JP2006515728A5

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Publication number: JP2006515728A5
Application number: JP2005502660A
Authority: JP
Filing date: 2003-12-19
Publication date: 2007-02-15

Claims

A fax machine for routing voice / video / fax mail with a processor and memory, wherein the fax machine is configured to route voice / video / fax mail to an associated recipient, the fax machine:
An operation panel; an operation display screen; a microphone / speaker; a receiver; an enclosed paper tray; an auxiliary paper tray; a printer; an audio / video recording camera; a modem; a keyboard; a mouse; Telephone keypad; peripheral component interconnection slot; voice generator circuit element; voice recognition circuit element; sound card; voice / video / fax mail display; paper scanner; bar code reader; A fingerprint / thumb fingerprint scanner; a retinal scanner; a stylus; a signature pad; a shredder; a hard drive; and one or more of a removable drive;
The fax machine further includes fax software for configuring the fax machine in a verification mode. In the verification mode, a voice / video / fax mail transmitted from the fax machine by a user is received by a receiving fax machine. A fax machine that can determine whether it has been received by a recipient at the machine.

The fax machine is:
Software is provided that configures the fax machine in a RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED request mode. In the reception confirmation request mode, a reception confirmation is made each time a user sends an audio / video / fax mail to the receiving fax machine. Can receive request updates automatically;
Fax software that configures the fax machine in a check mode (CHECK mode) is further included, and in the check mode, a user retrieves a voice / video / fax mail transmitted from the fax machine by a receiver in a receiving fax machine. Can quickly determine whether or not
Further comprising fax software that configures the fax machine in a check fax transmission mode (FAX A CHECK mode), in which the user can securely fax a check;
It further comprises fax software that configures the fax machine in a destination-only mode (FOR YOUR EYES ONLY mode), and in the destination-only mode, the viewing side can view / listen to “read-only” audio / video / fax mail. Can do;
Fax software configured to configure the fax machine in a biometric scan mode (BIOMETRIC SCAN mode), wherein the user can determine the authenticity of a recipient by using a fingerprint / thumb fingerprint scan or a retinal scan. Can be verified by a biological scan equipped with one;
The fax machine according to claim 1, further comprising fax software configured in a read-only mode in which the user can only listen / view voice / video / fax mail.

The fax machine is:
Further comprising fax software that configures the fax machine in an INSTANT STATUS mode, in which the user is automatically notified that voice / video / fax mail has arrived at his fax machine;
The apparatus further comprises fax software that configures the fax machine in a carbon copy mode (CC mode), in which the user can track the number of voice / video / fax mail and fax the voice / video / fax mail. You can confirm that it started with the carbon copy method to return to the machine;
The fax software is further configured in a fax queue mode, wherein the fax queue mode provides a fax machine with fax waiting to process an incoming call on a first-come-first-served basis, and the fax machine has a specific sender. Provide the incoming caller with a prompt indicating the approximate time to receive the voice / video / fax mail
The fax machine further comprises fax software that configures the fax machine in an identity mode (IDENTITY mode), and in the identity mode, the user may check whether the receiving fax machine is the intended fax machine. Can;
Fax software that configures the fax machine in a directory prompt mode (DIRECTORY PROMPT mode) is further provided. In the directory prompt mode, the user can specify a directory of extension numbers that can be used by the recipient fax machines connected to each other. Can be prompted to use;
The fax machine further comprises fax software configured in a mode for displaying the transmission side / reception side (I'M HERE WHO 'THERE mode), and in the mode for displaying the transmission side / reception side, the user of the fax machine Can communicate in a manner similar to instant messaging or email;
Further equipped with a retractable screen cover with eye holes, the fax machine is configured in a destination only mode that allows the viewing side to view / speak "read only" audio / video / fax mail The fax machine according to claim 1, wherein:

The fax machine of claim 1, wherein the fax machine is configured to communicate with other fax machines in a manner similar to instant messaging or email.

The fax machine according to claim 1, wherein the fax machine is configured to communicate with a computing device interconnected to a network connection in a manner similar to instant mail or electronic mail.

The fax machine is:
Fax software that configures the fax machine in a portrait mode (PORTRAIT mode), and in the portrait mode, the fax machine equipped with a camera is a voice / video / fax mail of a sender / receiver, or a person or Can display an image of the object to the user;
Fax software for configuring the fax machine in an away message mode (AWAY MESSAGE mode) is further included, and in the away message mode, a specific individual is allowed to receive a voice / video / A message can be displayed on the receiving fax machine that allows the sender to know that he / she is not available to receive fax mail;
Further comprising fax software for configuring the fax machine in a REFERENCE / LIBRARY mode that provides internal / external access to documents / information stored in a saved database;
Further comprising fax software that configures the fax machine in a touchpad mode (TOUCH PAD mode) to activate a full-size touchpad to allow participants to execute instant messages by handwriting;
The fax machine further comprises fax software that configures the fax machine in a voice recognition mode. In the voice recognition mode, the fax machine records an intended recipient in advance before sending voice / video / fax mail. The fax machine according to claim 1, wherein the fax machine can be matched with a voice library.

The fax machine is:
The fax machine comprises fax software that configures the fax machine in a common line mode (PARTY LINE mode), and in the common line mode, the transmitting fax machine can be connected to a plurality of receiving fax machines via the common line,
The fax machine further comprises fax software that configures the fax machine in a document display mode (VIEW A DOCUMENT mode). In the document display mode, the fax sender sends a fax transmission to a fax machine on the receiving side. It can be determined whether a preview of the image to be faxed is needed before being sent electronically / physically;
Further comprising fax software for configuring the fax machine in a contract mode (CONTRACT mode), wherein in the contract mode, a sender / receiver of a fax transmission of contract / consent / agreement that requires signatures of both the sender and the receiver The fax machine according to claim 1, wherein a sender can see the signatures of the sender and the receiver at the fax machines on the transmission side and the reception side that are both sides of the fax transmission.

The fax machine according to claim 1, further comprising a check sheet, wherein the check sheet is provided with a tracking number and a barcode running on one side of the sheet.

The fax machine according to claim 1, wherein the fax machine activates an alarm when security is breached.

As a result of the alarm activation, an audible sound at a predetermined decibel level is emitted, or a signal is transmitted to an authorized side at a remote location to inform that the security protocol of the fax machine is violated. The fax machine according to claim 9.

further:
A recording camera operable to scan a printed document for fax transmission;
A signature pad that can operate to provide an electronic title for fax transmission;
An encapsulated paper tray operable to receive a received fax transmission print document, the encapsulated paper tray having a transparent cover and encapsulated by a user;
10. The fax machine of claim 9, further comprising an audio / video / fax mail display operable to display an image of the fax transmission before the fax transmission is issued to the recipient.

The audio / video / fax mail display for the fax machine is operable to display the fax transmission after a fax transmission is sent by the fax machine and before the fax transmission is printed. Item 12. The fax machine according to Item 11.

13. A fax machine according to any one of claims 11 or 12, wherein the audio / video / fax mail display for the fax machine is operable to display a fax transmission using split screen technology.

12. The fax machine according to claim 11, wherein the signature pad is operable to provide an electronic title for the fax transmission after displaying the fax transmission and before printing the fax transmission.

The fax machine according to claim 11, wherein the signature pad is operable to provide an electronic signature to the fax transmission after printing the fax transmission and before the fax transmission is physically issued.

The fax machine according to claim 11, wherein the recording camera is mounted on a transparent cover of the enclosed paper tray.

An operator panel operable to dial a remote fax machine number and to send a document display code (VIEW A DOCUMENT code) in a fax transmission to activate a remote fax machine recording camera The fax machine according to claim 16, further comprising:

The fax machine dials a remote fax machine number, sends an approval / disapproval code by fax transmission, and prints an approved / unapproved message on the front of the fax transmission print document. 12. The fax machine according to claim 11, operable to eject the printed document from the remote location.

The fax machine dials the number of the fax machine at a remote location, and sends an approval / disapproval code by fax transmission, so that the approved / unapproved message is printed on the surface of the fax transmission print document. The fax machine according to claim 11, wherein the fax machine is operable to print and eject the printed document from the remote location.

12. The fax machine according to claim 11, wherein the fax machine is operable to compress and decompress received fax transmissions and transmit them to the voice / video / fax mail display of the fax machine that provided the fax transmission. .

A computer interconnected with the fax machine, whereby the fax transmission received by the fax machine can be electronically viewed on the computer, and the computer controls the fax machine; The fax machine according to claim 11, wherein

Fax system is:
Comprising first and second fax machines communicatively interconnected according to any of the preceding claims,
The fax system, wherein the first fax machine is configured to route voice / video / fax mail to associated recipients at the location of the second fax machine.

The first fax machine controls the function of the second fax machine when the first fax machine transmits a fax transmission to the second fax machine, and the second fax machine controls the second fax machine. 23. The fax system according to claim 22, wherein the fax system controls a function of the first fax machine when sending a fax transmission to the first fax machine.

A method for routing voice / video / fax mail, said method:
Providing a first fax machine;
Providing a second fax machine;
Communicatively interconnecting the first fax machine to the second fax machine for sending a first voice / video / fax mail;
Sending a first voice / video / fax mail with a recipient fax code from the first fax machine to the second fax machine;
Receiving the first voice / video / fax mail at the fax machine using the receiving fax code;
A method for controlling access to the first voice / video / fax mail from the second fax machine based on re-input of the receiving fax code in the second fax machine.

Further, each one of the first and second fax machines includes an operation panel, an operation display screen, a microphone / speaker, a receiver, an enclosed paper tray, an auxiliary paper tray, a printer, and an audio / video. Recording camera; modem; keyboard; mouse; keypad; telephone keypad; peripheral component interconnect slot; voice generator circuit element; voice recognition circuit element; sound card; / Faxmail display; Paper scanner; Barcode reader; Fingerprint / Thumb fingerprint scanner; Retina scanner; Stylus; Signature pad; Shredder; Hard drive; One or more of removable drives 25. The method of claim 24, wherein:

Further, each of the first and second fax machines is provided with fax software for configuring the fax machine in one or more of the following modes, wherein the mode sets the fax machine to a verification mode In the verification mode, the user determines whether the voice / video / fax mail transmitted from the fax machine has been received by the receiver in the receiving fax machine. Software comprising the fax machine in a RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED mode, and in the receipt request mode, the user sends voice / video / fax mail to the receiving fax machine each time Update the receipt confirmation request. Further comprising fax software that configures the fax machine in a check mode, in which audio / video / fax mail sent by the user from the fax machine is associated It is possible to quickly determine whether or not the fax machine has been picked up by a recipient in the receiving fax machine; and further comprising fax software that configures the fax machine in a check fax transmission mode (FAX A CHECK mode). In the mode, the user can send a check securely by fax; further comprising fax software for configuring the fax machine in a destination-only mode (FOR YOUR EYES ONLY mode), wherein in the destination-only mode, the viewing side View voice / video / fax mail read-only "/ hear it can be;
Fax software configured to configure the fax machine in a biometric scan mode (BIOMETRIC SCAN mode), wherein the user can determine the authenticity of a recipient by using a fingerprint / thumb fingerprint scan or a retinal scan. Further comprising fax software that configures the fax machine in a read only mode in which the user can only listen / view voice / video / fax mail; Fax software is also provided for configuring the fax machine in an INSTANT STATUS mode. In the easy mode, the user automatically notifies the user that the voice / video / fax mail has arrived at his / her fax machine. Further comprising fax software that configures the fax machine in a carbon copy mode (CC mode), wherein the user tracks the number of voice / video / fax emails by voice / video / fax mail. The fax copy mode can be confirmed to be started by a carbon copy method; the fax software further comprises a fax waiting mode, and the fax waiting mode is a fax that processes incoming calls on a first-come-first-served basis. Provide waiting to the fax machine, and also provide the incoming caller with a prompt indicating the approximate time it takes for the fax machine to receive the voice / video / fax mail of a particular sender; identifying the fax machine Consists of mode (IDENTITY mode) In the identification mode, the user can check whether the receiving fax machine is the intended fax machine; the fax machine can be in a directory prompt mode (DIRECTORY PROMPT mode). In the directory prompt mode, the user can prompt the interconnected recipient fax machine to use a directory of available extension numbers; The fax machine further comprises fax software configured in a mode for displaying the transmission side / reception side (I'M HERE WHO 'THERE mode). In the mode for displaying the transmission side / reception side, the user of the fax machine Instant messaging or Can communicate in a manner similar to e-mail; comprises fax software that configures the fax machine in a portrait mode, wherein the fax machine equipped with a camera is Recipient's voice / video / fax mail or images of people or objects can be displayed to the user; further comprising fax software for configuring the fax machine in an AWAY MESSAGE mode In the away message mode, an away message that enables a sender to know that a specific individual is not available to receive voice / video / fax mail at a specific time at a receiving fax machine. Can be displayed on the receiving fax machine; Further includes fax software for configuring in REFERENCE / LIBRARY mode that provides internal / external access to documents / information stored in the existing database; In order to do so, it further includes fax software that configures the fax machine in a touch pad mode (TOUCH PAD mode) that operates a full-size touch pad; a fax that configures the fax machine in a voice recognition mode (VOICE RECOGNITION mode) And in the voice recognition mode, the fax machine may match an intended recipient with a pre-recorded voice library before sending voice / video / fax mail. The fax machine includes fax software that configures the fax machine in a common line mode (PARTY LINE mode). In the common line mode, the transmission-side fax machine may be connected to a plurality of reception-side fax machines via the common line. And further comprising fax software that configures the fax machine in a document display mode (VIEW A DOCUMENT mode). In the document display mode, the fax message is sent from a fax sender to a fax machine on the receiving side. Before issuing the distribution electronically / physically, it can be determined whether a preview of the image to be faxed is required; further comprising fax software for configuring the fax machine in a CONTRACT mode; In the contract mode, the sender and receiver The sender / recipient of a contract / agreement / agreement fax transmission that requires both signatures sees the sender's and recipient's signatures on both the sending and receiving fax machines on either side of the fax transmission. How you can.

further,
Providing the first fax machine with a recording camera and an audio / video / fax mail display;
Providing a storage camera and a voice / video / fax mail display to the second fax machine;
Interconnecting the first fax machine for communication with the second fax machine for a first transaction;
Transmitting the first fax machine from the first fax machine to the second fax machine;
Receiving the first fax transmission at the second fax machine;
The second fax machine is controlled by the fax machine according to the first transmission transaction of the first fax transmission;
Previewing the image of the first fax transmission on the audio / video / fax mail display of the first fax machine;
25. The first fax transmission is electronically issued from the second fax machine after previewing the image of the first fax transmission on the audio / video / fax mail display of the first fax machine. The method described in 1.

further:
Voice / video of the second fax machine after previewing the first fax transmission on the voice / video / fax mail display of the first fax machine and before electronically issuing the first fax transmission. / Preview the image of the first fax transmission on the fax mail display;
Electronically signing the first fax transmission using the first fax machine after previewing the image of the first fax transmission and before electronically issuing the first fax transmission;
Printing an image of the first fax transmission at the second fax machine before electronically issuing the first fax transmission;
Scanning the print image of the first fax transmission with the recording camera of the second fax machine;
Displaying the scanned print image of the first fax transmission on the audio / video / fax mail display of the first fax machine;
Prior to previewing the scanned first fax transmission print image on the first fax machine, the scanned first fax transmission print image is physically emitted from the second fax machine;
The scanned image of the first fax transmission is displayed on the voice / video / fax mail display of the first fax machine and before the first fax transmission is physically issued. Displaying a print image of the first fax transmission on the voice / video / fax mail display of the second fax machine;
Electronically signing the first fax transmission using the first fax machine after printing the image of the first fax transmission and before physically issuing the first fax transmission;
Electronically signing the first fax transmission using the second fax machine after printing the image of the first fax transmission and before physically issuing the first fax transmission;
Printing an image of the first fax transmission at the first fax machine after electronically issuing the first fax transmission;
Operating the print image of the first fax transmission with a recording camera of the first fax machine;
Displaying the scanned print image of the first fax transmission on the voice / video / fax mail of the first fax machine;
After the scanned image of the first fax transmission is previewed on the first fax machine, the scanned image of the first fax transmission is physically issued from the first fax machine;
The scanned print image of the first fax transmission is displayed on an audio / video / fax mail display of the first fax machine and before the first fax transmission is physically issued. Displaying the print image of the first fax transmission on the voice / video / fax mail of the second fax machine;
Electronically signing the first fax transmission using the first fax machine after printing the image of the first fax transmission and before physically issuing the first fax transmission;
Electronically signing the first fax transmission using the second device after printing the image of the first fax transmission and before physically issuing the first fax transmission;
Interconnecting a computer to the first fax machine;
Controlling the function of the first fax machine with the computer;
Interconnecting the second fax machine communicatively with the first fax machine to perform the second transmission;
Sending the second fax transmission from the fax machine to the first fax machine;
Receiving the second fax transmission at the first fax machine;
Controlling the first fax machine with the second fax machine until a second transaction for sending the second fax transmission is completed;
Previewing the image of the second fax transmission on the voice / video / fax mail display of the second fax machine;
Electronically issuing the second fax transmission after previewing the image of the second fax transmission on the second fax machine;
After previewing the image of the second fax transmission on the audio / video / fax mail / display of the second fax machine and before electronically releasing the second fax transmission, the audio of the first fax machine Preview the image of the second fax transmission on the / video / fax mail display;
Electronically signing the second fax transmission using the second fax machine after previewing the image of the second fax transmission and before issuing the second fax transmission electronically;
Electronically signing the second fax transmission using the first fax machine after previewing the image of the second fax transmission and before electronically issuing the second fax transmission;
Printing the second fax transmission image at the first fax machine after electronically issuing the second fax transmission;
Scanning the print image of the second fax transmission with a recording camera of the first fax machine;
Displaying the scanned print image of the second fax transmission on the voice / video / fax mail display of the second fax machine;
Physically sending the second fax transmission from the first fax machine after previewing the scanned print image of the second fax transmission on the second fax machine;
The scanned second fax is displayed after the scanned image of the second fax transmission is displayed on the voice / video / fax mail display of the second fax machine and before the second fax transmission is physically issued. Display the print image of the transmission on the voice / video / fax mail display of the first fax machine;
Electronically signing the second fax transmission using the second fax machine after printing the image of the second fax transmission and before physically issuing the second fax transmission;
Electronically signing the second fax transmission using the first fax machine after printing the image of the second fax transmission and before physically issuing the second fax transmission;
Printing the second fax transmission image on the second fax machine after electronically issuing the second fax transmission;
Scanning the print image of the second fax transmission with a recording camera of the second fax machine;
Displaying the scanned print image of the second fax transmission on the voice / video / fax mail display of the first fax machine;
Physically previewing the scanned second print image of the second fax transmission on the first fax machine and then physically issuing the second fax transmission from the second fax machine;
After the scanned image of the second fax transmission is displayed on the voice / video / fax mail display of the first fax machine and before physically issuing the second fax transmission, the scanned second fax transmission is performed. Display the print image of the transmission on the voice / video / fax mail display of the second fax machine;
Electronically signing the second fax transmission using the first fax machine after printing the image of the second fax transmission and before physically issuing the second fax transmission;
28. The second fax transmission is electronically signed using the second fax machine after printing the image of the second fax transmission and before physically issuing the second fax transmission. the method of.