JP2690251B2 - Information communication equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information communication apparatus which is connected to various information centers through communication lines to display database information sent from the center side and print it out.

[0002]

Recently, banking systems, captain system, multifunctional various information communication device with the popularization <br/>及information communication system such a personal computer communication is in progress. In such an information communication system, generally, as shown in FIG. 25 , the information center 1 side registers and updates various information received from the information communication service provider at any time to build the database 2. . The database information is output as inquiry information by a display device or a recording device provided on the information communication device 4 side based on a search request from the information communication device 4 connected via the communication network 3. Is configured.

[0003]

However, the information communication device in such an information communication system is currently designed and developed by the information communication service provider for various communication systems based on the existing terminal device. Therefore, for users who receive the information communication service, there is an increasing demand for providing an information communication device with improved operability. In particular, based on the search request from the information communication device, the inquiry information searched is not only all necessary information,
There is a problem that the recording paper is wasted in the recording device.

Further, the output result of the inquiry information output from the recording device of these information communication devices has a problem that the recording area of the recording paper is not effectively used.

Further, there is a problem that the information communication device and the information center are in a connected state even while the inquiry information is recorded from the recording device, and the communication fee increases.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention can select only the necessary one of the searched inquiry information based on a search request from the information communication device, and can reduce the recording paper and the communication charge. A first object is to provide a device.

A second object of the present invention is to provide an information communication device capable of effectively utilizing the recording area of the recording paper when outputting the inquiry information by the recording device.

A third object of the present invention is to provide an information communication device equipped with a recording device that allows a user who receives the information communication service to easily understand the contents of the inquiry information.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned first object, the present invention comprises an information retrieval means for performing retrieval of database information accumulated on the center side via a communication line,
A memory for storing the information retrieved by this information retrieval means
Means and display means for displaying the information as inquiry information
And print the inquiry information displayed by this display means.
Operation means for selecting whether or not to be stored in the storage means
Printing means for printing out the stored information, and the operating manual
Make a print reservation for the inquiry information selected by the column.
Refer to the above for inquiry information that print reservation was not made.
Deleted from the storage means and re-searchable,
When all searches are completed, the data stored in the storage means is stored.
And a control means for making the inquiry information ready for printing,
The control means makes a print reservation after disconnecting the line after the search is completed.
The inquiry information is printed.
You.

[0010]

Next, in order to achieve the above-mentioned second object, the present invention stores the code information accumulated on the center side via a communication line.
An information searcher who performs a search for information database information
And the information retrieved by this information retrieval means.
Display means for displaying information and display by this display means
And a storage means for storing the inquiry information
A buffer that temporarily stores the stored inquiry information for a specified page.
And a temporary storage in this buffer memory means.
A printing means for printing the inquiry information that is displayed, and the buffer memory.
When storing the inquiry information for a predetermined page in the memory means,
Inquiry information for a predetermined number of pages was consecutive in the main scanning direction.
These inquiries to the printing means while being stored in the form
Control means for transferring information, wherein the printing means comprises:
The inquiry information transferred from the buffer memory means is
Data into a specified page in the main scanning direction of the recording paper.
With a configuration that prints the inquiry information side by side
It is.

[0012]

[0013]

[0014]

The present invention has the above-mentioned first structure and has made a search query.
Information was temporarily stored in the storage means, and print reservations were made
Items that are kept in a state of being stored and are not reserved for printing
Controls to erase, terminates the search, and disconnects the line.
After processing the inquiry information collectively stored in the storage means
It is printed out. This allows the recording paper and
Realize an information communication device that can reduce credit charges
be able to.

Further, the present invention is described second configuration, test
Buffer memory means for a predetermined number of pages of retrieved inquiry information
In the main scanning direction in order to temporarily store the
When several minutes have been stored, this is read and printed out.
As a result, a specified number of pages are printed side by side in the main scanning direction.
Will be forced. For example, 3 pages of inquiry information
When printing three printouts in the main scanning direction, one page
Page 1st line, 2nd page 1st line, 3rd page 1st
Store each row in the buffer memory means in a continuous form
Prints the first line of each page at once
Is done. Then, after the print output of the first line is completed,
Similarly, it is stored in the buffer memory means and printed by the same process.
Print it out. This makes it possible to perform main scanning with a simple configuration and control.
The inquiry information can be arranged and printed out. this
When the retrieved inquiry information has more than a specified page
Prints a specified number of pages arranged in the main scanning direction.
When this is completed, the above-mentioned information is added to the next print area in the sub-scanning direction.
With the above control, printing is performed side by side in the main scanning direction.

[0016]

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an information communication apparatus which is an embodiment of the present invention. The information communication apparatus shown in FIG. 1 is configured so as to be applicable to the information communication system as shown in FIG. 25. In FIG. 1, 5 is a CPU that controls the entire apparatus, and 6 is a change in the appearance of the apparatus. An LCD that visually displays a physical state and a non-physical state that does not change the appearance, 7 is an LCD controller that controls the display on the LCD 2, and 8 is a V connected to the LCD controller 7.
RAM, 9 is a display character generator (hereinafter abbreviated as CG) connected to the LCD controller 7, and 10 is C
Bus 1 between PU1 and LCD controller 7, bus 1
CG for printing connected to 0, 12 is a flag indicating the operating state when the CPU 5 controls the device, inquiry information obtained from the information center via the NCU, bank answer system, etc. (timer automatic start time data, etc.) Random access memory (hereinafter abbreviated as RAM) for storing 13 is an LCD 6
A read-only memory (hereinafter abbreviated as ROM) for storing the external appearance graphic and the like displayed on the device, 14 is a bus controller that connects the bus 10 to an external memory such as a memory card described later, and 15 is a bus controller 14 and a memory card, Is a connector that is a connection part of the memory card, 16 is a memory card that is an external memory, and 161 is the memory card 16 on the main body
5 is a connector for connecting with 5, and 162 is a memory card 1
6, ROM 163 is a rewritable read-only memory (hereinafter referred to as EEP) built in the memory card 16.
ROM is abbreviated), 17 is a panel CPU that controls the display panel unit, 18 is a button switch and LED arranged on the panel, 19 is a backlight that illuminates the LCD 6 from the back, and 20 is a backlight that is connected to the panel CPU 17. A power supply circuit for driving 19; 21 a PC modem connected to the CPU 5 to compress / decompress character information; 22 a CPU modem connected to the CPU 5 to compress / decompress image information.
FAX modem for expansion, 23 for PC modem 21 and F
A network control unit (hereinafter abbreviated as NCU) connected to the AX modem 22 for controlling a public line, 24 is a numeric keypad connected to the NCU 23 for inputting a telephone number and other information, and 25 is a magnetic field connected to the CPU 5. A magnetic card reader for reading information from the card, 26 is connected to the CPU 1,
A printer for outputting the inquiry information stored in the RAM 12, 27 a scanner connected to the CPU 1, 28 a CP
A driver connected to U5 for driving a document feeding motor and the like, 29 is a line for connecting the information communication device composed of the CPU5 to the driver 28 to the communication network 3.

FIG. 2 shows a top view of the operation panel of the information communication apparatus in this embodiment. In FIG. 2, 30 is an LCD
Scroll buttons such as the FAX screen displayed on 6, 31 is a numeric keypad for inputting a telephone number, etc., 32 is FAX / TEL
Operation keys for operating functions, 33 is a LE for checking the operation of the device
D and 34 are execution / correction keys for operating execution / correction of the bank answer system and the like, and 35 is a function button used for selecting a menu displayed on the LCD 6 and the like.

3 (a) and 3 (b) show an operation flow chart of the information communication apparatus in the present embodiment and a communication sequence chart between the information communication apparatus and the information center, which temporally corresponds to this operation flow chart. . 4 to 18 show screens in which inquiry information of the information communication device according to the present embodiment is displayed on the LCD 6.

The operation of this embodiment will be described below with reference to the operation flow chart of FIG. FIG. 4 is an initial processing selection screen of the information communication device. The information communication device is powered on, and a memory card 16 storing a communication application program corresponding to each information communication center is provided in the information communication device main body. It shows a state in which the icon 36 indicating the content of the information communication service is displayed on the LCD 6 of the information communication device in correspondence with a predetermined function button 35 by being inserted into the card slot.

When the function button F2 is selected, the screen is switched to the password input screen as shown in FIG. Next, when a predetermined password is input and the execution key 34 on the operation panel is pressed, it is determined whether the input password is valid, and if it is determined that the password is valid, the information as shown in FIG. Although the main menu of the service is displayed, it is displayed on the LCD 6.

Then, for example, the ten key 3 of the operation panel
When "1: Receive information retrieval service" is selected by 1, the input screen for designating each information center as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed. If the center code and subscriber number are entered and one of the plurality of information centers is designated, the personal identification number is awaited. In the memo field 37, a user of the information communication service can arbitrarily input memo information to be recorded in the output result, for example, an information center name.

Next, when a personal identification number is entered as shown in FIG. 8, "CONNECT" is displayed at the place corresponding to the function F1. Here, when the operator presses the function button F1, the processing shown in the operation flow chart of FIG. 3A is executed.

In FIG. 3A, in ST1, it is indicated that the connection is displayed on the LCD 6 after the connection key is pressed. At this time, the information communication device, the information center, and the connection procedure are executed. In this connection procedure, the information communication device automatically dials the information center telephone number registered in advance. Then, when the line between the information communication device and the information center is connected, the modem connection is executed according to the connection rules (CCITT recommendation V25) of the personal computer communication modem, and as shown in FIG. Please flash.

When the connection between the information communication device and the information center is completed, a signal for confirming the ID number and device capability of the information communication device is sent from the information center, and the information communication device is automatically registered with the ID number and the like. Is sent.

At ST2, the service menu is LCD6.
Will be displayed. At this time, between the information communication device and the information center, the ID number of the information communication device is confirmed at the information center, and the service menu of the information database held by the information center is displayed as shown in FIG. Sent to the device side. When the operator selects one service from the service menu and inputs the desired service name or service number using the ten keys 31 on the operation panel,
This input information is sent to the information center as selection information. Here, the service menu usually takes the form of a tree structure, and for example, a submenu is displayed as shown in FIG. 11 (ST3). In this way, by taking the hierarchical structure of the menus in several stages, the user of the information communication service can perform desired information retrieval only by operating the ten-key pad. In this embodiment, both the service menu and the sub service menu have only one page,
In the case of being composed of a plurality of pages, the "next screen" is displayed at a position corresponding to the function button F4, and the menu of the next page can be viewed by selecting F4.

At ST4, the inquiry information selected at ST2 and ST3 is stored (not particularly displayed on the LCD 6).
At this time, when the selection information selected in ST2 and ST3 is sent to the information center, the information center reads out the search result from the database as inquiry information and sequentially sends it to the information communication device, and the information communication device sends it to the information center. A confirmation code is sent every time one page of inquiry information is received. However, even if the last page is received, the information communication device does not send the confirmation code,
In ST12, which will be described later, a confirmation / continuous request code is sent to the information center. This confirmation / continuous request code indicates the last page of the retrieved inquiry information.
It is a signal indicating the subsequent processing (searching again or stopping searching).

The retrieved inquiry information is stored in the RAM 12 one after another. Detailed information of the inquiry information is stored in the RAM 12, which will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
Information is stored in the divided areas of the RAM 12 as shown in FIG. The RAM 12 will be described in detail below.

The RAM 12 is composed of a save screen management table and a save screen area. The details of the saved screen management table are 40 saved screen information and 4 print reservations.
1, a save / search information name 42, a search time / time 43, a flag 44 indicating the number of pages of the inquiry information when the inquiry information has a plurality of pages, and a character indicating the number of a character buffer in which the inquiry information is stored. It is composed of a buffer number 45. Inquiry information corresponding to the character buffer number 45 is stored in the save screen area. In the present embodiment, the RAM 12 is divided into two areas, but the present invention is not limited to this, and two RAMs, a RAM for storing a save management table and a RAM for storing a save screen, may be prepared.

Further, the inquiry information is displayed page by page, and when the inquiry information has a plurality of pages, information attached to the data to be transmitted (save / retrieval information name 42, flag 4).
4 etc.), the information communication device can perform reliable management. Further, as can be seen from the sequence diagram corresponding to ST4, the confirmation code is sent to the information center for each page from the information communication device until the storage of the inquiry information is completed, thereby ensuring the reception of the inquiry information.

Here, the inquiry information is the RAM of the information communication device.
The print reservation can be made until the storage screen area of 12 is full, but when the storage screen area of the RAM 12 of the search operation is full, the information communication device automatically disconnects the line and prints out the storage screen. When storing the inquiry information in the RAM 12, the RAM 1 is stored in the middle of the inquiry information stored last.
When 2 is full (for example, when there is inquiry information of all 5 pages and the storage area of the RAM 12 is full when 1 page is stored), the inquiry information stored up to this point is deleted, Other inquiry information stored in the RAM 12 is printed out. That is, the inquiry information stored halfway is not printed out.

Then, the line is disconnected in the middle of the search, the printout is performed, and then the main menu as shown in FIG. 18 is restored. Unlike the previous main menu, this main menu is displayed only when the line is disconnected in the middle. As a point different from normal many, specifically, “6: Reconnect.” Is additionally displayed. By selecting this, you can easily perform the process without spending the same procedure You can perform another interrupted search again.

In ST5, the inquiry information for all pages is first stored in the RAM 12 of the information communication device, and then first displayed on the LCD 6.
Display the inquiry information of the page.

At ST6, whether the inquiry information is the final page,
Check whether or not it is the last page, and if it is not the final page, click "Next screen" on F4.
Is displayed, the operator can press F4 to see the next page and sequentially display the inquiry information of the next page on the LCD 6 for confirmation.

In ST7, which is a step to proceed when the inquiry information is the last page in ST6, a display for selecting whether or not to perform the next search is displayed. Here, “Table of Contents” is displayed in F2, “Continue” is displayed in F3, and “End” is displayed in F5, and one of these selection items is selected (FIGS. 12, 13, 14). , 15).
Select "Table of Contents" to return to the menu screen and "Continue"
Select to return to the sub-service menu screen, and select "End" to disconnect the line.

In ST8, when "Menu" is selected in FIG. 1, a screen for selecting whether or not to perform automatic printing is displayed (not shown). At this time, when automatic printing is selected, the retrieved inquiry information is sequentially stored in the RAM 12 without any print reservation operation shown in ST9 described below. The number of pieces of inquiry information stored in is added as the number of prints.

On the other hand, if automatic printing is not selected, the process proceeds to the next step ST9, and a comment for selecting whether or not to make print reservation for the inquiry information displayed so far is displayed as shown in FIG. When the function button F1 indicating the print reservation is pressed, the print reservation of the inquiry information displayed so far is made. In ST10, when the print reservation is selected in ST8, a process for making a print reservation in the RAM 12 is performed. First, the saved screen information number area 40 in the RAM 12 holds the number of inquiry information currently stored in the RAM 12, that is, the total number of screens reserved for printing and the number of screens currently received. . Next, the number of inquiry information items reserved for printing is counted from time to time, and the result is set as the print reservation number 41 as shown in FIG.
It is stored in M12. The print reservation number is also displayed on the screen as shown in FIG. 12, for example.

On the other hand, in ST11, when the print reservation is not selected in ST8, processing for not making print reservation in the RAM 12 is performed. That is, the inquiry information stored in ST4 is deleted from the RAM 12. That is, the save screen is deleted from the save / search information name 42, the search time / time 43, the flag, the character buffer number 45, and the save screen area corresponding to this character buffer number shown in FIG. In this case, the print reservation number 41 is not counted and holds the current count number, and the saved screen information number 40
Also, the number of pages of the currently received inquiry information is subtracted so as to match the number of print reservations.

At ST12, "contents" and "continuation" are made at ST7.
If is selected, search again, specifically, "Table of Contents"
If is selected, the process proceeds to ST2, and if "Continue" is selected, the process proceeds to ST3. When "End" is selected in ST7, the process proceeds to ST12 where the line is disconnected.

At ST13, an end screen showing the communication charge is displayed (not shown). At this time, the end screen is sent from the information center to the information communication device. After that, a line disconnection signal is transmitted from the information center, a line disconnection reception signal is transmitted from the information communication device to the information center, and the line is disconnected.

Then, the information communication apparatus confirms that the number of print reservations (the number of print reservations stored in the RAM 12 described later) is not 0 in ST9. If it is confirmed that the number of print reservations is not 0 (if the number of prints is 0, the screen returns to the initial screen of the apparatus), the CPU 5 causes the ROM 13
Check the device status such as no paper, door open, etc. according to the program stored in. If it is determined that the device is normal by checking the device status, the inquiry information is printed. When the information communication device searches the inquiry information and the power is turned off for some reason (the power is accidentally turned off, etc.), the searched inquiry information is printed out as it is. Not done. In such a case, the inquiry information stored in the RAM 12 is printed out after the power is turned on again and the password is input on the screen for waiting for the password input. Further, the memory configuration is such that the stored inquiry information is not erased even when the power is turned off.

In ST14, after confirming each confirmation item as described above, a screen for printing the inquiry information reserved for printing in ST8 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 17, “Printing: Please wait for a while.” Is displayed in a blinking manner, and the inquiry information stored in the RAM 12 of the information communication device for which printing is reserved is collectively printed.

20 to 24 are printed drawings printed by the information communication device according to the present invention. Hereinafter, FIGS.
The printing process of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

Header information such as the save / search information name storage area 42, search time / time storage area 43, and flag storage area 44 of the save screen management table is transferred to the printer 26. The printer 26 has a buffer memory (not shown) capable of storing one line, and the header information is stored as code information. The header information stored in the buffer memory as code information is converted into font data by CG2 and printed out. After the header information is printed out, the inquiry information is printed out. At this time, it is judged from the flag storage area 44 whether the inquiry information has a plurality of pages. If the inquiry information has a plurality of pages, , These are printed in a format as shown in FIG. 20 as a series of inquiry information.

Then, in the save screen management table,
If another save / search information name is stored, it is determined that the inquiry information searched according to another service menu is stored, and a series of inquiry information is printed together with new header information. Here, since each inquiry information is stored as a pair with the header information based on the service menu,
Inquiry information with different content types is not mixed and output. Moreover, since a series of inquiry information having the same content type is printed side by side in the main scanning direction of the recording apparatus, the right margin of the recording paper can be effectively used.

The header information is stored in the RAM 12 as described above, and it can be seen from the flag of this header information that a plurality of pieces of inquiry information are a series. For example, the flag represents the number of pages of inquiry information, such as 1, 2, ..., And the order of inquiry information and the like can be determined by the number of pages.

The inquiry information is stored as code information in the character buffer. A mark indicating the end of one line is also stored at the end of one line. In this state, the inquiry information is stored in the buffer memory, and when this inquiry information is printed out for three screens side by side in the main scanning direction of the printing apparatus, the first line of the inquiry information is transferred to the buffer memory for each screen. To do. The first screen first, then the second screen,
In this way, the first line for three screens is sequentially transferred to the buffer memory. The buffer memory can hold the inquiry information for the number of print output characters of one screen (15 characters in this embodiment) × 3 screens. In addition, the inquiry information of the second and third screens is sequentially stored in the 16th character and the 31st character, respectively. Then, after transferring all the first lines of the inquiry information for three screens as code information, by CG2,
Convert code information to font data and print out. In this way, when three screens are printed out side by side in the main scanning direction of the printing apparatus, the inquiry information is printed side by side in the main scanning direction in the printing apparatus, so that the right margin of the recording paper can be effectively used.

Further, in FIG. 20, the search information input when the inquiry information is searched from the information center database, that is, the supplementary information such as the center code and the service name is printed as the header information. With this header information, the operator can easily recognize what the printed inquiry information is. In the present embodiment, the inquiry information for three screens is arranged and printed in the main scanning direction. This can be applied to a recording device of a facsimile-based information communication device only by devising a recording memory structure. That is, the LCD 6 of the information communication device is generally capable of displaying 20 full-width characters in the main scanning direction.
Characters are displayed as inquiry information. If a character font for printing is set to 24 dots and an interval of 8 dots is set between characters, and 32 dots are required for each character, LC
The horizontal dot number for 14 characters of D6 is 32 × 14 = 448.
It is a dot. On the other hand, the width of A4 recording paper for facsimile is 1.
It is 680 dots / 210 mm. From this, in consideration of the print layout, even if a slight margin is provided between characters and a little margin is provided at the left and right ends (1680/448 = 3 remainder 336).
Dots) and three screens of inquiry information can be printed side by side in the main scanning direction.

21 to 24 show examples of print formats when the inquiry information is arranged and printed out in the main scanning direction. FIG. 20 shows the print format in which the image information such as a broken line frame and each inquiry information are combined with respect to the inquiry information for three screens. In this way, the inquiry information is divided for each screen. It is very effective for the operator to print a broken line frame or the like for understanding the content of the inquiry information.

The print format example shown in FIG. 21 is
Although it is almost the same as the print format shown in FIG. 20, this uses a frame line as image information to be combined with the inquiry information. The inquiry information is also L
Since it is printed out in a form corresponding to the screen of the CD 6, it is easy to check the contents .

The print format example shown in FIG.
The image information to be combined with the inquiry information is used as the image information corresponding to the corner of the recording area. In this case, the image information corresponding to the corners can be provided at any one of the four corners of the recording area, and the same effect as the print format example shown in FIG. 21 can be obtained. Further, in this case, since the amount of image information to be combined is small, the influence on the printing time of the inquiry information can be small.

The print format example shown in FIG. 23 is
As the image information to be combined with the inquiry information, the image information corresponding to the above corner and the solid line are combined.

The print format example shown in FIG. 24 is
As the image information to be combined with the inquiry information, the image information corresponding to the corner and the image information corresponding to any one of the four sides of the recording area of the LCD 6 are combined. In FIG. 24, the image information is attached to one side in the main scanning direction, but it goes without saying that it may be attached to one side in the sub scanning direction.

The image information to be combined with the inquiry information is stored in advance in the storage means such as the RAM 12 and is not limited to those shown in FIGS. It goes without saying that it can be changed.

[0056]

As is apparent from the above description, the present invention
According to the structure of claim 1, the searched inquiry information is temporarily displayed.
It is displayed on the method and the operator is asked to confirm the content.
Let me choose here whether to print this inquiry information
To search when the line is connected, and
It can be used to check its contents and can also be printed out
You can choose what you want, communication charges
The effect of being able to contribute to the reduction of
It plays a fruit.

The structure according to claim 2 of the present invention is as follows.
Main scanning of buffer memory means for inquiry information for a fixed number of pages
It is stored in a continuous form in order and read out and printed out.
The inquiry information by aligning it in the main scanning direction of the recording paper.
It can be printed out and the recording area of the recording paper can be used effectively.
The effect is that it can be used.

[0058] The configuration according to claim 3 of the present invention, irradiation
If the meeting information has more than a specified number of pages, this is sub-scanned.
In the direction of recording to the next recording area.
Therefore, even if the number of inquiry information is large, the recording area of the recording paper is effective.
Can be used for. Further, claim 4 of the present invention
Is used when recording the inquiry information side by side in the main scanning direction.
Image information corresponding to the recording area for recording inquiry information.
By adding information, information that is easy for the operator to see is printed.
It can be printed out. According to claim 5 of the present invention.
Is composed of at least one of the four corners of the recording area.
Add simple image information to record to have
This makes it possible to print out information that is easy for the operator to see.
Can be Further, the configuration according to claim 6 of the present invention
Is the main buffer memory means for each service menu.
The inquiry information is stored in a continuous form in the scanning direction, and this is stored.
By reading and printing, multiple sheets can be printed on one sheet of recording paper.
The search query information is not recorded and
Therefore, the information that is easy to see can be printed out. Ma
The configuration according to claim 7 of the present invention is the service menu.
Search further when printing inquiry information in units.
By printing out the service name as a header information
In addition, information that is easier to see can be printed out.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an information communication device that is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view of an operation panel of the information communication device according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 3A is an operation flow chart of the information communication apparatus of the present embodiment. FIG. 3B is a control sequence diagram of the information communication apparatus and the information center of the present embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an initial screen in the information communication device according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a password input screen in the information communication device according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a main menu screen in the information communication apparatus according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a screen displaying a connectable information center in the information communication apparatus according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a communication personal identification number input screen in the information communication apparatus according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing waiting for connection with an information center in the information communication apparatus according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a service menu in the information communication apparatus according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a sub-service menu from the information center in the information communication device according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display screen of inquiry information on the first page in the information communication apparatus according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a display screen of inquiry information on the second page in the information communication apparatus according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a display screen of inquiry information on the third page in the information communication apparatus according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a display screen of the inquiry information of the final page in the information communication device of the present embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a print reservation screen in the information communication apparatus according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a connection end screen with the information center in the information communication apparatus according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a main menu after the information communication apparatus of this embodiment is disconnected halfway.

FIG. 19 is a memory map diagram of the RAM 8 for storing inquiry information in the information communication device according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a sample in which a plurality of pages of inquiry information are printed in this embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a sample in which inquiry information and a frame line are combined and printed in the present embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a sample in which the inquiry information and the image information indicating the corner in this embodiment are combined and printed.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a sample in which the inquiry information and the image information indicating the solid line and the corner in the present embodiment are combined and printed.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a sample in which the inquiry information and the image information showing the broken line and the corner in the present embodiment are combined and printed.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a system configuration in various information communication services.

[Explanation of symbols]

 5 CPU 6 LCD 7 LCD controller 8 VRAM 9 CG1 10 CPU and LCD controller bus 11 CG2 12 Main body RAM 13 Main body ROM 14 Bus controller 15 Connector 16 Memory card 26 Printer 35 Function button

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Claims (7)

(57) [Claims] 1. An information retrieving means for retrieving database information accumulated on the center side via a communication line, and a memory for storing the information retrieved by the information retrieving means.
And a display means for displaying the information as inquiry information.
The inquiry information displayed by this display means is printed.
Operation means for selecting whether or not to be stored in the storage means.
Printing means for printing out the stored information, and the operating means
Make a print reservation for the inquiry information selected by
For the inquiry information that the print reservation was not made,
Deleted from the method and made it possible to search again, all
When the search of the
And a control means for making the meeting information printable.
The control means checks the print reservation after the line is disconnected after the search is completed.
An information communication device for printing meeting information. 2. The data is stored on the center side via a communication line.
Information for performing a search for database information in the form of code information
Information retrieval means and information retrieved by this information retrieval means
And a display means for displaying
Storage means for storing the inquiry information displayed by
Temporarily stores the inquiry information for a predetermined page stored in the memory
Buffer memory means for
Printing means for printing the temporarily stored inquiry information;
The inquiry information for a predetermined page is stored in the buffer memory means.
In this case, the inquiry information for the predetermined page is sequentially arranged in the main scanning direction.
These are stored in a continuous form and stored in the printing means.
And a control means for transferring inquiry information of
The stage is the inquiry information transferred from the buffer memory means.
Is converted to font data and specified in the main scanning direction of the recording paper.
An information communication device characterized in that inquiry information for pages is arranged and printed . 3. Inquiry information retrieved by the information retrieval means
If there is more than the specified page, the next recording area
Lowering and printing the inquiry information side by side in the main scanning direction
The information communication device according to claim 2, wherein 4. A plurality of inquiry information stored in the storage means.
Information, the image corresponding to the recording area of each inquiry information
The feature is that the page information is added to each inquiry information.
The information communication device according to claim 2, wherein the information communication device is a characteristic. 5. Corresponding to the four corners of each inquiry information recording area
In that it has more than one office to the image information was even less without
The information communication device according to claim 4, characterized in that: 6. An operation means for inputting search information according to a service menu, an information search means for executing a search for database information accumulated on the center side via a communication line based on input information from the operation means, Storage means for storing information retrieved by the information retrieval means as inquiry information, and inquiry for a predetermined page stored in this storage means
A buffer for temporarily storing information in the service menu unit
And a buffer means temporarily stored in this buffer memory means.
Printing means for printing the inquiry information stored, and the buffer memo.
When storing inquiry information for a predetermined page in the memory,
A form in which inquiry information for a predetermined number of pages is consecutive in the main scanning direction.
And the inquiry information to the printing means.
And a control means for transferring the
Font the inquiry information transferred from the buffer memory means
Converts to data and prints a specified number of pages in the main scanning direction of the recording paper.
Display the inquiry information by dividing it into service menu units
An information communication device characterized by printing . 7. The inquiry information and the retrieved service name
Correlate and store the service name as header information
The information communication device according to claim 7, wherein the information communication device is printed .