JP2004248082A - Facsimile machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a facsimile machine capable of notifying a user of power consumption in an inexpensive configuration. <P>SOLUTION: An operating time of each operation mode of 24 hours (for one day) is integrated, power consumption of each operation mode is calculated on the basis of the integrated value and a power consumption reference value of each operation mode stored in a power consumption calculation reference table, and the total sum of the power consumption about each operation mode is further calculated. The power consumption for one day is already obtained, thereby obtaining an effect that an amount of power consumption of a device can be provided to the user at a low cost without requiring special hardware for measuring the power consumption, for example, an ammeter. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus having an automatic calling / receiving function.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In general, in a communication apparatus such as a facsimile apparatus that always starts and waits for an incoming call, the power consumption may be a problem as a running cost.Therefore, an ammeter for measuring the current consumption of the equipment is provided. There has been proposed one that calculates the electric energy based on a measurement value of an ammeter (see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-11-237414
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a conventional device, it is necessary to provide an ammeter for measuring the current consumption, which causes a problem that the device cost is increased.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and has as its object to provide a facsimile apparatus capable of notifying a user of power consumption with an inexpensive configuration.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus having an automatic transmission / reception function, wherein a power consumption calculation reference table storing means storing power consumption per unit time for each operation mode, and accumulating an execution time for each operation mode in a predetermined period. Execution time integrating means, the execution time of each operation mode integrated by the execution time integration means, and the power consumption of each operation mode during the predetermined period by referring to the storage contents of the power consumption calculation reference table storage means. Power consumption calculation and storage means for calculating and storing the calculated sum of the power consumption in each operation mode as the power consumption in the predetermined period. The power consumption stored in the power calculation and storage unit is visually output.
[0007]
Also, in a facsimile apparatus having an automatic calling / receiving function, a power consumption calculation reference table storing means for storing power consumption per unit time for each operation mode, and an execution time for accumulating execution time for each operation mode in a predetermined period The time accumulation means, the execution time for each operation mode accumulated by the execution time accumulation means, and the contents stored in the power consumption calculation reference table storage means are used to calculate the power consumption of each operation mode in the predetermined period. Calculating the sum of the calculated amounts of power consumption of the respective operation modes as the power consumption in the predetermined period, and for each of the plurality of predetermined periods, storing the power consumption calculation storage means. Based on the number of the predetermined periods included in the specified period specified by the user, Expenses reads the amount of power, the total power consumption amount thus read out, in which so as to visual output as the power consumption amount in the specified period.
[0008]
Also, in a facsimile apparatus having an automatic calling / receiving function, a power consumption calculation reference table storing means for storing power consumption per unit time for each operation mode, and an execution time for accumulating execution time for each operation mode in a predetermined period The time accumulation means, the execution time for each operation mode accumulated by the execution time accumulation means, and the contents stored in the power consumption calculation reference table storage means are used to calculate the power consumption of each operation mode in the predetermined period. Calculating the sum of the calculated amounts of power consumption of the respective operation modes as the power consumption in the predetermined period, and for each of the plurality of predetermined periods, storing the power consumption calculation storage means. The power consumption corresponding to the predetermined period specified based on the specified period specified by the user is stored by the power consumption calculation storage unit. Reading, the power consumption of the read-out, in which so as to visual output as the power consumption amount in the specified period.
[0009]
Also, in a facsimile apparatus having an automatic calling / receiving function, a power consumption calculation reference table storing means for storing power consumption per unit time for each operation mode, and an execution time for accumulating execution time for each operation mode in a predetermined period The time accumulation means, the execution time for each operation mode accumulated by the execution time accumulation means, and the contents stored in the power consumption calculation reference table storage means are used to calculate the power consumption of each operation mode in the predetermined period. Calculating the sum of the calculated amounts of power consumption of the respective operation modes as the power consumption in the predetermined period, and for each of the plurality of predetermined periods, storing the power consumption calculation storage means. And calculating the power consumption corresponding to one or more of the predetermined periods specified based on a specified period specified by a user. Reading from presence means, the total power consumption amount thus read out, in which so as to visual output as the power consumption amount in the specified period.
[0010]
The predetermined period is 24 hours starting from 0:00.
[0011]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0012]
FIG. 1 shows a group 3 facsimile apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0013]
In FIG. 1, a system control unit 1 performs a control process of each unit of the group 3 facsimile apparatus and a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission control procedure process, and a system memory 2 is executed by the system control unit 1. A control processing program and various data necessary for executing the processing program are stored, and a work area of the system control unit 1 is configured. The parameter memory 3 is unique to the group 3 facsimile apparatus. The clock circuit 4 is for storing various kinds of information, and is for outputting current time information.
[0014]
The scanner 5 is for reading a document image at a predetermined resolution, the plotter 6 is for recording and outputting an image at a predetermined resolution, and the operation display unit 7 is for operating this group 3 facsimile apparatus. And consists of various operation keys and various indicators.
[0015]
The encoding / decoding unit 8 encodes and compresses the image signal and decodes the encoded and compressed image information into the original image signal. The image storage device 9 encodes and compresses the image signal. This is for storing a large number of image information in the closed state.
[0016]
The group 3 facsimile modem 10 is for realizing a group 3 facsimile modem function, and is a low-speed modem function (V.21 modem) for exchanging transmission procedure signals, and mainly for exchanging image information. It has a high-speed modem function (V.17 modem, V.34 modem, V.29 modem, V.27ter modem, etc.).
[0017]
The network control device 11 is for connecting the group 3 facsimile apparatus to the analog public network PSTN, and has an automatic transmission / reception function.
[0018]
These are a system control unit 1, a system memory 2, a parameter memory 3, a clock circuit 4, a scanner 5, a plotter 6, an operation display unit 7, an encoding / decoding unit 8, an image storage device 9, a group 3 facsimile modem 10, and , The network controller 11 is connected to an internal bus 12, and data exchange between these elements is mainly performed through the internal bus 12.
[0019]
Data exchange between the network control device 11 and the group 3 facsimile modem 10 is directly performed.
[0020]
In the present embodiment, in order to measure the power consumption for 24 hours from 0:00, first, the power consumption per unit time (for example, “second”) in each operation mode (hereinafter, “power consumption”) 2) is measured during a test operation on a test bench, for example, and stored in a power consumption calculation reference table as shown in FIG. The power consumption calculation reference table is stored in, for example, the parameter memory 3 or the like.
[0021]
In this power consumption calculation reference table, standby mode power consumption reference information indicating a power consumption reference value in the standby mode, and copy mode power consumption reference information indicating a power consumption reference value in the copy mode (during copy operation). , Transmission mode power consumption reference information indicating a power consumption reference value in a transmission mode (during a transmission operation), and reception mode power consumption reference information indicating a power consumption reference value in a reception mode (during a reception operation). It is remembered.
[0022]
FIG. 3 shows an example of the processing of the group 3 facsimile machine when measuring the power consumption for 24 hours from 0:00.
[0023]
First, it waits until time 0:00 (NO loop of decision 101), and when time 0:00 comes (the result of decision 101 is YES), the operation time measurement for each operation mode is started (process 102), and 24 hours Wait until the measurement period of (3) ends (NO loop of decision 103). Further, in the measurement process started in the process 102, in the standby mode, the copy mode, the transmission mode, and the reception mode, separate timers are activated to measure the duration in units of "seconds", and sum the sum thereof. It is integrated as the operating time in the mode.
[0024]
When the measurement institution ends and the result of determination 103 becomes YES, the product of the accumulated duration (unit: seconds) for each operation mode and the power consumption reference value stored in the power consumption calculation reference table is obtained. Is calculated, and the sum of the respective products is calculated, and the calculation result is used as power consumption in 24 hours, for example, power consumption information in which the storage area is provided in the parameter memory 3 or the like (FIG. 2B) (See step 104). Then, the process returns to the judgment 101, and the measurement operation of the power consumption for the next 24 hours is performed.
[0025]
Further, the user can request the group 3 facsimile apparatus to display the power consumption by appropriately operating the operation display unit 7. Further, when the request is operated, the group 3 facsimile apparatus reads out the content of the power consumption information, and outputs it to the operation display unit 7 in a predetermined format (not shown).
[0026]
FIG. 4 shows an example of the processing of the group 3 facsimile apparatus when the display of the power consumption is requested by the user.
[0027]
When the operation display unit 7 is operated to request the display of the power consumption (the result of the determination 201 is YES), the content of the power consumption information is read from the parameter memory 3 (process 202), and the content is displayed on the operation. It is displayed and output in a predetermined format to the unit 7 (process 203).
[0028]
In this manner, in this embodiment, the operation time of each operation mode for 24 hours (one day) is integrated, and the integrated value is compared with the power consumption of each operation mode stored in the power consumption calculation reference table. The power consumption for each operation mode is calculated based on the energy reference value, and the total power consumption for each operation mode is calculated to obtain the power consumption for one day. It is possible to provide the user with the power consumption of the device at low cost without requiring special hardware for measuring the power amount, for example, an ammeter.
[0029]
By the way, in the above-described embodiment, the power consumption for one day is measured and stored. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, a power consumption table capable of storing power consumption information for 31 days is used. The measured power consumption for one day is stored in a power consumption table item (power consumption information) corresponding to the value of the day of the measurement date. For example, the power consumption on the measurement day of February 1 is stored in power consumption information # 1, and the power consumption on the measurement day of March 30 is stored in power consumption information # 30.
[0030]
Thereby, the power consumption for the number of days specified by the user can be displayed, or the power consumption on the date specified by the user can be displayed, which is convenient.
[0031]
FIG. 6 shows an example of the processing of the group 3 facsimile apparatus when measuring the power consumption in this case.
[0032]
First, it waits until time 0:00 (NO loop of decision 301), and when time 0:00 comes (the result of decision 301 is YES), the operation time measurement for each operation mode is started (process 302), and 24 hours Wait until the measurement period of (3) ends (NO loop of determination 303). In the measurement process started in the process 302, in the standby mode, the copy mode, the transmission mode, and the reception mode, separate timers are started to measure the duration in “seconds”, and sum the total. It is integrated as the operating time in the mode.
[0033]
When the measurement institution ends and the result of determination 303 is YES, the product of the accumulated duration (unit: seconds) for each operation mode and the power consumption reference value stored in the power consumption calculation reference table is obtained. Is calculated, and the sum of the respective products is calculated (process 304).
[0034]
Next, the current date is obtained (process 305), and one day before the date obtained in process 305 is recognized as the measurement date, and the power consumption information of the power consumption table corresponding to the measurement date is obtained in process 304. The calculated result is stored (step 306). Then, the process returns to the judgment 301, and the measurement operation of the power consumption for the next 24 hours is performed.
[0035]
FIG. 7 shows an example of a process for displaying the power consumption for the number of days specified by the user.
[0036]
First, it is monitored that the user operates the power consumption amount display request (NO loop of determination 401). When the user operates the power consumption amount display request and the result of the determination 401 becomes YES, the power consumption is displayed. A guidance message for prompting the user to input the number of days for displaying the electric energy is displayed, and the user is allowed to input the number of days (process 402).
[0037]
Next, the date of the current day is acquired, and the power consumption information for the number of days input from the previous day is read from the power consumption table (process 403). For example, if the current day is February 10 and the number of days on the fourth day is designated, since February 9 to February 6 is designated, the power consumption amount in the power consumption table The four contents of information # 9, # 8, # 7, and # 6 are read.
[0038]
Then, display information is created by calculating the total sum of the power consumption information read in the process 403 (process 404), and the contents are displayed and output on the operation display unit 7 in a predetermined format (process 405).
[0039]
FIG. 8 illustrates an example of a process for displaying the power consumption on a date designated by the user.
[0040]
First, it is monitored that the user operates the power consumption amount display request (NO loop of determination 501). When the user operates the power consumption amount display request and the result of the determination 501 is YES, the power consumption is displayed. A guidance message for prompting the user to input a date for displaying the electric energy is displayed, and the user is caused to input the date (process 502).
[0041]
Here, it is checked whether or not the specified date is a date within one month (determination 503). If the result of the determination 503 is YES, the information of the specified date is stored. Is read from the power consumption table (step 504). For example, when February 21 is designated, the content of the power consumption information # 21 in the power consumption table is read.
[0042]
Then, the content read out in the process 504 is displayed and output on the operation display unit 7 in a predetermined format (process 505).
[0043]
If the specified date is a date before one month has passed and the result of determination 503 is NO, an error message is displayed (process 506), and this process ends.
[0044]
In the above-described embodiment, the measurement unit of the power consumption is 24 hours, but the other period may be set as the measurement unit. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a facsimile apparatus. However, the present invention can be similarly applied to an apparatus having other apparatus functions, for example, a facsimile copier scanner multifunction apparatus. .
[0045]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the operation time of each operation mode for 24 hours (one day) is integrated, and the integrated value is added to each operation mode stored in the power consumption calculation reference table. The power consumption for each operation mode is calculated based on the power consumption reference value, and the total power consumption for each operation mode is calculated to obtain the power consumption for one day. This eliminates the need for special hardware for measuring the power consumption, for example, an ammeter, and provides an effect that the power consumption of the apparatus can be provided to the user at low cost.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a group 3 facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a power consumption calculation reference table.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process performed by the group 3 facsimile apparatus when measuring the power consumption for 24 hours from time 0:00.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process performed by the group 3 facsimile apparatus when a user requests display of power consumption.
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a power consumption table.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing another example of the processing of the group 3 facsimile apparatus when measuring the power consumption for 24 hours from time 0:00.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing another example of the processing of the group 3 facsimile apparatus when the user requests the display of the power consumption.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing still another example of the processing of the group 3 facsimile apparatus when the user requests the display of the power consumption.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 System control unit 2 System memory 3 Parameter memory 4 Clock circuit

Claims (5)

In a facsimile machine with an automatic call origination and termination function,
Power consumption calculation reference table storage means storing power consumption per unit time for each operation mode,
Execution time integration means for integrating the execution time for each operation mode during a predetermined period,
With reference to the execution time for each operation mode integrated by the execution time integration means and the storage content of the power consumption calculation reference table storage means, the power consumption of each operation mode in the predetermined period is calculated. Power consumption calculation storage means for calculating and storing the sum of the power consumption amounts of the respective operation modes as the power consumption amount in the predetermined period,
A facsimile apparatus which visually outputs the power consumption stored in the power consumption calculation storage means in response to a command operation from a user. In a facsimile machine with an automatic call origination and termination function,
Power consumption calculation reference table storage means storing power consumption per unit time for each operation mode,
Execution time integration means for integrating the execution time for each operation mode during a predetermined period,
With reference to the execution time for each operation mode integrated by the execution time integration means and the storage content of the power consumption calculation reference table storage means, the power consumption of each operation mode in the predetermined period is calculated. The total of the power consumption amount of each of the operation modes is calculated as the power consumption amount in the predetermined period, and for a plurality of the predetermined time periods, a power consumption calculation storage unit that stores the power consumption amount,
Based on the number of the predetermined periods included in the specified period specified by the user, the respective power consumptions are read out from the power consumption calculation and storage unit, and the total of the read power consumptions is calculated as the consumption in the specified period. A facsimile machine characterized by outputting a visual output as electric energy. In a facsimile machine with an automatic call origination and termination function,
Power consumption calculation reference table storage means storing power consumption per unit time for each operation mode,
Execution time integration means for integrating the execution time for each operation mode during a predetermined period,
With reference to the execution time for each operation mode integrated by the execution time integration means and the storage content of the power consumption calculation reference table storage means, the power consumption of each operation mode in the predetermined period is calculated. The total of the power consumption amount of each of the operation modes is calculated as the power consumption amount in the predetermined period, and for a plurality of the predetermined time periods, a power consumption calculation storage unit that stores the power consumption amount,
The power consumption corresponding to the predetermined period specified based on the specified period specified by the user is read from the power consumption calculation storage unit, and the read power consumption is visually output as the power consumption in the specified period. A facsimile machine. In a facsimile machine with an automatic call origination and termination function,
Power consumption calculation reference table storage means storing power consumption per unit time for each operation mode,
Execution time integration means for integrating the execution time for each operation mode during a predetermined period,
With reference to the execution time for each operation mode integrated by the execution time integration means and the storage content of the power consumption calculation reference table storage means, the power consumption of each operation mode in the predetermined period is calculated. The total of the power consumption amount of each of the operation modes is calculated as the power consumption amount in the predetermined period, and for a plurality of the predetermined time periods, a power consumption calculation storage unit that stores the power consumption amount,
The power consumption corresponding to one or more of the predetermined periods specified based on the specified period specified by the user is read from the power consumption calculation and storage unit, and the sum of the read power consumption is calculated in the specified period. A facsimile apparatus characterized in that the power consumption is visually output. 5. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined period is 24 hours starting from 0:00.

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