JP2003204426A - Facsimile apparatus and its controlling method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the operability of facsimile apparatus by enabling the apparatus to automatically register the receiving function of a receiver selected by a registered telephone number, by correlating the function with the telephone number at the time of transmitting image information by selecting the registered telephone number. <P>SOLUTION: The facsimile apparatus reads, transmits and records colored image information and transmits the image information in accordance with a telephone number selected from among prestored reception-side telephone numbers. When the apparatus selects a receiver by selecting one telephone number from among the prestored telephone numbers, and discriminates that the receiver has a colored image information receiving function through communication with the receiver; the apparatus automatically registers the data indicating the colored image information receiving function by correlating the data with the selected telephone number (S204). When the apparatus discriminates that the receiver does not have the colored image information receiving function, the apparatus automatically registers the data indicating that the receiver does not have the colored image information receiving function by correlating the data with the selected telephone number (S206). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus which performs color reading, color transmission and color recording, and a control method therefor.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional facsimile apparatus capable of color reading, color transmission, and color recording, color transmission is performed only with a specific partner. In other words, when color transmission is selected on the transmission side, it is considered that the reception side also has color transmission and color recording functions, and the transmission-side facsimile machine reads the color original document without being aware of the partner apparatus. Is transmitted in color. Regarding relay transmission, the conventional facsimile apparatus may relay only a monochrome image or may have a color image communication function but not a relay transmission function.

[0003]

Even if it is considered that color transmission will become more widespread and color transmission will become widespread in the future, some facsimile machines in the market handle only binary information of white and black. Still in use. Therefore, with the spread of color transmission, a facsimile machine that handles binary information of white and black and a facsimile machine capable of color transmission coexist, and even if color transmission is selected on the transmission side, the reception side receives color reception. There are many inconveniences of not having a function.

Further, in a facsimile machine which relays only a black and white image or has a color image communication function but no relay transmission function, the color facsimile machine relays and transmits the color image from the color facsimile machine so that it is exclusively for black and white. However, there is a problem that it cannot be sent to the facsimile machine.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional example, and when the registered telephone number is selected and the image information is transmitted, the receiving function of the receiver selected by the telephone number is used. It is an object of the present invention to provide a facsimile apparatus which can be automatically registered in correspondence with the above and a control method thereof.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the facsimile apparatus of the present invention has the following configuration. That is, by reading, transmitting, and recording color image information, and selecting one of the pre-registered telephone numbers in the facsimile apparatus that transmits the image information according to the selection of the telephone number of the receiving side stored in advance. Receiver selecting means for selecting a receiver, judging means for judging whether or not the receiver has a function of receiving color image information by communicating with the receiver selected by the receiver selecting means, When it is determined by the determining means that it has a color image information receiving function, the data indicating the color image information receiving function is automatically registered in association with the telephone number selected by the receiver selecting means, When it is determined that the color image information reception function is not provided by the determination means, the color corresponding to the telephone number selected by the receiver selection means is displayed. Registration means for automatically registering the data indicating no function of receiving image information, characterized by comprising a transmitting means for transmitting the color image information or binary image information, the in accordance with the discrimination result by said discrimination means.

In order to achieve the above object, the control method of the facsimile apparatus of the present invention comprises the following steps. That is, it is a control method of a facsimile apparatus which reads, transmits, and records color image information and transmits the image information according to the selection of the telephone number of the receiving side stored in advance, which is one of the telephone numbers registered in advance. By selecting the receiver, and determining whether or not the receiver has a function of receiving color image information by communicating with the receiver selected in the receiver selecting step. When it is determined that the color image information reception function is provided in the determination step and the determination step, data indicating that there is a color image information reception function in association with the telephone number selected in the receiver selection step Is automatically registered, and when it is determined that the color image information reception function is not provided in the determination step, the color image information is associated with the telephone number selected in the receiver selection step. A registration step of automatically registering the data indicating no signal function, characterized by comprising a transmission step of transmitting the color image information or binary image information, the according to the determination result by the determination step.

[0008]

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

[First Embodiment] FIGS. 1 and 2 are block diagrams showing the overall configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

In FIGS. 1 and 2, the network control unit NCU (N
The etwork control unit) 2 is connected to a line from the network for using a telephone network (not shown) for data communication, and controls the connection of the telephone switching network, switches to the data communication path, and maintains a loop. . The NCU 2 inputs the signal on the signal line 64a, and if the signal level is logic "0", the telephone line (signal line 2a) is directed to the telephone 4 side, that is, the signal line 2
a is connected to the signal line 2b. If the signal level of the signal line 64a is logic "1", the telephone line is connected to the facsimile machine side, that is, the signal line 2a is connected to the signal line 2c.
The telephone line is usually connected to the telephone side.

The hybrid circuit 6 separates the transmission system signal and the reception system signal, and the transmission signal of the signal line 28a is sent to the telephone line through the signal line 2c and the NCU 2.
The signal sent from the communication partner passes through the signal line 2c via the NCU 2 and is output to the signal line 6a. The modulator 8 receives the procedure signal from the signal line 64b and receives the well-known CCITT recommendation V.V. Modulation based on 21 is performed, and the modulation data is output to the signal line 8a. The reading circuit 10 is a circuit for reading binary information. That is, when the signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 64c, the image signals for one line in the main scanning direction are sequentially read from the transmission original,
Create a signal sequence that represents two values, white and black. This circuit
For example, it is composed of an image pickup device such as a CCD (charge coupled device) and an optical system. Then, the binarized signal sequence of white and black is output to the signal line 10a. On the other hand, when the signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 64c, the reading circuit 10 does not operate.

The encoding circuit 12 receives the signal line 10a when the signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 64c.
Input the read data of the binary information output to, and code (MH (Modified Huffman) coding or MR
The (Modified Read) encoded data is output to the signal line 12a. Further, the encoding circuit 12 does not operate when the signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 64c.

The color information reading circuit 14 has a signal line 64d.
When a signal of signal level "1" is being output to
Image signals for one line in the main scanning direction are sequentially read from the transmitted document to create a signal train representing color information. Then, this color information is output to the signal line 14a. Further, the color information reading circuit 14 does not operate when the signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 64d.

Then, the color information encoding circuit 16 inputs the read data of the color information output to the signal line 14a when the signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 64d and outputs the color code. The converted data is output to the signal line 16a. In addition, the color information encoding circuit 16
Does not operate when a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 64d.

The memory circuit 18 receives the signal from the signal line 12a or the signal line 16a under the control of the control circuit 64 via the signal line 64f and stores it in the memory circuit. Similarly, by the control from the control circuit 64,
The information stored in the memory circuit is output to the signal line 18a. The color information decoding / encoding circuit 20 inputs the signal output to the signal line 18a under the control of the control circuit 64 via the signal line 64h, decodes the color information as necessary, and sets the size. The density is converted and encoded, and a signal matching the conditions on the receiving side is output to the signal line 20a.

The encoding circuit 22 decodes color information,
This is a circuit for converting into binary information and encoding binary information, and the signal line 18a is controlled by a control signal from the signal line 64g.
Input the signal output to, decode the color information,
This information is converted into binary information, the size density is converted as necessary, the binary information is decoded again, and a signal matching the conditions of the facsimile apparatus on the receiving side is supplied to the signal line 22a.
Output to.

The binary information decoding / encoding circuit 24 receives the signal output to the signal line 18a by the control signal from the signal line 64v, decodes the binary information as necessary, By performing size and density conversion and encoding, a signal that matches the conditions of the receiving side facsimile device is sent to the signal line 24a.
Output to.

The modulator 26 is based on the well-known CCITT Recommendation V.26.
27ter (differential phase modulation), or V. 29 (quadrature modulation), V.I. Modulation based on 17 is performed. The modulator 26 inputs the signal of the signal line 20a when the signal "0" is output to the signal line 64i, and thereafter, similarly, the signals "1", "2", and "3" are input to the signal line 64i. , "4",
When "5" is output, the signal lines 22a and 24a
The signals a, 16a, 12a and 62a are input and modulated, and the modulated data is output to the signal line 26a. Further, the adder circuit 28 inputs the signals of the signal line 8a and the signal line 26a and outputs the result of adding them to the signal line 28a.

The demodulator 30 is based on the well-known CCITT Recommendation V.34.
The demodulation based on 21 is performed. That is, the signal on the signal line 6a is input and the V. The demodulation based on 21 is performed and the demodulated data is output to the signal line 30a. In addition, the demodulator 32
Known CCITT Recommendation V. 27ter (differential phase modulation), or V. 29 (quadrature modulation), V.I. 17 is a demodulator that performs demodulation based on 17. And the demodulator 32
Receives the signal on the signal line 6a, demodulates it, and outputs the demodulated data to the signal line 32a.

The decoding circuit 34 receives the signal on the signal line 32a and decodes binary information (MH (Modified Huffman)).
The decoded or MR (Modified Read) decoded data is output to the signal line 34a. In addition, the decoding circuit 34
Does not operate when a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 64k. Further, the recording circuit 36 sequentially inputs the binary information output to the signal line 34a when the signal of the signal level “1” is output to the signal line 64k, and outputs the binary information for each line. Record. Further, the recording circuit 36 does not operate when the signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 64k.

The decoding circuit 38 outputs the signal line 32a when the signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 64j.
Signal is input, and the data obtained by decoding the color information is output to the signal line 38a. In addition, this circuit uses the signal line 64j
When the signal of the signal level "0" is output to, no operation is performed.

The recording circuit 40 sequentially inputs the color information output to the signal line 38a and records the color information when the signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 64j. Further, this circuit does not operate when the signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 64j.

The direct transmission button 42 is a button used when performing direct transmission, and when this button is pressed, a pressing pulse is generated on the signal line 42a. Further, when the clear pulse is generated on the signal line 64l, the direct transmission lamp 44 is turned off, and lighting-off-lighting is repeated every time a pressing pulse is generated on the signal line 42a. When the direct transmission amplifier 44 is off, the signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 44a, and when the direct transmission lamp 44 is on, the signal line 4 is output.
A signal of signal level "1" is output to 4a.

The color transmission selection button 46 is a button used when performing color transmission, and when this button is pressed, a pressing pulse is generated on the signal line 46a. Further, the color transmission selection lamp 48 is turned off when a clear pulse is generated on the signal line 64m, and is repeatedly turned on, turned off, and turned on every time a pressing pulse is generated on the signal line 64a. Also,
When the color transmission selection lamp 48 is off, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 48a, and when the color selection lamp 48 is on, the signal line 48 is turned on.
A signal of signal level "1" is output to a.

The report creating circuit 50 is a circuit which inputs the information output to the signal line 64n and creates a communication result report and a communication management report.

One-touch / speed dial registration circuit 52
Is a circuit that corresponds to each dial and registers whether or not the other party has a color receiving function. This circuit 52
To the signal line 52a, or the signal of the speed dial (one touch is, for example, 01 to 3).
In this case, the number from 01 to 36,
Further, the speed dial is from * 00 to * 99, and at this time, outputs any number from * 00 to * 99).
And a space, a one-touch or a phone number corresponding to a speed dial (for example, 0337582111),
After outputting the space and the color reception function of the other party of this dial (here, 0 is unregistered, 1 has the color reception function, 2 has no color reception function), and then a light pulse is applied to the signal line 64q. Occur. After that, the destination telephone number and the presence / absence of the color receiving function of the destination are registered in correspondence with one-touch dialing or speed dialing.

When reading the information stored in the circuit 52, after outputting a one-touch dial (any one of 00 to 36) or a speed dial (any one of * 00 to * 99) to the signal line 52a, Signal line 64r
Generate a read pulse. As a result, the telephone number registered corresponding to the designated one-touch dial or speed dial and the presence / absence of the color receiving function are output to the signal line 52a. The one-touch / abbreviated dial list creation 54 inputs the signal output to the signal line 64s to create a one-touch / abbreviated dial list.

The display circuit 56 is a circuit for displaying that the other party does not have the color receiving function when the signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 64t.
Further, the circuit 56 does not display anything when the signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 64t. The operation unit / display unit 58 outputs the information pressed as an operation to the signal line 58a, and the signal line 64a.
It is a circuit for inputting and displaying a signal of u.

When a calling command pulse is generated on the signal line 64p, the calling circuit 60 inputs the data output to the signal line 64o and sends a selection signal to the signal line 2b. Further, the data creation 62, under the control of the signal line 64e, sends a message to the effect that the color information is to be transmitted with the specified encoding method and size when the data output command is output. It is a circuit that outputs to.

When the memory transmission is executed with the color information transmission selected, the control circuit 64 reads the color information and stores it in the memory. Then, after the storage in the memory is completed, a call is made to the designated memory transmission destination, and when the destination receiver has the color reception function, the color information is transmitted, and the destination receiver does not have the color reception function. Sometimes, the color information is converted into binary information and transmitted. Also, when broadcast transmission is executed with color information transmission selected, the color information is read and stored in the memory, and after storing in the memory, it is sent to the specified broadcast destination. Make a call. At this time, if the partner receiver has a color receiver, the color information is transmitted, and if the partner receiver does not have the color receiving function, the color information is converted into binary information and transmitted.

When the direct transmission is executed with the color information transmission selected, the color information is read and the color information is transmitted if the partner receiver has the color receiving function. When the receiver of the other party does not have a color receiving function, binary information is read and binary information is transmitted.

Further, the control circuit 64 stores and records in the communication result report and the communication management report of the report creating circuit 50 whether or not color transmission is selected and whether or not color transmission is executed. Further, in the broadcast transmission, when color transmission is selected, the presence / absence of execution of color transmission is stored for each destination of the broadcast and recorded as a list of broadcast communication results.

Further, it has means for registering whether or not the receiver of the other party has a color receiving function corresponding to one-touch or speed dial, and when the telephone number is registered on the one-touch or speed dial, the color is Whether or not it has the above-mentioned color receiving function by clearing the registration means of having the receiving function and recognizing whether one-touch or speed dial transmission to the other party is selected. Register with the registration method of. When one-touch / speed dial list output is selected, whether or not the color reception function is provided is also recorded in a part of the list.

Next, the control procedure in the facsimile apparatus according to this embodiment will be described in detail.

3 to 19 are flow charts showing the control procedure in the control circuit 64 constituting the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment shown in the block diagrams of FIG. 1 and FIG. In FIG. 3, in step S72, the control circuit 64
Outputs a signal of signal level "0" to the signal line 64a,
Turn off CML. In step S74, the signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 64c, and the binary information reading circuit 10 and the binary information encoding circuit are set not to operate. Then, in step S76, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 64d to set the color information reading circuit 14 and the color information encoding circuit 16 so that they do not operate.

In step S78, the signal line 64i
And outputs a signal “2” to V. 27 ter, V.I. 29,
V. The 17 modulator 26 is set to input the signal of the signal line 24a, and in step S80, outputs the signal of the signal level "0" to the signal line 64k to output the binary information decoding circuit 3
The recording circuit 36 for the binary information is set to be inoperative.
In the following step S82, the signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 64j, and the color information decoding circuit 3
8. The color information recording circuit 40 is set not to operate. Further, in step S84, the one-touch / speed dial registration circuit 52 including the presence / absence of the color receiving function is cleared, and the color receiving function of each partner is registered as "unregistered".

In step S86, a clear pulse is generated on the signal line 64l to turn off the direct transmission lamp 44, and in step S88, a clear pulse is generated on the signal line 64m to turn off the color transmission selection lamp 48.

In step S90 of FIG. 4, it is determined whether or not the transmission is selected. If the transmission is selected, the process proceeds to step S106. If the transmission is not selected, the process proceeds to step S92. Further, in step S92 of FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the reception is selected. When the reception is selected, the process proceeds to step S268, and when the reception is not selected, the process proceeds to step S94.

In step S94, the control circuit 64
Judges whether or not the one-touch / speed dial registration is selected by inputting the signal on the signal line 58a. When the registration is selected, the process proceeds to step S96, and the one-touch / speed dial of the designated one is input to the registration circuit 52. Registration and the presence / absence of the color reception function of the registered partner are “unregistered”. If the one-touch dial or speed dial registration is not selected, the process proceeds to step S98.

In step S98, it is determined whether the output of the communication result report or the communication management report is selected. If the output is selected, the process proceeds to step S100.
A communication result report and a communication management report including the presence / absence of color transmission selection (only during transmission) and the presence / absence of execution of color transmission are output to the report generation circuit 50. On the other hand,
When the output of the communication result report or the communication management report is not selected in step S8, the process proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, it is determined whether or not one-touch / speed dial output is selected. When output is selected, the process proceeds to step S104, and the destination registered in the one-touch / speed dial has a color receiving function. A list of one-touch and speed dials including information on whether or not it is output to the list creation circuit 54. Also,
When the one-touch or speed dial output is not selected in step S102, the process proceeds to step S90.

On the other hand, in step S106, it is determined whether or not the broadcast transmission is selected. If the broadcast transmission is selected, the process proceeds to step S108. If the broadcast transmission is not selected, the process proceeds to step S110.

In step S108, the control circuit 64 inputs the signal on the signal line 48a and determines whether or not color transmission is selected. When color transmission is selected, step S208 (FIG. 14). Proceed to step S216 (see FIG. 1) if color transmission is not selected.
Proceed to 4).

Then, in step S110, it is determined whether or not the direct transmission is selected by inputting the signal of the signal line 44a. When the direct transmission is selected, the process proceeds to step S222 (FIG. 15) and the direct transmission is selected. When transmission is not selected, step S11
Go to 2.

In step S112, the signal line 48
By inputting the signal a, it is determined whether or not color transmission is selected. When color transmission is selected, the process proceeds to step S114, but when color transmission is not selected, the process proceeds to step S172 (FIG. 11). move on. That is, in step S114, the signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 64d to read the color information reading circuit 1.
4. The color information encoding circuit 16 is set to operate. In the next step S116, the signal line 6
The color-coded data output to the signal line 16a via 4f is stored in the memory circuit 18.

Then, in step S118, 1
Whether or not the reading of the page is completed is determined. When the reading of one page is completed, the process proceeds to step S120 (FIG. 6), and when the reading of one page is not completed, the process returns to step S116.

In step S120 of FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not there is a next page to be read. If there is a next page, the process returns to step S116, and if there is no next page, the process proceeds to step S122.

In step S122, the control circuit 6
Reference numeral 4 outputs a signal having a signal level "0" to the signal line 64d to set the color information reading circuit 14 and the color information encoding circuit 16 so as not to operate. Continued Step S124
In the case of, in the signal line 64
After outputting to o, a call command pulse is generated on the signal line 64p to call the designated destination. And step S
At 125, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 64a to turn on the CML.

Step S126 represents a pre-procedure. In step S128, it is judged whether or not the receiver of the other party has the color receiving function. When the other party has the color receiving function, step S130
After that, the color information stored in the memory circuit 18 is converted in size and density as necessary and transmitted. On the other hand,
When the partner receiver does not have the color receiving function, the process proceeds to step S152, and thereafter, the color information stored in the memory circuit 18 is decoded, this data is converted into binary information, and this binary information is further converted. Size as required,
Convert density and send. Note that step S130 represents the remaining pre-procedure.

In step S132 of FIG. 7, the control circuit 64 outputs a signal "0" to the signal line 64i, and the V.V. 27
ter, V.I. 29, V.I. 17 modulator 26 is signal line 20a
Enter the signal number of. In the next step S134, the signal line 64f outputs the data stored in the memory circuit 18 to the signal line 18a, and the signal line 64h controls the data.
The decoding / encoding circuit 20 inputs the signal output to the signal line 18a, decodes color information as needed, converts the size and density, and encodes again. And
A signal matching the conditions of the receiver of the other party is output to the signal line 20a to transmit the color information.

In step S136, it is determined whether or not the transmission of one page is completed. When the transmission of one page is completed, the process proceeds to step S138, but when the transmission of one page is not completed, the process returns to step S134.

Step S138 represents an intermediate procedure. In step S140, it is determined whether or not the transmission of all pages is completed. When the transmission of all pages is completed, the process proceeds to step S142, and the transmission of all pages is completed. If not finished, the process returns to step S134. Note that step S142 represents a post procedure.

In step S144 of FIG. 9, the control circuit 64 outputs a signal of signal level "0" to the signal line 64a to turn off CML. In a succeeding step S146, it is stored that the color transmission is selected and executed for the current transmission for the communication result report and the communication management report. Then, in step S148, it is determined whether or not the current transmission destination is registered in the one-touch / speed dial. When registration is selected, the process proceeds to step S150, and when registration is not selected, the process proceeds to step S90. Return. In step S150, the registration circuit 52 is registered with the information that the transmitted one-touch destination and the destination of the speed dial have the color receiving function.

In step S154 of FIG. 8, the control circuit 6
4 outputs a signal "1" to the signal line 64i, and V.4. 27t
er, V.E. 29, V.I. The 17 modulator 26 is set to input the signal on the signal line 22a. Then, step S156
, The data stored in the memory circuit 18 is output to the signal line 18a via the signal line 64f, and the encoding circuit 22 inputs the signal output to the signal line 18a under the control of the signal line 64g. To decode the color information,
This information is converted into binary information. Then, if necessary, the size and density are converted, the binary information is encoded again, and a signal matching the conditions of the partner receiver is output to the signal line 22a to transmit the binary information.

In step S158, it is determined whether or not the transmission of one page is completed. When the transmission of one page is completed, the process proceeds to step S160, but when the transmission of one page is not completed, the process returns to step S156. Note that step S160 represents an intermediate procedure.

In step S162, it is determined whether or not the transmission of all pages is completed. When the transmission of all pages is completed, the process proceeds to step S164 (FIG. 10), and when the transmission of all pages is not completed, step S156. Return to.

In step S164 of FIG. 10, the control circuit 64 outputs a signal of signal level "0" to the signal line 64a and turns off CML. Then, step S16
6, the color transmission is selected as the current transmission for the communication result report and the communication management report, but it is stored that the binary transmission has been executed. Subsequently, in step S168, it is determined whether or not the transmitted destination is registered in the one-touch, speed dial, and if they are registered, the process proceeds to step S170, and if they are not registered, the process returns to step S90.

In step S170, the registration circuit 52 is registered with the information that the transmitted destination is one-touch, and that the destination of the speed dial has no color receiving function.

In step S172 of FIG. 11, the control circuit 64 outputs a signal of signal level "1" to the signal line 64c, and the binary information reading circuit 10 and the binary information encoding circuit 12 operate. Set it. Next step S174
Then, the binary coded data output to the signal line 12a via the signal line 64f is stored in the memory circuit 18.

Then, in step S176, it is determined whether or not the reading of the page is completed. When the reading of one page is completed, the process proceeds to step S178, and when the reading of one page is not completed, step S17.
Return to 4.

In step S178, it is determined whether or not there is a next page to be read. If there is a next page, the process returns to step S174, but if there is no next page, the process proceeds to step S180. In step S180, the control circuit 64 outputs a signal of signal level "0" to the signal line 64c, and sets the binary information reading circuit 10 and the binary information encoding circuit 12 to be inoperative. Then, in step S182, after the telephone number of the designated destination is output to the signal line 64o, a call command pulse is generated on the signal line 64p to call the designated destination. Continued Step S18
In 3, the signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 64a and the CML is turned on. Note that the next step S184
Represents the pre-procedure.

In step S186 of FIG. 12, the control circuit 64 outputs the signal "2" to the signal line 64i, and the V.V. 27t
er, V.E. 29, V.I. 17 modulator 26 uses signal line 24a
Set to input the signal. In the following step S188, the data stored in the memory circuit 18 is output to the signal line 18a via the signal line 64f, and the decoding / encoding circuit 24 is output to the signal line 18a under the control of the signal line 64v. The input signal is input, the binary information is decoded as necessary, and the size and density are converted. Then, it is encoded again, and the signal matched with the receiver of the other party is sent to the signal line 24a.
To output the binary information.

In the next step S190, it is determined whether or not the transmission of one page is completed. When the transmission of one page is completed, the process proceeds to step S192, but when the transmission of one page is not completed, the process proceeds to step S188. Return.
Note that step S192 represents an intermediate procedure.

In step S194 of FIG. 13, the control circuit 64 determines whether or not the transmission of all pages is completed. When the transmission of all pages is completed, the process proceeds to step S196 and the transmission of all pages is not completed. Sometimes step S18
Return to 8.

In step S196, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 64a to turn off CML.
In the next step S198, binary transmission is selected as the current transmission for the communication result report and the communication management report,
The fact that the binary transmission is executed is stored. Continuing step S2
At 00, it is determined whether or not the transmitted destination is registered in the one-touch or speed dial, and if they are registered, the process proceeds to step S202, and if they are not registered, the process returns to step S90.

In step S202, it is determined according to the pre-procedure, and it is determined whether or not the receiver of the other party has the color receiving function. Then, if the receiver of the other party has the color receiving function, the process proceeds to step S204, and if the color receiving function is not provided, the process proceeds to step S206.

In step S204, the registration circuit 52 is registered with the information that the transmitted one-touch destination and the speed dial destination have a color receiving function. Further, in step S206, the registration circuit 52 is registered with the information that the transmitted one-touch destination, the speed dial destination has no color receiving function.

The result of the determination in step S108 is Y.
If it is ES, the process proceeds to step S208 in FIG. Here, the same processing as that in steps S114 to S122 described above is performed, and the color information is encoded and stored in the memory circuit 18.

In step S210, it is determined whether the transmission to all the broadcast destinations has been completed,
When the broadcast to all the broadcast destinations is not completed, the process proceeds to step S212. However, if it is determined here that the broadcast to all the broadcast destinations has been completed, the process proceeds to step S214.

In step S212, the above-mentioned step S
From step 124, the same process as step S168 is performed. When the other party has the color receiving function, the color information is transmitted. When the other party does not have the color receiving function, the color information is converted into binary information, The binary information is transmitted. After the end of this process, step S
I can't go back to 90. In step S124, the result report of the broadcast communication, the presence / absence of color transmission selection, and the presence / absence of color transmission are entered and recorded in each destination.

In step S216, the above-mentioned step S
The same processing as that of step S180 is executed from 172, and the binary information is encoded and stored in the memory circuit 18. Further, in step S218, it is determined whether or not the other party of the broadcast transmission still exists.
If not, the process returns to step S214. Then, in step S220, the above-mentioned step S
The same processing as step S206 is executed from 182, and the binary information is transmitted. Here again, the process does not return to step S90 after the end of this process.

In step S222 of FIG. 15, the control circuit 64 outputs the telephone number of the designated destination to the signal line 64o, then issues a call command pulse to the signal line 64p, and sends the call to the designated destination. To call. In the next step S224, the signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 64a,
Turn on CML.

In step S226, the signal on the signal line 48a is input, and it is determined whether color transmission is selected. If color transmission is selected, the process proceeds to step S228, and color transmission is not selected. Then, the process proceeds to step S264. Note that steps S228 and S2
Reference numeral 64 denotes a pre-procedure, and in step S266, binary information is transmitted by the same processing as steps S248 to S262 described later.

In step S230 of FIG. 16, the control circuit 64 determines whether or not the receiver of the other party has the color receiving function. When the other party has the color receiving function, the process proceeds to step S232. If the other party does not have a color receiver, step S248 in FIG.
Proceed to.

In step S232 of FIG. 16, the control circuit 64 outputs the signal "3" to the signal line 64i,
V. 27 ter, V.I. 29, V.I. The 17 modulator 26 is set to input the signal of the signal line 16a. In step S234, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 64d so that the color information reading circuit 14 and the color information encoding circuit 16 are set to operate.

In step S236, the color information is transmitted, and in the following step S238, it is determined whether or not the transmission of one page is completed. When the transmission of one page is completed, the process proceeds to step S240 and the transmission of one page is completed. If not completed, the process returns to step S236.

Further, step S240 represents an intermediate procedure, and in the next step S242, it is judged whether or not the transmission of all pages is completed. Here, when the transmission of all pages is completed, the process proceeds to step S244, and when the transmission of all pages is not completed, the process returns to step S236. Then, in step S244, a post-procedure is performed,
In step S246, the signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 64d, and the color information reading circuit 14,
The color information encoding circuit 16 is set not to operate.

On the other hand, in step S248 of FIG. 17, the control circuit 64 outputs the signal "4" to the signal line 64i and the V, 27ter, V, 29, V, 17 modulator 26 outputs the signal of the signal line 12a. Set to enter. Then, in step S250, the signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 64c to set the binary information reading circuit 10 and the binary information encoding circuit 12 to operate.

Also, step S252 represents the transmission of binary information, and in the next step S254, 1 is sent.
It is determined whether the page transmission is completed. here,
When the transmission of one page is completed, the process proceeds to step S256, but when the transmission of one page is not completed, the process returns to step S252.

The next step S256 represents an intermediate procedure, and in the following step S258, it is determined whether or not the transmission of all pages is completed. Then, the process proceeds to step S206 when transmission of all pages is completed,
If the transmission of all pages is not completed, step S2
Return to 52.

Further, step S260 represents a post-procedure, and in step S262, the control circuit 64 outputs the signal of the signal level "0" to the signal line 64c to read the binary information reading circuit 10 and the binary information. The encoding circuit is set to not operate.

In step S268 of FIG. 18, the control circuit 64 outputs a signal of signal level "1" to the signal line 64a to turn on CML. In step S270, a pre-procedure is performed, in which case the partner transmitter is notified that it has a color receiving function. Then, in step S272, the signal on the signal line 48a is input and it is determined whether or not color transmission is selected. If color transmission is selected, the process proceeds to step S274, but if color transmission is not selected, the process proceeds to step S292.

In step S274, the signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 64j, and the color information decoding circuit 38 and the color information recording circuit 40 are set to operate. A step S276 receives and records color information. Then, in step S278, 1
It is determined whether or not the page transmission and recording are completed. If it is not completed, the process returns to step S276, and if it is completed, step S280, that is, the intermediate procedure is executed.

In step S282, it is determined whether or not there is a next page to be received and recorded. If there is a next page, the process returns to step S276, and if there is no next page, the process proceeds to step S284. This step S2
Reference numeral 84 represents a post-procedure.

In the next step S286, control circuit 64 outputs a signal of signal level "0" to signal line 64a to turn off CML. Then, the following step S2
At 88, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 64j to set the color information decoding circuit 38 and the color information recording circuit 40 to operate. In step S290, the fact that the current reception was color reception is stored for the communication result report and the communication management report.

On the other hand, in step S292 in FIG. 19, the control circuit 64 sets the signal level "1" on the signal line 64k.
Signal is output, and the binary information decoding circuit 34 and the binary information recording circuit 36 are set to operate. Step S29
In step 4, the binary information is received and recorded, and step S2
At 96, it is determined whether one page has been received and recorded. If it is determined that the reception and recording are completed, the process proceeds to step S298, and if not, the process returns to step S294. Note that step S298 represents an intermediate procedure.

In step S300, it is determined whether or not there is a next page. If there is a next page, step S2
Returning to 94, but if there is no next page, step S30.
Go to 4. This step S302 represents a post-procedure.

In step S304, the signal line 64
A signal of signal level "0" is output to a and CML is turned off. In the next step S306, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 64k, and the binary information decoding circuit 3
The setting is made to operate the recording circuit 36 for the binary information. Then, in step S308, the communication result report,
For the communication management report, remember that the current reception was a binary reception.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a communication result report in the facsimile apparatus according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a concrete example of the communication management report. Both reports are characterized in that the selection of color transmission and the execution of color transmission, which are not included in the conventional reports, are specified.

FIG. 22 shows a one-touch dial list by the facsimile apparatus according to this embodiment.
This one-touch dial list is characterized by describing whether or not the other party has a color receiving function.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the transmission of a color image is selected, it is judged whether or not the facsimile apparatus of the other party has the color receiving function, and the transmission partner is transmitted. As a result, even if a facsimile apparatus capable of color transmission and a facsimile apparatus capable of transmitting only binary information are mixed, there is an effect that image communication can be appropriately performed. In particular, even if the color transmission is selected and any of the memory transmission, the broadcast transmission, and the direct transmission is performed, the communication according to the presence or absence of the color receiving function of the partner receiver becomes possible.

By recording the presence / absence of color transmission and the presence / absence of execution of color transmission in the communication result report and the communication management report, the frequency of color transmission and the color transmission when color transmission is selected. It becomes possible to recognize whether it has been executed.

Further, according to the one-touch and speed dial, by recognizing whether the partner machine has the color receiving function and recording the result in the telephone number list, the user can carry out the color transmission to the partner party. There is an effect that it is possible to recognize if there is a list of telephone numbers.

<Description of Modification> A modification of the first embodiment will be described. Since the facsimile apparatus according to this modification has the same configuration as the facsimile apparatus according to the above-described embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted here.

As a modification of the above-described embodiment, in the transmission by pressing the one-touch dial or the speed dial, when the color transmission is selected and the partner does not have the color receiving function, the communication is started before the communication is started. The operator may be notified of that fact.

23 to 25 are flowcharts according to the present modification. Among them, FIG. 23 shows a case where color transmission is selected in the memory transmission, and FIG. 24 shows a case where color transmission is selected in the broadcast transmission. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a control example when color transmission is selected in direct transmission.

In the processing by the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment, another processing example in the case where the judgment in step S112 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 is YES will be described here.

That is, in step S312 of FIG. 23, if it is determined that the transmission destination is designated by one-touch or speed dial, step S3.
On the other hand, if the transmission destination is not designated by one-touch or speed dial, the process proceeds to step S322.

In step S314, it is judged from the information of the registration circuit 52 whether or not the designated partner does not have the color receiving function. If the color receiving function does not exist, the process proceeds to step S316. However, when it is determined that the color reception function is provided, the process proceeds to step S322. In step S316, the control circuit 64 outputs a signal having a signal level "1" to the signal line 64t, and generates a display and an alarm for 20 seconds that the other party does not have the color receiving function.

Then, in step S318, it is determined whether or not the operator has responded by inputting a signal on the signal line 58a and pressing a button such as "interrupt communication". If the operator responds, the process proceeds to step S324, and if the operator does not respond, the process proceeds to step S320. In this step S320, it is judged whether or not 20 seconds has elapsed as the time for alarm generation, and if 20 seconds has not elapsed, step S318.
Returning to step S322, if 20 seconds have passed, the process proceeds to step S322. Note that step S322 means step S114 of FIG. 4 in the above embodiment.

Further, the determination in step S318 is YES.
If so, in step S324, the signal line 64u
Is controlled for 5 seconds to perform "display for interrupting communication". In the next step S326, the process of step S90 of FIG. 4 in the above embodiment is performed.

FIG. 24 shows the processing when the color transmission is selected by the broadcast transmission as described above. In the flowchart shown in FIG. 14 in the above embodiment, the processing of step S208 is as follows. Change to.

That is, in step S330, it is determined whether or not the broadcast destination is designated by all one-touch and speed dial. If it is determined that all the broadcast destinations have been designated by the one-touch or speed dial, the process proceeds to step S332. However, if all the broadcast destinations are not designated by the one-touch or speed dial, the process proceeds to step S340.

In step S332, the registration circuit 5
It is judged from the information of No. 2 whether or not the designated receiver does not have the color receiving function, and if some of the designated receivers do not have the color receiving function, step S3 is performed.
Proceed to 34. However, when all the designated destinations have the color receiving function, the process proceeds to step S340. Then, in step S344, a display and an alarm are generated for 20 seconds to the effect that there is an addressee who does not have the color receiving function among the addressees for broadcasting.

Further, in step S336, the control circuit 64 inputs the signal of the signal line 58a, and, for example,
It is determined whether or not the operator has responded by pressing a button such as “communication interruption”. When the operator responds, the process proceeds to step S342, and when the operator does not respond, the process proceeds to step S338. That is, in step S338, it is determined whether or not 20 seconds as the alarm time has elapsed. If 20 seconds has not elapsed, the process returns to step S336, and if 20 seconds has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340. Note that this step S340 is
Step S114 of FIGS. 4 and 6 in the above-described embodiment
The process is similar to the control from step S122.

In step S342, "display for interrupting communication" is performed for 5 seconds by controlling the signal line 64u,
In step S344, the process of step S90 of FIG. 4 in the above embodiment is executed.

FIG. 25 shows a process when color transmission is selected in the direct transmission as a modified example. That is,
In the above embodiment, if the determination in step S110 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 is YES, the following process is added between that process and step S222.

In step S346 of FIG. 25, the control circuit 64 inputs the signal on the signal line 48a and determines whether or not color transmission is selected. If color transmission is selected, the process proceeds to step S348. If the color transmission is not selected, the process proceeds to step S358.

In step S348, it is determined whether or not the transmission destination is designated by the one-touch or speed dial. If the transmission destination is designated by the one-touch or speed dial, the process proceeds to step S350. However, if the transmission destination is not designated by one-touch or speed dial, the process proceeds to step S358.

Further, in step S350, the registration circuit 5
It is determined from the information of No. 2 whether or not the designated partner does not have the color receiving function. If the color receiving function does not exist, the process proceeds to step S352. If the color receiving function exists, the process proceeds to step S358. Of these, in step S352, the control circuit 64 sets the signal level "1" to the signal line 64t.
Is output, and a display and alarm indicating that the receiver of the other party does not have the color reception function are generated for 20 seconds.

In the following step S354, the signal line 58a
Is input, and it is determined whether or not the operator has responded by pressing a button such as “communication interruption”.
Here, if the operator responds, the process proceeds to step S360, and if the operator does not respond, step S3.
Proceed to 56. In this step S356, it is determined whether or not 20 seconds have elapsed, and if 20 seconds has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S354, but if 20 seconds has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S358. Note that step S358 is the step S358 shown in FIG. 15 of the above embodiment.
The same processing as 222 is performed.

On the other hand, in step S360, the control circuit 64 performs a "display for interrupting communication" for 5 seconds under the control of the signal line 64u, and in the next step S362, the step of FIG. The same process as S90 is performed.

As described above, in this modification, one-touch,
If you select color transmission to the other party of the speed dial and make a call, and if the other party's facsimile machine does not have the color reception function, you will be notified to the operator prior to communication, and the user will be notified. Can provide a convenient facsimile machine.

When the transmission side selects the color transmission and the reception side does not have the color reception function, when the image data is transmitted as binary information, the reception side is notified of the fact that the image data is transmitted. Side users, even if the output image is black and white,
There is an effect that it is possible to easily recognize that the information sent from the sending side is color information.

In this modification, when color transmission is selected and the receiver of the other party does not have the color receiving function, the communication is continued unless the operator specifies the interruption of communication. There is. Therefore, when the color transmission is selected and the receiver of the other party does not have the color receiving function, the communication may be interrupted unless the operator specifies to continue the communication.

Further, at the time of the broadcast transmission, it is checked whether or not all the destinations have the color receiving function. However, the color transmission is performed only to the destination having the color receiving function. Good. Then, a broadcast result report to the effect that the other party does not have the color receiving function may be issued to the other party who does not have the color receiving function.

Further, although the color receiving function was considered for one-touch and speed dialing, it is necessary to register whether or not the other party called by the ten-key operation by designating the number of communications also has the color receiving function. You may do it. The destination to be registered here may be determined based on the frequency of communication, or may be stored with the destination not having or having the color receiving function as the center. Although only the telephone number is considered for one-touch and speed dial, other information such as an abbreviation may be registered.

Further, although one communication is performed in the mode (color transmission mode or binary transmission mode) designated at the beginning of the communication, color transmission,
Binary transmission may be selectable. In addition, I thought about recording the communication result report, communication management report, and whether or not color transmission was executed at the time of reception, but when communication was selected, in addition to the information on whether or not to perform color transmission in the previous procedure. , Notify whether the sender has the function of performing color transmission, and add the information whether the sender has the function of color transmission to the communication result report and the communication management report at the time of reception. You may do it.

When the transmission of color information is selected and the receiver of the other party does not have the color reception function, the transmission side transmits binary information from the transmission side to the reception side. However, you may make it notify that you tried to transmit color information.

FIGS. 26 and 27 are flowcharts showing the processing for notifying that the transmission of the above color information has been attempted. The flowchart shown in FIG. 26 relates to control for memory transmission and broadcast transmission, and the flowchart shown in FIG. 27 relates to control for direct transmission.

In the flowchart shown in FIG. 26, the judgment in step S128 of FIG. 6 according to the above embodiment is N.
When it is O, it represents the subsequent processing. In step S372 of the figure, the remaining pre-procedure, that is, the same processing as step S152 of FIG. 6 according to the above-described embodiment is executed,
In step S374, the signal "5" is output to the signal line 64i, and V.I. 27 ter, V.I. 29, V.I. 17 modulator 2
6 is set to input the signal of the signal line 62a.

In step S376, the signal line 64
The data indicating that the color information is to be transmitted is transmitted by controlling e. Then, step S378 represents execution of the same process as step S154 of FIG. 8 according to the above-described embodiment.

Further, step S380 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 27 is the same as step S380 of FIG. 16 of the above embodiment.
This represents the subsequent processing when the determination in 230 is NO.

In step S382 of the figure, the signal line 64
The signal "5" is output to i. 27 ter, V.I. 29,
V. The 17 modulator 26 is set to input the signal on the signal line 62a. In the following step S384, the signal line 6
By the control of 4e, the data indicating that the color information is to be transmitted is transmitted. Note that step S386 represents execution of the same process as step S248 shown in FIG. 17 of the above embodiment.

Further, instead of sending a message indicating that color transmission was about to be performed, a protocol may be used to notify the receiver of the other party.

[Second Embodiment] The second embodiment according to the present invention will be described below.

FIG. 28 is a block diagram showing the structure of the facsimile apparatus according to the second embodiment. In the figure, a CPU 102 is a central control unit and is connected to a ROM 103 and a RAM 104 via a bus 100.
The entire apparatus is controlled according to the program stored in 03. The RAM 104 is used as a work area for the CPU 102.

The original image is read mainly by the CCD line sensor 111 and the reading motor 123, and the recording head 112 is used to record an image such as a received image or a copy image.
And the recording motor 124. Also, modem 1
Reference numeral 14 modulates / demodulates image data and control procedure data, and is connected to the line via the NCU 115. This N
The CU 115 holds the loop current of the line and exchanges the line with the telephone 134.

Next, the relay communication control in this embodiment will be described in detail.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a procedure of relay communication in the facsimile apparatus according to the embodiment, and FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an outline of relay communication control in this apparatus.

As shown in FIG. 30, the relay communication control in this apparatus is performed by receiving and recording a color image from the facsimile apparatus requesting the relay transmission (step S1010) and receiving the color image received by the facsimile apparatus performing the relay transmission. It is composed of a process of converting an image into color / black and white (step S1020), and a process of transmitting the converted image to the relay destination by automatic dialing to the relay destination (step S1030).

In the relay communication procedure shown in FIG. 29, the relay transmission destination is represented as one location, but the number of destinations may be plural or singular. Since some devices may or may not be able to receive the received data, in step S1020 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 30, even when the received color image is converted into black and white, the color image is not erased and stored in the memory. I'll do it.

FIG. 31 is a detailed flowchart of step S1020 of FIG. In the figure, step S
In 1100, various parameters are initialized (for example, the page counter is set to 1), and in step S1200, as shown in FIG. 32, the color image for one page is converted into black and white according to the facsimile of the transmission partner. Next step S
In 1300, the page counter is incremented by 1,
In step S1400, it is determined based on the value of this page counter whether conversion of all pages has been completed.

Further, FIG. 32 shows step S12 of FIG.
00 is a detailed flowchart of 00. In the figure, in step S2200, it is determined whether the received image is in color,
If it is a black and white image, proceed to step S2400,
The image is stored in the image memory area for relay (relay buffer). On the other hand, if the received image is a color image, it is determined in step S2300 whether the relay partner can receive color. If the other party can receive color, the process proceeds to step S2500 to transfer the received color image to the relay buffer. If the other party cannot receive color, the color image is converted to black and white in step S2600. Transfer to the relay buffer.

Regarding the processing in step S2600,
The details will be described below.

FIG. 33 is a detailed flowchart of step S2600 in FIG. Step S3100 in the figure
Then, for example, various parameters such as setting the line counter to 0 are initialized, and in step S3200, one color line is converted into a black and white image of 64 gradations. Then, in step S3300, the line counter is incremented by 1 to perform line counting. As a result determination of the line count, step S34
At 00, it is judged whether or not the conversion processing of all lines is completed,
If the result is YES, it is determined that the conversion of the color data for one page into 64 gradations is completed, and the process proceeds to step S3500.

In step S3500, the parameters for the next step are set (line counter = 0), and the subsequent steps S3600, S3700, S3800.
Then, conversion into a halftone is performed by a known error diffusion method.

FIG. 34 is a detailed flowchart of step S3200 in FIG. In the figure, step S
In 4100, the parameters are initialized (for example, the bit counter is set to 0), and in step S4200, 1 is set.
The color pixel data for bit is converted into monochrome data of 64 gradations.

Then, in the next step S4300, the bit counter is incremented, and in the following step S4400.
Then, it is determined whether or not the color data for one line has been converted into monochrome data of 64 gradations.

FIG. 35 is a conversion table for converting color data into black and white data of 64 gradations. As shown in the figure, here, color data for one pixel is set to R,
When G and B are represented by a total of 3 bytes, and black and white data of 64 gradations are represented by 1 byte, 64 types of 64 gradations of monochrome data are assigned to 256 × 256 × 256 kinds of color data. In the actual conversion, 64 corresponding to the color data
The grayscale black-and-white data is obtained from the table shown in FIG.
For example, color data of R = 0, G = 0, B = 0 corresponds to black-and-white data = 0, and indicates "white" as an actual color.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, a color / black-and-white conversion function is provided for a color image by providing a color / black-and-white conversion function in a facsimile apparatus capable of receiving a color image and capable of relay transmission. There is an effect that it can be converted into a black and white image by the function, and the color image can be relayed and transmitted to a facsimile apparatus that handles only black and white. The present invention may be applied to a system including a plurality of devices or an apparatus including a single device.

[0142]

As described above, according to the present invention, when the registered telephone number is selected and the image information is transmitted,
The receiving function of the receiver selected by the telephone number can be automatically registered in association with the telephone number, and the operability can be improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in a control circuit which constitutes the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in a control circuit which constitutes the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in a control circuit which constitutes the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in a control circuit which constitutes the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in a control circuit which constitutes the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in a control circuit which constitutes the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in a control circuit which constitutes the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in a control circuit that constitutes the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in a control circuit that constitutes the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in a control circuit which constitutes the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in a control circuit which constitutes the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in a control circuit which constitutes the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in a control circuit which constitutes the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in a control circuit which constitutes the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in a control circuit that constitutes the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in a control circuit which constitutes the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a control procedure in a control circuit which constitutes the facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a communication result report according to the embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a communication management report according to the embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a one-touch dial list according to the embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a control procedure according to a modified example of the first embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a control procedure according to a modified example of the first embodiment.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a control procedure according to a modified example of the first embodiment.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a control procedure according to a modified example of the first embodiment.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a control procedure according to a modified example of the first embodiment.

FIG. 28 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a procedure of relay communication in the facsimile apparatus according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an outline of relay communication control in the facsimile apparatus according to the second embodiment.

31 is a detailed flowchart of step S1020 of FIG. 30. FIG.

32 is a detailed flowchart of step S1200 in FIG. 31. FIG.

FIG. 33 is a detailed flowchart of step S2600 in FIG.

34 is a detailed flowchart of step S3200 of FIG. 33. FIG.

FIG. 35 is a conversion table for converting color data into black and white data of 64 gradations.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 NCU 4 Telephone 6 Hybrid circuit 8 V.V. 21 Modulator 10 Binary Information Reading Circuit 12 Binary Information Encoding Circuit 14 Color Information Reading Circuit 16 Color Information Encoding Circuit 18 Memory Circuit 20 Color Information Decoding / Encoding Circuit 22 Color Information Decoding , Binary information conversion, binary information encoding circuit 24 binary information decoding, encoding circuit 26 V. 27 ter, V.I. 29, V.I. 17 modulator 28 adder circuit 30 V. 21 demodulator 32 V.V. 27 ter, V.I. 29, V.I. 17 modulator 34 binary information decoding circuit 36 binary information recording circuit 38 color information decoding circuit 40 color information recording circuit 42 direct transmission button 44 direct transmission lamp 46 color transmission selection button 48 color transmission selection lamp 50 Communication result report / communication management report creation circuit 52 One-touch, speed dial registration circuit 54 One-touch, speed dial list creation circuit 56 Display circuit 58 Operation section, display section 60 Calling circuit 62 Data creation circuit 64 Control circuit 102 CPU 103 ROM 104 RAM

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A facsimile apparatus for reading, transmitting, and recording color image information, and transmitting the image information according to a pre-stored selection of a telephone number of the receiving side, wherein one of pre-registered telephone numbers is selected. Receiver selecting means for selecting a receiver by doing so, and judging means for judging whether or not the receiver has a function of receiving color image information by communicating with the receiver selected by the receiver selecting means. When the determining unit determines that the color image information receiving function is provided, the data indicating the color image information receiving function is automatically generated in association with the telephone number selected by the receiver selecting unit. If it is registered and it is determined by the determination means that the color image information reception function is not provided,
Registration means for automatically registering data indicating that there is no reception function of color image information corresponding to the telephone number selected by the receiver selection means, and color image information or binary image information according to the discrimination result by the discrimination means. And a transmission unit that transmits the facsimile. 2. The registration means prohibits automatic registration of data indicating the presence / absence of a color image information receiving function when the telephone number of the receiver transmitting the image information is not registered in advance. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1. 3. When the telephone number in which the data indicating the presence / absence of the color image information receiving function is registered is selected as the receiver by the selecting means, the transmitting means is registered in the registering means. 2. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the color image information is transmitted or the binary image information is transmitted based on the data indicating the presence or absence of the color image information receiving function. 4. A method of controlling a facsimile apparatus for reading, transmitting, and recording color image information, and transmitting the image information according to selection of a telephone number of a receiving side stored in advance, the telephone number being registered in advance. A receiver selecting step of selecting a receiver by selecting one of the following, and whether or not the receiver has a function of receiving color image information by communicating with the receiver selected in the receiver selecting step. And a determination step of determining the color image information reception function in the determination step, the color image information reception function is associated with the telephone number selected in the receiver selection step. Data that indicates that the color image information is not received in the determining step, the color image is associated with the telephone number selected in the receiver selecting step. A facsimile apparatus, comprising: a registration step of automatically registering data indicating that there is no image information receiving function; and a transmission step of transmitting color image information or binary image information according to the discrimination result of the discrimination step. Control method.