JP2009239423A - Image processor, system and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technique for preventing the leakage of information. <P>SOLUTION: The information processor comprises: a main CPU 20 for determining a fax number and a mail address corresponding to the fax number on the basis of prescribed information; a first communication part 28 for transmitting mail to the mail address determined by the main CPU 20 and receiving return mail; the main CPU 20 for determining whether or not the fax number determined by the main CPU 20 and the fax number included in the return mail match; and a second communication part 29 for transmitting facsimile to the fax number determined by the main CPU 20 when the main CPU 20 determines that the fax number determined by the main CPU 20 and the fax number included in the return mail match. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus, system, and program.

  As a conventional image processing apparatus, for example, there is an image processing apparatus described in Patent Document 1. An image processing apparatus described in Patent Document 1 includes a network control device connected to a public switched telephone network, an interface connected to an IP network, a destination corresponding to the public switched telephone network, and an IP network for an approver who permits transmission. Operation control means for setting a destination corresponding to the system, and system control means for transmitting to a destination for the public switching network.

In this image processing apparatus, the system control means determines whether or not transmission permission is necessary, and when it is determined that transmission permission is necessary, the system and the public exchange with the image as a destination for at least one approver When a mail including a telephone network destination is transmitted and a mail including a transmission permission is received from an approver, the mail is transmitted to the public switching network.
JP2007-074389

  An object of this invention is to provide the technique which prevents that information leaks.

  The invention according to claim 1 is determined by the determining means for determining a destination for the public switched telephone network and a destination for the IP network corresponding to the destination for the public switched telephone network based on predetermined information, and the determining means Transmission / reception means for transmitting first information to a destination for the IP network and receiving second information, a destination for the public exchange telephone network determined by the determination means, and a public exchange telephone network included in the second information The determination means for determining whether or not the destination for the public address matches, and the determination that the destination for the public switched telephone network determined by the determining means matches the destination for the public switched telephone network included in the second information Transmission means for transmitting third information to a destination for the public switched telephone network determined by the determination means when the means determines. It is a processing apparatus.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, it is determined whether or not the destination for the IP network determined by the determining means matches the destination for the IP network included in the second information. Judgment means for judging is provided.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the invention, when the specified time specified in the second information is included, the transmission / reception means converts the first information into the specified time. Or the transmission means transmits the third information at the designated time.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to third aspects, an erasing unit that erases the third information when the transmitting unit does not transmit the third information. It is characterized by providing.

  The invention according to claim 5 is determined by the determining means for determining a destination for the public switched telephone network and a destination for the IP network corresponding to the destination for the public switched telephone network based on predetermined information, and the determining means Transmission / reception means for transmitting first information to a destination for the IP network and receiving second information, a destination for the public exchange telephone network determined by the determination means, and a public exchange telephone network included in the second information The determination means for determining whether or not the destination for the public address matches, and the determination that the destination for the public switched telephone network determined by the determining means matches the destination for the public switched telephone network included in the second information Transmission means for transmitting third information to a destination for the public switched telephone network determined by the determination means when the means determines. It is a processing system.

  According to a sixth aspect of the invention, in the fifth aspect of the invention, the second information including a destination for its own public switched telephone network is obtained based on the first information transmitted by the transmitting / receiving means. Communication means for transmitting to the transmitting / receiving means and receiving the third information transmitted by the transmitting means is provided.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a determination unit that determines a destination for a public switched telephone network and a destination for an IP network corresponding to the destination for the public switched telephone network based on predetermined information; Transmission / reception means for transmitting the first information to the destination for the determined IP network and receiving the second information, the destination for the public switched telephone network determined by the determination means, and the public included in the second information The judging means for judging whether or not the destination for the switched telephone network matches, the destination for the public switched telephone network determined by the determining means matches the destination for the public switched telephone network included in the second information Then, when the determination means determines, it functions as a transmission means for transmitting the third information to the destination for the public switched telephone network determined by the determination means. Is because image processing program.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent information from leaking compared to the case where the present invention is not applied.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent information leakage as compared with the case where the present invention is not applied.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the information from being left as compared with the case where the present invention is not applied.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent information from leaking compared to the case where the present invention is not applied.

  According to the invention described in claim 5, it is possible to prevent information from leaking as compared with the case where the present invention is not applied.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, labor can be saved compared to the case where the present invention is not applied.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent information from leaking compared to the case where the present invention is not applied.

(1) First embodiment (Configuration of the first embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image processing system. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of an image processing apparatus.

  The image processing system shown in FIG. 1 includes an image processing apparatus 1, a portable terminal 200, a facsimile apparatus 300, and the like. The image processing apparatus 1 has a plurality of functions such as a copy function, a printer function, a scan function, a facsimile function, and a mail transmission / reception function. In FIGS. 1 and 2, one mobile terminal 200 and one facsimile apparatus 300 are shown, but the number is not limited.

  Here, the “copy function” refers to a function of printing image data read by the image input unit on a sheet by the image output unit. “Printer function” refers to a function of printing image data on paper by an image output unit. The “scan function” refers to a function for transferring image data read by the image input unit to an external device such as a designated PC (personal computer). The “facsimile function” refers to a function for transmitting / receiving predetermined data via a public switched telephone network such as a telephone line. The “mail transmission / reception function” refers to a function for transmitting / receiving predetermined data via an IP network such as a network.

  The image processing apparatus 1 transmits mail (first information) to the mobile terminal 200 via the first communication network (IP network) 110 and receives mail (second information) from the mobile terminal 200. Further, the image processing apparatus 1 transmits a facsimile (third information) to the facsimile apparatus 300 via the second communication network (public switched telephone network) 120 and receives a facsimile from the facsimile apparatus 300.

  The mobile terminal 200 is a terminal device such as a mobile phone, and has a predetermined mail address (destination for the IP network). The portable terminal 200 can send and receive mail. The portable terminal 200 is used by a partner (not shown) that receives a facsimile from the image forming apparatus 1. The portable terminal 200 transmits mail to the image processing apparatus 1 via the first communication network 110 and receives mail from the image processing apparatus 1. Note that the first communication network is not limited to being wired, and may be wireless. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which transmits / receives mail not only with the portable terminal 200 but with communication apparatuses, such as PC.

  The facsimile machine 300 has a predetermined fax number (destination for the public switched telephone network). The facsimile apparatus 300 transmits a facsimile to the image processing apparatus 1 via the second communication network 120 and receives a facsimile from the image processing apparatus 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the image forming apparatus 1 includes a controller 2, an operation panel 3, an image input unit 4, and an image output unit 5. The image processing apparatus 1 is connected to the portable terminal 200 via the first communication network 110 and the facsimile apparatus 300 via the second communication network 120.

  The operation panel 3 is capable of various inputs by the operation of a sender (not shown). The operation panel 3 includes a touch panel display 30 in addition to a plurality of buttons such as a start button for instructing start of document reading or facsimile transmission start, a stop button for stopping copying or facsimile transmission, and a numeric keypad. The touch panel display 30 includes a display unit such as a liquid crystal display and an input unit arranged on the display unit. The input unit can perform an input operation by pressing a portion of the input unit corresponding to the display position of each item displayed on the display unit.

  The image input unit 4 reads and inputs an image from a document. The image input unit 4 includes an original table on which an original is placed, an automatic paper feeder that supplies originals one by one to the original table, and an image reading unit that optically reads an image from an original supplied from the automatic supply device. ing.

  The image output unit 5 prints and outputs an image on paper. The image output unit 5 prints an image on paper by an electrophotographic process method. The electrophotographic process is realized by repeatedly charging, developing, and cleaning the photosensitive member. The image output unit 5 may employ another method such as an ink jet method or a thermal transfer method.

  The controller 2 controls the entire image processing apparatus 1. The controller 2 has a main CPU 20. The controller 2 is connected to the main CPU 20 via a bus 21 through a panel I / F (panel interface) 22, an input unit I / F (input unit interface) 24 connected to a page memory 23, and an output unit I / F (output). Unit interface) 25, system memory 26, communication result storage unit 27, first communication unit (transmission / reception unit) 28, and second communication unit (transmission unit) 29.

  The main CPU 20 controls the controller 2 and the image processing apparatus 1 as a whole, and has a function of executing operations described later. The main CPU 20 functions as a determination unit that determines a fax number and a mail address corresponding to the fax number based on predetermined information, and the fax number determined by the determination unit matches the fax number included in the reply mail. It also has a function as a determination means for determining whether or not. The main CPU 20 also serves as a determination unit that determines whether or not the mail address determined by the determination unit matches the mail address included in the reply mail, and an erasing unit that deletes the stored document data. It has both functions.

  The panel I / F 22, the input unit I / F 24, and the output unit I / F 25 perform information transmission / reception with the operation panel 3, the image input unit 4, and the image output unit 5, respectively.

  The page memory 23 stores document data read by the image input unit 4 in units of pages via the input unit I / F 24.

  The system memory 26 stores an operation program for executing an operation described later and data necessary for the operation. Further, the system memory 26 functions as a working area for temporarily storing program data and various types of data during execution of an operation procedure to be described later, and a storage unit for storing various types of data obtained in operations to be described later. The system memory 26 also includes a non-volatile memory, and necessary data is retained even when the power is turned off.

  For example, the system memory 26 has a destination storage area in which a fax number and a mail address corresponding to the fax number are stored.

  The communication result storage unit 27 stores a destination confirmation list as transmission history information including a destination number as destination information for which transmission has been completed. The destination confirmation list is registered in the destination confirmation list by the main CPU 20 when the facsimile transmission is completed, and when the facsimile transmission fails after registration, the main CPU 20 registers the destination number. Are to be deleted. Note that the main CPU 20 may delete the destination number based on a user's deletion instruction. When the number of destinations registered in the destination confirmation list reaches the maximum number that can be stored, the main CPU 20 may delete the oldest destination in the history and add the latest destination information.

  The first communication unit 28 is connected to a first communication network 110 such as a network, and is configured to be able to send and receive mail to and from the partner mobile terminal 200. The first communication unit 28 can send mail at a predetermined time.

  The second communication unit 29 is connected to a second communication network 120 such as a public line, and is configured to be able to send and receive facsimiles with the counterpart facsimile machine 300. The second communication unit 29 can transmit a facsimile at a predetermined time.

(Operation of the first embodiment)
Next, an example of the operation of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the image processing apparatus. An operation program for executing the processing procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG. 3 is stored in the system memory 26 of FIG.

  When a sender (not shown) operates the operation panel 3 to specify a fax number of the partner facsimile machine 300 registered in advance, the main CPU 20 determines the fax number of the partner facsimile machine 300 based on this information. Is determined (step S301). Next, when a transmission instruction is issued from the sender, the image input unit 4 starts reading a document (step S302). When a transmission instruction is issued from the sender, the main CPU 20 refers to the destination storage area in the system memory 26 to determine the mail address of the partner mobile terminal 200 corresponding to the determined partner's fax number (step) S303).

  The sender operates the operation panel 3 to input the fax number of the partner facsimile machine 300 and the mail address of the partner mobile terminal 200. Based on this information, the main CPU 20 sets the fax number of the partner facsimile machine 300 and It is also possible to determine the mail address of the partner mobile terminal 200.

  Then, the first communication unit 28 transmits a mail to the determined partner's mail address (step S304). This mail to the other party includes information such as the sender sending a fax and the document data accumulation period.

  At the other end, the other party's mobile terminal 200 receives the mail from the sender (step S391). That is, the other party receives mail from the image forming apparatus 1. In response to the received mail, the other party transmits a reply mail to the image processing apparatus 1 (step S392). This reply mail includes information on the mail address of the other party's mobile terminal 200, and can include information such as the fax number and designated time of the facsimile apparatus 300 input by the other party.

  Next, the main CPU 20 executes a process for determining whether or not a reply mail from the other party has been received (step S305). That is, a process of determining whether or not a reply mail from the determined mail address of the other party has been received is executed. In step S305, a process of determining whether or not the determined mail address matches the mail address included in the reply mail is executed. If the reply mail from the partner has not been received, the determination in step S305 is NO, and the process of determining whether the reply mail from the partner has been received (step S305) is repeated. That is, the facsimile transmission is waited.

  For example, when the facsimile transmission to the first partner and the second partner is waiting, even if the reply mail from the second partner is received, the reply mail from the first partner is received. Instead, as the process for the first partner, the determination in step S305 is NO, and the process of determining whether or not a reply mail from the first partner has been received (step S305) is repeated.

  At this time, the facsimile transmission may be stopped when a reply mail from the other party is not received within a predetermined period.

  On the other hand, if a reply mail from the other party is received, the determination in step S305 is YES. Next, the main CPU 20 executes a process of determining whether or not a fax number is included in the reply mail from the other party (step S306). If the reply mail does not include the fax number, the determination in step S306 is NO, the facsimile transmission is stopped (step S307), and the main CPU 20 erases the stored document data (step S308). ). Further, the first communication unit 28 transmits a mail containing information indicating that the transmission of the fax has been stopped to the other party's mail address (step S309).

  On the other hand, if the reply mail contains a fax number, the determination in step S306 is YES. Next, the main CPU 20 executes a process for determining whether or not the determined fax number matches the fax number included in the reply mail (step S310). As described above, since it is determined whether or not the fax numbers match, it is possible to prevent information from being transmitted to an incorrect destination as compared with the case where the comparison target is a password or the like.

  If the determined fax number does not match the fax number included in the reply mail, the determination in step S310 is NO, the facsimile transmission is stopped (step S307), and the main CPU 20 stores the stored document data. Is deleted (step S308). Further, the first communication unit 28 transmits a mail containing information indicating that the facsimile transmission has been stopped to the mail address of the other party (step S309).

  On the other hand, if the determined fax number matches the fax number included in the reply mail, the determination in step S310 is YES. Next, the main CPU 20 executes a process for determining whether or not the designated time is included in the reply mail (step S311). This designated time is a time designated by the other party. For example, when the other party is not near the facsimile apparatus 300 which is a facsimile receiver or when the transmitted facsimile cannot be taken, the other party designates the designated time.

  If the designated time is not included, the determination in step S311 is NO, and the sender's image processing apparatus 1 starts facsimile transmission to the counterpart facsimile machine 300 (step S313). In this case, since the facsimile is transmitted when the reply mail from the partner is received, the partner can easily grasp the time when the facsimile is transmitted as compared with the case where the partner does not transmit the reply mail.

  On the other hand, when the designated time is included in the reply mail, the determination in step S311 is YES. Next, a process for determining whether or not it is a designated time is executed (step S312). If it is not the specified time, the determination in step S312 is NO, and the process of determining whether the specified time is reached (step S312) is repeated. That is, the facsimile transmission waits until the designated time.

  On the other hand, if it is the designated time, the determination in step S312 is YES. Next, the processing after step S303 is repeated again. Therefore, compared with the case where it is not determined whether or not it is the designated time, the other party can adjust the time when the facsimile is transmitted.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiment in which the processes in and after step S303 are repeated again at the designated time, but may be an embodiment in which the image forming apparatus 1 transmits a facsimile to the facsimile apparatus 300 when it is determined to be the designated time. Good. That is, an embodiment in which the time at which the other party may send a facsimile can be specified is also possible.

  The operation described above is executed according to a program stored in the system memory 26 of the image forming apparatus 1. These programs can also be provided using a recording medium or a communication line for recording information.

  As described above, the main CPU 20 executes processing for determining whether or not the determined fax number matches the fax number included in the reply mail. Therefore, for example, when the sender mistakenly stores the other party's fax number in the image processing apparatus 1, the facsimile is prevented from being transmitted to the wrong fax number.

  In addition to the fax number, an ID such as a password notified in advance may be used as information for confirming the destination of the facsimile transmission.

(2) Second Embodiment Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the second embodiment, the portable terminal 200 and the facsimile apparatus 300 of the first embodiment are changed to a receiver 400. Therefore, the receiver 400 will be mainly described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an image processing system according to the second embodiment.

(Configuration of Second Embodiment)
The image processing system shown in FIG. 4 includes an image processing apparatus 1 and a receiver (communication means) 400. The receiver 400 has a plurality of functions such as a copy function, a printer function, a scan function, a facsimile function, and a mail transmission / reception function. Based on the mail transmitted by the sender's image processing apparatus 1, the receiver 400 transmits a reply mail including its own fax number and mail address to the image processing apparatus 1, and is transmitted by the sender's image processing apparatus 1. Received facsimile. In FIG. 4, one receiver 400 is shown, but the number is not limited.

(Operation of Second Embodiment)
Next, an example of the operation of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation according to the second embodiment.

  When a sender (not shown) operates the operation panel 3 to specify a pre-registered fax number of the receiver 400, the main CPU 20 determines the fax number of the receiver 400 based on this information. Is determined (step S401). Next, when a transmission instruction is issued from the sender, the image input unit 4 starts reading a document (step S402). When a transmission instruction is issued from the sender, the main CPU 20 refers to the destination storage area in the system memory 26 and determines the mail address of the receiver 400 corresponding to the determined fax number (step). S403). Then, the first communication unit 28 transmits a mail to the determined mail address of the receiver 400 (step S404).

  The receiver 400 receives a mail from the sender (step S491). That is, the receiver 400 receives mail from the image forming apparatus 1. In response to the received mail, the receiver 400 transmits a reply mail to the image processing apparatus 1 (step S492). This reply mail includes information such as the fax number and mail address of the receiver 400.

  Next, the main CPU 20 executes a process for determining whether or not a reply mail from the receiver 400 has been received (step S405). That is, processing for determining whether or not a reply mail from the determined mail address of the receiver 400 has been received is executed. In step S405, a process of determining whether or not the determined mail address matches the mail address of the receiver 400 included in the reply mail is executed. If the reply mail from the receiver 400 has not been received, the determination in step S405 is NO, and the process of determining whether or not the reply mail from the receiver 400 has been received (step S405) is repeated. . That is, the facsimile transmission is waited.

  On the other hand, when the reply mail from the receiver 400 is received, the determination in step S405 is YES. Next, the main CPU 20 executes a process for determining whether or not the determined fax number matches the fax number included in the reply mail (step S406).

  If the determined fax number does not match the fax number included in the reply mail, the determination in step S406 is NO, the facsimile transmission is stopped (step S407), and the main CPU 20 stores the stored document data. Is deleted (step S408). Further, the first communication unit 28 transmits a mail including information indicating that the facsimile transmission is stopped to the mail address of the receiver 400 (step S409).

  On the other hand, if the determined fax number matches the fax number included in the reply mail, the determination in step S406 is YES, and facsimile transmission from the sender's image processing apparatus 1 to the other receiver 400 is started. (Step S410).

  The operations described above are executed according to programs stored in the image forming apparatus 1 and the receiver 400. These programs can also be provided using a recording medium or a communication line for recording information.

  According to the second embodiment, the receiver 400 that has received the mail transmits a reply mail including its own fax number and mail address to the image processing apparatus 1 of the sender. Therefore, it is not necessary for the other party who receives the mail to send a reply mail. As a result, the effort of the other party is saved.

  The present invention can be used for an image processing apparatus having functions such as a facsimile function and a mail transmission / reception function.

1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image processing system. It is a block diagram which shows an example of an image processing apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of operation | movement of an image processing apparatus. It is a figure which shows the image processing system concerning 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation | movement concerning 2nd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Image processing apparatus, 20 ... Main CPU, 28 ... 1st communication part, 29 ... 2nd communication part, 110 ... 1st communication network, 120 ... 2nd communication network, 400 ... Receiver.

Claims (7)

Determining means for determining a destination for the public switched telephone network and a destination for the IP network corresponding to the destination for the public switched telephone network based on predetermined information;
Transmitting / receiving means for transmitting first information to a destination for the IP network determined by the determining means and receiving second information;
Determining means for determining whether or not the destination for the public switched telephone network determined by the determining means matches the destination for the public switched telephone network included in the second information;
The public exchange determined by the determining means when the determining means determines that the destination for the public switched telephone network determined by the determining means matches the destination for the public switched telephone network included in the second information. An image processing apparatus comprising: transmission means for transmitting third information to a destination for a telephone network.   The image according to claim 1, further comprising a determination unit that determines whether or not a destination for the IP network determined by the determination unit matches a destination for the IP network included in the second information. Processing equipment.   When the specified time specified in the second information is included, the transmitting / receiving means transmits the first information at the specified time, or the transmitting means transmits the third information at the specified time. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image processing apparatus is an image processing apparatus.   The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: an erasing unit that erases the third information when the transmitting unit does not transmit the third information. Determining means for determining a destination for the public switched telephone network and a destination for the IP network corresponding to the destination for the public switched telephone network based on predetermined information;
Transmitting / receiving means for transmitting first information to a destination for the IP network determined by the determining means and receiving second information;
Determining means for determining whether or not the destination for the public switched telephone network determined by the determining means matches the destination for the public switched telephone network included in the second information;
The public exchange determined by the determining means when the determining means determines that the destination for the public switched telephone network determined by the determining means matches the destination for the public switched telephone network included in the second information. An image processing system comprising: transmission means for transmitting third information to a destination for a telephone network.   Based on the first information transmitted by the transmission / reception means, the second information including a destination for its own public switched telephone network is transmitted to the transmission / reception means, and the third information transmitted by the transmission means is transmitted. The image processing system according to claim 5, further comprising communication means for receiving information. Computer
Determining means for determining a destination for the public switched telephone network and a destination for the IP network corresponding to the destination for the public switched telephone network based on predetermined information;
Transmitting / receiving means for transmitting first information to a destination for the IP network determined by the determining means and receiving second information;
Determining means for determining whether or not the destination for the public switched telephone network determined by the determining means matches the destination for the public switched telephone network included in the second information;
The public exchange determined by the determining means when the determining means determines that the destination for the public switched telephone network determined by the determining means matches the destination for the public switched telephone network included in the second information. An image processing program for functioning as transmission means for transmitting third information to a destination for a telephone network.

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