JP2583845B2 - Image transmission device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to an image transmitting apparatus having a function of creating a sentence using character keys such as numeric keys and alphabet keys.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, a facsimile apparatus provided with an alphabet key has been known, but this alphabet key was mainly used only as a one-touch dial key.

In other words, the conventional facsimile machine does not have a function of creating a sentence using an alphabet key or the like.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

For this reason, there is a drawback that even when a simple sentence needs to be sent, it must be once written on paper and then transmitted. Moreover, unless a word processor or the like is used, transmission was possible only with handwritten characters.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 58-130664 discloses a facsimile apparatus which includes a keyboard capable of inputting character information, and converts character information input from the keyboard or character information created in advance and stored in a memory into a facsimile signal. It is disclosed to convert and transmit.

However, the above-described conventional example does not consider a process when transmission of a character string signal is selected during transmission of image information obtained by reading a document.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to reduce the labor of an operator who selects transmission of a character string signal again after transmission of image information when transmission of a character string signal is selected during transmission of image information. It is another object of the present invention to provide an image transmitting apparatus capable of transmitting a character string signal promptly after transmitting image information, as well as transmitting the image information.

[Means for solving the problem]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an image transmitting apparatus for transmitting image information obtained by reading a document, a character key, a command key for setting a mode for creating a text, Sentence creating means for forming and storing a character string signal in response to pressing of the character key and the command key; selecting means for selecting transmission of the character string signal formed by the sentence creating means; and transmission of image information When transmission of a character string signal is selected by the selecting means other than inside, after performing a pre-procedure process with an image receiving device as a communication partner, transmitting a character string signal to the image receiving device, And transmitting means for transmitting the character string signal by omitting the pre-procedure after terminating the transmission of the image information being transmitted when transmission of the character string signal is selected by the selecting means during transmission of the image information. Thing A.

〔Example〕

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an image transmitting apparatus to which the present invention is applied. In the image transmitting apparatus that transmits image information,
Alphanumeric key C-1 and command key C for creating sentences
-2, a sentence creating means C-3 for forming a character string signal in response to pressing of the alphanumeric key C-1 and the command key C-2, and a character string signal formed by the sentence creating means C-3 sequentially. Transmission means C-4 for transmitting.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of a facsimile apparatus to which the present invention is applied.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 2 denotes the use of a telephone network for data communication and the like, and connection control to a telephone exchange network by connecting to a terminal of the line and switching to a data communication path for holding a loop. Control unit NCU (Network Control U
nit). The signal line 2a is a telephone line. This N
CU2 receives the signal on signal line 26a, and if the signal level is "0", connects the telephone line to the telephone side (that is, connects signal line 2a to signal line 2b). NCU2 is connected to signal line 26
If the signal of a is input and this signal level is "1",
The telephone line is connected to the facsimile machine side (that is, the signal line 2a is connected to the signal line 2c). In a normal state, the telephone line is connected to the telephone.

 4 is a telephone.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a hybrid circuit for separating a transmission system signal and a reception system signal. That is, the transmission signal on the signal line 12a is transmitted to the telephone line via the signal line 2c and the NCU 2. The signal sent from the other party is output to signal line 6a via NCU 2 and signal line 2c.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a reading circuit, which sequentially reads image signals for one line in the main scanning direction from a transmission original to create a signal sequence representing binary values of white and black. This reading circuit 8 is a CCD (Charge Coupled Device)
And the like and an optical system. And
The signal sequence binarized into white and black is output to the signal line 8a.

Reference numeral 10 denotes an encoding circuit. The encoding circuit 10 inputs the signal on the signal line 26e, and when the signal level is "0", inputs the binarized data output on the signal line 8a. When the signal level of the signal line 26e is "1", the binarized data of the signal line 24a output from the text creation circuit 24 is input. Then, the input data is encoded [MH (Modified Huffman) encoding or
MR (Modified Read) encoding], and outputs the encoded data to the signal line 10a.

Reference numeral 12 denotes a modulator that performs modulation based on the known CCITT recommendation V27ter (differential phase modulation) or V29 (quadrature modulation). The modulator 12 receives a signal on the signal line 10a, performs modulation, and outputs modulated data to the signal line 12a.

Reference numeral 14 denotes a demodulator that performs demodulation based on the known CCITT recommendation V27ter (differential phase modulation) or V29 (quadrature modulation). The demodulator 14 receives the signal on the signal line 6a, performs demodulation, and outputs demodulated data to the signal line 14a.

A circuit 16 receives demodulated data output to the signal line 14a and outputs the decoded (MH (Modified Huffman) or MR (Modified Read) decoded) data to the signal line 16a.

Reference numeral 18 denotes a recording circuit which receives the decoded data (the signal on the signal line 16a) and sequentially records the data for each line of white and black signals. When a pulse occurs on the signal line 26c, the signal line 2
The signal 4a is input, and white and black signals are sequentially recorded for each line. That is, a sentence or the like created using a numeric keypad, an alphabet key, or the like is recorded.

20 is an operation unit. When the alphabet keys A to Z included in the operation unit are pressed, a signal is output to the signal line 20a. Also, number key 0
9 and * and # keys are pressed, the signal line 20
A signal indicating that is output to b. When the start key, the text transmission key, the mode setting key, and the cursor movement key are pressed, a signal indicating that fact is output to the signal line 20c. The operation of each of these keys will be described later in detail.

Reference numeral 22 denotes a display unit for displaying 10 characters on the left and right of the character on which the cursor is located. Information for 10 characters on the left and right of the character on which the cursor is placed is output to the signal line 26b.

Reference numeral 24 denotes a sentence creation circuit, which creates a sentence via a signal line 26d by pressing an alphabet key, a numeric key, or the like. The created text is output to the signal line 24a as a binary signal sequence of white and black.

26 is a control circuit for controlling the operation process described below. First, a case where a text is created by operating the operation unit 20 will be described.

The operator first presses the numeric key "1" following the mode setting key to select the text creation mode. Next, a sentence is created using the ten keys, alphabet keys, * key (acting as a space key), * key (acting as a line feed key), and a cursor movement key. At this time, information corresponding to 10 characters on the left and right of the character on which the cursor is positioned is output to the signal line 26b, and the display unit 22 displays the information. Then, when the text has been created, the mode setting key is pressed again. The created sentence is sentence creation circuit 24
Is accumulated in When the created text is recorded by the recording circuit 18, the "W" key may be pressed after the mode setting key.

On the other hand, when transmitting the created text to the communication partner,
After connecting the line, press the text transmission key.
In the case of automatic transmission, a text transmission key is pressed after automatic transmission using a one-touch key or a speed dial key. As a result, the created text is transmitted to the other party device that automatically originated the call.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a control procedure to be executed by the control circuit 26 shown in FIG.

In FIG. 3, it is assumed that a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 26a as an initial state, and the telephone line is connected to the telephone. Further, it is assumed that the signal line 26e is set to output a signal of signal level "0" and transmit information read from a document.

In step S30, it is determined whether or not the text creation mode has been selected, that is, whether or not the mode setting key and the numeric key "1" have been continuously pressed (signal line 20b, signal line 20c).
Is determined by inputting the signal of the above). If the text creation mode is selected, that is, if the mode setting key and the numeric key "1" are continuously pressed, the process proceeds to step S32.
Proceed to. On the other hand, if the text creation mode is not selected, that is, if the mode setting key and the numeric key “1” are not continuously pressed, the process proceeds to step S34.

In step S32, a sentence is created. Numeric keys, alphabet keys,
Sentences are created by pressing the “*” key, “#” key, and cursor movement key. This key input is determined by inputting the signals of the signal lines 20a, 20b, and 20c. Then, a sentence is created in the sentence creation circuit 24 via the signal line 26d. Also, information for 10 right and left characters of the line where the cursor is located is output to the signal line 26b.
Then, when the mode setting key is pressed again, the creation of the sentence ends.

In step S34, it is determined whether or not the text recording mode has been selected, that is, whether or not the mode setting key and the "W" key have been continuously depressed (input signals of signal lines 20a and 20c are determined). Is done. When the text recording mode is selected, that is, when the mode setting key and the “W” key are continuously pressed, the process proceeds to step S36. On the other hand, when the text recording mode is not selected, that is, when the mode setting key and the “W” key are not continuously pressed, the process proceeds to step S38.

In step S36, the created text is recorded. That is, a pulse is generated on the signal line 26c.

In step S38, it is determined whether or not the text transmission mode has been selected, that is, whether or not the text transmission key has been pressed (determined by inputting a signal on signal line 20c). When the text transmission mode is selected, that is, when the text transmission key is pressed, the process proceeds to step S40. On the other hand, if the text transmission mode is not selected, that is, if the text transmission key is not pressed, step S3
Go to 0.

When proceeding to step S40, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 26a, and the telephone line is connected to the facsimile machine.

 Step S40 represents a pre-procedure.

In step S42, a sentence is transmitted. Before image transmission, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 26e, and control is performed so that the signal output from the text creation circuit 24 is encoded. When the transmission of the text is completed, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 26e, and the transmission is set so that the information read from the document is transmitted.

Step S44 represents a post procedure. When the post-procedure is completed, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 26a, and the telephone line is connected to the telephone.

If the text transmission mode is selected during the transmission of the image information (step S38), the transmission of the text is performed after ending the transmission of the image information, omitting the previous procedure (step S40) (step S42). .

In addition, by creating a text while transmitting the image information and pressing the text transmission key, it is possible to transmit the text created after the image information is transmitted.

〔The invention's effect〕

As described above, according to the present invention, even when a simple sentence is sent, it is possible to transmit by keying in from the operation unit without handwriting, and to create a sentence even at the time of image transmission. Therefore, a versatile image transmitting apparatus can be obtained.

Further, according to the present invention, when transmission of a character string signal is selected during transmission of image information, the transmission of the image information being transmitted is terminated, and then the character string signal is transmitted without performing the previous procedure. Therefore, if the transmission of the character string signal is selected during the transmission of the image information, not only the operator's trouble of selecting the transmission of the character string signal again after the transmission of the image information can be saved, but also the image information can be saved. The character string signal can be transmitted immediately after the transmission of the character string signal.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an image transmitting apparatus to which the present invention is applied, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of a facsimile apparatus to which the present invention is applied, and FIG. 3 is a control circuit 26 shown in FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a control procedure to be executed by the user. 2 NCU, 4 Telephone, 6 Hybrid circuit, 8 Reading circuit, 10 Coding circuit, 12 V27ter or V29 modulator, 14 V27ter or V29 demodulator, 16 Decoding circuit, 1
8 recording circuit, 20 operation unit, 22 display unit, 24
... sentence creation circuit, 26 ... control circuit.

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] An image transmitting apparatus for transmitting image information obtained by reading a document, comprising: a character key; a command key for setting a mode for creating a text; A text creating means for forming and storing a character string signal in response to pressing, a selecting means for selecting transmission of a character string signal formed by the text creating means, and a selecting means other than during transmission of image information, When transmission of a character string signal is selected, after performing pre-procedure processing with an image receiving device that is a communication partner, a character string signal is transmitted to the image receiving device, and during transmission of image information, A transmission means for transmitting the character string signal by omitting the pre-procedure after terminating the transmission of the image information being transmitted when the transmission of the character string signal is selected by the selection means. Dress .