JPH1198288A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a user to see a described facsimile number of a destination, even when an original is set by starting reading through the setting of an original, displaying a read original onto a display section to await the entry of the facsimile number of the destination and describing the facsimile number of the destination on the first page of the original. SOLUTION: In transmission, when an original is set, a read section 1 reads the original, image data are stored in a RAM 2 and compressed by a compression section 3. On the other hand, the density of the stored image data is converted by a density conversion section 7, and the data are displayed on a display section 8. When there is limitation in the capacity of the RAM 2, it is controlled so that the entry of a facsimile number of the destination is turned into entry standby, when a part of a page of the original is displayed. The operator of a facsimile equipment enters the facsimile number of the destination from an operation section 10, while viewing the display. The data compressed through by this entry are sent from a channel control section 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus which improves usability when transmitting a document.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Facsimile machines have become increasingly multifunctional.
It became possible to provide various services with excellent operability. In particular, in recent years, speed dials, which add a liquid crystal display with a large number of dots to display various messages and guidance, store the facsimile number of the other party, and automatically make calls with a few operations, improve usability. This is a useful function.

[0003] In addition, the speed dial has advantages that not only a small number of operations but also that it is not necessary to remember the facsimile number of the other party. JP-A-8-242353
By reading the company name and personal name of the other party as image data in the reading unit of the facsimile machine, the traditional katakana display can be expressed in kanji, and this can be shortened by associating it with the facsimile number The usability of the dial has been improved.

[0004]

However, since abbreviated dialing requires pre-registration and the number of registrations is limited, the transmission frequency is low and the other party who has not been registered or whose registration is full cannot be registered. Can not be used. For this reason, write the fax number of the recipient on the transmitted manuscript,
Many people dial while watching this.

However, in a facsimile apparatus, a document must be set in order to dial the other party, and the document must be set with its surface facing down.
There is a problem that the facsimile number entered cannot be seen. To avoid this, rewrite on the back of the document again, set the document paper upside down and dial while turning over the place where the facsimile number was entered,
If the original is a multi-page document, reverse the transmission order, start transmission, and enter the facsimile number.
Is set during transmission.

However, rewriting is troublesome for the sender, and reversing the paper upside down may cause the facsimile machine to automatically send the message to the destination with a header such as the transmission time automatically added. However, reversing the transmission order has a problem in that the cover sheet arrives at the other end last.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to solve such a problem, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a facsimile apparatus which allows a user to view a facsimile number of a destination on which a document is set while setting the original.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a reading unit for reading a transmission original as image data, a storage unit for storing the read image data, and displaying the stored image data. This is achieved by providing a display unit, starting reading by setting a document, displaying the read document on the display unit, and waiting for input of a facsimile number of the other party.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a reading unit 1 reads a document to be transmitted. A RAM (random access memory) 2 temporarily stores image data for transmission and reception, and is used as a work area for a control program. The compression section 3 compresses transmission image data. The line controller 4 is connected to another facsimile machine via a telephone line, and sends out compressed transmission data and receives compressed data from another facsimile machine. The decompression unit 5 decompresses the compressed data. The printing unit 6 prints image data. The density conversion section 7 converts the density of the image data according to the resolution of the display section 8. The display unit 8 displays the image data whose density has been converted, and displays various messages and guidance. The character generator 9 generates character data of various messages and guidance. Operation unit 10
Is provided with a numeric keypad and various function keys, and is used for inputting a facsimile number and instructions for various functions. C
The PU (central processing unit) 11 controls the entire apparatus. ROM (Read Only Memory) 12
Stores a control program of the present apparatus.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart at the time of reception. An incoming call (1) from another facsimile machine to the line control unit 4 via the telephone line.
01), the data is expanded by the expansion unit 5 (102).
And temporarily stores it as image data in the RAM 2 (10
3) Yes. The stored received image data is printed (104) by the printing unit 6.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart at the time of transmission. When the original is set, the original is read by the reading unit 1 (11).
1), temporarily storing the image data in the RAM 2 (112)
I do. The stored image data is compressed by the compression unit 3 (1
13) is performed. On the other hand, the stored image data is subjected to density conversion (114) by the density conversion unit 7, and this data is displayed on the display unit 8 (115).

At this time, if the storage capacity of the RAM 2 is limited, or the display capacity of the display unit 8 is limited, or if it takes time to read all the pages of the document, the other party is required to display a part of the page of the document. Control is performed so as to wait for input of the destination facsimile number. In this case, the display is controlled so as to display a place where the facsimile number and the name of the other party are written on the original (for example, the upper left of the original). Figure 2 shows an example of this display.
Shown in

The facsimile operator inputs a destination facsimile number from the operation unit 10 while watching the display (1).
16). With this input, the data compressed by the compression unit 3 is transmitted from the line control unit 4 to another facsimile machine (117).

The difference between the prior art and the present invention is that, at the time when the prior art sets a manuscript, the destination facsimile number must be input from the operation unit 10, whereas the present invention allows the manuscript to be set by setting the manuscript. Reading is started, the read document is displayed on the display section 8, and the input of the destination facsimile number is awaited.

[0015]

According to the present invention, if the destination facsimile number is entered on the first page of the document, this is displayed on the display unit, and the destination facsimile number can be input while looking at the display. . For this reason, until now, rewriting on the back side of the manuscript, setting the manuscript paper upside down and turning while turning the place where the facsimile number was entered, or reversing the sending order when the sending manuscript is multiple pages There is no need to set the first page (send sheet) on which the facsimile number is written after the transmission is started, during the transmission, and it is possible to provide a facsimile apparatus with improved usability when transmitting the original.

Also, since the name of the other party can be confirmed, the possibility of erroneous transmission can be reduced as compared with the conventional example in which the original cannot be viewed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a view showing a part of the external appearance (display unit and operation unit) of the facsimile apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart at the time of reception in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart at the time of transmission in an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Reading part, 2 ... RAM (random access memory), 3 ... Compression part, 4 ... Line control part, 5 ... Decompression part, 6
... printing unit, 7 ... density conversion unit, 8 ... display unit, 9 ... character generation unit, 10 ... operation unit, 11 ... CPU (central processing unit), 1
2. ROM (read only memory).

Claims (1)

[Claims] A reading unit that reads a transmission original as image data, a storage unit that stores the read image data, and a display unit that displays the stored image data.
A facsimile apparatus which starts reading by setting a document, displays the read document on a display unit, and waits for input of a facsimile number of a destination.