JP2010171494A - Composite terminal apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a composite terminal apparatus capable of shifting a mode to an interrupt mode only when interrupt copy is required, and when shift to the interrupt mode is impossible, notifying a user of the impossibility of mode shift. <P>SOLUTION: The composite terminal apparatus includes: a first receiving part for receiving data transmitted through a network; a second receiving part for receiving data transmitted through a telephone line; an input part for accepting external data; an interrupt determination part which when an input part accepts the input of external data during the receiving processing of network data by the first receiving part, determines that interrupt processing based on the external data can be executed, and when the input part accepts the input of the external data during the receiving processing of telephone line data by the second receiving part, determines that interrupt processing based on the external data can not be executed; and an execution control part which when the interrupt determination part determines that the interrupt processing is impossible, executes interrupt processing based on the external data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a composite terminal apparatus connectable to a network and a telephone line.

  Conventionally, for example, in a composite terminal device having a print function, when an interrupt process is instructed by an instruction command from the host computer side while the composite terminal device is executing a print job, the composite terminal device stores it in the work area. There has been a composite terminal device that temporarily copies data relating to a print job to a save area, and executes the process by allocating the interrupt process instructed by the instruction command to the work area. Then, after the interruption process is completed, such a composite terminal device re-copys the data related to the print job copied to the save area again to the work area and executes the process related to the print job (for example, Patent Documents). 1).

JP 2001-334707 A

  However, in the composite terminal apparatus having the above configuration, for example, it is used for a print job such as a PDL (Page Description Language) used for a print job based on a received FAX signal (hereinafter referred to as a FAX reception print job) and a copy job. When the FAX receiving print job is being processed, the composite terminal device cannot execute the interrupt copying even if an instruction to execute interrupt copying is given during processing of the FAX receiving print job. There was a problem that it was interrupted and only the interrupt copy function could be used, so that it was not possible to enter so-called interrupt mode.

  Such a transition to the interrupt mode is unnecessarily attempted even if the composite terminal is not in a device state capable of executing a print job such as copying, and the user is informed that the transition to the interrupt mode is impossible. Is not notified, and there is a problem that the composite terminal device is not easy to use.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and the problem of the present invention is that the transition to the interrupt mode is possible only when the interrupt copy is necessary, and the transition to the interrupt mode is impossible. In some cases, a composite terminal device capable of notifying the user of the fact is provided.

  In order to solve the above problems, a composite terminal device according to the present invention receives a first receiving unit that receives network data transmitted via a network, and telephone line data transmitted via a telephone line. A second receiving unit, an input unit that accepts input of external data output from the external data output mechanism, and an input unit that accepts external data input during network data reception processing by the first receiving unit; When it is determined that interrupt processing based on external data can be executed and the input unit accepts external data input during reception processing of telephone line data by the second receiving unit, interrupt processing based on external data cannot be executed. If the interrupt determination unit and the interrupt determination unit determine that interrupt processing is possible, the interrupt execution unit executes interrupt processing based on external data. And a controlling unit.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to shift to the interrupt mode only when interrupt copying is necessary, and to notify the user when it is impossible to shift to the interrupt mode. Thus, the usability of the composite terminal device can be improved.

It is a block diagram explaining the function structure of a compound terminal device. It is a figure explaining the structural example of an operator panel. It is a figure explaining a job setting part. It is a flowchart explaining the processing operation of a compound terminal device. It is a flowchart explaining the determination method of the possibility of transfer to the interrupt mode by the interrupt determination part. An example of the kind of PDL which can be analyzed and translated by the composite terminal device is shown. It is a time chart explaining the process of a compound terminal device. It is a time chart explaining the process of a compound terminal device. It is a block diagram explaining the function structure of a compound terminal device. It is a flowchart explaining the determination method of the possibility of transfer to the interrupt mode by the interrupt determination part. It is a time chart explaining the process of a compound terminal device. It is a time chart explaining the process of a compound terminal device.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, this invention is not limited to the following description, In the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention, it can change suitably.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the composite terminal device 114 according to the first embodiment. The composite terminal device 114 is connected to a host PC 101 as a host device via a LAN (Local Area Network) cable 103, and is connected to a FAX 102 as a host device via a telephone line cable 104. The composite terminal device 114 can receive the print data transmitted from these host devices and print an image based on the print data on a recording sheet.

  The composite terminal device 114 having such functions includes a PC data receiving unit 105, a FAX data receiving unit 106, a PC data analyzing unit 107, a copy data analyzing unit 108, a job managing unit 109, and a print control unit. 110, an engine unit 111, an interrupt determination unit 112, an interrupt execution control unit 113, an operator panel 115, a device setting unit 116, a job setting unit 117, and an image reading unit 118.

  The PC data receiving unit 105 receives print data transmitted from the host PC 101 via the LAN cable 103.

  The FAX data receiving unit 106 receives print data transmitted from the FAX 102 via the telephone line cable 104.

  When receiving print data from the host PC 101, the PC data analysis unit 107 analyzes the print data and analyzes and translates PDL in PCL (Printer Command Language) and PS (PostScript) format, for example.

  When the copy data analysis unit 108 receives the print data from the FAX 102, the copy data analysis unit 108 analyzes the print data and analyzes and translates the PDL in the Hiper-MIP format, for example.

  The job management unit 109 generates a print job based on the received print data and comprehensively manages the print job. The job management unit 109 sets the job setting unit 117 with reference to the analysis result of the print data analyzed by the PC data analysis unit 107 or the copy data analysis unit 108.

  The print control unit 110 outputs the print job generated by the job management unit 109 to the engine unit 111 and controls the engine unit 111 in an integrated manner.

  The engine unit 111 is, for example, an electrophotographic print engine, and receives an input of a print job from the print control unit 110 and prints an image based on print data on a recording sheet.

  When receiving an interrupt copy execution request while executing a print job based on the print data transmitted from the host PC 101, the interrupt determination unit 112 permits execution of the interrupt copy and print data transmitted from the FAX 102. When an interrupt copy execution request is received during execution of a print job based on the print data, the analysis result of the print data analyzed by the PC data analysis unit 107 or the copy data analysis unit 108 is determined to prohibit execution of the interrupt copy. Judge from.

  The interrupt execution control unit 113 executes processing related to the transition to the interrupt mode. That is, when the interrupt determination unit 112 permits execution of interrupt copying, the interrupt execution control unit 113 notifies the job management unit 109 of an interrupt request, and temporarily stops printing for the print job being executed. Execute interrupt copy.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the operator panel 115 includes a copy mode key 201, a FAX mode key 202, a scanner mode key 203, a print mode key 204, and a composite terminal device that accepts device mode switching of the composite terminal device 114. Reference numeral 114 denotes an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel 205 for displaying the device status, selection contents selected by the user, etc., a numeric keypad 206 for accepting numerical input such as the number of copies, and an interrupt key for accepting interrupt copy execution requests 207, a stop key 208 that accepts a request to interrupt the processing being executed, a color copy key 209 that accepts a selection of color copy or monochrome copy when copying is executed, and a monochrome copy key 210. The configuration of the operator panel 115 shown in FIG. 2 shows one form of the configuration example. In addition to this, for example, an arrow for facilitating selection of a selection item displayed on the LCD panel 205 A configuration including a key or the like may be used.

  The device setting unit 116 holds the setting value of the composite terminal device 114 input by the user via the operator panel 115.

  The job setting unit 117 sets the print job setting values set by the job management unit 109 based on the print data analysis result analyzed by the PC data analysis unit 107 or the copy data analysis unit 108 as shown in FIG. In a simple table format.

  The image reading unit 118 reads and reads an image on a document such as a document feeder such as a flat bed or an automatic paper conveyance device, or a light source or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor. A scanner device having an image reading device for generating image data based on a document.

  Next, the processing operation of the composite terminal device 114 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining processing related to the transition to interrupt copying in the composite terminal device 114.

  First, in step S401, the composite terminal device 114 receives the print data by the PC data receiving unit 105 via the LAN cable 103 if the host device that transmits the print data is the host PC 101, and the host device is the FAX 102. For example, the FAX data receiving unit 106 receives print data via the telephone line cable 104.

  When the PC data receiving unit 105 or the FAX data receiving unit 106 receives the print data, the job management unit 109 generates a print job (step S402) and also sends the print data to the PC data analysis unit 107 or the copy data analysis unit 108. An instruction is given to analyze the received print data.

  Here, when the print data is received by the PC data receiving unit 105, the PC data analyzing unit 107 analyzes the print data. When the print data is received by the FAX data receiving unit 106, the copy data analyzing unit 108 is printed by the copy data analyzing unit 108. Perform analysis. For the image data generated by the image reading unit 118, the copy data analysis unit 108 analyzes the image data. Then, the PC data analysis unit 107 or the copy data analysis unit 108 outputs the print data analysis result to the job management unit 109.

  Next, the job management unit 109 instructs the PC data analysis unit 107 or the copy data analysis unit 108 to analyze and translate the print data (step S404), and prints the page data generated by the translation of the print data and the print data. Associate with a job.

  Then, the job management unit 109 outputs the print job and page data to the print control unit 110. The print control unit 110 to which the print job and page data are input outputs the page data to the engine unit 111, and the engine unit 111 starts printing an image based on the input page data (step S405).

  Here, reception processing is defined as processing related to reception of print data transmitted from the host device, analysis of print data, translation (print data editing and expansion processing), and printing of an image based on the print data.

  When the user presses the interrupt key 207 of the operator panel 115 at a certain timing after the reception processing is started (step S406), the device setting unit 116 sets that the user has pressed the interrupt key 207 as a setting value. The interrupt determination unit 112 is instructed to actually determine whether or not to enter the interrupt mode. Receiving the instruction, the interrupt determination unit 112 determines whether or not to enter the interrupt mode (step S407). Note that, as described above, the interrupt mode represents a state in which processing related to a print job is temporarily interrupted and only the interrupt copy function can be used.

  Here, a method for determining whether or not to enter the interrupt mode by the interrupt determination unit 112 will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a method for determining whether or not to enter the interrupt mode by the interrupt determination unit 112.

  First, the interrupt determination unit 112 determines whether or not the device mode of the composite terminal device 114 is the copy mode by acquiring a setting value from the device setting unit 116. Here, when the device mode of the composite terminal device 114 is not the copy mode (No in step S502), the interrupt determination unit 112 determines that the interrupt is prohibited (step S505). On the other hand, when the device mode of the composite terminal device 114 is the copy mode (Yes in step S502), the processing by the interrupt determination unit 112 proceeds to step S503. Note that the copy mode is a state in which the user presses the copy mode key 201 on the operator panel 115 and the device setting unit 116 sets that as a setting value, and the composite terminal device 114 can execute copying. Represents.

  Next, the interrupt determination unit 112 inquires of the job management unit 109 via the PC data analysis unit 107 or the copy data analysis unit 108 whether there is a current print job. If there is no print job (No in step S503), the interrupt determination unit 112 determines that interrupts are prohibited (step S505). On the other hand, if there is a print job (step S503 Yes), the processing by the interrupt determination unit 112 proceeds to step S504.

  Next, the interrupt determination unit 112 determines whether the currently existing print job is a print job based on the print data received via the telephone line cable 104. In other words, the processing here is processing for determining whether or not the currently existing print job is a print job (FAX reception print job) based on print data received from the FAX 102 via the telephone line cable 104. The interrupt determination unit 112 is a print job setting value held by the job setting unit 117 via the PC data analysis unit 107, the copy data analysis unit 108, or the job management unit 109. 4: With reference to the receiving destination, it is determined whether or not the currently existing print job is based on print data received via the telephone line cable 104. If the currently existing print job is a FAX reception print job (Yes in step S504), the interrupt determination unit 112 determines that interrupt is prohibited (step S505). On the other hand, if the currently existing print job is not a FAX reception print job (No in step S505), the interrupt determination unit 112 determines that an interrupt is possible (step S506).

  Here, the reason why the interruption of the FAX reception print job is prohibited will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 shows an example of types of PDL that can be analyzed and translated by the composite terminal device 114. As shown in FIG. 6, the PDL used for the copy job and the PDL used for the FAX reception print job are both printer description languages called Hiper-MIP format. In the PDL program, each of the PCL format, the PS format, and the Hiper-MIP format has only one resource, and the same PDL cannot be processed at the same time. That is, for example, when the FAX reception print job is temporarily stopped, the interrupt copy job cannot be processed. This is because the interrupt copy job uses the same memory area and setting values used in the FAX reception print job, so the interrupt copy job is suspended after the FAX reception print job is paused. This is because printing cannot be resumed after execution. If it is possible to have two PDL resources in the Hiper-MIP format, interrupts can be permitted even during processing of a FAX received print job, but having the same two programs All PDLs have only one resource because of problems such as system memory capacity and so on. For these reasons, interrupts are prohibited for FAX print jobs.

  With reference to FIG. 4 again, the processing after step S408 will be described. When the interrupt determination unit 112 determines that the transition to the interrupt mode is possible (Yes in step S408), the interrupt determination unit 112 notifies the interrupt execution control unit 113 to that effect. Upon receipt of the notification, the interrupt execution control unit 113 notifies the job management unit 109 of an interrupt request, and temporarily stops printing of the print job being executed (step S409). When the print job being executed is temporarily stopped, the interrupt execution control unit 113 shifts the device mode of the composite terminal device 114 to the interrupt mode (step S410).

  When the user presses the color copy key 209 or the monochrome copy key 210 on the operator panel 115, the interrupt execution control unit 113 reads the image on the document with respect to the image reading unit 118 in order to execute the interrupt copy. Give instructions. Upon receiving the instruction, the image reading unit 118 reads an image on the document and generates image data based on the read image. The image reading unit 118 that has generated the image data notifies the interrupt execution control unit 113 that the image reading has been completed. Upon receiving the notification, the interrupt execution control unit 113 outputs the image data generated by the image reading unit 118 to the copy data analysis unit 108 and causes the job management unit 109 to execute a printing process related to the interrupt copy.

  On the other hand, when the interrupt determination unit 112 determines that the transition to the interrupt mode is impossible (No in step S408), the interrupt determination unit 112 displays the fact on the LCD panel 205 of the operator panel 115, and enters the interrupt mode. Migration is prohibited (step S411).

  FIG. 7 is a time chart for explaining processing of the composite terminal device 114 when the user presses the interrupt key 207 of the operator panel 115 at a certain timing during processing of print data transmitted from the host PC 101. FIG. 7 shows a case where the user presses the interrupt key 207 while the composite terminal device 114 is developing print data received from the host PC 101. In this case, since the PDL of the print data transmitted from the host PC 101 is in the PCL format or PS format, interrupt copying can be executed.

  FIG. 8 is a time chart for explaining processing of the composite terminal device 114 when the user presses the interrupt key 207 of the operator panel 115 at a certain timing during processing of print data transmitted from the FAX 102. FIG. 8 shows a case where the user presses the interrupt key 207 while the print data received from the FAX 102 is expanded by the multifunction terminal device 114 as in FIG. In this case, since the PDL of the print data transmitted from the FAX 102 is in the Hiper-MIP format, interrupt copying cannot be executed.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when a reception request for a FAX print job is made from the FAX 102 while the composite terminal apparatus 114 is processing print data, the composite terminal apparatus 114 itself is currently busy with respect to the FAX 102. It is also possible to restrict sending and receiving a FAX print job from the FAX 102 by transmitting a command to the effect.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, the processing related to the print data transmitted from the FAX via the telephone line cable and the standby state in which no job exists are prohibited from being interrupted. Only the transition to the interrupt mode is possible. Therefore, the composite terminal device cannot be used exclusively for copying, and the usability is improved.

[Second Embodiment]
The configuration of the composite terminal apparatus 914 according to the second embodiment is substantially the same as the configuration of the composite terminal apparatus 114 according to the first embodiment. Therefore, in the description of the second embodiment, the same portions as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different portions are described.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the composite terminal apparatus 914 according to the second embodiment. The composite terminal device 914 includes an interrupt execution control unit 913 and an external memory image reading unit 918 instead of the interrupt execution control unit 113 and the image reading unit 118 of the composite terminal device 114 according to the first embodiment.

  The interrupt execution control unit 913 executes processing related to the transition to the interrupt mode. That is, when the interrupt determination unit 112 permits execution of direct printing, the interrupt execution control unit 913 notifies the job management unit 109 of a direct print request, and temporarily stops printing related to the print job being executed. At the same time, direct printing is executed.

  The external memory image reading unit 918 includes, for example, a connector for connecting an external memory such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, a controller, and the like, and reads image data stored in the external memory.

  The processing operation of the composite terminal device 914 according to the present embodiment can be performed in the same manner as the composite terminal device 114 according to the first embodiment. Therefore, the description will be given using FIG. 4 again.

  First, in step S401, the composite terminal device 914 receives the print data by the PC data receiving unit 105 via the LAN cable 103 if the host device that transmits the print data is the host PC 101, and the host device is the FAX 102. For example, the FAX data receiving unit 106 receives print data via the telephone line cable 104.

  When the PC data receiving unit 105 or the FAX data receiving unit 106 receives the print data, the job management unit 109 generates a print job (step S402) and also sends the print data to the PC data analysis unit 107 or the copy data analysis unit 108. An instruction is given to analyze the received print data.

  Here, when the print data is received by the PC data receiving unit 105, the PC data analyzing unit 107 analyzes the print data. When the print data is received by the FAX data receiving unit 106, the copy data analyzing unit 108 is printed by the copy data analyzing unit 108. Perform analysis. For the image data generated by the image reading unit 118, the copy data analysis unit 108 analyzes the image data. Then, the PC data analysis unit 107 or the copy data analysis unit 108 outputs the print data analysis result to the job management unit 109.

  Next, the job management unit 109 instructs the PC data analysis unit 107 or the copy data analysis unit 108 to analyze and translate the print data (step S404), and prints the page data generated by the translation of the print data and the print data. Associate with a job.

  Then, the job management unit 109 outputs the print job and page data to the print control unit 110. The print control unit 110 to which the print job and page data are input outputs the page data to the engine unit 111, and the engine unit 111 starts printing an image based on the input page data (step S405).

  Here, reception processing is defined as processing related to reception of print data transmitted from the host device, analysis of print data, translation (print data editing and expansion processing), and printing of an image based on the print data.

  When the user presses the interrupt key 207 of the operator panel 115 at a certain timing after the reception processing is started (step S406), the device setting unit 116 sets that the user has pressed the interrupt key 207 as a setting value. The interrupt determination unit 112 is instructed to actually determine whether or not to enter the interrupt mode. Receiving the instruction, the interrupt determination unit 112 determines whether or not to enter the interrupt mode (step S407). The interrupt mode represents a state in which processing related to a print job is temporarily interrupted, image data is read from the external memory by interrupt, and only the direct print function can be used.

  Here, a method for determining whether or not to enter the interrupt mode by the interrupt determination unit 112 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining a method for determining whether or not the interrupt determination unit 112 can shift to the interrupt mode.

  First, the interrupt determination unit 112 acquires a setting value from the device setting unit 116 to determine whether or not the device mode of the composite terminal device 914 is the print mode. Here, when the device mode of the composite terminal device 914 is not the print mode (No in step S1002), the interrupt determination unit 112 determines that the interrupt is prohibited (step S1005). On the other hand, when the device mode of the composite terminal device 914 is the print mode (Yes in step S1002), the processing by the interrupt determination unit 112 proceeds to step S1003. The print mode refers to image data in which the user presses the print mode key 204 on the operator panel 115, the device setting unit 116 sets that as a setting value, and the composite terminal device 914 is stored in the external memory. This indicates that the direct printing can be executed.

  Next, the interrupt determination unit 112 inquires of the job management unit 109 via the PC data analysis unit 107 or the copy data analysis unit 108 whether there is a current print job. If there is no print job (No in step S1003), the interrupt determination unit 112 determines that interrupts are prohibited (step S1005). On the other hand, when there is a print job (step S1003 Yes), the processing by the interrupt determination unit 112 proceeds to step S1004.

  Next, the interrupt determination unit 112 determines whether the currently existing print job is a print job based on the print data received via the telephone line cable 104. In other words, the processing here is processing for determining whether or not the currently existing print job is a print job (FAX reception print job) based on print data received from the FAX 102 via the telephone line cable 104. The interrupt determination unit 112 is a print job setting value held by the job setting unit 117 via the PC data analysis unit 107, the copy data analysis unit 108, or the job management unit 109. 4: With reference to the receiving destination, it is determined whether or not the currently existing print job is based on print data received via the telephone line cable 104. If the currently existing print job is a FAX reception print job (step S1004 Yes), the interrupt determination unit 112 determines that interrupt is prohibited (step S1005). On the other hand, when the currently existing print job is not a FAX reception print job (No in step S1005), the interrupt determination unit 112 determines that interrupt is possible (step S1006).

  With reference to FIG. 4 again, the processing after step S408 will be described. When the interrupt determination unit 112 determines that the transition to the interrupt mode is possible (Yes in step S408), the interrupt determination unit 112 notifies the interrupt execution control unit 913 to that effect. Upon receiving the notification, the interrupt execution control unit 913 notifies the job management unit 109 of an interrupt request and temporarily stops printing of the print job being executed (step S409). When the print job being executed is temporarily stopped, the interrupt execution control unit 913 shifts the device mode of the composite terminal device 914 to the interrupt mode (step S410).

  When the user presses the print mode key 204 on the operator panel 115, the interrupt execution control unit 913 reads the image data stored in the external memory with respect to the external memory image reading unit 918 in order to execute direct printing. Give instructions. Receiving the instruction, the external memory image reading unit 918 reads the image data stored in the external memory. Then, the external memory image reading unit 918 notifies the interrupt execution control unit 913 that reading of the image data is completed. Upon receiving the notification, the interrupt execution control unit 913 outputs the image data read by the external memory image reading unit 918 to the copy data analysis unit 108 and causes the job management unit 109 to execute a printing process related to the interrupt copy.

  On the other hand, when the interrupt determination unit 112 determines that the transition to the interrupt mode is impossible (No in step S408), the interrupt determination unit 112 displays the fact on the LCD panel 205 of the operator panel 115, and enters the interrupt mode. Migration is prohibited (step S411).

  FIG. 11 is a time chart illustrating processing of the composite terminal device 914 when the user presses the print mode key 204 of the operator panel 115 at a certain timing during processing of print data transmitted from the host PC 101. FIG. 11 shows a case where the user presses the print mode key 204 while the composite terminal device 914 is developing the print data received from the host PC 101. In this case, since the PDL of the print data transmitted from the host PC 101 is in the PCL format or the PS format, direct printing can be executed.

  FIG. 12 is a time chart for explaining processing of the composite terminal device 914 when the user presses the print mode key 204 of the operator panel 115 at a certain timing during processing of print data transmitted from the FAX 102. FIG. 12 shows an example of the case where the user presses the print mode key 204 while the print data received from the FAX 102 is expanded by the composite terminal apparatus 914 as in FIG. In this case, since the PDL of the print data transmitted from the FAX 102 is in the Hiper-MIP format, direct printing cannot be executed.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, the processing related to the print data transmitted from the FAX via the telephone line cable and the standby state where no job exists are prohibited from being interrupted. Only the transition to the interrupt mode enables direct printing of the image data stored in the external memory by the interrupt. Therefore, the composite terminal device cannot be used exclusively for direct printing from the external memory, and the usability is improved.

  In the description of the first embodiment and the second embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a composite terminal device has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any device that handles image data can be used. For example, the present invention can be applied to an image processing apparatus such as a copying machine.

101 Host PC
102 FAX
103 LAN cable 104 Telephone line cable 105 PC data reception unit 106 FAX data reception unit 107 PC data analysis unit 108 Copy data analysis unit 109 Job management unit 110 Print control unit 111 Engine unit 112 Interrupt determination unit 113 Interrupt execution control unit 114 Composite terminal Device 115 Operator panel 116 Device setting unit 117 Job setting unit 118 Image reading unit 201 Copy mode key 202 FAX mode key 203 Scanner mode key 204 Print key 205 LCD panel 206 Ten key 207 Interrupt key 208 Stop key 209 Color copy key 210 Monochrome copy key 913 Interrupt execution control unit 914 Compound terminal device 918 External memory image reading unit

Claims (4)

A first receiver for receiving network data transmitted via the network;
A second receiver for receiving telephone line data transmitted via the telephone line;
An input unit for receiving input of external data output from the external data output mechanism;
When the input unit accepts the input of the external data during the network data reception process by the first reception unit, it is determined that an interrupt process based on the external data can be executed, and the second reception unit An interrupt determination unit that determines that an interrupt process based on the external data is not executable when the input unit receives the input of the external data during the reception process of the telephone line data;
A composite terminal device comprising: an interrupt execution control unit that executes an interrupt process based on the external data when the interrupt determination unit determines that the interrupt process is possible.   2. A job setting unit that holds whether the network data is received by the first receiving unit or the telephone line data is received by the second receiving unit as reception information. Composite terminal device.   The composite terminal apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the external data output mechanism includes an image reading unit that reads an image on a document.   2. The composite terminal apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the external data output mechanism includes an image reading unit that reads an image stored in an external memory.