JP3080056B2 - Facsimile machine and storage medium - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus for transmitting data read by an image scanner via a communication path via the Internet or a public communication switching network not via the Internet.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a transmission destination has a terminal device that can receive data via the Internet and a facsimile device that receives the data via a public communication switching network that does not pass through the Internet, the transmission destination is difficult. When there is an item to be notified immediately, and the item is transmitted using a facsimile device, it cannot be notified immediately unless the other party is near the facsimile device. Further, when it is desired to notify the above items via the Internet by e-mail, there is a drawback that it is impossible to notify that the other party is not near the terminal device that receives the e-mail. Therefore, conventionally, one of the communication paths is designated to transmit data, and after confirming that the transmission has been completed, the other communication path is designated to switch the communication line, and the other communication path is used. By adopting the technique of transmitting the same data, the data is transmitted by both facsimile and electronic mail.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional facsimile apparatus, as described above, if data is to be transmitted through two communication paths, the communication path must be manually switched. There is a problem that it is not possible to leave the place until the operation is completed, which takes a lot of trouble.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a facsimile apparatus capable of simplifying an operation for transmitting read information read by reading means for reading image information of a document through two different communication paths. With the goal.

[0005]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a reading means for reading image information of a document, and transmission of the read information read by the reading means. Storage means for storing identification information for specifying a destination in association with the transmission destination, selection means for selecting the transmission destination stored in the storage means, and the read information by the selection means via a communication path A facsimile apparatus comprising: a transmission unit that transmits the read information to the selected destination based on the specific information, wherein the read information is transmitted to the destination selected by the selection unit through two different communication paths .
It has command means for instructing transmission on both communication paths , and when a command is issued by the command means,
The transmitting unit associates the read information with the transmission destination selected by the selecting unit and, based on the specific information stored in the storage unit, sets both communication paths of the two different communication paths . The technical means of transmitting via the Internet is adopted.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the facsimile apparatus of the first aspect, the two communication paths are a communication path via the Internet and a public communication switching network not via the Internet. Means for specifying a destination address for transmitting the read information via a communication path via the Internet, and transmitting the read information via a public communication switching network not via the Internet. At least one of the facsimile numbers for specifying the transmission destination is stored in association with one transmission destination, and when an instruction is issued by the instruction unit, the facsimile number is associated with the transmission destination selected by the selection unit. To determine whether both the mail address and the facsimile number are stored in the storage means. And determining that both the e-mail address and the facsimile number are stored for the selected transmission destination, the transmitting means performs communication via the Internet. The technical means of transmitting the read information through two communication paths, a path and a public switched telephone network that does not pass through the Internet, is adopted.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the facsimile apparatus according to the first or second aspect, the determination means determines whether the destination selected by the selection means is a mail address or a facsimile number. If it is determined that only one of them is stored, a technical means is provided that includes a notifying means for notifying that the read information cannot be transmitted through the two communication paths.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the facsimile apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, an electronic mail transmission function of transmitting an electronic mail via the Internet is provided. In the case where the read information is transmitted through a communication path via the Internet, a technical means is employed in which the read information is attached to an electronic mail and transmitted to a destination specified by the mail address.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a reading means for reading image information of a document, and storage for storing identification information for specifying a transmission destination of the read information read by the reading means in association with the transmission destination. Means, a selection means for selecting the transmission destination stored in the storage means, and a transmission means for transmitting the read information to the transmission destination selected by the selection means via a communication path based on the specific information. , A storage medium storing a computer program for controlling a facsimile apparatus comprising: a communication path of two different systems to the transmission destination selected by the selection means;
A command program for instructing transmission on both communication paths , and, when a command is issued by the command program, stores the read information in the storage unit in association with the transmission destination selected by the selection unit. Based on the specified information, both of the two different communication paths
A technical means of a storage medium in which a computer program including a transmission control program transmitted via a communication path is stored is adopted.

[0010]

According to the present invention, the command means provided in the facsimile apparatus selects the read information read by the reading means for reading the image information of the document, and selects the transmission destination of the read information. It instructs the transmission destination selected by the selection means to transmit on both communication paths of two different communication paths. Then, the facsimile apparatus, when instructed by the instructing means, reads the read information in association with the transmission destination selected by the selecting means and based on the specific information stored in the storage means, The transmission is performed via both communication paths of the communication path of the system. That is, the read information is transferred to both of the two different communication paths .
When a command to transmit through the communication path is issued, the read information is automatically transmitted through both of the two communication paths. Therefore, the person who operates the facsimile machine,
The trouble of switching to a communication path of a different system can be omitted, and the operation is simplified.

In particular, when the two communication paths are a communication path via the Internet and a public communication switching network not via the Internet, the technical means described in claim 2 is preferably used. That is, in order to transmit the read information through two communication paths, that is, a communication path via the Internet and a public communication switching network not via the Internet, it is necessary to know the mail address and facsimile number of the transmission destination. is there. Therefore, the storage means provided in the invention according to claim 2 includes:
Since at least one of the e-mail address and the facsimile number is stored in association with one destination, if both the e-mail address and the facsimile number are stored, the read information is read based on the two. It can be transmitted via a communication path. The determination means provided in the invention according to claim 2 is configured such that, when an instruction is issued by the instruction means, a mail address and a facsimile are stored in the storage means in association with the transmission destination selected by the selection means. It is determined whether both numbers are stored. That is, it is determined whether or not the read information can be transmitted via the two communication paths.
When the facsimile apparatus determines that both the mail address and the facsimile number are stored for the selected transmission destination by the determining means, the communication path via the Internet and the public communication without the Internet The read information is transmitted via two communication paths of the switching network.

Further, in the notifying means provided in the invention of claim 3, the determining means stores only one of the mail address and the facsimile number for the transmission destination selected by the selecting means. When it is determined that the read information cannot be transmitted via the above two communication paths, it is notified. Therefore, a person who operates the facsimile apparatus can know from the notification that the read information cannot be transmitted via the two communication paths. For example, when only the facsimile number is stored in the storage means, Then, the following countermeasure of transmitting the read information via a public switched telephone network without passing through the Internet can be taken immediately.

Further, the invention according to claim 4 is provided with an e-mail transmission function of transmitting an e-mail via the Internet, and when the read information is transmitted through a communication path via the Internet, the read information is transmitted. Is attached to the e-mail and sent to the destination specified by the e-mail address. That is, the read information can be easily transmitted by a method of attaching the read information to the electronic mail and transmitting the electronic mail.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a reading means for reading image information of a document and specifying information for specifying a transmission destination of the read information read by the reading means. Storage means for storing the transmission information in association with the transmission destination; selection means for selecting the transmission destination stored in the storage means; and transmission of the read information to the transmission destination selected by the selection means via a communication path. Transmitting means for transmitting the read information to the destination selected by the selecting means, in a storage medium storing a computer program for controlling the facsimile apparatus , comprising: select a command program which commands to transmit both the communication path, if the command by that command program is made, the read information by the selection means The Based associated with the transmission destination to the specific information stored in the storage means, a computer program comprising a transmission control program, a transmission over the communication path of both the communication path of the two different strains This can be realized by the stored storage medium. That is, for example, when the facsimile apparatus is connected to a computer, and the operating environment of the facsimile apparatus can be managed by the computer, the program stored in the storage medium is downloaded to the computer and executed, whereby the command and the Transmission control can be realized.

[0015]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of a facsimile apparatus according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG.
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an appearance of a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the following embodiment, a multi-function type facsimile apparatus having a plurality of functions such as a facsimile function, an image scanner function, a printer function, and a copy function will be described as a representative facsimile apparatus.

The facsimile machine 1 is provided with a box-shaped housing 2, and an operation panel 3 is provided at the front of the upper surface of the housing 2. The operation panel 3 includes ten-keys 3a of "0" to "9" for inputting a facsimile number of a transmission destination of the read data of the present invention, and a start button for instructing start of transmission of the read data. 3b, a stop button 3c for instructing stop of transmission of the read data, a speed dial button 3d for transmitting the read data using the shortened facsimile number, a switching button 3e for switching between the facsimile mode and the printer mode, and reading. Emergency mode button 3f for transmitting read data via a communication path via the Internet and a public switched telephone network not via the Internet when urgent transmission of data is required, and resolution setting for setting the original reading resolution Button 3g
And so on. The numeric keypad 3a can also input characters and symbols, and is also used for inputting a mail address of an electronic mail transmission destination. The emergency mode button 3f is turned ON or OFF each time it is pressed.
become.

At the rear of the operation panel 3, there is provided a liquid crystal display (LCD) 4 for displaying a destination mail address, a facsimile number, a transmission state, a message indicating that transmission is not possible in the emergency mode, and the like. At the rear of the liquid crystal display unit 4, a document setting unit 5 for setting a transmission document and a copy document is provided. The document set in the document setting section 5 is conveyed to the inside of the housing 2 by a paper feed mechanism (not shown) provided inside the housing 2, and the image information of the conveyed document is stored in an image scanner (see FIG. 3 and 19). The read document is discharged in a stackable manner on a tray 6 a via a document discharge port 6 provided below the operation panel 3.

At the rear of the original setting section 5, there is provided a recording paper setting section 7 for setting recording paper as a recording medium of the present invention for recording received read data and print data. A recording paper cassette (not shown) capable of stacking and storing a plurality of recording papers is detachably attached to the recording paper setting section 7. The recording paper stored in the recording paper cassette is conveyed to the inside of the housing 2 by the paper feeding mechanism, and the conveyed recording paper is an inkjet printer (indicated by reference numeral 26 in FIG. 3).
Performs recording with ink. The recorded recording paper is discharged from a recording paper discharge unit 8 provided below the tray 6a.

A video signal input terminal 9 is provided at the lower right of the front surface of the housing 2. A video signal output from a video camera or the like connected to the video signal input terminal 9 is output from the facsimile apparatus 1. Taken into
Printed by an inkjet printer. Although not shown, a communication terminal for connecting a telephone line (indicated by reference numeral 52 in FIG. 3) and a personal computer (hereinafter abbreviated as PC; indicated by reference numeral 53 in FIG. 3) are provided on the rear surface of the housing 2. .) Are connected to a connection cable (indicated by reference numeral 54 in FIG. 3).
A receiver is provided on the left side for making a call with the destination. Incidentally, the image scanner 19 corresponds to the reading means of the present invention, the emergency mode button 3f corresponds to the command means, and the liquid crystal display unit 4 corresponds to the notifying means.

Next, a communication path between the facsimile machine 1 and the destination facsimile machine will be described with reference to FIG. Facsimile machine 1
Is connected by a telephone line 52 to a telephone exchange 40 installed in an area where the facsimile machine 1 is provided. The telephone exchange 40 is connected to an ISP (Internet).
It is connected to the Internet A via a Service Provider (Service Provider) 41. Further, the facsimile machine 44 of the transmission destination is connected to a telephone exchange 43 installed in an area where the facsimile apparatus 44 is provided, and the telephone exchange 43 is connected to the Internet A via the ISP 42.

That is, the facsimile machine 1 is connected to the facsimile machine 1 via the communication path of the facsimile machine 1 → the telephone exchange 40 → the ISP 41 → the Internet A → the ISP 42 → the telephone exchange 43 → the facsimile apparatus 44 or the PC 45 via the Internet A. 44 or PC 45. Further, the facsimile apparatus 1 is connected to the facsimile apparatus 44 of the destination via the public communication exchange network B, which does not pass through the Internet A, such as the facsimile apparatus 1 → the telephone exchange 40 → the public communication exchange network B → the telephone exchange 43 → the facsimile apparatus 44. Have been.
Incidentally, the communication path via the Internet A and the public communication switching network B not via the Internet A correspond to the two communication paths of the present invention.

Next, the main electrical configuration of the facsimile apparatus 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The facsimile apparatus 1 includes a facsimile unit FU and a printer unit PU, and both units are connected to each other by an interface 30. The facsimile unit FU controls switching of the communication path to one of a communication path via the Internet A and a communication path via the public communication switching network B without passing through the Internet A, and executes transmission / reception control of read data. CPU 11 is provided.
Is connected to the facsimile control circuit 20. The ROM 12, the RAM 13, and the EEPROM 14 are connected to the facsimile control circuit 20. The ROM 12 stores a control program 12a for the CPU 11 to execute various controls. The facsimile number input by pressing down the ten key 3a is stored in the RAM 13,
A mail address, read data of a document read by the image scanner 19, and the like are temporarily stored.

In the EEPROM 14, as shown in FIG. 4 for explaining the storage contents, a facsimile number and a mail address of the transmission destination are associated with the transmission destination name, or one of them is rewritably stored. The stored data is retained even after the power of the facsimile machine 1 is turned off. Further, the facsimile apparatus 1 transmits a dial signal to the telephone line 52,
An NCU 15 for responding to a call signal from the NCU 15 is provided, and a modem 16 for transmitting and receiving read data is connected to the NCU 15. further,
The facsimile control circuit 20 includes an image scanner 19
, An encoder 17 for encoding read data and the like read by the scanner to convert the data into compressed data, a decoder 18 for decoding encoded data such as the received read data, and a document setting unit 5 And a document sensor 10 for detecting that a document is set in the document. Further, an audio circuit 28 for reproducing a buzzer 29 built in the facsimile apparatus 1 is connected to the facsimile control circuit 20.

The printer unit PU is provided with a printer control circuit 27 for controlling the ink jet printer 26. The printer control circuit 27 includes a C for executing a program for controlling the ink jet printer 26.
The PU 21 is connected. Also, the printer control circuit 2
Reference numeral 7 denotes a ROM 22 storing a program to be executed by the CPU 21, a RAM 23 having a work memory used when the CPU 21 is executed, a print memory for storing print data, and a PC interface to which a PC 53 is connected. 24, a character generator (CG) 25 in which vector fonts such as characters for printing are stored, and an ink jet printer 26 that performs printing by discharging ink droplets onto recording paper. In this embodiment, the PC interface 2
Reference numeral 4 denotes a parallel interface conforming to the Centronics standard, and the facsimile apparatus 1 transmits and receives data to and from the PC 53 via a cable 54 connected to the PC interface 24. By the way, EEPR
The OM 14 corresponds to the storage unit of the present invention.

Next, the contents of the communication control processing executed by the CPU 11 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Here, it is assumed that the operator of the facsimile apparatus 1 transmits the read data to the transmission destination of the registration number 1 shown in FIG. 4 in the emergency mode. First, the CPU 11 detects that a document is set in the document setting unit 5 based on a detection signal from the document sensor 10 (Step 10: Yes), and detects that any reading mode is set (Step 20). : Ye
s) Further, when it is detected that the transmission destination is specified by operating the numeric keypad 3a or the speed dial button 3d (step 30: Yes), it is determined whether the emergency mode button 3f is pressed and the emergency mode is commanded. (Step 40). That is, it is determined whether the read data can be transmitted to the designated destination by two different communication paths, that is, the communication path via the Internet A and the communication path via the public switched telephone network B without passing through the Internet A.

Here, the operator sets the emergency mode button 3
If it is determined that f has been pressed, the process proceeds to step 50, where a two-system transmission process is executed. Here, the contents of the two-system transmission process executed by the CPU 11 will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 11 stores the specified destination mail address and facsimile number in the EEPROM.
14 is determined (step 52).
Here, as described above, the operator has designated the transmission destination of the registration number 1, and as shown in FIG. 4, the mail address and the facsimile number are registered in the transmission destination of the registration number 1. Therefore, the process proceeds to step 54 (step 5).
2: If Yes, the start button 3b is detected to be pressed (Step 54: Yes), the image scanner 19 is caused to read the image information of the document, and the read data is accumulated and TIFF (Tag Image) is read.
The file is converted into an image file in a File Format format (step 56).

Subsequently, when the image file conversion is completed, an e-mail to be transmitted to the destination registered in the registration number 1 is created, and the image file is attached to the e-mail (step 58). Then, NCU1
5 causes the ISP 41 to execute a dialing (step 60), and is connected to the ISP 41 (step 6).
2: Yes), the ISP 41 sends the e-mail attached with the image file to the ISP via the Internet A.
42 (step 64). At this time, ISP4
2 stores the received e-mail in a storage area specified by the e-mail address indicated by the e-mail.

When the CPU 11 detects that the transmission of the e-mail has been completed (step 66: Yes), it temporarily disconnects the communication line (step 67) and dials the facsimile machine 44 of the transmission destination (step 68). When an incoming call is detected (Step 70: Yes), the RAM 13
And transmits the read data to the destination facsimile apparatus 44 via the telephone exchange 40, the public communication exchange network B, and the telephone exchange 43, that is, without passing through the Internet A. (Step 72). When the transmission of the read data is detected (step 74: Yes), the communication line is disconnected (step 76).

On the other hand, the destination party receives the e-mail transmitted in step 64 by operating the PC 45 to access the ISP 42, decompresses the image file attached to the e-mail, and decompresses the image file. The transmitted image file, that is, the contents of the transmitted original can be viewed on a CRT screen or a liquid crystal screen. Further, the facsimile machine 44 of the transmission destination receives the read data transmitted in the above step 72, and records the received content on a recording sheet. Thus, the destination party can know the contents of the document by looking at the recording paper discharged from the facsimile machine 44. In the above-described processing, the order in which the normal facsimile data is transmitted after the e-mail is transmitted, but either one may be transmitted first.

When the destination of the registration number 2 shown in FIG. 4 is designated by the speed dial button 3d, since the mail address is not registered in the destination of the registration number 2, the CPU 11 proceeds to step 52. (Step 52: No), a warning sound is reproduced by the buzzer 29 (Step 78), and for example, "Email address is not registered." An error message such as "Transmission destination. Cancel emergency mode" is displayed (step 80). In other words, the destination of registration number 2 is
The operator is notified that the read data cannot be transmitted via the two different communication paths.

When the CPU 11 detects that the emergency mode has been released by pressing the emergency button 3f again (step 82: Yes), the CPU 11 skips to step 90 shown in FIG. 5 (step 84) and performs one-system transmission processing. Execute This one-system transmission process is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. The CPU 11 detects that the transmission destination has been designated (step 92: Yes), and associates the facsimile number with the designated transmission destination with the EEP number.
When it is detected that the data is stored in the ROM 14 (step 94: Yes), dialing is performed to the facsimile machine 44 of the transmission destination (step 96).

Subsequently, upon detecting an incoming call (step 98: Yes), the CPU 11 causes the image scanner 19 to read the original, and transmits the read data to the destination facsimile machine 44 (step 1).
00). Subsequently, when the transmission is completed (step 10)
2: Yes), disconnect the communication line (step 1)
04). If only the mail address is stored in association with the designated transmission destination, the process proceeds to step 106 (step 94: No), the document is read, and the read data is converted into an image file. Subsequently, an e-mail is created and an image file is attached to the e-mail (step 108).
Dialing to P (step 110). Then I
When connection with the SP 41 is detected (Step 112: Ye
s) Then, the created e-mail is transmitted to the ISP 41 (step 114). When the transmission is completed (step 116: Yes), the connection of the communication line is disconnected (step 118).

As described above, the facsimile apparatus 1 of this embodiment transmits the read data of the original read by the image scanner 19 via the communication path via the Internet A with one touch of the emergency mode button 3f. In addition to transmitting the data to the destination PC 45, the read data can be automatically transmitted to the destination facsimile device 44 via the public switched telephone network B without passing through the Internet A. Therefore, it is possible to save the trouble of switching the communication path and the trouble of reading the document twice. Further, the transmission destination is a facsimile machine 44 and a PC.
Even if it is not in the vicinity of one of the 45, if it is in the vicinity of the other, it is possible to know that the read data has been received and to see the received content. In particular, since there is a high probability that the other party knows the reception of the read data, it is effective when there is an urgent matter to be notified to the other party.

The steps 40 and 50 executed by the CPU 11 function as the command means of the present invention, and the step 52 functions as the determination means according to the second aspect. Steps 78 and 80 executed by the CPU 11 function as the notifying means. Further, Steps 64 and 72, and Steps 100 and 114 executed by the CPU 11 function as the transmitting means of the present invention. In the above embodiment,
Although the case where both the transmitting side and the receiving side are connected by one line has been described, when both are connected by two lines,
The read data can be transmitted from the facsimile device 1 to the destination facsimile device 44 and the PC 45 in parallel. In the above embodiment, the case where the CPU 11 provided in the facsimile machine 1 executes the communication control processing shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 has been described.
Can be executed by the PC 53 connected to the. In this case, the CD-RO as a storage medium of the present invention in which a program for executing the communication control processing shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 is stored.
M and a floppy disk are downloaded to the PC 53 as application software of the facsimile machine 1.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the read data converted into the image file is attached to the electronic mail and transmitted is described.
HTTP (Hyper Text) using Web) technology
Transfer protocol (Transfer Protocol), or a configuration in which read data is placed on an IP packet and transmitted using an original method of the product.

[0035]

As described above, claims 1 to 4 are as described above.
According to the invention described in (1), when the command means issues a command to transmit read information on both communication paths of the two different communication paths, the transmission means sets both of the two different communication paths . Since the read information is automatically transmitted on the communication path, the operation of confirming that transmission on one communication path has been completed and switching to the other communication path can be omitted as in the past, and the operation is simple. It becomes something.
In addition, for the other party, there is an effect that information can be obtained quickly.

In particular, according to the second aspect of the present invention, the two different communication paths are a communication path via the Internet and a public communication switching network not via the Internet. Based on whether both the mail address and the facsimile number are stored, it can be determined whether or not the read information can be transmitted via the two different communication paths.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a notifying means for notifying that the read information cannot be transmitted through the two different communication paths. , You can immediately take the following countermeasures.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 4,
The read information can be easily transmitted by the method of transmitting an electronic mail.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the reading means for reading the image information of the document and the specific information for specifying the transmission destination of the read information read by the reading means are associated with the transmission destination. Means for selecting the destination stored in the storage means, and transmitting the read information to the destination selected by the selection means via a communication path based on the specific information. Transmitting the read information to the transmission destination selected by the selection means via both communication paths of two different systems, in a storage medium storing a computer program for controlling the facsimile apparatus provided with the transmission means. A command program for instructing the read information to be transmitted to the transmission destination selected by the selection means when a command is issued by the command program. Attached is in based on the specific information stored in the storage means, the two different systems of both of the storage medium in which a computer program is stored which includes a transmission control program, a transmission over the communication path of the communication path Therefore, if this storage medium is used, the operation for transmitting the read information read by the reading means for reading the image information of the document via both communication paths of two different communication paths can be performed. A facsimile machine that can be simplified can be realized.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an appearance of a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a communication path between the facsimile machine 1 and a facsimile machine 44 as a transmission destination.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the main electrical configuration of the facsimile apparatus shown in FIG. 1 by blocks.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing storage contents of an EEPROM 14;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the contents of a communication control process executed by a CPU 11;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the contents of a two-system transmission process executed by the CPU 11;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the content of a one-system transmission process executed by a CPU 11;

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 facsimile device 3 f emergency mode button 5 document setting section 6 document discharge port 7 recording paper setting section 8 recording paper discharge section 11 CPU 14 EEPROM (storage means) 19 image scanner (reading means) 26 inkjet printer 44 destination facsimile apparatus 45 PC 52 Telephone line A Internet B Public switched telephone network

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Claims (5)

(57) [Claims] A reading unit for reading image information of a document; a storage unit for storing identification information for specifying a transmission destination of the read information read by the reading unit in association with the transmission destination; A facsimile apparatus comprising: a selection unit that selects the stored transmission destination; and a transmission unit that transmits the read information to the transmission destination selected by the selection unit via a communication path based on the specific information. Command means for instructing transmission of the read information to the transmission destination selected by the selection means on both communication paths of two different communication paths , and when a command is issued by the command means, And the transmitting unit associates the read information with the destination selected by the selecting unit, based on the specific information stored in the storage unit. Facsimile apparatus and transmitting via both the communication path integration of the communication path. 2. The communication path of the two systems is a communication path via the Internet and a public communication switching network not via the Internet, and the storage means has the read information via the communication path via the Internet. At least one of a mail address specifying a transmission destination for transmitting the information and a facsimile number specifying a transmission destination for transmitting the read information via the public switched telephone network that does not pass through the Internet. When an instruction is given by the instruction means, both the mail address and the facsimile number are stored in the storage means in association with the transmission destination selected by the selection means. Is provided, which determines whether or not the selected destination Then, when it is determined that both the mail address and the facsimile number are stored, the transmitting means transmits the data via the communication path via the Internet and the public communication switching network not via the Internet. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the read information is transmitted. 3. When the determining means determines that only one of a mail address and a facsimile number is stored for the destination selected by the selecting means, the read information is transmitted to the two systems. 3. A facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a notifying unit for notifying that transmission cannot be performed via said communication path. 4. An electronic mail transmitting function for transmitting an electronic mail via the Internet, wherein the read information is attached to the electronic mail when the read information is transmitted via a communication path via the Internet. 4. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the data is transmitted to a destination specified by the mail address. 5. A reading device for reading image information of a document, a storage device for storing identification information for specifying a transmission destination of the read information read by the reading device in association with the transmission destination, A facsimile apparatus comprising: a selection unit that selects the stored transmission destination; and a transmission unit that transmits the read information to the transmission destination selected by the selection unit via a communication path based on the specific information. In a storage medium storing a computer program to be controlled, a command program for instructing transmission of the read information to a transmission destination selected by the selection means via both communication paths of two different communication paths ; When a command is issued by a program, the read information is stored in the storage unit in association with the transmission destination selected by the selection unit. On the basis of the identification information, the different storage medium characterized by computer program is stored comprising a transmission control program for transmitting via two systems of both the communication path <br/> communication path.