JP2003069800A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide facsimile equipment, with which convenience for a user can be improved by preventing operation unintended by an operator on the side of a transmitter from being executed. SOLUTION: The facsimile equipment capable of receiving a sub-address symbol, has a means for distributing received information to a personal computer by connecting the equipment to a local area network and a means for registering a sub-address signal and a communication specification corresponding to a memory box and when a connection is selected to the local area network in the middle, corresponding to the memory box, the information of the registered sub-address signal is checked. When specified information is stored corresponding to these contents, it is reported to the user.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus capable of receiving a sub address signal.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional facsimile machine capable of receiving a sub-address signal corresponds to a memory box, and registers a sub-address signal and communication specifications.
In response to the sub address signal 1234, the communication specification is registered as relay broadcast to the destinations A, B, and C, and when the sub address signal 1234 is received, the memory reception is executed, and then to the destinations A, B, and C. Was broadcasting the broadcast of.

[0003]

Here, it is assumed that the user initially uses the facsimile machine without being connected to the local area network and, for example, purchases the facsimile machine and connects to the local area network one year after the purchase. When connecting to a local area network, it is important to deliver to a personal computer connected to the local area network, and in particular to deliver by designating multiple arbitrary personal computers from the transmitter. It is recommended by ITU-T recommendation. It is desirable to execute at T33.

The designation of the plurality of personal computers is performed by designating the extension number in the sub-address signal, but to do this, a unique signal # is required.

However, if the # signal is used as a part of the character string of the sub address signal before connecting the local area network, for example, 123 # 45.
6 is registered as a relay broadcast to the destinations A, B, and C, and this time, after connecting the local area network, the sub address signal 123 is distributed to the PC 3, and the sub address signal 456 is registered as distribution to the PC 6. Then, the operator on the transmitter side does not know whether he / she wants to relay the broadcast to the destinations A, B, C, or to deliver it to the PC3, PC6.
There is a possibility that an operation unintended by the operator on the transmitter side may be performed, resulting in confusion.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to improve the usability for a user without executing an operation unintended by the operator on the transmitter side. It is to provide a facsimile machine capable of performing the same.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a facsimile apparatus capable of receiving a sub address symbol, a means for connecting to a local area network and delivering received information to a personal computer, and a memory box. It has means for registering the sub-address signal and communication specifications correspondingly, and when the connection to the local area network is selected on the way, the information of the registered sub-address signal corresponding to the memory box is checked and When the specific information is stored, the user is notified of that fact.

[0008]

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 configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, 2 is an NCU.
It is a (network control device), and in order to use the telephone network for data communication, etc., it connects to the terminal of the line and controls the connection of the telephone exchange network, switches to the data communication path, and loops. It is to hold. NCU2 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. It is a thing. In the normal state, the telephone line 2a is connected to the telephone 4 side. Reference numeral 4 is a telephone.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a hybrid circuit, which separates a transmission system signal from a reception system signal, sends the transmission signal from the addition circuit 12 to the telephone line 2a via NCU2, and transmits the signal from the other side via NCU2. The signal is received and sent to the modulator / demodulator 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, 27ten, V, 29, V17, V,
It is a modulator / demodulator that performs modulation and demodulation based on 34, and each transmission mode is designated by the signal line 20c. The modulator / demodulator 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. To do.

Reference numeral 10 denotes a circuit for transmitting an ANSam signal. When a signal having a signal level "1" is output to the signal line 20d, the circuit outputs an ANSam signal to the signal line 10a and outputs a signal level "0" 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, the information of the signal line 10a and the information of the signal line 22 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 denotes a memory circuit, which is used to store raw information or encoded information of read data, or receive information or decoded information.

Reference numeral 22 denotes a registration circuit, which inputs a telephone signal output to the signal line 20g and outputs a DTMF selection signal to the signal line 22a when a call command pulse is generated on the signal line 20f.

Reference numeral 24 denotes an operation unit, which has a one-touch dial, a speed dial, a run key, a * / # key, a start key, a stop key, a registration key to the line 26, and other function keys, and the pressed key information is a signal line. Two
4a is output.

Reference numeral 26 is a sub-address signal and communication specification registration circuit corresponding to the memory box. The sub-address signal and communication specification correspond to the memory box 01 via the signal line 26a. Communication specifications include transfer to destination A, memory box 02, sub-address signal 001, transfer to personal computer No. 1 (PC1), and the like.

Reference numeral 28 is a display circuit, which inputs and displays the information output to the signal line 20h.

Reference numeral 30 is a network card, and the signal line 20i is, for example, a bicentro interface.

32 is PC1, 34 PC2, 36 is PC
Reference numerals 4 and 40 are PCs 5 and 42 are PCs 6, which are connected to a local area network via a signal line 30a.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a facsimile machine capable of receiving a sub-address signal, having means for connecting to a local area network and distributing received information to a personal computer, means for registering a sub-address signal and communication specifications corresponding to a memory box, When the connection to the local area network is selected on the way, the information of the registered sub-address signal corresponding to the memory box is checked, and if the specific information is stored by this content, the user is notified of that fact. To do. Here, consider # as the specific information. Also, when the specific information is stored, it is displayed that it may be used to specify a plurality of personal computer terminals.
Furthermore, when the facsimile machine is connected to the local area network, the sub address signal corresponding to the memory box and the communication specification registration are selected. If the distribution is registered, it will be displayed from the transmitter that distribution to multiple PC terminals is possible. The control circuit mainly performs the above control.

2 to 5 are flowcharts of the control of the control circuit 20a shown in FIG.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 50 represents START.

S2 corresponds to the memory box via the signal line 26a, and has a sub-address signal and a communication specification registration circuit 26.
Clear the information in.

In S4, it is judged whether or not there is a connection to the local area network at present, and if there is, the process proceeds to S6, in which the local area network flag is set to 0.

In S10, nothing is displayed on the display circuit 8 via the signal line 20h.

In S12, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 20a, and the CML is turned off.

In S14, the signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 20d, and the ANSam signal is not transmitted.

In S16, it is determined whether or not the local area network flag is 0, and if it is 0, S18
If it is 0, the process proceeds to S26.

In S18, it is judged whether or not there is a local area network connection at present, and if there is, it proceeds to S20, where 1 is set in the local area network flag, and if not, it proceeds to S26.

In S22, the information of the signal line 26 is input,
It is determined whether or not “#” is registered in the circuit 26 as the sub-address information. If yes, the process proceeds to S24, and if not, S26.
Proceed to.

In S24, the display circuit 28 is displayed on the display circuit 28 via the signal line 20h. "In LAN-FAX, it is possible to designate a plurality of personal computer terminals to be distributed by #. How to use it and the currently registered subaddress information are Please confirm that there is no contradiction. "Is displayed. Here, this display is erased by some key operation.

In S26, the information of the signal line 24a is inputted and it is judged whether or not the registration in the circuit 26 is selected.
If registration is selected, the process proceeds to S28, and if registration is selected, the process proceeds to S36.

In S28, it is determined whether or not the local area network flag is 1, and if it is 1, S30
If it is 0, the process proceeds to S34.

In step S30, the display circuit 28 is displayed via the signal line 20h, "The LAN-FAX is compatible, so a plurality of personal computer terminals for distribution can be designated by #." There is. This display is erased by some key operation.

S32 corresponds to the memory box in the circuit 26 via the signal line 26a, the sub-address signal and the communication specification correspond to, for example, the memory box 01, the sub-address signal 123 and the communication specification are transferred to the destination A, the memory box. 02, sub address signal 001, PC N
This indicates transfer to o1 (PC1) and registration.

S34 corresponds to the memory box in the circuit 26 via the signal line 26a, the sub address signal and the communication specification correspond to, for example, the memory box 01, and the sub address signal 123 and the communication specification are transferred and registered to the destination A. It means that.

In S36, it is determined whether or not reception is selected. If it is selected, the process proceeds to S40, and if it is not selected, the process proceeds to S38 and other processes are performed.

In S40, the signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 20a to turn on the CML.

S42 represents a pre-procedure. Here, it is notified that the sub-address signal reception function is available.

In S44, it is determined whether or not the sub-address signal is received. When the sub-address signal is received, the process proceeds to S46, the operation of the communication specification of the memory box corresponding to the received sub-address signal is executed, and if not received, the process proceeds to S48. .

S48 is reception / recording of art, and S50 is RE.
It represents TURN.

[0044]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, in a facsimile device capable of receiving a sub address symbol, a means for connecting a local area network and delivering received information to a personal computer, and a memory box are provided. It has means for registering the sub-address signal and communication specifications correspondingly, and when the connection to the local area network is selected on the way, the information of the registered sub-address signal corresponding to the memory box is checked and When the specific information is stored, the user is notified of that fact, so that it is possible to improve the usability of the user without executing an operation that was not intended by the operator on the transmitter side. The effect is obtained.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

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

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

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

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the control operation 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 Calling circuit 24 Operation part 26 Registered circuit 28 Display circuit 30 network card 32 PC1 34 PC2 36 PC3 38 PC4 40 PC5 42 PC6

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A facsimile device capable of receiving a sub-address symbol, having means for connecting to a local area network and distributing received information to a personal computer, and means for registering a sub-address signal and communication specifications corresponding to a memory box. When the connection to the local area network is selected on the way, the information of the registered sub address signal corresponding to the memory box is checked, and if the specific information is stored by this content, the user is notified to that effect. Facsimile device characterized by notifying. 2. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein # is considered as the specific information. 3. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the specific information is stored, a message indicating that a personal computer may be used to specify a terminal is displayed. 4. When the facsimile machine is connected to a local area network, a sub-address signal corresponding to a memory box and a registration of communication specifications are selected when a communication specification registration is selected. 4. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the transmitter indicates that the distribution to a plurality of personal computer terminals is possible if the distribution to the personal computer is registered.