JP2007288467A - Image forming apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce the occurrence of a problem of information administration and to enhance the convenience, in an image forming apparatus having the function for storing address information of the opposite party of communication and name information represented by name to which a user easily recognizes communication terminal device. <P>SOLUTION: The image forming apparatus is provided with: a network I/F 71 for communication; a data memory 36 for storing the opposite party information including address information for specifying the opposite party of communication and name information represented by name to which a user easily recognizes communication terminal device, a first password which informs a user permitted to be accessed to address information, and a second password which informs a user not permitted to be accessed to address information; and an informing processor 46 for informing address information and name information when the password received by an operation panel 51 is coincident with the first password, and for informing name information of the opposite party information when the password received by the operation panel 51 matches the second password. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention provides address information for designating a communication terminal device connected via a communication line as a communication partner, name information indicating the communication terminal device indicated by the address information with a name that can be easily recognized by the user, and The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus having a function of storing.

  In many facsimile apparatuses, it is possible to store in advance information necessary for facsimile communication, such as a destination name and registration of a shortened number of a facsimile number. In addition, there is a multi-function machine in which copiers, facsimile machines, scanner devices, and the like are integrated, which has a function of sending image data read from a document by e-mail. There is also known one that stores in advance information necessary for sending an e-mail such as an e-mail address.

Among such facsimile machines and multi-function peripherals, those having a function of printing a list such as a destination name, facsimile number, or e-mail address stored in advance on a recording sheet are known. Also, in view of the fact that such destination name, facsimile number, or e-mail address is personal information, anyone can freely list such destination name, facsimile number, e-mail address, etc. If it is possible to print on recording paper, there is a problem in information management, so when printing such a list, the list is not printed unless the password given to a specific user is entered. The thing is known (for example, refer patent document 1).
JP 2003-264622 A

  By the way, in the facsimile apparatus and the multi-function machine described in Patent Document 1, if the number of users who are assigned passwords is strictly limited by restricting information management, the other users who are not given passwords are the destination name, facsimile number, Alternatively, it is inconvenient because a list of e-mail addresses or the like cannot be printed. On the other hand, if the number of users who give passwords is increased with priority given to convenience, there is a problem that information management problems occur.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and address information for designating a communication terminal device connected via a communication line as a communication partner and a communication terminal indicated by the address information. An object of the present invention is to provide an image forming apparatus capable of improving convenience while reducing occurrence of problems in information management in an image forming apparatus having a function of storing name information indicating the name of the apparatus. And

  An image forming apparatus according to the present invention communicates between an image forming unit that forms an image on a recording sheet, a communication unit that communicates with a communication terminal device connected via a communication line, and the communication terminal device. A destination information storage unit for storing destination information including address information for designating as a destination and name information indicating the name of the communication terminal device indicated by the address information, and access to the address information is permitted A password storage unit that stores a first password that is used and a second password that is not permitted to access the address information, a password reception unit that receives an input of a password, and a password that is received by the password reception unit is the password If the first password stored in the storage unit matches the address information stored in the destination information storage unit, A notification processing unit that notifies the name information of the other party information stored in the other party information storage unit when the second information stored in the password storage unit is informed. Is provided.

  According to this configuration, when the password received by the password receiving unit matches the first password stored in the password storage unit by the notification processing unit, the address information stored in the destination information storage unit Name information out of the destination information stored in the destination information storage unit when the password received by the password receiving unit matches the second password stored in the password storage unit. Therefore, a user who is informed of the first password, that is, a user who is allowed to access the address information, enters the password to obtain the name information with low confidentiality and the address information with high confidentiality. Can be notified to the notification processing unit, and convenience is improved. In addition, a user who is informed of the second password, that is, a user who is not permitted to access the address information, can input the password to cause the notification processing unit to notify the name information with low confidentiality. As address information with high confidentiality is not notified, occurrence of problems in information management can be reduced.

  In addition, when the password received by the password receiving unit matches the second password stored in the password storage unit, the notification processing unit stores the address information stored in the destination information storage unit. It is preferable to notify partly in a partially faced state.

  According to this configuration, when the second password is received by the password receiving unit, a part of the address information stored in the counterpart information storage unit is partially obstructed and notified, and the communication indicated by the address information Since the terminal device cannot be specified, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of information management problems. Moreover, since a part of address information is alert | reported, the user can make a part of the alert | reported address information clue.

  Further, the address information is a telephone number composed of a station number and a subscriber number, and the notification processing unit matches the second password stored in the password storage unit with the password received by the password receiving unit. In this case, it is preferable that the notification is made in a state where the subscriber number of the telephone number stored in the destination information storage unit is face down.

  According to this configuration, when the second password is received by the password receiving unit, the subscriber number of the telephone number stored in the destination information storage unit is partially obfuscated and notified, and the telephone number cannot be specified. Therefore, occurrence of problems in information management can be reduced. Further, since the station number of the telephone number is notified, the user can know the approximate location of the telephone number at the other party by using the notified station number, and convenience is improved.

  The address information is a mail address composed of a user name and a domain name, and the notification processing unit matches the second password stored in the password storage unit with the password received by the password reception unit. When doing so, you may make it alert | report in the state which turned down the user name of the said mail address memorize | stored in the said other party information storage part.

  According to this configuration, when the second password is received by the password receiving unit, the user name of the mail address stored in the destination information storage unit is partially obfuscated and notified, and the mail address cannot be specified. The occurrence of information management problems can be reduced. Further, since the domain name of the mail address is notified, the user may know the affiliated organization at the other party of the mail address with the notified domain name as a clue, which improves convenience.

  And a facsimile control unit that causes the image forming unit to form an image on recording paper based on image data received from a communication terminal connected via the communication line, wherein the address information includes a facsimile destination May be a telephone number indicating.

  According to this configuration, in a facsimile apparatus provided with a facsimile control unit, a user who is informed of the first password, that is, a user who is permitted to access the address information, has a low confidentiality by inputting the password. Since the notification processing unit can be notified of the name information and the telephone number indicating the facsimile transmission destination with high confidentiality, convenience is improved. In addition, a user who is informed of the second password, that is, a user who is not allowed to access the address information can cause the notification processing unit to notify the name information with low confidentiality by inputting the password. As a result, the telephone number indicating the facsimile transmission destination with high confidentiality is not notified, and the occurrence of problems in information management can be reduced.

  The scanner further includes a scanner unit that reads an image of a document, and a scanner control unit that transmits image data read by the scanner unit to the communication terminal device via the communication line by e-mail, and the address information includes: It is preferable that the mail address indicates the transmission destination of the image data.

  According to this configuration, in the image forming apparatus including the scanner control unit that transmits the image data read by the scanner unit to the communication terminal device via the communication line by electronic mail, the user who is informed of the first password That is, a user who is allowed to access address information can notify the notification processing unit of name information with low confidentiality and a highly confidential mail address by entering a password. Will improve. In addition, a user who is informed of the second password, that is, a user who is not allowed to access the address information can cause the notification processing unit to notify the name information with low confidentiality by inputting the password. As a result, the e-mail address with high confidentiality is not notified, and the occurrence of problems in information management can be reduced.

  Further, it is preferable that the notification processing unit performs the notification by causing the image forming unit to print information. According to this configuration, the image forming unit prints on the recording paper and performs notification.

  Further, the notification processing unit may perform the notification by causing the communication unit to transmit information to the communication terminal device. According to this configuration, since the information is transmitted to the communication terminal device and notified by the communication unit, the user can check the information notified using the communication terminal device.

  The image forming apparatus having such a configuration is stored in the destination information storage unit when the password received by the password receiving unit matches the first password stored in the password storage unit by the notification processing unit. Address information and name information are notified, and when the password received by the password receiving unit matches the second password stored in the password storage unit, the destination information stored in the destination information storage unit Since the name information is broadcasted, the user who is informed of the first password, that is, the user who is allowed to access the address information, enters the password, and the name information and the confidentiality of the confidentiality are low. High address information can be notified to the notification processing unit, and convenience is improved. In addition, a user who is informed of the second password, that is, a user who is not permitted to access the address information, can input the password to cause the notification processing unit to notify the name information with low confidentiality. As address information with high confidentiality is not notified, occurrence of problems in information management can be reduced.

  Embodiments according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, the structure which attached | subjected the same code | symbol in each figure shows that it is the same structure, The description is abbreviate | omitted. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a digital multi-function peripheral that is an embodiment of an image forming apparatus according to the present invention. A multifunction peripheral is an apparatus having a plurality of functions relating to image formation, such as a copying function, a printer function, a facsimile function, and a scanner function.

  The multifunction device 1 includes a scanner unit 11, an image processing unit 21, a printer unit 31, a data memory 36, a control unit 41, an operation panel unit 51, a facsimile communication unit 61 (communication unit), and a network I / F unit 71 (communication unit). A parallel I / F unit 72, a serial I / F unit 73, and an HDD (hard disk drive) 74.

  Then, the scanner unit 11, the image processing unit 21, the data memory 36, the control unit 41, the operation panel unit 51, and the network I / F unit 71 send the captured image data as an e-mail to a predetermined e-mail address. A network scanner function for directly transmitting to an IP address is realized. The scanner unit 11, the image processing unit 21, the printer unit 31, the data memory 36, the control unit 41, the operation panel unit 51, and the facsimile communication unit 61 realize a facsimile function. Further, the image processing unit 21, the printer unit 31, the control unit 41, the operation panel unit 51, the network I / F unit 71, and the parallel I / F unit 72 realize a printer function. In addition, the scanner unit 11, the image processing unit 21, the printer unit 31, the control unit 41, and the operation panel unit 51 implement a copy function.

  The operation panel unit 51 is used by a user to perform operations relating to a copy function, a printer function, a facsimile function, a scanner function, and the like. The operation panel unit 51 stores passwords and operation instructions by the user, for example, information stored in the data memory 36. A data printing instruction or the like for instructing printing is given to the control unit 41. The operation panel unit 51 includes a display unit 52 having a touch panel and the like, and an operation key unit 53 having a start key, a numeric keypad, and the like. In this case, the operation panel unit 51 corresponds to an example of a password receiving unit and an instruction receiving unit.

  The display unit 52 includes a touch panel unit capable of color display combining a touch panel and an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), etc., displays various operation screens and enables input operations. At this time, information on user selection, transmission destination selection, transmission setting, and the like is displayed, and operation buttons and the like for inputting various operation instructions and passwords by the user touching the part are displayed. The operation key unit 53 is used for inputting various instructions such as a copy execution start instruction or a facsimile transmission start instruction by the user.

  The scanner unit 11 optically acquires a document image and generates image data. The scanner unit 11 includes an exposure lamp 12 and a CCD (charge coupled device) 13. The scanner unit 11 irradiates the document with the exposure lamp 12 and receives the reflected light with the CCD 13, thereby reading the document image and outputting image data corresponding to the read image to the image processing unit 21. The scanner unit 11 may be capable of reading not only a monochrome document but also a color document or a photo document.

  The image processing unit 21 performs various image processing on the image data. For example, the image processing unit 21 performs predetermined correction processing such as level correction and γ correction, image data compression or expansion processing, enlargement or reduction processing on image data obtained by being read by the scanner unit 11. Various image processing (processing processing) is performed. The image processing unit 21 includes an image memory 22 and stores processed image data or the like in the image memory 22 or outputs the image data to the printer unit 31, the facsimile communication unit 61, the network I / F unit 71, or the like.

  The printer unit 31 receives original image data read by the scanner unit 11, image data received from an external personal computer or the like via the network I / F unit 71, and received from an external facsimile apparatus by the facsimile communication unit 61. An image corresponding to image data such as fax data is printed on a predetermined recording sheet. The printer unit 31 includes a paper transport unit 32 having a paper feed cassette and paper feed rollers, an intermediate transfer body roller, a photosensitive drum, an image forming unit 33 having an exposure device and a developing device, and a transfer unit 34 having a transfer roller. In addition, a fixing unit 35 having a fixing roller and the like is included. Specifically, the paper transport unit 32 transports the recording paper to the image forming unit 33, the image forming unit 33 forms a toner image corresponding to the image data, and the transfer unit 34 transfers the toner image to the recording paper. The fixing unit 35 fixes the toner image on the recording paper to form an image.

  The data memory 36 designates name information indicating a transmission destination when using, for example, facsimile communication or a network scanner, for example, a name by which the user can recognize a destination for registration of a shortened button, and a transmission destination. For example, address information such as a facsimile number, a mail address or an IP address, or an abbreviated number for designating such information is stored in advance. These stored contents can be appropriately rewritten by the control unit 41 by an input operation to the operation panel unit 51. In addition, the data memory 36 is not permitted to access the address information and the first password having a high importance assigned to a user such as a person in charge of management of the multifunction device 1 who is permitted to access the address information. A second password having a low importance assigned to a general user is stored in advance. In this case, the data memory 36 corresponds to an example of a destination information storage unit and a password storage unit.

  The first and second passwords are set to the MFP 1 by a predetermined number, for example, one by one, and the first and second passwords are notified to a plurality of target users according to the access authority. Alternatively, an individual password may be set and notified for each user, and each password may be set to one of the first and second passwords.

  The facsimile communication unit 61 includes an encoding / decoding unit (not shown), a modulation / demodulation unit (not shown), and an NCU (Network Control Unit) (not shown), and an image of a document read by the scanner unit 11. Data is transmitted to another facsimile apparatus via a communication line 611 such as a telephone line or an Internet line, and image data transmitted from another facsimile apparatus is received. The encoding / decoding unit compresses / decodes image data to be transmitted and expands / decodes received image data. The modem unit modulates the compressed / decoded image data into an audio signal. Or the received signal (audio signal) is demodulated into image data. The NCU controls connection with a facsimile machine as a transmission destination via a telephone line.

  The network I / F unit 71 uses a network interface (for example, 10 / 100base-TX) or the like, and performs various operations with a user side server connected via a communication line 711 such as a LAN (Local Area Network) or the Internet. It controls the transmission and reception of data. When one or more communication terminal devices (not shown) such as a personal computer are connected to the communication line 711, the network I / F unit 71 transmits and receives various data to and from these communication terminal devices. Control. For example, the network I / F unit 71 transmits the document image data read by the scanner unit 11 as an e-mail to the communication terminal device or the image data transmitted from the communication terminal device for printing by the printer unit 31. To receive.

  The parallel I / F unit 72 uses a high-speed bidirectional parallel interface (for example, IEEE1284 compliant) or the like to transmit print data from an external device or the like by parallel transmission in which data is transmitted in units of a plurality of bits using a plurality of signal lines. It is something to receive. The serial I / F unit 73 uses a serial interface (for example, RS-232C) or the like, and receives various data from an external device by serial transmission that sequentially transmits data bit by bit using a single signal line. To do.

  The HDD 74 stores image data read by the scanner unit 11, image data transmitted via a network, an output format set for the image data, and the like. The image data stored in the HDD 74 is not only used in the multifunction machine 1 but also confirmed by the communication terminal device via the network I / F unit 71 or transferred to a predetermined folder of the communication terminal device. As a result, it may be used in the communication terminal device.

  In the multifunction machine 1, various functions are realized by combining the above-described functions. For example, a PC transmission function, an E-mail transmission function, and the like may be realized as the scanner function. Here, the PC transmission function is a function for directly transmitting image data read from a document to an arbitrary communication terminal device or the like via a network. The E-mail transmission function transmits image data read from a document as an attached file of an e-mail directly to, for example, an SMTP server (not shown) via a network, and from this SMTP server to an arbitrary communication terminal device via the network This is a function for transmitting image data read from a document as an attached file of the e-mail by transmitting the e-mail to the e-mail.

  The control unit 41 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) (not shown), a RAM (Random Access Memory) or ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores a program that defines the operation of the CPU, and data temporarily. A RAM for storing data, peripheral devices thereof, and the like. As a result, the control unit 41 controls the entire multifunction device 1 in accordance with the instruction information received by the operation panel unit 51 and the like and the detection signals from the sensors provided in various parts of the multifunction device 1. More specifically, the control unit 41 functions as a scanner controller 42 (scanner control unit), a facsimile controller 43 (facsimile control unit), a printer controller 44, a copy controller 45, and a notification processing unit 46.

  A program for realizing the above-described functions by being read by a computer as the control unit 41 is stored in a non-volatile and large-capacity external storage device such as the HDD 74 and is appropriately transferred to the main storage device such as the RAM. By doing so, it is also possible to provide execution by the CPU. The program can be supplied through a recording medium such as a ROM or a CD-ROM, or can be supplied through a transmission medium such as a network connected to the network I / F unit 71. The transmission medium is not limited to a wired transmission medium, and may be a wireless transmission medium. The transmission medium includes not only a communication line but also a relay device that relays the communication line, for example, a communication link such as a router.

  When the program is supplied through the ROM, the ROM in which the program is recorded is mounted on the control unit 41 so that the program can be executed by the CPU. When the program is supplied through a CD-ROM, the CD-ROM reader can be connected to, for example, the parallel I / F unit 72 and transferred to the RAM or HDD 74 for execution by the CPU. it can. When the program is supplied through a transmission medium, the program received through the network I / F unit 71 can be transferred to the RAM or the HDD 74 for execution by the CPU.

  The scanner controller 42 controls the operation of each unit used to realize the scanner function. Here, when realizing the PC transmission function, the scanner controller 42 stores the image data of the document read by the scanner unit 11 by the network I / F unit 71 in the data memory 36 via the communication line 711. Direct transmission to the communication terminal device specified by the IP address.

  Further, when realizing the E-mail transmission function, the mail stored in the data memory 36 by the network I / F unit 71 by using the image data of the document read by the scanner unit 11 as an attached file of an e-mail. The address is designated as a destination, and is directly transmitted to, for example, an SMTP server (not shown) via the communication line 711. Further, the electronic mail is transmitted from the SMTP server to a communication terminal device or the like via the network, thereby reading from the document. Sent image data as an email attachment.

  The facsimile controller 43 controls the operation of each unit used to implement the facsimile function. When the facsimile controller 43 transmits a facsimile, the facsimile communication unit 61 sends the image data of the original read by the scanner unit 11 to the telephone number stored in the data memory 36 via the communication line 611. Designate and send directly to a facsimile machine.

  The printer controller 44 controls the operation of each unit used for realizing the printer function. The copy controller controls the operation of each unit used for realizing the copy function.

  The notification processing unit 46 receives a data print instruction and a password by the operation panel unit 51, and further, when the password received by the operation panel unit 51 matches the first password stored in the data memory 36, The abbreviated number, name information, and address information stored in the data memory 36 are printed on the recording paper by the printer unit 31 and stored in the data memory 36 if they match the second password stored in the data memory 36. The abbreviated number and name information are printed on the recording paper by the printer unit 31.

  Next, the operation of the multifunction machine 1 configured as described above will be described. FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the multifunction machine 1. First, when the operation panel unit 51 receives a data print instruction for instructing printing of information registered for the other party stored in the data memory 36 (YES in step S1), control from the notification processing unit 46 is performed. In response to the signal, a message prompting the input of a password is displayed on the display unit 52 (step S2). When the user inputs a password using the operation panel unit 51, the password accepted by the operation panel unit 51 is output to the notification processing unit 46 (step S3).

  Next, the notification processing unit 46 compares the password received by the operation panel unit 51 with the first password stored in the data memory 36, for example, “9876” (step S4), and is received by the operation panel unit 51. If the first password and the first password match (YES in step S4), the operator is determined to be a user who has been set with a high access authority such as a manager, and the process proceeds to step S5. If the password accepted in step 1 does not match the first password (NO in step S4), the notification processing unit 46 determines that the operator is not a user such as a manager and moves to step S9.

  Next, in step S5, a plurality of information lists set in advance as information that can be accessed by the user having the first password, for example, partner information, a counter indicating the number of times image formation has been performed by the multifunction device 1. Information and other information such as setting information related to the MFP 1 are displayed on the display unit 52 by the notification processing unit 46 so as to be selectable, and information selected by the user using the operation panel unit 51 is displayed by the operation panel unit 51. It is accepted as an information list to be printed (step S5).

  Then, the notification processing unit 46 confirms whether or not the print target information list received by the operation panel unit 51 is partner information (step S6), and if it is not partner information (NO in step S6). In response to the control signal from the notification processing unit 46, the received information is printed in the form of a list by the printer unit 31 (step S7). In response, the destination information stored in the data memory 36 is printed in the form of a list by the printer unit 31 (step S8). In step S8, as the destination information, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, the abbreviated number, name (name information), telephone number, and mail address are printed in a list form.

  In step S9, the notification processing unit 46 compares the password accepted by the operation panel unit 51 with the second password stored in the data memory 36, for example, “1234” (step S9). If the password accepted in step 2 matches the second password (YES in step S9), the operator is determined to be a user with a low access authority such as a general user, and the process proceeds to step S10. If the password received by the unit 51 and the second password do not match (NO in step S9), the notification processing unit 46 determines that the operator does not have access authority to the information related to the multifunction device 1, The process ends.

  Next, in step S10, the abbreviated number and name (name information) stored in the data memory 36 by the printer unit 31 in accordance with a control signal from the notification processing unit 46 are, for example, as shown in FIG. It is printed in a list format (step S10).

  As described above, the user who has been informed of the first password by the processing of steps S1 to S10, that is, the user who is permitted to access the address information, enters the password, and as shown in FIG. Since the name (name information) and highly confidential address information such as a telephone number and an e-mail address are printed in a list format, convenience is improved. On the other hand, a user who is informed of the second password, that is, a user who is not permitted to access the address information, enters the password, and as shown in FIG. 4, the abbreviated number and name (name information) are displayed in a list format. Since the information is printed, confidentiality such as a telephone number and an e-mail address is ensured while ensuring the convenience of being able to confirm information such as the name of the other party registered in the data memory 36 and its abbreviated number. High address information is not printed, and the occurrence of information management problems can be reduced.

  In addition, the user can input information corresponding to the authority of each user to the multifunction device 1 without setting the type of information to be printed on the multifunction device 1 only by inputting his / her password to the multifunction device 1. Can improve convenience.

  In step S10, the address information is not printed at all. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the subscriber number part of the telephone number and the user name part of the address are hidden. It may be printed in the form of “X”. In this case, since the destination cannot be specified only by the station number part of the telephone number and the domain name part of the mail address, confidentiality is maintained, and the occurrence of information management problems can be reduced. . Further, for example, when there are a plurality of destinations having the same name registered in the data memory 36, the contents of the registration are distinguished by using the area number portion of the telephone number that is not hidden and the domain name portion of the mail address as a clue. Can improve convenience.

  In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the original letters or symbols may be replaced with other letters or symbols such as “X”, blacked out, or not displayed. The contents of

  Further, in steps S1 and S3, an example in which the data printing instruction and the password are received by the operation panel unit 51 is shown. For example, the data printing instruction and the password are, for example, a communication terminal such as a personal computer connected to the communication line 711. It is good also as a structure which is transmitted by the communication signal from an apparatus and received by the network I / F part 71. FIG. In this case, the network I / F unit 71 corresponds to an example of a password receiving unit and an instruction receiving unit.

  In steps S7, S8, and S10, information such as name information and address information is printed on a recording sheet by the printer unit 31. For example, the network line I / F unit 71 transmits the information to the communication line 711. It is good also as a structure which transmits to communication terminal devices, such as a personal computer connected to, and displays information as shown, for example in FIG.3, FIG.4, FIG.5 on the screen of these communication terminal devices.

  In addition, only when the first password is accepted by the operation panel unit 51, the configuration in which the information list to be printed can be selected from the plurality of information lists in step S5 is shown. However, the user having the second password accesses the information list. By setting a plurality of types of information lists that can be performed in advance, even when the first password is received by the operation panel unit 51, the information list to be printed can be selected from the plurality of information lists. Also good.

  Further, although an example of a multifunction peripheral is shown as an example of the image forming apparatus, for example, a facsimile apparatus that does not include the scanner controller 42, the printer controller 44, and the copy controller 45 may be used.

1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a digital multi-function peripheral that is an embodiment of an image forming apparatus according to the present invention. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation of the multifunction machine illustrated in FIG. 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of printing of information. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of printing of information. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of printing of information.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Multifunction machine 11 Scanner part 12 Exposure lamp 21 Image processing part 22 Image memory 31 Printer part 32 Paper conveyance part 33 Image formation part 34 Transfer part 35 Fixing part 36 Data memory 41 Control part 42 Scanner controller 43 Fax controller 44 Printer controller 45 Copy Controller 46 Notification processing section 51 Operation panel section 52 Display section 53 Operation key section 61 Facsimile communication section 71 Network I / F section 72 Parallel I / F section 73 Serial I / F section 611 Communication line 711 Communication line

Claims (8)

An image forming unit for forming an image on recording paper;
A communication unit that communicates with a communication terminal connected via a communication line;
A partner information storage unit for storing partner information including address information for designating the communication terminal device as a partner of communication and name information indicating the name of the communication terminal device indicated by the address information;
A password storage unit for storing a first password permitted to access the address information and a second password not permitted to access the address information;
A password acceptance unit that accepts input of a password;
When the password received by the password receiving unit matches the first password stored in the password storage unit, the address information and name information stored in the destination information storage unit are notified, A notification processing unit for notifying the name information of the destination information stored in the destination information storage unit when the second password stored in the password storage unit matches the second password; Image forming apparatus. The notification processing unit, when the password received by the password receiving unit matches the second password stored in the password storage unit, a part of the address information stored in the destination information storage unit The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming apparatus is notified in a partially depressed state. The address information is a telephone number composed of a station number and a subscriber number,
When the password received by the password receiving unit matches the second password stored in the password storage unit, the notification processing unit is a subscriber of the telephone number stored in the destination information storage unit. The image forming apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the notification is performed in a state where the number is turned down. The address information is an email address composed of a user name and a domain name,
The notification processing unit, when the password received by the password receiving unit matches the second password stored in the password storage unit, the user name of the mail address stored in the destination information storage unit The image forming apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the image forming apparatus is notified in a state where the face is face down. Based on image data received from a communication terminal connected via the communication line, further comprising a facsimile control unit that causes the image forming unit to form an image on recording paper;
The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the address information is a telephone number indicating a facsimile transmission destination. A scanner unit that reads an image of a document;
A scanner control unit that transmits image data read by the scanner unit to the communication terminal device via the communication line by e-mail;
The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the address information is a mail address indicating a transmission destination of the image data. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the notification processing unit performs the notification by causing the image forming unit to print information. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the notification processing unit performs the notification by causing the communication unit to transmit information to the communication terminal device.

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