JP2005117350A - Facsimile machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a facsimile machine capable of conducting transmission destination restrictions, based on setting in a transmission destination restriction function, even for a program transmission function. <P>SOLUTION: This facsimile machine is provided with a use-restricting means for collating one piece or a plurality of pieces of destination identification information preset in response to a prescribed operation input and user identification information with a transmission destination restriction table and conducting a prescribed program transmission function use restriction operation in accordance with the set state of the transmission acceptance/rejection of the destination identification information, when there is a prescribed operation input in a program transmitting means after a user authentication acceptance/rejection determining means determines that the inputted user identification information can be authenticated. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus, and in particular, a transmission destination restriction function that can restrict a transmission destination that can be used according to a user, and one or a plurality of preset preset transmission conditions corresponding to a predetermined operation input. The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus having a program transmission function for transmitting document information to a destination.

  When transmitting document information obtained by reading a document in the facsimile apparatus, the destination can be freely specified.

  However, when one facsimile machine is used by many users, the many users are grouped, and a transmission destination permitted for one group is set as a transmission destination not permitted for another group. In some cases (transmission destination restriction function).

  Specifically, when a combination of a user ID (user identification information) and a password (password information) is input and the combination is registered in advance, the user (user identification information) specified by the combination is authenticated. Thus, login to the apparatus (use of the apparatus function) is permitted, and only the destination that is set to be transmittable corresponding to the user can be designated as the transmission destination by the user.

  As a result, it is possible to prevent undue data transmission from unauthorized users to a special destination for which transmission from unauthorized users is prohibited.

  On the other hand, some facsimile apparatuses have a so-called program transmission function in transmitting document information.

  The program transmission is used when, for example, one piece of document information is read to a number of sales offices at a predetermined reading line density, and is transmitted at midnight when communication costs are low.

  Specifically, in response to a predetermined operation input such as pressing a specific key, a document reading condition such as a reading line density, a transmission method such as a transmission method and an additional function is set, and one transmission destination is set. Or, by setting multiple destinations, it is possible for the user to perform complex transmissions simply by pressing a specific key without complicated operation input, thus greatly reducing the operational burden. This is a very convenient function. As can be seen in Patent Document 1, the program transmission function is a technique that is often applied to facsimile machines.

JP-A-11-136479

  However, the conventional program transmission function can be used without distinguishing between users, and since there is no organic cooperation with the transmission destination restriction function described above, the transmission destination restriction function allows transmission of a specific user. A destination that has not been used is used as an unlimited number of transmission destinations in the program transmission function, and the effectiveness of the transmission destination restriction function cannot be guaranteed.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a facsimile apparatus capable of performing transmission destination restriction in the program transmission function based on the setting in the transmission destination control function.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, a transmission destination restriction table in which each destination identification information and setting information indicating whether or not transmission to each destination for each user identification information is associated and registered in advance is input prior to transmission of document information. The user authentication information can be authenticated by the user authentication enable / disable determining unit that determines whether the user identification information can be authenticated or not authenticated according to a predetermined authentication determination form, the destination identification information specified when the document information is transmitted, and the user authentication enable / disable determining unit. Destination restriction transmitting means for collating the received user identification information with the transmission destination restriction table and transmitting the document information to the destination device specified by the destination identification information only when the destination identification information is set to allow transmission If there is a predetermined operation input, the transmission destination restriction function is configured in advance under the transmission conditions set in advance corresponding to the predetermined operation input. In a facsimile apparatus provided with a program transmission function realized by a program transmission means for sequentially transmitting document information to destination apparatuses respectively specified by one or a plurality of destination identification information, input user identification information is One or a plurality of destination identification information set in advance corresponding to the predetermined operation input when there is the predetermined operation input in the program transmission unit after the user authentication enable / disable determining unit determines that the authentication is possible And use restriction means for performing a predetermined program transmission function use restriction operation in accordance with a setting state of whether or not the destination identification information can be transmitted by comparing the user identification information with the transmission destination restriction table. And

  The facsimile apparatus according to claim 2 is the facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined program transmission function use restriction operation in the use restriction unit is set for one or more designated program transmission functions. Since the destination includes a destination that cannot be transmitted, a warning display indicating that transmission is impossible is performed, and the program transmission unit is not activated.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the facsimile apparatus according to the first aspect, the predetermined program transmission function use restricting operation in the use restricting means is one or more set for a designated program transmission function. Display a warning indicating that transmission is not possible because the destination includes a transmission impossible destination, and prohibits transmission to all the destinations that are set in correspondence with the program transmission means being activated. It is characterized by being.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the facsimile apparatus according to the first aspect, the predetermined program transmission function use restricting operation in the use restricting means is one or more set for a designated program transmission function. A warning is displayed to indicate that transmission is not possible because the destination includes a destination that cannot be transmitted, and the program transmission means is activated, but transmission is performed only for destinations that are set correspondingly. It is characterized by permitting.

  The facsimile apparatus according to claim 5 is the facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined program transmission function use restricting operation in the use restricting means is set for one or a plurality of designated program sending functions. A warning is displayed indicating that transmission is not possible because the destination includes a destination that cannot be transmitted, and the first partial operation that does not activate the program transmission unit and the program transmission unit that is activated are set correspondingly A second partial operation that prohibits transmission to all the destinations that are set, and a third that permits transmission only of the destinations that can be transmitted among the destinations that are set in correspondence with the program transmission means. The partial operation of the selected one is selected and input, and the selected partial operation is performed. To.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, by making the program transmission function and the transmission destination restriction function cooperate in an organic manner, there is a destination that is not permitted to be transmitted in the transmission destination restriction function for a specific user. In the program transmission function, it is possible to eliminate an inconvenience that can be used as an unlimited transmission destination.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the transmission destination set in the designated program transmission function is not permitted as the transmission destination for the user who intends to use the function, the program transmission function is set. Since it cannot be used, there is an effect that it is possible to restrict transmission to an unauthorized destination.

  According to the invention of claim 3, when the transmission destination set in the designated program transmission function is not permitted as the transmission destination for the user who intends to use the function, the program transmission function is set. Even if it can be used, since transmission to a set destination is prohibited, it is possible to restrict the transmission to a destination that is not permitted.

  According to the invention according to claim 4, when the transmission destination set in the designated program transmission function is not permitted as the transmission destination for the user who intends to use the function, the program transmission function is set. Even if it can be used, transmission to a set destination that cannot be transmitted is prohibited, so that it is possible to restrict transmission so that transmission to an unauthorized destination cannot be performed.

  According to the fifth aspect of the invention, the user's desired action among the restricted actions according to any of the second, third, and fourth aspects can be selected and executed. It is possible to provide an effect that makes it possible to provide a highly convenient apparatus.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows a block configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to the best mode for carrying out the present invention.

  In the figure, a CPU 2 is a central processing unit that controls each part of the apparatus while using a RAM 4 as a work area in accordance with a control program written in a ROM 3. As described above, the ROM 3 is a read-only memory in which a control program and data for the CPU 2 to control each part of the apparatus are stored. The RAM 4 is a random access memory used as a work area for the CPU 2 as described above.

  The operation display unit 5 accepts various operation inputs by the user, displays the operation state of the apparatus, and various messages.

  The scanner 5 is for obtaining image information by reading a document image. The plotter 6 is for printing out image information on recording paper.

  The parameter memory 8 stores various types of information necessary for the operation of the apparatus and holds the stored contents even when the apparatus is turned off. Specifically, the parameter memory 8 is an EEPROM (electrically rewritable). Read-only memory), battery-backed SRAM (static RAM), and the like.

  The clock circuit 9 is for measuring the current date and time, and the CPU 2 can read the clock circuit 9 to obtain information about the date and time (date and time) at the time of reading.

  The encoding / decoding unit 8 encodes and compresses the transmission image information with a predetermined encoding method such as an MH encoding method, an MR encoding method, or an MMR encoding method that is compatible with a facsimile, while receiving image information is compressed. Decoding and decompressing is performed by a predetermined decoding method corresponding to the MH encoding method, the MR encoding method, the MMR encoding method, or the like.

  The communication control unit 11 is a communication microcomputer that specially exchanges control information and image information data according to a G3 transmission control procedure with a facsimile apparatus of a communication partner by a modem signal transmitted and received by the modem 12. It is.

  The modem 12 has a facsimile modem function and modulates and transmits various data such as an HDLC frame control frame and image information data transmitted from the communication control unit 11 to be transmitted to the line 20 via the network control unit 13. While transmitting as the signal T, the signal R received from the line 20 via the network control unit 13 is demodulated, and the original control frame, image information data, etc. are obtained and passed to the communication control unit 11. A low-speed modem function (V.21 modem) for exchanging signals and a high-speed modem function for mainly exchanging image information. 17, V. 33, V.R. 34, V.R. 29, V.R. It has 27ter modem functions. The modem 12 also has a DTMF signal generation function for generating a selection signal corresponding to the designated destination telephone number as a DTMF signal and sending it to the line 20 via the network control unit 13.

  The network control unit 13 is connected to the line 20 and closes / opens the DC loop of the line 20, detects the polarity inversion of the line 20, detects the on / off hook state of the line 20, detects the dial tone, and the call signal And connection control with the line 20 such as detection of about 16 Hz signal such as a busy tone and detection of a calling signal of about 400 Hz.

  The system bus 14 is a signal line composed of a data bus, an address bus, a control bus, an I / O bus, an interrupt signal line, and the like for the above-described units to exchange data.

  FIG. 2 shows an arrangement configuration of the operation display unit 5 of the facsimile apparatus 1.

  In the figure, a numeric keypad 5a is used to input numerals and symbols such as “#” and “*”. The [Yes] key 5b is for making a positive operation input with respect to the content displayed on the display 5i. The [No] key 5c is used to perform a negative operation input on the content displayed on the display 5i.

  [Stop] key 5d is used to instruct forcible interruption of the operation of the apparatus. The [Start] key 5e is used to instruct the start of various apparatus operations. The [function] key 5f is used to call various setting / registration functions by a combination of the pressing operation and the number input operation using the numeric keypad 5a.

  The arrow key group 5g is composed of an [↑] key 5gu, a [↓] key 5gd, a [→] key 5gr, and a [←] key 5gl, and displays a specific item among the selection items displayed on the display 5i. This is used for selecting or scrolling the display of the display 5i vertically and horizontally.

  The [abbreviated] key 5j is for so-called abbreviated dialing that can specify a destination by a 2-digit number. The keyboard unit 5h is used for inputting a Katakana destination name character string and the like by a combination operation with an alphabetic destination name character string and a "kana" key.

  The program key group 5k is composed of keys P1 to P5, and program transmission settings are associated with each key and stored.

  FIG. 3 shows the storage contents characteristic of the present invention in the parameter memory 8 of the facsimile apparatus 1.

  In the figure, the parameter memory 8 stores an abbreviated dial registration table 8a, a user information registration table 8b, and a program transmission function setting table 8c.

  FIG. 4 shows specific contents of the speed dial registration table 8a. The table 8a is set and stored in advance by a setting operation via the operation display unit 5 by a user having administrator authority.

  In the figure, a table 8a includes “management numbers” “01” to “99” corresponding to the abbreviated numbers, “destination identification information (fax number)”, “name character string”, and “use restriction flag Fr”. It is constituted as a set of records constituted by each field correspondence. The “name character string” is information to be displayed as a destination name on the display 5 i when abbreviated dial is designated.

  Note that the value “0” of the flag Fr indicates that the corresponding “destination identification information” in the facsimile apparatus 1 is not specifically prohibited from being transmitted and is a destination that can be transmitted (unlimited). On the other hand, the value “1” indicates that the transmission is prohibited (restricted) depending on the user even if it is designated as the destination.

  In the best mode for carrying out the present invention, since the line 20 is used as a communication path, the “destination identification information” is a fax number, but the present invention is a communication for transmitting document information. Depending on the form of the communication path and the transmission form of the document information, other types such as an IP address, an e-mail address, and a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) may be used as the “destination identification”. It may be “information”.

  This table 8a is the simplest speed dial registration table as long as it is associated with “management number” and “destination identification information”, but it is associated with “destination identification information” and “usage restriction flag Fr”. Attention is paid to the transmission destination restriction table.

  The “simple speed dial registration table” and the “destination use restriction table” may be configured independently, but each has “destination identification information” as a common “field”. In the best mode for implementing the above, a single abbreviated dial registration table 8a is integrated.

  FIG. 5 shows specific contents of the user information registration table 8b. The table 8b is set and stored in advance by a setting operation via the operation display unit 5 by a user having administrator authority.

  In the figure, a table 8b is a set of records configured by associating each "management number" with each field of "user identification information", "password information", and "destination identification information use restriction flag Fs". It is configured.

  The flag Fs has a value 1 indicating “restricted” and a value 0 indicating “unrestricted”.

  In FIG. 5, “CHIZAI” corresponding to the management number “01” is a “restricted” user, and “SOUMU” corresponding to the management number “02” is a “unrestricted” user. The flag Fs is referred to when determining destination restriction at the time of transmission in a transmission process described later.

  As for the user whose flag Fs is “1”, the use of the transmission destinations registered in the table 8a of FIG. 4 whose flag Fr is set to the value “1” is restricted. In other words, transmission to the destination is prohibited.

  For a user whose flag Fs is a value “0”, even if the flag Fr is set to a value “1” among the transmission destinations registered in the table 8a of FIG. Transmission is not prohibited.

  The setting of the flag Fs in the table 8b and the flag Fr in the table 8a relates to the transmission destination restriction function that has been conventionally performed, but conventionally, it is only referred to the transmission destination restriction function. In the program transmission function, since there has been no reference in the past, a destination whose transmission is restricted in the “transmission destination restriction function” cannot be restricted in transmission in the “program transmission function”, but in the best mode for carrying out the present invention, As will be described later, by referring to the setting of the flag Fs and the flag Fr also in the “program transmission function”, the “transmission destination restriction function” can be validated also in the “program transmission function”.

  Further, by indirectly associating the “destination identification information” field of the speed dial registration table with the “user identification information” of the table 8b by the flags Fs and Fr, each destination identification information and each user identification information are previously stored. Although the transmission destination restriction table, which is a table registered in association with the setting information on whether or not to transmit to the destination, is configured, it goes without saying that a direct configuration may be used.

  In other words, the field of “destination identification information” is associated with the “field” of the “transmission permission setting flag for each user” for each of all users (10 if there are 10 users). You may make it set transmission permission for each user separately. In short, the present invention is not limited by the form of associating each destination identification information with setting information indicating whether or not transmission to each destination is possible for each user identification information.

  FIG. 6 shows specific contents of the program transmission function setting table 8c. The table 8c is set and stored in advance by a setting operation via the operation display unit 5 by a user having administrator authority.

  In the figure, a table 8c includes one or a plurality of “management numbers” “01” to “05” corresponding to the keys of the numbers P1 to P5 constituting the program key group 5k of FIG. It is configured as a set of records configured by associating fields of “destination identification information (fax number)” and “transmission condition information group”. As the information content of the “destination identification information” field in the table 8c, the “management number” in the table 8a of FIG. 4 is set and the “destination identification information” in the table 8a is indirectly registered. You can also.

  “Destination identification information (fax number)” is information about a transmission destination to be called when a corresponding program key is pressed. Document information (obtained by reading a document set on the scanner 6) to be transmitted to a destination designated by “destination identification information (fax number)” is transmitted according to the setting of “transmission condition information group”. The setting may be a simple setting in which the original is simply read and stored in the RAM 4 and then sent to each destination without delay, and the time designation transmission function is set to be valid and designated. It may be set to send only for the first time. In particular, when it is desired to transmit at a high resolution, the read line density may be explicitly set to a high density. As the setting of the “transmission condition information group”, various additional transmission functions provided in the facsimile apparatus 1 can be set.

  Note that the present invention is not limited by the input form of the document information to be transmitted, and may be a guide map document stored in the RAM 4 in advance, which is input by reading a magnetic recording medium by a memory card. It may be a document or a document transferred / stored from another apparatus via a network interface.

  FIG. 7 shows a transmission processing procedure in the facsimile apparatus 1.

In the figure, first, waiting for a document to be set on the scanner 6 (No loop of determination S101), and when a document is set (Yes of determination S101),
User identification information / password information input processing is performed (step S102).

  The process S102 is a process of inputting “user identification information” and “password information” to be collated with the registered contents of the user information registration table 8b shown in FIG. It is. Specifically, for example, “CHIZAI” is input as “user identification information”, and “9786” is input as “password information”.

The “user identification information” and “password information” input in step S102 are:
The user information registration table 8b is collated, and if it matches, it is determined that “authentication is possible” (Yes in determination S103), and if it does not match, it is determined that “authentication is impossible” (No in determination S103). If it is determined that “authentication is not possible” (No in S103), the process ends without proceeding to the subsequent processes. At this time, a warning message such as “Login failed” is displayed on the display 5 i.

  Process S102 and determination S103 correspond to a user authentication availability determination unit.

  Note that the user (user identification information) authentication form is not limited to the form by inputting “user identification information” and “password information”, but for example a guard of a user card (user identification information and password number is recorded). Various forms such as a form by insertion into a reader and input / collation of a personal identification number and a form by reading and collating biometric information such as fingerprint information can be applied. In short, the present invention is not limited by the authentication mode of the user (user identification information).

  When it is determined that “authentication is possible” (Yes in determination S103), the destination designation operation input is monitored.

  That is, it is monitored whether any key in the [program] key group 5k is pressed, whether the [shortening] key 5j is pressed, or whether the numeric keypad 5a is pressed (No in determination S103). (No in S104, loop in S105).

  When the numeric keypad 5a is pressed, that is, when the destination is designated by manual dialing (Yes in judgment S105), the number string input by the numeric keypad 5a is sequentially stored in the RAM 4 as the destination fax number and the input is confirmed. A direct destination designation process (process S106) is performed, which waits until the [Yes] key 5b, which means “I” is pressed.

  When the transmission destination fax number (destination identification information) is designated in step S106, the designated destination fax number (destination identification information) is collated with “destination identification information” in the speed dial registration table 8a of FIG. In addition, the value of the “destination identification information use restriction flag Fs” corresponding to the “user identification information” input in the process 102 of the user information registration table 8b and the value of the “use restriction flag Fr” in the table 8a are obtained. By collating, it is determined whether or not the designated destination is usable (determination S108). Note that determination S108 corresponds to destination restriction transmission means. Determination S113, which will be described later, also corresponds to a destination restriction transmission unit.

  If it cannot be used (Yes in S108), an error process such as displaying a warning message such as “Not permitted to send to the specified destination” on the display 5i (processing) S110), the process is terminated.

  If it is determined in the determination 108 that it can be used (Yes in the determination S108), the document information obtained by calling the designated destination and reading the original set in the determination S101 by the scanner 6 is transmitted by facsimile. After that (process S109), the process ends.

  If the determination in S105 is Yes, that is, if the abbreviated dial is designated as the destination designation form, the process waits until a two-digit abbreviated number is entered by the numeric keypad 5a (No loop in judgment S111). When the input is made (Yes in judgment S111), waiting for pressing the [Yes] key 5b for instructing input confirmation and transmission start (No loop in judgment S112), when the [Yes] key 5b is pressed (determination S112). Yes), the specified abbreviated number, the fax number (destination identification information) of the destination corresponding to the abbreviated dial registration table 8a in FIG. 4, and the “user identification information” input in the process 102 of the user information registration table 8b. By comparing the value of the destination identification information use restriction flag Fs corresponding to "" with the value of the use restriction flag Fr in the table 8a. Constant destination determines whether usable (decision S113).

  If it cannot be used (Yes in judgment S113), an error process such as displaying a warning message such as “not permitted to send to the specified destination” on the display 5i (processing) S110), the process is terminated.

  If it is determined in the determination 113 that the document is usable (Yes in the determination S113), the document information obtained by calling the corresponding destination and reading the document set in the determination S101 by the scanner 6 is transmitted by facsimile. Above (processing S114), a process is complete | finished.

  When determination S104 is Yes, that is, when program transmission is designated as the destination designation form, one or a plurality of destinations set as transmission destinations corresponding to the pressed program transmission key are selected. The program transmission function setting table of FIG. 6 is specified as a reference, and the specified destination is collated with “destination identification information” in the speed dial registration table 8a and inputted in the process 102 of the user information registration table 8b. By setting the value of the destination identification information use restriction flag Fs corresponding to “user identification information” to the value of the use restriction flag Fr in the table 8a, 1 is set corresponding to the designated program transmission function. It is determined whether or not there is one or more unusable destinations in one or a plurality of destinations (determination S116).

  If there is no unusable destination in decision 116 (No in decision S116), there is no need to provide any particular restriction on the designated program transmission function. Process S117).

  If there is one or more unusable destinations in the decision 116 (Yes in the decision S116), the designated program transmission function is activated and executed indefinitely. Since an incomplete part is generated in the “destination restriction function”, the process proceeds to one of the processes in FIGS. 8A, 8B, and 8C.

  In addition, each process of FIG.8 (a), (b) or (c) and FIG. 9 performed when process S115, judgment S116, and judgment S116 are Yes is equivalent to a use restriction means.

  First, in FIG. 8A, only a warning is displayed for a certain period of time (process S201), and the process ends without activating the program transmission function.

  Specifically, the warning display in step S201 is a display on the display 5i of a character string such as "The specified program contains a destination that is prohibited from being transmitted and cannot be executed". This warning display may be performed by lighting a corresponding indicator lamp, or may be “display” by voice. In short, the present invention is not limited by the display form of the warning display.

  As a result, it is possible to prevent the document information from being transmitted to the destination set to be disabled for the authenticated user, and the transmission destination restriction function can be validated also in the program transmission function.

  Next, in FIG. 8B, after a warning is displayed for a certain time (processing S301), the program transmission function is activated (processing S302). However, in the activated program transmission function, transmission to all correspondingly set destinations is prohibited.

  Specifically, the warning display in the process S301 is a display on the display 5i of a character string such as "Send cannot be performed because the specified program contains a destination for which transmission is prohibited". It is. This warning display may be performed by lighting a corresponding indicator lamp, or may be “display” by voice. In short, the present invention is not limited by the display form of the warning display.

  As a result, it is possible to prevent the document information from being transmitted to the destination set to be disabled for the authenticated user, and the transmission destination restriction function can be validated also in the program transmission function.

  Next, in FIG. 8C, after a warning is displayed for a certain time (process S401), the program transmission function is activated (process S402). However, in the activated program transmission function, transmission to only an available destination among the correspondingly set destinations is prohibited.

  Specifically, the key pressed in determination S104 is the [P1] key in the key group 5k, the program transmission function corresponding to the management number “01” in the table 8c of FIG. 6, and three “destination identification information”. When the function executed by the CPU 2 is selected in accordance with the transmission condition set by “information 1”, if two of the three “destination identification information” are unusable, the function can be used. Only the remaining one is a valid transmission destination.

  Specifically, the warning display in the process S401 is a display on the display 5i of a character string such as “There are destinations that cannot be sent because the designated program includes destinations that are prohibited from sending”. It is. This warning display may be performed by lighting a corresponding indicator lamp, or may be “display” by voice. In short, the present invention is not limited by the display form of the warning display. In this case, the unusable destination and the usable destination are displayed in a list on the display 5i so that the destination can be recognized, so that the user can easily grasp which destination is transmitted and which destination cannot be transmitted. May be.

  As a result, it is possible to prevent the document information from being transmitted to the destination set to be disabled for the authenticated user, and the transmission destination restriction function can be validated also in the program transmission function.

  Further, the user is allowed to select which of the processes in FIGS. 8A, 8B, or 8C is to be performed, and the selected process is performed. It is also possible to cause the processing to be performed.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 9, for example, after “Yes” in the determination S <b> 116 in FIG. 7, for example, “The designated program includes a destination that is prohibited from being transmitted. A message is displayed and a selection menu corresponding to each operation of FIG. 8 (a), (b) or (c) is displayed, and the cursor key group 5g is pressed from the selection menu. A selection process for selecting one is performed by an operation (process S502), and in accordance with the selection of (a), (b), or (c), the process is terminated without performing anything (determination S503 (a) ), Whether to perform the same processing as in FIG. 8B (determination S503 (b), processing S504, processing S505), or perform the same processing as in FIG. 8C (determination S503 (c), (Process S506, Process S507)

  The operations in FIGS. 8A, 8B, and 8C correspond to the first, second, and third partial operations, respectively.

  As described above, according to the best mode for carrying out the present invention, the transmission destination restriction function can be validated even in the program transmission function.

1 is a diagram showing a block configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to the best mode for carrying out the present invention. It is a figure shown about the arrangement configuration of the operation display part of the facsimile apparatus which concerns on the best form for implementing this invention. It is a figure which shows about the memory content of the parameter memory of the facsimile apparatus which concerns on the best form for implementing this invention. It is a figure shown about the specific content of the speed dial registration table. It is a figure shown about the specific content of a user information registration table. It is a figure shown about the specific content of a program transmission function setting table. It is a flowchart which shows the transmission process procedure in the facsimile apparatus which concerns on the best form for implementing this invention. FIG. 7 is a partial flowchart example showing a transmission processing procedure in the facsimile apparatus according to the best mode for carrying out the present invention together with FIG. 6. FIG. 7 is a partial flowchart example showing a transmission processing procedure in the facsimile apparatus according to the best mode for carrying out the present invention together with FIG. 6.

Explanation of symbols

1 Facsimile device 2 CPU
3 ROM
4 RAM
5 Operation Display Unit 6 Scanner 7 Plotter 8 Parameter Memory 9 Clock Circuit 10 Encoding / Decoding Unit 11 Communication Control Unit 12 Modem 13 Network Control Unit 14 System Bus 20 Line

Claims (5)

A transmission destination restriction table in which each destination identification information is registered in advance in association with setting information indicating whether or not transmission to the destination is performed for each user identification information;
User authentication enable / disable determining means for determining whether or not user identification information input prior to transmission of document information can be authenticated or not authenticated according to a predetermined authentication determination form;
When the destination identification information specified at the time of transmission of document information and the user identification information that is authenticated by the user authentication enable / disable determining unit are checked against the transmission destination restriction table, and the destination identification information is set to allow transmission While having a transmission destination restriction function configured by destination restriction transmission means for transmitting the document information to the destination device specified by the destination identification information only,
When there is a predetermined operation input, the document information is sequentially sent to the destination apparatuses respectively specified by one or a plurality of preset destination identification information under a transmission condition set in advance corresponding to the predetermined operation input. In a facsimile apparatus having a program transmission function realized by a program transmission means for transmitting,
After the input user identification information is determined to be authenticated by the user authentication enable / disable determining means, if there is the predetermined operation input in the program transmitting means, 1 is set in advance corresponding to the predetermined operation input. One or more destination identification information and the user identification information are collated with the transmission destination restriction table, and a use restriction for performing a predetermined program transmission function use restriction operation according to a setting state of whether or not the destination identification information can be transmitted A facsimile apparatus comprising means. The predetermined program transmission function use restriction operation in the use restriction unit is a warning display indicating that transmission is not possible because one or a plurality of destinations set for the designated program transmission function include destinations that cannot be transmitted. 2. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the program transmission means is not activated. The predetermined program transmission function use restriction operation in the use restriction unit is a warning display indicating that transmission is not possible because one or a plurality of destinations set for the designated program transmission function include destinations that cannot be transmitted. 2. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the program transmission means is activated and transmission to all destinations set correspondingly is prohibited. The predetermined program transmission function use restriction operation in the use restriction unit is a warning display indicating that transmission is not possible because one or a plurality of destinations set for the designated program transmission function include destinations that cannot be transmitted. 2. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the program transmission unit is activated and transmission is permitted only for a destination that can be transmitted among the correspondingly set destinations. The predetermined program transmission function use restriction operation in the use restriction unit is a warning display indicating that transmission is not possible because one or a plurality of destinations set for the designated program transmission function include destinations that cannot be transmitted. As well as
A first partial operation that does not activate the program transmission means;
A second partial operation that activates the program transmission means but prohibits transmission to all destinations set in correspondence;
The program transmission means is activated, and a third partial operation that permits transmission only for destinations that can be transmitted among the correspondingly set destinations is selected and inputted. 2. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the selected partial operation is performed.

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