JPH1065897A - Facsimile transmission system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To switch the mode of an information transmitting side facsimile (FAX) by an operation from an information requesting side FAX by comparing the password of an opposite party with that of its own FAX when the FAX itself is not set up to a poling transmission mode, and when both passwords coincide with each other, switching the mode of its own FAX to the poling transmission mode. SOLUTION: A user dials from a prescribed information requesting side FAX body 1A to an information transmitting side FAX body 3A. A control part in the body 3A receiving the dialing judges whether its own FAX is set up to 'poling transmission mode' by an electronic poling transmission setting button or not. When the FAX is not set up to the mode, the control part 30 compares its own passward with the passward of the opposite FAX body 1A. When both the passwords coincide with each other, the control part 30 registers the opposite party password inputted and sent from a password input part 13 of the body 1A in a password receiving part 33 and automatically switches its own FAX to the 'poling transmission mode'.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile transmission system having a polling function.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional facsimile transmission system,
When information (for example, the accommodation status of a hotel or inn in a specific area) is received by the polling function, the facsimile (hereinafter referred to as “FAX”) on the transmitting side of the information is not set to the “polling transmission mode”. In such a case, the information request (reception) side cannot repeat the request operation many times because there is no response when there is no response.

A conventional facsimile transmission system will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration of a conventional facsimile transmission system.

In FIG. 7, reference numeral 1 denotes a facsimile main unit on the information request (reception) side, 10 denotes a control unit for controlling the operation and functions of an HI and an output unit described later, and 11 denotes a human interface for setting each function of the facsimile. (HI) and 12 are output units for outputting information.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 2 denotes a public telephone exchange, and reference numerals 21, 22, and 23 denote general telephone lines.

Further, in FIG. 1, reference numeral 3 denotes a FAX main body on the information transmitting side, reference numeral 30 denotes a control unit for controlling operations and functions of an HI and a data storage unit described later, and reference numeral 31 denotes a human interface for setting each function of the FAX. (HI) and 32 are data storage units for inputting and storing data of transmission information.

Next, the operation of the above-described conventional facsimile transmission system will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the conventional facsimile transmission system.

First, in step 40, the user
When information such as accommodation status is desired, a predetermined information requesting side F
By dialing from the AX1 to the FAX3 on the information transmission side, a "polling reception mode" is set and a polling request is issued.

Next, in step 41, when the control unit 30 of the information transmitting FAX 3 receives a dialing from the information requesting FAX 1, the control unit 30 switches its FAX to the "polling transmission mode" by an electronic polling transmission mode setting button. It is determined whether or not it has been set. If it has been set, the process proceeds to the next step 42, and if it has not been set, the process proceeds to step 44.

Next, at step 42, the control unit 30 of the information transmitting FAX 3 sends the predetermined information requesting FAX
1, the data (for example, the accommodation status) stored in the data storage unit 32 is transmitted through the telephone exchange 2 and the telephone line.

Next, in step 43, the control unit 10 of the predetermined information requesting FAX 1
3 is output from the output unit 12.

In step 44, the control unit 30 of the information transmitting FAX 3 determines here that the polling request cannot be accepted and does not respond.

[0013]

In the conventional facsimile transmission system as described above, if the information transmitting side FAX 3 is not set to the "polling transmission mode", no response is made even if there is a polling request. The requesting FAX 1 cannot determine that the “polling transmission mode” has not been set, so that the information requesting FAX 1 repeats the same operation many times.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and has as its object to provide a facsimile transmission system capable of switching the mode of an information transmitting FAX by an operation from an information requesting FAX. I do.

[0015]

A facsimile transmission system according to the present invention comprises: an information requesting facsimile for transmitting a telephone number of an information source and a first password to a telephone line;
When the polling transmission mode is set, the stored information is transmitted to the telephone line. When the polling transmission mode is not set, the first password and its own second password are transmitted. When the information is matched, the mode is switched to the polling transmission mode and the stored information is transmitted to the telephone line.If not, the information transmitting side facsimile transmits an error message to the telephone line. It is provided.

Also, in the facsimile transmission system according to the present invention, the information requesting facsimile has a first control unit and a first output unit, and the control unit is transmitted by the output unit. It outputs the received information or error message.

Also, in the facsimile transmission system according to the present invention, the information transmitting facsimile includes a control unit,
A data storage unit, wherein the control unit registers the second password when storing information in the data storage unit, and determines whether or not the second password has been registered and information of the data storage unit. This corresponds to the presence or absence of accumulation.

Also, in the facsimile transmission system according to the present invention, the information transmitting facsimile transmits an error message including the first password to the telephone line.

Further, in the facsimile transmission system according to the present invention, the facsimile on the information transmission side further has an output unit, and the control unit notifies the control unit that a polling transmission request has been made by the output unit when the two do not match. Is output.

Further, in the facsimile transmission system according to the present invention, a plurality of the second passwords are provided, and information is stored in the data storage unit in correspondence with the plurality of second passwords.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In the embodiment of the present invention, the mode of a transmitting FAX, which is an information sender, is automatically switched by using an operation from a receiving FAX, which is an information requesting side, and the mode of use of the transmitting FAX is used. To inform the user that there is an information request. Also, automatic mode switching of the sending FAX
This can be done by inputting a password from the receiving FAX.

Embodiment 1 Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of the first embodiment of the present invention. In each figure,
The same reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1A denotes a facsimile main unit on the information requesting (receiving) side, 10 a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, etc., a control unit for controlling the operation and functions of an HI, an output unit and the like to be described later, and 11 a numeric keypad. And a human interface (HI) 12 for setting various functions of the facsimile including various operations, setting buttons, etc., and an output unit 12 for outputting information.
Reference numeral 13 denotes a password input unit for inputting a password.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 2 denotes a public telephone exchange, and reference numerals 21, 22, and 23 denote general telephone lines.

Further, in FIG. 3, reference numeral 3A denotes a facsimile main unit on the information transmitting side; , A human interface (HI) including various operations, setting buttons, etc., for setting each function of the FAX, and a data storage unit 32 for inputting and storing data of transmission information. Reference numeral 33 denotes a password receiving unit that receives a password.

Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the first embodiment of the present invention.

First, in step 50, the user
When information such as accommodation status is desired, a predetermined information requesting side F
By dialing from the AX 1A to the FAX 3 on the information transmission side, the "Polling reception mode" is set, and a password is entered using the numeric keypad, and the FAX 3 on the information transmission side is input.
A is requested to poll. This password is processed by the password input unit 13. The password is
For example, it is a four-digit number sandwiched between #, such as “# 1234 #”.

Next, in step 51, when the control unit 30 of the information transmitting FAX 3A receives the dialing from the information requesting FAX 1A, the control unit 30 switches its FAX to the "polling transmission mode" by using the electronic polling transmission mode setting button. It is determined whether or not it has been set. If it has been set, the process proceeds to the next step 52, and if it has not been set, the process proceeds to step 54.

Next, at step 52, the control unit 30 of the information transmitting FAX 3A transmits the predetermined information requesting FAX 3A.
The data (for example, the accommodation status) stored in the data storage unit 32 is transmitted to the X1A through the telephone exchange 2 and the telephone line.

Next, in step 53, the control unit 10 of the predetermined information requesting FAX 1A sends the information
The data sent from the X3A is output from the output unit 12.

In step 54, the control unit 30 of the information transmitting FAX 3A compares its own password with the partner password sent from the information requesting FAX 1A and determines whether or not they match. If they match, the process proceeds to the next step 55, and if they do not match, the process proceeds to step 56. The own password is registered in the password receiving unit 33 when information such as the accommodation status is stored in the data storage unit 32. The user's own password is notified to the user or the like in advance.

Next, in step 55, the control unit 30 of the information transmitting FAX 3A registers the partner password input by the password input unit 13 of the information requesting FAX 1A and transmitted through the telephone line in the password receiving unit 33, Automatic switching to "polling transmission mode" is performed. Thereafter, the processing of steps 52 to 53 is performed.

Further, in steps 56 to 57, the control unit 30 of the information transmitting FAX 3A determines that the polling request cannot be accepted because the information is not stored in the data storage unit 32, and sends the information to the predetermined information requesting FAX 1A. An error message including the partner password is transmitted through the telephone exchange 2 and the telephone line. The other party's password is also sent back so that the user can confirm the correctness of the password. The error message output from the output unit 12 of the predetermined information requesting FAX 1A is, for example, as follows. "The information you have requested has not been registered yet. The password you entered is #xxxxxx. Please check."

Of course, the presence / absence of information in the data storage unit 32 and the presence / absence of registration of a password are not associated with each other, but the presence / absence of information in the data storage unit 32 is indicated by, for example, a flag. Data storage unit 3
The presence or absence of the second information may be distinguished. The error message output from the output unit 12 of the predetermined information requesting FAX 1A is, for example, as follows. "The password you entered is incorrect in #xxxxxx. Please check." Or "The information you have requested has not been registered yet."

According to the first embodiment of the present invention, the mode of the FAX 3A on the information transmitting side is automatically switched by inputting a password from the FAX 1A on the information requesting side. Can be prevented. In addition, the information requesting side has the information transmitting side FAX
It is possible to determine whether the “polling transmission mode” of 3A has not been set, and to eliminate the trouble of repeating the same operation many times. Further, the security of information with a password can be enhanced.

Embodiment 2 Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of the second embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 3, 3B is a facsimile on the information transmitting side.
A main unit 30 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and a control unit that controls operations and functions of an HI and a data storage unit described later, and a control unit 31 includes ten keys, various operations, setting buttons, and the like. A human interface (HI) 32 for setting is a data storage unit for inputting and storing data of transmission information. Reference numeral 33 denotes a password receiving unit that receives a password. An output unit 34 outputs information. Note that other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the operation of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the second embodiment of the present invention.

First, in step 60, the user
When information such as accommodation status is desired, a predetermined information requesting side F
By dialing from the AX 1A to the FAX 3 on the information transmission side, the "Polling reception mode" is set, and a password is entered using the numeric keypad, and the FAX 3 on the information transmission side is input.
A is requested to poll. This password is processed by the password input unit 13. The password is
For example, it is a four-digit number sandwiched between #, such as “# 1234 #”.

Next, in step 61, when the control unit 30 of the information transmitting FAX 3A receives the dialing from the information requesting FAX 1A, the control unit 30 switches its FAX to the "polling transmission mode" by using the electronic polling transmission mode setting button. It is determined whether or not it has been set. If it has been set, the process proceeds to the next step 62, and if it has not been set, the process proceeds to step 64.

Next, in step 62, the control unit 30 of the information transmitting FAX 3A sends the predetermined information requesting FAX 3A.
The data (for example, the accommodation status) stored in the data storage unit 32 is transmitted to the X1A through the telephone exchange 2 and the telephone line.

Next, at step 63, the control unit 10 of the predetermined information requesting FAX 1A
The data sent from the X3A is output from the output unit 12.

In step 64, the control unit 30 of the FAX 3A on the information transmitting side compares its own password with the partner password sent from the FAX 1A on the information requesting side, and determines whether or not they match. If they match, the process proceeds to the next step 65, and if they do not match, the process proceeds to step 66. The own password is registered in the password receiving unit 33 when information such as the accommodation status is stored in the data storage unit 32. The user's own password is notified to the user or the like in advance.

Next, in step 65, the control unit 30 of the FAX 3A on the information transmitting side registers the partner password input by the password input unit 13 of the FAX 1A on the information requesting side and transmitted through the telephone line in the password receiving unit 33, Automatic switching to "polling transmission mode" is performed. Thereafter, the processing of steps 62 to 63 is performed.

Further, in steps 66 to 67, the control unit 30 of the information transmitting FAX 3A determines that the polling request cannot be accepted because the information is not stored in the data storage unit 32, and sends the information to the predetermined information requesting FAX 1A. An error message including the partner password is transmitted through the telephone exchange 2 and the telephone line. The other party's password is also sent back so that the user can confirm the correctness of the password. The error message output from the output unit 12 of the predetermined information requesting FAX 1A is, for example, as follows. "The information you have requested has not been registered yet. The password you entered is #xxxxxx. Please check."

Of course, the presence / absence of information in the data storage unit 32 and the presence / absence of password registration are not associated with each other, but the presence / absence of information in the data storage unit 32 is indicated by, for example, a flag. Data storage unit 3
The presence or absence of the second information may be distinguished. The error message output from the output unit 12 of the predetermined information requesting FAX 1A is, for example, as follows. "The password you entered is incorrect in #xxxxxx. Please check." Or "The information you have requested has not been registered yet."

Next, at step 68, the control unit 30 of the information transmitting side FAX 3A outputs, for example, a message of "there is a request for polling transmission" from the output unit 34.

According to the second embodiment of the present invention, when automatic switching to the "polling transmission mode" is not performed due to no data input or the like, a message such as "a polling transmission request is present" is also sent to the information transmitting FAX 3B. Is output, the effect shown in the first embodiment can be more reliably achieved, and the waiting time until the information requesting side obtains the information can be reduced.

Embodiment 3 Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of the third embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 5, 3C is a facsimile on the information transmitting side.
A main unit 30 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and a control unit that controls operations and functions of an HI and a data storage unit described later, and a control unit 31 includes ten keys, various operations, setting buttons, and the like. A human interface (HI) 32 for setting is a data storage unit for inputting and storing data of transmission information. Reference numeral 33 denotes a password receiving unit that receives a password. An output unit 34 outputs information. Reference numeral 35 denotes a data storage unit that stores a status information message indicating that polling cannot be transmitted due to no data input or the like and that can be specified by a password. Note that other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the operation of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the third embodiment of the present invention.

First, in step 70, the user
When information such as accommodation status is desired, a predetermined information requesting side F
By dialing from AX1A to FAX3 on the information transmission side, the "polling reception mode" is set, and one of a plurality of passwords is entered using the numeric keypad.
A polling request is sent to the information transmitting side FAX 3A. This password is processed by the password input unit 13. The password is a four-digit number sandwiched between #, such as “# 1234 #”.

Next, in step 71, upon receiving the dialing from the information requesting FAX 1A, the control unit 30 of the information transmitting FAX 3A switches its FAX to the "polling transmission mode" by using the electronic polling transmission mode setting button. It is determined whether or not it has been set. If it has been set, the process proceeds to the next step 72, and if it has not been set, the process proceeds to step 74.

Next, at step 72, the control unit 30 of the information transmitting FAX 3A sends the predetermined information requesting FA
X1A transmits data corresponding to the password stored in the data storage unit 32 (for example, the accommodation status in the area A) through the telephone exchange 2 and the telephone line.

Next, in step 73, the control unit 10 of the predetermined information requesting FAX 1A transmits the information
The data sent from the X3A is output from the output unit 12.

In step 74, the control unit 30 of the information transmitting FAX 3A compares the plurality of own passwords with the partner passwords sent from the information requesting FAX 1A one by one, and determines whether they match. Judge. When there is a matching password, the process proceeds to the next step 75, and when there is no matching password, the process proceeds to step 76. The plurality of own passwords are A
Each time the information classified into the accommodation status such as the region, the region B, and the region C is stored in the data storage unit 32, the information is registered in the password receiving unit 33. The plurality of self passwords are notified to a user or the like in advance.

Next, in step 75, the control unit 30 of the FAX 3A on the information transmitting side registers the partner password input by the password input unit 13 of the FAX 1A on the information requesting side and transmitted through the telephone line in the password receiving unit 33, Automatic switching to "polling transmission mode" is performed. Thereafter, the processing of steps 72 to 73 is performed.

Further, in steps 76 to 77, the control unit 30 of the information transmitting FAX 3A determines that the polling request cannot be accepted because the information is not stored in the data storage unit 32, and sends the information to the predetermined information requesting FAX 1A. The status information message including the partner password is transmitted through the telephone exchange 2 and the telephone line. The other party's password is also sent back so that the user can confirm the correctness of the password.

The above-mentioned status information message (for example, the data in the present password can be transmitted from 13:00 onward today) is stored in the data storage unit 32 and specified by the password. It is in the data storage unit 35.

Next, at step 78, the control unit 30 of the information transmitting side FAX 3A outputs, for example, a message of "there is a request for polling transmission" from the output unit 34.

According to the third embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of different information can be handled in correspondence with a password, and the content of an error message is clarified and other information is included, thereby further improving the polling function. , Can be effectively utilized.

[0062]

As described above, the facsimile transmission system according to the present invention is configured such that the information requesting facsimile for transmitting the telephone number of the information source and the first password to the telephone line and the polling transmission mode are set. Is
The stored information is transmitted to the telephone line. If the polling transmission mode is not set, the first password is compared with its own second password. And the information transmission side facsimile for transmitting the stored information to the telephone line and transmitting an error message to the telephone line when the information does not match. , Information requesting side F
There is an effect that switching can be performed by an operation from the AX.

Further, in the facsimile transmission system according to the present invention, as described above, the information requesting facsimile has a first control unit and a first output unit, and the control unit includes The information or error message sent by the unit is output, so the information requesting facsimile can determine whether or not the "polling transmission mode" is not set. This has the effect of eliminating the useless operation of repeating.

In the facsimile transmission system according to the present invention, as described above, the information transmitting facsimile has a control unit and a data storage unit, and the control unit stores information in the data storage unit. When storing the second
Is registered, and the presence or absence of registration of the second password is associated with the presence or absence of accumulation of information in the data storage unit, so that the information requesting side can confirm the presence or absence of accumulation of information.

In the facsimile transmission system according to the present invention, as described above, the information transmitting facsimile transmits an error message including the first password to the telephone line. This has the effect that it can be confirmed whether or not an input error has occurred.

Further, in the facsimile transmission system according to the present invention, as described above, the information transmitting facsimile further has an output unit, and the control unit controls the output unit to perform polling transmission when there is no match. Since a message to the effect that a request has been made is output, it is possible to improve the management of the information transmitting side.

Further, in the facsimile transmission system according to the present invention, as described above, a plurality of the second passwords are provided, and information is stored in the data storage unit in correspondence with the plurality of second passwords. Therefore, there is an effect that information can be selected by a password.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a first embodiment of the present invention.

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

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a conventional facsimile transmission system.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation of a conventional facsimile transmission system.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 FAX main body of information requesting side, 2 telephone exchange, 3A,
3B, 3C FAX body on information transmission side, 10 control unit,
11 human interface (HI), 12 output unit, 21, 22, 23 general telephone line, 30 control unit, 31 human interface (HI), 32
Data storage unit, 33 Password accepting unit, 34
Output unit, 35 Data storage unit that can be specified by password.

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An information requesting facsimile for transmitting a telephone number of an information source and a first password to a telephone line, and, when set in a polling transmission mode, transmitting stored information to the telephone line. When the polling transmission mode is not set, the first password is compared with its own second password, and when they match, the own mode is switched to the polling transmission mode and stored. A facsimile transmission system for transmitting information to the telephone line, and transmitting an error message to the telephone line when the information does not match, to the telephone line. 2. The information requesting facsimile has a first control unit and a first output unit, and the control unit outputs information or an error message sent by the output unit. The facsimile transmission system according to claim 1, wherein: 3. The information transmitting facsimile includes a control unit and a data storage unit, wherein the control unit registers the second password when storing information in the data storage unit, 3. The facsimile transmission system according to claim 2, wherein the presence / absence of registration of the second password and the presence / absence of accumulation of information in the data storage unit are made to correspond to each other. 4. The facsimile transmission system according to claim 3, wherein said information transmitting side facsimile transmits an error message including said first password to said telephone line. 5. The information transmission-side facsimile further includes an output unit, and the control unit includes:
4. The facsimile transmission system according to claim 3, wherein a message to the effect that a polling transmission request has been made is output when the two do not match. 6. The facsimile transmission system according to claim 3, wherein there are a plurality of said second passwords, and said data storage unit stores information corresponding to said plurality of second passwords.