JP2001094701A - Communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a communication terminal that has a program single action key that is shared between communication and copying. SOLUTION: Contents of each item for a copy mode and a communication mode are registered in a one program single action key 16e. Thus, the contents of each item for the copy mode and the communication mode are set to a compound machine 1 by depression of a communication/copy key 16d and the program single action key 16e. Thus, the program single action key 16e is shared between communication and copying.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus having a copy function, that is, a communication terminal apparatus represented by a so-called multifunction peripheral.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a facsimile machine has a one-touch key for storing a fax number of a transmission destination. By pressing this one-touch key, the fax
The number is displayed on the display unit, and the read original can be transmitted to the facsimile apparatus of the displayed fax number of the transmission destination.

[0003] In addition, there is a facsimile apparatus having a so-called program one-touch key for storing a communication mode (for example, confidential communication) together with a fax number of a transmission destination. By pressing this program one touch key, the destination F
The AX number and the confidential communication are displayed on the display unit,
The read original can be transmitted (for example, confidential communication) to the facsimile apparatus of the displayed transmission destination FAX number in a preset communication mode.

[0004]

However, even in a facsimile apparatus having a copy function, that is, a so-called multifunction machine, the program one-touch key is used only for facsimile transmission.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object thereof is to provide a communication terminal device capable of sharing a program one-touch key for communication and copying. is there.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, in a communication terminal device having a copy function and a communication function, at least a setting content of a copy function or a communication function is set. Registration means for registering the information.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the communication terminal device according to the first aspect, a switching unit for switching to a copy function or a communication function, and the setting contents of the registration unit are switched according to the switching unit. Control means were provided.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the communication terminal device according to the second aspect, when only one of the setting contents of the copy function and the communication function is registered in the registration means, the switching is performed. The function registered in the registration unit is set regardless of the function switched by the unit.

In the embodiments of the invention described below, the “registering means” described in claims or means for solving the problems is a program one-touch key 16.
e, and the “switching means” is the communication / copy key 1
6d, and the “control means” is MPU11, RO
M12 and RAM13.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a multifunction device 1 as a communication terminal device includes an MPU 11, a ROM 1
2, RAM 13, reading unit 14, recording unit 15, operation unit 1
6, a display unit 17, an image memory 18, a codec 19, a modem 20, and an NCU 21. Each of the units 11 to 21 is connected via a bus 22.

The MPU 11 controls each part of the multifunction device 1. The ROM 12 stores a program for controlling the MFP 1. The RAM 13 temporarily stores various information related to the multifunction peripheral 1. In addition, the RAM 13 stores registration contents T1 of a plurality of program one-touch keys 16e described later. Specifically, as shown in FIG.
The AM 13 has a numerical value corresponding to the content of each item (“copy density”, “copy type”, “number of copies”) in the copy mode and each item (“image quality”, Numerical values corresponding to the contents of “communication form”, “FAX number”, and “remarks” are stored. The program one-touch key 16
“0” is stored as an initial value of each item corresponding to e.

The reading section 14 reads image data on a document and outputs black and white binary image data. The recording unit 15 is composed of an electrophotographic printer, and records received image data and image data of a document read by the reading unit 14 on recording paper in a copy operation.

The operation unit 16 includes ten keys (including * and # keys) 16a for inputting a telephone number, a FAX number and the like.
The abbreviated key 16b for registering the abbreviated number or inputting a telephone number or a facsimile number from the abbreviated number, the start key 16c for starting the original reading operation, and
AX) "mode or" copy "mode, communication / copy key 16d," copy density "," copy mode "," copy number "in the copy mode," image quality "," communication mode "in the communication mode , "FAX number", a plurality of program one-touch keys 16e for storing "remarks", a registration key 16f for registering the contents of each item in the copy mode and the communication mode to the program one-touch key 16e, and temporarily operating the MFP 1. Various operation keys such as a stop key 16g for stopping the operation are provided.

The display unit 17 composed of an LCD or the like
Various information such as the operating state of the device is displayed. Image memory 18
Temporarily stores received image data and image data read by the reading unit 14. The codec 19 transmits the image data read by the reading unit 14 to the MH, MR, M
Encoding is performed by the MR method or the like. The codec 19 decodes the received image data.

The modem 20 conforms to ITU-T Recommendation T.30. 30 based on a facsimile transmission control procedure according to V.30. 1
7, V. 27ter, V.A. Modulation and demodulation of transmission / reception data according to 29 or the like are performed. The NCU 21 has a function of controlling connection with the telephone line L and detecting transmission and reception of a dial signal corresponding to a fax number of the other party.

Next, the operation of registering the contents of each item in the copy mode and the communication mode in the program one-touch key 16e in the multifunction device 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This operation is performed based on a program stored in the ROM 12 based on the MP
This is executed under the control of U11.

In step S1, the registration key 16f
Is waited for to be pressed. In step S2,
It is waited for one of the program one-touch keys 16e to be pressed.

In step S3, it is determined whether the mode is the copy mode. Specifically, the determination is made based on the press of the communication / copy key 16d, in other words, based on the currently set mode. If the mode is the copy mode, the process proceeds to step S4. On the other hand, if the mode is not the copy mode, that is, if the mode is the communication mode,
Move to step S9.

In step S4, it is awaited that a numerical value (1, 2, 3) corresponding to the copy density (light, normal, dark) is input based on the message displayed on the display unit 17.

In step S5, based on the message displayed on the display unit 17, the numerical values (1, 2, 2, N1) corresponding to the copy mode (single-sided copy, double-sided copy, Nin1, etc.).
3) is input.

In step S6, it is waited for the number of copies to be input based on the message displayed on display unit 17. In step S7, it is determined whether the input of each item in the copy mode has been completed. Specifically, the determination is made based on the pressing of a predetermined key (for example, the start key 16c) by the user. And
When the input of each item is completed, the process proceeds to step S8. On the other hand, when the input of each item is not completed, the process returns to step S4.

In step S8, the contents of each item in the copy mode are stored in the RAM 13. In step S9, based on the message displayed on the display unit 17, it is waited that the numerical values (1, 2, 3) corresponding to the image quality are input.

In step S10, based on the message displayed on the display unit 17, numerical values (1, 2, 3, etc.) corresponding to the communication mode (normally, confidential communication, relay transmission, etc.)
Is input. Note that the contents attached to the communication mode are registered in “remarks”. Specifically, when, for example, confidential communication is input as the communication mode, a message for inputting a password is displayed on the display unit 17 subsequently. Then, when a password is input based on this message, the input password is registered in "Remarks". If, for example, a relay transmission is input as the communication mode, a message for inputting the fax number of the relay destination is displayed on the display unit 17 subsequently.
Then, when the FAX number of the relay destination is input based on this message, the input FAX number of the relay destination is registered in “Remarks”.

In step S11, input of the FAX number of the transmission destination based on the message displayed on the display unit 17 is waited. In step S12, it is determined whether the input of each item in the copy mode has been completed. Specifically, the determination is made based on the pressing of a predetermined key (for example, the start key 16c) by the user. Then, when the input of each item is completed, the process proceeds to step S13. On the other hand, if the input of each item is not completed, the process returns to step S9.

In step S13, the contents of each item in the communication mode are stored in the RAM 13. next,
The operation of the multifunction device 1 for copying or communicating (FAX) based on the pressing of the program one-touch key 16e will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. This operation is executed under the control of the MPU 11 based on a program stored in the ROM 12. It is also assumed that the original is placed on the reading unit 14 in advance.

In step S21 shown in FIG. 4, it is waited for any one-touch key 16e to be pressed. In step S22, it is determined whether or not the contents of all the items registered in the program one-touch key 16e pressed in step S21 are initial values "0". If the contents of all the items registered in the program one-touch key 16e pressed in step S21 are the initial values "0", it is determined that nothing is registered in each item in the copy mode or the communication mode. After making the determination, the process proceeds to step S23. On the other hand, if the contents of all the items registered in the program one-touch key 16e pressed in the step S21 are not the initial value "0", it is determined that each item in the copy mode or the communication mode is registered. Step S31 shown in FIG.
Move to

In step S23, the program one-touch key 1 depressed in step S21
6e, a message indicating that nothing is registered in each item in the copy mode or the communication mode is displayed on the display unit 17.
Will be displayed. Then, this process ends.

In step S31 shown in FIG. 5, it is determined whether the mode is the copy mode. Specifically, the determination is made based on the press of the communication / copy key 16d, in other words, based on the currently set mode. If the mode is the copy mode, the process proceeds to step S32. On the other hand, if the mode is not the copy mode, that is, if the mode is the communication mode, the process proceeds to step S37.

In step S32, the program one-touch key 1 depressed in step S21
The content of each item in the copy mode corresponding to 6e is
It is determined whether or not it is registered in the RAM 13. Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the content of each item in the copy mode is an initial value “0”. That is,
If the content of each item in the copy mode is not the initial value “0”, it is determined that the content of each item in the copy mode is registered. If the content of each item in the copy mode has been registered, the process proceeds to step S33. On the other hand, when the content of each item in the copy mode has not been registered, the process proceeds to step S38.

In step S33, the program one-touch key 1 depressed in step S21
The content of each item in the copy mode corresponding to 6e is
The content is read from the RAM 13 and the content of each item is set in the multifunction device 1.

In step S34, the contents of each item in the read copy mode are displayed on the display unit 17. In step S35, the start key 1
6c is waited for to be pressed. At this time, if the stop key 16g has been pressed, this processing ends.

In step S36, the original is read, and a copy operation is performed based on the contents of each item in the copy mode. In step S37, it is determined whether or not the contents of each item in the communication mode corresponding to the program one-touch key 16e pressed in step S21 are registered in the RAM 13. Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the content of each item in the communication mode is an initial value “0”. That is, when the content of each item in the communication mode is not the initial value “0”, it is determined that the content of each item in the communication mode is registered. If the contents of each item in the communication mode have been registered, the process proceeds to step S38. On the other hand, if the content of each item in the copy mode has not been registered, the process proceeds to step S33.

In step S38, the program one-touch key 1 depressed in step S21
The content of each item in the communication mode corresponding to 6e is R
The content is read from the AM 13 and the content of each item is
Is set to

In step S39, the contents of each item in the read communication mode are displayed on the display unit 17. In step S40, the start key 16
It is waited for c to be pressed. At this time, if the stop key 16g has been pressed, this processing ends.

In step S41, the original is read, and based on the contents of each item in the communication mode,
A communication operation is performed. As described above, according to the present embodiment, the following operations and effects can be obtained.

(1) The contents of each item in the copy mode and the communication mode are as follows.
6e. Therefore, communication / copy key 1
The MFP 1 is set to the content of each item in the copy mode and the communication mode based on the press of the program 6d and the program one-touch key 16e. Therefore, the program one touch key 16e can be shared for communication and copying.

(2) The contents registered in the program one-touch key 16e (the contents of each item in the copy mode or the contents of each item in the communication mode) are switched based on the pressing of the communication / copy key 16d. Therefore, the content of each item in the copy mode or the content of each item in the communication mode can be set in the multifunction peripheral 1 based on the pressing of the communication / copy key 16d.
Therefore, the MFP 1 can be set to a desired copy operation state or communication operation state based on the pressing of the communication / copy key 16d and the program one-touch key 16e.

(3) In addition, the contents of each item in the copy mode and the communication mode are registered in one program one-touch key 16e. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the program one-touch key 16e according to each mode. Therefore, the limited operation unit 16 can be used effectively.

(4) Even if the setting by the communication / copy key 16d is the copy mode, if the content of each item in the copy mode is not registered in the program one-touch key 16e, in other words, the communication with the program one-touch key 16e is performed. When only the content of each item in the mode is registered, the program one-touch key 16e
The communication operation is executed based on the pressing of the key and the start key 16c. On the other hand, even if the setting by the communication / copy key 16d is the communication mode, if the content of each item in the communication mode is not registered in the program one-touch key 16e, in other words, the program one-touch key 16d
When only the content of each item in the copy mode is registered in e, a copy operation is executed based on depression of the program one-touch key 16e and the start key 16c. Therefore, if only one of the content of each item in the copy mode or the content of each item in the communication mode is registered in the program one-touch key 16e, the mode is set based on the pressing of the communication / copy key 16d. A copy operation or a communication operation can be performed without any need. In other words, a copy operation or a communication operation can be performed without checking the mode displayed on the display unit 17. Therefore, it is possible to provide the user-friendly multifunction peripheral 1.

(5) If the contents of all items registered in the program one-touch key 16e are the initial value "0", it is determined that nothing is registered in each item in the copy mode or the communication mode. A message to that effect is displayed on the display unit 17. Therefore, even if the user accidentally presses the program one-touch key 16e, there is no room for any problem.

The above embodiment can be embodied with the following modifications. The process of determining whether the start key 16c has been pressed in steps S35 and S40 shown in FIG. 5 may be omitted. With this configuration, the program one-touch key 16e
, A copy operation or a communication operation can be executed.

When the content of each item in each mode is not registered in the program one-touch key 16e, when the program one-touch key 16e is pressed, it is determined that an error has occurred, and an error message is displayed on the display unit 17. The configuration may be such that:

In addition, the program one-touch key 16
Instead of storing the initial value "0" in "e", the program one-touch key 16e may be configured to execute the contents of each item in each mode with standard settings in each mode. Here, the standard setting means that one copy is performed in the copy mode, and normal communication (transmission) is executed in the communication mode.

The program one-touch key 16e may be applied to a copy machine. Further, technical ideas other than the claims grasped from the embodiment and the like will be described below together with their effects.

[1] In the communication terminal device according to the second aspect, the control means may be arranged so that the content for setting the function switched by the switching means is not registered in the registration means. A communication terminal device that determines that an error has occurred when a unit is pressed.

With this configuration, no operation is performed if the information is not registered. [2] In the communication terminal device according to [1], when the control unit determines that an error has occurred, the control unit displays the fact on a display unit.

With this configuration, it is possible to display on the display means that the information is not registered. [3] In the communication terminal device according to the second aspect, the control means sets the copy function or the communication function as a standard if the content for setting the function switched by the switching means is not registered in the registration means. Communication terminal device to be set.

With such a configuration, even if the information is not registered in the registration means, copying or communication can be executed with standard settings.

[0049]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects. According to the first aspect of the invention, the program one-touch key can be shared for communication and copying.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the first aspect is provided.
In addition to the effects of the invention described in (1), the communication terminal device can be set to a desired copy operation state or communication operation state based on pressing of the switching unit and the registration unit.

According to the invention set forth in claim 3, according to claim 2
And a user-friendly communication terminal device can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a multifunction peripheral.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing contents of respective items in a copy mode and a communication mode registered in a program one-touch key.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation when registering contents of each item in a copy mode and a communication mode to a program one-touch key.

FIG. 4 is based on pressing of a program one-touch key.
9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation when copying or communicating.

FIG. 5 is based on pressing of a program one-touch key.
9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation when copying or communicating.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Multifunction machine as a communication terminal device, 11 ... MPU which comprises a control means, 12 ... ROM which comprises a control means, 13
... RAM constituting control means, 16d ... communication / copy key as switching means, 16e ... program one-touch key as registration means.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A communication terminal device having a copy function and a communication function, the communication terminal device having registration means for registering at least the setting contents of the copy function or the communication function. 2. The communication terminal device according to claim 1, further comprising: a switching unit for switching to a copy function or a communication function; and a control unit for switching setting contents of a registration unit according to the switching unit. apparatus. 3. The communication terminal device according to claim 2, wherein when only one of the setting contents of the copy function and the communication function is registered in the registration unit, the function switched by the switching unit is set. Regardless of the communication terminal device, the function registered in the registration means is set.