JP2002094758A - Image communication unit, control method for the image communication unit and storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image communication unit that can avoid deficiency of the idle capacity of an image memory, after the occurrence of a transmission error, when case of image transmission and can retransmit the image having the transmission error, without the re-reading of the image with a scanner. SOLUTION: The image communication unit that transmits a read and stored image to a destination image communication unit via a general public line and is provided with an interface connected to an information processing unit, provided at the outside of the image communication unit, and making transmission reception with the information processing unit, transfers the image having the transmission error to the information processing unit via the interface and deletes the image that is the same image transferred to the image processing unit and stored.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to an image communication apparatus such as a facsimile apparatus having an interface for connecting to an information processing apparatus such as a computer, a control method for the image communication apparatus, and a storage medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional facsimile apparatus, an image read by a scanner in the apparatus is stored in an image memory, and when a transmission error occurs when transmitting the stored image by facsimile, a predetermined time is set. After the elapse, the facsimile transmission is executed again.If the transmission cannot be performed even after repeating the predetermined number of times, in a facsimile apparatus of a type having a small capacity of the image memory, the printer unit prints an error report, and the error report is stored in the image memory. The existing image.

On the other hand, if a transmission error occurs in facsimile transmission and transmission is not possible even after performing the above-mentioned retransmission processing, a facsimile apparatus of a type having a large-capacity image memory is an image to be transmitted. Cancel the transmission process while retaining the image stored in the memory,
Thereafter, when the operator operates, the image stored in the image memory is deleted from the memory.

[0004]

By the way, in a conventional facsimile apparatus, when a transmission error occurs when transmitting an image and the transmission cannot be performed even after retransmission processing, a facsimile apparatus having a small memory capacity is used. As described above, the image stored in the image memory for transmission is erased as described above in order to avoid the lack of the free space in the image memory. After this erasure, in order to retransmit the image to be transmitted, there is a problem that the image to be transmitted must be read again by the scanner.

[0005] After the transmission error occurs, the image to be transmitted is stored in the memory until the retransmission processing ends, and since the memory capacity is small, a new transmission original is read during this time. It is not possible to perform processing using an image memory, such as storing data in a memory or receiving data in a memory.

Further, in a facsimile apparatus of the type which does not delete the image stored in the image memory when a transmission error occurs, the image remains stored in the image memory unless an operator operates it, and the image memory becomes empty. There is a problem that capacity is insufficient.

[0007] The above problem is a problem that also occurs in image communication apparatuses other than the facsimile apparatus and which can perform image communication (for example, personal computers and videophones).

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the free space of the image memory from becoming insufficient after a transmission error occurs when transmitting an image. In addition, the image in which the transmission error has occurred is read again by the scanner. It is an object of the present invention to provide an image communication device, a control method for the image communication device, and a storage medium that can be retransmitted without the need.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method for reading an image, storing the read image, and transmitting the stored image to a destination image communication apparatus via a general public line. An interface for transmitting and receiving data by connecting to an information processing apparatus provided outside the image communication apparatus; and transmitting an image in which a transmission error has occurred during the transmission to the information processing apparatus via the interface. And the same image as the image transferred to the information processing apparatus, and controls to erase the stored image.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 shows a facsimile apparatus 200 and a computer 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the second embodiment.

The facsimile apparatus 200 includes a CPU 20
1, ROM 202, image memory 203 for storing images,
An interface unit 208 for transmitting and receiving data to and from the computer 216, a scanner 209, and an NCU (network control unit) 214 are provided. The facsimile apparatus 200 includes an information processing apparatus such as a general public line 215 and a computer 216. Is connected. The brush CPU 201 is RO
In accordance with the program stored in M202, image memory 203, nonvolatile memory 204, operation unit 205, display unit 206, sensor 207, external I / F (interface) unit 208, timer 218, scanner 209, image processing unit 210, It controls the printer 211, the drive unit 212, the modem 213, and the NCU 214, and further controls the entire facsimile apparatus 200.

The image memory 203 is a DRAM (Dyna)
A large-capacity memory such as a MIC RAM stores image data read by the scanner 209 and image data recorded by the printer 211. Further, at the time of facsimile transmission / reception, it is also used to store G3 format facsimile data to be transmitted and received G3 format facsimile data. Here, the facsimile data in the G3 format is obtained by encoding the image data by an encoding method such as MH, MR, and MMR based on the control of the CPU 201.

The non-volatile memory 204 is composed of an SRAM (Static RAM) or a flash memory backed up by a battery or the like, and
0 is a memory for storing unique information, operation mode information, abbreviated destination abbreviations and telephone numbers registered in abbreviated dialing, communication results, and the like. These pieces of information are displayed on the display unit 206 and printed out by the printer 211 according to an instruction of the operator.

An operation unit 205 includes a start key for starting a transmission / reception operation, an image quality key for designating image quality (fine / standard, etc.) of a transmission image, a copy key for performing a copy operation, a stop key for stopping an operation, A dial key for inputting a telephone number during a call, a one-touch key for calling a pre-registered destination number, a facsimile machine 20
A mode key or the like for designating an operation mode of 0 is provided. C
The PU 201 detects the pressed state of these keys and controls each unit according to the detected state. The retransmission instruction by the operator when a transmission error occurs is also performed by depressing a key provided on the operation unit 205.

A display unit 206 is composed of an LCD (liquid crystal display) and an LED (light emitting diode), and a driver circuit for driving these, performs various displays under the control of the CPU 201, and provides a facsimile apparatus to an operator. The operation state of the system 200 is notified.

The sensor 207 includes a sensor for detecting the width of a recording sheet, a sensor for detecting the presence or absence of a recording sheet, a sensor for detecting the width of a document, a sensor for detecting the presence or absence of a document, and the like. Can detect the state of the recording paper and the original.

The external I / F unit 208 is connected to the computer 21
6 is an interface unit for transmitting and receiving data to and from an information processing device such as a USB (Universal S.
serial bus) and I
It is configured with a parallel interface such as the EEE1284 standard. The image data stored in the image memory 203 can be uploaded to an external computer 216 via the external I / F unit 208. Further, the external I / F unit 2
08, the image data can be downloaded to the facsimile apparatus 200.

A timer 218, which is an example of a time measuring means, has a
It is configured by a clock IC such as C (Real Time Clock) and notifies the control unit 201 of the measured time. When a transmission error occurs, the CPU 201 monitors the timer 218 and, when detecting that a predetermined time has elapsed, starts a retransmission operation (starts retransmission of the image in which the transmission error has occurred). I have.

The scanner 209 is a CCD (Charge)
A photoelectric conversion unit such as a coupled device (CS) or a contact image sensor (CS);
01, the original is read, and the image data is sequentially sent to the image processing unit 210.

An image processing unit 210 includes a clock supply circuit for controlling the scanner 209, a peak hold circuit, an A / D
Conversion circuit, shading correction circuit, resolution conversion circuit,
It is composed of an edge enhancement circuit, a γ value correction circuit, and the like, and performs binary or multi-value image processing on image data read by the scanner 209. Here, the processed image data is transferred to and stored in the image memory 203.

The printer 211 is composed of a thermal head or a BJ (Bubble Jet (registered trademark)) printer head, a driver circuit for driving the head, and the like.
3, and prints out the image data. Further, based on the communication result information stored in the non-volatile memory 204, a communication management report, an error report, and the like are printed out.

The driving section 212 is constituted by a stepping motor for driving the paper supply / discharge rollers of the scanner 209 and the printer 211, a gear for transmitting the driving force of the motor, a driver circuit for driving the motor, and the like. The document and the recording paper are conveyed under the control of the CPU 201.

The modem 213 has a 34, V.I. 32,
V. 32 bis, V.I. 17, V.I. 29, V.I. 27te
r, V.R. 23, V.I. 21 (H, L) modems, a clock generation circuit connected to these modems, and the like.
Is converted into an analog signal and transmitted to the general public line 215 via the NCU 214. Further, an analog signal is received from the general public line 215 via the NCU 214, and the received analog signal is demodulated.
It generates facsimile data in the format.

The NCU 214 includes a DC current capturing circuit, an AC current capturing circuit, a Ci (call signal) detecting circuit, a line polarity reversal detecting circuit, a dial pulse sending circuit, and a 2-wire 4
It is composed of a line conversion circuit and the like. And NCU21
Reference numeral 4 denotes a connection between the facsimile apparatus 200 and the public telephone line 215, and control of incoming and outgoing calls based on the control of the CPU 201.

A computer 216 is an example of an information processing apparatus, and the facsimile apparatus 2 is connected via an external I / F unit 208.
00 is connected. In addition, the computer 21
Reference numeral 6 denotes a large-capacity memory 21 such as an HDD (hard disk).
7, the image data transferred from the facsimile apparatus 200 is stored in the memory 217.

Next, the operation of the facsimile apparatus 200 and the computer 216 will be described.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a transmission processing operation in the facsimile apparatus 200.

A document is set on the scanner 209 by an operator of the facsimile apparatus 200, and the
5, the transmission mode is specified, the destination number (transmission destination telephone number) is specified, and the start key is pressed, etc., the CP provided in the facsimile apparatus 200 is set.
U201 determines that a transmission instruction has been issued (S10).
0).

When a transmission instruction is given (S100), the scanner 209 reads an original (S101), and the image processing unit 210 performs predetermined image processing on the read image data, and the predetermined processing is performed. The image data is stored in the image memory 203.

Next, by using the NCU 214, the telephone number of the destination facsimile apparatus specified by the operator is transmitted to the general public line (S102), and connection with the destination facsimile apparatus is performed. If the connection with the destination facsimile apparatus is possible (S103), the image data stored in the image memory 203 is converted into G3 format facsimile data, and the converted facsimile data is transmitted to the modem 213. And transmits it to the destination facsimile machine by the facsimile procedure of G3 (S10).
4). No error occurs during the transmission (S10
5) When the transmission ends normally (S106), the image data stored in the image memory 203 is deleted (S107), and the process ends.

If it is not possible to connect to the destination facsimile machine in step S103 for reasons such as busy,
Alternatively, if an error occurs during transmission in step S105, the NCU 214 releases the line and stops the transmission processing (S108).

Next, an image data upload request is issued to the computer 216 via the external I / F unit 208 (S109).

When the upload permission signal is returned from the computer 216 (S110), when the connection to the destination facsimile machine is impossible in step S103, or when a transmission error occurs in step S105. Then, the image data to be transmitted and the management number of the image data are uploaded to the computer 216 via the external I / F unit 208 (S111).

When the upload is completed (S112),
Information indicating that a transmission error has occurred in the facsimile transmission is stored in the nonvolatile memory 204 (S11).
3) The image data stored in the image memory 203 is deleted (S107), and the process ends.

In step S110, the computer 2
If the upload permission signal is not returned from 16 or if the upload processing does not end even if it exceeds the predetermined time in step S112, the upload processing is temporarily ended, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the upload processing is performed again.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the computer 216 when uploading image data.

That is, in step S103, the operation of the computer 216 for uploading the image data to be transmitted when the connection with the destination facsimile machine is impossible and the management number of the image data to the computer 216 Is shown. Step S1
05 shows the operation of the computer 216 when uploading the image data to be transmitted and the management number of the image data to the computer 216 when a transmission error occurs.

When the facsimile apparatus 200 requests upload of image data (S300), the computer 2
If uploading is possible on the 16 side (S301),
The computer 216 starts the upload process.
That is, the computer 216 is connected to the facsimile machine 2
Issue a 00 hairbroad permission signal (S302);
The upload of the image data sent from the facsimile apparatus 200 and the management number of the image data is started (S303).

When the upload is completed (S304),
The uploaded image data and the management number of the image data are stored in the memory 217 in the computer 216 (S305), and the process ends.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the retransmission processing operation in facsimile apparatus 200.

When transmission error information exists in the non-volatile memory 204 (S400) and transmission of the transmission error information is automatically retransmitted (S401), the CPU 201 monitors the timer 218 and a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous transmission. Then (S403), retransmission processing is started. Also, if the automatic retransmission is not performed in step S401, or even if the predetermined time has not elapsed in step S403, if the operator instructs the retransmission in the operation unit 205 (S40).
402), a retransmission process is started.

When the operator gives a retransmission instruction on the operation unit 205 (S402), or when a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous transmission (S403), a download request and an error image to be retransmitted are sent to the computer 216. A management number is issued (S404), and when a download permission signal is returned from the computer 216 (S404).
405), the download of the designated image data is started via the external I / F unit 208 (S406). Here, the downloaded image data is stored in the image memory 203.
To accumulate.

When the download of the image data is completed (S407), the NCU 214 sends out the telephone number of the facsimile machine to be retransmitted to the general public line (S407).
408), a connection is made with the destination facsimile machine.

If connection with the destination facsimile machine is possible (S409), the downloaded image data is
3 format facsimile data, and further modulates the facsimile data by the modem 213 to obtain G3
Is transmitted to the destination facsimile machine by the facsimile procedure (S410).

No error occurs during the transmission (S4
11) When transmission ends normally (S412), transmission error information existing in the non-volatile memory 204 is deleted (S412).
413), the computer 216 is notified that the facsimile transmission of the downloaded image data has been normally completed (S414), and the process is terminated.

If it is not possible to connect to the destination facsimile machine in step S409 due to a busy state or the like,
Alternatively, if an error occurs during transmission in step S411, the NCU 214 releases the line and stops the transmission processing (S415).

Subsequently, if the connection cannot be established, or
When a transmission error occurs, it is determined whether or not the image data that could not be transmitted is further automatically retransmitted (S41).
6) If automatic retransmission is not performed, the printer 211 prints an error report indicating a transmission error (S417), and notifies the computer 216 that facsimile transmission of the downloaded image data has failed (S414).
The process ends.

If the image data that could not be transmitted is automatically retransmitted in step S416, the computer 216 is notified of the fact that the facsimile transmission of the downloaded image data has ended in error (S414), and the process is terminated.

The facsimile apparatus 200 is configured as shown in FIG.
When the image data cannot be transmitted by facsimile even if the number of times exceeds the predetermined number, the automatic retransmission is not performed thereafter. In this case, in steps S401 and S416, it is determined that the image data is not automatically retransmitted. The image memory 2
The image data downloaded at 03 is deleted when the retransmission processing is completed regardless of the result of facsimile transmission.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the operation of the computer 216 when downloading image data having a transmission error from the computer 216 to the facsimile apparatus 200.

When there is a download request from the facsimile apparatus 200 (S500), and the download is possible (S501), the computer 216 starts the processing. A download permission signal is issued to the facsimile machine 200 (S502), and the error image data corresponding to the management number designated by the facsimile machine 200 is
Download to the facsimile machine 200 (S50
3). When the download is completed (S504), the facsimile apparatus 200 performs facsimile transmission of the downloaded image data. After the facsimile transmission ends, the transmission result of the facsimile transmission is received from the facsimile apparatus 200 (S505). Here, if the facsimile transmission has been completed normally (S506), the error image data stored in the memory 217 of the computer 216 is deleted (S507), and the process is terminated.

According to the facsimile apparatus 200, when a transmission error occurs, the image data to be transmitted when the transmission error occurs is erased from the image memory 203 provided in the facsimile apparatus 200. During the retransmission process (within a predetermined time from the occurrence of a transmission error until the next retransmission is executed), the image memory in the facsimile apparatus 200 can be used effectively. That is, an image that cannot be transmitted due to a transmission error or the like is accumulated in the image memory, the free space of the memory is reduced, and it is possible to avoid a problem that processing such as reading a new document or receiving a memory cannot be performed. .

In a conventional facsimile machine,
Transfer (scan) the read image to the destination facsimile machine via a general public line in preparation for transmission errors and other obstacles
At the same time, it is conceivable to upload all of the read images to an external information processing device via an interface. In this case, the upload process to the external information processing device is performed every time a facsimile transmission is performed. Is executed, the processing load on the facsimile apparatus increases due to this control.

Further, in the above case, since all of the image data to be transmitted, including image data in which no transmission error has occurred, is managed by the information processing apparatus, a large capacity image memory is required on the information processing apparatus side. It is.

According to the facsimile apparatus 200, only when a transmission error occurs, the image data is uploaded to the external information processing apparatus (computer 216). Facsimile device 2 compared to the method of uploading all image data to be transmitted to an external information processing device,
00 can be reduced.

Since the information processing apparatus stores only the image data in which the transmission error has occurred, the load on the memory provided in the information processing apparatus is relatively small.

Further, the transmission error image stored in the external information processing apparatus can be automatically downloaded to the facsimile apparatus after a predetermined time elapses and can be transmitted again by facsimile, so that an easy-to-use facsimile apparatus can be provided. it can. Further, when the retransmission processing is completed, the image data for which the retransmission processing has been completed is automatically deleted on the information processing apparatus side. Insufficient capacity can be avoided.

Further, the transmission error image stored in the external information processing apparatus can be downloaded to the facsimile apparatus 200 and transmitted again by facsimile according to the instruction of the operator. Thus, it is possible to provide a facsimile apparatus which does not need to be read by the user and is easier to use.

Although the above embodiment has been described using a facsimile apparatus, an image communication apparatus other than a facsimile apparatus that can perform image communication (for example, a personal computer or a videophone) may be used. Embodiments can be applied.

Further, the above embodiment can be understood as a storage medium. That is, in the above embodiment, an image is read, the read image is stored in a predetermined storage unit, and the image stored in the storage unit is transmitted to a destination image by a predetermined transmission unit via a general public line. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute a procedure to be transmitted to a communication device, the data being connected to an information processing device provided outside the image communication device and an interface to transmit and receive data. A transmitting step, transferring an image in which a transmission error has occurred when transmitting in the transmitting step to the information processing apparatus via the interface, and storing the same image as the image transferred to the information processing apparatus; Computer-readable program storing a program for causing a computer to execute a control procedure for controlling to erase from the means Examples of Do storage medium.

In this case, in the control procedure, when transmitting in the transmission procedure, an image for which a transmission error has occurred a predetermined number of times in succession is transferred to the information processing apparatus via the interface, and This is a procedure for controlling so that the same image as the image transferred to the processing device is deleted from the storage means.

In the control procedure, after a predetermined time has elapsed, an image stored in the information processing apparatus is received via the interface, and the received image is transmitted in the transmission procedure. This is a procedure for instructing that the image stored in the information processing apparatus be deleted after the processing is completed.

Further, there is provided a selection procedure for selecting whether or not to retransmit an image.
When the image is selected to be retransmitted, the image stored in the information processing device is received via the interface, and the received image is transmitted in the transmission procedure. After the transmission is completed, This is a procedure for giving an instruction to delete an image stored in the information processing apparatus.

The storage media include FD, CD,
DVD, HD, semiconductor memory and the like are conceivable.

[0065]

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the free space of the image memory from becoming insufficient after a transmission error occurs when transmitting an image. This has the effect of being able to retransmit without having to read it again by the scanner.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a facsimile apparatus 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a computer 0 and a computer 216.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a transmission processing operation in the facsimile apparatus 200.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation of a computer 216 when uploading image data.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a retransmission processing operation in the facsimile apparatus 200.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the computer 216 when downloading image data in which a transmission error has occurred from the computer 216 to the facsimile apparatus 200.

[Explanation of symbols]

 200: Facsimile machine, 201: CPU, 202: ROM, 203: Image memory, 204: Non-volatile memory, 205: Operation unit, 208: External I / F unit, 209: Scanner, 216: Computer, 217: Memory, 218 ... Timer.

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Claims (15)

[Claims] 1. An image processing apparatus comprising: a storage unit that reads an image and stores the read image; and a transmission unit that transmits the image stored in the storage unit to a destination image communication apparatus via a general public line. An image communication device, comprising: an interface connected to an information processing device provided outside the image communication device, for transmitting and receiving data; and an image for which a transmission error has occurred when the transmission means transmits the image. And control means for transferring the same image as the image transferred to the information processing apparatus through the storage means so as to delete the same image from the storage means. 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit transfers an image in which a transmission error has occurred continuously a predetermined number of times to the information processing apparatus via the interface when the transmitting unit transmits. An image communication apparatus, which is means for controlling to delete the same image as the image transferred to the information processing apparatus from the storage means. 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a timer, wherein when the timer detects that a predetermined time has elapsed, the controller stores the information in the information processing apparatus. Means for receiving an image via the interface, transmitting the received image to the transmission means, and instructing the information processing apparatus to delete the image stored in the information processing apparatus after the transmission is completed. An image communication device, comprising: 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a selection unit for selecting whether or not to retransmit the image, wherein reselection of the image is selected by the selection unit. In this case, the control unit receives the image stored in the information processing device via the interface, causes the transmitting unit to transmit the received image, and, after the transmission is completed, the information processing device. An image communication device for instructing to delete an image stored therein. 5. The image communication device according to claim 1, wherein the image communication device is a facsimile device. 6. An image is read, the read image is stored in a predetermined storage means, and the image stored in the storage means is transmitted to a destination image communication apparatus via a general public line by a predetermined transmission means. A data transmission step of connecting an information processing apparatus provided outside the image communication apparatus to an interface to transmit and receive data; and transmitting the data in the transmission step. Transferring the image in which the transmission error has occurred to the information processing device via the interface, and controlling to erase from the storage means the same image as the image transferred to the information processing device; A method for controlling an image communication device, comprising: 7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, in the control step, an image in which a transmission error has occurred continuously a predetermined number of times is transmitted to the information processing apparatus via the interface when transmitting in the transmission step. And controlling the image communication apparatus to delete the same image as the image transferred to the information processing apparatus from the storage unit. 8. The control step according to claim 6, wherein, after a predetermined time has elapsed, an image stored in the information processing device is received via the interface, and the received image is received. A method for controlling an image communication apparatus, comprising: transmitting in the transmission step, and, after the transmission is completed, instructing to delete an image stored in the information processing apparatus. 9. The method according to claim 6, further comprising the step of selecting whether or not to retransmit the image, wherein said controlling step comprises the step of: When selected at the stage, the image stored in the information processing device is received via the interface, and the received image is transmitted at the transmission stage. After the transmission is completed, the information processing device A method for controlling an image communication device, comprising the step of giving an instruction to delete a stored image. 10. The control method for an image communication device according to claim 6, wherein the image communication device is a facsimile device. 11. An image is read, the read image is stored in a predetermined storage means, and the image stored in the storage means is transmitted to a destination image communication apparatus via a general public line by a predetermined transmission means. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute a procedure for transmitting data to a computer; a data transmission procedure for transmitting and receiving data by connecting an information processing apparatus provided outside the image communication apparatus to an interface; And transmitting an image in which a transmission error has occurred when transmitting in the transmission procedure to the information processing device via the interface, and transmitting the same image as the image transferred to the information processing device from the storage means. A computer readable program storing a program for causing a computer to execute a control procedure for controlling to erase.憶媒 body. 12. The information processing apparatus according to claim 11, wherein, when transmitting in the transmission procedure, an image in which a transmission error has occurred continuously for a predetermined number of times is transmitted to the information processing apparatus via the interface. A storage medium, characterized in that the procedure is such that the same image as the image transferred to the information processing device is deleted from the storage means. 13. The control procedure according to claim 11, wherein after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, an image stored in the information processing device is received via the interface, and the received image is received. A storage medium transmitted by the transmission procedure and instructing that the image stored in the information processing apparatus be deleted after the transmission is completed. 14. The method according to claim 11, wherein
In the paragraph, there is a selection procedure for selecting whether or not to retransmit the image, and the control procedure is such that when the retransmission of the image is selected in the selection procedure, the information processing apparatus stores the information. Receiving the received image via the interface, transmitting the received image in the transmission procedure, and instructing the information processing apparatus to delete the stored image after the transmission is completed. A storage medium characterized by the above-mentioned. 15. The method according to claim 11, wherein:
3. The storage medium according to claim 1, wherein the image communication device is a facsimile device.