JP2012191549A - Information processor and ip telephone terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To inhibit a line used from being busy to allow conversation by an IP telephone terminal to be made concurrently with transmission/reception of image data by an information processor.SOLUTION: An information processor 10 is connected with an IP telephone terminal 11 and is configured to transmit image data over a network 9 to an information processor 20 installed in another site 200. The information processor 10 is further configured: to detect whether the IP telephone terminal 11 has established a call connection with the other site 200 when transmitting image data to the information processor 20 installed in the other site 200; and if a call connection is found to have been established with the other site 200, to request the IP telephone terminal 11 to transmit the image data so as to transmit the image data via the IP telephone terminal 11 to the information processor 20 installed in the other site 200.

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus and an IP telephone terminal, and in particular, a technique for communicating with a communication partner provided at another base in an environment where the information processing apparatus and the IP telephone terminal are connected via a network. About.

  In recent years, IP (Internet Protocol) telephones using VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) have become widespread. Under such circumstances, even in an information processing apparatus called a digital multi-function peripheral or MFP (Multi Function Peripheral), for example, when image data is transmitted to another base using the FAX function, it is via a network such as the Internet. Image data can be transmitted (for example, Patent Document 1).

  However, if an image data such as a document is transmitted to the other party who is talking on the IP telephone terminal using the FAX function of the information processing apparatus, the IP telephone terminal already uses a line. Even if the FAX function calls the information processing apparatus at the partner site, the line may be busy and call connection may not be established. Therefore, in this case, there is a problem that image data such as materials cannot be transmitted simultaneously to the other party who is talking on the IP telephone terminal.

  The same applies to a case where an IP telephone terminal is used to make a call with a destination while an image data of a large amount of material is being transmitted using the FAX function of the information processing apparatus. Therefore, even if the IP telephone terminal calls the IP telephone terminal at the partner site, the line is busy, and there is a possibility that the call connection for the telephone call cannot be established. Therefore, also in this case, there is a problem that it is not possible to make a call with the other party simultaneously with the transmission of the image data.

JP 2009-89170 A

  By the way, in recent years, the next generation network (NGN) is becoming widespread as an external network connecting the bases. In this next-generation network, bandwidth is guaranteed, and when a call connection is established between two sites, it is possible to transfer not only a voice call but also various data using the call connection. . Therefore, if such a next-generation network is used, it is considered that a telephone call by an IP telephone terminal and image data transmission by an information processing apparatus can be performed simultaneously. However, in the prior art, there is no technique for realizing this, and there is a problem that if the line is still busy, they cannot be performed simultaneously.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described conventional problems, and an information processing apparatus and an IP which can simultaneously perform a call by an IP telephone terminal and a transmission of image data by an information processing apparatus. The purpose is to provide a telephone terminal.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is connected to an IP telephone terminal via a network, and establishes a call connection with a device provided at another base via the network to generate image data. Whether the IP telephone terminal has already established a call connection with the other base when transmitting image data to the apparatus provided at the other base. Detecting means for detecting whether or not the IP telephone terminal has already established a call connection with the other base in the detecting means. Control means for requesting transmission and transmitting image data to the apparatus provided at the other base via the IP telephone terminal.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus according to the first aspect, when the detection unit is unable to establish a call connection with the apparatus provided at the other base, the IP The telephone terminal is configured to detect whether a call connection has already been established with the other base.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing apparatus connected to an IP telephone terminal via a network, the storage means for storing image data to be transmitted to an apparatus provided at another base, When detecting that the IP telephone terminal has established a call connection with the other base, and when the detection means detects that the IP telephone terminal has established a call connection with the other base, Control means for requesting transmission of the image data stored in the storage means to the IP telephone terminal, and transmitting the image data to the apparatus provided at the other base via the IP telephone terminal; It is the structure characterized by providing.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the information processing apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising user authentication means for authenticating a user, wherein the storage means should be transmitted to an apparatus provided at the other base The image data is stored in association with the user authenticated by the user authentication means, and the control means allows the user associated with the image data stored in the storage means to use the other IP phone terminal. When it is detected that the call connection with the other base is established, the IP telephone terminal is requested to transmit image data associated with the user, and the other base is established via the IP telephone terminal. In this configuration, image data is transmitted to a provided apparatus.

  The invention according to claim 5 is an IP telephone terminal connected via a network to an information processing apparatus having a function of deferring transmission of image data, and establishes a call connection with another base via the network And the information processing apparatus suspends transmission of image data to be transmitted to an apparatus provided at the other base as the communication means establishes a call connection with the other base. Detecting means for detecting whether or not the information processing apparatus detects that the information processing apparatus has suspended transmission of image data to be transmitted to the apparatus provided at the other base in the detecting means. Control means for acquiring image data held by the information processing apparatus, and transmitting the communication means to an apparatus provided at the other base using a call connection established with the other base; , Be prepared A structure characterized by Rukoto.

  The invention according to claim 6 is an IP that is connected to an information processing apparatus that transmits image data via a network, and that establishes a call connection with a device provided at another base via the network to perform a call. Detecting means for detecting whether or not the information processing apparatus has already established a call connection with the other base when the telephone terminal is making a call with a device provided at the other base; When it is detected by the detection means that the information processing apparatus has already established a call connection with the other base, the information processing apparatus is requested to make a call for a call, and the information The processing apparatus includes a communication unit that establishes a call state with a device provided at the other base using a call connection already established with the other base.

  According to the present invention, image data can be transmitted / received using a call connection that has already been established, or a call state can be established. Therefore, it is possible to simultaneously perform a call by the IP telephone terminal and transmission of image data by the information processing apparatus without the line being busy.

It is a figure which shows an example of schematic structure of an information processing system. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions and functional structure of an information processing apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions and functional constitution of an IP telephone terminal. It is a figure which shows operation | movement in case an information processing apparatus transmits image data using the call connection already established of the IP telephone terminal. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process sequence in case an information processing apparatus transmits image data. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed processing procedure of FAX transmission processing performed in the information processing apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of the pending | holding data transmission process performed in information processing apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions and functional structure of the IP telephone terminal in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process sequence which CPU of an IP telephone terminal performs in 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions and functional structure of the IP telephone terminal in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows operation | movement in case IP telephone terminal performs voice communication and video communication using the call connection which the information processing apparatus has already established in 3rd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, members that are common to each other are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a schematic configuration of an information processing system according to the first embodiment. This information processing system has a configuration in which a first base 100 and a second base 200 are connected by a network 9 such as a next-generation network (NGN). In the example shown in the figure, only two bases, the first base 100 and the second base 200, are shown, but the number of bases is not limited to this, and three or more bases are included in the network 9. It may be connected.

  The first base 100 is provided with an information processing apparatus 10 called a digital multi-function peripheral or MFP, an IP telephone terminal 11, and a home gateway 12, and these are mutually connected via a local network 13 such as a LAN. Communication is possible. In addition, the second base 200 is provided with an information processing apparatus 20 called a digital multi-function peripheral or MFP, an IP telephone terminal 21, and a home gateway 22, which are mutually connected via a local network 23 such as a LAN. Data communication is possible. Each of the first base 100 and the second base 200 may be provided with a plurality of information processing apparatuses 10 and 20, or may be provided with a plurality of IP telephone terminals 11 and 21. good.

  The information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 have at least a FAX function, and can transmit and receive image data (FAX data) to each other via the network 9 by the FAX function. The IP telephone terminals 11 and 21 can perform voice communication and video communication with each other using a call connection established via the network 9. The home gateways 12 and 22 are for connecting the information processing apparatus 10 and the IP telephone terminals 11 and 21 connected to the local networks 13 and 23 to the network 9.

  A telephone number for connecting to the information processing apparatus 10 and the IP telephone terminal 11 is registered in the home gateway 12 provided in the first base 100. When the home gateway 12 receives a call via the network 9, the home gateway 12 sends a call signal to at least one of the information processing apparatus 10 and the IP telephone terminal 11 according to the telephone number, and makes a call connection with the calling party Configured to establish.

  In addition, a telephone number for connecting to the information processing apparatus 20 and the IP telephone terminal 21 is registered in the home gateway 22 provided in the second base 200. When the home gateway 22 receives a call via the network 9, the home gateway 22 sends a call signal to at least one of the information processing apparatus 20 and the IP telephone terminal 21 according to the telephone number, and makes a call connection with the calling party. Configured to establish.

  In this embodiment, in order to simplify the explanation, the number of lines that can establish a call connection via the network 9 is limited to one in each of the first base 100 and the second base 200. Moreover, the information processing apparatus 10 and the IP telephone terminal 11 have the same telephone number at the first base 100, and similarly, the information processing apparatus 20 and the IP telephone terminal 21 are also at the second base 200. An example of a common telephone number is shown. In this case, for example, when the call connection has already been established between the IP telephone terminal 11 provided at the first base 100 and the IP telephone terminal 21 provided at the second base 200, The line is busy even if the information processing apparatus 10 provided at one base 100 attempts to establish a call connection for image data transmission by the FAX function to the information processing apparatus 20 provided at the second base. Thus, the call connection cannot be established. And even if such a situation occurs, the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 according to the present embodiment transmit and receive image data using a call connection already established between the IP telephone terminals 11 and 21. Configured to be able to do. This will be described in more detail below.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration and a functional configuration of the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20. The information processing devices 10 and 20 include a CPU 31, a storage device 32, an operation panel 33, a scanner unit 34, a printer unit 35, an image memory 36, and a network interface 37, which are a data bus 38. In this configuration, data can be input / output mutually.

  The CPU 31 is configured to function as various processing units and to control operations of the respective units by executing predetermined programs as the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 are turned on. In particular, in the present embodiment, the CPU 31 is configured to function as a user authentication unit 41, a FAX function unit 42, a communication control unit 43, and a connection detection unit 44 by executing a program.

  The storage device 32 is configured by a nonvolatile storage unit such as a hard disk device. In the storage device 32, user information 32a and a terminal list 32b are stored in advance. The storage device 32 is provided with an image data storage unit 32c for storing image data when the image data to be transmitted to another base is suspended.

  The user information 32a is information in which users who use the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 provided at the respective bases 100 and 200 are registered in advance. The terminal list 32b is information in which the IP telephone terminals 11 and 21 to which the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 provided in the respective bases 100 and 200 are connected via the local networks 13 and 23 are registered in advance. For example, in the information processing apparatus 10, the IP telephone terminal 11 is registered in advance in the terminal list 32b, and in the information processing apparatus 20, the IP telephone terminal 21 is registered in advance in the terminal list 32b.

  The operation panel 33 serves as a user interface when the user uses the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20. The operation panel 33 includes a display unit 33a for displaying various types of information and an operation unit 33b for receiving various types of input operations. The display unit 33a is configured by a color liquid crystal display, for example. The operation unit 33b includes a touch panel key arranged on the display screen of the display unit 33a and push button keys arranged around the display screen. The user can operate the operation panel 33 and log in to the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 to select the FAX function and transmit image data to other bases. At this time, the user operates the operation panel 33 to input the telephone number of the information processing apparatus 20 or 10 provided at the other party base that is the transmission destination of the image data.

  The scanner unit 34 reads a document and generates image data. For example, when transmission of image data by the scan function is instructed, the scanner unit 34 generates image data for reading a document and transmitting it to a partner site. The scanner unit 34 stores the image data generated by reading the document in the image memory 36.

  The printer unit 35 forms an image on a sheet-like print medium such as printing paper based on the input image data and outputs the image. For example, when the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 receive image data by the FAX function, the image data is stored in the image memory 36. For this reason, the printer unit 35 reads out image data stored in the image memory 36 and prints out the image data, thereby performing image output associated with FAX reception.

  The image memory 36 is composed of, for example, a semiconductor memory, and temporarily stores image data generated by the scanner unit 34 or image data received by the FAX function.

  The network interface 37 is for connecting the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 to the local networks 13 and 23. The CPU 31 is configured to transmit and receive image data via the network interface 37.

  Next, each processing unit that functions when the CPU 31 executes a program will be described. As described above, the CPU 31 functions as the user authentication unit 41, the FAX function unit 42, the communication control unit 43, and the connection detection unit 44.

  The user authentication unit 41 performs an authentication process for a user who uses the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20. The user authentication unit 41 performs user authentication by referring to the user information 32a based on, for example, a user ID and a password input via the operation panel 33. As a result, when the user can be specified, the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 are shifted to the login state with the specified user as the login user. Thereby, the login user can use the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20. On the other hand, when the user cannot be specified, the login state is not shifted. In this case, the user cannot use the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20.

  The FAX function unit 42 is a processing unit that transmits and receives image data (FAX data) to and from an information processing apparatus provided at another base. The FAX function unit 42 operates, for example, when the user selects the FAX function after the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 shift to the login state. Then, the FAX function unit 42 controls the scanner unit 34 based on an instruction from the user to perform a document reading operation. Then, the image data stored in the image memory 36 is acquired, and the image data is transmitted to the information processing apparatus at the partner site designated by the user.

  When the FAX function unit 42 receives image data from an information processing apparatus provided at another base, the FAX function unit 42 stores the image data in the image memory 36 and controls the printer unit 35 to control the image data. It is configured to perform print output.

  The communication control unit 43 is a processing unit that establishes a call connection for the FAX function unit 42 to transmit and receive image data to and from the information processing apparatuses 20 and 10 provided at other bases. For example, when the user selects the FAX function and gives an instruction to transmit image data, the communication control unit 43 calls the information processing apparatus at the partner site specified by the user and establishes a call connection. When the call connection is normally established with the information processing apparatus at the partner site, the communication control unit 43 uses the call connection to transmit the image data output from the FAX function unit 42 to the partner site. Transmit to the information processing device.

  However, even when the communication control unit 43 makes a call to the partner base, the call connection is not always established. In such a case, the communication control unit 43 causes the connection detection unit 44 to function.

  When the FAX function unit 42 operates to transmit image data to an information processing apparatus provided at another site, the connection detection unit 44 receives the IP telephone terminals 11 and 21 registered in the terminal list 32b as the destination site. It is detected whether a call connection has already been established with the IP telephone terminal. For example, when image data is transmitted from the information processing apparatus 10 provided at the first base 100 to the information processing apparatus 20 provided at the second base 200, the connection detection unit 44 of the information processing apparatus 10 Then, it is detected whether the IP telephone terminal 11 provided at the first base 100 has already established a call connection with the IP telephone terminal 21 provided at the second base 200.

  As a result, when the call connection is already established between the IP telephone terminal 11 and the IP telephone terminal 21, the connection detection unit 44 specifies the IP telephone terminal 11 that has already established the call connection and performs communication control. Notify the unit 43. On the other hand, when the call connection is not established between the IP telephone terminal 11 and the IP telephone terminal 21, the connection detection unit 44 notifies the communication control unit 43 that there is no established call connection. .

  And the communication control part 43 performs the transmission process of image data based on the detection result by the connection detection part 44, or suspends transmission. For example, when the connection detection unit 44 detects that a call connection has already been established between the IP phone terminal 11 and the IP phone terminal 21, the communication control unit 43 uses the call connection to store image data. In order to perform transmission, the IP telephone terminal 11 is requested to transmit image data, and image data to be transmitted is output to the IP telephone terminal 11. That is, the communication control unit 43 sends image data to the information processing apparatus 20 provided at the partner site via the IP phone terminal 11 that has already established a call connection with the IP phone terminal 21 at the partner site. It is the structure which transmits.

  On the other hand, when the connection detection unit 44 detects that a call connection is not established between the IP telephone terminal 11 and the IP telephone terminal 21, the communication control unit 43 does not transmit image data. In this case, the FAX function unit 42 is configured to store the image data to be transmitted in the image data storage unit 32c and suspend transmission.

  Next, FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration and functional configuration of the IP telephone terminals 11 and 21. The IP telephone terminals 11 and 21 include a network interface 51, a communication control unit 52, a CPU 60, a call circuit 53, a video processing circuit 56, a speaker 54, a microphone 55, an image display unit 57, and a camera 58. It has. The speaker 54 and the microphone 55 are provided in a general receiver. Other members are provided on the main body of the telephone terminal. In the example shown in the figure, dials and push buttons for inputting telephone numbers to the IP telephone terminals 11 and 21 are not shown.

  The network interface 51 is for connecting the IP telephone terminals 11 and 21 to the local networks 13 and 23. The communication control unit 52 is a processing unit that establishes a call connection with the IP telephone terminals 21 and 11 provided at other bases. For example, when the user inputs a telephone number, the communication control unit 52 makes a call based on the telephone number. When a call connection is established with the other party's IP telephone terminal, the call circuit 53 and the video processing circuit 56 function so that the TV telephone communication with the other party can be performed. A speaker 54 and a microphone 55 are connected to the call circuit 53, and an audio signal input from the communication control unit 52 is output to the speaker 54 and an audio signal input from the microphone 55 is output to the communication control unit 52. An image display unit 57 and a camera 58 are connected to the video processing circuit 56, and a video signal input from the communication control unit 52 is output to the image display unit 57 and a video signal input from the camera 58 is transmitted to the communication control unit 52. Output to.

  The communication control unit 52 has a function of separating various signals from signals input via the network interface 51. The audio signal is output to the call circuit 53 and the video signal is output to the video processing circuit 56. Further, the communication control unit 52 outputs a signal other than the audio signal and the video signal to the CPU 60.

  The CPU 60 functions as the data control unit 61 and is configured to process signals other than audio signals and video signals. When the communication control unit 52 is in a state where a call connection is established with an IP telephone terminal at another base, the data control unit 61 receives an image data transmission request from the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 and receives it accordingly. The image data is transmitted to the IP telephone terminal at another base using the already established call connection. Further, when the data control unit 61 receives image data from the IP telephone terminal of the other party with which the call connection is established, the data control unit 61 transmits the image data to the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 connected to the same local network 13 and 23. Configured to output.

  With the configuration as described above, in the information processing system according to the present embodiment, for example, the information processing apparatus 10 provided at the first base 100 uses the FAX function for the information processing apparatus 20 provided at the second base 200. When a call is made to transmit image data, even if the line is busy and a call connection cannot be established, the IP telephone terminal 11 of the first base 100 and the second base 200 are connected. When the IP telephone terminal 21 has already established a call connection, image data can be transmitted using the call connection between the IP telephone terminals 11 and 21.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an operation when the information processing apparatus 10 transmits image data using a call connection already established between the IP telephone terminals 11 and 21. In the example shown in FIG. 4, first, a call connection is established between the IP telephone terminal 11 provided in the first base 100 and the IP telephone terminal 21 provided in the second base 200 (process P1). ). In this state, when the user operates the information processing apparatus 10 provided at the first base 100 and instructs the information processing apparatus 20 at the second base 200 to transmit image data, the information processing apparatus 10 makes the above-described FAX function unit 42 and communication control unit 43 function, and makes a call to the second base 200 via the home gateway 12 (process P2). At this time, since the IP telephone terminals 11 and 21 provided at the first base 100 and the second base 200 have already established a call connection with each other, the information processing apparatus 10 moves to the second base 200. Even if a call is placed, the line is busy and a call connection cannot be established.

  When the information processing apparatus 10 cannot establish a call connection with the information processing apparatus 20 provided at the second base 200, the information processing apparatus 10 causes the connection detection unit 44 described above to function and is registered in the terminal list 32b. It is detected whether the IP telephone terminal 11 has established a call connection with the IP telephone terminal 21 provided at the second base 200. This operation will be described more specifically. The connection detection unit 44 inquires of the IP telephone terminal 11 registered in the terminal list 32b whether the call connection has been established. As a result, when a reply indicating that the call connection has been established is obtained from the IP telephone terminal 11, the connection detection unit 44 determines the telephone number of the other party that has established the call connection from the IP telephone terminal 11. get. Then, the connection detection unit 44 determines whether or not the acquired telephone number matches the telephone number made in the process P2, and if those telephone numbers match, the IP telephone terminal 11 transmits image data. It is detected that a call connection has already been established with the destination site 200. On the other hand, if the telephone numbers do not match, it is detected that the IP telephone terminal 11 has not established a call connection with the partner base 200 that is the image data transmission destination.

  By the operation of the connection detection unit 44 as described above, the IP telephone terminal 11 provided at the first base 100 has already established a call connection with the IP telephone terminal 21 provided at the second base 200. If it is detected, the information processing apparatus 10 issues a transmission request for image data to the IP telephone terminal 21 via the local network 13 (process P3). At this time, the information processing apparatus 10 may clearly indicate that the destination of the image data is the information processing apparatus 20 provided at the second base 200. The information processing apparatus 10 starts outputting image data to be transmitted to the IP telephone terminal 11 via the local network 13 in response to the transmission request for the image data.

  When the IP telephone terminal 11 receives a transmission request for image data from the information processing apparatus 10 in a state where a call connection is established with the IP telephone terminal 21 of the second base 200, the IP telephone terminal 11 is already established. Using the call connection, the image data input from the information processing apparatus 10 is transmitted to the second base 200 (process P4). That is, the IP telephone terminal 11 transmits the image data input from the information processing apparatus 10 to the IP telephone terminal 21 in parallel with the voice communication and the video communication performed with the IP telephone terminal 21.

  When the IP telephone terminal 21 provided at the second base 200 receives the image data transmitted from the IP telephone terminal 11 provided at the first base 100, the information processing apparatus 20 analyzes the data. Specify that the image data is addressed. Then, the IP telephone terminal 21 outputs the image data received from the first base 100 to the information processing apparatus 20 via the local network 23 (process P5).

  When the information processing apparatus 20 provided at the second base 200 receives the image data output from the IP telephone terminal 21, the information processing apparatus 20 performs the same operation as that at the time of FAX reception, thereby performing print output based on the received image data. Do. As described above, in this embodiment, when the information processing apparatus 10 makes a call to a destination base in order to transmit image data to the destination base, the line may be busy and a call connection may be established. Even if it is not possible, if the IP telephone terminal 11 that has already established a call connection with the partner base can be detected at that timing, image data can be transmitted using the call connection. It has become. For this reason, it is possible to simultaneously perform a call by the IP telephone terminal 11 and transmission of image data by the information processing apparatus 10.

  In this embodiment, even if the information processing apparatus 10 makes a call to the partner base to transmit image data, the call connection cannot be established, and the call connection is established with the partner base at that timing. When the IP telephone terminal 11 that has been detected cannot be detected, the image data is stored in the image data storage unit 32c, and transmission is suspended. When the image data stored in the image data storage unit 32c is stored, the information processing apparatus 10 connects the IP telephone terminal 11 registered in the terminal list 32b to the destination base to which the image data is transmitted. It is in a state of periodically detecting whether or not the IP telephone terminal 11 has been established, and makes a transmission request for image data to the IP telephone terminal 11 at the timing when the IP telephone terminal 11 establishes a call connection with the partner base (process P3). . Then, the image data is transmitted using the call connection established between the IP telephone terminal 11 and the IP telephone terminal 21 at the partner base (process P4). Then, the transmission of the image data is completed (process P5).

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the information processing apparatus 10 makes a call to the destination base in order to transmit image data to the destination base, the line becomes busy and a call connection cannot be established. Moreover, even when the IP telephone terminal 11 that has established a call connection with the partner base cannot be detected at that timing, the IP telephone terminal 11 subsequently establishes a call connection with the partner base. Then, image data can be transmitted using the call connection at that timing.

  Further, the information processing apparatus 10 of the present embodiment may be configured to be able to select whether to immediately transmit image data or to defer transmission of image data when the user instructs transmission of image data. In this case, when the user selects to hold the transmission of the image data, the information processing apparatus 10 stores the image data to be transmitted in the image data storage unit 32c and holds the transmission. Similarly to the above, when the image data reserved in the image data storage unit 32c is stored, the information processing apparatus 10 determines that the IP telephone terminal 11 registered in the terminal list 32b is the destination to which the image data is transmitted. Whether or not a call connection has been established with the destination site is periodically detected, and a request for transmission of image data is sent to the IP phone terminal 11 at the timing when the IP phone terminal 11 has established a call connection with the destination site. Perform (process P3). Then, the image data is transmitted using the call connection established between the IP telephone terminal 11 and the IP telephone terminal 21 at the partner base (process P4). Then, the transmission of the image data is completed (process P5). Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the information processing apparatus 10 does not make a call to the partner base, if the IP telephone terminal 11 establishes a call connection with the partner base, the call connection is performed at that timing. The image data can be transmitted using the.

  Next, a processing procedure when the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment transmits image data will be described. 5 to 7 are flowcharts illustrating an example of a processing procedure when the information processing apparatus 10 transmits image data. First, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the information processing apparatus 10 performs user authentication processing based on a user ID, a password, and the like input by the user (step S <b> 1). Then, the information processing apparatus 10 determines whether or not the user can be specified by the user authentication process (step S2). If the user can be specified, whether or not a FAX transmission instruction has been further performed. Is determined (step S3). When a FAX transmission instruction is issued (YES in step S3), the information processing apparatus 10 executes a FAX transmission process (step S4). If the user cannot be specified by the user authentication process (NO in step S2), or if the FAX transmission instruction is not issued (step S3), the FAX transmission process (step S4) is performed. I will not.

  Next, the information processing apparatus 10 determines whether transmission pending data is stored in the image data storage unit 32c (step S5). If there is transmission suspension data (YES in step S5), the information processing apparatus 10 executes suspension data transmission processing (step S6). If no transmission suspension data is stored (NO in step S5), the suspension data transmission processing (step S6) is not performed.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed processing procedure of the FAX transmission process (step S4). When starting this processing, the information processing apparatus 10 inputs image data to be transmitted (step S11). That is, the information processing apparatus 10 inputs an image data to be transmitted by performing an original reading operation by the scanner unit 34. Then, the information processing apparatus 10 determines whether or not to immediately transmit image data based on the selection result by the user (step S12). As a result, when the image data is not transmitted (NO in step S12), the information processing apparatus 10 stores the image data in the image data storage unit 32c and suspends the transmission of the image data (step S13).

  On the other hand, when the image data is immediately transmitted (YES in step S12), the information processing apparatus 10 makes a call to the information processing apparatus 20 of the other party (step S14). Then, it is determined whether or not the partner information processing apparatus 20 is busy (step S15). That is, in this determination, it is determined whether or not a call connection is established with the information processing apparatus 20 of the other party. As a result, when the information processing apparatus 20 of the other party is busy and cannot establish a call connection (YES in step S15), the information processing apparatus 10 reads the terminal list 32b (step S16), and the terminal It is determined whether or not the IP telephone terminal 11 registered in the list 32b has established a call connection with the partner base (step S17). Here, when the IP telephone terminal 11 registered in the terminal list 32b has not established a call connection with the partner base (NO in step S17), the information processing apparatus 10 stores the image data to be transmitted. The image data is stored in the image data storage unit 32c, and transmission of the image data is suspended (step S13).

  On the other hand, when the IP telephone terminal 11 registered in the terminal list 32b has already established a call connection with the partner base (YES in step S17), the information processing apparatus 10 Then, transmission of image data is requested (step S18). Accordingly, the information processing apparatus 10 starts transmission of image data using the call connection established by the IP telephone terminal 11 (step S19). If the information processing apparatus 20 at the other end is not busy in step S15 and the information processing apparatus 10 can establish a call connection with the information processing apparatus 20 (NO in step S15), information processing is performed. The apparatus 10 starts transmitting image data using the call connection (step S19).

  Then, the process waits until the transmission of the image data is finished (step S20). When the transmission of the image data is finished, the FAX transmission process (step S4) is finished.

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a detailed processing procedure of the pending data transmission process (step S6). When starting this processing, the information processing apparatus 10 specifies a base that is a transmission destination of the suspended image data (step S31). Then, the information processing apparatus 10 reads the terminal list 32b (step S32) and confirms whether or not the IP telephone terminal 11 registered in the terminal list 32b is in a state of establishing a call connection (step S33). . Then, the information processing apparatus 10 determines whether or not the IP telephone terminal 11 has established a call connection with the base that is the transmission destination of the image data (step S34). As a result of this determination, if there is no IP telephone terminal 11 that has established a call connection with the base that is the transmission destination of the image data (NO in step S34), the information processing apparatus 10 thereafter (Step S35), and when a predetermined time has elapsed, the processes of steps S33 and S34 are repeated. When the IP telephone terminal 11 that has established a call connection with the base that is the transmission destination of the image data is detected (YES in step S34), the information processing apparatus 10 sends an image to the IP telephone terminal 11. A request for data transmission is made (step S36). Accordingly, the information processing apparatus 10 starts transmission of image data using the call connection established by the IP telephone terminal 11 (step S37). Thereafter, the information processing apparatus 10 transmits the image data until the transmission of the image data ends (step S38), and when the transmission of the image data ends, the pending data transmission process (step S6) ends.

  As described above, the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment is connected to the IP telephone terminal 11 via the local network 13 and is provided at another base 200 via the local network 13 and the network 9. Is established so that image data can be transmitted by establishing a call connection. When the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment transmits image data to the information processing apparatus 20 provided at the other base 200, the IP telephone terminal 11 has already established a call connection with the other base 200. A connection detection unit 44 that detects whether or not the IP telephone terminal 11 is already in a state of establishing a call connection with another base 200 in the connection detection unit 44. 11 includes a communication control unit 43 that requests image data transmission to the information processing apparatus 20 provided at another base 200 via the IP telephone terminal 11.

  Therefore, when the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment transmits image data to the information processing apparatus 20 provided in the other base 200, the IP telephone terminal 11 has already been established with the other base 200. It is possible to transmit image data using a call connection. As a result, it is possible to simultaneously perform a call by the IP telephone terminal 11 and transmission of image data by the information processing apparatus 10. Therefore, it is possible to satisfactorily prevent the inconvenience that the line becomes busy and the image data cannot be transmitted.

  In addition, the connection detection unit 44 in the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to perform an IP phone call when the communication control unit 43 cannot establish a call connection with the information processing apparatus 10 provided at another base 200. It is configured to detect whether the terminal 11 has already established a call connection with another base 200. Therefore, even when the call connection for transmitting the image data cannot be established, the IP telephone terminal 11 immediately transmits the image data using the call connection already established with the other base 200. It can be carried out.

  In addition, the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment includes a storage device 32 for storing image data to be transmitted to the information processing apparatus 20 provided at another base 200, and the connection detection unit 44 uses an IP phone. When it is detected that the terminal 11 has established a call connection with another base 200, the IP telephone terminal 11 is requested to transmit image data stored in the storage device 32, and the IP telephone terminal 11 Thus, the image data is transmitted to the information processing apparatus 20 provided at another base 200.

  Due to such a configuration, when the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment transmits the image data stored in the storage device 32 to the other base 200, the information processing apparatus provided in the other base 200 is the information processing apparatus itself. It is possible to transmit image data to the information processing apparatus 20 at another base 200 using a call connection established by the IP telephone terminal 11 without making a call to the apparatus 20.

  Further, when storing the image data in the storage device 32, the information processing apparatus 10 may store the image data in association with the user specified by the user authentication unit 41. In this case, the IP telephone terminal 11 and the user who uses the IP telephone terminal 11 are registered in advance in the terminal list 32b. When the connection detection unit 44 detects that the user associated with the image data stored in the storage device 32 has established a call connection with another base 200 using his / her IP telephone terminal 11 Then, the communication control unit 43 requests the IP telephone terminal 11 to transmit image data associated with the user, and the information processing apparatus 20 provided in another base 200 through the IP telephone terminal 11. The image data may be transmitted to the device. In the case of such a configuration, for example, when the user at the first base 100 is making a call with the user at the second base 200 via the IP telephone terminals 11 and 21, the necessary materials and the like are stored at the same time. Can be transmitted to the second base 200.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment described above, when the pending data is stored in the information processing apparatus 10, the IP telephone terminal 11 registered in the terminal list 32b is called the image data transmission destination in the information processing apparatus 10. An example in which processing for periodically detecting whether or not a connection has been established has been described. In contrast, in the present embodiment, as the IP telephone terminal 11 establishes a call connection with another base 200, the information processing apparatus 10 transmits to the information processing apparatus 20 provided at the other base 200. A configuration example for detecting whether or not transmission of power data should be suspended will be described. Also in this embodiment, the overall configuration of the information processing system is the same as that described in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration and a functional configuration of the IP telephone terminals 11 and 21 in the present embodiment. The IP telephone terminals 11 and 21 of this embodiment include a network interface 51, a communication control unit 52, a CPU 60, a call circuit 53, a video processing circuit 56, a speaker 54, a microphone 55, and an image display unit 57. The camera 58 and the storage unit 63 are provided. Among these, the network interface 51, the communication control unit 52, the call circuit 53, the video processing circuit 56, the speaker 54, the microphone 55, the image display unit 57, and the camera 58 are the same as those described in the first embodiment. .

  The IP telephone terminals 11 and 21 according to the present embodiment include a storage unit 63 configured by a semiconductor memory or the like, and registration information 64 is stored in the storage unit 63. The registration information 64 is information in which the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 to which the IP telephone terminals 11 and 21 are connected via the local networks 13 and 23 are registered in advance.

  Further, the CPU 60 of this embodiment functions as the data control unit 61 and the hold detection unit 62. The hold detection unit 62 reads the registration information 64 when the communication control unit 52 establishes a call connection with the IP telephone terminal of another base, and the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 registered in the registration information 64 store the image data. It is a processing unit that detects whether or not transmission is suspended. For example, the hold detection unit 62 inquires of the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 registered in the registration information 64 whether or not the hold data is stored, and based on a response from the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 accompanying the inquiry. Thus, the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 in a state where transmission of image data is suspended are detected. In this way, when the hold detection unit 62 detects the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 that hold the transmission of image data, the data control unit 61 functions next in the CPU 60.

  When the hold detection unit 62 detects the information processing devices 10 and 20 that hold the transmission of the image data, the data control unit 61 of the present embodiment reads the image data held from the information processing devices 10 and 20. The communication control unit 52 acquires the information and transmits it to the IP telephone terminal of the other base using the call connection established with the other base. For example, the data control unit 61 requests the pending image data from the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 that have suspended the transmission of the image data. Accordingly, the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 transmit the pending image data to the IP telephone terminals 11 and 21. When the data control unit 61 receives the image data from the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20, the data control unit 61 transmits the image data to the destination site using the already established call connection.

  Similarly to the first embodiment, when the data control unit 61 of this embodiment receives image data from a destination IP telephone terminal with which a call connection is established, the data control unit 61 transmits the image data to the same local network. It is configured to output to the information processing devices 10 and 20 connected to 13 and 23.

  With the configuration as described above, in the information processing system according to the present embodiment, for example, the information processing apparatus 10 provided at the first base 100 uses the FAX function for the information processing apparatus 20 provided at the second base 200. When a call is made to transmit image data, if the line becomes busy and a call connection cannot be established, the image data transmission may be suspended. When the IP telephone terminal 11 provided at the first base 100 establishes a call connection with the IP telephone terminal 21 provided at the destination base 200, an inquiry about the hold data is received from the IP telephone terminal 11. Therefore, as described in the first embodiment, the information processing apparatus 10 does not need to periodically check whether the IP telephone terminal 11 has established a call connection with the destination base, and the IP telephone. Image data can be transmitted at the timing when the terminal 11 establishes a call connection with the partner base.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure performed by the CPU 60 of the IP telephone terminal 11 in the present embodiment. When starting this process, the CPU 60 determines whether or not the communication control unit 52 has established a call connection (step S41). When it is detected that the call connection is established (YES in step S41), the CPU 60 identifies the other party of the call connection (step S42). Here, for example, the telephone number of the other party is specified. Then, the CPU 60 reads the registration information 64 (step S43), and inquires of the information processing apparatus 10 registered in the registration information 64 whether there is pending data (step S44). Then, the CPU 60 determines whether or not there is an information processing apparatus 10 that stores the hold data (step S45), and when there is no information processing apparatus 10 that stores the hold data (NO in step S45). Return to step S41.

  On the other hand, when there is an information processing apparatus 10 storing the hold data (YES in step S45), the CPU 60 determines whether or not the transmission destination of the hold data exists at the partner site where the call connection is established. (Step S46). Here, for example, it is determined whether or not the telephone number of the image data transmission destination matches the telephone number for which the call connection has been established, and if the telephone numbers match, the transmission destination of the hold data is called. It is determined that the connection exists at the partner site that established the connection.

  As a result of the determination, if the destination of the hold data does not exist at the partner site where the call connection is established (NO in step S46), the processing procedure by the CPU 60 returns to step S41. On the other hand, when the transmission destination of the hold data exists at the partner site where the call connection is established (YES in step S46), the CPU 60 acquires the image data held by the information processing apparatus 10 (step S47). . Then, the CPU 60 starts transmission processing of the image data acquired from the information processing apparatus 10 to the IP telephone terminal 21 of the partner base 200 using the call connection established by the communication control unit 52 (step S48). Thereafter, the CPU 60 transmits the image data until the transmission of the image data is completed (step S49), and when the transmission of the image data is completed, the process returns to step S41.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the IP telephone terminal 11 connected via the local network 13 to the information processing apparatus 10 having a function of holding off transmission of image data establishes a call connection with another base 200. And the information processing apparatus 10 should transmit to the information processing apparatus 20 provided at the other base 200 as the communication control section 52 establishes a call connection with the other base 200. The hold detection unit 62 that detects whether or not the transmission of the image data is held, and the image data that the information processing device 10 should transmit to the information processing device 20 provided at the other base 200 in the hold detection unit 62 When the information processing apparatus 10 detects that the information transmission apparatus 10 is suspended, the communication control unit 52 uses the call connection established with the other base 200. , A data control unit 61 to be transmitted to the information processing apparatus 20 provided in the other locations 200 Te which is configured to include.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, it is not necessary for the information processing apparatus 10 to periodically check whether the call connection with the partner base is established by the IP telephone terminal 11. The processing burden on the information processing apparatus 10 can be reduced. In addition, also in this embodiment, since the image data held in the information processing apparatus 10 is transmitted at the timing when the IP telephone terminal 11 establishes a call connection with the other party base, It is possible to simultaneously transmit image data by the processing device.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the above-described first and second embodiments, the example in which the image data is transmitted using the call connection established by the IP telephone terminal 11 when the information processing apparatus 10 transmits the image data has been described. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the IP telephone terminal 11 tries to establish a call connection, if the information processing apparatus 10 has already established a call connection with the partner base, the call connection A configuration example in which voice communication and video communication are performed using the above will be described. Also in this embodiment, the overall configuration of the information processing system is the same as that described in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration and a functional configuration of the IP telephone terminals 11 and 21 in the present embodiment. The IP telephone terminals 11 and 21 according to the present embodiment include a network interface 51, a communication control unit 52, a call circuit 53, a video processing circuit 56, a speaker 54, a microphone 55, an image display unit 57, and a camera 58. And a storage unit 63. Among these, the network interface 51, the call circuit 53, the video processing circuit 56, the speaker 54, the microphone 55, the image display unit 57, and the camera 58 are the same as those described in the first embodiment. The storage unit 63 is the same as that described in the second embodiment, and stores registration information 64.

  In the IP telephone terminals 11 and 21 according to the present embodiment, the communication control unit 52 includes a call connection detection unit 59. The call connection detection unit 59 functions when the communication control unit 52 attempts to make a call to establish a call connection with an IP telephone terminal provided at another base, and is registered in the registration information 64. It is a processing unit that detects whether the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 that have already established a call connection with the base. For example, the call connection detection unit 59 inquires of the information processing devices 10 and 20 registered in the registration information 64 whether or not a call connection has already been established with another base, and the information processing devices 10 and 20 associated therewith. Based on the response from 20, it is determined whether or not a call connection is established. When the information processing devices 10 and 20 have already established a call connection, the call connection detection unit 59 further inquires the information processing devices 10 and 20 about the destination site, and the information processing devices 10 and 20 associated therewith. Based on the response from 20, the destination base where the call connection is established is specified. Then, it is determined whether or not the identified partner site matches the partner site to which the communication control unit 52 is to make a call. This determination is made based on, for example, whether the telephone numbers match.

  When the call connection detection unit 59 detects that the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 have already established a call connection with the other party that the communication control unit 52 is going to make a call as described above, the communication control The unit 52 does not make a call to the other party, and performs voice communication and video communication with the other party's IP telephone terminal using the call connection already established by the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20. That is, the communication control unit 52 requests the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 to make a call for performing voice communication and video communication. Then, when a call is made to the other party's IP telephone terminal via the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 and the other party's IP telephone terminal is ready to make a call, the communication control unit 52 thereafter changes the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 to Audio communication and video communication are started.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an operation when the IP telephone terminal 11 performs voice communication and video communication using a call connection already established between the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20 in the present embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 11, first, a call connection is established between the information processing apparatus 10 provided at the first base 100 and the information processing apparatus 20 provided at the second base 200. Thus, transmission / reception of image data is started (process P10). In this state, when the user operates the IP telephone terminal 11 provided in the first base 100 and performs a dial operation for making a call to the IP telephone terminal 21 in the second base 200, the IP telephone As described above, the terminal 11 causes the call connection detection unit 59 to function, and the information processing apparatus 10 registered in advance in the registration information 64 is already connected to the second base 200 via the home gateway 12. Detect whether or not.

  As a result, when it is detected that the information processing apparatus 10 provided in the first base 100 has already established a call connection with the information processing apparatus 20 provided in the second base 200, the IP The telephone terminal 11 requests the information processing apparatus 10 to call the IP telephone terminal 21 via the local network 13 (process P11).

  When the information processing apparatus 10 receives a call request from the IP telephone terminal 11 in a state in which a call connection is established with the information processing apparatus 20 at the second base 200, the already established call Using the connection, a call is made to the IP telephone terminal 21 provided at the second base 200 (process P12). This signal arrives at the IP telephone terminal 21 via the information processing apparatuses 10 and 20, and the IP telephone terminal 21 rings (process P13). When the handset of the IP telephone terminal 21 is lifted, the IP telephone terminal 11 of the first base 100 and the IP telephone terminal 21 of the second base 200 establish a call connection established by the information processing devices 10 and 20 with each other. It becomes possible to make a call.

  As described above, in this embodiment, for example, when the IP telephone terminal 11 provided at the first base 100 attempts to make a call to the IP telephone terminal 21 provided at the second base 200, the information processing apparatus 10. IP telephone terminal 11 is already established between information processing devices 10 and 20, if the call connection with information processing device 20 at second base 200 is already established and image data is transmitted and received. A call is made to the other party's IP telephone terminal 21 using the established call connection, and voice communication and video communication are performed using the call connection. For this reason, voice communication and video communication can be performed between the IP telephone terminals 11 and 21 simultaneously with transmission and reception of image data without the line being busy.

  As described above, when the IP telephone terminal 11 of the present embodiment makes a call with the IP telephone terminal 21 provided in the other base 200, the information processing apparatus 10 has already established a call connection with the other base 200. A call connection detection unit 59 that detects whether or not the call connection detection unit 59 detects that the information processing apparatus 10 has already established a call connection with another base 200. An IP phone provided in another base 200 using a call connection that the information processing apparatus 10 has already established with the other base 200 by requesting the processing device 10 to make a call. The communication control unit 52 establishes a call state with the terminal 21. With such a configuration, in this embodiment as well, voice communication and video communication can be performed simultaneously with transmission / reception of image data without the line being busy.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although one Embodiment regarding this invention was described, this invention is not restricted to the content mentioned above, It cannot be overemphasized that various modifications are applicable.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the IP telephone terminals 11 and 21 perform not only voice communication but also video communication and video telephone communication is illustrated, but the IP telephone terminals 11 and 21 perform only voice communication. It does not matter.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, for the sake of simplicity of explanation, the telephone number of the information processing apparatus 10 and the IP telephone terminal 11 is common in the first base 100, and similarly in the second base 200. The case where the telephone numbers of the information processing apparatus 20 and the IP telephone terminal 21 are common is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a unique telephone number is assigned to each of the information processing apparatus 10 and the IP telephone terminal 11 in the first base 100, and the information processing apparatus 20 is also connected to the second base 200. A configuration in which a unique telephone number is assigned to each of the IP telephone terminals 21 may be employed. However, in this case, in order to accurately determine in the first base 100 that the information processing apparatus 20 provided in the second base 200 and the IP telephone terminal 21 are provided in the same base, the first base 100 It is preferable that the information processing apparatus 10 or the IP telephone terminal 11 provided in one base 100 stores in advance information in which the telephone number list is registered for each base.

9 Network 10, 20 Information processing device 11, 21 IP phone terminal 12, 22 Home gateway 13, 23 Local network 32 Storage device (storage means)
41 User authentication unit (user authentication means)
43 Communication control unit (control means)
44 Connection detection unit (detection means)
52 Communication control unit (communication means)
59 Call connection detection unit (detection means)
61 Data control unit (control means)
62 Hold detection unit (detection means)

Claims (6)

An information processing apparatus that is connected to an IP telephone terminal via a network, and that establishes a call connection with an apparatus provided at another base via the network and transmits image data,
Detecting means for detecting whether or not the IP telephone terminal has already established a call connection with the other base when transmitting image data to an apparatus provided at the other base;
When the detecting means detects that the IP telephone terminal has already established a call connection with the other base, the IP telephone terminal requests the IP telephone terminal to transmit image data, and the IP telephone Control means for transmitting image data to a device provided at the other base via a terminal;
An information processing apparatus comprising:   The detection means determines whether the IP telephone terminal has already established a call connection with the other base when the call connection with the device provided at the other base cannot be established. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is detected. An information processing apparatus connected to an IP telephone terminal via a network,
Storage means for storing image data to be transmitted to an apparatus provided at another base;
Detecting means for detecting that the IP telephone terminal has established a call connection with the other base;
When the detecting means detects that the IP telephone terminal has established a call connection with the other base, it requests the IP telephone terminal to transmit image data stored in the storage means, and Control means for transmitting image data to an apparatus provided at the other base via an IP telephone terminal;
An information processing apparatus comprising: A user authentication means for authenticating the user;
The storage means stores image data to be transmitted to an apparatus provided at the other base in association with the user authenticated by the user authentication means,
When the control unit detects that the user associated with the image data stored in the storage unit has established a call connection with the other site using the IP telephone terminal, the control unit The transmission of image data associated with the user is requested to the telephone terminal, and the image data is transmitted to a device provided at the other base via the IP telephone terminal. 3. The information processing apparatus according to 3. An IP telephone terminal connected via an information processing apparatus having a function of holding off transmission of image data via a network,
Communication means for establishing a call connection with another site via the network;
Whether or not the information processing apparatus has suspended transmission of image data to be transmitted to an apparatus provided at the other base as the communication means establishes a call connection with the other base. Detecting means for detecting;
When the detection means detects that the information processing device is holding off transmission of image data to be sent to a device provided at the other base, the image held by the information processing device Control means for acquiring data and transmitting the communication means to a device provided at the other base using a call connection established with the other base;
An IP telephone terminal comprising: An IP telephone terminal that is connected to an information processing apparatus that transmits image data via a network, and that establishes a call connection with an apparatus provided at another base via the network,
Detecting means for detecting whether or not the information processing apparatus has already established a call connection with the other base when making a call with the apparatus provided at the other base;
When the detection means detects that the information processing apparatus is already in a state of establishing a call connection with the other base, requests the information processing apparatus to make a call for a call, A communication means for establishing a call state with a device provided at the other base using a call connection established by the information processing apparatus with the other base;
An IP telephone terminal comprising:

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