JP2893631B2 - Communication terminal device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a communication terminal device in which various functions such as a print function and a facsimile function are integrated.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recently, a multifunction peripheral device (hereinafter referred to as "MFP") which integrates a print function and a facsimile function and exchanges data with an external personal computer, a so-called personal computer, through an interface. Communication terminal devices have been provided. Since these communication terminals such as MFPs have a facsimile function and a print function, the key operation unit is provided with a large number of numeric keys and buttons for executing various functions. Function is achieved.

[0003]

However, it is uncomfortable to see a large number of buttons on the key operation unit in appearance. Further, it is convenient to provide a cover for hiding the key operation unit, but it is more convenient for the operator if the necessary display is displayed on the display unit.

[0004] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to switch the contents displayed on the display unit to a display corresponding to each function by opening and closing the cover.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a cover which can be opened and closed, a determination means for determining whether the cover is opened and closed, a display means,
When the cover is determined to be open based on the determination means, a facsimile standby state is displayed on the display unit, and when the cover is determined to be closed, print-related display is provided on the display unit. .

[0008] According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication terminal device having a facsimile function unit and a print function unit.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when facsimile reception or transmission is performed when the display unit is performing display related to printing, the display content of the display unit is changed according to the reception or transmission. It is intended to provide a communication terminal device adapted to be changed.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to connect to an external data processing device, and when the data processing device is connected, receive a command from the data processing device and execute the command. A communication terminal device as described above is provided.

[0009]

Therefore, in the first aspect of the present invention, when the cover is determined to be open based on the determination means, a facsimile standby state is displayed on the display unit, and when the cover is determined to be closed, print-related information is displayed on the display unit. Display.

In the invention according to claim 2, the communication terminal device has a facsimile function unit and a print function unit.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when facsimile reception or transmission is performed while the display unit is performing display related to printing, the display content of the display unit is changed according to the reception or transmission. It is like that.

[0013] In the invention described in claim 4, when the data processing device is connected to the communication terminal device, a command from the data processing device can be received and the command can be executed.

[0014]

[0015]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a multifunction peripheral device 1 according to the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a control unit which comprises a CPU and the like, performs signal processing of each unit, and processes various commands from a personal computer and commands from a key operation unit 6 which comprises ten keys. Is a ROM for storing various programs, 2 is a RAM for storing telephone number data input from the key operation unit 1, 3 is a display unit for displaying a destination telephone number, an error message, etc., 4 is a telephone line. A print output unit for printing a received image transmitted through the L or a document created by a personal computer (hereinafter referred to as a "PC") 7; Reference numeral 8 denotes an open / close switch which is opened when the cover is opened and short-circuited when the cover is closed, and 12 is a telephone line L and a telephone 13 or a modem 9 Line control section for performing such a switching control, 9 is a modem that modulates and demodulates the received data. 1
3 is a telephone and 14 is a monitor speaker.

FIG. 2 shows a state where the cover 25 is opened. Reference numeral 1 denotes a multifunction peripheral device main body. A notch 27 is formed in the cover 25 so that the cover 3 is exposed even when the cover is closed. With the cover 25 opened, the numeric keypad 21, one-touch key 22, and various operation buttons 23 for executing the facsimile function are exposed. The open / close switch 8 is provided with a cover 25.
Is open when is open. Therefore, LCD
A display indicating a facsimile standby state is displayed on the display unit 3 configured as shown in FIG. In addition, cover 2
Reference numeral 5 is used as a transmission original tray when fully opened.

FIG. 3 shows a state in which the cover 25 is closed. In this state, the key operation section related to the facsimile function is hidden in appearance. However, the print-related operation buttons 24 are exposed. For example, if received data is stored in the memory, it is printed out by operating the copy button. Reference numeral 26 denotes a connector for connecting the personal computer 7 via a cable (not shown), and exchanges commands with the personal computer 7. The control unit 10 executes a command from the personal computer via the connector and the interface unit 11. FIG. 11 shows an example in which print-related display is performed on the display unit 3.

Next, the operation of the multifunction peripheral device configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not there are various failures in the apparatus (for example, presence or absence of recording paper, paper jam, etc.) (S
1). For example, FIG. 4 shows an example in which display contents when there is no recording paper are shown on the display unit 3. If there is an error, the process proceeds to S3 after error processing such as replenishment of recording paper (S2). In S3,
Whether the cover 25 is opened or closed is determined by the control unit 10 based on the state of the open / close switch 8. If the cover 25 has been opened, the process proceeds to S5, and a display indicating the facsimile standby state is displayed on the display unit 3 as shown in FIG. If the cover is closed, the process proceeds to S4, and a display related to printing is displayed on the display unit 3 as shown in FIG. The display in FIG. 11 indicates that the command from the personal computer can be received (ON LIN).
E), high printing speed (HS ON), high image quality (HQ: O)
N). Next, in S6, the control unit 10 determines whether or not there is a print command from the personal computer.
If there is no command, the process proceeds to S8.

In S8, it is determined whether there is facsimile reception. If there is facsimile reception, the process proceeds to S19 to perform a reception operation. At this time, the display content of the display unit 3 indicates, for example, "Recei
ve "and the other party's telephone number" 075 361 225 "
1 "is displayed. In the case of confidential reception, it goes without saying that the other party's telephone number is not displayed. When the reception is completed (S20), it is determined in S21 whether or not memory reception is performed. If it is not received, after the display indicating that the reception is completed is displayed on the display unit 3 as shown in Fig. 10, the received image is printed out and the process proceeds to S3.
A facsimile standby state is displayed (S5), and if it is closed, a print-related display is made (S4). On the other hand, if it is not a memory reception, the process proceeds to S22, where it is determined whether or not to copy. If not, the process proceeds to S3. The processing after S3 is as described above. If it is a copy, the process proceeds to S16. In S16, the number of copies, the line density, and the density are input as shown in the display example of FIG. In the case of confidential reception, although not shown, a confidential number is input. When the copy button is pressed in S17, copying is started. When the copy is completed, the process proceeds to S3. The processing after S3 is as described above.

On the other hand, if there is no facsimile reception in S8, the process proceeds to S9. In S9, the presence or absence of a document is determined,
If there is a document, the contents of FIG. FIG.
Indicates that an A4-size document is set, and the line density "FINE" and the density "DARK" are set as transmission parameters. In S15, it is determined whether it is copy or transmission. If it is transmission, the process proceeds to S10. In S10, transmission parameters are set according to the original. Next, a telephone number is entered by a one-touch key, abbreviated dialing, or direct input operation of a numeric keypad (S1).
1). At this time, the display contents of the display unit 3 are as shown in FIG. 7, for example. FIG. 7 shows that the one-touch key “B” or the telephone number “075 811 9251” has been input. When the start button is pressed (S12), transmission starts (S13). At this time, the display unit 3 displays the name of the destination (SCORE C in this example) as shown in FIG.
O. ), The document size (A4 size in this example), and the line density (FINE in this example). In S14,
It is determined whether the transmission has been completed. When finished, S
Proceed to 3. Subsequent processing is as described above.

On the other hand, if it is a copy in S15, S1
Proceed to 6. The processing after S16 is as described above. S
If there is no original in step 9, the process proceeds to step S3. The processing after S3 is as described above.

If there is a print command from the personal computer in S6, the process proceeds to S7 and is executed. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, "PC PRIN" indicating that the printing is in accordance with a command from the personal computer is displayed on the display unit 3.
T "and the like are displayed. When the cover 25 is open, the display can be switched to the print-related display by pressing the open / close switch. Although the embodiment has been described above, since only the necessary keys are exposed by covering the key operation unit with the cover, it is possible to eliminate the feeling of oppression to the operator and reduce the mental burden. Needless to say.

[0025]

As described above, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the cover is open, a display indicating that it is in a facsimile standby state is displayed, and when the cover is closed, a display related to printing is displayed, which is convenient for the operator.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the communication terminal has both the facsimile function and the print function, the user can use the apparatus easily.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the cover is in the closed state, a display related to printing is displayed, but when a facsimile is received or transmitted, a display related thereto is displayed. It is possible to determine at a glance which state the device is in.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, a command from the data processing device is received when the data processing device is connected regardless of the open / closed state of the cover. The created document can be printed out by an operation from the data processing device, and the trouble of going to the place where the communication terminal device main body is placed can be eliminated.

[0029]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a circuit configuration diagram of a multifunction peripheral device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external view of a multifunction peripheral device with a cover opened.

FIG. 3 is an external view of a multifunction peripheral device with a cover closed.

FIG. 4 is an embodiment in which a display of an error message is displayed on a display unit.

FIG. 5 is an embodiment in which a facsimile-related display is displayed on a display unit.

FIG. 6 is an example in which the display unit indicates that an A4 size original has been set.

FIG. 7 shows an embodiment in which the display unit indicates that a telephone number has been directly input by one-touch keys or numeric keys.

FIG. 8 is an example in which the display unit displays that transmission is in progress.

FIG. 9 is an example in which the display unit displays that reception is in progress.

FIG. 10 shows an example in which the display unit indicates that reception has been completed.

FIG. 11 is an embodiment in which a display related to facsimile is displayed on the display unit.

FIG. 12 is an example in which the display unit indicates that printing is performed by a command from printing.

FIG. 13 shows an embodiment in which a display unit at the time of copying is displayed.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an operation when the cover 25 is opened and closed.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 3 display unit 7 personal computer 8 open / close switch 10 control unit 11 interface unit 25 cover

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] A cover that can be opened and closed, a discriminating means for discriminating the opening and closing of the cover, a display means, and a facsimile display when the cover is discriminated based on the discriminating means.
When the millimeter standby state is displayed and the above cover is determined to be closed
A communication terminal device provided with control means for displaying print-related information on the display unit. 2. The communication terminal according to claim 1, wherein said communication terminal has a facsimile function unit and a print function unit. 3. The display section displays print-related information.
When there is facsimile reception or transmission,
Changing the display content of the display unit according to the reception or transmission
The communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein 4. The communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the communication terminal device is an external data processing device.
And the above data processing device is connected.
When receiving a command from the data processing device
2. The communication terminal device according to claim 1 , wherein the communication terminal device can execute the command .