JP2667342B2 - Communication device and communication system - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to relates to a communication system connecting the facsimile terminal in the telephone network, in particular the Fakushi
Storage function for storing and reading images from millimeter terminals
And a communication system using the same .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, the use of facsimile machines has been rapidly increasing, and large facsimile networks have been constructed. Such a network connects a facsimile terminal to a telephone network, provides a facsimile storage and conversion device, and
Simultaneous communication, in which the same message is transmitted from one facsimile terminal to a number of facsimile terminals at a specified time, or one facsimile terminal registers a message with a predetermined identification code in a storage and conversion device, and the same as other facsimile terminals Utilization methods such as mailbox communication for extracting a registered message by inputting an identification code have been developed.

[0003]

However, in the case of the above-mentioned conventional mailbox communication, the sender simply registers the message in the storage and conversion device, and the recipient specifies the message after an appropriate time. Only a communication form such as extracting a transmitted message can be used, and it has been impossible to provide a system suitable for various communication services.

[0004] The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and in particular, provides paid facsimile information to unspecified recipients.
Communication system and communication suitable for the communication service
It is intended to provide a communication device. Specifically, the company
Pay for facsimile information provided by
Prevents being taken out without paying,
Facsimile information paid for the recipient was extracted
If you later settle your account,
It is possible to prevent the loss of calculation
It is like that.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a communication apparatus having a plurality of storage areas, each storing different facsimile information in each storage area, and a facsimile apparatus in a designated storage area. a transmission terminal for transmitting the information to specify the desired storage area, a communication cis and a receiving terminal which receives facsimile information in the specified storage area
Wherein the receiving terminal is connected to the communication device by a facsimile.
There is a charge for taking out the simil information
Facsimile information
It is provided with control means for restricting removal.

Further , the present invention has a plurality of storage areas,
Facsimile sent from a sending terminal that specifies a memory area
Storage means for storing information in a specified storage area;
Facsimile image information is requested by specifying the area
Facsimile information of the storage area specified for the receiving terminal
Transmission means for transmitting and when retrieving facsimile information
Whether the fee for taking out is more than a predetermined amount
To restrict the retrieval of facsimile information when
And a step.

[0007]

[0008]

[0009]

[0010]

[0011]

The present invention has the above-described structure, and in particular, has a paid service.
Communication that provides facsimile information to unspecified recipients
Provide a communication system and communication device suitable for service
It becomes possible. Specifically, pay provided by companies, etc.
Facsimile information without paying a formal amount
To prevent them from being sent out,
When paying out after extracting paid facsimile information
, The money you have run out and you cannot pay
Can be prevented.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a main control processor (hereinafter, referred to as MCP) for controlling the entire system, storing images, calculating charges, collecting charges, and collecting statistics. 2 stores messages from the FAX terminal and the MCP 1,
It has a telephone function for PB tones (tones of a push-button telephone), and functions as a FAX server that stores a message transmitted from a FAX terminal in accordance with an instruction from the MCP 1 and transmits the stored message to a FAX terminal that has requested it. The storage device 3 that recognizes various instruction information from the FAX terminal to the MCP 1 by the PB tone, notifies the MCP 1 of the instruction information, and notifies the MCP 1
Is converted into a PB tone and transmitted to the FAX terminal, and the instruction to the FAX operator is made by voice and stored in the storage device 2.
Voice response device (hereinafter referred to as VRU) for controlling the disconnection between the FAX terminal and the FAX terminal; 4 is an intelligent modem;
tiplexer). 5 is a public telephone network, 6 is a notification from the MCP 1 of a dial function for a subsequent facsimile (hereinafter referred to as a facsimile) 7 to access the telephone network 5 and a voice response unit (VRU) 3 and a charge for communication of the facsimile 7. A terminal adapter (hereinafter, referred to as ADP) for printing out the billing. 8 is different from FAX7 and ADP
A general facsimile which connects to and communicates with the VRU 3 via the telephone network 5 directly without passing through the telephone 6, and a push-button telephone (hereinafter referred to as a PB telephone) 9 which communicates with the VRU via the telephone network 5
It is. Note that the above fax terminals are ADP6, FA
X7, a generic FAX8 name.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the voice response device. The VRU 3 is composed of a communication management system and a voice response system. The communication management system is controlled by the switching control CPU 31 and includes a central office circuit 32 connected to the telephone network 5, an extension circuit 33 connected to the storage device 2, and a local office circuit. 32 and extension circuit 33
Circuit switch 34 and MC for connecting or disconnecting
It comprises an RS-232C interface 35 connected to P1.

The voice response system is controlled by a voice control CPU 36. The voice stored in the voice response ROM 37 is transmitted via the local line circuit 32 and the telephone network 5 by a facsimile according to an instruction from the MCP 1 inputted from the RS-232C interface 35.
7. Send to general FAX 8 or PB phone 9. The voice processing PB tone processing unit 38 performs PB communication with the FAX 7
Since the communication with the MCP 1 is performed using ASCII codes, the conversion between the PB tones and the ASCII codes is required because the communication is performed using tones (numbers of 0-9, #, *, and English characters of A to D). Perform conversion processing. The audio processing PB tone processing section 38 is provided with four lines.

The VRU 3 also performs the following operation together with the MCP 1. After the voice guidance is transmitted, the interval between each tone of the PB tone transmitted from the FAX 7 is monitored with a fixed timer value. If the next PB tone is not detected within the timer value, an error notification is sent to the MCP 1 and the error is notified. Follow directions. This timer value can be set to a predetermined value. However, depending on whether the transmitted PB tone is generated by ADP6 or FAX7, that is, generated by the operator, the timer value differs. It is desirable to make it. Specifically, the PB generated by ADP6
The tone is T1 and the PB tone generated by FAX7 is T2.
Then, T1 <T2. This is because the response from the ADP 6 is performed more quickly than the response from the FAX 7 (operator), so that T1 is shortened and communication is performed efficiently.

Hereinafter, VR in the detection of the PB tone will be described.
The operation of U3 and MCP1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the VRU3 and the MCP1 when detecting the PB tone.
Alternatively, when receiving the PB tone transmitted from the FAX 7 (ST1), the PB tone is immediately notified to the MCP side (ST1).
2).

On the other hand, when MCP 1 receives a signal notifying that the PB tone has been received from VRU 3 (ST
3) It is determined whether the PB tone is transmitted from the ADP 6 or FAX 7 (ST4), and if the PB tone is transmitted from the ADP 6, the timer value T1 is set.
In the case of FAX 7, the timer value T2 is set (ST5). In the case of the PB tone from ADP6, a signal is sent to VRU3 to instruct PB detection and to set timer value T1, and MCP1 holds T1 as it is (ST6). In the case of the PB tone from the FAX 7, the timer value T2 is held as it is (ST7). This operation will be described later.

On the other hand, when the VRU 3 receives the PB tone detection instruction signal from the MCP 1 (ST 8), it sets the timer value T 1 (ST 9), and sends the PB tone transmitted from the ADP 6 afterward (this PB tone is registered or This indicates the terminal number etc. of the requester and requester.
(Generated at P6) in the receiving state. And A
Subsequent PB tone from DP6 (one subsequent note)
Is determined (ST10). If it is determined that the PB tone is received, the MCP 1 is immediately notified of the reception (ST11). In addition, the subsequent PB
If no tone is received, it is determined whether or not the reception pause time has reached the timer value T1 (ST12).
If the number has not reached 1, the reception state is still in the standby state, but if the number has reached (timeout), the FAX 7 is notified of the time out (ST13).

When the MCP 1 receives a signal indicating that the PB tone has been received normally in ST 11 (ST 14), the MCP 1 further determines whether or not there is a subsequent PB tone from the ADP 6 (ST 15). If there is, the process returns to the upstream of ST4, further sets the timer value T1, and sets the VRU3 to the subsequent PB.
The same operation as described above is performed on the tone, and if there is no tone, the process ends. If the PB tone from ADP6 is not received, it stands by in the receiving state by the timer value T1 held in ST6 (ST16) and performs error processing (ST17).

On the other hand, the PB tone received in ST1 is F
In the case of the PB tone from AX7, MCP1 sets the timer value T2 in ST5 as described above and holds this. Then, the subsequent PB tone (this PB tone is a BOX number at the time of registration and extraction, an extraction ID)
(E.g., a signal directly input by the operator to the FAX 7). It is determined whether or not the subsequent PB tone (one tone of the PB tone) has been received (ST14). If the PB tone has been received, it is determined whether or not there is a subsequent PB tone similarly to the PB tone from ADP6. (ST15), and if present, returns to the upstream of ST4,
T2 is set again, and the subsequent PB tone is awaited in a receiving state. If no PB tone is received from FAX 7 in ST14, the process waits for timer value T2 (ST16), and if no PB tone is received during T2, an error process is performed (ST17).

As described above, if the timer value for monitoring the interval between each tone of the PB tone is different between the case of the PB tone from the ADP 6 and the case of the PB tone from the FAX 7,
Since the PB tone transmitted from the ADP 6 has a faster response than the PB tone transmitted from the FAX 7, efficient monitoring of the PB tone can be performed.

Further, the VRU 3 is disconnected from the MCP 1 due to disconnection of the line between the VRU 3 and the MCP 1 or the like.
When the normal processing is not enabled according to the instruction from CP1, a message indicating that the present communication system is currently unavailable is output.

Further, there is a reading request of the registered electronic message from the FAX terminal, and the music is transmitted to the FAX terminal, for example, when preparing to transmit the electronic message. This music response is M
The operation is automatically stopped when the VRU 3 receives the next command from the CP 1. This operation will be described in more detail below with reference to the operation flowchart of FIG.

In FIG. 4, when the VRU 3 receives a signal instructing to output an image from the FAX 7, the VRU 3 immediately sends the signal to the MCP 1 (ST1). Upon receiving this signal (ST2), the MCP 1 sends a signal instructing to play music to the VRU 3 (ST3), and searches for a designated image (ST4). Then, the searched image is transferred to the storage device (ST5), and when this transfer is completed (ST6), the VRU 3 is instructed to transmit the image to the FAX 7 (ST7).

On the other hand, when the VRU 3 receives the music reproduction instruction signal of ST 3 (ST 8), the VRU 3 reproduces music and performs FA.
The music is transmitted to X7 (ST9). When the FAX transmission instruction signal transmitted from the MCP 1 is received in ST7 (ST10), the reproduced music is stopped (ST10).
11), and waits in a receiving state for the image information sent from the MCP 1 (ST13). If no FAX transmission instruction signal has been received, it is determined whether or not another command has been received (ST12). If no other command has been received, music reproduction is further performed.

As described above, while the image information specified by the MCP 1 is searched and transferred to the storage device,
Since the RU 3 reproduces the music and sends it to the FAX 7, the operator can stand by without feeling uncomfortable during the search and transfer. This search,
The transfer time takes a great deal of time among the entire communication time, and the above-mentioned effect becomes remarkable.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the adapter (ADP) 6, and FIG. 6 is a detailed explanatory diagram of FIG. In FIG. 5, a communication unit 62 communicates with the VRU 3 via the FAX 7 and the telephone network 5. The communication unit 62 has a dial editing function and an incoming call processing function as shown in FIG. 6, and the dial editing function performs the next dial operation according to the contents of the dial transmitted from the FAX 7.

Registration of a message in the storage device 2 or reading of a message from the storage device 2 Dialing regulation FAX 7 ID (identification symbol) transmission FAX 7 Direct communication in which the FAX 7 directly communicates with another FAX 7 or a general FAX 8 ADP 6 There is a FAX start button on the main unit,
By pressing this button, the line between FAX 7 and ADP 6 is connected.

In the incoming call processing function, the ADP 6 passes through the incoming call from the telephone network 5 and does not perform any processing. However, the incoming call is ignored while the ADP 6 is in use and when the power is turned off.

As shown in FIG. 6, the charge management section 63 has a function of requesting the use charge calculation to the MCP 1 and receiving the result, a direct communication charge calculation function, and a use charge accumulation function. After the FAX 7 registers the message in the storage device 2 or reads out the message of the registered message, the M via the VRU 3
Requests calculation of usage fee from CP1, receives usage fee and usage time from MCP1, and displays usage fee on LCD (Liquid Cryst
al Display) 66, and prints out a settlement report of the usage fee and the usage time from the recording unit 65. Also, F
When the AX 7 performs direct communication with another FAX 7 or a general FAX 8, after receiving the direct communication command, the AX 7 monitors the communication time, calculates the fee, and displays and prints out the same LCD 66 as described above. In addition, it has a function of collecting usage charges for a predetermined time, that is, from what time to what time, or for one day, for one month, etc., and prints out the recording data from the recording unit 65 and sends the total data for a predetermined period (for example, one month) to the MCP 1. Send. When printing out the usage fee, a bar code is displayed as well as the fee.

The bar code includes items indicating the location where the fax 7 is installed, items indicating that the fax communication is performed,
Items indicating communication charges are included. This allows
When the FAX 7 is installed in a superstore or the like, the usage fee can be processed by a barcode reader together with the settlement of the purchased product.

The above-described usage fee calculation request / reception function and direct communication fee calculation will be described in further detail below with reference to the operation flowchart.

FIG. 7 is an operation flow chart of the ADP 6 for executing the function of requesting / receiving a usage charge calculation. In FIG. 7, first, the ADP 6 receives a signal indicating Off Hook from the FAX 7 (ST1), and then receives a command from the FAX 7 (ST2). This command is a command for registering or taking out the stored image. Upon receiving this command, the ADP 6 generates a command for access to the center (MCP1) including the terminal ID, accumulates the command, and stores the command (ST3) via the telephone network.
A call is made to inform 1 that there has been a registration or removal request from FAX 7 (ST4). Then MC
When a signal indicating permission to receive a call is received within a predetermined time from P1 (ST5), the line with FAX 7 is temporarily disconnected (ST6). This is to prevent the user from knowing the sound of the PB tone generated when the ADP 6 transmits the terminal ID or the like edited and stored later.
7 is to be disconnected. If no incoming call permission signal is received from the MCP 1 within a predetermined time, the error report is edited (ST7), and this report is output (ST8). After the line disconnection processing with FAX7 is completed, MC
A PB tone indicating a center access command is transmitted to P1 (ST9), and after that, when a signal indicating that the line with MCP1 has been connected is received (ST10), the line with FAX7 disconnected in ST6 is connected again. Yes (ST1
1). Then, image information is registered to the designated BOX number from the FAX 7 or image information is extracted from the designated BOX number.

After the execution of this process, the ADP 6 receives a signal indicating On Hook from the FAX 7 (ST12),
A signal is sent to MCP1 to request a fee notification (S
T13). Then, when receiving a signal returned from the MCP 1 to notify the charge for this communication (ST1)
4) Check this notification data (ST15), and if it is correct, edit this into a barcode (ST16). The barcode is output using the edited data as a charge statement (S
T17), which is further added to the totalized data (S17)
T18). This total data is used when totaling the usage charges for the above-mentioned predetermined time, that is, from what time to what time, or for one day or one month.

FIG. 8 shows an example of an output of a fee calculation statement using the barcode calculated by the above operation. By outputting with a barcode, the fee for communication can be processed by the barcode reader together with the payment of the purchased product, and it is not necessary for the user to separately pay only the communication fee. It will be useful.

Next, A in the calculation of direct communication charge
The operation of DP6 will be described. Here, in the direct communication, the following charging process is performed in order to cope with an erroneous operation such as a wrong telephone call by the user.
Before describing the operation of P6, the accounting process will be described. This billing process corresponds to cases 1 to 6 as described below.

Case 1 (OFF Ho of FAX 7
Polarity reversal 1 after ok, then 2100H within 60 seconds
z, and then on Hoo for more than 10 seconds
In this case, charging is performed based on the communication time and the communication distance on the assumption that normal direct communication has been performed. Case 2 (Polarity reversal 1 after Off Hook of FAX7, 2100 Hz detected within 60 seconds, and
Within 10 seconds thereafter, On Hook or polarity reversal 2 is detected.) In this case, immediately after the transmission is started, it is assumed that the user has noticed an error in the dial or the original or the like, and the transmission is stopped, and no billing is performed.

Case 3 (OFF Ho of FAX 7
polarity reversal 1 after ok, then On Ho within 60 seconds
(OK or polarity reversal 2 is detected.) In this case, no charge is performed assuming that the user noticed that the telephone was mistakenly called and stopped the transmission.

Case 4 (Off Ho of FAX7)
polarity reversal 1 after ok, then 210 even after more than 60 seconds
(In this case, 0 Hz is not detected.) In this case, an error report is output without charging assuming that some trouble has occurred.

Case 5 (Off Ho of FAX7)
After ok, 2100Hz is detected without detecting polarity reversal,
In this case, the on-hook is detected for more than 10 seconds. In this case, the information provider side is charged from the 2100 Hz detection to the on-hook as "free dial communication".

Case 6 (OFF Ho of FAX 7
After ok, 2100Hz is detected without detecting polarity reversal,
In this case, On Hook is detected within 10 seconds. In this case, in the "free dial communication", immediately after the transmission is started, the user notices an error such as a dial operation and stops the transmission, and does not charge.

As described above, by performing the accounting process corresponding to each situation, it is possible to realize an excellent communication system that does not charge the user an unreasonable fee.
Hereinafter, the operation of the ADP 6 when calculating the direct communication fee will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 9, first, ADP 6 is connected to FAX 7
Signal indicating Off Hook is received (ST
1) Then, a PB tone indicating a dial number from the FAX 7 is received (ST2). The number based on the PB tone is closely examined (ST3), and if it is NG, an alarm sound is sent to the FAX 7 (ST4), and no billing process is performed. As a result of the number inspection, if it is determined that there is no NG, a call is made to the input dial number (ST5), and thereafter, presence or absence of polarity reversal indicating an incoming call from the receiving side is detected (ST6). When the polarity inversion is detected, it is detected whether or not a signal of 2100 Hz is detected within 60 seconds after the detection of the polarity inversion (ST7). If it is determined that the signal of 2100 Hz has been detected, the line with the FAX 7 is connected (ST8), and the charging process is started (ST9). Then, FAX7 On
Time charging is performed until Hook is detected (ST1).
0), if detected, end the charging process (ST1)
1). Then, it is determined whether or not the time from the detection of the 2100 Hz signal in ST7 to the detection of the On Hook in ST10 exceeds T3 (10 seconds) (ST1).
2). Here, if it is determined that the time has exceeded the time, it corresponds to the above-mentioned case 1, the charge is calculated based on the communication time (ST13), and the barcode editing as described in FIG. Outputs a settlement report using a barcode.

Further, detection of a 2100 Hz signal (ST
If the time T3 from 7) to the detection of On Hook (ST10) is determined to be within 10 seconds (ST12),
The accounting process is canceled as corresponding to Case 2 described above (ST14).

If the signal of 2100 Hz is not detected in ST7, it is determined whether or not the period during which the signal is not detected exceeds a predetermined time T4 (60 seconds) after detecting the polarity inversion (ST15). As a result of this determination, T4 (60
Seconds), and when OnHook is detected (ST16), this corresponds to Case 3 described above, and no billing process is performed. If the signal of 2100 Hz is still not detected even after 60 seconds, the error report editing and error report output processing as described in FIG. When the signal of 2100 Hz is detected without detecting the polarity reversal in ST6 (ST17), it is processed as free dial communication.
The steps up to ST12 of the subsequent charging process, such as the line connection process with the FAX 7 (ST8), are the same as those in Case 1 described above. In this case, as in Case 1, it is determined in ST12 whether or not the time from the detection of the signal at 2100 Hz to the detection of the On Hook exceeds 10 seconds.
If it is determined that the time exceeds 0 seconds, the above case 5,
That is, assuming that "free-dial communication" has been performed, the information provider is charged, and the user is charged a small terminal usage fee (ST18), and a barcode is output.

Similarly to Case 5, the polarity inversion is not detected in ST6, a signal of 2100 Hz is detected in ST17, and the ON Hook is detected within 10 seconds in ST12.
Is detected, the accounting process is canceled assuming that the above case 6 is satisfied (ST14).

If the polarity is not inverted within a certain period of time and no signal of 2100 Hz is detected, error processing is performed as described above.

As described above, at the time of calculating the direct communication charge, whether or not to execute the accounting process is determined according to various situations. It is possible to prevent a case where the user notices immediately after the transmission and stops the transmission, for example, when trying to transmit the original.

The main functions of the fee management section 63 have been described above.
Next, as shown in FIG. 6, the error management unit 64
It has a recording paper break processing function, a communication error charge processing function, and an error totaling function. When the power is turned off due to a power failure or disconnection of the outlet, the connection between the FAX 7 and the telephone network 5 is disconnected. Further, even when there is no recording paper in the recording section 65, the cutting state is maintained after detecting the paper breakage. Further, the VRU 3 recognizes an error command notified by a PB tone and outputs an error report. Abnormal termination without receiving an error command, or F
An error report is also output when the AX7 side hangs up the handset. Also, if a communication error occurs during direct communication, an error report is output and free adjustment is performed. These error reports are tabulated for a predetermined period and printed out from the recording unit 65.

From the keyboard 67, an instruction such as printing out a fee for a predetermined period is input. The control unit 61 controls each of the above devices.

The above is the description of the configuration and operation of each part of the ADP 6. Here, in order to explain the above usage charge calculation in more detail, the registration and retrieval of image information are divided into normal and abnormal cases. VRU3, MCP1
Each operation will be described.

FIG. 10 is an operation flowchart showing the operation of the billing process of each of these devices when the registration and extraction of the image information are normally performed. In FIG. 10, when ADP 6 detects On Hook of FAX 7 (ST1),
Sends a signal requesting a charge notification to RU3 (ST
2).

On the other hand, the VRU 3 always sends a connection status signal to the MCP 1 during connection with the FAX 7 (ST3).
The end of FAX communication is detected based on the result of ST1 (ST1).
4) Send a FAX end notification to MCP1 (ST
5). After that, it waits in a receiving state for a signal for requesting a charge notification from the ADP 6, and when detecting that this signal has been received (ST6), immediately transmits a PB tone notifying the MCP 1 of the notification of the charge request. Do (S
T7).

The MCP 1 monitors the communication status, that is, the operation of registering or extracting image information (ST8).
This is performed by receiving the signal of T3. When detecting the FAX end notification signal from VRU3 (ST9), the number of communication is counted (ST10), and the charge is calculated according to the number of communication (ST1).
Perform 1). After the end of this operation, the system waits in a receiving state for the PB tone (the signal transmitted by ST7) from the VRU3, and when this signal is detected (ST1).
2) The communication charge data calculated in ST11 is
(ST13).

When the VRU 3 receives this communication charge data (ST14), it sends it to the ADP 6 (ST15). Upon receiving the communication charge data from the MCP 1 and VRU 3 (ST16), the ADP 6 checks the communication charge data as in FIG. 7 (ST17).
The data is edited as barcode data (ST18), and a fee settlement report using the barcode is output (ST19).

FIG. 11 is an operation flowchart showing the operation of the charging process of each device when there is an abnormality at the time of registration of image information. In this case, no billing is performed unless all images are registered as described later.

That is, the ADP 6 has a VR similar to that of FIG.
When a signal instructing a charge notification request is sent to U3, VR
U3 receives this (ST6) and immediately sends a PB tone notifying the MCP 1 that the charge request has been notified (ST7) (this operation is also the same as the operation described in FIG. 10).

On the other hand, if the MCP 1 determines that an abnormality has occurred during the monitoring of the image information registration operation (ST8),
After detecting the FAX end notification signal from RU3 (ST9),
An error content is checked (ST10). In the checking of the error content, in particular, when registering a plurality of pages, if a communication error occurs in the middle page, the normally received page is discarded, and the error content is analyzed without performing the accounting process. Then, when a signal indicating a fee notification request is received from VRU3, the fact that the registration processing has failed is sent to VRU3 (ST11).

When VRU3 receives this error notification (ST12), it sends it to ADP6 (ST12).
13). The ADP 6 receives this (ST1).
4) Check the notification data, edit the barcode, and output an error report.

As described above, when an abnormality occurs during the registration process, the image is discarded and the fee is free.

Next, FIG. 12 shows a billing process when an abnormality occurs during the take-out process. In FIG. 12, VRU3
Receives a signal from ADP 6 requesting a charge notification (ST6), and immediately sends it to MCP 1 (S6).
T7).

On the other hand, when the MCP 1 determines that an abnormality has occurred during the monitoring of the image information extraction operation (ST 8), the MCP 1 detects a facsimile completion notification signal from the VRU 3 (ST 8).
9) Count the number of images transmitted normally (ST)
10) (This operation is different from the operation when the registration is abnormal in FIG. 11). In this counting operation, for example, when a plurality of pages are fetched, if a communication error occurs in the middle of a page, counting is performed for a page that is normally fetched in order to perform a charging process. If it cannot be taken out, it is not counted.

Thereafter, the communication charge is calculated based on this count value (ST11), and the above-mentioned signal for instructing the charge request from VRU3 is awaited in a receiving state. Then, S
When the signal transmitted at T7 is received (ST12), ST
The communication charge data calculated in 11 is sent to VRU3 (ST13). The subsequent operation is similar to the operation of FIG.
The ADP 6 receives the communication charge data via the RU 3 (ST14, ST15) (ST16), edits a bar code (ST18), and outputs a balance sheet (ST19).

That is, unlike the case of the abnormal registration, the charge of the number of sheets normally taken out is charged at the time of abnormal take-out.

FIG. 13 is a view for explaining a facsimile message board, which is one of the uses of the present embodiment. Users A and B know the message board number in advance, and one of them registers the message on the message board. Then, the other party reads out the registered message based on the message NO. At this time, it is preferable that the other party reads out the message after confirming whether the message of the message board NO is registered by the PB phone 9. As described above, the registrant and the take-out person are charged. The period during which the message is registered in the MCP 1 is predetermined, and when the period has elapsed, the registered message is deleted. Therefore, P
When making an inquiry on the B telephone 9, the registration date and time and the expiration date can be confirmed.

The operation of this inquiry will be described below with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 14, first, the user
The telephone 9 sends a signal (ST1) requesting the center (MCP1) to make an inquiry and a signal (ST2) designating a BOX number for making an inquiry.

On the other hand, immediately after the registration processing of the message is completed (ST3), the center finishes writing the registration date and time and the retrieval time limit of the message in the BOX management file (ST4). Then, when the signals transmitted in ST1 and ST2 are received (ST5, ST6), a process of reading information on the designated BOX number from the BOX management file is performed (ST7). Then, based on the read data, the registration date and time of the designated BOX number and the extraction deadline are checked (ST8), and these are edited as voice guidance (ST9). The edited voice guidance is transmitted to the user (PB phone 9) (ST10), and the line with the PB phone 9 is disconnected (ST11).

By listening to the sent voice guidance (ST12), the user can easily confirm the registration date and time and the removal deadline.

FIG. 15 is a communication sequence diagram showing the procedure of the inquiry process by the PB telephone in order to describe it in more detail. In FIG. 15, (a)
When the receiver of the PB telephone 9 is lifted and the numeric keypad is pressed (b), an RBT signal is sent from the telephone network 5 (c), and then in (d) this service from the public telephone network is charged. Guidance is sent. Next, in (e), a signal of 16 Hz is output from the telephone network 5 to the VRU 3, and the VRU 3 is output.
No. 3 notifies the MCP 1 as an incoming call notification. When the reception is permitted by the MCP 1 in (f), the VRU 3 gives voice guidance on the mail box number transmission procedure. In (g), the PB telephone 9 notifies the mail box number to the MCP 1 via the VRU 3, and the MCP 1 checks this and if it is OK,
In (h), the message of the mail BOX number is registered, and the registration date and time, and the expiration date are announced by voice. Then, the communication ends in (i).

Next, another use form of this embodiment will be described.
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a facsimile bulletin board which is one usage form of the present embodiment.
Information exchange and IP (Inf
By opening a BOX in advance for the purpose of providing information about the company, the BOX number valid for the contract period can be registered. The registrant registers and retrieves the original using the BOX number and the password as keys. The user takes out the document by the BOX number. In FIG. 16, A is a registrant, and B, C, and D are extractors.

FIG. 17 is a view for explaining a FAX post-office box which is one use form of this embodiment. By opening a BOX in advance, a BOX number valid for the contract period can be registered at the center. Note that the center here includes the MCP 1, the storage device 2, and the VRU 3 in FIG. The registrant registers the document using the BOX number as a key, and the retriever retrieves the document using the BOX number and the password. In FIG. 17, A, B, C
Represents this registrant. The document take-out person D takes out the document using the BOX number, which is the post office box number, and the password. The facsimile bulletin board and the facsimile post-office box as these usage forms will be described in detail together with the above-mentioned facsimile message board.

In the present invention, the BOX is used for each usage pattern.
The number of manuscripts that can be stored in a document is different. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the number of documents that can be registered in the mail box for each use mode. 18A shows a case where a FAX message board is used, FIG. 18B shows a case where a FAX post-office box is used, and FIG. 18C shows a case where a FAX bulletin board is used. As can be seen from the figure, a plurality of manuscripts can be registered in one BOX when used in a message board or a post office box. Specifically, when using the message board service, five manuscripts can be registered on five pages each,
When using the post office box service, five pages of 100 manuscripts can be registered. In the case of the post office box service, this service is used in a service form in which a specific company such as a mail-order seller opens a BOX, and an unspecified person such as a purchaser registers and mails an application postcard. Therefore, the number of documents that can be registered is set large. On the other hand, when used as a bulletin board, only one document can be registered in one BOX. This is because, in the case of the bulletin board service, the person who retrieves the document is a large number of unspecified persons, contrary to the post-office box service, so that one person is required to ensure that the retriever knows the BOX number and the document stored in the BOX. 1 in the BOX
Only manuscripts can be registered. Especially,
Since bulletin boards are often used by companies for advertising such as distributing advertisements to users, it is important to ensure that users understand the correspondence between BOX numbers and manuscripts. It has a particularly great effect on the utilization of the above.

Next, a document registration operation in the above message board service will be described with reference to FIG. The flow on the left side of FIG. 19 shows the operation of the FAX terminal, and the flow on the right side shows the operations of the MCP 1, storage device 2, and VRU 3 (hereinafter simply referred to as the center), respectively.

In FIG. 19, first, a call is made from the FAX terminal to the center with a specific TEL number (TEL number corresponding to the message board service) (ST1). F at the center
A signal notifying of an incoming call from the AX terminal is waiting in a receiving state, and when this notification is received (ST2), voice guidance is transmitted to the FAX terminal (ST3). The guidance sent here is "This is the FAX Center. It is a registration. Please check the manuscript set. The message board is 1
Press # and #, PO Box 2 and #, Bulletin Board 3 and #, Mark Sheet PO Box 4 and #. ".

When the FAX terminal receives this guidance (ST4), the service user inputs a service code (ST5). Here, 1 and # are input to use the message board service. The center stands by in the receiving state of this service code, and upon receiving the service code (ST6), it recognizes that it is a message board service (ST6).
7) In ST1, it is determined whether or not the TEL number transmitted from the FAX terminal is a corresponding number (a message board usable number) (ST8), and if not, voice guidance is transmitted (ST9). , All operations are finished.
This guidance is "The message board service is not available for this phone number. Please check the usage again and use it." If it is determined in ST8 that the TEL number is applicable, the voice guidance is transmitted to the FAX terminal (ST10). This guidance is "Register message board. Press * and # if wrong. Enter BOX number if correct and press #." When receiving the voice guidance (ST11), the FAX terminal inputs a BOX number (S11).
T12). Then, the center stands by in a receiving state of the BOX number, and when the BOX number is received (ST13), the BOX management database is read (ST14) to determine whether or not the designated BOX number can be registered (ST13). ST15). In the present embodiment, as described above, five originals can be registered in one BOX, but if the number of originals exceeds this limit, that is, if the number of registered originals is not within the range, the voice guidance is sent to the FAX terminal (ST.
16) Terminate all operations. This guidance is "The specified BOX cannot be registered because the BOX capacity is exceeded. Please check the usage again and use it." If it is determined in ST15 that the number is within the registration number range, voice guidance is sent to the FAX terminal (ST17). This guidance states "BOX number is XX
XX. You can register five manuscripts at a time. Press # for correct and * and # for incorrect. ".

When the voice guidance is received by the FAX terminal (ST18), a confirmation code # is input (ST18).
19).

On the other hand, after transmitting the voice guidance in ST17, the center stands by in a receiving state for a confirmation code transmitted from the FAX terminal, and upon receiving this (ST20),
The voice guidance is transmitted (ST21). The guidance is "Start registering the manuscript. Press the start button to put the handset back."

When the FAX terminal receives this guidance (ST22), the transmission of the document is started (ST23), and the center registers the sent document in the designated BOX (ST24).

The above is the operation of the facsimile terminal and the center for the document registration operation in the message board service.
An operation of taking out a document in the message board service will be described.

FIGS. 20 and 21 are flow charts showing the operation of the FAX terminal and the center in the above-mentioned take-out operation. 20 and 21, first, a call is sent from the FAX terminal to the center with a specific TEL number (TEL number corresponding to the message board service) (ST1). F at the center
A signal notifying of an incoming call from the AX terminal is waiting in a receiving state, and when this notification is received (ST2), voice guidance is transmitted to the FAX terminal (ST3). The guidance sent here is "This is the FAX Center. Take it out. Enter the BOX number and press #."

When this guidance is received by the FAX terminal (ST4), the service user inputs a BOX number storing the original to be taken out (ST5). The center is waiting for this BOX number in a receiving state. When the BOX number is received from the FAX terminal (ST6), the center accesses the BOX management database (ST7), and specifies the designated BOX.
X to determine whether or not a document is stored (ST
8). If no manuscript exists in the designated BOX, voice guidance is sent to the FAX terminal (ST9),
End all operations. This guidance is "The specified BOX number is not currently registered. Please check the usage method again before using." B in ST8
If a document exists in the OX, the voice guidance is transmitted (ST10). This guidance is "The BOX number is XXXX. Press # for correct, press * and # for incorrect."

When the voice guidance is received by the FAX terminal (ST11), a confirmation code # is input (ST11).
12).

On the other hand, after transmitting the voice guidance in ST10, the center stands by in a receiving state for a confirmation code transmitted from the FAX terminal, and upon receiving this (ST13),
The voice guidance is transmitted (ST14). This guidance says, "We are currently investigating. There are X and Y (music) manuscripts. Press # to remove all, press 1 and # to specify pages." In addition,
The voice guidance sends the music to the designated BO
The reason for this is that the user does not feel uncomfortable because the time required to search for the X document is relatively long (this is the case in FIG.
Is also explained. ) When this guidance is received (S
T15), the user specifies the page of the document to be taken out according to the guidance (ST16). The center performs the following operation when the page is designated by receiving the page designation code (ST17). That is, first, voice guidance instructing the user to input the first page is transmitted (ST18), and when a signal indicating the first page is received from the FAX terminal (ST19), the user is further instructed to input the last page. The voice guidance to be transmitted is transmitted (ST20). The voice guidance and "Please insert the first page and press #" and "Please insert the last page and press #" respectively. Then, when a signal indicating the last page is received from the FAX terminal (ST21), voice guidance is transmitted (ST22). This guidance is based on “XX page to Y
It's up to page Y. Press # for correct and * and # for incorrect. ". Then, FA
When the confirmation code # is received from the X terminal (ST23), the removal fee is calculated, and it is determined whether or not the fee is 10,000 yen or more (ST24). If it is 10,000 yen or more, voice guidance is transmitted (ST25), and all operations are terminated. The guidance is "The price has exceeded 10,000 yen and cannot be taken out." When the fee is less than 10,000 yen, the voice guidance is transmitted (ST26), and the designated pages are arranged in order from the first page of the last registered document (ST27) and transmitted to the FAX terminal (ST27).
28).

If it is determined in step ST17 that the page has not been designated, the process proceeds to step ST24 to check the removal fee.

Also, the voice guidance is “Now,
in preparation. (Music) The original can be taken out. The removal fee is XX yen. Press the start button and put the handset back on. ".

As described above, the upper limit of the retrieval fee is set so that the retrieval process cannot be executed if the upper limit is exceeded, in consideration of the convenience at the time of settlement. Generally, a FAX terminal for performing this kind of service is installed in a small store such as a convenience store, and it is often impossible to settle a fixed amount or more (settling with a barcode). In order to solve such inconvenience, when the take-out fee exceeds a certain amount (10,000 yen in this embodiment), the execution is canceled, so that it is possible to cope with the settlement process using the barcode. It is. In the present embodiment, the upper limit is set at 10,000 yen, but it may be set to an appropriate amount (an amount that can be settled).

Further, since the page of the document to be taken out can be specified, the user does not need to take out the unnecessary document, and the communication time and the communication fee can be reduced.

Next, a description will be given of a document registration and retrieval process in the case of using the FAX post office box described with reference to FIG. Generally, this post office box service is used for applying for quizzes, sweepstakes, etc. or mail-order sales. The person who opens the BOX and retrieves the manuscript is a specific person such as a mail-order seller.
The person who registers the manuscript is an unspecified person such as a person who applies for a prize or the like and a person who purchases by mail order.

FIGS. 22 to 24 are flowcharts showing the operation of the FAX terminal and the center when registering a document in the post-office box service. In these figures, first, a call is made from the FAX terminal to the center with a specific TEL number (a TEL number corresponding to a BOX of a post-office box service) (ST1). The center is waiting for a signal notifying of an incoming call from the FAX terminal in a receiving state, and upon receiving this notification (ST
2) Send voice guidance to FAX terminal (ST)
3). The guidance sent here is "FAX
Center. Registration. Please check the manuscript set. Please press 1 and # for message board, 2 and # for PO box, 3 and # for bulletin board, and 4 and # for mark sheet PO box. ".

When this guidance is received by the FAX terminal (ST4), the service user inputs a service code (ST5). Here, enter 2 and # to use the post office box service. The center is waiting for this service code in a receiving state. When the service code is received (ST6), the center recognizes that it is a post office box service (ST6).
7) Send voice guidance (ST8). This guidance says, "You're registering a post office box.
Please press If correct, enter the BOX number and press #. ".

When the FAX terminal receives this guidance (ST9), it inputs a designated BOX number according to the guidance (ST10). After sending voice guidance, the center is waiting for the reception of the BOX number.
When receiving the BOX number from the terminal (ST11), the BO
The X management database is read (ST12). Then, in ST1, it is determined whether or not the TEL number sent from the FAX terminal is the corresponding number (a number that can use the designated BOX) (ST13). If not, the voice guidance is sent (ST13). ST14), end all operations. This guidance is "The specified BOX number cannot be used with this phone number. Please check the usage again and use it." Also, S
If it is determined in T13 that the TEL number is applicable, it is next determined whether or not the designated BOX is within the contract period (ST15). If it is not within the contract period, voice guidance is transmitted (ST16), and all operations are terminated. This guidance is "The specified BOX number is not currently used. Please check the usage again and use it." If the designated BOX is within the contract period, it is next determined whether or not a document can be registered in the designated BOX (ST17). In this embodiment, unlike the message board service, 100 originals can be registered in one BOX.
That is, if the number is not within the registered number range, voice guidance is sent to the FAX terminal (ST18), and all operations are terminated. This guidance is "The specified BOX number cannot be registered because the BOX capacity is exceeded. Please check the usage method again and use it." ST1
7, if it is determined that the number is within the registration number range, it is further determined whether or not the reception condition is set (ST1).
9). If the reception conditions are set, the FA of the sender
X terminal is a dedicated FAX in the service system (FA in FIG. 1
X7) or a general fax (the fax shown in FIG. 1)
8) is determined (ST20). If the terminal is a dedicated FAX terminal in the service system, it is determined whether the terminal belongs to the corresponding group (ST21). This restricts, for example, a FAX terminal that can receive a service to a dedicated FAX terminal installed in a store managed by a specific company. In other words, by eliminating manuscript registration (sweep prize, mail order application, etc.) from outside the relevant group, the manuscript extractor (often a specific company) can provide users receiving services such as sweepstakes, mail order, etc. Restrictions can be added, which has a great effect on the promotion of the specific company.

If the outgoing FAX terminal is out of the range of the group, the voice guidance is transmitted (ST2).
2) Terminate all operations. This guidance is "The specified BOX number cannot be registered from the shop where you use it. Please check the usage method again before using it."

If it is determined in ST21 that the terminal is in the corresponding group, it is next determined whether or not the calling FAX terminal is located in the corresponding area (ST23). This imposes restrictions on the installation locations of terminals that can receive services (terminals that can register originals). Specifically, for example, a service is provided so that only a dedicated FAX terminal installed in Tokyo can use the service. Is what you do. As a result, the prize and mail-order sales applicants can be restricted depending on the area such as their residence, and the original document retrievers such as mail-order sellers can effectively utilize services in various modes.

In this case, as in ST21, the voice guidance is sent out of the relevant area (ST2).
4) Terminate all operations.

If it is determined in ST20 that the source FAX terminal is a general FAX, it is determined whether or not the general FAX can use original registration in the post-office box service (ST25). If the service cannot be used with a general FAX, voice guidance is transmitted (ST26), and all operations are terminated. This guidance is based on your designated B
The OX number is a dedicated fax number. Please check the usage again and use it. ". General FA
If X can be used, similarly to ST23, it is determined whether or not it is within the corresponding area (ST27). If it is outside the corresponding area, voice guidance is transmitted (ST28), and all operations are terminated. This guidance is based on your designated B
The OX number is not available from the call you made because the use area is limited. Please check the usage again and use it. ".

If it is in the corresponding area, as in ST23, it is within the reception period, that is,
It is determined whether it is during the period in which the manuscript can be registered (ST
29). If it is not during the reception period, voice guidance is transmitted (ST30), and all operations are terminated. The guidance is "The specified BOX number has expired. Please check the usage method again before using." If it is within the reception period, it is next determined whether it is within the reception time, that is, whether it is time to register the original (ST31). If it is not the reception time, the voice guidance 送出 is transmitted (ST32), and all the operations are terminated. The guidance is "The specified BOX number is out of reception hours and cannot be registered. Please check the usage again and use it."

As described above, by restricting the reception period or the reception time, an effective service can be realized for the manuscript retriever (specific company), such as validating only the applicant who transmitted during the period. .

If it is within the reception time in ST31, it is next determined whether or not it is within the possible number range (ST33). This is the BOX owner (specific company, etc.)
Sets the number of documents that can be registered in the BOX in advance, thereby limiting the number of documents that can be registered within a certain period. By doing so, it is possible to realize a service that is effective for up to the first number of applicants for sweepstakes, mail order and the like. If the number exceeds the allowable number, voice guidance 〓 is transmitted (ST34), and all operations are terminated. This guidance is based on "Specified BOX
The number cannot be registered because it exceeded the scheduled number. Please check the usage again and use it. ". If the number is within the range, the voice guidance
It is sent to AX7 or general FAX8 (ST35).
This guidance states, "The BOX number is XXXX. You can register up to five originals at a time. Press # for correct and * and # for incorrect." When the voice guidance is received by the FAX terminal (ST36), a confirmation code # is input according to the guidance, or
An ID number for identifying a user is input (ST37). Then, the center determines whether only # or the number + # has been received (ST38), and when the number + # is input, sends out voice guidance （(ST3).
9). This guidance states, "You use your registration ID.
D number is XXXX. Press # for correct and * and # for incorrect. ". Thereafter, when a signal indicating the confirmation code # is received from the FAX terminal (S
T40), voice guidance 〓 is transmitted (ST41), and F
A document transmitted from the AX terminal is received (ST4).
2). The FA at the time of manuscript registration in the post office box service
The operations of X7, X8 and the center are completed. The guidance is "Start registering the manuscript. Press the start button to return the receiver."

Although all of the reception conditions are described in the present embodiment, any one of the reception conditions may be defined.
Only the reception period may be determined so that reception is possible from all regions. This can be flexibly determined in view of the use of the BOX establisher.

Next, the operations of the FAX terminal and the center in taking out the original at the time of the post office box service will be described. FIG. 25 and FIG.
It is an operation | movement flowchart of an X terminal and a center. 25 and 26, first, a call is made from the FAX terminal to the center with a specific TEL number (a TEL number corresponding to a BOX of a post office box service) (ST1). The center is waiting for a signal notifying the incoming call from the FAX terminal in a receiving state.
When this notification is received (ST2), voice guidance is sent to the FAX terminal (ST3). The guidance sent here is "This is the FAX Center. Take it out. Enter the BOX number and press #."

When this guidance is received by the FAX terminal (ST4), the service user inputs the BOX number storing the original to be taken out (ST5). At the center, the BOX number is waiting in a receiving state. When the BOX number is received from the FAX terminal (ST6), the BOX management database is accessed (ST7), and the designated BOX is designated.
It is determined whether or not a document is stored in the memory (ST
8). If no manuscript exists in the designated BOX, voice guidance is sent to the FAX terminal (ST9),
End all operations. This guidance is "The specified BOX number is not currently registered. Please check the usage again and use it." ST8
If there is an original in the BOX, then it is determined whether or not the TEL number sent from the FAX terminal is the corresponding number (a number that can use the designated BOX) in ST1 (ST10). Otherwise, voice guidance is sent (ST11), and all operations are terminated.
This guidance is "The specified BOX number cannot be used with this phone number. Please check the usage method again and use it." If the TEL number is the corresponding telephone number, it is further determined whether or not the designated BOX is within the contract period (ST12). If it is not within the contract period, voice guidance is sent (ST1).
3) Terminate all operations. This guidance is "The specified BOX number is not currently registered. Please check the usage again and use it."
If the designated BOX is within the contract period, the voice guidance is sent to the FAX terminal (ST14). This guidance states, "The BOX number is XXXX.
Press and #. Enter the password when correct #
Please press ".

When the voice guidance is received by the FAX terminal (ST15), a password which is a unique number of the extractor is input (ST16).

On the other hand, after transmitting the voice guidance in ST14, the center stands by in the reception state for the password transmitted from the FAX terminal.
7) Send voice guidance (ST18). This guidance is "I'm investigating (music)." The reason why the voice guidance sends out music is that a relatively long time is required to check how many and how many originals of the designated BOX are present, so that the extractor does not feel uncomfortable.

When the center searches for a document to be taken out,
It is determined whether or not this is the ID-added document described at the time of registering the PO Box service document (ST19). Manuscript is ID
If not, a voice guidance is sent (S
T20). The guidance is "There are X and Y originals." In the case of a document with an ID, voice guidance is sent out (ST21), and an ID number sent from the FAX terminal side is received and waits. This guidance states, "There are X and Y originals. Among them, there are XX and YY originals with ID. #, I
Please press ID number and # when taking out with D designation. ". Thereafter, when the center receives the ID number and # or # (ST22), the center performs the following operation according to the input contents. That is, if the input is a number (ID number) + # (ST
23) Output the designated ID document (ST2)
4). If the input is * + 0 + # (ST25), output processing of all originals without IDs is performed (ST26). Also, the input is * +
In the case of * ++ # (ST27), output processing of all originals with IDs is performed (ST28). If the input is only # (ST29), output processing of all originals registered in the BOX is performed (ST30).

As described above, since the document take-out mode can be variously set, the take-out person can effectively use the service, such as taking out only the manuscript required by the user.

After these output processes are completed, voice guidance is sent out (ST31), and the designated pages are arranged in order from the first page of the original document (S31).
T32), and transmit to the FAX terminal (ST33). If it is determined in step ST19 that there is no original with an ID, voice guidance is transmitted in step ST31, and thereafter, the same operation as described above is performed.

Next, a description will be given of a document registration and retrieval process when using the FAX bulletin board described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an operation of registering a document between the FAX terminal and the center during the bulletin board service. In FIG. 27, first, a call is made from the FAX terminal to the center with a specific TEL number (a TEL number corresponding to the BOX of the bulletin board service) (ST1). The center is waiting for a signal notifying the incoming call from the FAX terminal in a receiving state.
When this notification is received (ST2), voice guidance is sent to the FAX terminal (ST3). The guidance sent here is "This is the FAX Center. It's a registration. Please check the manuscript set. The message board is 1 and #,
Please press 2 and # for PO Box, 3 and # for Bulletin Board, and 4 and # for Mark Sheet PO Box. ".

When the FAX terminal receives this guidance (ST4), the service user inputs the service code (ST5). Here, 3 and # are input to use the bulletin board service. The center stands by in the receiving state of this service code, and upon receiving the service code (ST6), recognizes that the service is a bulletin board service (ST6).
7) Send voice guidance (ST8). This guidance says, "I'm registering a bulletin board.
Please press If correct, enter the BOX number and press #. ".

When the FAX terminal receives this guidance (ST9), it inputs a designated BOX number according to the guidance (ST10). After sending voice guidance, the center is waiting for the reception of the BOX number.
When receiving the BOX number from the terminal (ST11), the BO
The X management database is read (ST12). Then, in ST1, it is determined whether or not the TEL number sent from the FAX terminal is the corresponding number (a number that can use the designated BOX) (ST13). If not, the voice guidance is sent (ST13). ST14), end all operations. The guidance is "The specified BOX number cannot be used with this phone number. Please check the usage method again and use it." Also,
If it is determined in ST13 that the TEL number is applicable, it is next determined whether or not the document can be registered in the designated BOX (ST15).

This is for determining whether or not the designated BOX is within the contract period. If the designated BOX is not within the contract period, the voice guidance is transmitted to the FAX terminal and all operations are terminated (ST16). ). This guidance is "You can not register to the specified BOX. Please check the usage again and use it." If the BOX specified in ST15 is in the contract period, the voice guidance is transmitted (ST19). This guidance is based on “BO
The X number is XXXX. You can register 10 manuscripts at a time. If you make a mistake, enter * and #. If you make a mistake, enter your password and press #. ". When the voice guidance is received by the FAX terminal (ST20), a password and # are input according to the guidance (ST21).

On the other hand, after transmitting the voice guidance, the center waits for the password and # from the FAX terminal in a receiving state, and upon receiving this (ST22), transmits the voice guidance (ST23). The original transmitted from the FAX terminal is received (ST24).

The guidance is "Start registering the manuscript. Press the start button to return the receiver." Thus, the operations of the fax terminal and the center at the time of document registration in the bulletin board service are completed.

Next, the operation of the FAX terminal and the center when the document is taken out in the bulletin board service will be described with reference to FIG.
30 through FIG. 30. In this service, the document retrieval person is an unspecified user notified of the BOX number.

In these figures, first, a call is made from the FAX terminal to the center with a specific TEL number (a TEL number corresponding to the BOX of the bulletin board service) (ST1). The center is waiting for a signal notifying of an incoming call from the FAX terminal in a receiving state, and upon receiving this notification (ST2),
The voice guidance is sent to the FAX terminal (ST3).
The guidance sent here is "This is the FAX Center. Take it out. Enter the BOX number and press #."

When the guidance is received by the FAX terminal (ST4), the service user inputs the number of the BOX storing the original to be taken out (ST5). After transmitting the voice guidance, the center stands by in a receiving state of the BOX number, and upon receiving the BOX number from the FAX terminal (ST6), reads the BOX management database (ST7). Then, it is determined whether or not the document is registered in the BOX corresponding to the designated number (ST
8) If not registered, voice guidance is transmitted (ST9), and all operations are terminated. This guidance is "The specified BOX number is not currently registered. Please check the usage again and use it."

When the document exists in the designated BOX, the TEL number sent from the FAX terminal in ST1 is the corresponding number (a number that can use the designated BOX).
Is determined (ST10), and if not, voice guidance is transmitted (ST11), and all operations are terminated. This guidance is based on "Specified BOX
The number cannot be used with this phone number. Please check the usage again and use it. ". If it is determined in ST10 that the TEL number is applicable, it is next determined whether or not the designated BOX is within the contract period (ST12). If it is not within the contract period, voice guidance is transmitted (ST13), and all operations are terminated. This guidance is "The specified BOX number is not currently registered." Specified BOX
If is within the contract period, it is further determined whether or not reception conditions are set (ST14). If the reception conditions are set, it is determined whether the originating terminal is a dedicated FAX (FAX 7 in FIG. 1) in the service system or a general FAX (FAX 8 in FIG. 1) (ST15). . If it is a dedicated FAX terminal in the service system, it is determined whether it belongs to the corresponding group (ST16). This restricts, for example, FAX terminals that can receive services to FAX terminals installed in a store managed by a specific company.

If the calling terminal is out of the range of the corresponding group, voice guidance is sent (ST1
7) Terminate all operations. This guidance is "The specified BOX number cannot be taken out of the shop in use."

[0120] If it is determined in ST16 that the terminal is in the corresponding group, it is next determined whether or not the calling terminal is located in the corresponding area (ST17). This restricts the installation location of a FAX terminal (a terminal capable of taking out originals) that can receive the service. Specifically, for example, the service can be used only by a FAX terminal installed in Tokyo. Is what you do.

In this case as well, as in ST17, the voice guidance is sent out of the corresponding area (ST1).
9) Terminate all operations.

Also, in step ST15, the source terminal is a general facsimile.
If it is determined that the original is not available, it is determined whether or not the general FAX can use the document extraction of the bulletin board service (ST20). If the service cannot be used with a general FAX, voice guidance is transmitted (ST21), and all operations are terminated. This guidance is based on your designated B
The OX number is a dedicated number of the XXXX company. ".
If it can be used with a general FAX, it is determined whether or not it is in the corresponding area as in ST18 (ST22). If it is out of the corresponding area, voice guidance is sent out (ST22).
23), end all operations. This guidance states that "The designated BOX number is not available from the call you made because the use area is limited."

If it is within the applicable area, it is within the reception period, that is, as in the case of being within the applicable area in ST18.
It is determined whether it is during the period in which the document can be taken out (ST24). If it is not during the reception period, voice guidance is transmitted (ST25), and all operations are terminated. This guidance is "The acceptance period for the specified BOX number has expired." If it is within the reception period, it is next determined whether it is within the reception time, that is, whether it is time to take out the document (ST26). If it is not the reception time, voice guidance is transmitted (ST27), and all operations are terminated. This guidance is based on the "BO
The X number cannot be taken out because it is outside reception hours. "
It is.

As described above, by restricting the reception period or the reception time, an effective service for the document registrant (specific company) can be realized, for example, only the retrieval person who transmitted the call within that period is valid. .

If it is within the reception time in ST26, it is next determined whether or not it is within the range of the number of retrievable communications (ST28). This restricts the number of persons who can open a BOX and register originals (a specific company or the like) in advance to retrieve originals in the BOX. In other words, by applying such a restriction, it is possible to realize a service that is effective only for the first number of pickers who have arrived. If the number exceeds the possible number (number of persons to be taken out), voice guidance 〓 is sent (ST
29) Terminate all operations. This guidance is "The specified BOX number has exceeded the scheduled number and cannot be taken out." If the number is within the range, the voice guidance 〓 is sent to FAX7 or general FAX8.
(ST30). This guidance says, "The BOX number is XXXX. # If it is correct, * if it is incorrect
Press and #. ". When the voice guidance is received by the FAX terminal (ST31), a confirmation code # is input according to the guidance, or an ID number and # for identifying the user are input (ST32). On the other hand, the center is waiting for a signal from the FAX terminal in a receiving state, and determines which of # and numeral (ID number) + # has been received (ST33). Do. That is, when a signal indicating ID number + # is received, voice guidance 送出 is transmitted (ST34). This guidance says, "You are using a take-out ID. The ID number is XXXX. Press # for correct and * and # for incorrect." Thereafter, when a signal indicating #, which is a confirmation code, is received from the FAX terminal (ST35), voice guidance 〓 is transmitted (ST36). This guidance is "There are XX originals." On the other hand, when only # is received in ST33, the voice guidance の in ST36 is transmitted.

When the facsimile terminal receives the voice guidance す る, it inputs a code designating the page of the original to be taken out (ST37). The center receives the page designation code (ST38) and performs the following operation when the page is designated. That is, first, voice guidance 〓 instructing the user to input the first page is transmitted (ST
39) When a signal indicating the first page is received from the facsimile terminal (ST40), voice guidance 〓 indicating the input of the last page is further transmitted to the user (ST4).
1). Note that the voice guidances そ れ ぞ れ and 〓 are “insert the first page and press #,” and “insert the last page and press #,” respectively. And F
When a signal indicating the last page is received from the AX terminal (ST42), voice guidance 〓 is transmitted (ST4).
3). The guidance is "Take out the page from XX page to YY page. Press # for correct, and * and # for incorrect." Thereafter, when the confirmation code # is received from the FAX terminal (ST44), the removal fee is calculated and it is determined whether or not the fee is 10,000 yen or more (ST45). Voice guidance for 10,000 yen or more
Is transmitted (ST46), and all operations are terminated. The guidance is "The price has exceeded 10,000 yen and cannot be taken out." When the fee is less than 10,000 yen, the voice guidance is transmitted (ST47), and the designated original is transmitted to the FAX terminal (ST48). The voice guidance ガ イ is "I am preparing now. (Music) The manuscript can be taken out. The take-out fee is XX yen. Please press the start button and put the handset back."

The reason why the upper limit of the retrieval fee is set as described above and the retrieval process cannot be executed when the upper limit is exceeded is the same as the retrieval operation in the message board service.

In the bulletin board service, the upper limit is set at 10,000 yen, but it can be set to an appropriate amount (an amount that can be settled).

The description of the operations of the center and the terminal in each service is completed above. Here, the order of taking out the originals of the message board service and the post-office box service will be described. FIG. 31 shows the order of taking out originals in the message board service.
FIG. 32 shows the order of taking out documents in the post-office box service. As is apparent from FIG. 31, in the message board service, the message is taken out from the last registered document. That is,
The document is taken out from the third original document C registered. This is often used for messages between users as a usage mode of the message board service, and is set in the above-described retrieval order because the last registered document is the content that the user wants to send the most.

On the other hand, in the case of the post office box service,
As shown in FIG. 32, the document is taken out from the document A registered first. This is often used for mail-order sales, application for sweepstakes, etc. by unspecified persons as described above as a usage form of the post office box service. Therefore, it is necessary to preferentially process the original document registered first, so that the original is taken out in this order. 33 and 34 show information in the BOX management database. Here is BO
The contract start date and end date of X, the number of MAX that can be registered, and the like are determined in advance. FIG. 34 shows information in the BOX management database when there is a reception condition. In this case, reception conditions defined for each BOX creator are registered in advance. As described in the post-office box service, the area identification of general FAX, designation of the date and time at which the document can be registered, designation of the time, restrictions on the number of documents that can be registered, and the like can be appropriately determined in accordance with the use form of the establisher.

Next, a description will be given of a mark sheet post-office box which is a special use form in the post-office box service. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a use form of the mark sheet post-office box. By setting a BOX for the purpose of collecting a questionnaire, receiving a request, and collecting a large amount of information such as an order for mail-order sales, a BOX number valid for the contract period can be registered. The user is notified of the BOX number from the BOX contractor, the user registers the document using the BOX number as a key, and the extractor (BOX contractor) extracts the document using the BOX number and the password. The manuscript is OMR (Opt
It is possible to use only an image mark reader (original mark reader), recognize an image of an OMR document, convert the recognition result into bit data, register the result in an OMR file, and store the OMR document as image data in a normal image file.

In FIG. 35, first, a mark sheet post-office box is opened, a BOX number is determined, and the user is notified. The OMR document marked on the user mark sheet is input together with the BOX number. BOX number and OM
The format numbers of the R sheets correspond one-to-one. The stored image file of the transmitted OMR original is set to one week as a standard, and can be set to another value. The extractor enters the BOX number and password,
Data that has been converted to bit data and stored in the image file as data registered in the OMR file or image data is extracted.

Next, the operation at the time of document registration in the mark sheet post-office box service will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 39. FIGS. 36 to 39 are flowcharts showing operations of the MCP 1, the storage device 2, and the FAX terminal in the mark sheet post-office box service. In these figures, first,
When the BOX number is input from the FAX terminal (ST1),
This is received by the MCP 1 (ST2), and the data corresponding to the BOX number in the BOX management database is read (ST3). As a result of the reading, if it is determined that the reception is permitted, the reception permission instruction signal is transmitted to the FAX terminal and the storage device 2 (ST4).

The storage device 2 is waiting for this reception permission signal in a reception state. When this signal is received (ST5),
A CED signal is sent to the FAX terminal (ST6). on the other hand,
Upon receiving the reception permission signal from the MCP 1 and the CED signal from the storage device 2, the FAX terminal starts FAX transmission (ST7). The document transmitted here is an OMR sheet on which the user has written desired items. When the transmission of the first page OMR sheet is completed, it is further determined whether or not there is a second page OMR sheet document (ST8). If there is no second or subsequent page, an EOP signal is sent to the storage device 2 (ST
9) In some cases, the MPS signal or the EOM signal is sent to the storage device (ST10), and the process returns to the upstream of ST7. The operation of the FAX terminal after sending the EOM signal will be described later (see FIG. 38).

On the other hand, the storage device 2 stands by in the reception state for the FAX transmission in ST7, and upon receiving this transmission (S7).
T11) The OMR data is cut out in bit units and converted into predetermined data (data of 1 and 0) (ST1).
2) This is transferred to MCP1 (ST13). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the EOP signal from the FAX terminal has been received (ST14).
It is determined whether an MPS, a signal, or an EOM signal has been received (ST15). When MPS or EOM is received, it indicates that the next OMR sheet document will be transmitted from the FAX terminal, so that the MCP 1 is notified that the next OMR sheet document will be transmitted (ST1).
6).

On the other hand, when receiving the converted OMR data (ST13) from the storage device 2, the MCP 1 checks whether or not the converted OMR data corresponds to the designated BOX number (ST17). This is OM for each BOX
The format of R data is predetermined, and ST2
Sent in the format of the BOX number entered in
It is to check whether the MR data matches. If it is determined that the page is correct, it is checked whether or not there is a page check (ST18). This check is to check whether a plurality of OMR sheet originals are present and satisfy one requirement.

This will be described in more detail with reference to an example of use of an OMR sheet.

(A) One Requirement Plural Sheets A sheet that satisfies one requirement for the first time after all the plurality of sheets are aligned, if even one of the sheets is missing or the page order is input incorrectly, an OMR recognition error is generated. All sheets are invalid. In this case, it is determined that there is a page check in ST18.

(B) One Requirement One Sheet A row that satisfies one requirement is permitted. In this case, it is determined that there is no page check in ST18.

(C) One Requirement Plural Sheets (without Page Check) A sheet that satisfies one requirement only when all the plural sheets are aligned, but is recognized as a normal sheet even if a page is missing. It is. In this case, ST18
And it is determined that there is no page check.

As described above, the page is checked in ST18 according to each usage example. If it is determined that there is a page check, it is checked whether the OMR data transferred in ST13 is for the first page (ST19).
As a result of this check, if it is determined that the page is the first page, it is determined whether or not image information exists in the OMR sheet document (ST20).

The case where image information is added to the OMR sheet document will be described in more detail.

As described above, the mark sheet post-office box service is often used for ordering mail-order sales, answering questionnaires, and the like. In this case, the OMR sheet manuscript is used for order forms and answer sheets. You. When used for a purchase order or an answer sheet, as shown in FIG. 40, information used as data (a mark information recording area such as a product number or an answer number) and information used directly as image information (address of the orderer) An OMR sheet is required in which the IMR sheet (including I1 and I2 in FIG. 40), such as the name, the name, and other contents not included in the answer word group, is mixed.

The OMR sheet manuscript shown in FIG. 40 is used as an order form for mail-order sales. As is clear from FIG. 40, the image information area I1 contains the orderer's address and I2. Describes special items that are other contents not included in the mark information.

In this embodiment, mixed OMR sheet originals can be used by cutting out and receiving an area for recognizing the data of the OMR sheet original and an area to be treated as an image. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an operation of separating a data area when using this kind of OMR sheet. This operation is performed by the storage device 2. In FIG. 41, first, when an OMR recognition mark (T0 in FIG. 40) is detected from data transmitted from the FAX terminal (data transmitted in ST7 in FIG. 36), it is determined that the received FAX original is an OMR sheet original. Recognizes and waits for detection of the first timing mark. When the first timing mark (T1) is detected (ST1),
It waits for the detection of the last line of the first timing mark, and when this is detected (ST2), the counting of white lines is started (ST3). Then, it waits until the next timing mark T2 is detected, and when this is detected (ST4), the counting of the white line started in ST3 is stopped (ST5).

Next, the count value of the white line is compared with a predetermined table value (ST6). If the count value exceeds the table value, the time between the timing mark (T1) and the timing mark (T2) is determined. Line (I
1) is cut out as image information (ST7).

This table value corresponds to the number of white lines between the timing marks corresponding to the mark rows, and the interval between adjacent timing marks is set to 115 lines at the time of communication in the standard mode of FAX, and to the fine mode. It is set to 230 lines at the time of communication (this can be changed as appropriate according to the usage pattern). In other words, when the count value is the same, the mark line is determined, and when the count value exceeds this value, the image line is determined.

The above processing (the processing from ST2 to ST7) is repeated until FAX end detection is performed (ST8). When the end of the facsimile is detected (ST8), the counting of the white line is stopped (ST9), and the image information cut out so far is combined as the image information of one page (ST1).
0), create an image file.

Returning to FIG. 36, description will be continued.
If 0 and the OMR image exists, the process proceeds to ST21. If the OMR image does not exist, the process proceeds to ST22 to determine whether or not there is a next page. This check is for the case of the above-mentioned one requirement plural sheets original. The subsequent operation is performed when it is determined that there is a next page.
As shown in FIG. 37, when an OMR image exists, S
From T21, an instruction to transfer the OMR image information is sent to the storage device 2 (ST23). Upon receiving this signal, the storage device 2 creates an OMR image file as described above (ST24) and transfers it to the MCP 1. MC
When P1 receives this (ST25), it sends a signal to the effect that the reception of the next page is permitted to the storage device 2 (ST2).
6). If it is determined in ST20 that there is no OMR image, the process after ST23 is not performed, and
At 26, a permission signal is transmitted. After transmitting the permission signal in ST26, the MCP 1 returns to the upstream of ST17, receives the converted data of the OMR sheet original of the next page again, and repeats the same operation as described above.

The storage device 2 is waiting for a permission signal in a receiving state. When receiving the permission signal (ST27), the storage device 2 sends an MCF signal to the FAX terminal (ST28), returns to the upstream of ST11, and returns to the next page from the FAX terminal. Of the OMR sheet original in a receiving state. The processing of the next page is the same as the operation described above. In the facsimile terminal, the MCF from the storage device 2 is used.
Upon receiving the signal, the process returns to the upstream of ST7, and transmission of the next page of the OMR sheet document is started again.

Next, it is determined that there is no next page of the OMR sheet document (ST8), and the FOP after transmitting the EOP signal is determined.
The operation of the AX terminal, the operation of the storage device when an EOP signal is received in ST14, and the operation of the MCP 1 when it is determined in ST21 and ST22 that there is no next page will be described. FIG. 38 shows these operations.
The MCF is sent from the storage device 2 to the FAX terminal (ST2
9). When the FAX terminal receives this (ST30), D
The CN is returned to the storage device 2 (ST31), and the line is disconnected (ST32).

On the other hand, when the storage device 2 receives the DCN signal (ST33), it similarly disconnects the line (ST34).
Inform MCP1 that the connection has been made. Further, the MCP 1 receives the signal indicating the line disconnection (ST35), and the operation of all the systems ends.

Further, when the storage device 2 does not receive the MPS signal or the EOM signal in ST15, and when the MCP 1 is NG in ST17 and ST19, error processing is performed. As for the error processing, as shown in FIG.
CP1 sends a signal instructing to send a DCN signal to the storage device (in this case, ST17 and ST19).
(ST35), when the storage device 2 receives this, a DCN signal is transmitted to the FAX terminal (ST36). In step ST15, MPS or EO
If M is not received, the DCN is sent to the FAX terminal without receiving the instruction signal from MCP1. After transmitting the DCN, the line is disconnected (ST37). When the FAX terminal receives the DCN signal (ST38), the line is disconnected similarly (ST39), and an alarm is sounded (ST37).
49), terminating the error processing.

As described above, by executing the mark sheet post-office box service, it is possible to provide a highly convenient system in a usage form such as answering a mail-order sales questionnaire.

FIG. 42 shows an output example of the extracted information in the mark sheet post-office box service. FIG.
Is an output of a purchase order by mail order.As is clear from the figure, the information obtained by converting the recognition result of the mark information into an image is synthesized with the image information cut out by the above method, and is output. is there. Regarding the conversion of the mark information into the image, the format is predetermined for each BOX, as described above. As described above, in the mail order, the user uses the OMR sheet to fill in a predetermined mark field and register it in a predetermined BOX, thereby ordering a desired product. Can be taken out of the BOX as an order sheet. That is, an order by mail order, collection of a questionnaire answer sheet, and the like can be performed using communication by a mailbox without using mail or the like.

[0156]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention , the receiving terminal extracts the facsimile information in the communication device.
At this time, the fee for removal is less than the predetermined amount
Restrict retrieval of facsimile information when it takes
Facsimile, especially for paid services,
Communication services that provide information to unspecified recipients
A suitable communication system and communication device can be obtained.
Specifically, paid facsimile information provided by companies, etc.
Is taken out without paying the regular amount
Facsimile, and also for the recipient
In the case of payment after extracting information,
Prevents payment not being possible due to shortage
can do.

[0157]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a communication system showing a configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a voice response device used in the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows a VRU and an MCP when a PB tone is detected.
Flow chart showing the operation of

FIG. 4 VRU and MC for sending music to FAX
Flow diagram showing the operation of P

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an adapter used in the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the function of each component in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is an ADP for executing a usage fee calculation request / reception function.
Operation flow chart

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an output of a fee settlement report using a barcode.

FIG. 9 is an operation flowchart of an ADP when calculating a direct communication fee.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the entire communication system when image information is registered and taken out normally.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the entire communication system when the above has occurred at the time of registration of image information.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the entire communication system when there is the above at the time of extracting image information.

FIG. 13 is a schematic configuration diagram for explaining one of usage modes of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is an operation flowchart for confirming a registration date and time and a retrieval deadline of registered image information by a PB phone;

FIG. 15 is a communication sequence diagram showing an inquiry procedure by a PB telephone.

FIG. 16 is a schematic configuration diagram for explaining a facsimile bulletin board which is one usage form of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a schematic configuration diagram for explaining a FAX post-office box which is one usage form of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the number of documents that can be registered in a mailbox for each usage mode.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a document registration operation in the message board service.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a document take-out operation in the message board service.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the same.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a manuscript registration operation in the post office box service.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the same.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the same.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a document take-out operation in the post-office box service.

FIG. 26 is the same flowchart.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a document registration operation in the bulletin board service.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an operation of taking out a document in the bulletin board service;

FIG. 29 is the same flowchart.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the same.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing the order of taking out originals in the message board service;

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing the order of manuscript removal in the post-office box service.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing information in a BOX management database.

FIG. 34 is a diagram showing information in a BOX management database when there is a reception condition.

FIG. 35 is a schematic configuration diagram for explaining a mark sheet post-office box which is one use form of the present invention.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a document registration operation in the mark sheet post-office box service.

FIG. 37 is the same flowchart.

FIG. 38 is the same flowchart.

FIG. 39 is the same flowchart.

FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an OMR sheet used for a mark sheet post-office box service of the present invention.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an operation of separating a data area of an OMR sheet;

FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an output example of a document to be taken out in the mark sheet post-office box service.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 MCP 2 Storage device 3 VRU 4 ITDM 5 Telephone network 6 ADP 7 FAX 8 General FAX 9 PB telephone

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Yosuke Kanemori 2-3-8 Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo Matsushita Electric Transmission Co., Ltd. (56) References JP 4-127661 (JP, A) JP 62-30450 (JP, A) JP-A-4-124968 (JP, A) JP-A-3-124163 (JP, A)

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] A communication device that has a plurality of storage areas and stores different facsimile information in each of the storage areas, a transmitting terminal that transmits facsimile information to a specified storage area, and a desired storage area, A communication system having a receiving terminal for receiving facsimile information in a specified storage area.
Wherein the receiving terminal is connected to the communication device by a facsimile.
There is a charge for taking out the simil information
Facsimile information
A communication system comprising control means for restricting removal . 2. A storage device having a plurality of storage areas and specifying a storage area.
Facsimile information sent from the sending terminal
Storage means to be stored in the specified storage area and the storage area
To the receiving terminal that requested the facsimile image information
Send to send facsimile information of the specified storage area
Means and when extracting facsimile information
If the fee is higher than a predetermined amount,
And control means for restricting the retrieval of the csimilitary information.
Communication device.