:
Protocol executing means for executing an Internet standard protocol, connecting means for connecting to an Internet provider, calling means for making a call using a public communication network,
In a data communication apparatus having communication means for communicating information using a public communication network, registration means for registering an Internet destination and a destination using a public communication network corresponding to each destination, and a transmitter side When communicating one information sentence in (1), a designation means for designating information transmission by communication through the Internet or information transmission by communication through a public communication network; And a storage unit for combining and storing these sentences after the reception of both information by communication via the public communication network. Further, the second invention of the present application provides communication via a public communication network,
Alternatively, there is provided a selection means for selecting communication via the Internet, and a communication network is selected by the selection means on the transmitter side, and the same document number is added to the same information sentence.

In the first and second aspects of the invention, for example, cost information is transmitted through a public communication network with emphasis on confidentiality, and other general information is transmitted via the Internet with emphasis on low cost. It becomes possible to do. Further, since such information can be combined as one sentence on the receiver side, the user on the receiver side can receive the received information as one sentence without being conscious of the transmitted network.

[0010] Further, according to a third invention of the present application, when communication via a public communication network is executed, the first invention for notifying whether or not communication via the Internet is executed after the end of the communication. Notifying means and second notifying means for notifying, when the communication via the Internet is executed, whether or not the communication via the public communication network is executed after the end of the communication. . As a result, for example, one sentence can be transmitted by switching between two or more networks, such as communication via the Internet, communication via the public communication network, communication via the Internet, and direct transmission. become.

[0011] Further, the fourth invention of the present application is a communication system in which, when communication via the public communication network and communication via the Internet are executed in the communication of one information sentence, the receiver side has continuous communication. The information is output to a recording medium. As a result, the operator on the receiver side can obtain the information printed out as one piece of text information without being conscious of the network used, so that there is no inconvenience, the communication cost is low, and the communication is excellent in confidentiality. Becomes possible.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a data communication device having an Internet standard protocol,
Setting means for setting a communication mode, and determining whether to execute facsimile communication based on the ITU-T recommendation or data communication based on the Internet standard protocol according to the set communication mode. And This makes it possible to automatically select facsimile communication such as G3 based on the ITU-T recommendation and communication utilizing the advantages of data communication based on the Internet standard protocol.

[0013] In a sixth aspect of the present invention, the confidential communication is selected by the setting means,
-Performs facsimile communication based on the T recommendation, and executes data communication based on the Internet standard protocol when confidential communication is not selected. Accordingly, in the case of confidential communication that requires a high degree of confidentiality, facsimile communication based on G3 or the like is performed with priority given to confidentiality of communication and certainty of communication. If it is not low confidential communication, data communication based on the Internet standard protocol is performed, and priority is given to reducing communication costs.

[0014] In a seventh aspect of the present invention, when the emergency communication is selected by the setting means, the ITU
-Perform facsimile communication based on the T recommendation, and execute data communication based on the Internet standard protocol when emergency communication is not selected. Thereby, in the case of highly urgent communication, communication based on G3 or the like is performed with priority given to real-time communication,
On the other hand, in the case of low urgency communication, data communication based on the Internet standard protocol is performed, and reduction of communication cost can be prioritized.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in a communication apparatus having means for detecting whether or not a partner receiver has confirmed transmitted information, when transmission in a specific mode is selected, If information other than the information to be transmitted is transmitted and the confirmation signal of the other receiver can be detected under predetermined conditions, the information to be transmitted is transmitted, and if the confirmation signal of the other receiver cannot be detected under the predetermined conditions. A message indicating that the operator of the receiver does not transmit because of the absence, and information to be transmitted is not transmitted.

A ninth invention of the present application is characterized in that the predetermined condition is within a predetermined time. Also,
A tenth invention of the present application is characterized in that confidential communication is used as the specific mode.

According to the eighth to tenth aspects, the transmission information in the specific mode can be transmitted after the operator of the other receiver always confirms that the information will be read immediately. Don't worry if the operator will read it. Further, it is possible to prevent the transmission information from remaining in the memory of the partner receiver so that confidentiality cannot be ensured.

The eleventh invention of the present application is an ITU-
The facsimile communication based on the T recommendation is performed. A twelfth invention of the present application is characterized by executing data communication using an Internet standard protocol.

Thus, the eighth invention can be applied to facsimile communication such as G3 and Internet communication.

[0020]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to first and second embodiments of the present invention.

An NCU (network control unit) 2 connects to a terminal of the line in order to use the telephone network for data communication and the like.
It controls connection of a telephone exchange network, switches to a data communication path, and holds a loop. The NCU 2 connects the telephone line 2a to the telephone 4 when the signal level (signal line 20a) from the control circuit 20 is “0”, and connects the telephone line 2a when the signal level is “1”. It is connected to the facsimile machine side.
In a normal state, the telephone line 2a is connected to the telephone 4 side.

The hybrid circuit 6 separates the transmission system signal and the reception system signal, sends the transmission signal from the addition circuit 12 to the telephone line 2a via the NCU 2, and transmits the signal from the other party via the NCU 2. The signal is received and sent to the modem 8 via the signal line 6a.

The modem 8 is based on ITU-T Recommendation V. 8,
V. 21, V.I. 27ter, V.I. 29, V.I. 17, V.I.
34, and performs modulation and demodulation based on
Each transmission mode is designated by the signal line 20c. The modulator / demodulator 8 receives a signal output on a signal line 20b, outputs modulated data on a signal line 8a, receives a received signal output on a signal line 6a, and outputs demodulated data on a signal line 8b. Output.

The ANSam transmitting circuit 10 is a circuit for transmitting an ANSam signal. When a signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 20d, the ANSam transmitting circuit 10 transmits the ANSam signal to the signal line 10a and outputs the ANSam signal to the signal line 20d. When the signal of the signal level “0” is being output, no signal is output to the signal line 10a.

The addition circuit 12 inputs the information of the signal line 8a and the information of the signal line 10a, and adds the result of the addition to the signal line 12a.
a. The reading circuit 14 reads an image of a document and outputs the read image data to a signal line 14a. The recording circuit 16 is for sequentially recording information output to the signal line 20e line by line.

The memory circuit 18 is used for storing raw information of read data or encoded information, and also for storing received information or decoded information.

When a calling command pulse is generated on the signal line 20g, the calling circuit 22 inputs the telephone number information output on the signal line 20f and sends a selection signal corresponding to the telephone number information to the signal line 2b. Is output to

The registration circuit 24 has a destination (IP address) for communicating via the Internet and a destination (telephone number) for communicating via the public communication network corresponding to the destination of one-touch dialing or speed dialing. Is registered through the signal line 24a.

The selection button 26 is a button for selecting a communication network to be used, more specifically, a communication via the Internet or a communication via a public communication network. A pressing pulse is generated at 26a.

The display circuit 28 is a circuit for displaying a communication network to be used. When a clear pulse is generated on the signal line 20h, "communication via the public communication network" is displayed, and thereafter, a pressing pulse is displayed on the signal line 26a. Every time it occurs, the display repeats “communication via the Internet” → “communication via the public communication network” → “communication via the Internet”.

When "communication via public communication network" is displayed, a signal of signal level "0" is output to signal line 28a, and when "communication via Internet" is displayed, A signal of signal level "1" is output to signal line 28a.

The operation unit 30 has a one-touch dial, a speed dial, a numeric keypad, a * key, a # key, a ＠ key, a key, a registration key for the circuit 24, a set key, a start key, and other function keys. The pressed key information is output to the signal line 30a.

The signal line 20i is a LAN.
PC32, PC34, PC36, PC38, PC40
Is connected, which is connected to the provider.

The control circuit 20 controls the entire facsimile apparatus. In particular, the control circuit 20 performs the following control in the first embodiment of the present invention.

First, during communication of one information sentence, the transmitter performs processing for switching between communication via the Internet and communication via the public communication network. Further, on the receiver side, after the reception of both the information received through communication via the Internet and the information received through communication via the public communication network is completed, these texts are combined and stored in a memory.

Further, based on the selection by the selection button 26, a communication via a public communication network or a communication via the Internet is selected, and a process of adding the same text number to the same information text is performed. .

Specifically, first, communication via the Internet is executed, and thereafter, communication via a public communication network is executed. Alternatively, conversely, first, communication via the public communication network may be performed, and then communication via the Internet may be performed.

Here, on the transmitter side, when reading the transmission information, the first page and the second page select communication via the Internet, the third page selects communication via the public communication network, and It is assumed that communication on the fourth and fifth pages is selected via the Internet.

In actual transmission in this case, first, communication via the Internet is executed, a specific document number (for example, 1234) is assigned, and the first, second, fourth, and fifth pages are assigned. The transmission information of the page is transmitted, and the fact is notified. After this communication is completed, communication via the public communication network is executed, and the same text number (for example, 123
4) The transmission information of the third page is transmitted.

On the other hand, on the receiver side, when the communication via the public communication network and the communication via the Internet execute one information sentence at the time of communication, the sentence number (for example, 123
Recording media (recording paper) as continuous information based on 4)
Output to

FIGS. 2 to 11 are flowcharts showing the control flow of the control circuit 20 in the first embodiment of the present invention as described above.

In FIG. 2, the operation starts at S0, and at S2
Then, a clear pulse is generated on the signal line 20h, and the communication network to be used is displayed on the public communication network and the display circuit 28.

In S4, the sentence number is set to 1, and in S6
Then, the signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 20a to turn off the CML.

In S8, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 20d, and the ANSam signal is not transmitted.

In step S10, information on the signal line 30a is input, and I / O dialing and abbreviated dialing are performed.
It is determined whether the registration of the P address or the telephone number has been selected.
a, the user inputs an IP address for communication via the Internet and a telephone number for communication via the public communication network corresponding to one-touch dialing and speed dialing, and registers these in the registration circuit 24; Proceed to S14. If not selected, the process directly proceeds to S14.

In S14, the information of the signal line 30a is input, and it is determined whether or not the one-touch dial or the speed dial has been pressed. If the answer is affirmative, the process proceeds to S22. If the answer is negative, the process proceeds to S16.

In S16, it is determined whether or not there is an incoming call from the public communication network or the Internet. If there is an incoming call, the process proceeds to S92. If there is no incoming call, the process proceeds to S18, and other processes are performed.

In step S22, the page counter is set to 1. In step S24, information on the signal line 28a is input, the selected communication network is checked, and if the public communication network is selected, the flow advances to step S26 to change the page. The communication with the counter is stored as communication via the public communication network. If the Internet is selected, the process proceeds to S28, and the communication with the page counter is stored as communication with the page counter.

Next, in S30, the transmission information is read and encoded, and stored in the memory circuit 18. Then, in S32, it is determined whether or not reading of one page has been completed. When the reading has been completed, the process proceeds to S34.

In S34, it is determined whether or not there is read information of the next page. If there is, the flow proceeds to S36, the value of the page counter is incremented by 1, and the flow proceeds to S24.

If not, the flow advances to S38 to determine whether the information just read is only one of the communication networks. If the information is only one of the communication networks, the flow advances to S40.
If the public communication network and the Internet are mixed, the process proceeds to S58.

In S40, it is determined whether or not the information just read is a communication using the public communication network. If all the information is a communication using the public communication network, the process proceeds to S42, and all the communication using the Internet is performed. If so, the process proceeds to S52.

In step S42, the calling circuit 22 is used to call the telephone number registered in the registration circuit 24 corresponding to the designated destination via the public communication network. In S44, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 24a, and the CML is turned on.

Next, in S46, a pre-procedure is performed. Here, the notification of the text number and the notification that all of the text are communicated only through the public communication network are notified. next,
In S48, the information stored in the memory circuit 18 is communicated, and in S50, the post-procedure is performed. Thereafter, the value of the document number is incremented by one in S20, and the process proceeds to S6.

In S52, a call is made via the Internet to an IP address registered in the registration circuit 24 corresponding to the designated destination. Next, in S54, TC
The P-IP protocol is executed, and in S56, the information stored in the memory circuit 18 is stored in the TIFF format as MIME
Send by Here, the notification of the text number and the notification that all the texts are communicated only through the Internet are notified. Thereafter, the value of the document number is set to 1 in S20.
And the process proceeds to S6.

In S58, the communication network for transmitting the first page of the read information is checked. If the communication network is the public communication network, the process proceeds to S64, and if the network is the Internet, the process proceeds to S60.

In S60, a call is made via the Internet to the IP address registered in the registration circuit 24 corresponding to the designated destination. Then, in S62, the TCP-
The IP protocol is executed, and the process proceeds to S82.

In S64, the calling circuit 22 is used to make a call to the telephone number registered in the registration circuit 24 corresponding to the designated destination by way of the public communication network. Then, in S66, the signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 20a to turn on the CML, and in S68, the pre-procedure is performed. Here, the notice of the sentence number and the sentence that this sentence is communicated via the Internet after the end of this communication and becomes a single piece of information, and the total number of pages including the communication via the Internet And, in this communication,
Notify which page to send. For example, a total of five pages are transmitted, and the first page is notified of communication via the public communication network.

Next, in S70, information to be transmitted through the public communication network among the information stored in the memory circuit 18 is transmitted. For example, the information of the first page is transmitted. Thereafter, in S72, a post-procedure is performed, and in S74, the signal line 2
A signal of signal level "0" is output to 0a to turn off CML.

Next, in S76, a call is made via the Internet to the IP address registered in the registration circuit 24 corresponding to the designated destination. Then, in S78, T
Execute the CP-IP protocol.

Next, in S80, the information to be transmitted via the Internet among the information stored in the memory circuit 18 is transmitted in MIME in TIFF format. For example,
The information of the second page, the third page, the fourth page, and the fifth page is transmitted. Here, the notification of the text number and the notification that this text is a continuation of the communication via the public communication network and which page is transmitted. Thereafter, the value of the document number is incremented by one in S20, and the process proceeds to S6.

In S82, the information to be transmitted via the Internet among the information stored in the memory circuit 18 is transmitted in MIME in TIFF format. For example,
The information of the first page, the second page, the fourth page, and the fifth page is transmitted. Here, the notification of the text number, this text is communicated via the public communication network after this communication ends,
A notification indicating that the information is one information sentence, a total number of pages including communication via the Internet, and a page to be transmitted in the current communication are notified. For example, a total of five pages are transmitted, and the first page, the second page, the fourth page, and the fifth page are notified that the communication is via the Internet.

Next, in S84, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 20a, and the CML is turned on. next,
In S86, a pre-procedure is performed. Here, the notification of the text number, that this text is a continuation of communication via the Internet,
Notify which page to send.

At S88, the information stored in the memory circuit 18 is transmitted through the public communication network. For example, the information of the third page is transmitted. After this, S
The post-procedure is performed at 90, the value of the document number is incremented by 1 at S20, and the process proceeds to S6.

In S92, it is determined whether or not the call is from the public communication network. If the call is from the public communication network, the process proceeds to S94. If the call is from the Internet, the process proceeds to S1.
Go to 10.

In S94, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 20a to turn on the CML. In S96, the pre-procedure is performed. Here, the document number is stored, and subsequently, whether or not there is communication via the Internet is stored.

Next, in S98, the image signal is received in the memory. Here, the page number is also stored. Then, in S100, a post-procedure is performed, and in S102, a signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 20a to turn off the CML.

Next, in step S104, the information stored in step S96 is input. Then, it is determined whether or not there is communication via the Internet.
Proceed to 06.

In S106, the information received in memory with the same document number is recorded in page order. Thereafter, the value of the document number is incremented by one in S20, and the process proceeds to S6.

In S108, it is determined whether or not there is an incoming call from the Internet, and if so, the process proceeds to S124.

In S110, the TCP-IP protocol is executed. In S112, MIME information is received in the TIFF format and stored in the memory circuit 18.
Here, the page number is also stored. In addition, the document number is stored, and subsequently, whether or not there is communication via the public communication network is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S122.

At S114, the TCP-IP protocol is executed. At S116, MIME information is received in TIFF format and stored in the memory circuit 18.
Here, the page number is also stored. In addition, the document number is stored, and subsequently, whether or not there is communication via the public communication network is stored.

In S118, it is determined whether or not they have the same sentence number. If they are not the same sentence number, the flow proceeds to S120, other reception processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to S108.

If the sentence number is the same, the process proceeds to S122, the information stored in S112 or S116 is input, and it is determined whether or not there is communication via the public communication network. If not, go to S106.

At S124, it is determined whether or not there is an incoming call from the public communication network. In S126, a pre-procedure is performed. Here, the document number is stored, and subsequently, whether or not there is communication via the Internet is stored.

At S128, it is determined whether or not they have the same text number. If they are not the same text number, the flow proceeds to S130, other reception processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to S124.

If the sentence numbers are the same, the process proceeds to S132, and the image signal is received in the memory. Here, the page number is also stored. Then, in S134, a post-procedure is performed, and in S136, a signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 20a, and the CML is turned off. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S104.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In the second embodiment, when the communication via the public communication network is executed in the first embodiment, it is notified whether or not the communication via the Internet is executed after the end of the communication. Further, when communication via the Internet is executed, it is notified whether or not communication via the public communication network is executed after the end of the communication. Here, for example, in the transmission of five pages, the first page, the second page, the fourth page, and the fifth page are selected to communicate via the Internet, and the third page is selected to communicate via the public communication network. It is assumed that it is selected. At this time, first, connect to the Internet IP address,
Page information, then make a call to the public network telephone number, send the third page information, and then connect again to the Internet IP address, page 4, fifth
Send page information.

FIGS. 12 to 14 are flow charts showing the flow of a part different from that of the first embodiment (FIGS. 2 to 11) in the control of the control circuit 20 in the second embodiment of the present invention as described above. It is.

In FIG. 12, S140 is the same as N in S38.
O is represented. Then, in S142, 1 is set to the page counter.

At S144, the page information of the page count determines which communication network has been selected to use, and if a public communication network has been selected, the process proceeds to S162. If the Internet is selected, S14
6, the same control as in S60 and S62 described above, that is, a call is made via the Internet to the IP address registered in the registration circuit 24 corresponding to the designated destination, and T
A process for executing the CP-IP protocol is executed, and S14
Proceed to 8.

At S148, the page information of the page counter stored in the memory circuit 18 is transmitted in MIME in TIFF format. Here, the document number is also notified. Then, in S150, the value of the page counter is incremented by one.

Next, in S152, it is determined whether or not there is page information of this page counter. If there is, the flow proceeds to S156, and if not, the flow proceeds to S154 (S20).

At S156, the page of this page counter determines whether or not communication via the Internet is selected. If it is selected, the process proceeds to S148, and if not, the process proceeds to S157.

In S157, it is determined whether or not there is communication via the public communication network for the text after the current page counter. If there is, the flow proceeds to S158; otherwise, the flow proceeds to S190.

In S158, this sentence notifies that communication via the public communication network will be executed after this communication is completed. In S160, a signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 20a to turn on the CML. In S162, the same control as in S64 and S66 described above, that is, the calling circuit 2
Call to the telephone number registered in the registration circuit 24 corresponding to the designated destination using the public communication network,
The signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 20a to output the CM
A process for turning on L is executed.

In S164, it is determined whether or not this sentence has communication via the Internet after the current page counter. If there is, the flow proceeds to S168; otherwise, S188.
Proceed to.

In S168, a pre-procedure is performed. Here, the text number is notified, and the text notifies that the communication via the Internet is executed after the communication is completed.

In S170, the page information of the page counter stored in the memory circuit 18 is transmitted. In S172,
Increment the value of the page counter by one.

Next, in S174, it is determined whether or not the page of this page counter has page information.
Proceeding to 176, the post-procedure is executed, and the above-described S2
Go to 0.

If there is page information, the flow advances to step S180 to determine whether or not the page of this page counter has selected communication via the public communication network. If the response is an affirmative response, the flow advances to step S182 to execute the intermediate procedure. Go to step S170.
If the response is a negative response, the process proceeds to S184 to execute a post-procedure. In S186, a signal of the signal level “0” is output to the signal line 20a, and the CML is turned off. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S146.

In S188, a pre-procedure is performed. Here, the text number is notified, and the text notifies that the communication via the Internet is not executed after the communication is completed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S170.

In S190, this sentence notifies that communication via the public communication network will not be executed after the end of this communication. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S20 in S192.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to the third to fifth embodiments of the present invention.

An NCU (network control unit) 102 connects a telephone line to a terminal of the line in order to use the telephone network for data communication and the like, controls connection of a telephone exchange network, and switches to a data communication path. Or to maintain a loop. If the signal level (signal line 120a) from control circuit 120 is “0”, NCU 102 connects telephone line 102a to telephone set 104, and if the signal level is “1”, NCU 102 connects telephone line 102a. It is connected to the facsimile machine side. In a normal state, the telephone line 102a is connected to the telephone 104.

Hybrid circuit 106 separates the transmission system signal and the reception system signal, sends the transmission signal from addition circuit 112 to telephone line 102a via NCU 102, and transmits the signal from the other party via NCU 102. The signal is received and sent to the modem 108 via the signal line 106a.

The modulator / demodulator 108 is compliant with ITU-T Recommendation V.
8, V.I. 21, V.I. 27ter, V.I. 29, V.I. 17,
V. The modulation and the demodulation are performed based on the signal line 34, and each transmission mode is designated by the signal line 120c. The modem 108 receives the signal output on the signal line 120b, outputs the modulated data on the signal line 108a, receives the received signal output on the signal line 106a, and outputs the demodulated data on the signal line 108b. Output.

The ANSam sending circuit 110 outputs the ANSam
This is a circuit for transmitting a signal. When a signal of signal level “1” is output to the signal line 120d, the signal line 110
a when the signal of signal level “0” is output to the signal line 120 d,
No signal is output at 0a.

The addition circuit 112 inputs the information of the signal line 108a and the information of the signal line 110a, and outputs the result of the addition to the signal line 112a. Read circuit 114
Is for reading an image of a document and outputting the read image data to a signal line 114a. The recording circuit 116
The information output to the signal line 120e is sequentially recorded line by line.

The memory circuit 118 is used for storing raw information of read data or encoded information, and also for storing received information or decoded information.

The confidential communication selection button 122 is a button for selecting confidential communication. When this button 122 is pressed, a pressing pulse is generated on the signal line 122a.

The confidential communication display lamp 124 indicates that confidential communication has been selected.
When a clear pulse is generated at f, the confidential communication indicator lamp 1
24 is turned off, and thereafter, every time a pressing pulse is generated on the signal line 122a, lighting-off-lighting-lighting is repeated. Here, when the confidential communication display lamp is lit, the signal line 124a
And outputs a signal of signal level "0" to the signal line 124a when the confidential communication display lamp is turned off.

The emergency communication selection button 126 is a button for selecting emergency communication. When this button 126 is pressed, a pressing pulse is generated on the signal line 126a.

Emergency communication selection lamp 128 is a lamp for indicating that emergency communication has been selected.
When a clear pulse is generated in g, the emergency communication indicator lamp 1
28 is turned off, and thereafter, every time a pressing pulse is generated on the signal line 126a, the lighting->light-off-> lighting is repeated. Here, when the emergency communication indicator lamp 128 is lit, the signal line 1
A signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 28a, and when the emergency communication indicator lamp 128 is off, the signal line 128a
To output a signal of signal level "0".

The operation unit 130 has one-touch dials, speed dials, numeric keys, * / # keys, start keys, registration keys to the circuit 132, set keys, other function keys, and the like. Is output to the signal line 130a.

The registration circuit 132 corresponds to the call destination, and
This is a circuit for registering a destination for performing G3 communication using TN and a destination for performing data communication using the Internet via a signal line 132a.

The signal line 140a represents a LAN. The LAN is connected to PCs 134, 136, and 138, and is connected to the Internet 144. The signal line 102a, which is the telephone line described above,
N142.

The control circuit 120 particularly controls the communication mode according to the ITU-T Recommendation T.30 according to the setting of the communication mode in the third embodiment of the present invention. A process is performed to determine whether to execute G3 communication based on H.30 or data communication based on the Internet standard protocol. When the confidential communication is selected here, the ITU-T Recommendation T.30 is used. G based on 30
3 When communication is executed and confidential communication is not selected,
A process for executing data communication based on the Internet standard protocol is performed.

FIGS. 16 and 17 are flowcharts showing the control flow of the control circuit 120 in the third embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 16, the operation starts at S200. Then, in S202, a clear pulse is generated on the signal line 120f, and the confidential communication display lamp 124 is turned off.
At 204, a clear pulse is generated on the signal line 120g,
The emergency communication indicator lamp 128 is turned off.

In S206, a signal of signal level "0" is output to signal line 120a, and CML is turned off. S208
Then, the signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 120d, and the ANSam signal is not transmitted.

At S210, the signal on signal line 130a is input, and it is determined whether or not the PSTN and the registration image of the destination to be connected to the Internet have been selected corresponding to the call destination. The process proceeds to S214 if not selected.

At S212, the signal on signal line 130a is input, and the address for G3 communication using PSTN and the address for data communication using the Internet correspond to the call destination via signal line 132a. Circuit 13
Register to 2. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S214.

At S214, information on the signal line 130a is input, and it is determined whether or not a call is selected. If a call is selected, the process proceeds to S218. If a call is not selected, S2 is performed.
Proceed to S16, perform other processing, and proceed to S206.

In S218, information on the signal line 124a is input, and it is determined whether or not confidential communication has been selected. If confidential communication has been selected, the process proceeds to S220, via the PSTN registered in the circuit 132. If the confidential communication has not been selected, the process proceeds to S230, and the circuit 132
Connect to the destination via the Internet registered in.

In S220, via signal line 132a,
A dial number for performing PSTN G3 communication is input from the circuit 132 in correspondence with the destination designated for the current call, and the destination is dialed. In S222, a signal of the signal level “1” is output to the signal line 120a, and the CML is turned on.

Next, in S224, V. 8, V.I. 21 is performed, and in S228, V. 27ten, V.A. 2
9, V.I. 17, V.I. 34 image transmission is performed. Further, S22
8, V.I. 21, V.I. After performing 34 procedures, the process proceeds to S202.

In S230, a connection is made via the signal line 132a to a destination corresponding to the destination specified for the current call and performing data communication using the Internet. In step S232, the TCP / IP protocol is executed. In step S234, the image data in the TIFF format is transmitted by using the SMTP. Thereafter, S202
Proceed to.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In the fourth embodiment, the G3 communication is executed when the emergency communication is selected instead of the confidential communication in the third embodiment, and the Internet standard protocol is used when the emergency communication is not selected. To execute data communication based on.

FIG. 18 shows the control of the control circuit 120 in the fourth embodiment.
It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a part different from 7).

First, in FIG. 18, S250 is replaced with S21.
4 indicates YES. Then, in S252, the information of the signal line 128a is input, and it is determined whether or not emergency communication is selected.
4 (S220), and if emergency communication is not selected, the process proceeds to S256 (S230).

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In the fifth embodiment, when the confidential communication or the emergency communication is selected in the third embodiment, the G3 communication is executed, and when neither the confidential communication nor the emergency communication is selected, the Internet standard protocol is used. Execute data communication based on.

FIG. 19 shows the control of the control circuit 120 in the fifth embodiment.
It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a part different from 7).

First, in FIG. 19, S240 is replaced with S21.
8 represents NO. Then, in S242, the information of the signal line 128a is input, and it is determined whether or not the emergency communication is selected.
Proceeding to (S220), if emergency communication is not selected, S
Proceed to 246 (S230).

Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to the sixth and seventh embodiments of the present invention.

An NCU (network control unit) 202 is connected to a terminal of the line to use the telephone network for data communication and the like, controls connection of a telephone exchange network, and switches to a data communication path. Or to maintain a loop. If the signal level (signal line 220a) from control circuit 220 is “0”, NCU 202 connects telephone line 202a to telephone 204, and if the signal level is “1”, NCU 202 connects telephone line 202a. It is connected to the facsimile machine side. In a normal state, the telephone line 202a is connected to the telephone 204.

The hybrid circuit 206 separates the transmission system signal and the reception system signal, sends the transmission signal from the addition circuit 212 to the telephone line 202a via the NCU 202, and transmits the signal from the other party via the NCU 202. The signal is received and sent to the modem 208 via the signal line 206a.

The modulator / demodulator 208 is compliant with ITU-T Recommendation V.
8, V.I. 21, V.I. 27ter, V.I. 29, V.I. 17,
V. The modulation and demodulation are performed based on the signal line 34, and each transmission mode is designated by the signal line 220c. The modulator / demodulator 208 receives the signal output on the signal line 220b, outputs the modulated data on the signal line 208a, receives the received signal output on the signal line 206a, and outputs the demodulated data on the signal line 208b. Output.

The ANSam sending circuit 210 outputs the ANSam
This is a circuit for transmitting a signal. When a signal of signal level “1” is output to the signal line 220 d, the signal line 210
a when the signal of the signal level “0” is output to the signal line 220 d,
No signal is output at 0a.

The addition circuit 212 inputs the information on the signal line 208a and the information on the signal line 210a, and outputs the addition result to the signal line 212a. Read circuit 214
Is for reading an image of a document and outputting the read image data to a signal line 214a. The recording circuit 216
The information output to the signal line 220e is sequentially recorded line by line.

The memory circuit 218 is used to store raw information of read data or encoded information, and also stores received information or decoded information.

When a calling signal is generated on the signal line 220g, the calling circuit 222 inputs the telephone number information output on the signal line 220f, and outputs a selection signal on the signal line 202b.

The confidential communication selection button 224 is a button for selecting confidential communication. When this button 224 is pressed, a pressing pulse is generated on the signal line 224a.

The confidential communication display lamp 226 indicates that confidential communication has been selected.
When a clear pulse is generated at h, the confidential communication display lamp is turned off, and thereafter, every time a press pulse is generated on the signal line 224a, “lighting on” → “off” → “lighting” is repeated. Here, the circuit 226 outputs a signal of signal level “0” to the signal line 226a when the confidential communication display lamp 224 is turned off, and outputs a signal to the signal line 226a when the confidential communication display lamp 224 is turned on. A signal of level "1" is output.

The display circuit 228 inputs the information output to the signal line 220i, and outputs, for example, a "message not transmitting because the operator of the receiver is absent".

A signal line 220j represents a LAN, which includes PC 230, PC 232, PC 2
34, PC236, PC238, and PC240 are connected, and are connected to the Internet.

In the sixth embodiment of the present invention, when the transmission in the specific mode (confidential communication) is selected, the control circuit 220 first transmits information other than the information to be transmitted, If the confirmation signal of the partner receiver can be detected in ()), the information to be transmitted is transmitted. If the confirmation signal of the partner receiver cannot be detected under predetermined conditions (within a predetermined time), the operator of the receiver is absent. A message to the effect that transmission is not performed is output, and ITU-T Recommendation G3 facsimile communication that does not transmit information is executed.

FIGS. 21 to 24 are flowcharts showing the control flow of the control circuit 220 in the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 21, the operation starts in S300, and in S302, the display circuit 2 is connected via the signal line 220i.
28 is not displayed. In S304, the signal line 2
A clear pulse is generated at 20h, and the confidential communication indicator lamp 2
26 is turned off.

At S306, a signal of signal level "0" is output to signal line 220a, and CML is turned off. S308
Then, the signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 220d, and the ANSam signal is not transmitted.

At S310, it is determined whether or not a call is selected. If a call is selected, the process proceeds to S314. If a call is not selected, the process proceeds to S312. Other processes are performed, and the process proceeds to S306. Return.

In step S314, the calling circuit 222 is used.
Place a call to the specified destination using PSTN. S31
In 6, the signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 220a, and the CML is turned on.

In S318, the information of the signal line 226a is inputted, and it is determined whether or not the confidential transmission is selected. If the confidential transmission is selected, the process proceeds to S326. If the confidential transmission is not selected, the process proceeds to S320.

In S320, V.V. Perform 21 pre-procedures,
In S322, the designated transmission information is transmitted by G3 communication. In S324, V.V. Perform the post-procedure of S21
Proceed to 306.

In S326, V.V. 21. Perform the pre-procedure. Here, when the operator on the receiver side outputs the reception information from the memory, a reception notification is requested. In S328, in G3 communication, "I will send important information that is confidential information from now on. Please wait for a while. If this information is not output from memory on the receiver side within 3 minutes, important information will be sent at a later date." Send a message.

Thereafter, in S330, V.V. In step S332, a signal having a signal level “0” is output to the signal line 220a, and the CML is turned off.

In S334, 5 minutes is set in the timer. In S336, it is determined whether or not the timer has timed out. If the time has elapsed, the process proceeds to S338, and if not, the process proceeds to S340.

At S338, a message indicating that "important information which is confidential information to be transmitted now will not be transmitted because the operator of the receiver is not present" is displayed on display circuit 228 via signal line 220i. This display is turned off by any key operation of the operator. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S326.

In S340, it is determined whether or not a call signal is detected. If a call number is detected, the flow proceeds to S342, and if no call number is detected, the flow proceeds to S336.

At S342, a signal of signal level "1" is output to signal line 220a, and CML is turned on.

In S344, it is determined whether or not it is a receipt notification from the destination to which the message has been transmitted. If the response is an affirmative response, the process proceeds to S358, and if the response is a negative response, the process proceeds to S346.

At S346, the timer at S334 is stopped, and
In S348, V.V. 21. Perform the pre-procedure. In step S350, the image signal is received and recorded by the G3 communication.
In 2, The post-procedure of 21 is performed.

Next, in S354, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 220a, and the CML is turned off. Then, in S356, the timer stopped in S346 is restarted, and the process proceeds to S336.

In S358, the reception notice received from the receiver is output. Then, in S360, the signal line 2
A signal of signal level "0" is output to 20a, and CML is turned off.

Next, in S362, a wait of 10 seconds is performed.
In S364, the calling circuit 222 is used to call the designated destination called in S314 using the PSTN. Further, in S366, a signal of the signal level “1” is output to the signal line 220a, and the CML is turned on.

Thereafter, at S368, V.V. 21. Perform the pre-procedure. Here, the confidential communication is notified to the partner device. In S370, the transmission information specified by the G3 communication is transmitted. Then, in S372, V.V. 21. The post-procedure is executed, and the process proceeds to S306.

Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In the sixth embodiment, the G3 facsimile communication using the PSTN is used. In the seventh embodiment, data communication using the Internet standard protocol is used.

FIGS. 25 and 26 show the control of the control circuit 220 in the seventh embodiment.
25 is a flowchart showing a flow of a portion different from that of FIG.

First, in FIG. 25, S380 is replaced with S31.
0 represents YES. In step S382, a connection is made to the specified destination using the Internet. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S318 in S384.

S386 represents NO in S318. Then, in S388, the TCP / IP protocol is executed. Next, in S390, the transmission information specified by SMTP is transmitted as an image in TIFF format, and the process proceeds to S306 in S392.

S394 represents YES in S318. Then, in S396, the TCP / IP protocol is executed. Here, when the partner terminal opens the received mail, an instruction to that effect is given.

Next, in S398, by SMTP,
I will send you important information that will be confidential information. Please wait for a while. If this information is not opened on the receiver side within 3 minutes, the important information will be sent at a later date. Send. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S334 in S400.

Next, in FIG. 26, S402 is replaced with S33.
6 represents NO. Then, in S404, it is determined whether or not the mail has been received.
The process proceeds to 408 (S344), and if no e-mail has been received, the process proceeds to S406 (S336).

Step S410 represents step S346. Then, in S412, the TCP / IP protocol is executed, and in S414, the image data in the TIFF format is received by SMTP. After this, S
In 416, the process proceeds to S356.

In steps S418 and S420, the process proceeds from step S358 to step S362, and indicates that the process in step S360, ie, the process of turning off the CML is not performed.

Step S422 represents step S362. Then, in S424, a connection is made to the designated destination using the Internet. Next, in S426, TC
The P / IP protocol is executed, and here, the fact that the communication is confidential communication is notified.

Further, in S428, by SMTP,
The designated transmission information is transmitted as image data in TIFF format, and the process proceeds to S306 in S430.

In S432 and S434, S304
The process proceeds to S310, in which the processes of S304 and S306 are not performed.

[0175]

As described above, according to the first and second aspects of the present invention, for example, cost information is transmitted through a public communication network with emphasis on confidentiality, and other general information is transmitted. There is an effect that transmission can be performed via the Internet with emphasis on low cost. Further, since such information can be combined as one sentence on the receiver side, there is an effect that the user on the receiver side can receive the received information as one sentence without being conscious of the transmitted network.

According to the third invention of the present application, for example, communication of one sentence via the Internet,
Communication via a public communication network and communication via the Internet can be switched and transmitted two or more times, and direct transmission is also possible.

Further, according to the fourth invention of the present application, the operator on the receiver side can obtain what is printed out as one piece of text information without being conscious of the network used. Communication with low communication cost and excellent confidentiality becomes possible.

Further, according to the fifth invention of the present application, IT
It is possible to automatically select facsimile communication such as G3 based on the UT recommendation and communication utilizing the advantages of data communication based on the Internet standard protocol.

Further, according to the sixth invention of the present application, in the case of confidential communication requiring a high level of confidentiality, facsimile transmission based on G3 or the like is performed with priority given to communication confidentiality and communication certainty. In the case where communication is performed and confidential communication is not required to secure confidentiality, data communication based on the Internet standard protocol is performed, and there is an effect that reduction in communication cost can be prioritized.

According to the seventh invention of the present application, in the case of highly urgent communication, communication based on G3 or the like is performed with priority given to real-time communication, while in the case of less urgent communication , Data communication based on the Internet standard protocol is performed, and reduction of communication cost can be prioritized.

Further, according to the eighth to tenth aspects of the present invention, the transmission information in the specific mode can be transmitted after the operator on the partner receiver side confirms that he / she will immediately read the information. You don't have to worry when the operator at the receiver will read. Further, it is possible to prevent the transmission information from remaining in the memory of the partner receiver so that confidentiality cannot be ensured.

Further, according to the eleventh and twelfth inventions of the present application, the eighth invention can be applied to facsimile communication such as G3 and Internet communication.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing first and second embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the operation of the second embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of the second embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing third to fifth embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the operation of the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the operation of the third embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the operation of the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the operation of the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing sixth and seventh embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the operation of the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the operation of the sixth embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the operation of the sixth embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the operation of the sixth embodiment.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the operation of the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the operation of the seventh embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2, 102, 202 ... NCU, 4, 104, 204 ... telephone, 6, 106, 206 ... hybrid circuit, 8, 108, 208 ... modem, 10, 110, 210 ... ANSam transmission circuit, 12, 112, 212 ... Addition circuit, 14, 114, 214: reading circuit, 16, 116, 216: recording circuit, 18, 118, 218: memory circuit, 20, 120, 220: control circuit, 22, 222: calling circuit, 24, 132 ... registration circuit, 26 ... selection button, 28, 228 ... display circuit, 30, 130 ... operation unit, 32-40, 134-138, 230-240 ... PC, 122, 224 ... confidential communication selection button, 124, 226 ... Confidential communication display lamp, 126: emergency communication selection button, 128, emergency communication display lamp, 142, PSTN, 144, inter Tsu door.

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. Protocol executing means for executing an Internet standard protocol, connecting means for connecting to an Internet provider, calling means for making a call using a public communication network, and information using a public communication network. In a data communication device having communication means for communicating, a registration means for registering an Internet destination and a destination using a public communication network corresponding to each destination; Specifying means for specifying whether information is transmitted by communication via the Internet or by communication via a public communication network; information on the receiver side via communication via the Internet or information via communication via the public communication network After receiving both,
Storage means for combining and storing these sentences; and a data communication device comprising: 2. The communication device according to claim 1, further comprising a selection unit for selecting communication via a public communication network or communication via the Internet, wherein a communication network is selected by the selection unit on the transmitter side. A data communication device wherein the same document number is added to an information sentence. 3. The first notifying means according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when communication via a public communication network is executed, whether or not communication via the Internet is executed after completion of the communication. And a second notifying means for notifying whether or not communication via the public communication network is performed after the communication is completed when the communication via the Internet is executed. apparatus. 4. The receiver according to claim 1, wherein the communication via the public communication network and the communication via the Internet are executed in the communication of one information sentence. A data communication device for outputting continuous information to a recording medium. 5. A data communication apparatus having an Internet standard protocol, comprising a setting means for setting a communication mode, and performing facsimile communication based on the ITU-T recommendation according to the set communication mode, A data communication device for determining whether to execute data communication based on the data communication. 6. The confidential communication according to claim 5, wherein if confidential communication is selected by said setting means, facsimile communication based on ITU-T recommendations is executed, and if confidential communication is not selected, A data communication device for performing data communication based on a standard protocol. 7. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 5, wherein when the emergency communication is selected by the setting means, facsimile communication based on the ITU-T recommendation is executed, and when the emergency communication is not selected, A data communication device for performing data communication based on a standard protocol. 8. A communication apparatus having means for detecting whether or not a partner receiver has confirmed transmitted information. When transmission in a specific mode is selected, first, information other than information to be transmitted is transmitted. If the confirmation signal of the other receiver can be detected under the predetermined condition, the information to be transmitted is transmitted. If the confirmation signal of the other receiver cannot be detected under the predetermined condition, the operator of the receiver is absent. A communication device which outputs a message notifying transmission and does not transmit information to be transmitted. 9. The communication device according to claim 8, wherein the predetermined condition is within a predetermined time. 10. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the specific mode is confidential communication. 11. The communication device according to claim 8, wherein facsimile communication based on ITU-T recommendations is executed. 12. The communication device according to claim 8, wherein the communication device executes data communication using an Internet standard protocol.