JP2007129488A - Image processor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image processor which saves information such as received image data and sound data without allowing others to view and listen to the information. <P>SOLUTION: A control unit 17 makes an external memory I/F unit 15 write image data received by a modem unit 11 to an external memory 19, once the image data received by the modem unit 11 meets a predetermined storage condition, for example, a condition that the time when the image data are received is within a predetermined time zone, or the transmission source of the received image data is a predetermined transmission source. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus that processes image data and sound data.

  An image processing apparatus, for example, a facsimile apparatus, has a built-in memory such as a readable / writable semiconductor memory, temporarily stores received image data in a memory, and stores it in a memory by a printing apparatus that is slower than the communication speed. Some print image data on a recording medium such as recording paper.

  As a first conventional technique, there is a facsimile apparatus capable of receiving image data without generating noise or minute vibration within a set time. The facsimile apparatus has storage means for storing received image data, and if the facsimile apparatus receives an incoming call within a set time, the storage means does not print the received image data. To remember. The received image data is temporarily stored in the storage means, and printing is started after the set time has passed, so that silence can be maintained within the set time (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).

  As a second conventional technique, there is a facsimile apparatus that records received image information on a recording sheet on both sides regardless of a communication unit during a predetermined time period. In this facsimile machine, whether it is recorded on one side or on both sides for each communication except for a predetermined time zone is determined by designation from the other party or by the user. However, since recording is performed on both sides, recording paper can be saved (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 7-154548 A JP 2002-165049 A

  In the first conventional technique, image data received within a set time such as a time when silence is desired is stored in a built-in memory mounted on the facsimile apparatus, and after the set time has passed, the built-in memory stores the image data. The stored image data is printed.

  The second conventional technique saves recording paper by recording all received image information received during a predetermined time period on both sides of the recording paper regardless of the communication unit.

  However, in any of the conventional techniques, received image data or received image information is printed on a recording sheet even when there is a difference in printing timing. Therefore, the image data or received image information is transferred to a person other than the addressee. There is a problem that it may be seen. Furthermore, since the image data or the received image information stored in the built-in memory is erased after printing, there is a problem that it cannot be printed again later.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an image processing apparatus capable of storing information such as received image data and sound data without being seen or heard by another person.

The present invention comprises a receiving means for receiving transmission data including image data and sound data;
Internal storage means for storing setting information representing external storage conditions for writing the transmission data received by the reception means to the removable external storage means;
Writing / reading means for writing or reading information including transmission data to / from the external storage means;
It is determined whether or not the transmission data received by the receiving unit satisfies the external storage condition indicated by the setting information stored in the internal storage unit. If the external storage condition is satisfied, the transmission data is received by the receiving unit. Control means for causing the internal storage means to store the transmission data received by the receiving means when the transmission data is written to the external storage means by the writing / reading means and the external storage condition is not satisfied. An image processing apparatus.

  According to the present invention, transmission data including image data and sound data is received by the receiving means, and the external storage for writing the transmission data received by the receiving means to the removable external storage means by the internal storage means. Setting information representing the conditions is stored, information including transmission data is written to or read from the external storage means by the writing / reading means, and the transmission data received by the receiving means is stored in the internal storage means by the control means. It is determined whether or not the external storage condition indicated by the stored setting information is satisfied. If the external storage condition is satisfied, the transmission data received by the receiving means is written to the external storage means by the writing and reading means. If the external storage condition is not satisfied, the transmission data received by the receiving means is stored in the internal storage means.

  As described above, when the external storage condition for storing the transmission data including the image data and the sound data received by the receiving unit in the removable external storage unit is satisfied, the transmission data received by the receiving unit is changed. Since the data is written to the external storage means by the writing / reading means, the received transmission data is not output, that is, the received image data and sound data are removed without being seen or heard by other people. It can be stored in possible external storage means.

  In the invention, it is preferable that the external storage condition is that transmission data received by the receiving means is transmission data received in a predetermined time zone.

  According to the present invention, the external storage condition for storing the received transmission data in the removable external storage means is that the transmission data received by the reception means is transmission data received in a predetermined time zone. Since it is a condition, transmission data to be stored in the external storage means can be selected according to the time zone.

  In the invention, it is preferable that the external storage condition is that the transmission data received by the receiving unit is transmission data transmitted from a predetermined transmission source.

  According to the present invention, the external storage condition for storing the received transmission data in the removable external storage means is that the transmission data received by the reception means is transmission data transmitted from a predetermined transmission source. Since this is a condition, transmission data to be stored in the external storage means can be selected by the transmission source.

  According to the present invention, the external storage condition is that transmission data received by the receiving means is transmission data received in a predetermined time zone and transmission data transmitted from a predetermined transmission source. It is characterized by being.

  According to the present invention, the external storage condition for storing the received transmission data in the removable external storage means is the transmission data received by the receiving means in a predetermined time zone, Since the transmission data is transmitted from a predetermined transmission source, transmission data to be stored in the external storage means can be selected according to the time zone and the transmission source.

The present invention further includes input means for inputting administrator identification information for identifying an administrator who manages setting information,
The internal storage means stores administrator identification information in association with setting information related to each administrator identification information,
The control means responds to the administrator identification information when the administrator identification information input by the input means when the external storage means is attached matches the administrator identification information stored in the internal storage means. Transmission data satisfying the external storage condition indicated by the attached setting information is written to the external storage means by the writing / reading means.

  According to the present invention, the setting information indicating the external storage condition is stored in the internal storage unit for each administrator identification information, and the administrator identification information input from the input unit when the external storage unit is attached is stored in the internal storage unit. Only when it matches the administrator identification information set in the means, the transmission data satisfying the external storage condition indicated by the setting information associated with the administrator identification information is transferred to the external storage means by the writing / reading means. Since the data is written, the received transmission data is stored in the external storage means for a plurality of users managed by one administrator password under the common time zone and destination conditions.

The present invention further includes an input means for inputting owner identification information for identifying the owner of the external storage means,
The internal storage means stores owner identification information in association with setting information related to each owner identification information,
When the external storage means is mounted, the control means causes the read / write means to read the owner identification information from the external storage means, and the owner identification information that is read by the input means is input. If the information matches, the transmission data satisfying the external storage condition indicated by the setting information associated with the owner identification information is written to the external storage means by the writing / reading means.

  According to the present invention, the setting information representing the external storage condition is stored in the internal storage unit for each user identification information, and the owner identification information input from the input unit when the external storage unit is attached is stored in the external storage unit. Only when it matches the owner identification information set in the means, the transmission data satisfying the external storage condition indicated by the setting information associated with the owner identification information is written to the external storage means by the writing / reading means. Since the data is written, the received transmission data is stored in the external storage means in the time zone of the individual unit and the condition of the other party.

The present invention further includes encryption / decryption means for encrypting and decrypting the information,
The control means is characterized in that the transmission data received by the receiving means is encrypted by the encryption / decryption means, and the encrypted transmission data is written to the external storage means by the writing / reading means.

  According to the present invention, since the transmission data stored in the external storage means is encrypted, there is a risk that the contents of the transmission data can be known even if the external storage means is mounted on a computer such as a personal computer and read. Are very few.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that the writing / reading means writes and reads information to and from an external storage means connected to a USB interface.

  According to the present invention, the writing / reading means writes and reads information including transmission data to and from the external storage means connected to the USB interface, so that a USB memory can be used as the external storage means.

The present invention also provides a recording means for recording sound data;
An answering machine switching means for switching whether or not to set the answering mode for recording the sound data received by the receiving means to the recording means,
The external storage condition is characterized in that the transmission data received by the receiving means is the transmission data received when the answering machine switching means is switched to the answering machine mode.

  According to the present invention, since the received transmission data is stored in the external storage means when it is switched to the answering mode by the answering machine switching means, the received transmission data is stored in the external storage means by switching to the answering mode. be able to.

  According to the present invention, the external storage condition is a condition that the transmission data received by the receiving means is the transmission data received when the external storage means is attached.

  According to the present invention, since the transmission data received when the external storage means is attached is stored in the external storage means, it is possible to switch whether to store in the external storage means by attaching / detaching the external storage means. .

The present invention further includes storage switching means for switching whether to store the transmission data received by the receiving means in the external storage means,
The external storage condition is characterized in that the transmission data received by the receiving means is the transmission data received when the storage switching means indicates that the data is stored in the external storage means.

  According to the present invention, when the storage switching means indicates that the received transmission data is stored in the external storage means, the received image data is stored in the external storage means. It is possible to switch whether or not to store in the means.

  According to the present invention, received transmission data is not output, that is, information such as received image data and sound data is stored in a removable external storage means without being seen or heard by other people. Therefore, the confidentiality and storability of received transmission data can be improved.

  Further, according to the present invention, since transmission data to be stored in the external storage means can be selected according to the time zone, it is possible to improve the confidentiality and storability of transmission data received during the set time zone.

  Further, according to the present invention, since transmission data to be stored in the external storage means can be selected by the transmission source, it is possible to improve confidentiality and storability of transmission data received from the set transmission source.

  According to the present invention, since transmission data to be stored in the external storage means can be selected according to the time zone and the transmission source, the confidentiality of transmission data received from the transmission source set within the set time zone and Preservability can be improved.

  Further, according to the present invention, the received transmission data is stored in the external storage means for a plurality of users managed by one administrator password under the common time zone and destination conditions. Users in a group using a common manager password can use the received transmission data in common, and can maintain confidentiality for users outside the group.

  Further, according to the present invention, since the received transmission data is stored in the external storage means in the time zone of the individual unit and the condition of the other party, it is possible to set the condition of the time zone and the other party in the individual unit. , Confidentiality can be maintained on an individual basis.

  Further, according to the present invention, even if the external storage means is mounted on a computer such as a personal computer and read, there is very little risk of knowing the contents of the transmission data, so the transmission data stored in the external storage means is concealed. The property can be further improved.

  According to the present invention, since the USB memory is used as the external storage means, the transmission data stored in the USB memory can be accessed by a computer such as a personal computer.

  Further, according to the present invention, the received transmission data can be stored in the external storage means by switching to the answering machine mode, so that the user can store the transmission data including the received image data and sound data in the external storage means. If you want to memorize, just switch to the answering machine mode.

  Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to switch whether to store in the external storage means by attaching / detaching the external storage means, so that the user stores the transmission data including the received image data and sound data in the external storage means. When it is desired to do so, it is only necessary to attach the external storage means.

  Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to switch whether or not to store in the external storage means by switching the storage switching means, so that the user does not need to operate while looking at the display device etc. Transmission data such as image data and sound data received only by operation can be stored in the external storage means.

  FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of a facsimile apparatus 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The facsimile apparatus 1 as an image processing apparatus includes a modem unit 11, a reading unit 12, a printing unit 13, an operation unit 14, an external memory I / F (Interface) unit 15, a time measuring unit 16, a control unit 17, a memory unit 18, and A data bus 19 is included.

  The modem unit 11 serving as a receiving unit transmits and receives signals to and from a communication partner device via a public telephone line. Specifically, when performing an image signal reception operation, first, network control processing and line control processing are performed to connect to a public telephone line and receive a transmission signal from the public telephone line. Next, the original image data is reproduced by demodulating and further expanding the received transmission signal based on a predetermined facsimile transmission method. The reproduced image data is sent to other related components such as the memory unit 18 through the data bus 19 including a plurality of signal lines together with related information.

  Further, when performing an image signal transmission operation, the modem unit 11 first compresses and modulates image data to be transmitted, for example, image data read from the memory unit 18, based on a predetermined facsimile transmission method. Then, a transmission signal is generated. Next, network control processing and line control processing are performed based on the telephone number given from the operation unit 14, and the transmission signal is derived to the public telephone line by connecting to the public telephone line. For example, the transmission operation and the reception operation of the modem unit 11 are performed in accordance with a standard based on the recommendation of the International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee (CCITT).

  The reading unit 12 is configured by an image reading device that reads an image recorded on a document, for example, a scanner device, and sends the read image data to the memory unit 18 and stores it in the memory unit 18 according to an instruction from the control unit 17. The printing unit 13 is a printing device configured by, for example, a printer device, and the image data received by the modem unit 11 and temporarily stored in the memory unit 18 according to an instruction from the control unit 17 is recorded on a recording medium such as printing paper. Print.

  The operation unit 14 serving as input means includes an input device including numeric keys for inputting numbers such as telephone numbers, character keys for inputting character information, and operation keys for operating the facsimile apparatus 1, and use A display device such as a liquid crystal display for displaying information to a person. The operation unit 14 sends information input from the input device to the control unit 17 and displays the information received from the control unit 17 on the display device.

The external memory I / F unit 15 as a writing / reading unit is, for example, a USB (Universal Serial
Bus) Information is written to and read from the external memory 9 connected via the interface. The external memory 9 which is an external storage means is a detachable and readable / writable memory, and is constituted by, for example, a USB memory. The time measuring unit 16 is a time measuring device that measures time, for example, a clock, and the control unit 17 can know the current time by referring to the time indicated by the time measuring unit 16.

  The control unit 17 which is a control means is configured by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and executes a program stored in the memory unit 18 to thereby execute a modem unit 11, a reading unit 12, a printing unit 13, an operation unit 14, The external memory I / F unit 15 is controlled, and information necessary for controlling these components is written into or read from the memory unit 18.

  The memory unit 18 which is an internal storage means is configured by a memory such as a semiconductor memory or a storage device such as a hard disk device. The memory unit 18 includes image data received by the modem unit 11, image data read by the reading unit 12, image data received from the external memory 9, setting information input from the operation unit 14, control information used by the control unit 17, Information such as a program executed by the control unit 17 is stored.

  The facsimile apparatus 1 may include a communication unit (not shown) for transmitting and receiving sound data including sound by a sound signal via a public telephone line. In this case, the memory unit 18 and the external memory 9 store not only image data but also transmission data including image data and sound data according to an instruction from the control unit 17. Hereinafter, the description will focus on image data, but the present invention can also be applied to transmission data other than image data, such as sound data. The receiving means includes a portion for receiving sound data in the communication unit.

  FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a setting process processed by the facsimile apparatus 1 shown in FIG. This setting step is a setting step for setting setting information indicating a condition for storing the received image data in the external memory 9, for example, time zone information indicating a time zone for storing the received image data in the external memory 9. . This flowchart is processed by the control unit 17 of the facsimile apparatus 1. When the setting mode is designated by the operation unit 14, for example, the process proceeds to step S1.

  In step S <b> 1, a message for prompting input of start time information indicating the start time is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the start time information input from the operation unit 14 for the display is set in the memory unit 18. In step S2, a message prompting for input of end time information indicating the end time is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the end time information input from the operation unit 14 for the display is set in the memory unit 18 and the process ends. .

  The start time is a time at which the image data received by the modem unit 11 starts to be stored in the external memory 9, and the end time is a time at which the image data received by the modem unit 11 is stored in the external memory 9. It's time. That is, the start time and end time of the time zone in which the image data received by the modem unit 11 is stored in the external memory 9. The time zone information includes start time information and end time information.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an image data receiving process processed by the facsimile apparatus 1 shown in FIG. This image data receiving process is a process of processing the image data received by the modem unit 11. This flowchart is processed by the control unit 17 of the facsimile apparatus 1 and proceeds to step T1 when the modem unit 11 receives image data.

  In step T1, the current time is acquired by referring to the time measuring unit 16. In step T2, it is determined whether or not the acquired current time is within the set time, that is, within the time zone indicated by the start time and end time set in the memory unit 18. When the current time is within the set time, the process proceeds to step T3. When the current time is not within the set time, the process proceeds to step T4.

  In step T3, the image data received by the modem unit 11 is written to the external memory 9 by the external memory I / F unit 15, and the process is terminated. In step T4, the image data received by the modem unit 11 is temporarily stored in the memory unit 18, and then the image data stored in the memory unit 18 is printed on the printing unit 13, and the process is terminated.

  Since the external memory 9 in which the image data is written can be removed from the facsimile machine 1, the image data can be stored without being seen by other people.

  Thus, the external storage condition for storing the transmission data including the image data and the sound data received by the modem unit 11 as the receiving means in the external memory 9 as the removable external storage means, for example, the transmission data is received. If the condition that the time is within a predetermined time zone is satisfied, the transmission data received by the receiving means is written to the external storage means by the external memory I / F unit 15 which is the writing / reading means. The received transmission data is not output, that is, the received image data and sound data are stored in an external memory which is a removable external storage means without being seen or heard by other people. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to improve the confidentiality and storability of the received image data.

  Furthermore, the external storage condition for storing the received transmission data in the external memory 9 which is the removable external storage means is that the transmission data received by the reception means is received in a predetermined time zone. Therefore, the transmission data to be stored in the external storage means can be selected according to the time zone. Therefore, it is possible to improve the confidentiality and storability of transmission data received during the set time period.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a setting process processed by the facsimile apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The facsimile apparatus according to the second embodiment has the same configuration as the facsimile apparatus 1 shown in FIG. This setting step indicates a setting step for setting setting information indicating a condition for storing received image data in the external memory 9, for example, transmission source information indicating a transmission source of the image data. This flowchart is processed by the control unit 17 of the facsimile apparatus 1. When the setting mode is designated by the operation unit 14, for example, the process proceeds to Step U <b> 1.

  In step U1, a message prompting the user to input the FAX (Facsimile) number of the receiving reception partner, that is, the transmission source identification information indicating the transmission source of the image data is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the display is input from the operation unit 14. The transmission source identification information is set in the memory unit 18 and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an image data receiving process processed by the facsimile apparatus according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. This image data receiving process is a process of processing the image data received by the modem unit 11. This flowchart is processed by the control unit 17 of the facsimile apparatus 1, and when the modem unit 11 receives image data, the process proceeds to step V1.

  In step V1, the FAX number sent from the other party is acquired from the modem unit 11. In step V2, it is determined whether or not the acquired FAX number is a transmission source, that is, a FAX number indicated by the transmission source identification information set in the memory unit 18. When the acquired FAX number is the FAX number set in the memory unit 18, the process proceeds to Step V3. When the acquired FAX number is not the FAX number set in the memory unit 18, the process proceeds to Step V4.

  In step V3, the image data received by the modem unit 11 is written to the external memory 9 by the external memory I / F unit 15, and the process is terminated. In step V4, the image data received by the modem unit 11 is temporarily stored in the memory unit 18, and then the image data stored in the memory unit 18 is printed on the printing unit 13, and the process ends.

  As described above, the external storage condition for storing the received transmission data including the image data and the sound data in the external memory 9 which is the removable external storage means is that the transmission data received by the receiving means is predetermined transmission. Since the transmission data is originally transmitted, the transmission data to be stored in the external storage means can be selected by the transmission source. Therefore, it is possible to improve the confidentiality and storability of transmission data received from the set transmission source.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a setting process to be processed by the facsimile apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The facsimile apparatus according to the third embodiment has the same configuration as the facsimile apparatus 1 shown in FIG. In this setting step, setting information indicating a condition for storing the received image data in the external memory 9, for example, time zone information indicating a time zone for storing the received image data in the external memory 9 and the transmission source of the image data are displayed. The setting process which sets the transmission source information to represent is shown. This flowchart is processed by the control unit 17 of the facsimile apparatus 1. When the setting mode is designated by the operation unit 14, for example, the process proceeds to Step W <b> 1.

  In step W1, a message prompting input of start time information indicating the start time is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the start time information input from the operation unit 14 for the display is set in the memory unit 18. In step W2, a message prompting input of end time information indicating the end time is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the end time information input from the operation unit 14 for the display is set in the memory unit 18. In step W3, a message prompting the user to input the FAX number of the receiving reception partner, that is, the transmission source identification information indicating the transmission source of the image data is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the transmission source input from the operation unit 14 with respect to the display The identification information is set in the memory unit 18 and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an image data receiving process processed by the facsimile apparatus according to the third embodiment shown in FIG. This image data receiving process is a process of processing the image data received by the modem unit 11. This flowchart is processed by the control unit 17 of the facsimile apparatus 1 and proceeds to step X1 when the modem unit 11 receives image data.

  In step X1, the FAX number sent from the other party is acquired from the modem unit 11. In step X2, it is determined whether or not the acquired FAX number is a transmission source indicated by the transmission source identification information set in the memory unit 18, that is, a FAX number. When the acquired FAX number is the FAX number set in the memory unit 18, the process proceeds to Step X3. When the acquired FAX number is not the FAX number set in the memory unit 18, the process proceeds to Step X6.

  In step X3, the current time is acquired by referring to the time measuring unit 16. In Step X4, it is determined whether or not the acquired current time is within the set time, that is, the time within the time zone indicated by the start time information and the end time information set in the memory unit 18. When the current time is within the set time, the process proceeds to step X5. When the current time is not within the set time, the process proceeds to step X6.

  In step X5, the image data received by the modem unit 11 is written to the external memory 9 by the external memory I / F unit 15, and the process is terminated. In step X6, the image data received by the modem unit 11 is temporarily stored in the memory unit 18, and then the image data stored in the memory unit 18 is printed on the printing unit 13, and the process is terminated.

  As described above, the external storage condition for storing the received transmission data including the image data and the sound data in the external memory 9 which is the removable external storage means is that the transmission data received by the receiving means has a predetermined time. Transmission data received in a band and transmission data transmitted from a predetermined transmission source, the transmission data to be stored in the external storage means can be selected according to the time band and the transmission source. Therefore, it is possible to improve the confidentiality and storability of transmission data received from the transmission source set within the set time zone.

  FIG. 8 shows a schematic configuration of a facsimile apparatus 2 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. The facsimile apparatus 2 as an image processing apparatus includes a modem unit 11, a reading unit 12, a printing unit 13, an operation unit 14, an external memory I / F unit 15, a timer unit 16, a control unit 17, a memory unit 18, a data bus 19, And an encryption / decryption unit 20. The facsimile machine 2 may include a communication unit (not shown). Since the constituent elements other than the encryption / decryption unit 20 are the same constituent elements as those in the facsimile apparatus 1 shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the description will focus on image data, but the present invention can also be applied to transmission data other than image data, such as sound data.

The encryption / decryption unit 20 encrypts or decrypts information such as image data in accordance with an instruction from the control unit 17. For example, image data stored in the memory unit 18 is read and encrypted, and written to the external memory 9 by the external memory I / F unit 15. Alternatively, the encrypted image data stored in the external memory 9 is read by the external memory I / F unit 15, decrypted, and written to the memory unit 18. For example, the DES (Data Encryption
Standard) Use encryption. In the case of DES encryption, for example, a personal identification number may be used as a key.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a password setting process performed by the facsimile apparatus 2 shown in FIG. In the facsimile apparatus 2 according to the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the memory unit 18 stores setting information indicating conditions for storing received image data in the external memory 9, for example, received image data in the external memory 9. Setting information such as time zone information indicating the time zone to be stored and transmission source information indicating the transmission source of the image data, owner identification information for identifying the owner of the external memory 9, and an administrator who manages the setting information Administrator identification information for identification is stored. Setting information and owner identification information are stored for each administrator identification information. The manager identification information is, for example, a manager password, and the owner identification information is, for example, a user password.

  As described above, the memory unit 18 stores the time zone, the transmission source, that is, the other party's password, and the user code number in association with each administrator code number, so that it is associated with one administrator code number. The plurality of users identified by the plurality of user passwords can store the image data received from the common destination in the common time zone in the external memory 9.

  In this password setting step, a time zone, a destination, a user password, and an administrator password are set. This flowchart is processed by the control unit 17 of the facsimile apparatus 2, and when the setting mode for setting these pieces of information is designated by the operation unit 14, for example, the process proceeds to step Y1.

  In step Y1, a message for inquiring whether or not to newly set a manager password is displayed on the operation unit 14, and a response input by the user from the operation unit 14 to the display indicates that a new setting is made. It is determined whether or not. When the response input by the user indicates that a new setting is to be made, the process proceeds to step Y2, and when the response input by the user does not indicate that a new setting is to be performed, the process proceeds to step Y10. In step Y2, a message prompting for the input of the manager password is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the manager password entered from the operation unit 14 is set in the memory unit 18 for the display.

  In step Y3, a message for inquiring whether or not to set a time zone for storing information such as received image data in the external memory 9 and a destination that is a transmission source of information such as received image data is displayed on the operation unit 14. It is determined whether or not the response input by the user for the display indicates setting. When the response input by the user indicates that the time zone and the destination are set, the process proceeds to step Y4, and when the response input by the user does not indicate that the time zone and the destination is set, step Proceed to Y8.

  In step Y4, a message for inquiring whether or not to set the time zone is displayed on the operation unit 14, and it is determined whether or not a response input by the user with respect to the display indicates setting. When the response input by the user indicates that the time zone is set, the process proceeds to step Y5, and when the response input by the user does not indicate that the time zone is set, the process proceeds to step Y12. In step Y5, a message prompting the user to input time zone information representing the time zone is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the time zone information input from the operation unit 14 in response to the display is input in step Y2 or step 11. It is set in the memory unit 18 in association with the manager password.

  In step Y6, a message for inquiring whether or not to set the other party is displayed on the operation unit 14, and it is determined whether or not a response input by the user for the display indicates setting. When the response input by the user indicates that the other party is set, the process proceeds to step Y7. When the response input by the user does not indicate that the other party is set, the process proceeds to step Y13. In step Y7, a message prompting the input of the transmission source identification information representing the destination is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the transmission source identification information input from the operation unit 14 in response to the display is displayed in the management input in step Y2. It is set in the memory unit 18 in association with the personal identification number.

  In step Y8, a message for inquiring whether or not to newly set a user password is displayed on the operation unit 14, and whether or not a response input by the user to the display indicates that a new setting is to be made. judge. When the response input by the user indicates that a new setting is to be made, the process proceeds to step Y9, and when the response input by the user does not indicate that a new setting is to be performed, the process proceeds to step Y14. In step Y9, a message prompting the user to enter the user password is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the user password entered from the operation unit 14 in response to the display is displayed on the manager entered in step Y2 or step 11. The password is set in the memory unit 18 in association with the personal identification number, and the process is terminated.

  In step Y10, a message for prompting the administrator password is displayed on the operation unit 14 in order to confirm the administrator password, and the administrator password entered by the user from the operation unit 14 is displayed. It is determined whether or not the number has been set in the memory unit 18. When the administrator password input from the operation unit 14 has been set, the process proceeds to step Y11. When the administrator password input from the operation unit 14 has not been set, the process returns to step Y10. When returning to step Y10, an error message indicating that the administrator password entered from the operation unit 14 is not registered and a message prompting the administrator to re-enter the administrator password are displayed on the operation unit 14. Instead of returning to step Y10 when the administrator password entered from the operation unit 14 has not been set, an error message to the effect that the administrator password entered from the operation unit 14 is not registered is displayed in the operation unit 14. It may be displayed and terminated. In step Y11, a message prompting the administrator to enter the administrator password is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the administrator password newly input from the operation unit 14 is set in the memory unit 18 for the display. That is, the administrator password set in the memory unit 18 is changed to the administrator password newly input from the operation unit 14, and the process proceeds to step Y3.

  In step Y12, a message prompting input of time zone information is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the time zone information input from the operation unit 14 is set in the memory unit 18 for the display. That is, the time zone information set in the memory unit 18 is changed to the time zone information input from the operation unit 14, and the process proceeds to step Y6. In step Y13, a message prompting the input of transmission source identification information is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the transmission source identification information input from the operation unit 14 is set in the memory unit 18 for the display. That is, the transmission source identification information set in the memory unit 18 is changed to the transmission source identification information input from the operation unit 14, and the process proceeds to step Y8.

  In step Y14, a message prompting the user to enter a user password is displayed on the operation unit 14 in order to confirm the user password, and the user password entered by the user from the operation unit 14 is stored in the memory. It is determined whether or not the setting has been made in the unit 18. When the user password entered from the operation unit 14 has been set, the process proceeds to step Y15, and when the user password entered from the operation unit 14 has not been set, the process returns to step Y14. When returning to step Y14, an error message indicating that the user password entered from the operation unit 14 is not registered and a message prompting the user to re-enter the user password are displayed on the operation unit 14. Instead of returning to step Y14 when the user password input from the operation unit 14 has not been set, an error message indicating that the user password input from the operation unit 14 is not registered is displayed on the operation unit 14. May be terminated. In step Y15, a message prompting the user to enter a user password is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the user password newly input from the operation unit 14 is set in the memory unit 18 for the display. That is, the user password set in the memory unit 18 is changed to the user password newly input from the operation unit 14, and the process ends.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a user identification process processed by the facsimile apparatus 2 shown in FIG. This user identification step is a step of confirming whether or not the user is a registered user when the external memory 9 is attached. This flowchart is processed by the control unit 17 of the facsimile apparatus 2. When the external memory 9 is attached to the facsimile apparatus 2, for example, the process proceeds to step Z <b> 1.

  In step Z1, a message prompting the user to enter a user password is displayed on the operation unit 14 in order to confirm the password, that is, the user password, and the user password entered from the operation unit 14 by the user in response to the display. It is determined whether or not the number is set in the external memory 9. When the user password is set in the external memory 9, the process proceeds to step Z4. When the user password is not set in the external memory 9, the process proceeds to step Z2.

  In step Z2, a message prompting the administrator to enter the administrator password is displayed on the operation unit 14, and when the administrator password entered by the user is set for the display, the administrator password is set. Of the user passwords set in the memory unit 18 in association with the numbers, unused user passwords are set in the external memory 9. The unused user password is a user password that is not set in any external memory 9. The memory unit 18 stores, for each user password, information indicating whether or not each user password has already been set in any of the external memories 9, and by referring to this information, the user password is stored. It can be determined whether or not the password is unused.

  In step Z3, the personal identification number confirmation tool stored in the memory unit 18 is copied to the external memory 9, and the process ends. When the external memory 9 is inserted into a computer such as a personal computer, the personal identification number confirmation tool is an image that is encrypted and stored in the external memory 9 by starting the personal identification number confirmation tool from the computer. A program for decrypting data. This program checks whether or not the user password entered on the computer matches the user password set in the external memory 9, and if it matches, the encrypted password stored in the external memory 9 is checked. The decoded image data is decoded. The user password is set in the external memory 9 without being encrypted. However, it is difficult to determine which data is the password by storing it in a specific area of the encrypted data, for example. Keep it like that.

  In step Z4, a message for inquiring whether or not to change the personal identification number, that is, the user personal identification number, is displayed on the operation unit 14, indicating that the response input by the user from the operation unit 14 is changed for the display. It is determined whether or not. When changing the user password, the process proceeds to step Z6. When not changing the user password, the process proceeds to step Z5.

  In step Z5, in order to confirm the user password, a message prompting the user to enter the user password is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the user password entered by the user from the operation unit 14 for the display is stored in the memory. It is determined whether or not the setting has been made in the unit 18. When the user password input from the operation unit 14 has been set, the process is terminated, and when the user password input from the operation unit 14 has not been set, the process returns to step Z5. When returning to step Z5, an error message indicating that the user password entered from the operation unit 14 is not registered and a message prompting the user to re-enter the user password are displayed on the operation unit 14. Instead of returning to step Z5 when the user password entered from the operation unit 14 has not been set, an error message indicating that the user password entered from the operation unit 14 is not registered is displayed on the operation unit 14. May be terminated. In step Z6, after the password setting process shown in FIG. 9 is executed, the process is terminated.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an image data receiving process processed by the facsimile apparatus 2 shown in FIG. This image data receiving process is a process of processing the image data received by the modem unit 11. This flowchart is processed by the control unit 17 of the facsimile apparatus 2, and when the modem unit 11 receives information such as image data, the process proceeds to step A1.

  In step A1, it is determined whether the image data received by the modem unit 11 satisfies a predetermined external storage condition. When the predetermined external storage condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step A2, and when the predetermined external storage condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step A6. The predetermined external storage condition is an external storage condition associated with the administrator identification information. For example, the condition that the time when the image data is received is within a predetermined time zone, the condition that the transmission source of the received image data is a predetermined transmission source, or the time when the image data is received is within a predetermined time zone This is a condition that the transmission source of the received image data is a predetermined transmission source and is associated with the administrator identification information input when the external memory 9 is attached. The predetermined external storage condition is stored in the memory unit 18 as setting information, and is set or changed in the personal identification number setting step shown in FIG.

  In step A2, the image data received by the modem unit 11 is temporarily stored in the memory unit 18. In step A3, the image data once stored in the memory unit 18 is read from the memory unit 18, encrypted by the encryption / decryption unit 20, and the data capacity of the encrypted image data is obtained. In step A4, it is determined whether or not the obtained data capacity is larger than the free capacity of the external memory 9. When the obtained data capacity is larger than the free capacity of the external memory 9, the process proceeds to step A7, and when the obtained data capacity is not larger than the free capacity of the external memory 9, the process proceeds to step A5.

  In step A5, the image data encrypted in step A3 is written to the external memory 9 by the external memory I / F unit 15, and the process is terminated. In step A6, the image data received by the modem unit 11 is temporarily stored in the memory unit 18, and then the image data stored in the memory unit 18 is printed on the printing unit 13, and the process is terminated. In step A7, a communication error is notified to the transmission source without printing, and the process ends. If confidentiality is not important, the image data once stored in the memory unit 18 may be read from the memory unit 18 and printed on the printing unit 13, and the process may be terminated. It may be possible to select whether or not to perform.

  As described above, when the setting information indicating the external storage condition is stored in the memory unit 18 as the internal storage unit for each administrator identification information indicating the administrator password, and the external memory 9 as the external storage unit is mounted. The setting information associated with the administrator identification information only when the administrator identification information input from the operation unit 14 serving as the input means matches the administrator identification information set in the internal storage means. The transmission data including the image data and the sound data satisfying the external storage condition indicated by is written to the external storage means by the writing / reading means, so that it is common to a plurality of users managed by one administrator password The received image data is stored in the external memory 9 which is an external storage means in the time zone and the condition of the other party. Therefore, the users in the group using the common administrator password can use the received transmission data in common, and confidentiality can be maintained for users outside the group.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a reading process in which the image data recorded in the external memory 9 is read by another computer in the facsimile apparatus 2 shown in FIG. This flowchart shows the encryption stored in the attached external memory when a computer such as a personal computer to / from which the external memory can be attached / detached executes the security code confirmation tool stored in the attached external memory 9 This is a process for reading the image data. When the external memory 9 is attached to the computer and the personal identification number confirmation tool stored in the external memory 9 is activated, the process proceeds to step B1.

  In step B1, a message prompting the user to enter a user password is displayed on a display device such as a liquid crystal display of the computer, and the user password entered by the user from the input device such as a keyboard is attached to the display. It is determined whether or not the external memory 9 has been set. When the input user password has been set, the process proceeds to step B2. When the input user password has not been set, the process returns to step B1. When returning to step B1, an error message indicating that the user password entered from the input device is not registered in the external memory 9 and a message prompting the user to re-enter the user password are displayed on the display device. Instead of returning to step B1 when the entered user password has not been set, an error message indicating that the entered user password is not registered may be displayed on the computer display device and the process may be terminated.

  In step B2, the encrypted image data read from the attached external memory 9 is decrypted. In step B3, the decoded image data is displayed on the display device of the computer, and the process ends. The decoded image data may be output not only to the display device but also to another output device connected to the computer.

  As described above, the image data stored in the external memory 9 can be read by a computer such as a personal computer to which the external memory can be attached and detached. Furthermore, since unauthorized access is prevented by the user password and encryption, the possibility that the image data stored in the external memory can be seen by other people is reduced and the confidentiality is improved. .

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a password setting process which is processed by the facsimile apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. The facsimile apparatus according to the fifth embodiment has the same configuration as that of the facsimile apparatus 2 shown in FIG. 8, and the description of the configuration is omitted.

  In the facsimile apparatus 2 according to the fifth embodiment, the memory unit 18 sets setting information indicating a condition for storing the received image data in the external memory 9, for example, a time zone for storing the received image data in the external memory 9. Setting information such as time zone information to be represented and transmission source information representing the transmission source of the image data, and owner identification information for identifying the owner of the external memory 9 are stored. The setting information is stored for each owner identification information. The owner identification information is, for example, a user password.

  As described above, the memory unit 18 stores the time zone and the other party in association with each user password. In other words, the received image data is stored in the external memory 9 under the time zone for each user password and the conditions of the other party. In this password setting step, a time zone, a destination, and a user password are set. This flowchart is processed by the control unit 17 of the facsimile apparatus 2 and, for example, when the external memory 9 is attached to the facsimile apparatus 2, the process proceeds to step C1.

  In step C1, it is determined whether or not a user password is set in the external memory 9. When the user code number is set, the process proceeds to step C8, and when the user code number is not set, the process proceeds to step C2.

  In step C2, a message prompting the user to enter a user password is first displayed on the operation unit 14 in order to confirm the user password. Next, if the user password entered from the operation unit 14 by the user for the display is set in the memory unit 18, the user password entered from the operation unit 14 is stored in the attached external memory. 9 is set, and the password confirmation tool is copied to the external memory 9. The security code confirmation tool is the same as the security code confirmation tool shown in FIG. 10, and a description thereof will be omitted. When the password for user input from the operation unit 14 is not set in the memory unit 18, the password for user input from the operation unit 14 is set in the attached external memory 9 and is stored in the memory unit 18. Is set, and the password confirmation tool is copied to the external memory 9.

  In step C3, a message for inquiring whether or not to set a time zone for storing information such as received image data in the external memory 9 and a transmission destination of image data such as received image data is displayed on the operation unit. 14, it is determined whether or not a response input by the user from the operation unit 14 is set for the display. When the response input from the operation unit 14 indicates that the time zone and the destination are set, the process proceeds to step C4, and the response input from the operation unit 14 indicates that the time zone and the destination is set. If not, the process ends.

  In step C4, a message inquiring whether or not to set a time zone is displayed on the operation unit 14, and whether or not a response input by the user from the operation unit 14 to the display indicates that the time zone is set. Determine whether. When the response input from the operation unit 14 indicates that the time zone is set, the process proceeds to step C5. When the response input from the operation unit 14 does not indicate that the time zone is set, the process proceeds to step C12. move on. In step C5, a message prompting the user to input time zone information representing the time zone is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the time zone information input from the operation unit 14 in response to the display is associated with the password for the user and stored in the memory. Set in section 18.

  In step C6, a message for inquiring whether or not to set the other party is displayed on the operation unit 14, and it is determined whether or not a response input by the user from the operation unit 14 is set for the display. To do. When the response input from the operation unit 14 indicates that the other party is set, the process proceeds to step C7. When the response input from the operation unit 14 does not indicate that the other party is set, the process proceeds to step C13. move on. In step C7, a message prompting the input of the transmission source identification information representing the other party is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the transmission source identification information input from the operation unit 14 is associated with the password for the display. Is set in the memory unit 18.

  In step C8, a message inquiring whether or not to change the user password is displayed on the operation unit 14, and whether or not a response input by the user to the display indicates that the user password is changed. Determine whether. When the response input from the operation unit 14 indicates that the password for the user is to be changed, the process proceeds to step C9, and when the response input from the operation unit 14 does not indicate that the password for the user is to be changed. The process proceeds to step C11.

  In step C9, a message prompting the user to enter a user password is displayed on the operation unit 14 in order to confirm the user password, and the user password entered by the user from the operation unit 14 is stored in the memory. It is determined whether or not the setting has been made in the unit 18. When the user password input from the operation unit 14 has been set, the process proceeds to step C10, and when the user password input from the operation unit 14 has not been set, the process returns to step C9. When returning to step C9, an error message indicating that the user password entered from the operation unit 14 is not registered and a message prompting the user to re-enter the user password are displayed on the operation unit 14. Instead of returning to step C9 when the user password input from the operation unit 14 has not been set, an error message indicating that the input user password has not been registered is displayed on the operation unit 14, and processing is performed. You may end. In step C10, the user password input from the operation unit 14 is set in the memory unit 18, and the process proceeds to step C3.

  In step C11, in order to confirm the user password, a message prompting the user to enter the user password is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the user password entered by the user from the operation unit 14 is stored in the memory. It is determined whether or not the setting has been made in the unit 18. When the user password input from the operation unit 14 has been set, the process ends. When the user password input from the operation unit 14 has not been set, the process returns to step C11. When returning to step C11, an error message indicating that the user password entered from the operation unit 14 is not registered and a message prompting the user to re-enter the user password are displayed on the operation unit 14. Instead of returning to step C11 when the user password input from the operation unit 14 has not been set, an error message indicating that the input user password has not been registered is displayed on the operation unit 14, and processing is performed. You may end.

  In step C12, a message for prompting input of time zone information representing a time zone is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the time zone information input from the operation unit 14 is set in the memory unit 18 for the display. That is, the time zone information set in the memory unit 18 is changed to the time zone information input from the operation unit 14, and the process proceeds to step C6. In step C13, a message for prompting input of transmission source identification information representing the destination is displayed on the operation unit 14, and the transmission source identification information input from the operation unit 14 is set in the memory unit 18 for the display. That is, the transmission source identification information set in the memory unit 18 is changed to the transmission source identification information input from the operation unit 14, and the process is terminated.

  The image data receiving process processed by the facsimile apparatus according to the fifth embodiment is the same as the flowchart showing the image data receiving process processed by the facsimile apparatus 2 according to the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 11 except for step A1. Yes, explanations of steps other than step A1 are omitted. In step A1, it is determined whether the image data received by the modem unit 11 satisfies a predetermined external storage condition, but the predetermined external storage condition is different. The predetermined external storage condition according to the fifth embodiment is an external storage condition associated with the user identification information. For example, the condition that the time when the image data is received is within a predetermined time zone, the condition that the transmission source of the received image data is a predetermined transmission source, or the time when the image data is received is within a predetermined time zone This is a condition that the transmission source of the received image data is a predetermined transmission source and is associated with the user identification information set in the external memory 9.

  Further, the reading process in which the image data recorded in the external memory 9 by the facsimile apparatus according to the fifth embodiment is read out by another computer is recorded in the external memory 9 by the facsimile apparatus 2 according to the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. This is the same as the flowchart showing the reading process of the image data by another computer, and the description thereof will be omitted.

  As described above, the setting information indicating the external storage condition is stored in the memory unit 18 as the internal storage unit for each user identification information indicating the user password, and when the external memory 9 as the external storage unit is mounted. Only when the owner identification information input from the operation unit 14 serving as the input means matches the owner identification information set in the external storage means, the setting information associated with the owner identification information is displayed. Since the transmission data including the image data and the sound data satisfying the external storage condition shown is written to the external storage means by the writing / reading means, the received transmission data is stored in the external storage in the time zone of the individual unit and the condition of the destination. It is stored in the external memory 9 as means. Therefore, the time zone and destination conditions can be set for each individual, and confidentiality can be maintained for each individual.

  Further, since the transmission data stored in the external memory 9 as the external storage means is encrypted, even if the external memory 9 as the external storage means is mounted on a computer such as a personal computer and read, the transmission data There is very little risk of knowing the contents. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the confidentiality of the transmission data stored in the external memory 9 which is an external storage unit.

  Furthermore, the external memory I / F unit that is a writing / reading unit writes and reads information including transmission data to and from the external storage unit connected to the USB interface, so that the USB memory is used as the external memory 9 that is the external storage unit. Can be used. Accordingly, transmission data stored in the USB memory can be accessed by a computer such as a personal computer.

  In the above-described embodiment, the time zone or the other party is used as the external storage condition. For example, the answering machine mode, the external memory 9 is installed, or the hardware provided in the facsimile apparatus is used. It may be a condition that a general switch instructs recording to an external memory.

  FIG. 14 shows a condition setting screen for setting external storage conditions. The condition setting screen is a screen displayed on a display device such as a liquid crystal display included in the operation unit 14 of the facsimile apparatus 2.

  FIG. 14 shows a screen title “condition setting screen”, items for setting four types of external storage conditions, and an operation description “select a condition to be set and put a check mark on □”. . The items for setting the four types of external storage conditions include “start time / end time setting”, “sender setting”, “answering mode setting” with check boxes for instructing the setting, And “Setting when external memory is installed”.

  The start time / end time setting is an item for setting a start time and an end time of a time zone in which received image data is stored in the external memory 9. The transmission source setting is an item for setting a transmission source for storing received image data in the external memory 9. When these items are selected, a screen for setting a start time / end time or a transmission source is displayed, and information input by the user is stored in the memory unit 18 as setting information.

  In the answering machine mode setting, the facsimile apparatus 2 records the sound data such as a tape recorder or a memory for recording sound data received when the user is absent, and the received sound data is recorded on the sound recording means. This item is effective when an answering machine switching means such as a switch for switching whether to set the answering machine mode is included. The setting in the answering machine mode is an item for selecting to store the image data received when the answering machine is switched to the answering machine mode in the external memory 9. The facsimile apparatus 2 stores the received image data in the external memory 9 when the answering machine mode setting is performed and the answering machine switching unit is switched to the answering machine mode.

  Thus, since the transmission data including the image data and the sound data received when the answering machine is switched to the answering machine is stored in the external memory 9 as the external storage means, the reception data can be received by switching to the answering machine mode. The transmitted data can be stored in the external storage means. Therefore, when the user wants to store the transmission data including the received image data and sound data in the external storage means, the user need only switch to the answering mode.

  The setting when the external memory is mounted is an item for setting to store the image data received when the external memory 9 is mounted in the external memory 9. The facsimile apparatus 2 stores the received image data in the external memory 9 when the setting is made when the external memory is mounted.

  Thus, since the transmission data including the image data and the sound data received when the external memory 9 as the external storage means is attached is stored in the external storage means, the external storage means is attached to and detached from the external storage means. Whether to store or not can be switched. Therefore, when the user wants to store the transmission data including the received image data and sound data in the external storage means, the user only needs to attach the external storage means.

  Further, a hardware switch that is a storage switching means for switching whether or not the received image data is stored in the external memory 9 is constituted by, for example, an electrical switch provided in the facsimile apparatus 2. The facsimile apparatus 2 stores the received image data in the external memory 9 when the switch is switched to store the received image data in the external memory 9. If the switch is switched to store the received image data in the external memory 9 but the external memory 9 is not attached, a communication error is returned. Or you may memorize | store in the memory part 18 which is an internal memory.

  As described above, when the hardware switch as the storage switching unit indicates that the transmission data such as the received image data and sound data is stored in the external memory 9 as the external storage unit, the received image data is stored. Since it is stored in the external storage means, it can be switched whether to store in the external storage means by switching the storage switching means. Therefore, the user does not need to operate while looking at the display device or the like, and can store the received transmission data in the external storage means only by operating the switch.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, only one external memory I / F unit 15 is provided. However, a plurality of external memory I / F units may be provided, and an external memory may be attached to each. In this case, if owner identification information is set for each external memory, transmission data including received image data and sound data can be distributed and stored in the external memory for each owner indicated by the owner identification information. it can.

  Further, the external memory 9 is not limited to a USB memory, and may be any memory that is detachable and can be written and read.

1 shows a schematic configuration of a facsimile apparatus 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a flowchart showing a setting process processed by the facsimile apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1. 3 is a flowchart showing an image data receiving process processed by the facsimile apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process which the facsimile apparatus based on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention processes. 5 is a flowchart showing an image data receiving process processed by the facsimile apparatus according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process which the facsimile apparatus based on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention processes. It is a flowchart which shows the image data reception process which the facsimile apparatus based on the 3rd form shown in FIG. 6 processes. 6 shows a schematic configuration of a facsimile apparatus 2 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the PIN code setting process which the facsimile apparatus 2 shown in FIG. 8 processes. It is a flowchart which shows the user identification process which the facsimile apparatus 2 shown in FIG. 8 processes. It is a flowchart which shows the image data reception process which the facsimile apparatus 2 shown in FIG. 8 processes. It is a flowchart which shows the read-out process which reads the image data recorded on the external memory 9 with the facsimile apparatus 2 shown in FIG. 8 with another computer. It is a flowchart which shows the PIN code setting process which the facsimile apparatus based on the 5th Embodiment of this invention processes. A condition setting screen for setting external storage conditions is shown.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 2 Facsimile device 9 External memory 11 Modem part 12 Reading part 13 Printing part 14 Operation part 15 External memory I / F part 16 Time measuring part 17 Control part 18 Memory part 19 Data bus 20 Encryption / decryption part

Claims (11)

Receiving means for receiving transmission data including image data and sound data;
Internal storage means for storing setting information representing external storage conditions for writing the transmission data received by the reception means to the removable external storage means;
Writing / reading means for writing or reading information including transmission data to / from the external storage means;
It is determined whether or not the transmission data received by the receiving unit satisfies the external storage condition indicated by the setting information stored in the internal storage unit. If the external storage condition is satisfied, the transmission data is received by the receiving unit. Control means for causing the internal storage means to store the transmission data received by the receiving means when the transmission data is written to the external storage means by the writing / reading means and the external storage condition is not satisfied. An image processing apparatus.   The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the external storage condition is a condition that transmission data received by a receiving unit is transmission data received in a predetermined time zone.   The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the external storage condition is a condition that transmission data received by a receiving unit is transmission data transmitted from a predetermined transmission source.   The external storage condition is a condition that the transmission data received by the receiving means is transmission data received in a predetermined time zone and transmission data transmitted from a predetermined transmission source. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1. An input means for inputting administrator identification information for identifying an administrator who manages the setting information;
The internal storage means stores administrator identification information in association with setting information related to each administrator identification information,
The control means responds to the administrator identification information when the administrator identification information input by the input means when the external storage means is attached matches the administrator identification information stored in the internal storage means. 5. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein transmission data satisfying an external storage condition indicated by the attached setting information is written to the external storage means by the writing / reading means. . An input means for inputting owner identification information for identifying the owner of the external storage means;
The internal storage means stores owner identification information in association with setting information related to each owner identification information,
When the external storage means is mounted, the control means causes the read / write means to read the owner identification information from the external storage means, and the owner identification information that is read by the input means is input. The transmission data satisfying the external storage condition indicated by the setting information associated with the owner identification information is written to the external storage means by the writing / reading means when the information matches the information. Item 5. The image processing apparatus according to any one of Items 1 to 4. Further comprising encryption / decryption means for encrypting and decrypting the information,
The control means causes the transmission / reception means received by the reception means to be encrypted by the encryption / decryption means, and the encrypted transmission data is written to the external storage means by the writing / reading means. The image processing apparatus according to any one of the above.   The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the writing / reading unit writes and reads information to and from an external storage unit connected to a USB interface. Recording means for recording sound data;
An answering machine switching means for switching whether or not to set the answering mode for recording the sound data received by the receiving means to the recording means,
9. The external storage condition is a condition in which transmission data received by a receiving means is transmission data received when the answering machine switching means is switched to an answering machine mode. The image processing apparatus according to any one of the above.   The external storage condition is a condition that the transmission data received by the receiving means is the transmission data received when the external storage means is attached. The image processing apparatus according to one. Further comprising storage switching means for switching whether to store the transmission data received by the receiving means in the external storage means,
The external storage condition is a condition that the transmission data received by the receiving means is the transmission data received when the storage switching means indicates that the data is stored in the external storage means. Item 11. The image processing apparatus according to any one of Items 1 to 10.

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