JP2002314773A - Communication apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a communication apparatus, capable of communicating media information, where a transmitter communication unit can select the transmission of the media information or of original information, designate a reception processing at a receiver side communication unit, so as to designate proper reception processing, depending on the state of the opposite party. SOLUTION: The communication unit is provided with a storage function existence notice means for informing a transmitter side communication unit about the existence of a function for storing to a medium from the receiver communication unit, a memory reception function existence notice means that informs of the existence of a function of memory reception, a direct print function existence notice means that informs of the presence of a function of direct print, a storage designation means that designates storage to the medium from the transmitter communication unit to the receiver communication unit, a memory reception designation means that designates memory reception, and a direct print designation means that designates direct printing.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a communication device,
The present invention relates to a communication device capable of setting a medium in the communication device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional communication device, a communication device capable of setting a medium, in particular, a facsimile device capable of setting a medium is a compact flash (registered trademark)
Set a card, for example, store information recorded by a digital camera in a compact flash card, and set this compact flash card in a facsimile machine,
A technique for printing information recorded by a digital camera has already been proposed.

[0003]

However, there is a need to transmit media information (information stored in a medium), but it has not been implemented.

[0004] Here, when the media information is transmitted, there is a serious problem that the media information cannot be stored in the media information and a direct print operation cannot be executed on the receiving side in general.

According to the present invention, in a communication device capable of communicating media information, a transmitter can select whether to transmit media information or original information. Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a communication device which can specify the appropriate reception processing based on the situation of the other party by the transmitter.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a communication device capable of setting media, a storage function presence / absence notification means for notifying a transmitter of presence / absence of a function for storing data to a transmitter, and a memory receiving function. Storage designating means having a memory receiving function presence / absence notifying means for notifying the presence / absence of data, and a direct print function presence / absence notifying means for notifying the presence / absence of a direct print function, and designating storage from a transmitter to a receiver to media. And a memory reception designating means for designating memory reception and a direct print designating means for designating direct printing.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS First Embodiment FIG. 1 shows a facsimile apparatus FS1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG.

[0008] In the facsimile apparatus FS1, the NCU
The (network control device) 2 connects the terminal of the line to use the telephone network for data communication and the like, controls connection of the telephone switching network, switches to a data communication path,
This is to maintain the loop. The NCU 2 connects the telephone line 2a to the telephone (CML off) or connects the telephone line 2a to the facsimile apparatus (CML on) under the control of the bus 26. In addition,
In a normal state, the telephone line 2a is connected to the telephone 4 side.

The hybrid circuit 6 separates the transmission system signal and the reception system signal, sends the transmission signal from the addition circuit 12 to the telephone line 2a via the NCU 2, and receives the signal from the other party via the NCU 2. , To the modem 8 via the signal line 6a.

The modem 8 is based on ITU-T Recommendation V. 8,
V. 21, V.I. 27ter, V.I. 29, V.I. 17, V.I.
This is a modulator / demodulator that performs modulation and demodulation based on the signal 34, and each transmission mode is designated by control of the bus 26. The modulation / demodulation circuit 8 receives a transmission signal from the bus 26, outputs modulated data to the signal line 8a, receives a received signal output to the signal line 6a, and outputs demodulated data to the bus 26.

The calling circuit 10 inputs telephone number information in response to a signal from the bus 26, and sends DTMF to the signal line 10a.
Is output.

The adder circuit 12 receives the information of the signal line 8a and the information of the signal line 10a, and adds the result of the addition to the signal line 12a.
output to a.

The read circuit 14 transmits read data to the bus 2
6 is output.

The recording circuit 16 sequentially records information output to the bus 26 line by line.

The memory circuit 18 includes a work memory (R
AM), and further stores raw information or encoded information of the read data, and receives received information or
It is used to store the decoded information and the like via the bus 26.

The operation unit 20 includes one-touch dial, speed dial, numeric keypad, * key, # key, start key,
There are a stop key, a set key, a key to select the transmission of media information, a key to select whether to store the received information in memory, direct print, or to store it in the media on the receiver side, and other function keys. The key information is output to the bus 26.

The operation unit is provided with a display unit.
Enter the information that is output to and display it.

A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 22 controls the entire facsimile and executes a facsimile transmission control procedure. The control program is stored in a ROM 24.

The medium storage circuit 28 is for setting a medium such as a compact flash card. Reading of information stored in the medium and writing to the medium are executed via the bus 26.

The ROM 24 is an example of a means for notifying a transmitter of a function of storing data in a medium from a receiver to a transmitter in a communication device capable of setting a medium and notifying of a function of receiving a memory. Is an example of a means for notifying the presence or absence of the function of direct printing, an example of means for specifying storage from the transmitter to the receiver to the medium, an example of means for specifying memory reception, This is an example of a means for designating direct print, and an example of a means for selecting whether transmission is from a medium or original transmission at the time of transmission, and whether reception information is stored in a memory on the receiver side, This is an example of a unit for selecting whether to perform direct printing or to store in a medium.

Here, if it is selected to store the received information in the memory on the receiver side at the time of transmission, if so, the transmitter notifies the receiver to that effect. If direct printing of received information is selected, the transmitter notifies the receiver to that effect, and at the time of transmission, if storing of received information in media is selected on the receiver side, The transmitter notifies the receiver of that effect,
The receiver executes reception according to the specification of the transmitter.

As described above, when the transmission from the transmitter to the receiver is specified to be stored in the medium, the data is transmitted in the binary file transfer mode, and when the other specification is performed, the normal facsimile transmission is executed.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a protocol signal newly added in the above embodiment.

Here, the X of the FIF of the DIS / DTC signal
The bit is a bit indicating the presence / absence of a function to be stored in the medium, the X + 1 bit is a bit indicating the presence / absence of a memory reception function, and the X + 2 bit is a bit indicating the presence / absence of a direct print function.

Further, the X bit of the FIF of the DCS signal is
X + 1 bits are bits for designating storage in a medium, X + 1 bits are bits for designating memory reception, and X + 2 bits are bits for designating direct printing.

FIGS. 3 to 8 are flowcharts showing the control operation in the above embodiment.

In S2, the memory 18 is connected via the bus 26.
In step S4, the display unit of the operation unit is cleared via the bus 26. In step S6, the CML of the NCU 2 is turned off via the bus 26.

In S8, it is determined whether or not facsimile reception has been selected. If facsimile reception has been selected, the process proceeds to step S10, and if facsimile reception has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S30.

In S10, the NCU 2
Is turned on, and in S12, the pre-procedure is executed to notify that there is a reception function to store the data in the medium, to notify that there is a memory reception function, and to make sure that there is a direct print function. Notify the transmitter. here,
It has a BFT (binary file transfer) reception function, and notifies the transmitter together with information that the BFT reception function is present.

In S14, it is determined whether or not the storage designation to the medium has been made from the transmitter. If the storage designation to the medium has been made from the transmitter, the process proceeds to step S16, and if the storage designation to the medium has not been made from the transmitter. The process proceeds to step S20.

In S16, the file information received by the BFT is stored in the medium, and in S18, the post-procedure is executed.

In S20, it is determined whether or not the memory reception designation has been received from the transmitter. If the memory reception designation has been received from the transmitter, the flow advances to step S22 to receive the memory reception designation from the transmitter. If not, step S24
Proceed to.

At S22, the received information is stored in the memory.

In S24, it is determined whether or not direct print designation has been received from the transmitter. If direct print designation has been received from the transmitter, the process proceeds to step S26. If direct print designation has not been received from the transmitter,
Proceed to step S28.

In S26, the received information is directly printed, and in S28, the information is received and recorded in the receiving mode specified by the transmitter.

In S30, the operation unit 2 is connected via the bus 26.
0, and determines whether facsimile transmission has been selected. If facsimile transmission has been selected, the process proceeds to step S34, and if facsimile transmission has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S32 to perform other processing. Execute

In S34, the NCU 2
In step S36, a call is made to the designated destination by the calling circuit via the bus 26. In step S38, the pre-procedure is executed.

In step S40, information of the operation unit is input via the bus 26, the selection of the transmission medium is checked, and if the data stored in the medium is to be transmitted, the flow advances to step S42 to read the original. If the received data is received, the process proceeds to step S66.

In S42, the information of the operation unit is input via the bus 26, and the process selected by the receiver is checked.
If it is a storage process to a medium, the process proceeds to step S44, and if it is a memory reception process, the process proceeds to step S46.
If it is a direct print process, the process proceeds to step S60.

In S44, the function of storing in the medium is
It is determined whether or not there is a receiver, and if the function of storing in the medium is in the receiver, the process proceeds to step S48. If the function of storing in the medium is not in the receiver, the process proceeds to step S46.
Proceed to.

In S46, it is determined whether or not the memory receiving function is provided in the receiver.
Proceeding to step S54, if the memory receiving function is not present in the receiver, proceed to step S60.

In S48, the remaining pre-procedure is executed. Here, storage in the medium is designated. In S50, the media information is transmitted by BFT. In S52, the post-procedure is executed. In S54, the remaining procedure is executed. A pre-procedure is executed, where memory reception is designated. In S56, the media information is converted into bitmap information and then transmitted, and BFT transmission is not performed. In S58, a post procedure is executed.

In step S60, it is determined whether or not the receiver has the direct print function. If the receiver has the direct print function, the process proceeds to step S62. If the receiver does not have the direct print function, the process proceeds to step S64. .

In S62, the remaining pre-procedure is executed, where direct printing is designated. In S64, the remaining pre-procedure is executed. Here, all of the storage in the medium, the memory reception, and the direct printing are performed. Not specified.

In step S66, the information of the operation unit is input via the bus 26, and the contents of the process selected by the receiver are checked. If it is a direct print process, the process proceeds to step S84.
Proceed to.

In S68, it is determined whether or not the function for storing in the medium is in the receiver. If the function for storing in the medium is in the receiver, the process proceeds to step S70. If not, step S76
Proceed to.

In S70, the remaining pre-procedure is executed. Here, storage in the medium is designated. In S72, the document information is converted into media information and transmitted by BFT. In S74, the post-procedure is executed. I do.

In S76, it is determined whether or not the memory receiving function is provided in the receiver.
Proceeding to step S78, if there is no memory receiving function in the receiver, proceed to step S84.

In S78, the remaining pre-procedure is executed. Here, memory reception is designated. In S80, document information is transmitted. Here, BFT transmission is not performed. In S82, post-procedure is executed.

In S84, it is determined whether or not the direct print function is provided in the receiver. If the direct print function is provided in the receiver, the flow proceeds to step S86. If the direct print function is not provided in the receiver, step S88 is performed.
Proceed to.

In S86, the remaining pre-procedure is executed, and direct printing is designated here. In S88, the remaining pre-procedure is executed, in which all of storage in the medium, memory reception, and direct printing are performed. Not specified.

According to the above embodiment, in a communication device capable of communicating media information, the transmitter can select whether to transmit the media information or the original information. The transmitter can specify the receiving process, for example, when sending media information taken with a digital camera to the elderly, send it by specifying direct print, and when sending it to friends, store it in the media. It becomes possible to specify, etc., based on the situation of the other party,
Appropriate reception processing can be specified.

[0053]

According to the present invention, in a communication apparatus capable of communicating media information, a transmitter can select whether to transmit media information or original information. Can be specified by the transmitter, so that an appropriate receiving process can be specified based on the situation of the other party.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a facsimile apparatus FS according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a newly added protocol signal in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a control operation in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a control operation in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a control operation in the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a control operation in the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a control operation in the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a control operation in the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 FS1: facsimile machine, 14: reading circuit, 16: recording circuit, 18: memory circuit, 20: operating unit, 22: CPU, 24: ROM, 28: media storage circuit.

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A communication device capable of setting a predetermined medium, a storage function presence / absence notifying means for notifying a transmitter of presence / absence of a function of storing media information in the medium; A memory reception function presence / absence notification means for notifying the transmitter; a direct print function presence / absence notification means for notifying the transmitter of the presence / absence of a direct print function;
A communication device comprising: 2. A communication device capable of setting a predetermined medium, a medium storage designating means for designating storage in the medium to a receiver; a memory reception designating means for designating memory reception to a receiver; And a direct print designation unit for designating a receiver as a receiver. 3. A communication device capable of setting a predetermined medium, a storage function presence / absence notifying means for notifying a transmitter of presence / absence of a function of storing media information in the medium; A memory receiving function presence / absence notifying means for notifying the transmitter; a direct printing function presence / absence notifying means for notifying the transmitter of the presence / absence of a direct print function;
Media storage designating means for designating a receiver for storing in a medium; memory receiving designating means for designating a memory reception as a receiver; and direct print designating means for designating a direct print as a receiver. A communication device characterized by the above-mentioned. 4. The method according to claim 2, wherein the transmission from the media or the transmission of the original is performed by:
A communication device comprising a selection means for selecting at the time of transmission. 5. The apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a selection unit for selecting whether to store the reception information received by the receiver in a memory, direct printing, or a medium at the time of transmission. A communication device characterized by the above-mentioned. 6. The method according to claim 3, wherein receiving information received by the receiver is stored in a memory.
If it is selected at the time of transmission, the transmitter notifies the receiver to that effect.If direct printing of the received information received by the receiver is selected at the time of transmission, the transmitter notifies the receiver In addition, if it is selected at the time of transmission to store the received information received by the receiver in the media, the receiver is notified of the fact, and the receiver side receives the information according to the designation by the transmitter. A communication device characterized by executing. 7. The method according to claim 2, wherein when the storage in the media is specified to the receiver, the transmission is performed in a binary file transfer mode, and when the other specification is performed, A communication device for executing normal facsimile transmission.