JP2005184384A - Communication terminal device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a communication terminal device capable of efficiently separately using the type of a sheet (unused sheet or back side of used sheet) to be used, depending on the importance of image data, when recording the image data received by facsimile from an outside line. <P>SOLUTION: A composite machine 1 is provided with an EEPROM 40 for correlating identification information (originator telephone number) of a transmitter side apparatus with sheet type information indicating back side of a used sheet or an unused sheet and storing the information, and an MPU 10 for acquiring the identification information (originator telephone number) of the transmitter side apparatus at the time of facsimile reception. The MPU 10 decides the type of the sheet for recording the received image data, referring to the contents of the EEPROM 40 on the basis of the acquired identification information (originator telephone number). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a communication terminal device that performs facsimile communication capable of recording received image data on a reprint or backing paper.

  2. Description of the Related Art A facsimile apparatus is known as a communication terminal apparatus that performs facsimile communication capable of recording received image data on a reprint or back sheet. From the viewpoint of recent interest in environmental conservation and effective use of resources, it is considered to save paper in the facsimile apparatus. As a specific example, paper of a predetermined size on which image data has been recorded on one side is stored in a cassette, and another image data is recorded on the other side that has not been recorded (hereinafter, both sides are recorded). An unrecorded sheet is called “replacement”, and a sheet on which one side has been recorded but only one side is unrecorded is called “backing sheet”). In the facsimile apparatus, when performing processing for recording on a recording sheet, a setting may be made to use a backing sheet stored in a cassette. The use of such a backing paper has the advantage that resources can be used effectively and costs can be reduced.

For example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-228561, the renewal paper or the back paper is determined according to whether the incoming call is an outside line or an incoming line, and the received image data is recorded. Further, in Patent Document 2, a setting is made in advance so that the use of a backing paper at the time of facsimile reception is prioritized, and at the time of facsimile reception, the backing paper is used with priority over the renewal.
JP 2001-26831 A JP 2002-237920 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, the received image data is uniformly recorded on the back paper or the additional paper at the time of facsimile reception by an external line. In Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-228561, if priority is given to the use of the back paper at the time of facsimile reception, the use of the back paper will be given priority evenly at the time of facsimile reception.

  By the way, in the facsimile reception from the outside line, there is a case where it is desired to record the received image data on the back sheet or the back sheet according to the transmission source, that is, according to the importance (gender) of the image data sent from the transmission source. is there. In this case, there is a problem that the techniques of Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 cannot cope with.

  An object of the present invention is a communication terminal capable of effectively using the type of paper (added paper or backing paper) to be used according to the importance of image data when recording image data received by facsimile from an outside line. To provide an apparatus.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the invention described in claim 1 is a storage unit that stores the identification information of the transmission-side apparatus in association with the paper type information that means the back or back of the paper, Means for acquiring identification information of the transmission side device at the time of facsimile reception, and means for determining the type of the paper on which received image data is recorded by referring to the contents of the storage means based on the acquired identification information. The gist of the communication terminal device.

  The invention of claim 2 further comprises means for determining the paper type of either the back paper or the reprint as the paper type on which received image data is recorded based on the incoming number of the dial-in function when receiving a facsimile. The gist of the communication terminal device.

  The invention according to claim 3 analyzes the facsimile transmission control procedure sent from the transmission side device at the time of facsimile reception, detects the presence / absence of confidential reception, and the received image data based on the detected presence / absence of confidential reception. The gist of the present invention is a communication terminal device provided with means for determining the paper type of either the back paper or the reprint as the paper type for recording the message.

  The invention of claim 4 analyzes the facsimile transmission control procedure sent from the transmission side device at the time of facsimile reception, and obtains the confidential box number and the received image data based on the acquired confidential box number. The gist of the present invention is a communication terminal device having means for determining the type of paper to be recorded, either the back paper or the reprint paper.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the determination means for determining the presence or absence of a backing paper having a size corresponding to the received image data, and the determination means if there is no backing paper. When the determination is made, there is provided a changing means for changing the recording of the received image data to an additional sheet.

  According to the first to fifth aspects of the present invention, when receiving image data received by facsimile from an outside line is recorded, it is effective to determine whether the paper to be used is an additional sheet or a backing paper according to the importance of the received image data. Can be used properly.

  According to the invention of claim 1, by associating the importance or the like of the received image data according to the identification information, the type of paper to be recorded according to the identification information of the transmission side device (renewed paper or backing paper) ) Can be used properly.

  According to the invention of claim 2, by associating the importance of the image data received according to the dial-in function incoming number, the paper type (renewed or not) according to the dial-in function incoming number. Can be used properly.

  According to the invention of claim 3, by associating the importance of received image data according to whether or not confidential reception is made, the type of paper (renewed paper or backing paper) can be set according to whether or not confidential reception is made. Can be used properly.

  According to the invention of claim 4, by associating the importance of the received image data according to the confidential box number, the paper type (renewed paper or backing paper) can be set according to the confidential box number. Can be used properly.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when there is no backing paper corresponding to the received image data, the received image data can be recorded on another recording paper at an enlarged, reduced or equal magnification according to the size. it can.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a communication terminal device of the present invention is embodied in a facsimile machine with a copying function (hereinafter referred to as a multifunction machine) will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the multifunction device 1 includes an MPU 10, ROM 20, RAM 30, EEPROM 0M40, reading unit 50, recording unit 60, operation unit 70, display unit 80, image memory 90, codec 100, modem 110, NCU 120, and variable magnification. The units 140 to 140 are connected to each other via a bus 130. The MPU 10 controls each unit constituting the multifunction machine 1. The ROM 20 stores a program for controlling the multifunction device 1. The RAM 30 temporarily stores various information related to the multifunction device 1.

  The EEPROM 40 stores data such as various flags and setting values. The EEPROM 40 is configured as a storage unit of the present invention, and includes an identification information storage area. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the concept of the data structure of the identification information storage area. The identification information storage area is provided with a caller telephone number field 200 for setting and registering a telephone number of a specific caller, and a paper type field 210 associated with the specific caller telephone number. . In the paper type column 210, “added paper” or “back paper” is set and registered as paper type information. When there is a call from an arbitrary source, the MPU 10 determines whether or not the identification information acquired at the time of the call matches a specific source telephone number set and registered in the identification information storage area of the EEPROM 40. Has been. The identification information will be described later.

  If the acquired identification information matches the specific caller telephone number set and registered in the identification information storage area, the MPU 10 sends the paper type field 210 associated with the matched specific caller telephone number. The received image data is recorded by the recording unit 60 (to be described later) with the paper type set and registered in the above. The reading unit 50 reads an image on a document and outputs black and white binary image data to the codec 100.

  The recording unit 60 is composed of an electrophotographic printer, and has a standard size supplied from a paper cassette (not shown) that receives image data received in the FAX operation and image data obtained by reading by the reading unit 50 in the copying operation. Record on recording paper. A plurality of paper feed cassettes are prepared, and a paper size and a paper type are set for each cassette. The paper size includes A series and B series, which are standard sizes. For example, the A series includes A3, A4 horizontal, A4 vertical, and the B series includes B4, B5, and the like. The paper type is either reprinted paper or backing paper. The paper size and paper type for each cassette are determined by user operation. The paper feed cassette of the recording unit 60 in the present embodiment includes a first cassette that stores the back paper and a second cassette that stores the renewal paper. Each cassette is provided with paper presence / absence detection sensors 60a and 60b, and cassette detection sensors 60c and 60d for detecting the presence / absence of a first cassette set as a backing paper and a second cassette set as an additional sheet, respectively. Is provided. The first and second cassettes are respectively provided with paper size sensors 60e and 60f for detecting the size of the paper stored in the cassette. If the size of the received image data corresponds to the paper size of each cassette, the received image data is read from the image memory 90 and processed at the same magnification.

  The recording of the image data of the FAX operation will be described in detail. When the identification information acquired at the time of the call matches the specific caller telephone number set and registered in the identification information storage area of the EEPROM 40, the MPU 10 matches the specific call transmission. The received image data is recorded on the back paper of the first cassette or the renewal paper of the second cassette according to the paper type associated with the original telephone number. Further, when there is no identification information at the time of the call, the MPU 10 records the received image data on the back sheet of the first cassette.

  The operation unit 70 includes a communication / copy key for setting a “communication (FAX)” operation or a “copy” operation, a numeric keypad (*, # key for inputting a telephone number (including a FAX number), the number of copies, etc. Various operation keys such as a start key for starting a document reading operation. Further, by operating a plurality of keys among the various operation keys according to a predetermined procedure, the MPU 10 causes the identification information storage area of the EEPR0M40 to have a specific caller telephone number and a back sheet or a reprint. Are registered in association with each other. This registration setting can be arbitrarily set by the user in accordance with the importance of the image data transmitted from the transmission source telephone number (the telephone number of the transmission side apparatus). For example, the operator can record the received image data on the back paper when the sender is low in importance, and can record the received image data on the renewal paper when the sender is high in importance. Can be set. The display unit 80 is composed of an LCD, and displays various information such as the operation state of the multifunction machine 1.

  The image memory 90 temporarily stores image data read by the reading unit 50 and encoded by the codec 100 and received image data. The codec 100 encodes (encodes) the image data input from the reading unit 50 according to the MH, MR, MMR, JBIG method, or the like. The codec 100 decodes (decodes) the image data read from the image memory 90.

  The modem 110 is an ITU-T recommendation T.30. 30 based on the facsimile transmission control procedure according to 17, V. 27ter, V.L. The transmission data is modulated and the received data is demodulated in accordance with 29. The NCU 120 closes and opens the telephone lines L1 and L2, and has a function of sending a dial signal corresponding to the telephone number of the other party and a function of detecting an incoming call. The scaling unit 140 automatically responds to the paper size of the original image data read by the reading unit 50 or the paper size of the cassette of the recording unit 60 selected from the image data received by facsimile communication. To zoom in or out.

  Next, the operation procedure of the multifunction machine 1 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This operation is executed under the control of the MPU 10 based on a program stored in the ROM 20. The following S represents a step.

Normally, the MPU 10 monitors whether there is an incoming call (S10) and whether there is a transmission process by the operator (S20). When there is a transmission process, the MPU 10 performs the transmission process (S30).
When there is an incoming call, the MPU 10 determines whether a cola ID has been detected (S40). The caller ID is information including a caller telephone number, and is sent from NTT via a telephone line as a modem signal compliant with ITU-T recommendation V23. That is, NTT provides a calling telephone number service, and transmits a caller ID including a calling party telephone number that can identify the calling party before reception. The MPU 10 has a function of detecting a cola ID. When an incoming call is called from the telephone line, the NCU 120 detects the call signal and notifies the MPU 10 of the call signal. In response to this, the MPU 10 sets the modem 110 to detect the cola ID. When the modem 110 detects the cola ID, the modem 110 demodulates the acquired cola ID to acquire the caller telephone number as identification information. Therefore, the MPU 10 corresponds to a means for acquiring identification information.

  When the MPU 10 does not detect the cola ID (that is, identification information) (“NO” in S40), the MPU 10 performs facsimile reception processing (S100), and selects the back paper of the first cassette as the recording paper (S110). Thereafter, the MPU 10 proceeds to S90 and records the received image data on the back paper which is the selected type of paper (S120).

  FIG. 4 is a detailed flowchart of S120. In S121, the MPU 10 determines whether or not there is the first cassette based on the detection signal of the cassette detection sensor 60c. If there is no first cassette, the MPU 10 proceeds to S124 and records the image data received by facsimile communication with the additional sheet in the second cassette. In this case, the MPU 10 automatically enlarges or reduces the image data according to the paper size based on the detection of the paper size sensor 60f of the selected second cassette, and then the recording unit Record at 60.

  In S121, when the MPU 10 determines that the first cassette is present, in S122, the MPU 10 determines whether there is a backing paper in the first cassette based on the detection signal of the presence / absence detection sensor 60a. If there is no backing paper based on the detection signal from the presence / absence detection sensor 60a, the MPU 10 proceeds to S125, displays a warning that there is no backing paper on the display unit 80, and displays the back paper. The process proceeds to S121 to wait for replenishment.

  If the first cassette has a backing paper in S122, the image data is automatically sent to the scaling unit 140 according to the paper size based on the detection of the paper size sensor 60e of the first cassette in S123. The image is recorded by the recording unit 60 after being enlarged or reduced.

  When the cola ID is detected (“YES” in S40), in S50, the MPU 10 determines whether or not the acquired identification information matches the specific caller telephone number set and registered in the identification information storage area of the EEPROM 40. (Unregistered). If they do not match (“NO” in S50), the process proceeds to S100 because they are not registered, and if they match (“YES” in S50), the sheet associated with the specific caller telephone number that matches. It is determined whether the type is “replacement paper” or “backing paper” (S60). In S60, if the MPU 10 determines that it is “back paper”, the process proceeds to S100. If it is determined that it is “replacement paper”, the facsimile reception process is performed in S70. Then, the MPU 10 selects the second cassette renewal as the recording paper (S80). Thereafter, the MPU 10 proceeds to S90 and records the received image data on the renewal paper which is the selected type of paper. In this case, in S90, the MPU 10 automatically enlarges or reduces the image data received by facsimile according to the paper size based on the detection of the paper size sensor 60f of the second cassette by the scaling unit 140. Recording is performed by the recording unit 60. Therefore, the MPU 10 corresponds to a means for determining the paper type.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the importance of received image data is associated in advance depending on whether identification information (source telephone number) of a transmission-side apparatus (for example, a facsimile apparatus) is registered or not registered. This makes it possible to select the type of recording paper (recording paper) (replacement or backing paper). Further, in the first embodiment, when identification information is registered, the type of recording paper (added paper or backing paper) can be used properly according to the content of the identification information. In the first embodiment, the MPU 10 corresponds to determination means and change means in order to achieve claim 5. As described above, in the first embodiment, when there is no backing paper corresponding to the received image data, the received image data is enlarged, reduced, or the same size according to the size of the other recording paper (added paper). Can be recorded.

  In the first embodiment, the TSI signal that is a facsimile transmission control procedure is omitted for convenience of explanation. In the first embodiment, when the source telephone number (FAX number) is stored in the TSI signal, the identification information detection process of S40 is performed by the modem 110 instead of the caller ID. You may make it detect a number (FAX number) as identification information of a transmission side apparatus. Various communication protocols are defined by the CCITT recommendation. In FIG. 30, the telephone number (FAX number) on the sender side can be included in the TSI signal (transmission terminal identification symbol).

  Further, as the identification information, a part of the data may be used as the identification information instead of using the entire transmission source telephone number. For example, “new paper” or “back paper” may be selected based on the presence or absence of an area code. Alternatively, the contents of the area code and the type of recording paper may be stored in association with each other, and “replacement” or “backing paper” may be selected based on the contents of the area code. Alternatively, “replacement paper” or “backing paper” may be selected based on the presence or absence of a country code. Moreover, you may determine based on the content of a country code.

  Furthermore, the EEPROM 40 is provided with an abbreviated number setting registration area for setting and registering the destination telephone number and the abbreviated number, and the destination telephone number registered in the abbreviated number setting registration area Paper type information that means paper (or additional paper) may be associated. Note that the telephone number of the transmission destination is the telephone number associated with the shortened number by reading the shortened number setting registration area of the EEPROM 40 by inputting the shortened number with the operation unit 70 when transmitting. Make a call.

  In this case, when the identification information is detected in S40, it is determined in S50 whether or not the detected identification information is set and registered in the abbreviated number setting registration area. If it is determined in S50 that the setting is registered, the process proceeds to S60, and if it is not registered, the process proceeds to S100. In the case of a communication terminal device equipped with a one-touch key, the EEPROM 40 is provided with a one-touch number setting registration area for setting and registering a destination telephone number and a one-touch number in association with each other, and is registered in this one-touch number setting registration area. The transmission destination telephone number may be associated with the paper type information indicating the backing paper (or the additional paper). As described above, by using the abbreviated number or the one-touch number, the telephone number or mail address of the other party can be easily designated (input).

  In addition, although identification information means transmission origin information, it is not limited to a transmission origin telephone number. When embodied in an Internet facsimile machine, for example, a source address corresponds to identification information.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Since the hardware configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the same reference numerals are given to the same configuration, and detailed description thereof is omitted. In the second embodiment, in the configuration of the first embodiment, the EEPR0M 40 does not have an identification information storage area, but is a means for storing a dial-in function incoming number. In other words, the EEPR0M 40 has a storage area for storing the incoming call number in the receiving apparatus (in the present embodiment, the multifunction device 1) as the incoming call number for the dial-in function.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the concept of the data structure of the storage area. In the storage area, an incoming number column 300 and a paper type column 310 associated with the specific incoming number are provided. In the paper type column 310, “added paper” or “back paper” is set and registered as paper type information. In the present embodiment, in the incoming call number field 300, a paper type of “back paper” is set for the incoming call number 1 and “replacement” is set for the incoming call number 2. When there is a call from an arbitrary source, the MPU 10 determines whether or not the dial-in incoming number acquired at the time of the call matches a specific incoming number set and registered in the storage area of the EEPROM 40. Has been.

  If the acquired incoming number matches the specific incoming number set and registered in the storage area, the MPU 10 sets the paper registered in the paper type field 310 associated with the matched specific incoming number. The received image data is recorded by the recording unit 60 described later for the type. The MPU 10 corresponds to a means for determining whether the back paper or the renewal paper.

  The dial-in processing procedure is used together with a conventional dial-in function for designating an incoming number with a push tone signal (DTMF signal) that has been used in the past, and a number display function in recent years, and the incoming number is modulated. There are two types of modem dial-in specified by the transmitted signal.

  In a normal dial-in service, when a dial-in call is made from an external transmission side device (for example, a facsimile device), a telephone line in which a telephone exchange (not shown) is first connected to the reception side device (multifunction device 1). The polarity of L1 and L2 is inverted, and then a 16 Hz paging signal is transmitted. In the receiving side device, when the call signal is detected, the DC loop is closed, that is, a primary response is made. When the line connection is confirmed in the telephone exchange, an extension designation signal is transmitted as a push tone signal (DTMF signal) from the telephone exchange to the receiving side apparatus. In this embodiment, the receiving side apparatus (multifunction device 1) detects this push tone signal (DTMF signal), that is, detects an extension designation signal (incoming number), thereby performing a facsimile reception process described later, Receive image data is recorded on a recording sheet.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to cope with dial-in of modem dial-in. In the modem dial-in service, as compared with the normal dial-in service, various kinds of information are exchanged before the calling signal is transmitted, and the incoming number is included in the information. When a dial-in call is made from an external transmission device (for example, a facsimile device), first, a telephone exchange (not shown) reverses the polarities of the telephone lines L1 and L2 connected to the reception device (multifunction device 1). Then, a communication terminal device activation signal is transmitted. On the receiving side device (multifunction device 1) side, when this communication terminal device activation signal is detected, the DC loop is closed, that is, a primary response is made. After the receiving side apparatus (multifunction machine 1) makes a primary response, various information is transmitted as a modem signal from the telephone exchange. It contains information such as the called number (called number). The receiving side device (multifunction device 1) receives the modem signal and detects the incoming call number.

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the multifunction machine 1. Note that S210 to S230 and S260 to S310 are the same as S10 to S30 and S70 to S120 of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

  When an incoming call is detected in S210, the MPU 10 determines whether or not the incoming call number 1 has been acquired (S240). When the MPU 10 detects the incoming call number 1, the MPU 10 refers to the paper type column 310 corresponding to the incoming call number 1, and proceeds to S290 based on the reference result. When the incoming number 1 is not detected, the MPU 10 determines whether or not the incoming number 2 has been acquired (S250). When the MPU 10 detects the incoming call number 2, the MPU 10 refers to the paper type column 310 and proceeds to S260 based on the reference result. If the MPU 10 does not detect the incoming call number 2, the process proceeds to S290.

  In this way, the MPU 10 proceeds to S260 or S290 depending on the acquired incoming call number, performs the facsimile reception process, and then selects a reprint in S270 or selects a back paper in S300. The received image data is recorded on those recording sheets.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the record to be recorded according to the incoming number assigned by the transmission side apparatus (for example, the facsimile apparatus) is made by associating the importance of the image data received according to the incoming number. You can select the type of paper (replacement or backing paper).

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Since the hardware configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the same reference numerals are given to the same configuration, and detailed description thereof is omitted. In the third embodiment, the identification information storage area of the EEPR0M40 is omitted.

  Regarding the facsimile communication, procedures and function standards (standard procedures and standard functions) are defined by the ITU, but functions other than the standard (non-standard functions) are set within a range that does not interfere with such standards, and non-standard procedures are established. It is also permitted to use it by executing. Therefore, in the third embodiment, a function called a confidential function is used as one of the functions of this non-standard procedure. In other words, in this embodiment, the MPU 10 of the multifunction device 1 detects the presence or absence of a non-standard procedure for performing confidential reception by analyzing the facsimile transmission control procedure performed with the transmission side apparatus. .

  As a receiving-side device that realizes the confidential function, the multifunction device 1 secures a partial area of the RAM 30 for received image data when a recipient is designated and original data is transmitted from the transmitting-side device. Once stored in the confidential box that has been set. Then, the multifunction device 1 informs who the recipient is, and the received data is displayed or printed out in the state of the original document only when the designated recipient inputs a pre-registered personal identification number. It is made to be done.

Details will be described below.
When performing facsimile communication using the confidential function, it is necessary to set the confidential name and password in advance on the receiving multifunction device 1, and the multifunction device 1 receives confidential communication from the transmitting device. Needs to store the designated confidential box number, reception time, sender telephone number, and start address of the confidential box area in which confidential data is stored. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, the RAM 30 is provided with a confidential table area 400T for storing them. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the confidential table area 400T includes a box number area 401, a confidential person name area 402, a password number area 403, a reception time area 404, a caller telephone number area 405, and the like. A confidential box start address area 406 is provided.

  In the present embodiment, eight box numbers “1” to “8” are prepared in advance in the present embodiment, and the receiver name area 402 and the personal identification number area 403 corresponding to the respective box numbers are combined with the composite number on the receiving side. The confidential name registered with the machine 1 and the personal identification number are registered in association with each other. When the receiving-side multifunction device 1 receives the confidential data, the box number is acquired based on the analysis of the facsimile transmission control procedure, and the reception time corresponds to the acquired box number in the reception time area 404. Is remembered. Further, in the multi-function device 1, the telephone number of the confidential data transmission side device (facsimile device) is the sender telephone number area 405, and the start address where the confidential data in the confidential box area 400B is stored is the confidential box start. Each is stored in the address area 406.

  For example, when a certain person “Tanaka” wishes to receive the information by the confidential function, his / her box number (for example, “1”), the name of the confidential person (for example, his / her name “Tanaka”), and a personal identification number (for example, “5678”). ) Is previously registered in the RAM 30 of the multifunction device 1 by operating the operation unit 70. Then, a confidential box area 400B for storing the received confidential data is secured in the RAM 30, and the confidential person name “Tanaka” and the personal identification number “5678” correspond to the box number “1” in the box number of the confidential table area 400T. Registered in the area 401, the confidential name area 402, and the personal identification number area 403, respectively.

  Accordingly, when the multifunction device 1 that has been registered in advance receives confidential data in which the box number “1” is designated by confidential communication, for example, by a non-standard procedure, the box number “1” is always stored in the confidential box area 400B of the RAM 30. Is stored as confidential data. In addition, the reception time area 404 corresponding to the box number “1” of the confidential table area 400T has a reception time read from a timer (not shown) provided in the MPU 10 (for example, “200331030”, that is, October 30, 2003). Is memorized. Further, the sender telephone number area 405 contains the telephone number of the transmitting apparatus (facsimile apparatus), and the confidential box start address area 406 contains the confidential box start address (for example, “8000”) in which the confidential data is stored. Each is remembered. The confidential data is neither printed out by the recording unit 60 nor displayed on the display unit 80 when received.

  Only when the password “5678” registered in advance corresponding to the box number “1” is input from the operation unit 70, the MPU 10 displays the confidential box start address area 406 corresponding to the box number “1”. The confidential data is read from the confidential box area 400B of the RAM 30 accordingly. The read confidential data is decoded by the codec 100 and then printed on the additional sheet by the recording unit 60.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the multifunction machine 1.
Note that S310 to S330 and S390 to 400 are the same as S10 to S30 and S110 to S120 of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

  In the multi-function device 1 on the receiving side, when receiving a facsimile (S310), if data is received, a facsimile receiving process is performed in S340. Subsequently, the MPU 10 analyzes the facsimile transmission control procedure and determines whether it is confidential data (S350). That is, the MPU 10 determines whether or not confidential reception is received. When the received data (reception data) is confidential data, the MPU 10 stores the confidential data in the confidential box area 400B of the RAM 30. Further, the MPU 10 sets the time (year / month / day) when the confidential data is received, the transmission source telephone number (the telephone number of the transmitting apparatus (facsimile apparatus)), and the start address of the confidential box area 400B in which the confidential data is stored. The information is stored in the areas 404, 405, and 406 corresponding to the area of the box number “1” in the confidential table area 400T.

  Then, the MPU 10 reads out the confidential data and reads the personal name (confidential name) of the recipient designated based on the box number “1” from the confidential name area 402 of the confidential table area 400T and notifies the confidential reception. Is output from the recording unit 60 or displayed on the display unit 80 (S360). If the received data is data other than confidential data, the back paper of the first cassette of the recording unit 60 is selected as the recording paper in S290 as in the first embodiment (S390, S400). As a result, the MPU 10 records the received image data with the backing paper.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart in a case where the multifunction device 1 outputs confidential data from the confidential box area 400B by operating the operation unit 70. When a person designated as a recipient of confidential data at the transmitting apparatus inputs a box number and a correct password corresponding to the box number, the MPU 10 reads the designated confidential data from the confidential box area 400B of the RAM 30. Then, the received image data (confidential data) is recorded on the second cassette of the recording unit 60 (S410).

  After the confidential reception notification is output in S360, the MPU 10 monitors the elapsed time (for example, one week, one month) by a timer (not shown) and checks whether confidential data is output from the confidential box area 400B. Checking is done. That is, the MPU 10 repeatedly checks whether or not a person designated as a recipient of confidential data on the transmission side inputs a personal identification number and instructs to take out confidential data. Then, when a predetermined time has passed before an instruction to take out confidential data is received, the MPU 10 erases confidential data stored in the confidential box area 400B of the RAM 30.

Here, in order to realize the invention of claim 3, the MPU 10 corresponds to detection means for detecting presence / absence of confidential reception, and also corresponds to means for determining whether the back paper or the back paper.
As described above, the third embodiment associates the importance of received image data in accordance with whether or not confidential reception is performed, thereby determining whether or not reception from a transmission-side apparatus (for example, a facsimile apparatus) is confidential reception. Depending on the type, the type of paper to be recorded (replacement or backing paper) can be used properly.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 9, FIG. 11, and FIG. Since the hardware configuration of the fourth embodiment is the same as that of the third embodiment, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, detailed description thereof will be omitted, and differences will be mainly described.

  FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the confidential table. In the third embodiment, the confidential table area 400T includes a box number area 401, a confidential person name area 402, a personal identification number area 403, a reception time area 404, a sender telephone number area 405, and a confidential box start address area 406. However, in the fourth embodiment, a paper type area 407 associated with a specific box number area 401 is further provided. In the paper type area 407, “added paper” or “back paper” is set and registered in advance by the operation unit 70 as paper type information.

In the fourth embodiment, in order to realize the invention of claim 4, the MPU 10 corresponds to a means for acquiring a confidential box number and also corresponds to a means for determining whether the backing paper or the backsheet.
Also in the fourth embodiment, the MPU 10 operates in the same operation procedure as in FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart in a case where the multifunction device 1 outputs confidential data from the confidential box area 400B by operating the operation unit 70.

  As shown in the figure, a person designated as a recipient of confidential data at the transmission side apparatus inputs a box number and a correct personal identification number corresponding to the box number (S500). Then, the MPU 10 reads the paper type area 407 of the RAM 30 corresponding to the designated box number, and checks whether the box number N of the read paper type area 407 is associated with a renewal sheet or a back sheet. The determination is made based on the contents stored in the paper type area 407 corresponding to the box number N (S510). When the box number N is associated with the renewal sheet, the MPU 10 proceeds to S520 and selects renewal, and when the box number N is associated with the back sheet, the MPU 10 proceeds to S540 and back sheet. Select.

  If the sheet type is selected as reprint in S520, the address is read from the confidential box start address area 406 corresponding to the designated box number, and the confidential data is read from the confidential box area 400B of the RAM 30 accordingly. The read confidential data is decoded by the codec 100, and then printed on the additional sheet by the recording unit 60 in S530. In S540, when the paper type is selected as backing paper, the address is read from the confidential box start address area 406 corresponding to the designated box number, and the confidential data is read from the confidential box area 400B of the RAM 30 accordingly. The read confidential data is decoded by the codec 100 and then printed on the back paper by the recording unit 60 in S550.

  As described above, in the fourth embodiment, by associating the importance of the received image data according to the confidential box number, the type of paper to be recorded (reprinted or not) according to the confidential box number. Can be used properly.

1 is a schematic circuit diagram of a multifunction machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the concept of the data structure of an identification information storage area. The operation | movement flowchart of MPU10 of 1st Embodiment. The operation | movement flowchart of MPU10 of 1st Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the concept of the data structure of the storage area of EEPROM0M40 of 2nd Embodiment. The operation | movement flowchart of MPU10 of 2nd Embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the area | region setting of RAM30 of 3rd Embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the content of a confidential table. The operation | movement flowchart of MPU10 of 3rd Embodiment. The operation | movement flowchart of MPU10 of 3rd Embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the content of a confidential table. The operation | movement flowchart of MPU10 of 4th Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... MFP 10 ... MPU (Means for acquiring identification information, means for determining the type of paper, means for obtaining a confidential box number, detection means for detecting presence / absence of confidential reception, and determining whether the backing paper or the back sheet Means, determination means, change means)
40 ... EEPROM (storage means)

Claims (5)

A storage unit that stores the identification information of the transmission side device in association with the paper type information that means the back side or the reprint of the paper, a unit that acquires the identification information of the transmission side device at the time of facsimile reception, and the acquired A communication terminal device comprising: means for determining the type of the paper on which received image data is recorded by referring to the contents of the storage means based on identification information. A communication terminal apparatus comprising means for determining a paper type of a back paper or a reprint as a paper type for recording received image data based on a dial-in function incoming number when receiving a facsimile. Analyzing the facsimile transmission control procedure sent from the sending device at the time of facsimile reception, detecting means for detecting the presence or absence of confidential reception, and the type of paper on which received image data is recorded based on the detected presence or absence of confidential reception A communication terminal device comprising means for determining the type of paper, either back paper or reprint. Analyzing the facsimile transmission control procedure sent from the transmission side device at the time of facsimile reception, and acquiring the confidential box number, and based on the acquired confidential box number, as the paper type for recording the received image data, A communication terminal device comprising means for determining the type of paper, either backing paper or renewal paper. In any one of Claims 1 to 4,
Determining means for determining the presence or absence of a backing paper of a size corresponding to the received image data;
A communication terminal apparatus comprising: a changing means for changing the recording of the received image data to a reprint when the determining means determines that there is no backing paper.

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