KR20220001588A - Method for checking reception state of fax sending job at sending side - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a fax machine, which includes: a scanner; a communication unit; a user interface unit; a processor; and a memory to store instructions executable by the processor. The instructions can be executable by the processor to receive first setting information to confirm the reception state of a recipient of a first document through the user interface unit, obtain first image data corresponding to the first document through the scanner according to a request of a first fax send job, and send, to the receiving fax machine through the communication unit, first fax data including first setting data corresponding to the first setting information, and the first image data. According to the present invention, a user can easily check the receipt state of a predetermined document.

Description

How to check the reception status for a fax sending job on the sending side {METHOD FOR CHECKING RECEPTION STATE OF FAX SENDING JOB AT SENDING SIDE}

A facsimile refers to a device that can send and receive images such as pictures, texts, and diagrams to and from a desired place using a telecommunication line. Specifically, a facsimile refers to a device that converts unstructured images such as pictures, text, diagrams, etc. into electrical signals, transmits them through a communication network, and then restores and records the electrical signals back to their original image.

Meanwhile, the functions of facsimile, printer, copier, and scanner can be integrated through a multi-function printer (MFP).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present disclosure can be easily understood in combination with the following detailed description and accompanying drawings, in which reference numerals mean structural elements.
1 is a view showing the fax data including setting information in which a method for confirming the reception status for a fax transmission job is set in the sending fax device to the receiving fax device, and the receiving fax device in the receiving fax device It is a conceptual diagram of an example for explaining a process of transmitting response information to a sending fax device.
2 is an example illustrating an operation method of a fax apparatus for transmitting fax data based on setting information in which a method for checking a reception status for a fax transmission job is set and receiving response information of a reception status for a fax transmission job It is a flow chart.
3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a process of setting fax number information and mail address information in a fax device.
4A is a diagram illustrating an example of a user interface for setting a method for confirming a fax reception status in a fax apparatus.
4B and 4C are diagrams illustrating an example of a user interface for setting a reception method and response type of a reception state of a fax in a fax apparatus.
4D and 4E are diagrams illustrating an example of a user interface for setting security when security is required for a document to be transmitted from a fax device.
5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a field of a protocol in which setting information is recorded.
6A is a diagram illustrating an example of a process of requesting a fax transmission job from a fax device.
6B is a diagram for explaining a process of extracting a mail address from a document to be transmitted from the fax apparatus and setting the extracted mail address as a mail to receive response information of a fax reception state.
6C is an exemplary diagram for explaining a process of detecting security information in a document to be transmitted from a fax device and guiding security settings.
7 is a diagram illustrating an example of response information of a reception state for a fax transmission job.
8 is a diagram illustrating receiving fax data including setting information in which a method of responding to a reception status for a fax transmission job of a document is set, and when a reception status for a fax transmission job is confirmed, based on the setting information, the fax transmission job is performed It is a flowchart of an example illustrating an operation method of a fax machine that transmits response information of a reception state for a .
9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user interface for setting a method of transmitting response information of a reception state for a fax transmission job.
10A is a diagram illustrating an example of a process of transmitting response information of a reception state for a fax transmission job.
10B is a diagram illustrating an example of a process of receiving a signature for received fax data.
10C is a diagram illustrating an example of a process of requesting authentication information when security-set fax data is received.
11 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a fax machine.
12 is a diagram illustrating an example of instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium.
13 is a diagram of another example for explaining instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains can easily implement them. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in several different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

The "sending-side fax device" means a device that decomposes images such as text, diagrams, and photos into pixels, converts them into electrical signals, and transmits the electrical signals to the recipient-side fax devices through a communication network. The "receiving-side fax device" means a device that restores and records an electrical signal received from the sending-side fax device back to its original image.

For example, the "fax apparatus" may be implemented as a facsimile machine, a fax machine, an image forming apparatus, an image transmission apparatus, a multifunction apparatus, or the like. Also, the "image forming apparatus" may be any type of apparatus capable of performing an image forming operation, such as a printer, a scanner, a fax machine, a multifunction apparatus, or a display apparatus. Further, the image forming apparatus may be a 2D image forming apparatus or a 3D image forming apparatus.

In addition, the "fax device" can perform a fax transmission operation or a fax reception operation using Internet fax without establishing a dedicated fax telephone line. For example, the fax apparatus may install a program used to perform a fax transmission operation or a fax reception operation. The fax machine can transmit digital files through a program. In addition, the fax device may convert a paper document into a digital file through a scanner and transmit the digital file.

A user may perform a fax transmission operation for a predetermined document by using the fax apparatus. In the receiving fax device, in order to check whether the fax data for a given document has been normally received, the user waits until the fax transmission job is completed, or selects the reception status from the menu where the reception status for the fax transmission job can be checked. had to check

In order to eliminate the hassle of the user having to wait for the fax sending job to be completed or checking the reception status from a menu where you can check the reception status for the fax sending job, the fax machine provides the receiving status for the fax sending job. Based on the setting information in which a method of confirming is set, response information of a reception state for a fax transmission job may be received.

1 is a view showing the fax data including setting information in which a method for confirming the reception status for a fax transmission job is set in the sending fax device to the receiving fax device, and the receiving fax device in the receiving fax device It is a conceptual diagram of an example for explaining a process of transmitting response information to a sending fax device.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the sending fax device 10-1 transmits fax data of a predetermined document to the receiving fax device ( 10-2) can be sent.

For example, the sending-side fax apparatus 10-1 displays, via the user interface unit 1130-1, the user interface 101 for setting a method of confirming a reception status for a fax transmission job of a predetermined document can do. The user interface 101 may include an interface 102 for setting a method of receiving response information of a reception state for a fax transmission job and setting a type of response information.

For example, a method for receiving response information of a reception status for a fax transmission job may include an e-mail method, a fax method, and the like. Also, the type of response information may include a simple response for simply responding to the confirmation of the reception status for the fax transmission job, and a signature response for responding after signing the confirmation of the reception status for the fax transmission job.

The sending-side fax apparatus 10-1 may acquire image data corresponding to a predetermined document and setting data corresponding to setting information in which a method of checking a reception state is set. The sending-side fax apparatus 10-1 may transmit the fax data 103 for a fax transmission job, including image data and setting data, to the receiving-side fax apparatus 10-2.

The receiving fax apparatus 10-2 can receive the fax data 103 from the sending fax apparatus 10-1. The receiving fax apparatus 10 - 2 may obtain, from the fax data 103 , setting information in which a method for transmitting response information of a reception state is set. For example, a transmission method of response information may be set to a fax method, and a type of response information may be set to a signature response.

The receiving-side fax apparatus 10 - 2 may obtain image data from the fax data 103 and restore the image data to a predetermined document. The receiving fax apparatus 10 - 2 may display the user interface 104 through the user interface unit 1130 - 2 to receive confirmation of the reception state of the restored predetermined document. For example, the user interface 104 may include a user interface 105 for receiving a signature of a recipient. The receiving-side fax device 10-2 may receive the recipient's signature. When an input for the recipient's signature is received, the receiving fax apparatus 10 - 2 may transmit the response information 106 of the reception status for the fax transmission job to the sending fax apparatus 10 - 1 .

The sending fax apparatus 10-1 may receive, from the receiving fax apparatus 10-2, the response information 106 of the reception status for the fax transmission job. The response information 106 of the reception state may include at least one of information on whether fax data has been received, a reception completion time, whether a fax transmission operation has been successful, and a signature of the recipient. The sending-side FAX machine 10-1 may display the response information 106. The user can easily check the reception status of a fax transmission job of a predetermined document in the fax apparatus 10-1.

In addition, the receiving fax device 10-2 may transmit the response information 107 of the reception status to the fax transmission job to the user through the user's mail address. The user can easily check the reception status of the fax transmission job of a predetermined document through the mail check in the device capable of reading the mail.

2 is an example illustrating an operation method of a fax apparatus for transmitting fax data based on setting information in which a method for checking a reception status for a fax transmission job is set and receiving response information of a reception status for a fax transmission job It is a flow chart.

Referring to FIG. 2 , in operation 210 of the fax apparatus, the fax apparatus may receive first setting information for confirming the reception state of the recipient of the first document.

For example, the first setting information may include information for requesting confirmation of a reception state of the recipient of the first document. For example, the information for requesting confirmation of the reception status of the recipient of the first document may include information in which a method of checking the reception status of the recipient of the first document is set. For example, the first setting information may include information for setting a method of checking a reception status of the first fax transmission job of the first document.

For example, the first setting information may include at least one of information about a method for receiving response information of a reception state for the first fax transmission job, and type information of response information. For example, a method of receiving response information of a reception state for the first fax transmission job may include a method of receiving response information through an e-mail, a method of receiving response information through a fax device, and the like. For example, the type information of the response information includes first type information that simply responds to confirmation of the reception status for the first fax transmission job, and second type information that responds after signing the confirmation of the reception status to the first fax transmission job. It may include type information.

For example, in the first type of simply responding to confirmation of the reception status for the first fax transmission job, a preview image corresponding to the first fax data is displayed at the receiving-side fax apparatus, and confirmation of the preview image is responded It may be of the type that For example, when the information included in the first fax data is information that may be disclosed to a plurality of users, the response of the first fax transmission job may be set as the first type.

For example, in the second type, which responds after signing the confirmation of the reception status for the first fax transmission job, a preview image corresponding to the first fax data is displayed at the receiving fax device, and confirmation of the preview image is performed It may be a type that responds with a signature. For example, an input box for inputting the recipient's signature may be displayed in the receiving fax device. For example, when the recipient of the information included in the first fax data is a specific person, the response of the first fax transmission job may be set as the second type. In addition, when the information included in the first fax data requires the recipient's signature, the response of the second fax transmission job may be set as the second type.

For example, the first setting information may be recorded in a first field in a predetermined protocol. For example, a protocol may mean a protocol for a communication method when data or information is transmitted/received between fax devices. The protocol for the communication method may mean a promise for at least one of a connection between fax devices, a transmission method, a communication method, data to be transmitted/received, information format, an error detection method, a code conversion method, and a transmission speed. For example, the protocol may be a T.30 protocol. For example, the first setting information may be stored in an optional message field in a predetermined protocol. A description of the fields of the protocol is described in FIG. 5 .

For example, the response information of the reception status for the first fax transmission job may include at least one of whether the reception of the first fax data has been completed, a reception completion time, and whether the first fax transmission job is successful or not, the recipient of the first fax data is checked It may contain one piece of information. For example, the confirmation of the recipient of the first fax data may include a signature of the recipient of the first fax data.

Meanwhile, when security is required for the first document, the fax apparatus may receive second setting information for setting at least one of security level information for the first document and authentication information according to the security level. For example, if the recipient of the first document is an unspecified person, the security level is set to a low level, and if the recipient for the first document is an unspecified person of a predetermined group, the security level is set to a middle level, and the first document If the recipient is a specific person, the security level may be set to a high level. For example, if the security level is a middle level or a high level, authentication may be performed when the receiving fax device receives the first fax data for the first document. For example, the authentication method may include a method of inputting an authentication number, a method of inputting a password, and the like.

In operation 220 of the fax apparatus, the fax apparatus may acquire first image data corresponding to the first document according to the request of the first fax transmission job.

For example, the fax apparatus may acquire first image data corresponding to the first document based on the scan operation of the first document. For example, the first image data may be composed of digital codes. The first image data may be machine language readable by a processor in the fax machine.

For example, in the request information of the first fax transmission job, the first fax data to be transmitted in the first fax transmission job, information on the receiver side to receive the first fax data, and information on the sender side to send the first fax data At least one of them may be included. Also, the recipient's information may include mail address information or fax number information of the recipient who will receive the first fax data.

In addition, the fax apparatus may acquire mail address information or fax number information for receiving response information of a reception state for the first fax transmission job, based on a result of reading the first image data. For example, the fax apparatus may extract mail address information or fax number information to receive response information from the first image data based on an optical character recognizer (OCR).

In operation 230 of the fax apparatus, the fax apparatus may transmit the first fax data including the first setting data corresponding to the first setting information and the first image data to the receiving fax apparatus.

In operation 240 of the fax apparatus, the fax apparatus may receive, from the receiving fax apparatus, response information of a reception state for the first fax transmission job based on the first setting information.

For example, when the method information included in the first setting information is set as a method of transmitting response information to the sending fax device, the fax device receives response information for the first fax transmission job from the receiving fax device can do.

For example, the response information for the first fax transmission operation includes whether the reception side fax device completes reception of the first fax data, the reception completion time, whether the first fax transmission operation succeeds, and the number of the recipient of the first fax data. At least one piece of information among the signatures may be included. For example, the success of the first fax transmission job may be about whether the first document is normally received.

For example, the fax apparatus may display response information of the reception state for the first fax transmission job through the user interface unit of the fax apparatus. Also, the fax apparatus may output a document in which response information of a reception state for the first fax transmission job is recorded.

3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a process of setting fax number information and mail address information in a fax device.

For example, the fax apparatus may display a user interface for setting fax transmission setting information used to transmit a fax. For example, referring to FIG. 3 , the fax device may display an item 310 for setting fax number information for receiving a fax or an item 320 for setting mail address information. When an input for selecting an item 310 for setting fax number information or an item 320 for setting mail address information is received, the fax device may display a window for receiving input of a fax number or mail address. For example, a fax machine may display a keyboard. The fax device may receive a fax number or an e-mail address input through the keyboard. In addition, the user may set a predetermined fax number or e-mail address as a default value.

4A is a diagram illustrating an example of a user interface for setting a method for confirming a fax reception status in a fax apparatus.

The fax apparatus may display a user interface for setting a method of checking a reception status for a fax transmission job of a document. For example, referring to FIG. 4A , the fax device may display a “fax reception status check setting” item 410 . When an input for selecting the "fax reception status check setting" item 410 is received, the fax apparatus may display the user interfaces shown in FIGS. 4B to 4E .

4B and 4C are diagrams illustrating an example of a user interface for setting a reception method and response type of a reception state of a fax in a fax apparatus.

For example, the fax apparatus may receive setting information for setting at least one of information about a method for receiving response information of a reception status for a fax transmission job and type information of response information from the fax apparatus of the receiving side.

Referring to FIG. 4B , the fax apparatus may display items for types in which the receiving fax apparatus responds that the fax has been received. For example, the types of responding that a fax has been received may include a first type that confirms the reception status and simply responds to the reception status result, and a second type that confirms the reception status and responds to the reception status result after signing. have. For example, the first type may be displayed as an item “request for reply as a result of reception” and the second type may be expressed as a “reply request after signature” item 421 . In addition, the type of responding that the fax has been received may include a third type that does not respond to the result of the reception status. For example, the third type may be displayed as a “Disabled” item.

In addition, when an input for selecting an item of a predetermined type from among items of types responding that a fax has been received is received, the fax apparatus may display items for methods of receiving response information. For example, the methods for receiving the response information may include a method of receiving using an e-mail and a method of receiving the response information using a fax. As a specific example, when an input for selecting the "reply request after signature" item 421 is received, the fax apparatus may display a "reply by e-mail" item and a "reply by fax" item. When an input for selecting a “reply by fax” item is received, the fax apparatus may display an input field 422 for receiving a fax number.

Referring to FIG. 4C , the fax apparatus displays a user interface 431 for setting information on a method for receiving response information of a reception status for a fax transmission job and type information of response information of a reception status for a fax transmission job can do.

For example, in relation to the method information for receiving response information of a reception state for a fax transmission job, the fax apparatus may display an "e-mail" item, a "fax" item, and a "Disabled" item. Also, in relation to the type information of response information of the reception status for the fax transmission job, the fax apparatus may display a "simple response" item and a "signature response" item. For example, the fax machine may receive an input for selecting a "fax" item and a "signature response" item.

4D and 4E are diagrams illustrating an example of a user interface for setting security when security is required for a document to be transmitted from a fax device.

When security is required for a document to be transmitted from the fax device, the sender may set security so that the recipient enters authentication information before viewing the document in the fax device of the receiving side.

For example, referring to FIG. 4D , the fax apparatus may display a user interface 441 for setting authentication information in a "reply request after signature" item. The fax device may display a user interface 441 including an input box for receiving an input of “Confidential” and “Secure Code”. The fax device may receive an input for selecting a "Confidential" item and an input for setting a "Secure Code".

For example, referring to FIG. 4E , the fax apparatus may display a user interface 451 for setting a security level and an authentication method for a document. Specifically, with respect to the security level for the document, the fax apparatus may display a selectable "Low" item, a "Middle" item, and a "High" item according to the security level of the document. In addition, with respect to the authentication method for documents, the fax machine may display an "authentication number" item for receiving an authentication number obtained through self-authentication of the recipient and a "password" item for receiving a password set by the sender. can For example, the fax apparatus may receive an input for selecting a "High" item and an input for selecting an "authentication number" item.

5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a field of a protocol in which setting information is recorded.

Setting information for setting a method of confirming a reception status for a fax transmission job of a document may be recorded in a protocol specified in advance. For example, a protocol may mean a protocol for a communication method when data or information is transmitted/received between fax devices. For example, the predefined protocol may be a T.30 protocol.

For example, referring to the image 510 of FIG. 5 , the protocol field may include a Preamble field, an Optional Frame field 511 , and a Mandatory field. The setting information may be recorded in the Optional Frame field 511 in the protocol field.

Meanwhile, as shown in the image 520 of FIG. 5 , the Optional Frame field 511 may include a Flag field, an Address field, a Control field, an Information field 521 , an FCS field, and a Flag field. In addition, as shown in the image 530 of FIG. 5 , the Information field 521 may include a Country code field, a Manufacture code field, a Model code field, and an Optional Message field 531 . The setting information may be recorded in the Optional Message field 531 in the Information field 521 .

For example, in the process of performing communication between the sending fax device and the receiving fax device, the receiving fax device may receive an Optional Message and obtain setting information in the Optional Message.

6A is a diagram illustrating an example of a process of requesting a fax transmission job from a fax device.

The fax apparatus may receive a command for requesting a first fax transmission operation of the first document. For example, the fax apparatus may display information 611 guiding the scanning operation of the first document. When the scan operation of the first document is performed, the fax apparatus may acquire first image data corresponding to the first document. The fax apparatus may transmit the first fax data including the first setting data corresponding to the first setting information and the first image data to the receiving fax apparatus.

6B is a diagram for explaining a process of extracting a mail address from a document to be transmitted from the fax apparatus and setting the extracted mail address as a mail to receive response information of a fax reception state.

For example, when the fax device scans the first document, the fax device may acquire first image data corresponding to the first document. Referring to FIG. 6B , the fax apparatus may display a preview image 621 corresponding to the first image data. The fax apparatus may extract mail address information 622 from the first document based on a result of reading the first image data.

The fax apparatus may display information 623 inquiring whether to set the extracted mail address information as mail address information to receive the response information of the reception state for the fax transmission job. For example, the fax machine may display the message "Are you sure you want to receive an e-mail confirming the reception status of the fax to the extracted e-mail address?" When an input for selecting “Yes” is received, the fax apparatus may set the extracted mail address information as mail address information to receive response information. The fax apparatus may write the extracted mail address information in the input field 624 for setting the mail address.

6C is an exemplary diagram for explaining a process of detecting security information in a document to be transmitted from a fax device and guiding security settings.

Referring to FIG. 6C , the fax apparatus may obtain first image data through a scan operation of the first document, and may display a preview image 621 corresponding to the first document. Before transmitting the first image data, the fax apparatus may monitor whether there is information requiring security in the first document based on a result of reading the first image data. As a result of monitoring, when information requiring security is detected in the first document, the fax apparatus may display information 631 for guiding security setting for the first document. For example, when an input for selecting “Options” is received on a screen displayed through the user interface unit of the fax apparatus, the fax apparatus may display a user interface for setting security for the first document.

7 is a diagram illustrating an example of response information of a reception state for a fax transmission job.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the fax apparatus may receive response information of a reception state for a first fax transmission job from the receiving fax apparatus. For example, the response information of the reception state may include at least one of information on whether fax data has been received, a reception completion time, whether a fax transmission operation has been successful, and a signature of the recipient. In addition, the response information of the reception state may include at least one of a fax number transmitted from the fax apparatus, a time taken for the fax to be received, and the number of pages of a document.

For example, the fax apparatus may display, through the user interface unit of the fax apparatus, response information of the reception state for the first fax transmission job. The fax apparatus may output a document in which response information of a reception state for the first fax transmission job is recorded.

8 is a diagram illustrating receiving fax data including setting information in which a method of responding to a reception status for a fax transmission job of a document is set, and when a reception status for a fax transmission job is confirmed, based on the setting information, the fax transmission job is performed It is a flowchart of an example illustrating an operation method of a fax machine that transmits response information of a reception state for a .

Referring to FIG. 8 , in operation 810 of the fax apparatus, the fax apparatus may receive first fax data corresponding to a first fax transmission job from the sending fax apparatus. For example, the first fax data may include first setting information for requesting a response of the reception status of the recipient of the first document. For example, the first setting information may include information in which a method of responding to the reception state of the recipient of the first document is set. For example, the first setting information may include information in which a method of responding to a reception status of the first fax transmission job of the first document is set.

For example, the first setting information may include at least one of information on a method of transmitting response information of a reception state for the first fax transmission job, and type information of response information. For example, the type information of the response information includes first type information that simply responds to confirmation of the reception status for the first fax transmission job, and second type information that responds after signing the confirmation of the reception status to the first fax transmission job. It may include type information.

For example, the first setting information may be recorded in a first field in a predetermined protocol.

In operation 820 of the fax device, the fax device may check the reception status of the first fax transmission job.

In operation 830 of the fax device, when the confirmation of the reception status is completed, the fax device transmits response information of the first fax transmission job based on the method of responding to the reception status for the first fax transmission job in the first setting information You can send to the side fax machine. Also, the fax apparatus may transmit response information of the first fax transmission job to the set mail address.

For example, the fax device may obtain the first setting information from the first field in the protocol. The fax apparatus may obtain information on a method of responding to a reception status for the first fax transmission job from the first setting information. Based on the method information, the fax device may transmit response information of the first fax transmission job including the result of the reception status to the sending fax device or the set mail address.

For example, the type information of the response information is the first type information for simply responding to the confirmation of the reception status for the first fax transmission job, and when the confirmation of the reception status for the first fax transmission job is completed, the fax device 1 A first user interface for receiving an input of confirmation of a reception status for a fax transmission job may be displayed. The fax apparatus may acquire result information of the reception state based on the first user interface. For example, the fax apparatus may display result information of a reception status for the first fax transmission job and display a first user interface requesting confirmation of the reception status. Based on the first user interface, when an input confirming the reception status is received, the fax device may transmit response information of the first fax transmission job including result information of the reception status to the sending fax device or the set mail address. have.

For example, the type information of the response information is the first type information for simply responding to the confirmation of the reception status for the first fax transmission job, and when the confirmation of the reception status for the first fax transmission job is completed, the fax device The result information of the reception status for the first fax transmission job may be acquired, and response information of the first fax transmission job including the result information of the reception status may be automatically transmitted to the fax device of the sending side or a set mail address.

For example, the type information of the response information is the second type information for responding after signing the confirmation of the reception status for the first fax transmission job, and when the confirmation of the reception status for the first fax transmission job is completed, the fax device A second user interface for receiving a signature for the first document may be displayed. Specifically, the fax device may acquire the first document corresponding to the first fax data. The fax apparatus may display a second user interface including an area for which a first signature is required in the first document. The fax apparatus may receive the first signature from the recipient of the first document based on the second user interface. When the first signature is input, the fax device may transmit response information of the first fax transmission job including result information of the reception status for the first fax transmission job to the sending fax device or a set mail address. The fax apparatus may transmit fax data corresponding to the first document on which the signature is recorded to the fax apparatus of the sender or a set mail address.

On the other hand, if the first signature is not input through the second user interface for a predetermined period of time, the fax device stores the first fax data and includes an area requiring the first signature in the first document at the request of the recipient later A second user interface may be displayed. When the first signature is input, the fax device may transmit response information of the first fax transmission job to the sending fax device or a set mail address.

For example, as a result of reading the first image data in the first fax data, the fax apparatus may detect an area for which a signature is requested. The fax apparatus may display an area in which a signature is required, and receive an input corresponding to the signature. The fax machine can transmit fax data corresponding to the document on which the signature is recorded to the fax machine on the sending side or a set mail address.

For example, when security is required for the first document, the fax apparatus may request authentication information set in the first fax data. When authentication is completed according to the request for authentication information, the fax apparatus may display the first fax data. The fax apparatus may transmit response information of the first fax transmission job based on a method of responding to the reception status for the first fax transmission job in the first setting information.

9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user interface for setting a method of transmitting response information of a reception state for a fax transmission job.

The fax device may display a user interface for setting notification information according to the reception of fax data from the sending fax device. For example, referring to FIG. 9 , when an input for selecting an automatic notification item 911 is received, the fax device automatically transmits an item for transmitting a reception completion status and a reception completion status as fax data is received. A user interface 912 containing items not included may be displayed. In addition, when the method for transmitting the reception status of fax data is set to the e-mail method and an item for transmitting the fax job reception completion status is selected, the fax device displays the setting information 913 of the server used for sending the e-mail. can For example, when the setting information of the server is normally set, the fax device may display the phrase "SMTP server configured".

10A is a diagram illustrating an example of a process of transmitting response information of a reception state for a fax transmission job.

For example, the fax device may receive the first fax data from the sending fax device. For example, the first fax data may include first image data of the first document and first setting information in which a method of responding to a reception status for a first fax transmission job of the first document is set.

Referring to FIG. 10A , the fax apparatus may display a preview image 1011 of the first document based on the first image data. When the method of responding to the reception status for the first fax transmission job of the first document in the first setting information is set to the mail method, the fax device inquires about whether the reception of the first fax data has been completed and whether or not to respond via mail A message 1012 including one information may be displayed. For example, the information on whether the reception of the first fax data has been completed may include whether the reception of the first fax data has been completed, a reception completion time, information on a transmission side of the first fax data, and the like. For example, when an input for selecting “send” is received, the fax apparatus may transmit response information indicating that the reception of the first fax data has been completed to the sender's mail.

10B is a diagram illustrating an example of a process of receiving a signature for received fax data.

For example, if a signature response is set in the first setting information of the first fax data received by the sending fax device after signing the confirmation of the reception status for the fax sending job, the fax device in the first fax data It is possible to display a user interface for receiving a signature for the input.

For example, the fax apparatus may acquire first image data corresponding to the first document from the first fax data. The fax apparatus may display a preview image of the first document based on the first image data. The fax device may display an input field 1021 for receiving a signature. For example, the fax apparatus may enlarge and display an area in which a signature is to be written in the preview image. The fax device may receive the recipient's signature through the input field 1021 . For example, the recipient may input the recipient's signature through a user interface unit provided in the fax machine. For example, the user interface unit may be implemented as a touch screen, a touch pad, or the like. For example, the receiver may input a signature using a predetermined tool capable of touch input.

When the input for the recipient's signature and the confirmation input for the first fax data are received, the fax apparatus sends the first fax transmission job based on the method of responding to the reception status for the first fax transmission job in the first setting information of response information can be transmitted.

Meanwhile, when security is set for the first fax data, the fax apparatus may display a user interface for receiving a signature for the first fax data after the authentication procedure for the first fax data is completed.

10C is a diagram illustrating an example of a process of requesting authentication information when security-set fax data is received.

The fax device may receive the first fax data for which security is set. For example, before the preview image of the first image data of the first document in the first fax data is displayed, the fax apparatus may request authentication information. When authentication is completed, the fax apparatus may display a preview image of the first image data.

Referring to FIG. 10C , the fax apparatus may display a message 1032 requesting authentication information set in the first fax data. The authentication information may be a preset security code. Also, the fax apparatus may display the area 1031 displaying the preview image as an empty area until authentication is completed.

11 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a fax machine.

Referring to the fax apparatus 10 shown in FIG. 11 , the fax apparatus 10 includes a scanner 1110 , a communication unit 1120 , a user interface unit 1130 , a memory 1140 , and a processor 1150 . can do. However, the illustrated components are not essential components. The fax apparatus 10 may be implemented by more components than the illustrated components, and the fax apparatus 10 may be implemented by fewer components. Hereinafter, the components will be described.

The scanner 1110 may generate scan data or a scan image by performing a predetermined scan operation in response to a request for a predetermined scan operation within the fax apparatus 10 . For example, when a request for a fax transmission job for a first document is received from the fax device 10 , the scanner 1110 performs a scan job on the first document, and first image data corresponding to the first document can create For example, the scanner 1110 may include an automatic document feeder (ADF) for automatically feeding documents.

The communication unit 1120 may communicate with an external device. Specifically, the communication unit 1120 may be connected to a network by wire or wirelessly to communicate with an external device. Here, the external device may be the fax device 10 , an image forming device, a server, or an electronic device.

For example, the communication unit 1120 may include a telephone line used to transmit fax data generated by a fax transmission job. For example, the telephone line may be a communication line dedicated to fax. In addition, the communication unit 1120 can transmit or receive fax data using Internet fax without establishing a dedicated fax telephone line.

For example, the communication unit 1120 may communicate with a fax apparatus that will receive fax data. Specifically, the communication unit 1120 may transmit fax data including setting information in which a method for receiving a reception status for a fax transmission job of a document is set to the receiving-side fax apparatus.

The user interface unit 1130 includes an input unit for receiving an input for controlling the operation of the fax apparatus 10 from a user, and information such as a result according to the operation of the fax apparatus 10 or the state of the fax apparatus 10 . It may include an output unit for display. For example, the user interface unit 1130 may include a manipulation panel for receiving a user input, a display panel for displaying a screen, and the like.

Specifically, the input unit may include devices capable of receiving various types of user input, such as a keyboard, a physical button, a touch screen, a camera, or a microphone. Also, the output unit may include, for example, a display panel or a speaker. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the user interface unit 1130 may include a device supporting various input/output.

The memory 1140 may store software or a program. For example, the memory 1140 obtains setting information for setting a method of checking a reception status for a fax transmission job of a document, transmits fax data according to a request for a fax transmission job, and sets the reception status of the fax data. At least one program related to the operation of the fax device receiving the response information may be stored.

For example, the memory 1140 receives fax data including setting information in which a method for responding to a reception status for a fax transmission job of a document is set, and when the reception status for a fax transmission job is confirmed, the response method is set. Accordingly, at least one program related to the operation of the fax apparatus transmitting response information may be stored.

The processor 1150 may execute a program stored in the memory 1140 , read data or files stored in the memory 1140 , or store a new file in the memory 1140 . The processor 1150 may execute instructions stored in the memory 1140 .

Hereinafter, the operation of each component when the fax machine 10 operates as a transmission-side fax machine will be described.

The processor 1150 may receive, through the user interface unit 1130 , first setting information for confirming the reception state of the recipient of the first document.

For example, the first setting information may include information for requesting confirmation of a reception state of the recipient of the first document. For example, the information for requesting confirmation of the reception status of the recipient of the first document may include information in which a method of checking the reception status of the recipient of the first document is set. For example, the first setting information may include information for setting a method of checking a reception status of the first fax transmission job of the first document.

For example, the first setting information may include at least one of information about a method for receiving response information of a reception state for the first fax transmission job, and type information of response information. For example, a method of receiving response information of a reception state for the first fax transmission job may include a method of receiving response information through an e-mail, a method of receiving response information through the fax apparatus 10, and the like. . For example, the type information of the response information includes first type information that simply responds to confirmation of the reception status for the first fax transmission job, and second type information that responds after signing the confirmation of the reception status to the first fax transmission job. It may include type information.

For example, in the first type of simply responding to confirmation of the reception status for the first fax transmission job, a preview image corresponding to the first fax data is displayed at the receiving-side fax apparatus, and confirmation of the preview image is responded It may be of the type that For example, when the information included in the first fax data is information that may be disclosed to a plurality of users, the response of the first fax transmission job may be set as the first type.

For example, in the second type of responding after signing the confirmation of the reception status for the first fax transmission job, a preview image corresponding to the first fax data is displayed at the receiving fax device, and confirmation of the preview image is It may be a type that responds with a signature. For example, an input box for inputting the recipient's signature may be displayed in the receiving fax device. For example, when the recipient of the information included in the first fax data is a specific person, the response of the first fax transmission job may be set as the second type. In addition, when the information included in the first fax data requires the recipient's signature, the response of the second fax transmission job may be set as the second type.

For example, the first setting information may be recorded in a first field in a predetermined protocol. For example, a protocol may mean a protocol for a communication method when data or information is transmitted/received between fax devices. For example, the protocol may be a T.30 protocol. For example, the first setting information may be stored in an optional message field in the T.30 protocol.

For example, the response information of the reception status for the first fax transmission job may include at least one of whether the reception of the first fax data has been completed, a reception completion time, and whether the first fax transmission job is successful or not, the recipient of the first fax data is checked It may contain one piece of information. For example, the confirmation of the recipient of the first fax data may include a signature of the recipient of the first fax data.

Meanwhile, when security is required for the first document, the processor 1150 is configured to set at least one of security level information for the first document and authentication information according to the security level through the user interface unit 1130 . You can receive setting information. For example, if the recipient of the first document is an unspecified person, the security level is set to a low level, and if the recipient for the first document is an unspecified person of a predetermined group, the security level is set to a middle level, and the first document If the recipient is a specific person, the security level may be set to a high level. For example, if the security level is a middle level or a high level, authentication may be performed when the receiving fax device receives the first fax data for the first document. For example, the authentication method may include a method of inputting an authentication number, a method of inputting a password, and the like.

The processor 1150 may acquire first image data corresponding to the first document according to the request of the first fax transmission job.

For example, the processor 1150 may acquire first image data corresponding to the first document based on the scan operation of the first document. For example, the first image data may be composed of digital codes. The first image data may be machine language readable by the processor 1150 in the fax machine 10 .

For example, in the request information of the first fax transmission job, the first fax data to be transmitted in the first fax transmission job, information on the receiver side to receive the first fax data, and information on the sender side to send the first fax data At least one of them may be included. Also, the recipient's information may include mail address information or fax number information of the recipient who will receive the first fax data.

Also, the processor 1150 may acquire mail address information or fax number information for receiving response information of a reception state for the first fax transmission job, based on a result of reading the first image data. For example, the fax apparatus 10 may extract mail address information or fax number information for receiving response information from the first image data based on the OCR.

The processor 1150 may transmit the first fax data including the first setting data corresponding to the first setting information and the first image data to the receiving-side fax apparatus through the communication unit 1120 .

The processor 1150 may receive, through the communication unit 1120 , response information of a reception state for the first fax transmission job, based on the first setting information, from the receiving fax device.

For example, when the method information included in the first setting information is set as a method of transmitting response information to the sending-side fax apparatus, the communication unit 1120 sends a response from the receiving-side fax apparatus to the first fax transmission job information can be received.

For example, the response information for the first fax transmission operation includes whether the reception side fax device has completed reception of the first fax data, the reception completion time, whether the first fax transmission operation has been successful, and the number of the recipient of the first fax data. At least one piece of information among the signatures may be included. For example, the success of the first fax transmission job may be about whether the first document is normally received.

For example, the processor 1150 may display response information of a reception state for the first fax transmission job through the user interface unit 1130 of the fax apparatus 10 . Also, the processor 1150 may output a document in which response information of a reception state for the first fax transmission job is recorded.

Hereinafter, the operation of each component when the fax machine 10 operates as a receiving-side fax machine will be described.

The processor 1150 may receive the second fax data corresponding to the second fax transmission job from the sending fax device through the communication unit 1120 . For example, the second fax data may include second setting information for requesting a response of the reception status of the recipient of the second document. For example, the second setting information may include information in which a method of responding to the reception status of the recipient of the second document is set. For example, the second setting information may include information in which a method of responding to a reception status of the second fax transmission job of the second document is set.

For example, the second setting information may include at least one of information on a method of transmitting response information of a reception state for the second fax transmission job, and type information of response information. For example, the type information of the response information includes first type information for simply responding to confirmation of the reception status for the second fax transmission job, and second type information for responding after signing the confirmation of the reception status for the second fax transmission job. It may include type information.

For example, the second setting information may be recorded in the first field in a predetermined protocol.

The processor 1150 may check a reception state for the second fax transmission job.

When the confirmation of the reception status for the second fax transmission job is completed, the processor 1150 through the communication unit 1120 based on the method of responding to the reception status for the second fax transmission job in the second setting information, The response information of the second fax transmission job may be transmitted to the fax device of the sending side. Also, the processor 1150 may transmit response information of the second fax transmission job to the set mail address.

For example, the processor 1150 may obtain the second setting information from the first field in the protocol. The processor 1150 may obtain information on a method of responding to a reception status for the second fax transmission job from the second setting information. Based on the method information, the processor 1150 may transmit response information of the second fax transmission job including the result of the reception state to the fax apparatus of the sending party or a set mail address.

For example, when the type information of the response information is the first type information for simply responding to the confirmation of the reception status for the second fax transmission job, and the confirmation of the reception status for the second fax transmission job is completed, the processor 1150 may display, through the user interface unit 1130 , a first user interface for receiving an input of confirmation of a reception state for the second fax transmission job. The processor 1150 may acquire result information of the reception state based on the first user interface. For example, the user interface unit 1130 may display result information of a reception state for the second fax transmission job, and display a first user interface requesting confirmation of the reception state. When an input confirming a reception status is received based on the first user interface, the processor 1150 transmits, via the communication unit 1120 , response information of the second fax transmission job including result information of the reception status to the sending side You can send to a fax machine or to a set e-mail address.

For example, when the type information of the response information is the first type information for simply responding to the confirmation of the reception status for the second fax transmission job, and the confirmation of the reception status for the second fax transmission job is completed, the processor 1150 obtains the result information of the reception status for the second fax transmission job, and can automatically transmit the response information of the second fax transmission job including the result information of the reception status to the sending fax device or the set mail address. .

For example, the type information of the response information is the second type information to respond after signing the confirmation of the reception status for the second fax transmission job, and when the confirmation of the reception status for the second fax transmission job is completed, the user interface unit 1130 may display a second user interface for receiving a signature for the second document. Specifically, the processor 1150 may acquire a second document corresponding to the second fax data. The user interface unit 1130 may display a second user interface including an area in the second document for which a second signature is required. The user interface unit 1130 may receive a second signature from the recipient of the second document based on the second user interface. When the second signature is input, the processor 1150 transmits, via the communication unit 1120 , response information of the second fax transmission job including result information of the reception status for the second fax transmission job to the sending fax device; Alternatively, it can be sent to a set e-mail address. The processor 1150 may transmit, through the communication unit 1120 , fax data corresponding to the first document on which the signature is recorded to the sending fax device or a set mail address.

On the other hand, if the second signature is not input through the second user interface for a predetermined time, the processor 1150 stores the second fax data, and later, at the request of the recipient, a second signature is required in the second document. A second user interface including a may be displayed. When the second signature is input, the processor 1150 may transmit, through the communication unit 1120 , response information of the second fax transmission job to the fax device of the sending party or a set mail address.

For example, as a result of reading the second image data in the second fax data, the processor 1150 may detect an area for which a signature is required. The processor 1150 may display, through the user interface unit 1130 , a region requiring a signature, and receive an input corresponding to the signature. The processor 1150 may transmit, through the communication unit 1120 , fax data corresponding to the document on which the signature is recorded to the fax device of the sending side or a set mail address.

For example, if security is required for the second document, the processor 1150 may request authentication information set in the second fax data. When authentication is completed according to the request for authentication information, the user interface unit 1130 may display the second fax data. The processor 1150 may transmit, through the communication unit 1120 , response information of the second fax transmission job based on a method of responding to a reception state for the second fax transmission job in the second setting information.

12 is a diagram illustrating an example of instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

The computer-readable storage medium 1200 may store instructions related to the operation of the fax apparatus 10 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11 . For example, the computer-readable storage medium 1200 may include instructions 1210 for receiving first setting information for confirming the reception status of the recipient of the first document, and according to the request of the first fax transmission job, the first Instructions 1220 for obtaining first image data corresponding to the document, instructions for transmitting the first setting data corresponding to the first setting information and the first fax data including the first image data to the receiving-side fax apparatus In step 1230 , commands 1240 for receiving response information of a reception state for the first fax transmission job based on the first setting information from the receiving fax device may be stored.

13 is a diagram of another example for explaining instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

The computer-readable storage medium 1300 may store instructions related to the operation of the fax apparatus 10 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11 . For example, the computer-readable storage medium 1300 may include a first setting information corresponding to the first fax transmission job including first setting information for requesting a response of the reception status of the recipient of the first document from the sending fax device. Commands 1310 for receiving 1 fax data, commands 1320 for checking a reception status for the first fax transmission job, and when checking the reception status is completed, for the first fax transmission job in the first setting information Commands 1330 for transmitting response information of the first fax transmission job may be stored based on a method of responding to the reception status.

Meanwhile, the above-described operating method of the fax apparatus 10 may be implemented in the form of a computer-readable storage medium that stores instructions or data executable by a computer or processor. It can be written as a program that can be executed on a computer, and can be implemented in a general-purpose digital computer that operates such a program using a computer-readable storage medium. Such computer-readable storage media include read-only memory (ROM), random-access memory (RAM), flash memory, CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, CD+Rs, CD-RWs, CD+RWs, DVD-ROMs. , DVD-Rs, DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD+RWs, DVD-RAMs, BD-ROMs, BD-Rs, BD-R LTHs, BD-REs, magnetic tapes, floppy disks, magneto-optical data storage devices, optical data storage devices, hard disks, solid-state disks (SSDs), and may store instructions or software, related data, data files, and data structures, and may store instructions or It can be any device capable of providing software, associated data, data files, and data structures.

As described above, although the embodiments have been described with reference to the limited embodiments and drawings, various modifications and variations are possible from the above description by those skilled in the art. For example, the described techniques are performed in an order different from the described method, and/or the described components of the system, structure, apparatus, circuit, etc. are combined or combined in a different form than the described method, or other components Or substituted or substituted by equivalents may achieve an appropriate result.

Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined by the claims described below as well as the claims and equivalents.

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scanner;
communication unit;
user interface unit;
processor; and
a memory for storing instructions executable by the processor;
The processor, by executing the instructions,
receive, through the user interface unit, first setting information for setting confirmation of a reception status of the recipient of the first document;
acquiring first image data corresponding to the first document through the scanner according to the request of the first fax transmission job;
and transmitting, via the communication unit, first setting data corresponding to the first setting information and first fax data including the first image data to a receiving-side fax apparatus. According to claim 1,
The processor, by executing the instructions,
The first setting, comprising at least one of information on a method for receiving, through the user interface unit, response information of a reception status for the first fax transmission job from the receiving-side fax device, and type information of the response information receive information;
The first setting information is stored in an Optional Message field in a pre-specified protocol. 3. The method of claim 2,
The type information of the response information is,
and first type information for simply responding to the confirmation of the reception status for the first fax transmission job, and second type information for responding after signing the confirmation of the reception status for the first fax transmission job. 3. The method of claim 2,
The response information of the reception status for the first fax transmission job is,
and at least one of information on whether the reception of the first fax data has been completed, a reception completion time, whether the first fax transmission job is successful, and a recipient's confirmation. According to claim 1,
The processor, by executing the instructions,
and receiving response information of a reception status for the first fax transmission job, based on the first setting information, from the receiving-side fax apparatus through the communication unit. According to claim 1,
The processor, by executing the instructions,
and, based on a result of reading the first image data, obtains mail address information or fax number information for receiving response information of a reception status for the first fax transmission job. According to claim 1,
If security is required for the first document,
The processor, by executing the instructions,
and receiving, through the user interface unit, second setting information for setting at least one of security level information for the first document and authentication information according to the security level. scanner;
communication unit;
user interface unit;
processor; and
a memory for storing instructions executable by the processor;
The processor, by executing the instructions,
receive, from the sending-side fax device, first fax data corresponding to the first fax transmission job, including first setting information for requesting a response of the reception status of the recipient of the first document, through the communication unit;
check the reception status for the first fax transmission job;
When the confirmation of the reception status is completed, the response information of the first fax transmission job is transmitted through the communication unit based on a method of responding to the reception status for the first fax transmission job in the first setting information which, fax machine. 9. The method of claim 8,
The first setting information includes at least one of method information for transmitting response information of a reception status for the first fax transmission job, and type information of the response information,
The first setting information is stored in an optional message field in a predetermined protocol. 10. The method of claim 9,
The processor, by executing the instructions,
Transmitting, through the communication unit, response information of the first fax transmission job including the result of the reception status, to the fax device of the sending side or a set mail address, based on the method information in the first setting information , fax machines. 10. The method of claim 9,
The type information of the response information is first type information for simply responding to the confirmation of the reception status for the first fax transmission job,
When the confirmation of the reception status is completed,
The processor, by executing the instructions,
displaying, through the user interface unit, a first user interface for receiving an input of confirmation of a reception status for the first fax transmission job, and obtaining result information of the reception status based on the first user interface;
and automatically transmitting, via the communication unit, response information of the first fax transmission job including result information of the reception status. 10. The method of claim 9,
The type information of the response information is second type information for responding after signing the confirmation of the reception status for the first fax transmission job,
When the confirmation of the reception status is completed,
The processor, by executing the instructions,
and displaying a second user interface for receiving a signature for the first document through the user interface unit. 13. The method of claim 12,
The processor, by executing the instructions,
obtaining the first document corresponding to the first fax data;
and displaying, through the user interface unit, the second user interface including an area for which the first signature is required in the first document. 13. The method of claim 12,
If the first document requires security,
The processor, by executing the instructions,
A fax device for requesting authentication information set in the first fax data. Receiving first setting information for confirming a reception state of a recipient of the first document;
acquiring first image data corresponding to the first document according to the request of the first fax transmission job;
transmitting first setting data corresponding to the first setting information and first fax data including the first image data to a receiving fax device; and
and receiving, from the receiving fax device, response information of a reception status for the first fax transmission job based on the first setting information.

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