JP2003069777A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide facsimile equipment, with which the presence of facsimile receiving can be reported by receiving in a memory when a personal computer (PC) is turned on. SOLUTION: In the facsimile equipment connectable to a LAN, this equipment has a means for registering a sub-address signal and a communication specification corresponding to a memory box, a means for distributing them to the PC connected to a LAN and a means for detecting whether the power source of the PC connected to the LAN is turned on or not, the sub-address signal is received from the transmitter of an opposite party and in the case the communication specification is for distribution to a specified PC, recording control in facsimile receiving is changed corresponding to the state of the power source of the specified PC.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile machine capable of LAN connection.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional LAN-connectable facsimile apparatus registers a sub-address signal and communication specifications in correspondence with a memory box, and, for example, when receiving a sub-address signal 1234, it is delivered to the personal computer via the LAN. Notify that there was a facsimile reception.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional example, when a specific user is on a business trip for a long time and a personal computer used by the specific user receives a facsimile, anyone can see during the business trip. However, there was a big problem that this missed a big business opportunity.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a facsimile apparatus capable of notifying the reception of a facsimile by receiving a memory when a personal computer is turned on. To provide.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is, in a LAN-connectable facsimile apparatus, a means for registering a sub-address signal and communication specifications corresponding to a memory box, and a personal computer connected to a LAN. And a means for detecting whether the power source of the PC connected to the LAN is on or off, receiving the sub-address signal from the partner transmitter, and delivering the communication specifications to the specific PC. If so, it is characterized in that the recording control at the time of facsimile reception is changed depending on the power supply state of the particular personal computer.

[0006]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the basic structure of a facsimile apparatus according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, 2 is N.
It is a CU (network control unit) that connects the telephone network to the terminal of that line for use in data communication and controls the connection of the telephone switching network, switches to the data communication path, and loops. It is to hold. Also, NCV2 is
If the signal level (signal line 20a) from the control circuit 20 is "0", the telephone line 2a is connected to the telephone side, and if the signal level is "1", the telephone line 2a is connected to the facsimile machine side. Is. In the normal state, the telephone line 2a is connected to the telephone 4 side.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a hybrid circuit, which separates a transmission system signal and a reception system signal and sends the transmission signal from the addition circuit 12 to the telephone line 2a via the NCU2 and the signal from the other side via the NCU2. And is sent to the modem 8 via the signal line 6a.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a modulator / demodulator, which is recommended by ITU-T Recommendation V,
8, V, 21, V, 27 ten, V, 29, V, 17,
It is a modulator / demodulator that performs modulation and demodulation based on V and 34, and each transmission mode is specified by the signal line 20c. 8
Inputs the signal output to the signal line 20b, outputs the modulated data to the signal line 8a, inputs the received signal output to the signal line 6a, and outputs the demodulated data to the signal line 8b.

Reference numeral 10 is a circuit for transmitting the ANSam signal. When the signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 20d, the ANSam signal is transmitted to the signal line 10a and the signal level "0" is transmitted to the signal line 20d. No signal is output to the signal line 10a.

Reference numeral 12 denotes an adder circuit which inputs the information of the signal line 8a and the information of the signal line 10a and outputs the addition result to the signal line 12a.

A reading circuit 14 outputs read data to the signal line 14a. Reference numeral 16 is a recording circuit, which is a signal line 2
The information output to 0e is sequentially recorded line by line. Reference numeral 18 is a memory circuit, which is used to store raw information or encoded information of read data, or to store received information or decoded information.

Reference numeral 22 denotes an operation unit, which has a one-touch dial, a speed dial, a run key, a * key, a set key, a start key, a stop key, and a registration key to the circuit 24, and the pressed key information is output to the signal line 22a. To be done.

Reference numeral 24 is a compulsory print time registration circuit corresponding to a PC, which is connected to each PC (PC1, PC1 via a signal line 24a).
PC2, PC3, PC4, PC5), receiving the facsimile information in the memory while the power is on, and specifying the specific P
After notifying C that there is facsimile reception information, the facsimile reception information is forcibly printed when there is no instruction to print the facsimile reception information from the specific PC or to display on the personal computer for a certain period of time. Register the time until printing.

Reference numeral 26 is a display circuit for inputting and displaying the information output to the signal line 20f. Reference numeral 27 denotes a sub-address / communication specification registration circuit corresponding to the memory box, for example, the memory box 01 via the signal line 27a.
Is registered in the memory box 02 with the sub address 1234 and the sub address 1234.

Reference numeral 28 is a network card, and the signal line 20g is, for example, a bicentro interface.
Also, 30 is PC1, 32 is PC2, 34 is PC3, 36
Are PC4 and 38 are PC5, which are connected to the LAN.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a LAN-connectable facsimile machine, which corresponds to a memory box, and is provided with means for registering sub-address signals, communication specifications, means for delivering to a personal computer connected to the LAN, and power supply for the personal computer connected to the LAN. When a facsimile is received depending on the power supply state of the specific PC when the sub address signal is received from the partner transmitter and the communication specification is distribution to the specific PC, it has a means to detect whether it is ON or OFF. Change the recording control of.

Here, when the delivery to the specific personal computer is designated by the sub-address signal, if the power state of the specific personal computer is on, the facsimile reception information is received in the memory and the fact that the specific personal computer receives the facsimile is notified. On the other hand, when the power state of the specific personal computer is off, the facsimile reception information is printed, and further, the unique information of the personal computer to be delivered is also printed.

When the delivery to the specific personal computer is designated by the sub-address signal and the power state of the specific personal computer is ON, the facsimile reception information is received in the memory and the fact that the specific personal computer is received by the facsimile is notified. If there is no instruction to print the facsimile information received from the specific personal computer for a certain period of time or the display support on the personal computer, the facsimile received information is printed together with the unique information of the personal computer that is about to be delivered.
The control circuit mainly performs the above control.

2 to 7 are flowcharts of the control of the control circuit 20 shown in FIG.

In FIG. 2, S0 represents the beginning.
In S2, all the PCs are connected to the circuit 24 through the signal line 24a.
The initial value is registered as 24 hours.

In S4, 0001 is set in the communication number.

In S6, nothing is displayed on the display circuit 26 via the signal line 20f.

In S8, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 20a and the CML is turned off.

In S10, the signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 20d and the ANSam signal is not transmitted.

In S12, the information of the signal line 22a is inputted, and it is judged whether or not the registration in the circuit 24 is selected.
When the registration is selected, the process proceeds to S14, and the time until compulsory printing is performed on the circuit 24 via the signal line 24 for each PC is, for example, 1 hour for PC1 and PC2, PC3, PC4,
PC5 registers for 3 hours, and if registration is selected, S1
Go to 6.

In S16, the information of the signal line 22a is inputted, and it is judged whether or not the registration in the circuit 27 is selected.
When registration is selected, the process proceeds to S18, and the circuit 27 is connected to the sub address corresponding to the memory box via the signal line 27a.
As the communication specifications, for example, the sub address 1234 in the memory box 01, transfer to the PC 1 and the sub address 1248 in the memory box 02, transfer to the PC 2 are registered, and if selected, the process proceeds to S20.

In S20, it is judged whether or not the facsimile reception is selected. If it is selected, the process proceeds to S24, and if it is not selected, the process proceeds to S22 and other processes are performed.

In S24, the signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 20a to turn on the CML.

S26 represents a pre-procedure. Here, it is notified that the sub-address signal reception function is available.

In S28, it is determined whether or not the sub-address signal is received. If it is received, the process proceeds to S34, and if it is not received, the process proceeds to S30.

In S30, the image signal is received / recorded, and in S32.
Represents the post-procedure.

In S34, it is determined from the sub-address signal whether or not the power supply of the specified personal computer is on. If it is on, the process proceeds to S40, and if it is off, the process proceeds to S36.

S36 represents reception / recording of image signals. Here, the designated personal computer number (for example, distribution to PC1) is also printed by the sub-address signal.

S38 represents a post-procedure.

S40 represents the memory reception of the image signal, and S42 represents the post-procedure.

In S44, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 20a, and the CML is turned off.

S46 represents notifying that the designated personal computer receives the facsimile via the LAN.

In S48, the compulsory print time corresponds to the communication number, to which personal computer the delivery is made, and the time obtained by adding the compulsory print time corresponding to this personal computer in which the circuit 24 is registered to the current date and time. , Means to store in memory.

At S50, the value of the communication number is incremented by one.

In S52, it is judged whether or not there is a print designation from the personal computer via the network. If there is a print designation, the flow advances to S54 to print the designated facsimile information, and if there is no print designation, S60.
Proceed to.

In step S56, a series of information regarding the forced print time stored corresponding to the communication number of the facsimile information for which printing is designated is deleted from the memory.

In step S58, the facsimile information designated for printing is erased from the memory.

In S60, it is determined whether or not the display on the personal computer is designated via the network. If the designation is made, the process proceeds to S62, and the designated facsimile information is transferred to the designated personal computer. , Is displayed on the designated personal computer, and if designated, the process proceeds to S60.

S63 represents the same process as S56.

In S64, it is judged whether or not the deletion of the facsimile reception information is selected from the personal computer via the network, and if selected, the process proceeds to S66, in which the facsimile reception information designated by the personal computer is deleted from the memory, If not selected, the process proceeds to S68.

S67 represents the same process as S56.

In S68, the information stored in the memory is input, and it is judged whether or not there is the facsimile reception information of the communication number which is the time of the forced printing.
If not, proceed to S8.

In step S70, the facsimile information of the communication number for which forced printing has been performed is printed. At this time, the personal computer number (for example, distribution to the personal computer 2) designated by the sub address signal is also printed.

In step S72, a series of information relating to the forced print time stored in correspondence with the communication number of the forcedly printed facsimile information is deleted from the memory.

In step S74, the forcedly printed facsimile information is erased from the memory.

[0052]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, in a LAN-connectable facsimile apparatus,
Corresponding to the memory box, it has means for registering sub-address signals and communication specifications, means for delivering to a personal computer connected to LAN, and means for detecting whether the power source of the personal computer connected to LAN is on or off. However, if the sub-address signal is received from the partner transmitter and the communication specifications are for delivery to a specific PC, the recording control during facsimile reception is changed depending on the power status of the specific PC, so the power of the PC is turned on. In this case, it is possible to obtain the effect of being able to notify the fact that the facsimile reception has been performed by the memory reception.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a basic configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 NCU 4 telephones 6 hybrid circuit 8 modem 10 ANSam sending circuit 12 adder circuit 14 reading circuit 16 Recording circuit 18 memory circuits 20 Control circuit 22 Operation part 24 Registered circuit 26 Display circuit 27 Registered circuit 28 network cards 30 PC1 32 PC2 34 PC3 36 PC4 38 PC5

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. In a LAN-connectable facsimile apparatus, corresponding to a memory box, means for registering a sub-address signal, communication specifications, means for delivering to a personal computer connected to LAN, power supply for a personal computer connected to LAN is turned on. It has a means to detect whether it is off or off, receives a sub address signal from the partner transmitter, and if the communication specifications are delivery to a specific personal computer, it depends on the state of the power supply of the specific personal computer when receiving a facsimile. A facsimile apparatus characterized by changing recording control. 2. When the delivery to a specific personal computer is designated by the sub-address signal, if the power state of the specific personal computer is on, the facsimile reception information is received in the memory and the specific personal computer is notified of the facsimile reception. 2. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the facsimile reception information is printed when the power state of the specific personal computer is off, and the unique information of the personal computer to be distributed is also printed. 3. When the delivery to a specific personal computer is designated by the sub-address signal and the power state of the specific personal computer is on, the facsimile reception information is received in the memory and the fact that the specific personal computer has received the facsimile is notified. 3. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the facsimile reception information is printed when there is no instruction to print the facsimile information received by the memory from the specific personal computer or a display instruction on the personal computer for a predetermined time or more. 4. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 3, wherein when the facsimile reception information is printed, the unique information of the personal computer to be distributed is also printed.