JP2014068300A - Line controller - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a line controller capable of reducing a communication charge.SOLUTION: A distributed configuration multi-functional peripheral device comprises a MFP, a slave apparatus, and a BOX. The BOX stores a partner destination telephone number for identifying a voice call destination of the slave apparatus; makes an EEPROM store transmission data on the basis of reception of the transmission data and a FAX telephone number from the MFP; determines whether or not the voice call destination corresponds with a data transmission destination, in the case of receiving the transmission data and FAX telephone number in a period when a voice call is performed in the slave apparatus; performs transmission of the transmission data, subject to detection of completion of the voice call in the slave apparatus, while keeping a connection state of a line connecting with the voice call destination, when it is determined that the voice call destination corresponds with the data transmission destination; and performs transmission of the transmission data after newly establishing a line connection in response to the detection of completion of the voice call in the slave apparatus, when it is determined that the voice call destination does not correspond with the data transmission destination.

Description

  The technology disclosed in the present specification relates to a line control apparatus capable of reducing communication charges.

  A multi-function communication device having a cordless telephone function and a facsimile communication function is known. In addition, there is known a technique for prohibiting execution of facsimile transmission by a multi-function communication device during a call period of a cordless slave. A related technique is disclosed in Patent Document 1.

JP 2007-89040 A

  In some cases, the voice call destination by the cordless handset matches the data transmission destination of facsimile transmission by the multi-function communication device. For example, there is a case where facsimile transmission is performed after the other party is notified by telephone that the facsimile transmission is to be performed. In this case, if technology that prohibits facsimile transmission during the call period of the cordless slave unit is used, the voice call by the cordless slave unit is terminated and the line with the other party is disconnected, and then the line is reconnected to the same destination. It is necessary to perform facsimile transmission again. Then, unnecessary disconnection processing and connection processing of the communication line may be performed. In this specification, the technique which can eliminate such inconvenience is provided.

  The line control device described in this specification includes a multi-function communication device that transmits and receives data signals and performs various function processing, a wireless communication terminal that transmits and receives audio signals and performs voice calls, and a multi-function communication device. A first communication unit that performs communication of data signals, a second communication unit that performs wireless communication of voice signals with a wireless communication terminal, and a communication line unit that performs communication with a communication destination device via a communication line network The first communication unit communicates with the multifunction communication device, the communication line unit communicates with the communication line destination device via the communication line network, and the second communication unit wirelessly communicates. A line control device for a communication device, comprising: a communication terminal that communicates with a communication terminal and communicates an audio signal via a communication line network with a communication line destination device using a communication line unit; Destination information that identifies the voice call destination of the terminal And a storage control means for storing the transmission data in the storage unit in response to receiving the transmission data and the specific information for specifying the data transmission destination of the transmission data from the multi-function communication device, Whether the voice call destination specified by the destination information matches the data destination specified by the specific information when the transmission data and specific information are received during the period when the voice call is being performed on the wireless communication terminal A voice call destination on the condition that the end of the voice call at the wireless communication terminal is detected when the voice call destination and the data transmission destination are determined to match with each other, First data transmission means for transmitting transmission data stored in the storage unit to a data transmission destination specified by the specific information while maintaining a connection state of the connected line; When the determination means determines that the voice call destination does not match the data transmission destination, a new connection is established with the data transmission destination in response to detecting the end of the voice call at the wireless communication terminal. And second data transmission means for transmitting the transmission data stored in the storage unit to the data transmission destination.

  According to this configuration, when the voice call destination matches the data transmission destination, the line connection established for the voice call can be used for data transmission. If the voice call destination and the data transmission destination do not match, the transmission data can be transmitted by newly connecting a line for data transmission after the voice call ends. This makes it possible to reduce the number of times that line connection is executed as compared with the case where line connection for voice communication and line connection for data transmission are executed separately. In many cases, communication charges are incurred when connecting to the line, so that it is possible to reduce the communication charges. In addition, since the time required for line connection for data transmission can be omitted, the communication time can be shortened. According to this configuration, the end of the voice call can be used as a trigger for starting data transmission. Therefore, since data transmission can be started automatically, user convenience can be improved. In addition, since data transmission can be started after the call ends, it is possible to prevent the voice call from being interrupted.

  According to the line control apparatus of the second aspect, it is possible to detect a case where the line connection is released by the user of the data transmission destination. In such a case, the line connection with the data transmission destination can be re-established, and the transmission data can be transmitted to the data transmission destination. Therefore, transmission data can be reliably transmitted.

  When a voice call is made by a call from a wireless communication terminal, the communication fee becomes a burden on the user side who uses the wireless communication terminal. On the other hand, when a voice call is made by an incoming call from a voice call destination, the communication fee is borne by the user of the voice call destination. According to the line control apparatus of claim 3, when a voice call is made by an incoming call from a voice call destination, the line connection established for the voice call is diverted for data transmission. Without re-establishing the connection of the line with the data transmission destination, the transmission data can be transmitted to the data transmission destination. As a result, the communication charge for transmission data can be borne by the user on the transmission data transmission side.

  According to the line control apparatus of the fourth aspect, it is possible to request the user of the voice call destination to maintain the line connection even after the voice call ends. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the line connection is released by the user of the voice call destination. Therefore, the line connection established for the voice call can be used for data transmission.

  According to the line control device of claim 5, another user operates the multi-function communication device while a user is making a voice call using the wireless communication terminal at a location away from the multi-function communication device. When a user wants to send transmission data to the same party as the voice call destination, the user using the wireless communication terminal recognizes that the transmission data is sent to the data destination after the voice call ends. It becomes possible to make it.

1 is a block diagram of a distributed configuration multifunction peripheral device 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st part of the manual transmission operation | movement of BOX. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd part following the 1st part of the manual transmission operation | movement of BOX. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd part following the 2nd part of the manual transmission operation | movement of BOX. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st part of the transmission operation of MFP. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd part following the 1st part of transmission operation | movement of MFP. It is a flowchart which shows the telephone call operation | movement of a subunit | mobile_unit.

<Configuration of distributed configuration multifunction peripheral device>
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a distributed configuration multifunction peripheral device 1 exemplified as the first embodiment according to the present application. The distributed configuration multifunction peripheral device 1 includes a multifunction peripheral device (hereinafter referred to as “MFP”) 10 and a line control device (hereinafter referred to as “BOX”) 31. The BOX 31 is a communication device that controls communication using the telephone line 47. The MFP 10 has a printer function, a scanner function, a copy function, a facsimile function, and the like. Further, the MFP 10 and the BOX 31 can directly perform the wireless communication 202 by the ad hoc mode wireless LAN connection method.

  A configuration of the MFP 10 will be described. The MFP 10 mainly includes a CPU 11, a ROM 12, a RAM 13, an EEPROM 14, a wireless LAN transmission / reception unit 15, a wireless LAN antenna unit 16, a button input unit 17, a panel 18, a printer 19, and a scanner 20. These components are connected to each other via an input / output port 22 so as to communicate with each other.

  The CPU 11 controls each function according to a program stored in the ROM 12 or the like, various signals transmitted / received via the wireless LAN transmitting / receiving unit 15, and the like. The ROM 12 is a non-rewritable memory that stores a control program executed by the MFP 10, and stores programs for executing a wireless LAN easy setting process to be described later. The RAM 13 is a rewritable volatile memory. The RAM 13 stores outgoing call information and incoming call information, which will be described later. The EEPROM 14 is a rewritable nonvolatile memory.

  The wireless LAN transmission / reception unit 15 performs wireless communication 202 in the ad hoc mode via the wireless LAN antenna unit 16. The wireless LAN transmission / reception unit 15 transmits / receives digital signals constituting various data. The button input unit 17 is a key for executing each function of the MFP 10. The panel 18 displays various function information of the MFP 10. The printer 19 is a part that executes printing. The scanner 20 is a part that executes reading.

  The configuration of the BOX 31 will be described. The BOX 31 mainly includes a CPU 32, a ROM 33, a RAM 34, an EEPROM 35, a wireless LAN transmission / reception unit 36, a wireless LAN antenna unit 37, an operation key 38, a panel 39, a modem 40, a communication line connection unit 41, a DCL transmission / reception unit 45, and a DCL antenna unit 46. In preparation.

  The modem 40 is connected to the communication line network 100 via a communication line connection unit 41 and a telephone line 47. The modem 40 modulates document data to be transmitted by the facsimile function into a signal that can be transmitted to the communication line network 100 and transmits the signal via the communication line connection unit 41, or from the communication line network 100 via the communication line connection unit 41. Is received and demodulated into document data.

  The wireless LAN antenna unit 37 is a device that uses a 2.4 (GHz) band. The wireless LAN transmission / reception unit 36 performs the ad hoc mode wireless communication 202 via the wireless LAN antenna unit 37. The wireless LAN transmitting / receiving unit 36 transmits / receives digital signals constituting various data. The DCL antenna unit 46 is a device that uses a 1.9 (GHz) band. The DCL transmission / reception unit 45 performs wireless communication 203 with the slave unit 60 via the DCL antenna unit 46. Then, the voice call signal is transmitted / received by the DCL transmission / reception unit 45.

  The RAM 34 stores outgoing call information, incoming call information, a destination telephone number, and the like. The EEPROM 35 stores transmission data, a FAX telephone number, and the like. The contents of these information will be described later. Since the other configuration of the BOX 31 is the same as the configuration of the MFP 10 described above, detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  The structure of the subunit | mobile_unit 60 is demonstrated. The handset 60 includes a CPU 62, a ROM 63, a RAM 75, an EEPROM 76, a button input unit 68, a panel 69, a DCL transmission / reception unit 65, a DCL antenna unit 66, a microphone 70, a receiver 71, a speaker 72, a vibration unit 73, and an input / output port 64. Mainly prepared. The microphone 70 is a transmitter that acquires a user's voice during a call. The receiver 71 is a receiver that reproduces the other party's voice during a call. The speaker 72 is a part that rings a ringtone or the like. The vibration part 73 is a part which vibrates the subunit | mobile_unit 60. FIG. Since the other configurations of the slave unit 60 are the same as the configurations of the MFP 10 and the BOX 31 described above, detailed description thereof is omitted here. In addition, the child device 60 is assigned a child device ID that is information for uniquely identifying each child device. The handset ID is stored in the ROM 63. By using the child device ID, even when a plurality of child devices 60 are provided, each child device can be distinguished.

  The distributed configuration multifunction peripheral device 1 will be described. The distributed configuration multifunction peripheral device 1 is configured to be physically separated by including the BOX 31 and the MFP 10. Thereby, since it is not necessary to connect the MFP 10 directly to the connector portion of the telephone line 47, the layout of the MFP 10 can be improved and the convenience of the user can be improved.

  Further, for example, when the facsimile function is executed by the distributed configuration multifunction peripheral device 1, data generated by the scanner 20 of the MFP 10 is transmitted to the communication line network 100 via the BOX 31. Data received by the BOX 31 from the communication line network 100 is received by the MFP 10 and printed by the printer 19.

<BOX operation>
The manual transmission operation of the BOX 31 will be described with reference to FIGS. In S <b> 110, the CPU 32 determines whether the call information and the telephone number of the call destination are received from the handset 60. The call information is information indicating that a call is made from the handset 60 to the call destination specified by the call destination telephone number. If received (S110: YES), the process proceeds to S120. In S <b> 120, the CPU 32 stores the call information and the called telephone number in the RAM 34 and transmits them to the MFP 10. Then, the process proceeds to S122.

  On the other hand, when the call information is not received in S110 (S110: NO), the process proceeds to S112. In S <b> 112, the CPU 32 determines whether a call signal and number display information are received from the communication network 100. The number display information is information indicating the call destination telephone number of the caller. If not received (S112: NO), the process proceeds to S124, and if received (S112: YES), the process proceeds to S114.

  In S114, the CPU 32 acquires the call destination telephone number of the caller based on the number display information. Then, a ringing sound ring instruction is transmitted to the handset 60.

  In S <b> 116, the CPU 32 determines whether an external line connection instruction is received from the slave unit 60. The external line connection instruction is transmitted from the slave unit 60 to the BOX 31 when the user presses a call start button provided in the slave unit 60, for example. If an external line connection instruction has not been received (S116: NO), the process proceeds to S124, and if received (S116: YES), the process proceeds to S118.

  In S <b> 118, the CPU 32 stores the incoming call information and the called party telephone number in the RAM 34 and transmits them to the MFP 10. The incoming call information is information indicating that a call has been received from the call destination specified by the call destination telephone number. In S122, the CPU 32 sets the slave unit 60 in an external line connection state. Thereby, it is possible to execute a call process using the handset 60.

  In S <b> 124, the CPU 32 determines whether transmission data and a FAX telephone number have been received from the MFP 10. When not receiving (S124: NO), it progresses to S126. In S <b> 126, the CPU 32 determines whether or not a call end instruction has been received from the handset 60. The call end instruction is information for instructing to end the call processing using the handset 60. If a call end instruction has not been received (S126: NO), the process returns to S110, and if received (S126: YES), the process proceeds to S128. In S128, the CPU 32 disconnects the connection with the communication line network 100 and ends the call processing. In S <b> 130, the CPU 32 transmits a call end notification to the MFP 10. Then, the process returns to S110.

  On the other hand, if the transmission data and the FAX telephone number are received from the MFP 10 in S124 (S124: YES), the process proceeds to S132. In S <b> 132, the CPU 32 stores the transmission data and the FAX telephone number in the EEPROM 35.

  In S <b> 140, the CPU 32 determines whether a voice call using the handset 60 is being executed. The determination may be made, for example, by detecting whether the communication line connection unit 41 is closing the line. When the voice call is not being executed (S140: NO), the process proceeds to S142 and the line is closed. Then, the process proceeds to S184. On the other hand, when the voice call is being executed (S140: YES), the process proceeds to S143.

  In S <b> 143, the CPU 32 determines whether or not the ongoing voice call is started by a call from the handset 60. This determination may be made, for example, based on whether call information is stored in the RAM 34. When the voice call is not started by the call from the handset 60 (S143: NO), it is determined that the voice call is started by the incoming call from the call destination, and the process proceeds to S146.

  In S <b> 146, the CPU 32 transmits a FAX reservation notification command to the MFP 10. The FAX reservation notification command is a command for causing the MFP 10 to execute an operation for notifying that transmission reservation of transmission data is performed. Then, the process proceeds to S147.

  In S147, the CPU 32 executes a FAX transmission reservation process. In the FAX transmission reservation process, the transmission data and the FAX telephone number are stored in the EEPROM 14, and when the transmission condition is satisfied, the line connection with the data transmission destination specified by the FAX telephone number is newly established. This is a process of transmitting stored transmission data to a data transmission destination. As an example of the case where the transmission condition is satisfied, there are a case where the line is opened, a case where a transmission time designated in advance arrives, and the like. Thereby, when the voice call is started by the incoming call from the call destination (S143: NO), the reserved FAX transmission is executed after the end of the voice call. If the voice call destination and the data transmission destination do not match (S144: NO), after the voice call is completed, the line connection with the data transmission destination is newly established and the reserved FAX transmission is performed. Executed. Note that the processes such as line closing, transmission, and line opening performed in the FAX transmission reservation process have already been described, and thus description thereof is omitted here.

  On the other hand, when a voice call is started by a call from the handset 60 (S143: YES), the process proceeds to S144. In S144, the CPU 32 determines whether the voice call destination and the data transmission destination match. This determination may be made by determining whether or not the call destination telephone number specifying the voice call destination matches the FAX telephone number specifying the data transmission destination. If they do not match (S144: NO), the process proceeds to S146, and if they match (S144: YES), the process proceeds to S148.

  In S <b> 148, the CPU 32 transmits a post-call FAX transmission notification command to the handset 60. The post-call FAX transmission notification command is a command for causing the slave unit 60 to execute an operation of notifying the user that the post-call FAX transmission processing is to be executed. The post-call FAX transmission process is a process of transmitting the transmission data to the voice call destination after the voice call at the handset 60 is completed.

  In S <b> 158, the CPU 32 determines whether a call end instruction has been received from the handset 60. If not received (S158: NO), the process returns to S158, and if received (S158: YES), the process proceeds to S159. In S <b> 159, the CPU 32 deletes the information when the call information and the call information are stored in the RAM 34. In S160, the CPU 32 reproduces the voice message. As an example of the content of the voice message, there is content that requests the user of the voice call destination to maintain the handset in an off-hook state for a while after the end of the call.

  In S162, the CPU 32 sends a CNG signal to the voice call destination device. The CNG signal is a FAX identification signal that is used to notify the communication destination device that the own device is FAX. In S164, the CPU 32 determines whether a CED signal and a DIS signal have been received from the voice call destination device. The CED signal is a response signal transmitted from the called side to the CNG signal transmitted from the calling side in the first line establishment sequence stage in the FAX communication. The DIS signal is a signal for transmitting the function of the receiving device to the transmitting FAX machine. When the CED signal and the DIS signal are received (S164: YES), a FAX transmission line is established between the BOX 31 and the voice call destination device. Thereby, transmission / reception of transmission data can be performed. Then, the process proceeds to S182.

  In S <b> 182, the CPU 32 transmits a FAX transmission notification command to the MFP 10. The FAX transmission notification command is a command for causing the MFP 10 to execute an operation for notifying that transmission data is transmitted to the data transmission destination. In S184, the CPU 32 executes a FAX transmission process. As a result, the transmission data stored in the EEPROM 35 is transmitted to the data transmission destination.

  In S186, the CPU 32 determines whether or not the FAX transmission is completed. If not completed (S186: NO), the process returns to S186, and if completed (S186: YES), the process proceeds to S188. In S188, the CPU 32 opens the line. In S <b> 190, the CPU 32 transmits a FAX end notification command to the MFP 10. The FAX end notification command is a command for causing the MFP 10 to execute an operation for notifying that transmission of transmission data has been completed. Then, the process returns to S110.

  On the other hand, in S164, when the CED signal and the DIS signal cannot be received from the voice call destination device (S164: NO), the process proceeds to S172. As an example of a case where a CED signal or the like cannot be received, there is a case where the user of the voice call destination places the handset on-hook during the period from the end of the voice call until the establishment of a FAX transmission line. Can be mentioned. In S <b> 172, the CPU 32 transmits a FAX retransmission notification command to the MFP 10. The FAX retransmission notification command is a command for causing the MFP 10 to perform an operation for notifying that transmission data is to be retransmitted. In S174, the CPU 32 opens the line.

  In S176, the CPU 32 executes a FAX retransmission process. Specifically, a FAX transmission line is established again for the communication destination that is determined to be unable to establish a FAX transmission line in S164. Then, the transmission data is transmitted, and the process returns to S110.

<Operation of MFP>
A transmission operation of the MFP 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. In S <b> 210, the CPU 11 determines whether call information or call information has been received from the BOX 31. If not received (S210: NO), the process proceeds to S216, and if received (S210: YES), the process proceeds to S212. In S212, the CPU 11 stores the received call information or the received call information in the RAM 13. In S214, the CPU 11 causes the panel 18 to display information on the use of the slave unit. The slave unit busy information is information indicating that a voice call using the slave unit 60 is being executed.

  In S <b> 216, the CPU 11 determines whether a call end notification is received from the BOX 31. If not received (S216: NO), the process proceeds to S222, and if received (S216: YES), the process proceeds to S218. In S218, the CPU 11 deletes the call information or the call information stored in the RAM 13. In S <b> 220, the CPU 11 ends the display of the slave unit busy information on the panel 18.

  In S222, the CPU 11 determines whether or not an input of a FAX transmission operation has been accepted. The input of the FAX transmission operation is accepted, for example, when the user operates the button input unit 17 to input the FAX telephone number and press the transmission start button. When the input of the FAX transmission operation is not accepted (S222: NO), the process returns to S210, and when accepted (S222: YES), the process proceeds to S224.

  In S224, the CPU 11 operates the scanner 20 to generate transmission data. In S226, the CPU 11 transmits the transmission data and the FAX telephone number to the BOX 31.

  In S244, the CPU 11 determines whether or not a FAX reservation notification command has been received from the BOX 31. If a FAX reservation notification command has been received (S244: YES), the process proceeds to S248. In S248, the CPU 11 displays the transmission reservation information on the panel 18 for a predetermined time. The transmission reservation information is information indicating that the FAX transmission reservation process has been executed. The predetermined time may be several seconds, for example. Then, the process returns to S210.

  On the other hand, when the FAX reservation notification command has not been received (S244: NO), the process proceeds to S250. In S250, the CPU 11 determines whether or not a FAX retransmission notification command is received from the BOX 31. When a FAX retransmission notification command is received (S250: YES), the process proceeds to S252. In S252, the CPU 11 displays the retransmission information on the panel 18 for a predetermined time. The retransmission information is information indicating that the FAX retransmission process has been executed. Then, the process returns to S210.

  On the other hand, when the FAX retransmission notification command has not been received (S250: NO), the process proceeds to S260. In S <b> 260, the CPU 11 determines whether a FAX transmission notification command has been received from the BOX 31. If not received (S260: NO), the process returns to S244, and if received (S260: YES), the process proceeds to S262. In S <b> 262, the CPU 11 displays information being transmitted on the panel 18. The transmission information is information indicating that transmission data is being transmitted.

  In S <b> 264, the CPU 11 determines whether a FAX end notification command is received from the BOX 31. If not received (S264: NO), the process returns to S264, and if received (S264: YES), the process proceeds to S266. In S266, the CPU 11 displays the transmission completion information on the panel 18 for a predetermined time. The transmission completion information is information indicating that transmission of transmission data has been completed. In S270, the CPU 11 deletes the call information stored in the RAM 13. Then, the process returns to S210.

<Operation of slave unit>
With reference to FIG. 7, the call operation of the slave unit 60 will be described. In S310, the CPU 62 determines whether or not an input of a call operation has been accepted. The input of the call operation is accepted, for example, when the user operates the button input unit 68 to input the telephone number of the callee and press the call start button. When the input of the call operation is accepted (S310: YES), the process proceeds to S312 and the CPU 62 transmits the call information and the telephone number of the called party to the BOX 31. Then, the process proceeds to S318.

  On the other hand, when the input of the call operation is not accepted in S310 (S310: NO), the process proceeds to S314. In S <b> 314, the CPU 62 determines whether a ringing sound ring instruction has been received from the BOX 31. If not received (S314: NO), the process returns to S310, and if received (S314: YES), the process proceeds to S316. In S316, the CPU 62 determines whether or not an input of a call start operation has been received. The input of the call start operation is accepted, for example, when the user presses the call start button of the button input unit 68. When the input of the call start operation is not accepted (S316: NO), the process returns to S310, and when accepted (S316: YES), the process proceeds to S317. In S317, the CPU 62 transmits an external line connection instruction to the BOX 31. Then, the process proceeds to S318.

  In S318, the CPU 62 executes a call process. In S322, the CPU 62 causes the panel 69 to display call information indicating that the call is in progress.

  In S <b> 324, the CPU 62 determines whether a post-call FAX transmission notification command is received from the BOX 31. If not received (S324: NO), the process proceeds to S338, and if received (S324: YES), the process proceeds to S326. In S <b> 326, the CPU 62 executes a process for causing the speaker 72 to sound a notification sound and vibrating the vibration unit 73 for a predetermined time. In S328, the CPU 62 causes the panel 69 to display post-call FAX transmission information. The post-call FAX transmission information is information indicating that transmission data is transmitted to the voice call destination after the voice call ends. Thereby, it is possible to make the user of the slave unit 60 recognize that the post-call FAX transmission process is executed.

  In S338, the CPU 62 determines whether or not an input of a call end operation has been received. The input of the call start operation is accepted, for example, when the user presses the call end button of the button input unit 68. When the input of the call end operation is not accepted (S338: NO), the process returns to S324, and when accepted (S338: YES), the process proceeds to S340. In S340, the CPU 62 transmits a call end instruction to the BOX 31. In S <b> 342, the CPU 62 deletes the post-call FAX transmission information from the panel 69. Then, the process returns to S310.

<Effect>
According to the distributed configuration multifunction peripheral device 1 disclosed in this specification, when the voice call destination matches the data transmission destination (S144: YES), the line connection established for the voice call is established. (S122) can also be used for transmission data transmission (S184). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of times the line is connected as compared to the case where the line connection for voice call and the line connection for transmission data transmission are performed separately. In the communication line network 100, a connection fee is often generated when a line connection is made, so that the communication fee can be reduced. Further, when transmitting transmission data, the time required for connecting the line can be omitted, so that the communication time can be shortened.

  With one line, voice call processing and transmission data transmission processing cannot be performed simultaneously. Therefore, if transmission of transmission data is started during a voice call, the voice call is interrupted. According to the distributed configuration multifunction peripheral device 1 disclosed in this specification, the end of the voice call (S158: YES) can be used as a trigger for starting data transmission (S162). As a result, transmission of transmission data can be automatically started after the voice call ends. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the voice call from being interrupted.

  According to the distributed configuration multi-function peripheral device 1, when the presence or absence of reception of the CED signal and the DIS signal is detected (S164), the line connection is released by the user of the voice call destination (S164: NO). Can be detected. In such a case, by executing the FAX transmission reservation process (S176), it is possible to try to establish a line for FAX transmission again. Therefore, transmission data can be reliably transmitted.

  When a voice call is performed by a call from the handset 60, the communication fee is a burden on the user side who uses the handset 60. On the other hand, when a voice call is made by an incoming call from a voice call destination, the communication fee is borne by the user of the voice call destination. According to the distributed configuration multifunction peripheral device 1 disclosed in this specification, when a voice call is performed by an incoming call from a voice call destination (S143: NO), a FAX transmission reservation process is executed (S143: NO). S176). Therefore, it is possible to transmit the transmission data to the data transmission destination after reestablishing the connection of the line with the data transmission destination without diverting the line connection established for the voice call for data transmission. it can. Thereby, it becomes possible to make the communication charge of transmission data burden on the user side who uses the subunit | mobile_unit 60. FIG.

  According to the distributed configuration multi-function peripheral device 1 disclosed in the present specification, the voice call destination user is requested to maintain the handset in an off-hook state for a while after the call is ended by reproducing the voice message (S160). can do. As a result, it is possible to prevent the connected line from being opened by the user of the voice call destination during the period from the end of the voice call to the establishment of the FAX transmission line. Therefore, the line connection established for the voice call can be used for transmission of transmission data.

  According to the distributed configuration multifunction peripheral device 1 disclosed in this specification, when the voice call destination matches the transmission destination of the transmission data (S144: YES), the post-call FAX transmission processing is executed. Can be executed by the slave unit 60 (S326, S328). As a result, during a period in which a certain user makes a voice call using the handset 60 at a location away from the MFP 10, another user operates the MFP 10 to send transmission data to the same party as the voice call destination. Even in the case of transmission, it is possible to make the user using the handset 60 recognize that the FAX transmission processing after the call is executed.

  The technical elements described in this specification or the drawings exhibit technical usefulness alone or in various combinations, and are not limited to the combinations described in the claims at the time of filing. In addition, the technology illustrated in the present specification or the drawings achieves a plurality of objects at the same time, and has technical utility by achieving one of the objects.

<Modification>
The timing of reproducing the voice message is not limited to when the call is ended (S160). For example, when it is determined that the voice call destination matches the data transmission destination (S144: YES), the voice call may be temporarily shifted to the hold state. Then, a voice message requesting that the handset be kept in the off-hook state for a while after the call is finished may be reproduced during the on-hold period.

  The MFP 10 may perform the matching determination process performed in S144. In this case, in S210, the MFP 10 may receive the destination telephone number from the BOX 31 in addition to the call information or the call information. Further, when an input of a FAX transmission operation is accepted (S222: YES), it is determined whether the voice call destination and the data transmission destination match, and the determination result is transmitted to the BOX 31. The BOX 31 may determine whether or not the voice call destination and the data transmission destination match based on the determination result received from the MFP 10 (S144).

  Even when the voice call is started by the incoming call from the call destination (S143: NO), the process may proceed to S144. Thereby, the communication charge of transmission data can be borne by the user of the voice call destination.

  The operation | movement (S326, S328) which alert | reports to a user that the FAX transmission process after a telephone call performed with the subunit | mobile_unit 60 can also be skipped.

  In BOX 31, the timing of deleting the call information and the call information is not limited to the timing after receiving the voice call instruction as shown in S159, and any timing may be used. For example, the timing after the line is released (S188) may be used.

  The transmission data is not limited to data generated by the scanning process (S224). Various data such as data acquired via the Internet can be handled as transmission data.

  In the present embodiment, the case where a call destination telephone number and a FAX phone number are used as information for determining whether or not a voice call destination matches a data transmission destination has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this form. For example, when the user uses a child device, the child device ID may be used. In this case, when the user inputs a FAX telephone number and a transmission start command to the MFP 10, the slave unit ID may be input. Then, the BOX 31 determines that the voice call destination and the data transmission destination match when the handset ID of the handset 60 during the voice call matches the handset ID input by the MFP 10, and the voice call destination Send transmission data to. This also makes it possible to determine whether or not the voice call destination of the slave unit and the data transmission destination of the transmission data coincide with each other, so that the transmission data is transmitted to a destination not intended by the user. It can be prevented from occurring.

  In S144, when it is determined whether or not the destination telephone number matches the FAX telephone number, not only the case where all the telephone numbers match, but also part of the area code, for example, matches. In some cases, a match determination may be performed. Moreover, although the form which determines automatically the coincidence / mismatch between the voice call destination and the data transmission destination in S144 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this form. A configuration may also be adopted in which the destination telephone number and the FAX telephone number are displayed on the slave unit 60 and a match / mismatch determination input by the user is received.

  The MFP 10 is an example of a multi-function communication device. The subunit | mobile_unit 60 is an example of a radio | wireless communication terminal. The wireless communication 202 is an example of data signal communication. The wireless LAN antenna unit 37 is an example of a first communication unit. The wireless communication 203 is an example of wireless communication of audio signals. The DCL antenna unit 46 is an example of a second communication unit. The communication line connection unit 41 is an example of a telephone line unit. The telephone line 47 is an example of a communication line. The BOX 31 is an example of a line control device. The distributed configuration multifunction peripheral device 1 is an example of a communication device. The destination telephone number is an example of destination information. The CPU that executes S118 and S120 is an example of a partner information storage unit. The FAX telephone number is an example of specific information. The EEPROM 35 is an example of a storage unit. The CPU that executes S132 is an example of a storage control unit. The CPU that executes S144 is an example of a determination unit. The CPU that executes S184 is an example of a first data transmission unit. The CPU that executes S176 is an example of a second data transmission unit. The CNG signal is an example of a notification signal. The CED signal and the DIS signal are examples of a reply signal. The CPU that executes S162 is an example of a notification unit. The CPU that executes S143 is an example of an identification unit. The CPU that executes S160 is an example of a message transmission unit. The CPU that executes S148 is an example of a command transmission unit.

  1: distributed configuration multifunction peripheral device, 10: MFP, 11, 32, 62: CPU, 31: BOX, 35: EEPROM, 41: telephone line connection unit, 60: slave unit, 100: communication line network, 202, 203 :Wireless communication

Claims (6)

A multi-function communication device that transmits and receives data signals to perform various function processing;
A wireless communication terminal for sending and receiving voice signals and making voice calls;
A first communication unit that performs communication of the data signal with the multi-function communication device; a second communication unit that performs wireless communication of the audio signal with the wireless communication terminal; and a communication line destination device and a communication line network. The first communication unit communicates with the multi-function communication device, and the data signal is transmitted to the communication line destination device and the communication line network using the communication line unit. A communication line that communicates with the wireless communication terminal using the second communication unit, and that communicates the audio signal with the communication line destination device via a communication line network using the communication line unit. A control device;
A line control device for a communication device comprising:
Partner information storage means for storing partner information for specifying a voice call destination of the wireless communication terminal;
Storage control means for storing the transmission data in a storage unit in response to receiving transmission data and specific information specifying a data transmission destination of the transmission data from the multi-function communication device;
The data specified by the voice call destination specified by the destination information and the specific information when the transmission data and the specific information are received during a period in which a voice call is being performed at the wireless communication terminal A determination means for determining whether or not the destination matches,
The line connected to the voice call destination on condition that the end of the voice call at the wireless communication terminal is detected when the voice call destination and the data transmission destination are determined to match by the determination means A first data transmission means for transmitting the transmission data stored in the storage unit to the data transmission destination specified by the specific information while maintaining the connection state of
When the determination means determines that the voice call destination and the data transmission destination do not match, in response to detecting the end of the voice call at the wireless communication terminal, a line of the data transmission destination is detected. A second data transmission means for transmitting the transmission data stored in the storage unit to the data transmission destination after newly establishing a connection;
A line control apparatus comprising: A notification means for transmitting the transmission data to the data transmission destination, further comprising a notification means for receiving a reply signal to the notification signal from the data transmission destination;
The first data transmitting means
When the notification means receives the reply signal, the transmission data is transmitted to the data transmission destination,
2. The transmission device according to claim 1, wherein, when the notification unit does not receive the reply signal, the transmission data is transmitted to the data transmission destination after reestablishing a line connection with the data transmission destination. The line control device described. An identification means for identifying whether a voice call at the wireless communication terminal is made by a call from the wireless communication terminal or an incoming call from the voice call destination;
The first data transmitting means
If the identification means identifies that a voice call is being made at the wireless communication terminal by a call from the wireless communication terminal, the condition is that the end of the voice call at the wireless communication terminal is detected. , Send the transmission data to the data transmission destination,
If the identification means identifies that a voice call is being made at the wireless communication terminal by an incoming call from the voice call destination, the line connection with the data destination is re-established, 3. The line control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein transmission data is transmitted to the data transmission destination.   When the determination means determines that the voice call destination and the data transmission destination match, the connection state of the connected line is determined on condition that the end of the voice call at the wireless communication terminal is detected. The line control apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising message transmission means for transmitting a voice message requesting maintenance to the voice call destination. Notification for notifying that the transmission data is transmitted to the data transmission destination after the voice call at the wireless communication terminal is completed when the determination means determines that the voice communication destination and the data transmission destination match. The line control device according to claim 1, further comprising command transmission means for transmitting an operation execution command to the wireless communication terminal. A multi-function communication device that transmits and receives data signals to perform various function processing;
A wireless communication terminal for sending and receiving voice signals and making voice calls;
A first communication unit that performs communication of the data signal with the multi-function communication device; a second communication unit that performs wireless communication of the audio signal with the wireless communication terminal; and a communication line destination device and a communication line network. The first communication unit communicates with the multi-function communication device, and the data signal is transmitted to the communication line destination device and the communication line network using the communication line unit. A communication line that communicates with the wireless communication terminal using the second communication unit, and that communicates the audio signal with the communication line destination device via a communication line network using the communication line unit. A control device;
A communication device comprising:
Partner information storage means for storing partner information for specifying a voice call destination of the wireless communication terminal;
Storage control means for storing the transmission data in a storage unit in response to receiving transmission data and specific information specifying a data transmission destination of the transmission data from the multi-function communication device;
The data specified by the voice call destination specified by the destination information and the specific information when the transmission data and the specific information are received during a period in which a voice call is being performed at the wireless communication terminal A determination means for determining whether or not the destination matches,
The line connected to the voice call destination on condition that the end of the voice call at the wireless communication terminal is detected when the voice call destination and the data transmission destination are determined to match by the determination means A first data transmission means for transmitting the transmission data stored in the storage unit to the data transmission destination specified by the specific information while maintaining the connection state of
When the determination means determines that the voice call destination and the data transmission destination do not match, in response to detecting the end of the voice call at the wireless communication terminal, a line of the data transmission destination is detected. A second data transmission means for transmitting the transmission data stored in the storage unit to the data transmission destination after newly establishing a connection;
A communication apparatus comprising:

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