JP2557746B2 - Image information receiving device - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image information receiving device having an image file receiving function such as an information file device and a facsimile device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 1 shows a typical example of an information file device. A scanner unit (1) optically scans a document original by line scanning to form image information. (2) is an image memory, which temporarily stores image information for one page. (3) is a CRT display, which is an image memory
Display the image information in (2). A printer (4) hard copies the image information in the image memory (2). A codec section (5) performs information compression and expansion of image information and recording and reproduction of information. Reference numeral (6) is an optical disc, in which a plurality of tracks in which address information is recorded in advance are concentrically formed, and the image information is recorded in each track. (7) is a system control unit, which controls each of the above units. Further, the system control unit (7) has a search file therein, and the search address for the image information in the optical disc (6) and the search information for the recorded image information are recorded in the search file. Reference numeral (8) is a keyboard for inputting the search information and various control command signals.

Thus, in such a configuration, the scanner section
The image information input from (1) is temporarily stored in the image memory (2) and displayed on the CRT (3). here,
When search information and a registration command signal are input from the keyboard (8), the codec section (5) encodes the image information in the image memory (2) and records it on the optical disc (6). At this time, the recording address of the image information and the search information in the optical disk (6) are recorded in the search file of the system control unit (7).

When the search information and the search command signal are input from the keyboard (8), the system control section (7) searches the search file for the corresponding search information. The image information is reproduced from the optical disc (6) based on the recording address of the image information in the optical disc (6) obtained from the search result, and the image information is recorded in the image memory (2) by decoding in the codec unit (5). Memorized in. Image memory
The image information stored in (2) is displayed on the CRT (3) and further hard-copied by the printer (4) as required.

[0005] By the way, as a typical device for handling image information, there is a facsimile device for transmitting and receiving image information. In recent years, however, the network configuration has become popular, and the information file device as described above is also required to have a communication function. ing. Japanese Patent Application No. 58-127401 has a communication memory for storing transmission / reception information and a header memory for storing control information for the reception information, and information for storing the reception information on an optical disk by referring to the contents of the header memory. A file system is described.

[0006]

In a facsimile apparatus or an information file apparatus, the received image information is not immediately output and displayed, but a plurality of the image information is temporarily stored in a storage device such as an optical disk or a hard disk, which is required later. Depending on the situation, it is possible to output and display it on a printer or CRT. Then, in that case, desired image information is selected from all the received image information or the received image information, and the image information is output and displayed.

At this time, in order to select the received image information, it is necessary to input and add a keyword such as a title in advance when the image information is received. However, this work is very complicated and puts a heavy burden on the user.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides an image information receiving apparatus which stores received image information and can easily select and display the stored received image information. It is provided.

The present invention is an image information receiving apparatus for receiving image information, and a communication control unit (1) for controlling communication of image information.
4) , a first memory (12) for temporarily storing the received image information received under the control of the communication control unit (14) , a transmission side of the image information prior to receiving the image information, and the communication control unit.
The attribute information obtained by communicating with (14) is stored in the first memory.
A second memory (13) for temporarily storing the received image information of (12) in association with an address for storing the second image;
Display means for displaying the attribute information stored in (13)
(3) and selecting and instructing the attribute information displayed on the display means (3) according to the storage address of the first memory (12) stored in association with the attribute information. The received image information corresponding to the attribute information is read from the first memory (12) and output, and the keyword is input.
If you are instructed to register, you will receive the keyword
Image information and memory are stored in the memory for registration (7, 6)
If no code is specified, the above attribute information and received image information
And are stored in the registration memory (7, 6) .

In relation to the address of the first memory (12) which stores the received image information in the second memory (13) , the transmission side of the image information and the communication control unit prior to the reception of the image information.
By storing the attribute information obtained by the communication with (14) and selecting the attribute information stored in the second memory (13) , the first memo stored in association with the attribute information < According to the storage address of the memory (12) , the received image information corresponding to the attribute information selected and instructed is read from the first memory (12) . When registering the read received image information,
If you enter a keyword and are prompted to register, enter it.
Memory for storing keywords and received image information (7, 6)
If no keyword is specified, the attribute information
Information and received image information in the memory for registration (7, 6)
It

[0011]

FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral (10) is an NCU (line control unit) for controlling the telephone line (9), and reference numeral (11) is a modem for modulating / demodulating transmission / reception information. (12) is a first memory, which temporarily stores the received information. (13) is a second memory which stores management information as attribute information for the received information. Such management information includes the information amount and resolution of received information, communication destination information of transmitted / received information, the first memory (1
2) Refers to the storage address etc. of the received information in. A communication control unit (14) controls each of these units to perform information communication. The other parts are the same as those in FIG. 1, and the same reference numerals are given and the description thereof is omitted.

First, the operation of transmitting information to the facsimile will be described with reference to the control sequence diagram of FIG.

By inputting the transmission mode signal from the keyboard (8), the system controller (7) and the communication controller
(14) is set to the transmission mode.

When a keyword is input from the keyboard (8), the system control unit (7) operates the codec unit (5) based on the keyword to reproduce one page of transmission information from the optical disk (6). And store it in the image memory (2). Further, the system control unit (7) sends the management information (size, resolution, etc.) of the transmission information by the communication signal to the communication control unit.
Send to (14).

Then, the telephone (not shown) makes a call (ring tone) to the facsimile apparatus on the receiving side. Corresponding to this, from the receiving side DIS (Digital Indentificati
onSignal: Digital initial identification signal and NFS (Non St)
andard Facility: non-standard operation) signal is sent. This DIS signal includes information indicating the receiving mode (size of receivable information, resolution and receiving speed).

When the DIS signal is taken into the communication control unit (14) via the NCU (10) and the modem (11), the communication control unit (1
4) sends out an NSS (Non Standard Step) signal and a training signal via the modem (11) and NCU (10). The NSS signal contains destination information.

Telephone line (9) by the above training signal
When the so-called training of the transmitter / receiver is completed, the communication control unit (14) sends out a TCF (Training Check Confirmation) signal. If this TCF signal is correctly received by the receiving side, the receiving side will receive the CFR (Confi
rmation to Receive: Sends a signal.

At this time, the communication control unit (14) determines the transmission mode from the reception mode included in the DIS signal, and the transmission mode is determined by the system control unit (7) by the PHCIN (Phase C In) signal. ).

The above communication period from the DIS signal to the CFR signal is a communication period of the control signal between the transmitting and receiving devices prior to the transmission of information, and is called phase B.

The system control unit (7) operates the codec unit (5) by taking in the PHCIN signal, encodes the transmission information stored in the image memory (2), and then the ST (transmission start) signal. To the communication control unit (14).
The communication controller (14) sends out the transmission information via the modem (11) and the NCU (10) by taking in the ST signal. This period is called Phase C. When such sending is completed, the communication control unit (14) sends an RTC (Return to Contral) signal to the receiving side via the modem (11) and the NCU (10) and sends an END (end) signal to the system. Control unit
Send to (7). If there is more information to be transmitted, the system control unit (7) sends the FAX signal again to the communication control unit (14).
Send to. Here, the communication control unit (14) determines whether or not the transmission mode is changed by comparing the management information included in the previously received FAX signal with the management information received just now.

When there is a mode change, the communication control unit (14) sends an EOM (End of Message) signal to the receiving side. When the receiving side receives the EOM signal, the MCF (Mes
sage Confirmation: Image signal reception confirmation) signal is sent.
After that, the operation of the phase B described above is started, and the control signals are exchanged.

Thus, the system control unit (7) is the PHCIN
By receiving the signal, the codec section (5) is operated to read the transmission information from the optical disk (6) and store it once in the image memory (2). After this storage is completed, the system control unit (7) sends an ST signal, and the communication control unit (14) receives it and sends the transmission information.

According to the GIII standard, the line is automatically disconnected when no information is received for 6 seconds after the reception side CFR signal is transmitted. Therefore, the communication control unit (14) is
Immediately after receiving the signal, a dummy signal consisting of 0 signal is sent out until the reading of information from the optical disk (6) is completed as described above, and the line connection state is maintained.

On the other hand, when the transmission mode is not changed, the communication control section (14) sends out the MPS signal in place of the above-mentioned EOM signal. The receiving side receives the MPS signal and sends out the MCF signal. After that, the transmission information is read from the optical disc (6) and transmitted.

When all transmissions are completed, the system control unit
(7) sends an SDEND (transmission completed) signal to the communication control section (14). The communication control unit (14) has an EOP (End of Procedur).
e: End of procedure) signal is sent, the MCF signal from the receiving side is confirmed, and then a DCN (Disconect: disconnect) signal is sent to disconnect the telephone line. And the communication control unit
(14) transmits a PROEND signal to the system control section (7), and the transmission mode ends.

Next, the operation of receiving information from the facsimile will be described with reference to FIG.

The communication control unit (14) includes an NCU (10) and a modem.
When the incoming call is confirmed via (11), the system control unit (7) is set to the receiving mode, and the CED (Colled Station Identificati
on: After receiving the called station identification signal, the phase B stage is entered as described above. Here, the NSF signal includes a signal indicating reception by the information file device. The communication control unit (14) stores the destination information and the management information included in the NSS signal from the transmission side in the second memory (13). Then, the communication control unit (14) receives the first memory (1) specified by the reception information system control unit (7) sent from the transmission side.
Store at the address of 2). Where the system controller
(7) stores the address in the second memory (13) in association with the management information. Further, by providing a clock circuit (not shown), the reception date / time information can be stored in the second memory 13 by the system controller 7.

After that, when there is a change in the communication mode and in the case of communication of a plurality of pages, the control procedure between the transmitting and receiving devices is performed in exactly the same manner as the transmission operation described above. Then, the received information is sequentially stored in the first memory (12), and the management information and the address are stored in the second memory (13).

Further, the transmitting / receiving operation between the information file devices will be described with reference to FIG. The information file device shown in FIG. 2 is the receiving side. In response to the call (ring tone) from the transmission side, the communication control unit (14) outputs the CED signal,
The NSF signal and the DIS signal are transmitted. At this time, the system control unit (7) is set to the reception mode by the detection of the calling.

The transmitting side detects the DIS signal and detects the SDFM.
When a signal is sent to notify that the transmission is by the information file device, the communication control unit (14) notifies the receivable reception mode by the ADFM signal. As a result, the SMOD (mode transmission) signal including the transmission mode (size of information to be transmitted, resolution, etc.) and destination information is transmitted on the transmission side instead of the NSS signal.

The communication control section (14) records the transmission mode management information in the second memory (13). Then, the communication control unit (14) stores the received information in the address of the first memory (12) designated by the system control unit (7). Thereafter, the information is received in the same manner.

In FIGS. 3 to 5, the same signals are all denoted by the same symbols, and the operation procedure is exactly the same.

As described above, the received image information is sequentially stored in the first memory (12), the communication destination information, the management information of the received information, and the attributes such as the address of the received information in the first memory (12). The information is stored in the second memory (13) respectively.

Next, the operation of processing the received information will be described with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

When the display of the attribute information is instructed from the keyboard (8), the system control unit (7) reads all the attribute information from the second memory (13) and displays it on the CRT (3).

Then, the processing mode is input by the keyboard (8). The processing mode includes, for example, display by the CRT (3) or the printer (4), registration on the optical disk (6) and deletion.

When the display mode is instructed and the attribute information of the received information to be displayed is selected and instructed, the system control unit (7) reads the received information from the first memory (12) based on the attribute information and the codec. The section (5) is operated to decode the received information and store it in the image memory (2). Then, the received information can be displayed by operating the CRT (3) or the printer (4).

When the registration mode is instructed and the attribute information of the reception information to be registered is selected, the system control unit
In (7), the received information is stored in the image memory (2) in the same manner as in the display mode described above.

Here, when a registration signal is input from the keyboard (8), the system control unit (7) reads out the above attribute information from the second memory (13) and performs system control using the attribute information as search information. Stored in the search file in the section (7) and the received information in the image memory (2) in the codec section.
After being encoded at (5), it is written on the optical disc (6). At this time, the write address of the received information on the optical disk (6) is stored as the search information in the search file in the system control unit (7) like the attribute information.

On the other hand, when a registration signal is input after inputting an arbitrary keyword (title for received information, etc.) from the keyboard (8), the system control unit (7) causes the second memory (1
3) The keyword is stored as search information in the search file without reading the attribute information.

As described above, any received information can be registered with any search information. When you specify the deletion mode and select the attribute information of the received information to be deleted,
The system control unit (7) includes a first memory (12) and a second memory (1
The storage area for the received information and attribute information in 3) is cleared and each information is deleted. Such an erasing operation may be performed automatically after the registration is completed in the registration mode described above.

As is apparent from the above description, the present invention provides management information (attribute information) obtained between the image information transmitting side and the communication control section (14) prior to receiving the image information.
Is stored in the second memory (13) in association with the storage address of the first memory (12) storing the received image information, thereby displaying the management information stored in the second memory (13) , By selecting desired management information from the inside, image information corresponding to the management information is read from the first memory (12 ) and displayed and output by the printer (4) and the CRT (3) . That is, without any special input work
Information for selection can be added to the received image information, and desired image information can be easily displayed by selecting the information. Also, when registering the received image information,
Received image information indicating the registration mode and not registering
When you select the attribute information of the
Stored as search information in the search file in (7) and received
The image information is stored in the optical disc (6). Meanwhile, the registration mode
Key entered in the command
Store word in search file in system controller (7)
Then, the received image information is stored in the optical disc (6). That is,
When registering received image information, for all received image information
Rather than entering and specifying keywords, special keywords
Keyword is attribute information for received image information that does not require code
The user inputs a keyword by substituting as
The trouble of giving instructions can be reduced.

As a result, a user-friendly image information receiving device is provided. Although the information file device is described as the image information receiving device in the present embodiment, the invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a facsimile device that stores the received image information in the storage unit.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a typical information file device.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an information file device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a control sequence diagram of a transmission operation.

FIG. 4 is a control sequence diagram of a reception operation.

FIG. 5 is a control sequence diagram of a transmission / reception operation.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (3) CRT (4) Printer (6) Optical disk (7) System controller (12) First memory (13) Second memory (14) Communication controller

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Tetsuichi Emi 2-18 Keihan Hondori, Moriguchi City Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Masaaki Sato 2-18-2 Keihan Hondori, Moriguchi City Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Hidefumi Matsuura 2-18, Keihanhondori, Moriguchi City Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (56) Reference JP-A-58-80959 (JP, A) JP-A-58-153453 (JP, A) JP-A 57-76658 (JP, A) JP 59-99576 (JP, A)

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A communication control unit (1) for controlling communication of image information.
4) , a first memory (12) for temporarily storing the received image information received under the control of the communication control unit (14) , a transmission side of the image information prior to receiving the image information, and the communication control unit.
The attribute information obtained by communicating with (14) is stored in the first memory.
A second memory (13) for temporarily storing the received image information of (12) in association with an address for storing the second image;
Display means for displaying the attribute information stored in (13)
(3) and selecting and instructing the attribute information displayed on the display means (3) according to the storage address of the first memory (12) stored in association with the attribute information. If the received image information corresponding to the attribute information is read from the first memory (12) and output, and the registration is instructed by inputting the keyword,
Memory for registering keywords and received image information (7, 6)
If no keyword is specified,
Stores sex information and received image information in registration memory (7, 6)
An image information receiving apparatus characterized by being configured as follows.