JP3332567B2 - Image processing apparatus, control method for image processing apparatus, and control method for image processing system - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus connectable to an information processing terminal, a method of controlling the image processing apparatus, and a method of controlling an image processing system having the information processing terminal and the image processing apparatus. is there.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in this type of apparatus, for example, a facsimile apparatus, the information processing terminal can use the reading, recording, and communication functions of the facsimile apparatus. These facsimile apparatuses are connected to an information processing terminal via a serial interface such as an RS232C interface, and for one command from the information processing terminal, after the processing for that command is completed, the next command is sent to the information processing terminal. It was something to accept.

[0003]

However, the above-described facsimile apparatus can execute only a single process for each command from the information processing terminal. or,
The command from the information processing device is a simple command such as, for example, simply starting a reading operation, or simply transmitting data from the information processing terminal, and effectively utilizing the software of the information processing terminal. I couldn't do it.

[0004] Further, although some information processing terminals can issue a plurality of commands by multitask processing or the like, the facsimile apparatus described above can only accept one command. The function could not be fully utilized.

[0005] In particular, when the communication management information in the facsimile apparatus is transferred to the information processing terminal, only a single process of simply transferring all the communication management information of the facsimile apparatus could be performed.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention sets an identifier for specifying each communication processing by an image processing apparatus, and performs communication related to the communication processing performed by the image processing apparatus. The management information is stored in a searchable manner with this identifier, an instruction including an identifier for transferring the communication management information to the information processing terminal is received, and the communication management information based on the identifier according to the instruction is transferred. It is designed to manage whether or not it has been performed.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the configuration of an image processing apparatus (facsimile apparatus) according to the present embodiment.

The CPU 101 is a system control unit.
The entire image processing apparatus is controlled via a system bus 119.

The ROM 102 stores a control program for the CPU 101, an operating system (OS) program, and the like. RAM 103 is an SRAM
And the like for storing program control variables and the like. Also, the setting values registered by the operator, the management data of the apparatus, and various work buffers are stored in the RAM 103.
Is stored in The image memory 104 has a DRA
M for storing image data. In this embodiment, each control program stored in the ROM 102 is controlled by software such as scheduling and a task switch under the control of the OS stored in the ROM 102.

The operation unit 107 includes various keys, LEDs, and LCs.
D, etc., for performing various input operations by the operator and displaying the operation status of the image processing apparatus.

The reading control unit 106 includes a CS image sensor (contact image sensor), an image processing control unit, and the like. The reading control unit 106 optically reads a document using a CS image sensor, converts the document into electrical image data, and performs various types of image processing such as binarization processing and halftone processing by an image processing control unit. It outputs fine image data. It is assumed that the reading control unit 106 according to the present embodiment is compatible with both sheet reading control for performing reading while transporting a document and book reading control for scanning a document on a document table.

The recording control unit 112 includes a page printer such as a laser beam printer and an ink jet printer, a sorter, an image processing control unit, and the like. The recording control unit 112 performs various image processing such as smoothing processing and recording density correction processing on the image data to be recorded by the image processing control unit, converts the image data into high-definition image data, and outputs the image data to the page printer. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the recording paper output from the page printer is stored in a predetermined bin by a sorter.

The communication control unit 108 is composed of a MODEM (modulator / demodulator), an NCU (network controller), and the like. The communication control unit 108 according to the present embodiment is connectable to an analog communication line (PSTN) 116 and a digital communication line (ISDN) 117, and performs communication control according to the G3 and G4 protocols, and calls to and from the communication line. It performs line control for calls and the like. Further, a telephone 115 can be connected to the communication control unit 108 to perform communication, DTMF remote control, and the like. The answering machine control unit 109 includes a voice IC, a voice recording / playback control unit, and the like, and provides an answering machine function.

The code decoder 111 performs a code decoding process and an enlargement / reduction process of the image data handled by the image processing apparatus. The resolution conversion processing unit 110 performs resolution conversion control such as Milli-inch resolution conversion of image data. Note that the resolution conversion unit 110 can also perform image data scaling processing. Further, the data conversion unit 105 performs analysis of page description language (PDL) and the like, and conversion of image data such as CG expansion of character data.

The I / F control unit 113 controls an interface with an information processing terminal 114 such as a personal computer or a word processor connected to the outside. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the device is compatible with a serial interface such as RS232C, a parallel interface such as Centronics, and a LAN interface. Information processing terminal 114
Remote operations such as transmission, printing, and data registration are performed by transmitting predetermined command, parameter, data, and the like to the image processing apparatus via the I / F control unit 113. In this embodiment, it is assumed that application software and driver software for performing a remote operation are installed in the information processing terminal 114.

The expansion slot 118 is a slot into which an option board is inserted into the image processing apparatus. Various option boards such as an expansion image memory, a SCSI interface board, and a video interface board can be attached.

Next, the basic operation of interface control with the information processing terminal (host) will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 2 shows an information processing terminal 1 according to this embodiment.
4 schematically shows data transmission and reception between the I / F controller 14 and the I / F control unit 113.

The remote operation from the information processing terminal 114 is performed by transmitting and receiving commands, image data, responses, and the like for each operation in accordance with a predetermined interface protocol. The command is composed of a command code for identifying each command, setting values (recording paper size, destination telephone number, image data type, etc.) necessary for executing each command. The image data is sent or received in response to a command for requesting image data or a command for transferring image data.

It is possible to specify a termination processing condition for various controls and an abnormal termination processing condition at the time of a device abnormality in the command. The designation of the end processing condition designates the control (such as clearing the designated image data) to be executed by the image processing apparatus at the end of the control. The designation of the abnormal processing condition is to designate a control (such as execution of error retransmission control) executed by the image forming apparatus when the image processing apparatus is abnormal (such as a communication error or a recording paper jam). By specifying the end processing condition and the abnormal processing condition, it is possible to set the end processing condition according to the type and character of the command regardless of the state of the image processing apparatus. In addition, a priority can be set for the command to determine the priority when executing various controls.

To perform a remote operation, a command corresponding to the remote operation is transmitted from the information processing terminal 114 to the image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus analyzes the received command, determines whether or not the command is accepted, and transmits a response to the command to the information processing terminal 114. Note that the response is composed of a result of the received command and a service ID for identifying the command. After transmitting the response, the image processing apparatus starts various controls such as communication and recording according to the received command. After the various controls are completed (including error termination), termination processing specified in advance by a command is performed, and a termination message is sent to the information processing terminal 1.
14 is transmitted. The end message is composed of the service ID, the processing result (end / error code, etc.), and the like.

In this embodiment, queuing control of commands for performing various remote operations is possible. The queuing control is a control that enables the image processing apparatus to accept a next command during or before executing a control for a certain command. The queuing control in the present embodiment analyzes a command when a command is received from the information processing terminal 114, and reserves control for various control queues such as a communication queue and a recording queue depending on the type of the command. . The execution of various controls is performed by sequentially controlling the commands reserved in the control queue. If the priority of the command is set, the control can be performed with priority according to the priority. is there. The queuing control and the priority control make it possible to execute an interrupt process for executing a specific control with priority. Further, by performing queuing control, it becomes possible to receive a plurality of commands and simultaneously execute various controls such as communication control and recording control, so that the image processing apparatus can operate more efficiently. is there. In addition, since the service ID is issued at the time of receiving a command, the result of execution by the image processing apparatus can be notified to the information processing terminal 114 even when the execution order of each control queue is rotated. .

By making it possible to set an end processing condition and an abnormal processing condition in a command by the following functions,
End processing conditions can be set depending on the type and character of the command regardless of the state of the image processing apparatus.

Also, by performing command queuing control, it becomes possible to receive a plurality of commands and simultaneously execute various controls such as communication control and recording control.
It is possible to operate the image processing device more efficiently.

By issuing a service ID at the time of receiving a command, the result of execution by the image processing apparatus is notified to the information processing terminal even when rotation or the like is performed to change the execution order of each control queue. Becomes possible.

Further, by performing the priority control, it becomes possible to execute an interrupt process for executing a specific control with priority.

Next, the functions of the image processing apparatus (facsimile apparatus) of this embodiment will be described. 1. Download function (FIG. 3) This function stores image data transferred by the information processing terminal 114 (host) in the image memory of the facsimile machine. 2. Host print function (FIGS. 4 and 5) This function prints out image data transferred by the host. 3. File print function (FIG. 6) This function prints out an image file in the facsimile machine. 4. Host transmission function (FIGS. 7 and 8) This function transmits image data to be transferred by the host. 5. File transmission function (FIGS. 9 and 10) This function transmits an image file in the facsimile machine. 6. Document transmission function (FIGS. 11 and 12) This is a function for transmitting image data scanned by a facsimile machine. 7. File upload function (Fig. 13, Fig. 14, Fig. 1
5, FIG. 17, FIG. 18) This function transfers image data in the facsimile apparatus to the host in file units. 8. Page upload function (Fig. 16, Fig. 17, Fig. 1
8) This function transfers image data in the facsimile apparatus to the host in page units. 9. Scan data transfer function (FIG. 19) This function transfers image data scanned by the facsimile apparatus to the host. 10. Scan data storage function (FIGS. 20 and 21) This function stores image data scanned by the facsimile apparatus in an image memory in the facsimile apparatus. 11. Reception function (FIGS. 22 and 23) This function sets the reception mode of the facsimile apparatus and acquires the reception status. 12. Bowling reception function (FIGS. 24 and 25) This is a function for instructing a bowling call and acquiring the result. 13. Communication management function (FIGS. 26 and 27) This function is for acquiring communication management information in the facsimile machine. 14． File management function (FIG. 28, FIG. 29, FIG. 30) This function obtains file information and page information relating to image data in the facsimile apparatus, and deletes files. 15. System memory management function (FIGS. 31 to 39) This function refers to and registers dial data. 16. Voice data management function (FIGS. 40, 41, and 42) This function downloads / uploads voice data and voice management information managed by the answer phone control unit 109. 17． Host dial function (FIG. 43) This function executes a call based on a request from the information processing terminal 114 and executes a line control process relating to the call.

Next, the control operation of each function described above will be described in detail.

1. Download Function This download function converts data managed by the information processing terminal 114 as necessary (and does not convert it if not necessary) and transfers it to the facsimile apparatus.
Is to be stored.

FIG. 3 shows the information processing terminal 11 at the time of downloading.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of an image processing apparatus (facsimile apparatus). Since downloading is the most basic communication with the information processing terminal, the right side of FIG. 3 shows the processing of the information processing terminal 114 on the right side, and the left side shows the control processing of the CPU 101 of the facsimile apparatus.

First, at step 3-001, a download instruction is accepted. In this download instruction acceptance, information processing terminal 114 accepts an instruction to download data. This instruction is input to the information processing device 114 from the operation unit of the information processing terminal 114. Of course, the instruction is input from the facsimile machine via the I / F control unit 113 or from another information processing terminal on the network to which the information processing terminal 114 is connected.

In step 3-002, instruction interpretation and judgment are performed. In this instruction interpretation and determination, the information processing terminal 114
Interprets the received instruction and determines whether it is executable. If the instruction is not executable, error processing 1
(3-003) is performed. If executable, the download data is formed and transferred (3-004).

In step 3-003, error processing 1 is performed. In this error processing 1, the information processing terminal 114
As the error processing, a message indicating that the download cannot be executed and the cause thereof are displayed on the information processing terminal.

In step 3-004, data formation and transfer are performed. In this data formation and transfer, the information processing terminal 1
The first data transferred from the facsimile apparatus 14 to the facsimile apparatus is a download command (including information indicating that download is to be executed and parameters indicating details thereof, termination conditions, abnormal processing conditions, and the like). In the second and subsequent transfers, the information processing terminal 114 converts or generates the data to be transferred in the n-th (n> 1) out of all the data to be downloaded into a format agreed with the facsimile machine. This convention is specified in the command. Alternatively, there may be a method defined by the (n-1) th transfer result notification. In either case, if the conditions required for all data to be downloaded are the same, all data may be converted or generated at this point. When the formation of the download data is completed, the information processing terminal 114 sends the download data to the facsimile machine.

In step 3-005, data reception is performed. In this data reception, the CPU 1 of the facsimile machine
01 receives the downloaded data via the I / F control unit 113.

In step 3-006, the remaining memory capacity is checked. In the remaining memory check, the CPU 101 of the facsimile apparatus checks the remaining memory of the image memory 104. If there is no remaining memory, error processing 2 (3-0)
Perform 10). If there is remaining memory, the data format is determined (3-007).

In step 3-007, the data format is determined. In this data format determination, the CPU 101 of the facsimile apparatus determines the data format of the received download data. This determination is performed as follows.
The data received when the facsimile apparatus is in the standby state is regarded as character data indicating a command and analyzed. The data sent after receiving the command is
It is determined that the data format is specified before the data is transferred (by a command or a previous result notification). As a result of the determination, the encoded data (MH, MR, M
In the case of MR, JBIG) or raw data, encoding / decoding processing (3-008) is performed, and character data or PD
In the case of L or the like, it is recorded in the image memory 104 (3-011)
I do.

In step 3-008, encoding / decoding processing is performed. In this encoding / decoding process, the CPU 101 of the facsimile apparatus transmits the encoded data (MH, MR,
MMR, JBIG) and raw data are encoded / decoded and converted. For example, if it is MH data, it is first decoded to return to raw data, and the raw data is encoded into data to be recorded in an image memory.

In step 3-009, the encoding / decoding process is confirmed. In the encoding / decoding process confirmation, when the encoding / decoding process (3-007) is completed normally, the data is recorded in the image memory (3-011). If the processing does not end normally, error processing 2 (3-010) is performed.

In step 3-010, error processing 2 is performed. In this error process 2, the remaining memory amount is checked (3-0).
If there is no remaining memory in 06), or if the processing is not completed normally in the encoding / decoding processing (3-008), the abnormal processing condition is followed. As the abnormal processing condition, the download is stopped when the reception of the download data fails, or the same data is retransmitted, and the retransmission is stopped when the retransmission fails continuously for a specified number of times (for example, three times). And so on. The stop request message or the retransmission request message may be transferred to the information processing terminal 114 as a response.

In step 3-011, recording is performed in the image memory. In this image memory recording, the CPU 101 of the facsimile apparatus transmits the encoded / decoded data, PD
L, character data, etc. are recorded in the image memory.

In step 3-012, a response is sent. In this response transmission, the CPU 101 of the facsimile apparatus transmits a response to the information processing device 114. If the process ends normally, information indicating that fact is used as a response. If it fails, error processing 2 3-010
(Response request, resend request, etc.) according to the processing contents described in.

In step 3-013, a response is received. In this response reception, the information processing terminal 114
Receives the response.

In step 3-014, the result of the data transfer is confirmed. In the confirmation of the data transfer result, the information processing terminal 114 confirms by a response whether or not the downloaded data has been normally transferred. If the data is not transferred normally, error processing 3 (3-01
Perform 5).

At step 3-015, error processing 3 is performed. In this error processing 3, the information processing terminal 114
As the error processing, for example, if the response is a stop request, the subsequent download processing is stopped. If the response is a retransmission request, the same data is formed and transferred again.
Return to −004, etc.

In step 3-016, the remaining data amount is confirmed. In this data remaining amount confirmation, the information processing terminal 114
Confirms the remaining amount of data to be downloaded. If data remains, data formation and transfer (3-004)
Return to and terminate the download if no data remains.

With this download function, the data handled by the information processing terminal can be handled by the facsimile machine as the data to be stored in the image memory. (1) Use of the information processing terminal and other terminals and peripherals of a network connected to the information processing terminal A facsimile machine can use data that has been input, created, modified, and processed using various applications such as a word processor, a database, and a graphic that can be used. Therefore, data processing that is difficult to be mounted on a single facsimile machine becomes possible, and usability and quality can be improved. (2) By combining this function with the file transmission function, data managed by the information processing terminal can be transmitted by facsimile. Since digital data is transferred electrically, there is little deterioration in quality, and paper and human labor can be saved. (3) Data managed by the information processing terminal can be printed out in combination with the file print function. Therefore, it can also be used as a printer.

2. Host Print Function FIGS. 4 and 5 are flowcharts showing the control operation of the host print function in the present embodiment. The host print function is a function of sequentially printing out image data received from the information processing terminal 114. In the present embodiment, the analysis of the host print command and the reception control of the image data are performed by the interface control program, and the recording control is performed by the recording control program.

First, analysis of a host print command and control of image data reception will be described with reference to FIG.

The analysis of the host print command and the reception control of the image data are controlled by an interface control program of the ROM 102. The host print command is monitored, and the recording control end notification from the recording control program of the ROM 102 is monitored. Is what you do.

First, reception of a command from the information processing terminal 114 is monitored (S401), and when a host print instruction command is received, host print control is started.
If the host print command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S410 to monitor the end of the host print recording control.

When the host print instruction command is received, the state of the recording control unit 112 is detected, and it is determined whether or not the host print command can be accepted (S402). When the recording control unit 112 is in an error state other than the recording paper out state or the recording paper jam state, it is determined that the error cannot be released immediately, and an error response is sent to the information processing terminal 114 to perform host printing. The control ends (S412).

If it is determined that the printing control can be started, a printing control job for executing the received host print command is input to the printing control queue (S403). The recording control job input to the recording control queue is stored in the ROM 1
02, according to the priority set by the command, the recording control is sequentially performed. Note that it is also possible to perform queuing control on a recording control job in which image data is not transferred, and in this case, recording control is started when a predetermined amount of image data is transferred. Also, when a job is submitted, information such as a recording control termination processing condition and a recording control error processing condition set by a host command, and an ID for discriminating individual recording controls are simultaneously queued. And

After submitting the recording control job, a recording mode setting instruction command is received from the information processing terminal 114 (S4).
04). The recording mode setting instruction command sets various parameters such as recording paper size and recording density when performing recording control. The set value of the received command is analyzed by the analysis program of the ROM 103,
It is stored at a predetermined position in the RAM 103.

After setting the recording mode, the image memory 10
The remaining memory is detected in step No. 4 to determine whether the remaining memory is equal to or more than a predetermined amount (S405). Note that the predetermined amount of remaining memory in the present embodiment is a memory capacity capable of storing one page of image data, and is set in page units according to the data format of the image data. If the remaining memory is equal to or more than the predetermined amount, it is determined that the image data from the information processing terminal 114 can be stored in the image memory 104, and the reception control of the image data is performed asynchronously with the recording control unit 112. . By performing host print control asynchronously with the recording control unit 112, the recording control unit 112
, It is possible to control the reception of image data without waiting for the end of the operation, and the system can be operated efficiently.
If the remaining memory is less than the predetermined amount, it is determined that the image data cannot be stored in the image memory 104, and the reception control of the image data is performed in synchronization with the recording control unit 112. By performing host print control in synchronization with the recording control unit 112, recording control can be performed without using an image memory, and the image memory 104 can be used effectively.

If it is determined in step S405 that memory storage is possible, one page of image data is received from the information processing terminal 114 (S406). The reception control of the image data includes the data format of the image data set by the image data transfer instruction command received from the information processing terminal 114,
It is controlled according to various parameters such as resolution. The data formats that can be handled in this embodiment are encoded data such as MMR, raw data, and character data such as page description language (PDL) of a printer.

The image data from the information processing terminal 114 is
The data is sequentially sampled by the I / F control unit 113, and the processing is performed according to the data format. The encoded data is transferred to the encoding / decoding processing unit 111, decoding / encoding control is performed, the encoded data is encoded into a predetermined encoding method, and is sequentially stored in the image memory 104. The raw data is transferred to the encoding / decoding processing unit 111, encoded in a predetermined encoding method, and sequentially stored in the image memory 104. The character data is transferred to a data conversion unit, performs processing such as CG expansion, is transferred to a code decoding processing unit 111, and is encoded in a predetermined encoding method and sequentially stored in an image memory 104. It is. In this embodiment, in order to speed up data transfer, transfer control is performed using DMA.

After the reception of the image data of one page, a response notifying the end of the reception control of one page is sent to the information processing terminal 114 (S407).

After completion of the reception control of one page, it is determined whether or not there is a next page (S408). If there is a next page, the process proceeds to step S404, and the reception control of the image data is continued. If there is no next page, it is determined that the host print control has ended, and the information processing terminal 114 is notified of the end of the host print command and the service ID for the received command (S409). Note that the end notification here indicates that all the series of data of the host print function has been received, but does not mean that the service of the host print command has ended (end of recording).

After notifying the end of the command, it is determined whether or not there is a notification of the end of the recording control from the recording control program for the received command (S410). And a service ID corresponding to the command as a result of the recording control (S411). After the determination control of the recording control end notification, the process proceeds to step S401, and the command monitoring control is repeated.

If it is determined in step S405 that the remaining amount of memory is less than the predetermined amount, the state of the recording control unit 112 is detected (S413). If the recording control unit is stopped with no recording paper or is executing another recording control job, it is determined that recording control cannot be performed in synchronization with the image data, and the information processing terminal An error response is notified to the CPU 114, and the recording control ends (S41).
2). In the case where the printing control of the host print currently being received is being performed, it is determined that the printing control is executable.

If the printing control of the host print currently being received is being performed, the control waits for the end of the printing control of the unoutputted page to synchronize the image data receiving control and the printing control (S414). The end of the recording control of the non-output page is performed by monitoring a one-page end notification from the recording control program. Note that this control is also executed when the remaining memory capacity of the image memory 104 becomes small (below a predetermined amount) in the middle of the host print control page.

After the output control of the non-output page is completed, one page of image data is received from the information processing terminal 114 (S4).
15). After receiving the image data of one page, a one-page recording control end notification from the recording control program is monitored to synchronize with the recording control unit (S416). When the recording control unit is completed, a response notifying the end of one page reception control and recording control is transmitted to the information processing terminal 114 (S417), and the process proceeds to step S408 to determine whether there is a next page. Continue host print control.

Next, the control of recording image data will be described with reference to FIG.

The recording control of the image data is controlled by a recording control program in the ROM 102, monitors the recording control queue, and starts the recording control when the recording control job is input.

First, the job input to the recording control queue is analyzed, and the recording control end processing condition and the recording control error processing condition are set (S501). In this embodiment, at the end of the recording control, the image memory that has performed the recording control is cleared,
At the end of the error, error recovery for saving the memory and performing recording control again is set.

After setting the end processing conditions, the job input to the recording control queue is analyzed, and various parameters necessary for recording control are set (S502).

After the start of the recording control, the image data format of the image file to be subjected to the recording control is analyzed (S503). If the designated image data is encoded data, the image data stored in the image memory 104 is transferred to the encoding / decoding processing unit 111 and decoding is performed (S504).
Next, the decoded image data is sent to the resolution conversion processing unit 11.
The resolution is converted to a predetermined resolution by 0, and is sequentially transferred to the recording control unit 112 to perform recording control. If the image data specified in step S503 is character data such as a page description language, the image data stored in the image memory 104 is transferred to the data conversion unit 105, and data conversion control to raster data is performed ( S511). The converted image data is subjected to a resolution conversion process in the same manner as the encoded data, and then subjected to recording control.

If a recording control error occurs due to a recording paper jam or the like in the recording control (S505), step S5 is executed.
The recording error end process set in 01 is performed (S51).
2). In the present embodiment, in order to retry the recording control, a job is input to the recording control queue again, the recording error end and the ID are notified to the interface control program, and the recording control ends (S510).

If no recording control error has occurred, 1
It is determined that the recording control of the page has been completed. If the recording control has not been completed, the process proceeds to step S503 to continue the recording control.

When the recording control of one page is completed, the fact that the recording of one page is completed is notified to the interface control program (S507), and it is determined whether or not there is a next page (S508).

If there is a next page, step S502
And the recording control is continued. If there is no next page,
The recording end processing set in step S501 is performed (S
509). In the present embodiment, the image data is cleared, recording is completed for the interface control program, and I
D is notified and the recording control ends (S510).

In the above-described host print control, by providing a control for transferring the received image data to the recording unit without passing through the image memory, the recording control can be performed even when the memory overflows. Furthermore, when the data can be stored in the memory, the system can be speeded up by adding a control for once receiving the image data in the image memory and sequentially recording the determined pages.

3. File Print Function FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the control operation of the file print function in the present embodiment. The file print function is a function of sequentially printing out image files stored in the image memory 104 of the image processing apparatus. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the analysis of the file print command and the reception control of the image data are performed by the interface control program, and the recording control is performed by the recording control program described with reference to FIG.

Hereinafter, the file print function will be described with reference to FIG.

The analysis and control of the file print command are controlled by the interface control program of the ROM 102, and the reception of the host print command and the R
It monitors the recording control end notification from the recording control program of the OM 102, and performs each control.

First, reception of a command from the information processing terminal 114 is monitored (S601), and when a file print instruction command is received, file print control is started. If the file print command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S605 to monitor the end of the file print recording control.

When the file print instruction command is received, the state of the recording control unit 112 and the state of the designated image file are detected, and it is determined whether or not the file print command can be received (S60).
2). If the recording control unit 112 is in an error state other than the recording paper out state or the recording paper jam state, it is determined that the error cannot be released immediately, and the information processing terminal 114
Then, an error response is sent to end the host print control (S609). Also, when a file that does not exist in the image memory or a file under recording control is specified, it is determined that recording control cannot be accepted, and an error response is notified to the information processing terminal 114. The recording control ends.

If it is determined that the recording control can be started, a recording control job for executing the received file print command is input to the recording control queue (S603).
The recording control job entered in the recording control queue is stored in the ROM
In accordance with the priority set by the command, the recording control program 102 sequentially controls the recording. Also, when a job is submitted, information such as a recording control termination processing condition and a recording control error processing condition set by a host command, and an ID for discriminating individual recording controls are simultaneously queued. And

After the queuing control of the recorded image is completed, the reception of the file print command and the service ID for the command are notified to the information processing terminal 114 (S604).

After notifying the end of the command, it is determined whether or not there is a notice of the end of the recording control from the recording control program for the received command (S605). As a result of the completion of the recording and the recording control, the service ID for the command is notified (S606).

If a recording result request command is received from the information processing terminal 114 (S607), the current recording status is determined, and the current recording result such as recording end, recording control, recording error end, etc. is processed. The data is sent to the terminal 114 (S608).

After the monitoring control of the recording result request command, the flow shifts to step S608 to repeat the command monitoring control.

In the file print control described above,
By using the control for automatically determining the data format of the designated image file, the recording control of the image data stored in the character data format can be easily performed.

Further, by making it possible to set the end control condition in the file print control, it is possible to easily perform the error recovery control of the print.

4. Host Transmission Function This host transmission function transfers data managed by the information processing terminal 114 from the information processing terminal 114 to the facsimile apparatus, and transmits the data from the facsimile apparatus. At that time, the image memory 10 of the facsimile machine
4 and the data handled by the information processing terminal 114 is transmitted, and the facsimile apparatus notifies the information processing terminal 114 of the transmission result.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the control operation of the host transmission function.

In the host transmission, a call is made to a destination specified by the information processing terminal 114, data to be transmitted managed by the information processing terminal is converted into data receivable by the partner, and the transmission is performed. Notify the processing terminal 114. Data conversion is divided into several cases depending on how the information processing terminal or the facsimile machine performs the data conversion. In this description, the case where the conversion is performed by the information processing terminal 114 will be described.

In step 7-001, a host transmission instruction is accepted. In receiving the host transmission instruction, the CPU 101 of the facsimile apparatus determines whether a host transmission instruction (hereinafter, referred to as a host transmission command) has been received. The host transmission command includes the telephone number of the other party to be transmitted. Further, one-touch dial or speed dial numbers registered in the facsimile machine may be stored as destination information. further,
A termination processing condition / abnormal termination processing condition designating control after transmission may be stored in the instruction. In this embodiment, it is assumed that only the result notification is specified as the termination processing condition and the abnormal termination processing condition. If the host transmission command has been received, the process proceeds to step 7-002, and if not, the process proceeds to transmission of an error response (7-009).

In step 7-002, the feasibility of host transmission is determined. In this process, it is determined whether or not host transmission is executable. This determination depends on whether the communication line is currently available. If it can be executed, it is registered in the communication control queue (7-003). If not executable, an error response is sent (7-009).

In step 7-003, registration to the communication control queue is performed. In this process, a communication control job for executing the received host transmission instruction command is submitted to the communication control queue. Since this job has a high priority and the communication line is currently available, the calling host transmission control is immediately executed to make a call.

In step 7-004, it is confirmed whether or not there is a notification of the other party's functional capability. In this process, by executing the host transmission control, a connection with the communication partner is established, and the capability of the communication partner can be known from the result of Phase A of G3 FAX. The presence or absence of the notification is determined.

In step 7-005, the other party's functional power is sent out. In this process, the other party's functional capability is
4

In step 7-006, data is received from the host. In this process, the facsimile machine CP
The U101 receives the data (page unit) sent from the host via the I / F control unit 113 and transmits the data to the communication partner device.

In step 7-007, a response is sent. In this process, data transmission completion is transmitted to the information processing terminal 114.

In step 7-008, the presence or absence of the next page is confirmed. In this processing, the CPU of the facsimile machine
101 determines whether there is a next page in the data sent from the host. If there is a next page, the process returns to step 7-006. If there is no next page, the process proceeds to step 7-010.

In step 7-009, an error response is sent. In this process, a response indicating that host transmission cannot be performed is sent to the information processing terminal 114.

In step 7-010, it is confirmed whether or not there is a host transmission end result notification. In this process, it is determined whether or not there is a notification of host transmission end. This is notified when the host transmission is completed in the host transmission control described later. If there is a notification of the end of host transmission, step 7-011 is performed. If not, step 7-012 is performed.

At step 7-011, an end message is sent. In this process, an end message including the service ID and the transmission result is sent to the information processing terminal 114.

In step 7-012, it is confirmed whether or not there is a request for the host transmission status. In this process, it is determined whether a host transmission status acquisition request has been received from the information processing terminal 114. If received, step 7-013
Proceed to.

In step 7-013, the host transmission status is sent. In this process, the transmission status (transmission result) of the host transmission for the service ID for which the status acquisition was requested is transmitted to the information processing terminal 114.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the host transmission control in this embodiment. The communication control job submitted to the communication control queue by the host transmission function described above is stored in the ROM
According to the communication control program of 102, communication control is sequentially performed according to the priority set by the command.
In the case of the present embodiment, the processing is immediately executed as described above.

In step 8-001, the end processing conditions are set. In this process, when the communication control of the host transmission is started, the end processing condition specified by the command from the information processing terminal 114 is set. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that a detailed result notification of communication is set as the termination processing condition and the abnormal termination processing condition.

At step 8-002, transmission control is started. In this process, the communication control unit 108 makes a call to the other party specified by the command.

In step 8-003, the function of the partner is notified. In this process, a connection with the communication partner is established, and G3FAX
Of the communication partner can be understood from the result of the phase B. Notify it.

In step 8-004, it is determined whether or not to execute the file transfer. In this process, it is determined whether or not to execute the file transfer. This judgment result must be able to be shared with the information processing terminal. Specifically, the information processing terminal that knows the capabilities of the partner machine determines the data format to be sent to the facsimile device based on the information, transfers the format and the data itself to the facsimile device, and the facsimile device follows the format. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the determination criteria are shared in advance, and each of the information processing terminal 114 and the facsimile apparatus determines separately. Note that in any case, the information processing terminal 114 transfers data at this point. If the file transfer is to be performed, the process proceeds to step 8-004; otherwise, the process proceeds to step 8-008.

In step 8-005, a file transfer process is performed. In this process, the data (file) transmitted from the information processing terminal 114 is transmitted to the partner device. This is a G3 BFT (Binary File Tran
sfer) function.

In step 8-006, it is determined whether or not the communication is OK. In this process, it is determined whether or not the communication (file transfer) is OK based on the result of communication with the partner device. If there is a communication error during transmission, the process proceeds to step 8-020. If there is no communication error, the process proceeds to Step 8-007.

At step S8-007, it is confirmed whether or not processing of one file has been completed. In this process, the file transfer process is executed until the transfer of one file is completed. If not, return to step 8-005,
If the processing has been completed, the process proceeds to step 8-018.

In step 8-008, it is confirmed whether or not the data is coded data. In this process, the (page) data sent from the information processing device is encoded data (MH, MR)
Etc.). This determination of the data format may have already been made as described in step 8-004. In any case, if the data is coded data, the process proceeds to step 8-009; otherwise, the process proceeds to step 8-0.
Proceed to 13.

At step 8-009, a decoding process is performed. In this processing, the encoded data (MH, MR, etc.) is decoded by the encoding / decoding processing unit 111 and converted to raw data.

In step S8-010, resolution conversion processing / encoding processing is performed and transmitted. In this process, the raw data is encoded into data matched to the function of the partner (MH, M
R, MMR, etc.) and transmit.

In step S8-011, it is determined whether or not the communication is OK. In this process, from the result of communication with the partner machine,
It is determined whether the communication is OK. If there is a communication error during transmission, the process proceeds to step 8-020. If there is no communication error, the process proceeds to Step 8-012.

In step 8-012, it is confirmed whether the processing of one page has been completed. In this process, a page transmission process is executed until the transmission of one page is completed. If not completed, the process returns to Step 8-009. If completed, the process proceeds to Step 8-018.

In step 8-013, it is confirmed whether the data is PDL or character data. In this process,
(Page) data sent from the information processing device is PD
It is determined whether the data is L or character data. This determination of the data format may have already been made as described in step 8-004. In any case, P
If it is DL or character data, step 8-
014, otherwise go to step 8-020.

In step 8-014, a data conversion process is performed. In this processing, PDL or character data is converted into raw data using the data conversion unit 105.

In step 8-015, resolution conversion processing / encoding processing is performed and transmitted. In this process, the raw data is encoded into data matched to the function of the partner (MH, M
R, MMR, etc.) and transmit.

In step 8-016, it is determined whether or not the communication is OK. In this process, from the result of communication with the partner machine,
It is determined whether the communication is OK. If there is a communication error during transmission, the process proceeds to step 8-020. If there is no communication error, the process proceeds to Step 8-017.

In step 8-017, it is confirmed whether the processing of one page has been completed. In this process, a page transmission process is executed until the transmission of one page is completed. If not completed, the process returns to step 8-014. If completed, the process proceeds to step 8-020.

In step 8-018, the presence or absence of the next data is determined. In this process, it is determined whether there is next data transferred from the information processing terminal. If so,
It returns to step 8-004. If not, go to Step 8-
Go to 019.

At step S8-019, end processing is performed. In this process, a communication end process (G3 FAX communication phases D and E) is performed. In this embodiment, since a detailed result notification of communication is set as the end processing condition, the transfer is executed.

In step 8-020, an error end process is performed. In this process, since the notification of the detailed result is set as the abnormal end processing condition, the transfer of the detailed result indicating that the transmission has failed halfway is executed.

In step 8-021, notification of the end of host transmission is provided. In this processing, the host transmission control is ended by notifying the normal end of the host transmission, the error end, and the like.

According to the above host transmission, data handled by the information processing terminal 114 can be transmitted without using an image memory for all the image data to be transmitted. That is, as compared with the case of the combination of download and file transmission, the image memory 104 is saved and the cost of the device is reduced, or the convenience such as increasing the memory receivable amount by using the image memory 104 for data is improved. Can be measured. In addition, since it is possible to send a call and check the capability of the communication partner and then send the corresponding data, it is possible to omit processing such as resolution conversion and code decoding required for file transmission. In addition, transmission processing performed by the entire system including the information processing terminal 114 and the facsimile apparatus can be efficiently executed as the entire system.

5. File Transmission Function FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the control operation of the file transmission function in the present embodiment. The file transmission function
A function of calling a destination specified by the information processing terminal 114, converting the specified file in the image memory 104 into data receivable by the other device, transmitting the data, and notifying the information processing terminal 114 of a transmission result. It is. First, the information processing terminal 1
It is determined whether a file transmission instruction command has been received from 14 via the I / F control unit 113 (S901). If a command has been received, the process proceeds to S902, and if not, the process proceeds to S906. Here, the file transmission instruction command stores information such as the file ID of the file to be transmitted and the telephone number of the other party. At this time, a plurality of file IDs may be specified. Further, one-touch dial or speed dial numbers registered in the facsimile machine may be stored as destination information. further,
A termination processing condition / abnormal termination processing condition designating control after transmission may be stored in the command. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that file deletion is specified as the termination processing condition, and file non-deletion and error retransmission are specified as abnormal termination processing conditions.

If the file transmission instruction command has been received in S901, it is determined whether or not the file having the specified file ID can be transmitted (S902). This is determined based on the presence / absence of a file, the file attribute, the current usage status of the file, and the like. If it is determined that the file cannot be transmitted because there is no file, a response indicating that the file cannot be transmitted is sent to the information processing terminal 114 in S905, and the process proceeds to S906.

If it is determined in S902 that transmission is possible,
A communication control job for executing the received file transmission instruction command is entered (registered) in the communication control queue (S903). Next, the completion of reception of the file transmission instruction command and the service ID are transmitted to the information processing terminal 114 (S904), and the process proceeds to S906. As described above, by performing the communication control queue control, it becomes possible to receive a plurality of file transmission instruction commands, and by transmitting the service ID, the information processing terminal 114 can identify the command when acquiring the result of each command. Will be possible.

In S906, it is determined whether or not there is a notification of the end of file transmission. This is notified when file transmission is completed in the file transmission control described later. If there is a notification of the end of the file transmission, an end message including the service ID and the transmission result is transmitted to the information processing terminal 114 (S90).
7). From the end message, the information processing terminal 114 can know the end of the file transmission, the transmission result, and the like.

Next, in S908, it is determined whether or not a request for obtaining a file transmission status has been received from the information processing terminal 114. If it has been received, the transmission status of the file transmission for the service ID for which the status acquisition was requested (transmission, redial standby, etc.) is transmitted (S909), and S9 is performed.
Go to 01.

As described above, in the file transmission function,
While monitoring whether a file transmission instruction command is received (S901), a file transmission end notification (S906), and a file transmission status acquisition request (S908) exists,
If there is an existing one, control is performed to execute the corresponding process.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of file transmission control in this embodiment. The communication control job submitted to the communication control queue by the file transmission function described above is
Communication control is sequentially performed by the communication control program in the ROM 102 in accordance with the priority set by the command. When communication control of file transmission is started, S10
At 01, the end processing condition specified by the command is set. In this embodiment, file erasure is set as a termination processing condition, and file non-deletion and error retransmission are set as abnormal termination processing conditions.

Next, transmission control is started, and the communication control unit 108 makes a call to the other party specified by the command (S1002). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not to execute the file transfer (S1003). This is determined based on the file attributes and the contents of communication with the partner machine before file transmission.
Further, the previous communication result may be stored in the RAM 103 for each one-touch / abbreviated dial, and the determination may be made based on the stored contents. Further, when the capability of the partner device is known in advance, the data format to be transmitted is stored in the file transmission instruction command, so that the
May be instructed from the user.

If the file transfer is to be executed, the data of the corresponding file in the image memory 104 is sequentially read and transmitted (S1004). If there is a communication error during transmission (S
1005) In S1018, an error end process is executed. If there is no communication error, the file transfer process is executed until the transfer of one file is completed (S1006). 1
When the transfer of the file is completed, the process proceeds to a determination as to whether the next file is designated (S1007).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1003 that file transfer is not to be performed, encoding (MH, MR, MMR, etc.) is performed in accordance with the function of the other party and transmitted.

First, it is determined in step S1008 whether the data format of the specified file is encoded data. If the data is coded data, the code decoding processing unit 11
1, the data is decoded into raw data (S1009).
After performing the resolution conversion in step 10, the code decoding processing unit 111
And transmits it (S1010). If there is a communication error during transmission (S1011), error end processing is executed in S1018, and if there is no communication error, transmission control is executed until the transmission of one file ends (S101).
2). When the transmission of one file is completed, the process proceeds to a determination as to whether the next file is specified (S1007).

In S1008, if the file is PD
If it is described in L or character data, it is converted to raw data by the data conversion unit 105 (S101).
3) After the resolution conversion is performed by the resolution conversion unit 110, it is encoded and transmitted by the code decoding processing unit 111 (S101).
4). If there is a communication error during transmission (S1015), S
At 1018, an error end process is executed, and if there is no communication error, transmission control is executed until the transmission of one file ends (S1016). When the transmission of one file is completed, it is determined whether or not the next file is designated (S100).
Proceed to 7).

In S1007, it is determined whether or not the next file has been designated. If there is, the flow advances to S1003 to execute transmission control of the next file. If not, the flow advances to S1017 to execute end processing.

In the termination processing of S1017, in this embodiment, the file deletion is set as the termination processing condition, and thus the transmitted file is deleted. On the other hand, S
In the error end processing of 1018, in this embodiment, the file is not deleted and the redial standby processing is executed because the file is not deleted and the error retransmission is set as the abnormal end processing condition. For this file, a process is executed in which a redial call is made after a predetermined time and an error image is transmitted.

Finally, the normal transmission of the file transmission, the error termination and the like are notified (S1019), and the file transmission control is terminated.

According to the above-described file transmission function, by setting the abnormal termination processing condition in the command, it becomes possible to set recovery control and the like when an error is transmitted for each communication.

In addition, by performing command queuing control and priority control, it is possible to provide an efficient and easy-to-use transmission function. Further, the service ID enables the information processing terminal to identify the result of each command when acquiring the result.

[0143] Also, by using this function together with the download function, it is possible to transmit a file on the information processing terminal to the destination. At this time, the load on the information processing terminal is reduced by causing the facsimile apparatus to execute a load-intensive process such as resolution conversion or encoding.

6. Document Transmission Function FIG. 11 is a control operation flowchart of the document transmission function in the present embodiment. The document transmission function is the information processing terminal 1
This is a function of reading a document in the reading mode designated by the user 14, transmitting the document to the designated destination, and notifying the result to the information processing terminal 114.

First, it is determined whether a document transmission instruction command has been received from the information processing terminal 114 via the I / F control unit 113 (S1101), and if a command has been received, the command must be received in S1102. For example, the process proceeds to S1106.
Here, the document transmission instruction command stores information such as a reading mode for designating the resolution and density of each document, and a telephone number of a destination to be transmitted. One-touch dial or speed dial numbers registered in the facsimile machine may be stored as destination information. Also,
A termination processing condition / abnormal termination processing condition designating control after transmission may be stored in the command. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that, as the termination processing conditions, file deletion is specified for memory transmission, redialing is not performed for direct transmission, and no file deletion and error retransmission is specified for memory transmission as abnormal termination processing conditions.

If a document transmission instruction command has been received in S1101, it is determined whether document transmission is possible (S11).
02). This is determined based on the presence or absence of a document, the use status of the reading control unit 106, the presence or absence of a communication control job by another document transmission instruction command, and the like. If it is determined that the document cannot be transmitted, a response indicating that the document cannot be transmitted is sent to the information processing terminal 114 in step S1105, and the process advances to step S1106.

If it is determined in S1102 that transmission is possible, a communication control job for executing the received document transmission instruction command is entered (registered) in the communication control queue (S1103). Next, the completion of reception of the document transmission instruction command and the service ID are transmitted to the information processing terminal 114 (S1104), and the process proceeds to S1106. In this way, by transmitting the service ID, the information processing terminal 114 can identify each command when acquiring the result.

In S1106, it is determined whether or not there is a notice of the end of document transmission. This is notified when document transmission is completed in document transmission control described later. If there is a document transmission end notification, the end message including the service ID and the transmission result is sent to the information processing terminal 114 (S1107). With the end message, the information processing terminal 114 can know the end of the document transmission, the transmission result, and the like.

Next, in S1108, it is determined whether or not an acquisition request for the document transmission status has been received from information processing terminal 114. If the service ID has been received, the transmission status of document transmission for the service ID for which status acquisition was requested (transmitting, document reading, etc.) is transmitted (S1109), and S1101 is performed.
Proceed to.

As described above, in the original transmission function, the reception of the original transmission instruction command (S1101), the notification of the end of the original transmission (S1106), the acquisition request of the original transmission status (S1).
While monitoring whether or not 108) exists, control is performed to execute the corresponding process if any exists.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the document transmission control in this embodiment. The communication control job registered in the communication control queue by the above-described document transmission function is stored in the ROM 1
02, the communication control program sequentially controls the communication according to the priority set by the command. When the communication control of document transmission is started, the end processing condition designated by the command is set in S1201.
In this embodiment, file erasure is set as a termination processing condition for memory transmission, no redial for direct transmission, and no file deletion and error retransmission for memory transmission as abnormal termination processing conditions.

Next, it is determined whether or not to execute direct transmission (S1202). This may be determined by an instruction in a command, or may be determined by a setting of a facsimile machine.

When it is determined that direct transmission is to be executed, transmission control is started, and the communication control unit 108 makes a call to the destination specified by the command (S120).
3). Thereafter, the reading mode is set to the reading mode specified by the command and the reading mode determined by the receiving capability of the partner device (S1204). The receiving capability of the partner machine is determined based on the contents of communication with the partner machine before the original is transmitted. Further, the previous communication result may be stored in the RAM 103 for each one-touch / abbreviated dial, and the determination may be made based on the stored contents. Thereafter, while reading the original by the reading control unit 106, the code decoding processing unit 111 converts the read data into an encoding method (MH, MR, MMR, or the like) adapted to the receiving capability of the partner device and transmits the converted data (S1205). . If there is a communication error during transmission (S1206), an error end process is executed in S1210, and if there is no communication error, transmission control is executed until the transmission of the document ends (S1207). When the transmission of the original is completed, it is determined whether to transmit the next original (S1208). This may be determined based on the presence or absence of the next original, or may be determined based on an instruction in an original transmission instruction command. If it is determined that the document is to be transmitted, the process advances to step S1204 to start transmission of the next document. If it is determined that the document is not to be transmitted, the process advances to step S1209.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1202 that direct transmission is not to be performed, the reading mode is set to the reading mode specified by the command (S1212), and the code decoding processing unit 111 reads the original while the reading control unit 106 reads the original.
And stores the encoded data in the image memory 104 (S1213). If there is a reading error or a memory storage error during reading (S1214), the process proceeds to S121.
In step S1215, an error end process is executed, and if there is no error, the reading control is executed until the storage of the document in the memory ends. When the storage of the original is completed, it is determined whether or not the next original is to be read (S121).
6). This may be determined based on the presence or absence of the next original, or may be determined based on an instruction in an original transmission instruction command. If it is determined that the document is to be read, the process proceeds to step S1212 to start reading the next document. If it is determined that the document is not read, the process proceeds to step S1217.

In step S1217, transmission control is started, and the communication control unit 108 makes a call to the other party specified by the command. Thereafter, the encoded data in the image memory 104 that has been stored is decoded into raw data by the encoding / decoding processing unit 111 (S1218), and the resolution is converted by the resolution converting unit 110. (S12)
19). If there is a communication error during transmission (S1220),
In step S1210, an error end process is performed. Also,
If there is no communication error, transmission control is executed until transmission of the stored encoded data is completed (S1221), and if transmission is completed, the process proceeds to S1209.

In the termination processing of S1209, the termination processing conditions set in S1201 are executed, and in this embodiment, the transmitted file is deleted at the time of memory transmission.
On the other hand, in the error end processing of S1210, the abnormal end processing condition set in S1201 is executed. In the present embodiment, redial is not performed when an error occurs during transmission during direct transmission, and a file is not erased during memory transmission, Redial standby processing is executed. For this file, a process is executed in which a redial call is made after a predetermined time and an error image is transmitted.

Finally, a normal transmission end, an error termination, and the like are notified (S1211), and the original transmission control ends.

According to the above-described document transmission processing, by setting the abnormal termination processing condition in the command, it becomes possible to set recovery control and the like when an error is transmitted for each communication.

In addition, by performing command queuing control and priority control, it is possible to provide an efficient and easy-to-use transmission function. Further, the service ID enables the information processing terminal to identify the result of each command when acquiring the result.

7. File upload function This file upload function converts data (encoded data / PDL, character, etc.) stored in the image memory 104 in the facsimile apparatus into a requested data format in file units managed by the facsimile apparatus. And then transfers it to the information processing terminal 114.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the control operation of the file upload function. FIG. 8A is a file upload operation for transferring coded data or data such as PDL stored in the image memory 104 of the facsimile apparatus to the information processing terminal 114 in file units managed by the facsimile apparatus in the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows.

In this file upload, if a file upload is requested by a command sent from the information processing terminal 114 via the I / F control unit 113, a file upload process is executed. It is assumed that the contradiction between the command and the parameter level has been eliminated in advance when analyzing the command. In addition, this command executes the transfer process immediately for the request,
The service ID for the file upload request is not returned.

First, in step 8A-001, the file specified by the file ID is stored in the image memory 1
Check to see if it exists in 04. The information processing terminal 11
No. 4 can acquire a file ID in advance by using a function of acquiring a reception result or a file management. If the file ID is valid, step 8A-002
Proceed to.

At step 8A-002, the data format of the specified file is checked. If the data format of the designated file is coded data, the process proceeds to step 8A-003. If the data format is PDL, the process proceeds to step 8A-003.
A-004, otherwise, Step 8A-
005, respectively.

If the data format of the file specified by the information processing terminal 114 is encoded data, in step 8A-003, image data of the requested encoding method and resolution is generated from the image data of the file. The process is performed, and the process proceeds to Step 8A-005. The details will be described later.

If the data format of the file specified by the information processing terminal 114 is PDL, step 8
In A-004, data of the requested format is prepared from the PDL data of the file, and Step 8A-005
Proceed to. The details will be described later.

In step 8A-005, if the data format of the file specified by the information processing terminal 114 is coded data or PDL, the data prepared in step 8A-003 or 8A-004, respectively, is If the data format of the specified file is other than the above, the data stored in the file is transferred to the information processing terminal 114 via the I / F control unit 113 as it is, and the process proceeds to step 8A-006. In step 8A-006, as a command termination condition,
It is determined whether there is a request to delete the transferred file. If there is a request for file deletion, the process proceeds to step 8A-007, and otherwise, the file upload process ends.

At step 8A-007, it is determined whether or not a job to use the file is registered in a transmission queue or the like, and whether the job is in a waiting state or is being executed. If there is no job to be used, go to Step 8A-008; otherwise, go to Step 8A-0.
Go to 09.

In steps 8A-008, the file is deleted, and the file upload process ends.

Step 8A-009 corresponds to step 8A-
001 is executed when the file ID is invalid, or when an event that attempts to use the file is registered in the transmission queue or the like in step 8A-007 and the event is in a waiting state or in execution, an error occurs. The content is notified to the information processing terminal 114 via the I / F control unit 113, and the file upload process ends abnormally.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing steps 8A-003 in FIG.
6 is a flowchart showing in detail a Pix file data generation process performed in step (a).

First, in step 8B-001, a variable P representing a page number is initialized to 1 and
Proceed to -002.

In step 8B-002, page P
It is determined whether or not exists in the specified file. However, it is assumed that there is no file having no pages. If page P exists, step 8B
Proceed to -003.

In step 8B-003, a process of generating image data of the encoding method and resolution required for each page from the image data of the designated page is performed, and the flow advances to step 8B-004. The details will be described later.

In step 8B-004, variable P representing the page number is set to P + 1, and in step 8B-002
Return to

On the other hand, if the page P does not exist in the designated file in step 8B-002, Pi
The x-file data generation process ends. With the above processing, for all pages constituting the designated file, the image data of the required encoding system and resolution is prepared for each page.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing steps 8A-004 in FIG.
3 is a flowchart showing in detail a PDL file data generation process performed in FIG.

First, in step 8C-001, a variable P representing a page number is initialized to 1, and
Proceed to -002.

In Step 8C-002, the page P
It is determined whether or not exists in the specified file. However, it is assumed that there is no file having no pages. If page P exists, step 8C
Proceed to -003.

In step 8C-003, a process of generating data of a requested format for each page from the PDL data of the designated page is performed.
Go to 04. The details will be described later.

In step 8C-004, a variable P representing a page number is set to P + 1, and in step 8C-002
Return to

On the other hand, if the page P does not exist in the designated file in step 8C-002, PD
The process of generating the L file data ends.

With the above processing, data of the requested format is prepared for each page of all pages constituting the specified file.

According to the above processing, in the file upload, the data such as coded data and PDL stored in the facsimile apparatus is converted into a requested data format in file units managed by the facsimile apparatus, and the information is converted into information. Transfer to the processing terminal 114.

In the above-described processing, data of the requested format is generated for each page of all the pages constituting the specified file. If a request is made in common for all pages making up the file instead of the file, the configuration of the command for the information processing terminal 114 to instruct the file upload can be simplified.

[0186] Further, after generating data in a requested format for all pages constituting the specified file, the data is transferred to the information processing terminal 114 via the I / F control unit 113. However, if the data in the requested format is sequentially transferred to the information processing terminal 114 via the I / F control unit 113 while generating the data in the requested format, the buffer memory for temporarily storing the data in the requested format can be used. The capacity can be further reduced, and the cost can be reduced.

According to the above processing, (1) the encoding method and resolution of a facsimile image or the like received by the facsimile apparatus can be converted as required and sent to the information processing terminal. O executed on the information processing terminal
This is effective for CR processing and the like. (2) The PDL can be rasterized by the data conversion unit. If used in combination with the download function or (1), heavy processing such as rasterization and resolution conversion in consideration of image quality can be distributed from the information processing terminal to the facsimile machine as a peripheral device. (3) Files of different data formats generated by multi-document communication in G4 can be separately transferred to the information processing terminal. If used in combination with the receiving function, it becomes possible to sequentially transfer documents to the information processing terminal in the order of data in which data is arranged during the communication processing.

8. Page Upload Function This page upload function is used to transfer data (encoded data / PDL / characters, etc.) stored in the image memory 104 in the facsimile apparatus to the information processing terminal 114 in page units of a file managed by the facsimile apparatus. To transfer.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a page upload control operation.

In this page upload, if a page upload is requested by a command sent from the information processing terminal 114 via the I / F control unit 113, a page upload process is executed. It is assumed that the contradiction between the command and the parameter level has been eliminated in advance when analyzing the command. Further, since this command is immediately transferred and executed in response to the request, no service ID is returned for the page upload request.

First, in step 9A-001, the file specified by the file ID is stored in the image memory 1
Check to see if it exists in 04. The information processing terminal 11
No. 4 can acquire a file ID in advance by using a function of acquiring a reception result or a file management. If the file ID is valid, step 9A-002
Proceed to. On the other hand, if invalid, step 9A-0
Go to 10.

Next, in step 9A-002, it is checked whether or not the page specified by the page number exists in the file. Note that the information processing terminal 114 can acquire the total number of pages of each file in advance by using the function of acquiring the reception result and the file management. If the page number is valid, step 9A-003
Proceed to. On the other hand, if invalid, step 9A-0
Go to 10.

At step 9A-003, the data format of the specified file is checked. If the data format of the designated file is encoded data, the process proceeds to step 9A-004. If the data format is PDL, the process proceeds to step 9A-004.
A-005, otherwise, Step 9A-
Branching to 010 respectively.

If the data format of the file specified by the information processing terminal 114 is coded data, in step 9A-004, the image data of the specified coding method and resolution is obtained from the image data of the specified page. Is performed, and the process proceeds to step 9A-006. The details will be described later.

If the data format of the file specified by the information processing terminal 114 is PDL, step 9
In A-005, data of the requested format is prepared from the PDL data of the designated page, and step 9A
Proceed to -006. The details will be described later.

At Step 9A-006, Step 9A
-004 or PD prepared in step 9A-005
The L data is transferred to the information processing terminal 1 via the I / F control unit 113.
14 and then proceed to Step 9A-007.

In step 9A-007, it is determined whether or not there is a request to delete the page whose transfer has been completed as a command termination condition. If deletion of the page has been requested, the process proceeds to step 9A-008, otherwise, the page upload process ends.

At step 9A-008, a job to use the file is registered in the transmission queue or the like, and it is determined whether or not the job is in a waiting state or is being executed. If there is no job to be used, go to Step 9A-009, otherwise go to Step 9A-0.
Branch to 10.

In step 9A-009, only the page is deleted from the file. If the pages constituting the file no longer exist as a result, the file is also deleted, and the page upload process ends.

Step 9A-010 corresponds to step 9A-
001 or in step 9A-002
If D or page number is invalid, or step 9
If the file data format is neither coded data nor PDL in A-003, or step 9A-
At 008, an event that attempts to use the file is registered in a transmission queue or the like, and the event is executed when the event is in a waiting state or during execution. And abnormally end the page upload process.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing Step 8B-003 in FIG.
17 is a flowchart illustrating in detail a Pix page data generation process performed in step 9A-004 in FIG. 16.

First, in step 9B-001, it is determined whether or not the resolution Rsrc of the designated page is equal to the required resolution Rdst. If both resolutions are different, steps 9B-002, 9B-0
03 in order.

First, in step 9B-002,
By controlling the code decoding processing unit 111, the image data of the designated page is decoded, and the process proceeds to step 9B-003.

Next, in step 9B-003, the encoding / decoding processing section 1 performs the processing in step 9B-002.
The data output from 11 is passed to the resolution conversion processing unit 110, and the resolution conversion processing unit 110 is controlled to generate the data having the resolution of Rdst so as to have the requested resolution Rdst, and the process proceeds to step 9B-004.

In step 9B-004, it is determined whether the requested data format is raw data. If the request is not raw data, go to step 9B-005,
If the request is raw data, specify that the data output from the resolution conversion processing unit 110 can be used as it is, and
The ix page data generation process ends.

In step 9B-005, the data output from the resolution conversion processing unit 110 by the processing in step 9B-003 is passed to the code decoding processing unit 111.
The encoding / decoding processing unit 111 is controlled so as to obtain the requested encoding system Cdst to generate data of the encoding system of Cdst, and the process of generating Pix page data ends.

On the other hand, if the resolutions are the same in step 9B-001, the flow advances to step 9B-006.

In step 9B-006, it is determined whether or not the coding method Csrc of the designated page is equal to the requested coding method Cdst. If the two encoding methods are different, the process proceeds to step 9B-007.

[0209] In step 9B-007, the code decoding processing section 111 is controlled to decode the image data of the designated page, and the flow advances to step 9B-004.

In step 9B-004, the same processing as described above is performed. If the requested data format is not raw data, the flow advances to step 9B-005.

In step 9B-005, similarly to the above, the data output from the encoding / decoding processing unit 111 by the processing in step 9B-007 is passed again to the encoding / decoding processing unit 111, and the requested encoding system Cdst Then, the encoding / decoding processing unit 111 is controlled so as to generate the data of the encoding method of Cdst, and the process of generating the Pix page data is ended.

If the two encoding systems are the same in step 9B-006, the fact that the data of the designated page can be used as it is is specified, and the process of generating Pix page data ends.

With the above processing, image data of a coding method and resolution based on the request is generated from the image data of the designated page.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing Step 8C-003 in FIG.
17 is a flowchart illustrating in detail a PDL page data generation process performed in step 9A-005 in FIG. 16;

First, in step 9C-001, it is determined whether the requested data format is PDL. If the required data format is not PDL,
That is, if encoded data or raw data is requested, steps 9C-002 and 9C-003 are sequentially executed.

First, in step 9C-002,
By controlling the data conversion unit 105, the P of the designated page
The DL data is analyzed and rasterized (developed into raw image data), and the process proceeds to step 9C-003.

Next, in step 9C-003, the data conversion unit 105 performs the processing in step 9C-002.
Is passed to the resolution conversion processing unit 110, and the resolution conversion processing unit 110 is controlled so as to generate data of the requested resolution, and the process proceeds to step 9C-004.

In step 9C-004, it is determined whether the requested data format is raw data. If the request is not raw data, go to step 9C-005,
If the request is raw data, specify that the data output from the resolution conversion processing unit 110 can be used as it is, and
The process of generating the DL page data ends.

In step 9C-005, the data output from the resolution conversion processing unit 110 by the processing in step 9C-003 is passed to the code decoding processing unit 111.
The encoding / decoding processing unit 111 is controlled to generate the data of the requested encoding method, and the process of generating the PDL page data ends.

On the other hand, in step 9C-001, P
If the DL has been requested, it is specified that the data of the specified page can be used as it is, and the PDL page data generation processing ends.

By the above processing, the P of the designated page
Data in a format based on the request is generated from the DL data.

As described above, in the facsimile apparatus of this embodiment, in the page upload processing, data such as coded data and PDL stored in the facsimile apparatus is converted into page units of a file managed by the facsimile apparatus. Then, the data is converted into the requested data format and transferred to the information processing terminal 114.

According to the above-described processing, (1) an arbitrary page such as a facsimile image received by the facsimile apparatus can be converted in encoding method and resolution as required, and can be transmitted to the information processing terminal. This is extremely effective in selecting received data, for example, by transferring only the first page to the information processing terminal at a low resolution, converting the data into a data format that can be easily handled by the information processing terminal as necessary, and transferring the data again. Also, compared to transferring all data in the original encoding and resolution,
There is also an effect of reducing the amount of data transferred between the information processing terminal and the facsimile machine. (2) The information processing terminal can automatically delete only the page whose transfer has been completed. If used in combination with the reception function, even large-volume reception data exceeding the image memory capacity of the facsimile machine can be received by using the memory of the information processing terminal.

[0224] 9. Scan Data Transfer Function This scan data transfer function is for transferring image data read by the read control unit 1061 of the facsimile apparatus to the information processing terminal 114, and transmits the read control unit 106 of the facsimile apparatus to the information processing terminal 114 via an external interface. It can be used as a scanner as a peripheral device connected via the.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the control operation of scan data transfer.

The scan data transfer processing is started when a scan data transfer request command is received from the information processing terminal 114 connected to the external interface.

At Step 10A-1, the information processing terminal 11
The command received from Step 4 is analyzed to determine whether the command has an error such as a parameter error. If there is no error, the process proceeds to Step 10A-2. If there is an error, the process proceeds to Step 10A-9. Proceed. The scan data transfer request command is accompanied by parameters for specifying a reading resolution, a reading density, an image processing method, a read document size, a transfer image size, a transfer data encoding method, a transfer data size, and the like.

In step 10A-2, it is checked whether or not untransferred data remains. If untransferred data remains, the process proceeds to step 11A-8.
The process proceeds to 0A-3.

At step 10A-3, the reading control unit 106
It is checked whether other processing is being executed, whether there is any abnormality in the scanner unit, whether a document is set, and the like.
If not possible, the process proceeds to step 10A-9.

In step 10A-4, the original is read using the reading density, image processing method, and the like specified by the parameters. By reading the original, raw image data is generated, and the generated raw image data is immediately transferred to the resolution conversion processing unit 110. This processing is performed by the reading control unit 106
It is implemented by.

In step 10A-5, it is checked whether or not the scanner reading process has been completed normally. If the process has been completed normally, the process proceeds to step 10A-6. If the process has been terminated abnormally, the process proceeds to step 10A-9.

In step 10A-6, the resolution of the raw image data is converted to the resolution and image size specified by the parameters. The raw image data whose resolution has been converted is immediately transferred to the codec processing unit 111. This processing is performed by the resolution conversion processing unit 110.

In step 10A-7, the raw image data whose resolution has been converted is encoded according to the encoding method designated by the parameter. The encoded data is immediately sent to the transfer buffer memory of the I / F control unit 113. This processing is performed by the code decoding processing unit 111.

In step 10A-8, the encoded data is transferred to the information processing terminal 114 by the transfer data size specified by the parameter.

At step 10A-9, the information processing terminal 11
4 is notified of an error.

According to the above processing, the reading control unit 106 provided in the facsimile apparatus can be used as a peripheral device of the information processing terminal 114. Further, since the facsimile resolution conversion processing unit 110 and the code decoding processing unit 111 can be used, scan data can be transferred with various resolutions, image sizes, and coding methods.

10. Scan Data Storage Function This scan data storage function is to read a document from the reading control unit 106 and store it in the image memory 104 in response to a request from the information processing terminal 114 connected to the external interface or a user operation.

The data stored by this function can be transmitted or uploaded to the information processing terminal 114 in response to a request from the information processing terminal.

This processing is performed by the multitask of the scan data accumulation execution processing shown by the flowchart of FIG. 20 and the scan data accumulation interface processing shown by the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a scan data accumulation process started when a scan data accumulation request is registered in the read control queue. The scan data storage processing request command includes a reading resolution, a reading density, an image processing method, a read document size, a stored image size,
A parameter for specifying a storage magnification and the like is attached. Also,
As a termination condition accompanying the command, the reading control unit 106
When the scanner of (1) reads a sheet with an automatic sheet feeder, all documents on the platen are read and stored as one file. A command is issued for each document by changing the reading setting for each page, and all pages are set as one file. Only the first page of the platen is stored as one file. Settings such as are possible.

In the case of a book reading scanner, one document on the platen is regarded as one file. The command is issued for each page, and the document is changed every time reading is completed, and a switch parameter indicating the last page is added to the command when the page is the last page. Settings such as are possible.

As an abnormal processing condition, if a situation such as memory full occurs during the execution of this service and the reading process is temporarily suspended, the data read so far is discarded. The data read so far is stored as it is. Discard less than one page of data If it is certain that a certain amount of time will elapse during memory transmission, receiving document output, etc. Resume. Condition can be set.

At step 11A-1, it is checked whether or not the received command is normal. If the result is that there is an error such as a parameter error, the process proceeds to step 11A-10. If not, the process proceeds to step 11A-2.

At step 11A-2, the state of the scanner is inspected.
If it is not 3, the branching process proceeds to step 11A-10. The document can be read when the scanner is not used by another service, there is no abnormality in the scanner, and the document is set at the reading position. Here, the service status variable is set to [reading], and if the read page is the first page, a file ID is secured and associated with the service ID.

At Step 11A-3, the reading control unit 1
In step 06, the original is actually scanned by the scanner using the parameters (read density, read resolution, image processing method, read original size) designated by the scan data accumulation request, and converted into digital data in raw image data format. .

At step 11A-4, step 11A-
It is determined whether or not the process of Step 3 is normally completed. If the process is completed normally, the process proceeds to Step 11A-5. If the process is abnormally completed such as a document jam, the process proceeds to Step 11A-10. At this time, if the operation ends abnormally, the error content is stored in the service state variable.

In step 11A-5, the resolution conversion processing unit 110 converts the raw image data generated in step 11A-4 into parameters (storage image size, storage magnification) specified by the scan data storage request command.
Is performed (/ enlargement / reduction processing) according to.

In step 11A-6, the data generated in step 11A-5 is encoded by the encoding / decoding processing section 111 into facsimile encoded data.

At step 11A-7, at step 11A-
Facsimile code data generated in step 6
04.

In step 11A-8, it is checked whether or not the accumulation processing has been completed normally. If the storage processing has been completed normally, page information is created and associated with file information. If the file information has not been created yet, also create the file information,
The process proceeds to step 11A-9. If an abnormal end such as a memory full occurs, the process proceeds to step 11A-10.

In step 11A-9, the interface processing (FIG. 21) is notified that the processing has been completed normally.
Here, the number of pages stored in the service state variable is counted up by one, and if the next document to be read is not set, the service state variable is set to [storage end].

In step 11A-10, after performing the processing based on the abnormality processing condition, the interface processing (FIG. 2)
Inform 1) that the scan data accumulation processing has ended in error. Here, the service status variable is set to [Error end]
And

The service state variable is used for notifying the information processing terminal from the information processing terminal 114 when the information processing terminal 114 requests notification of the progress of the service by the service ID. The progress of the service, the number of stored pages, and in the case of error termination, the type of error are stored in association with each other.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the interface processing in the scan data accumulation processing.

In the step 11B-1, the information processing terminal 11
If the scan data accumulation request command has been received from step 4, the process proceeds to step 11B-2. If not, the process proceeds to step 11B-4.

At step 11B-2, the received command is registered in the read control queue.

At step 11B-3, a service ID is obtained and a command acceptance response is sent to notify the information processing terminal 114 that the command has been received.

In step 11B-4, it is determined whether or not there is a notification of the completion of the accumulation of the scanner data. If the notification has been received, the process proceeds to step 11B-5.
The process proceeds to -6.

At step 11B-5, a response to the end of scanner accumulation is sent to the information processing terminal 114. Here, data including an end result, a file ID, and error information at the time of abnormal end are transmitted.

In step 11B-6, information processing terminal 1
14 to determine whether a termination result acquisition request command for inquiring the progress of the scan data accumulation process has been received. If the command has been received, the process proceeds to step 11B-7. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step 11B-1.

At the step 11B-7, the service state variable is sent to the information processing terminal 114.

According to the above-described processing, the facsimile scanner function can be used in combination with the upload function.
It can be used as a scanner as a peripheral device of the information processing terminal. Further, as a data format, by uploading in a convenient data format according to the capability of the information processing terminal, such as facsimile code format and raw image data format by specifying parameters at the time of upload, compared with a general scanner The burden on the information processing terminal can be reduced.

[0263] 11. Reception Function This reception function switches the facsimile apparatus to a reception mode specified by the information processing terminal, and executes a reception operation according to the reception mode at the time of reception by the facsimile apparatus.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing processing (reception function) such as reception mode setting instruction reception executed via information processing terminal 114 and I / F control section 113 and the like. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a reception process (reception control) executed by the facsimile apparatus (image processing apparatus) in response to a command from the information processing terminal 114.

The facsimile apparatus is connected to the information processing terminal 11
4 sets the reception mode. The types of the reception mode include “memory reception”, “memory reception + printout”, and “normal reception”.

In the “memory reception” mode, a document to be received is stored in the image memory 104 of the facsimile apparatus, and the file ID of the received document, a service ID for identifying the receiving operation, and a well-known INS64 service are sent. Information such as an incoming UUI (user / user information) is notified to the information processing terminal 114. In this embodiment, these pieces of information are abbreviated as “received file ID” information for simplicity. In the case of reception using the G4 protocol or the like, since a number of documents may be received in one communication, a different file ID is passed to the information processing terminal 114 every time one document starts receiving. In addition, even when a request for notification of a received file ID is made from the information processing terminal 114, an appropriate response is notified each time.

In the “memory reception + print output” mode, the received document is printed out using the recording control unit 112 in balance with the above-described memory reception operation. here,
The two modes of the “memory reception + print output” mode and the above-mentioned “memory reception” mode are particularly defined as “remote reception”.

The "normal reception" mode is for returning to the normal reception operation of the facsimile machine alone.

In the facsimile apparatus, the information processing terminal 1
In order to realize the multi operation with the control unit 14, the control as shown in FIG. 12A is performed. That is, the information processing terminal 1
14 to monitor whether or not the reception mode is specified (12A-1), and to determine whether or not the notification of the reception file ID to be transmitted to the information processing terminal 114 is generated in the facsimile apparatus. It is constantly monitored (12A-4), and the presence or absence of a positive received file ID notification request from the information processing terminal 114 is constantly monitored (12A-).
6). When the reception mode is specified from the information processing terminal 114 (12A-1), the reception mode of the facsimile apparatus is set to the requested reception mode (12A-2),
A response for notifying that the packet has been normally received is transmitted (12A-3). Here, in the facsimile apparatus, the switching to the set new reception mode becomes effective from the next reception operation excluding the reception operation being executed. Next, when a notification of the received file ID to be transmitted to the information processing terminal 114 is generated in the facsimile apparatus (12A-
4) sends the message of the received file ID to the information processing terminal 114 according to the notification (12A-).
5). If there is a received file ID notification request from the information processing terminal 114 (12A-6), the reception file ID is transmitted only when there is a notification of the received file ID to be sent to the information processing terminal 114 in the facsimile apparatus. File ID
(12A-7).

Next, according to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The processing procedure at the time of reception in each reception mode will be described.

The facsimile apparatus receives an incoming call (12
B-1) First, it is confirmed whether or not it is "remote reception"("normalreception") (12B-2). If it is the remote reception, it is next checked whether the mode is the "memory reception" mode or the "memory reception + printout" mode (12B-3).

In the case of the "memory reception" mode, first, the file ID for identifying a document to be stored by the reception is notified to the information processing terminal 114 (12B-12). After the notification, the document to be received is transmitted to the information processing terminal 1.
The state of the facsimile machine is transited to a state where the page upload function can be used so that the page upload function can be performed by the page upload function. The received document is fetched from the communication control unit 108, and is once decoded by the code decoding processing unit 111 (12B-13). Then, the decoded data is encoded again by the encoding / decoding processing unit 111 to be stored in the image memory 104,
The data is finally written to the image memory 104 (12B-1
4). Since the image processing is performed in a predetermined unit,
That is the end of page (12B-15) and the end of one document (1
2B-16).

Here, in this flowchart, the case where the received document is image data encoded by well-known MMR or MH is described, but other data, for example, character data such as ASCII data, If it is determined by a communication procedure that the document is a PDL (printer description language), raw data, or a control document in G4 communication, the encoding / decoding processing unit 111
Is stored in the image memory 104 without being processed. At this time, depending on the settings of the facsimile apparatus itself and the settings from the information processing terminal 114, the data conversion unit 11
CG expansion of character data and PD
It is also possible to convert the L data into image data and accumulate it in the image memory 104 through the code decoding processing unit 111.

When another document is received by the same communication, the same processing is performed from the processing 12B-12. When the communication is completed (12B-17), the communication result information of the reception is written in the RAM 103 in which the communication management information is managed (12B-11).

In the “memory reception + print output” mode, the file ID of the document to be received is first notified to the information processing terminal 114 as in the “memory reception” mode (1
2B-4), and make a transition to a page upload function usable state. Received data is decoded (12B-5)
After that, the same processing as in the “memory reception” mode (12B-
7), and sends it to the recording control unit 112 via the resolution conversion processing unit 110 for converting the resolution according to the printer device (12B-6). The following is "memory reception"
This is the same as the mode processing. In addition, a printout process is not performed when data other than image data, for example, ASCII data or PDL data is received, or a data conversion unit is used depending on the setting of the facsimile apparatus itself or an instruction from the information processing terminal 114. By 115, ASC
It is also possible to CG-deploy the II data or convert the PDL data to image data and print it out.

In the "normal reception" mode, the facsimile apparatus performs a normal reception operation as a single unit. That is, the received document is fetched from the communication control unit 108, and is once decoded by the code decoding processing unit 111 (12B-
18). After being converted by the resolution conversion processing unit 110 to a resolution suitable for the printer device, the recording control unit 112
(12B-19). This process is repeated until the end of the page (12B-20) and the end of one document (12B-21). When the communication is completed (12B-22), the communication result information of the reception is written into the RAM 103 in which the communication management information is managed (12B-11).

With the above processing, the facsimile apparatus executes the receiving function operation.

According to the above-described reception function, the function as a facsimile apparatus can be upgraded by enabling switching to a reception operation in accordance with an instruction from the information processing terminal. For example, depending on the reception mode, the information processing terminal notifies the information processing terminal during reception of the file ID, which is the identifier of the received document, so that the information processing terminal uses the page upload function or the file upload function to perform reception or reception. Later, the received document can be transferred to the information processing terminal. Further, since the service ID for identifying the reception is notified to the information processing terminal, the information processing terminal can also obtain communication result information on the reception operation by using the communication management function.

[0279] 12. Polling Function This polling function is to make a polling call on the facsimile apparatus side in accordance with an instruction from the information processing terminal 114 and to execute a receiving operation in accordance with the reception mode instructed by the information processing terminal when receiving the polling. .

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a process (polling function) such as the reception of a polling call request executed via the information processing terminal 114 and the I / F control unit 113. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing processing (polling control) executed by the facsimile apparatus (image processing apparatus) in response to a request (command) from the information processing terminal 114.

The facsimile apparatus is connected to the information processing terminal 114
The receiving mode is set by a polling call request command from the server. Types of the reception mode include “memory reception” and “memory reception + print output”.

In the "memory reception" mode, a polled received document is stored in the image memory 104 of the facsimile apparatus, and the received document file ID, service ID for identifying the receiving operation, and transmission using the well-known INS64 service are performed. The received information such as a UUI (user / user information) is notified to the information processing terminal 114. In this embodiment, for the sake of simplicity, these various kinds of information are referred to as “the received file
D "information. In the case of reception using the G4 protocol or the like, there may be a case where a plurality of documents are received in one communication. Therefore, the received file ID to be notified is different every time one document is received. It is passed to terminal 114.
Even when the information processing terminal 114 requests reception of a received file ID, an appropriate response is notified each time.

The “memory reception + print output” mode is to print out the polling-received document using the recording control unit 112 in balance with the above-mentioned memory reception operation.

In the facsimile apparatus, the information processing terminal 1
The control as shown in FIG. 24 is performed in order to realize the multi-operation with. That is, the information processing terminal 11
4 always monitors whether or not a polling call instruction has arrived (13A-1). In addition, a polling reception file ID to be sent to the information processing terminal 114 and an error notification are generated in the facsimile apparatus. (13A-4), and constantly monitors whether there is an active polling reception file ID or a notification request regarding error information from the information processing terminal 114 (13A-).
6). If there is a polling call instruction from the information processing terminal 114 (13A-1), the polling call instruction is queued in a polling control queue of the facsimile apparatus (13A-2), and it is determined that the polling call instruction has been normally received. A response for notification is sent (13A-3). This response includes a service ID for identifying the polling service. Next, the information processing terminal 1
If the notification of the polling reception file ID to be sent to the facsimile apparatus or the notification of the error has occurred in the facsimile apparatus (13A-4), a message according to the contents of the notification is sent to the information processing terminal 114 (13A). -5). Also, when there is a notification request of the polling reception file ID and the error information from the information processing terminal 114 side (13A
-6) corresponds to the information processing terminal 114 in the facsimile machine.
Only when there is a notification of the received file ID to be transmitted or an error notification, a message according to the contents is transmitted (13A-7).

Next, according to the flowchart of FIG.
The processing procedure of the polling function will be described.

First, when it becomes possible to acquire the resources necessary for receiving a polling call in the facsimile apparatus, one polling call request is taken out from the polling control queue, and a series of operations shown in FIG. 25 is started. The polling call request contains various information necessary for polling call. For example, a destination dial number, a communication protocol, a communication initial speed, a sub-address well-known in G4 communication, a calling time, a polling ID to be collated with a partner device when polling is received, a SEP frame and a PWD frame which are new frames in G3 communication, The UUI (user / user information) in the INS 64 and the reception mode described above are also used. If a calling time is specified here, a polling call is made to the specified destination at that time, or immediately if not specified (13B-1). When the call is connected, a polling ID check is received from the partner device (13B-2). if,
If the collation result is NG, the call is disconnected from the partner machine, so that the call is interrupted, and the host is notified of that (13B).
-18) Then, it is written into the communication management information area of the RAM 103 as communication management information (13B-11). If the collation result is OK, the reception of a document from the partner machine is waited.
At this time, a reception process according to the above-described reception mode is executed (13B-3).

That is, in the case of the “memory reception” mode, first, the file ID for identifying a document to be stored in the polling reception is notified to the information processing terminal 114 (13B-12). After the notification, the state of the facsimile apparatus is shifted to a page upload function usable state so that the information processing terminal 114 can upload a document to be received from now on by the page upload function. The received document is fetched from the communication control unit 108 and is once decoded by the code decoding processing unit 111 (13B-13). Then, in order to store the data in the image memory 104, the image data is coded again by the codec processing unit 111, and is finally written in the image memory 104 (13B).
-14). Since the image processing is executed in a predetermined unit, it is repeated until the end of the page (12B-15) and the end of one document (12B-16).

In this flowchart, the case where the received document is image data encoded by well-known MMR or MH is described, but other data, for example, character data such as ASCII data, If it is determined by a communication procedure that the document is a PDL (printer description language), raw data, or a control document in G4 communication, the encoding / decoding processing unit 111
Is stored in the image memory 104 without being processed. At this time, depending on the settings of the facsimile apparatus itself and the settings from the information processing terminal 114, the data conversion unit 11
CG expansion of character data and PD
It is also possible to convert the L data into image data and accumulate it in the image memory 104 through the code decoding processing unit 111.

When another document is received by the same communication, the same processing is performed from the above processing 13B-12. When the communication is completed (13B-17), the communication result information of the reception is written into the RAM 103 in which the communication management information is managed (13B-11).

In the case of the “memory reception + print output” mode, the file ID of the document to be polled and received is firstly assigned to the information processing terminal 114 as in the case of the “memory reception”.
(13B-4) to make a transition to the page upload function usable state. The received data is decrypted (1
3B-5), the same processing (13B-7) as in the "memory reception" mode is performed, and the data is sent to the recording control unit 112 via the resolution conversion processing unit 110 for converting the resolution according to the printer device (13B-5). -6). The following is the same as the processing in the “memory reception” mode. In addition, print output processing when data other than image data, for example, ASCII data or PDL data is received, is not performed, or the setting of the facsimile apparatus itself or the information processing terminal 1 is performed.
Depending on the instruction from 14, it is also possible for the data conversion unit 115 to expand the ASCII data into a CG image or to convert the PDL data into image data and print it out.

With the above processing, the facsimile apparatus realizes the polling function.

According to the polling function described above, the function as a facsimile apparatus can be upgraded by enabling polling reception in accordance with an instruction from the information processing terminal. For example, a polling call request using a destination list managed by the information processing terminal can be sent remotely. Also, the information processing terminal notifies the information processing terminal of the file ID which is the identifier of the received document, and the information processing terminal uses the page upload function or the file upload function to process the received document during or after reception. Transferring to the terminal is also possible. Further, since the service ID for identifying the polling reception is notified to the information processing terminal, the information processing terminal can also obtain communication result information regarding the polling reception by using the communication management function.

13. Communication management function This communication management function is for notifying the information processing terminal of communication result information managed by the image processing terminal in response to a request from the information processing terminal. There are roughly two types of notification methods. One is a method of notifying a list of identifiers (service IDs) of individual managed communication results, and the other is an identifier (service I) specified by an information processing terminal.
This is a method of notifying a communication result corresponding to D).

An embodiment of the communication management function in the facsimile machine will be described. As an order of explanation, first, a management form of communication result information in the facsimile machine will be described with reference to FIG. 26, and then a notification procedure of the communication result information will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG.

The communication result information of the facsimile apparatus is shown in FIG.
It is managed in a structure as shown in The facsimile apparatus has a service ID for identifying each transmission and reception service. For example, when a transmission instruction from the information processing terminal 114 is received, the service ID indicating the transmission service is notified to the information processing terminal 114. The facsimile machine manages the result information for each service ID. That is, it has a data structure for each service ID as shown in FIG. 26 (hereinafter, for simplicity, the data structure for each service ID is referred to as a communication management table). Further, the maximum value of the communication management table that can be managed by the facsimile machine is set to 40.
When the communication result information exceeds this maximum value, a method is adopted in which new information is overwritten on the communication management table in which the oldest information is described. Also, one communication management table includes a communication mode name (identification of normal transmission, confidential transmission, relay transmission, etc.), a communication start time, a communication end time, and a line type (G4,
G3 type), partner phone number, partner sub-address, partner TID (terminal name), partner abbreviation, number of transmitted / received pages, received B
Information such as an OX number (a confidential BOX number at the time of confidential reception, etc.), charging information, a communication result, a file ID (identifier of a file to be transmitted / received file), and a notified flag are stored. In addition, various information on each file is separately managed on a file ID basis. When a plurality of files are received by one communication, if the file information corresponding to the file ID is checked, the information of the remaining files can be traced. It is possible. The notified flag is a flag for indicating whether or not the communication result information has been notified to the information processing terminal 114 in the past, and is 1 if the terminal has been notified at least once, and is 0 if not notified. . The communication result information is managed in the RAM 103.

Next, a procedure for notifying communication management information will be described with reference to FIG. First, the information processing terminal 114
From the communication result information acquisition command (14B-
1). Here, when this command is received, queuing control of this command request is not performed, and processing for this command is immediately performed with priority.

Next, it is determined whether this command is “acquisition of service ID designation result information” or “service ID request” (14B-2). If “acquisition of service ID specified result information”, the communication result information on the specified service ID is searched from RAM 103 (1).
4B-3), and sends the information to the information processing terminal 114 (14B-4). Then, the notified flag in the communication management table of the service ID is set to 1 (14B-5).
If it is “request for service ID” in decision 14B-2, it is determined whether or not there is a rewind request (14B-2).
-6). Here, the information notified to the information processing terminal 114 in response to the “service ID request” is basically the service ID of the result information that has not been notified (the notified flag is 0). The rewind request is for clearing the notified flags of all the communication management tables to 0, and for notifying the service ID from the beginning of management. Therefore, as a result of the determination (14B-6), if there is a wind request, the notified flags of all the communication management tables are cleared to 0 (14B-7), and the managed first service ID is set to the information. It is sent to the processing terminal 114 (14B-8). If there is no rewind request, the service ID managed at the head of the notification completion flag of 0 is transmitted (14B-9). Further, when a communication result information acquisition command without a rewind request is continuously received, the service ID managed next to the service ID notified immediately before is transmitted.

With the above procedure, the facsimile apparatus notifies the information processing terminal of the communication result information.

According to the communication management function described above, the level of the function as a facsimile apparatus can be improved by providing a means capable of notifying the information processing terminal of the communication result information. For example, it is possible to know the result information on the service such as the transmission by the instruction of the information processing terminal when the information processing terminal is required. Furthermore, even in a situation where there is no recording paper on the facsimile machine side, it becomes possible to confirm the communication result information from the information processing terminal,
This also leads to an improvement in the reliability of the system.

14. File management function This file management function assigns a file ID to the image data stored in the image memory 104 and manages the file as a file. At the request of the information processing terminal 114, information about the file is notified or the file is deleted. Function.

FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the outline of file management in this embodiment.

In the figure, the file management area is the image memory 10
The file ID (type of document stored in the scanner, received document, downloaded document, etc.) and file attributes (normal file, confidential received file) , Attributes such as polling standby file),
Data format (data format such as MH, MR, MMR, JBIG, raw image data, ASCII, PDL, etc.), number of confirmed pages, box number (if the file attribute is a confidential reception file, polling standby file, etc. , A busy flag (indicating whether a print request, a transmission request, or the like has been received), a location where page management information is stored, and the like are stored in the RAM 103 in association with each other.

This information is stored in the next pointer (next pointer).
ptr), and in the case of the last information, is terminated by a terminal code such as 0 to indicate the last information.

In the figure, the head file pointer is RA
It is a variable located in M103 and stores the address where the head file information is stored. If there is no file managed here, a terminating code such as 0 is stored. In the figure, an ID list notification is also a variable arranged in the RAM 103, and stores an address indicating a location of file management information for storing information of a file to be notified next time, like the above-mentioned head file pointer. If there is no information to be stored, a termination code such as 0 is stored. This variable is used when a list of file IDs is notified by a file ID list acquisition request command described later.

The page management information manages page information of each file for each page. The management information is stored in the RAM 103 in association with the page number, resolution, image size (A4, B4, etc.), data storage address in the image memory 104, and data size.

The information described above is created simultaneously when image data and the like are stored in the image memory, for example, when receiving, downloading, and storing scan data.

Next, a process when a file management command is received from the information processing terminal 114 will be described with reference to FIG. The process described with reference to the figure is performed by the information processing terminal 11.
4 starts when a file management command is received. The file management command includes a file information acquisition command for acquiring information about a specific file, a page information acquisition command for acquiring information about a specific page of a specific file, and a file ID list request command for acquiring a list of file IDs. There is.

In step 15B-1, the received command is analyzed, and if the command is [acquire file information], the process proceeds to step 15-2. If the command is [acquire page information], the process proceeds to step 15B-6, [file ID list]. If so, the process proceeds to step 15B-10, and if there is an error in the command such as a parameter error, the process proceeds to step 15B-14.

Step 15B-2 is a process performed when the command is [acquire file information]. In the file information acquisition command, the file ID of the file whose file information is to be acquired is received as a parameter. In this process, the file ID is searched from the file management information in order from the first file.

In step 15B-3, it is determined whether or not the target file is found as a result of the search in step 15B-2. If found, the process proceeds to step 15B-4. If not, the process proceeds to step 15B-14.

In step 15B-4, the target file information is copied to the transfer buffer memory of the I / F control unit 113.

[0312] In step 15B-5, the copied file information is transferred to the information processing terminal 114.

Step 15B-6 is a process performed when the command is "get page information". The page information acquisition command receives, as parameters, the file ID and page number of the page whose page information is to be acquired. In this processing, a target page is searched from the page management information by the file ID and the page number.

At Step 15B-7, Step 15B-
If the target page is found as a result of the search in step 6, the process proceeds to step 15B-8; otherwise, the process proceeds to step 15B.
The process proceeds to -14.

In step 15B-8, the target page information is copied to the transfer buffer of the I / F control unit 113.

At step 15B-9, the copied page information is transferred to the information processing terminal 114.

Step 15B-10 is a process performed when the command is [file ID list]. The file ID list acquisition command receives a switch from the beginning or the continuation as a parameter, and returns only one file ID. In this processing, it is determined whether or not the switch of the parameter is from the head.
If it is continued to 1, the process proceeds to step 15B-12.

In step 15B-11, the first file information address stored in the first file pointer is stored in the ID list pointer of FIG.

In step 15B-12, the file ID of the file information pointed to by the ID list pointer in FIG. 28 is copied to the transfer buffer of the I / F control unit 113, and the address of the next file information is stored in the ID list pointer.

[0320] In step 15B-13, the copied file ID is transferred to the information processing terminal 114.

At step 15B-14, an error notification is sent to the information processing terminal.

Next, the process of deleting a file will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating the file deletion process. The process illustrated in FIG. 30 is started when a file deletion request command is received from the information processing terminal 114. The file deletion request command includes a file ID of a file to be deleted as a parameter.

At step 15C-1, the received command is analyzed to determine whether there is any abnormality such as a parameter error. If there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to step 15C-2, and if there is, the process proceeds to step 15C-7.

In step 15C-2, a target file specified by the parameter is searched.

At step 15C-3, if a file is found as a result of the search, the process proceeds to step 15C-4, and if not, the process proceeds to step 15C-7.

In step 15C-4, it is checked whether or not the file found by the search is in use. If it is in use, the process proceeds to step 15C-7.
Processing proceeds to By the processing of step 15C-4, it is possible to prevent erasing a file or the like for which transmission is reserved.

At step 15C-5, the actual data, page information and file information of the target file are deleted. First, the real data area on the image memory is released and the page information is released. After this release process is performed for all pages of the target file, the file information is released. At this time, if the first file pointer points to the deleted file, the next file pointer is copied to the first file pointer. If the ID list pointer points to the deleted file, the next pointer is copied in the same manner.

In step 15C-6, the information processing terminal 11
4 is notified that the file deletion process has been completed.

Step 15C-7 is the information processing terminal 114
Notify the error.

According to the file management function described above, it becomes possible for the information processing terminal 114 to acquire file information in the image memory 104 and to delete a file.

[0331] 15. System memory management function This system memory management function is used to transmit data such as dial data used in facsimile machines, user data such as own phone numbers and own abbreviations, and service data such as signal transmission levels and communication protocol control parameters. For example, it inquires and registers various data managed in the RAM 103 of the facsimile machine.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the control operation of the system memory management.

In this system memory management function, the I / F
If a file upload is requested by a command sent from the information processing terminal 114 via the control unit 113, a file upload process is executed.
It is assumed that the contradiction between the command and the parameter level has been eliminated in advance when analyzing the command.

First, in step 16A-001,
It is determined whether the command from the information processing terminal 114 is a registration request for adding or changing various data or a reference request for inquiring various data. If it is a registration request, go to step 16A-002; if it is a reference request, go to step 16A-0.
Branch to 03.

In step 16A-002, registration processing such as addition or change of dial data, user data, or service data is performed in response to the request, and the processing of system memory management ends. The details will be described later.

In step 16A-003, reference processing such as transferring a part or all of dial data, user data, or service data to information processing terminal 114 via I / F control section 113 is performed in response to the request. ,
The system memory management process ends. The details will be described later.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the operation of step 16A-00 of FIG.
3 is a flowchart showing the registration processing performed in Step 2 in detail.

First, in step 16B-001,
The type of data to be registered, such as addition or change, is determined. If the data type is dial data, the flow branches to step 16B-002. If the data type is user data, the flow branches to step 16B-003. If the data type is service data, the flow branches to step 16B-004.

In step 16B-002, processing such as addition or change of dial data used for transmission or the like is performed, and the registration processing ends. The details will be described later.

In step 16B-003, processing such as addition or change of user data such as the own telephone number and the own apparatus abbreviation is performed, and the registration processing ends. The details will be described later.

In step 16B-004, processing such as addition or change of service data such as a signal transmission level and a control parameter of a communication protocol is performed, and the registration processing ends. The details will be described later.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the operation of step 16A-00 of FIG.
3 is a flowchart showing the reference processing performed in Step 3 in detail.

First, in step 16C-001,
Determine the type of data you want to reference. If the data type is dial data, step 16C-00
Step 2C-00 if the data is user data
In step 3, if it is service data, step 16C-0
04, if it is performance data, step 16C-00
Branching to 5 respectively.

At step 16C-002, a process of referring to dial data used for transmission or the like is performed, and the reference process ends. The details will be described later.

In step 16C-003, a process of inquiring for user data such as the own phone number and the own device abbreviation is performed, and the reference process ends. The details will be described later.

In step 16C-004, a process of querying service data such as a signal transmission level and a control parameter of a communication protocol is performed, and the reference process ends.
The details will be described later.

In step 16C-005, among the functions of the facsimile apparatus of this embodiment, such as transmission, reception, printing, and scanning, information on the functions that can be used by the information processing terminal 114, the manufacturer name, and the apparatus name , ROM version, serial number, and other information for identifying an individual in a character data format.
13 to the information processing terminal 114, and terminates the reference processing.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the operation of step 16B-00 of FIG.
3 is a flowchart showing the dial data registration processing performed in Step 2 in detail.

First, in step 16D-001,
It is determined whether the user ID sent from information processing terminal 114 is valid. If the user having the user ID is registered in the device in advance, step 16D-
If not registered in Step 002, Step 16D-00
Branch to 6.

At step 16D-002, it is determined whether the password transmitted from information processing terminal 114 is valid. If the password corresponding to the user ID is not registered in the device in advance, or if the password corresponding to the user ID is registered in the device in advance and the password matches the designated password, Proceed to 16D-003. Conversely, if the password corresponding to the user ID is registered in the device in advance, and the password does not match the designated password, the process proceeds to step 16D-006.

At step 16D-003, a job to use the dial data specified by the user ID and the index number is registered in the transmission queue or the like, and it is determined whether the job is in a waiting state or in execution. . If there is no job to be used, go to Step 9D-005; otherwise, go to Step 9D-00.
Branch to 4.

In the step 16D-004, it is determined whether or not it is required to compulsorily register as a command error processing condition. If the forced registration has been requested, the process proceeds to step 16D-005; otherwise, the process proceeds to step 16D-006.

In step 16D-005, the user ID
The data such as the destination telephone number, destination abbreviation, and parameters required for facsimile communication sent from the information processing terminal 114 are registered in the area on the RAM 103 specified by the index 103 and the index number. By the operation, the user I
If the area specified by D and the index number is unregistered, the processing of addition is performed, if it is already registered, it is changed, and if the data sent from the information processing terminal 114 is invalid, the processing of deletion is executed, and dial data registration is performed. The process ends.

Step 16D-006 is performed when the user ID or password sent from the information processing terminal 114 is invalid, or when a job using the dial data to be registered already exists and the registration is forcibly performed. Is executed when there is no request of
The data is output to the information processing terminal 114 via the / F control unit 113, and the dial data registration processing ends abnormally.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the operation of step 16B-00 of FIG.
6 is a flowchart showing the user data registration process performed in Step 3 in detail.

First, in step 16E-001,
It is determined whether or not the request sent from the information processing terminal 114 via the I / F control unit 113 is related to a password change. If the password has not been changed, the process proceeds to step 16E-002.

In step 16E-002, it is determined whether the user ID sent from information processing terminal 114 belongs to the system administrator. If the user ID belongs to the system administrator, step 16E-00
3; otherwise, to step 16E-008.

At step 16E-003, it is determined whether the password transmitted from information processing terminal 114 is valid. If the password of the system administrator is not registered in the device in advance, or the password of the system administrator is registered in the device in advance, and the password matches the designated password, step 1
Proceed to 6E-004. Conversely, if the password of the system administrator is registered in the apparatus in advance and the password does not match the designated password, step 16 is executed.
Proceed to E-008.

[0359] In step 16E-004, the own telephone number, the own device abbreviation, or information related to user management is stored.
For the item designated by the information processing terminal 114 or all items, the information sent from the information processing terminal 114 is registered in an area on the RAM 103 corresponding to each item. With this operation, for example, when registering information related to user management, the user ID to be registered is
If is not registered, a process of adding a user is performed. If it is already registered, a process of changing a user is performed. If no user information is given, a process of deleting a user is executed, and the user data registration process is terminated.

On the other hand, in step 16E-001,
If a password change was requested, step 1
Proceed to 6E-005. In step 16E-005, it is determined whether the user ID sent from the information processing terminal 114 is valid. If a user having the user ID is registered in the apparatus in advance, step 16E-0.
06, if not registered, step 16E-008
Branch to

At step 16E-006, it is determined whether the password sent from information processing terminal 114 is valid. If the password corresponding to the user ID is not registered in the device in advance, or if the password corresponding to the user ID is registered in the device in advance and the password matches the designated password, Proceed to 16E-007. Conversely, if the password corresponding to the user ID has been registered in the device in advance, and the password does not match the designated password, the process proceeds to step 16E-008.

At step 16E-007, the user ID
The new password sent from the information processing terminal 114 is registered in the user's password area on the RAM 103 designated by the step (3), and the user data registration process ends.

Step 16E-008 corresponds to step 16
In E-002, the user ID sent from the information processing terminal 114 was not the one of the system administrator, or the user ID was sent to step 16E-003 and step 16E-00.
5. Executed when the user ID or password is invalid in any of Steps 16E-006, and the contents of the error are reported to the information processing terminal 114 via the I / F control unit 113.
And the user data registration process ends abnormally.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the operation of step 16B-00 of FIG.
4 is a flowchart showing a service data registration process performed in Step 4 in detail.

First, in step 16F-001,
It is determined whether the user ID transmitted from the information processing terminal 114 belongs to the system administrator. If the user ID belongs to the system administrator, step 1
6F-002, otherwise Step 16F-00
Proceed to 4.

[0366] In step 16F-002, it is determined whether the password sent from information processing terminal 114 is valid. If the password of the system administrator is not registered in the device in advance, or the password of the system administrator is registered in the device in advance, and the password matches the designated password, step 1
Proceed to 6F-003. Conversely, if the password of the system administrator is registered in the apparatus in advance and the password does not match the designated password, step 16 is executed.
Proceed to F-004.

At step 16F-003, for the items designated by the information processing terminal 114 or all items, such as the signal transmission level and the control parameters of the communication protocol, the information processing terminal is stored in the area on the RAM 103 corresponding to each item. The information transmitted from 114 is registered, and the service data registration process ends.

Step 16F-004 is executed when the user ID or password sent from information processing terminal 114 is invalid, and outputs error details to information processing terminal 114 via I / F control section 113. Then, the service data registration process ends abnormally.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the operation of step 16C-00 in FIG.
3 is a flowchart showing in detail a dial data reference process performed in FIG.

First, in step 16G-001,
It is determined whether the user ID sent from information processing terminal 114 is valid. If the user having the user ID is registered in the device in advance, step 16G-
If not registered in step 002, step 16G-00
Branch to 4.

At step 16G-002, it is determined whether the password transmitted from information processing terminal 114 is valid. If the password corresponding to the user ID is not registered in the device in advance, or if the password corresponding to the user ID is registered in the device in advance and the password matches the designated password, Proceed to 16G-003. Conversely, if the password corresponding to the user ID has been registered in the device in advance, and the password does not match the designated password, the process proceeds to step 16G-004.

In step 16G-003, the user ID
And an area on the RAM 103 designated by an index number or an area on the RAM 103 corresponding to all index numbers of a designated user ID, such as a destination telephone number, a destination abbreviation, and parameters necessary for facsimile communication. The data is output to the information processing terminal 114 via the I / F control unit 113, and the dial data reference processing ends.

Step 16G-004 is executed when the user ID or password sent from information processing terminal 114 is invalid, and outputs error details to information processing terminal 114 via I / F control section 113. Then, the dial data reference processing ends abnormally.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the operation of step 16C-00 of FIG.
6 is a flowchart showing the user data reference processing performed in Step 3 in detail.

First, in step 16H-001,
It is determined whether the user ID sent from information processing terminal 114 is valid. If the user having the user ID is registered in the device in advance, step 16H-
If not registered in 002, Step 16H-00
Branch to 4.

At step 16H-002, it is determined whether the password transmitted from information processing terminal 114 is valid. If the password corresponding to the user ID is not registered in the device in advance, or if the password corresponding to the user ID is registered in the device in advance and the password matches the designated password, Proceed to 16HG-003. Conversely, if the password corresponding to the user ID has been registered in the device in advance, and the password does not match the designated password, the process proceeds to step 16H-004.

[0377] In step 16H-003, information such as own phone number, own abbreviation, or information related to user management is stored.
For the item designated by the information processing terminal 114 or for all items, data registered in the area on the RAM 103 corresponding to each item is output to the information processing terminal 114, and the user data reference processing ends. Step 16
H-004 is executed when the user ID or password sent from the information processing terminal 114 is invalid, and outputs the error content to the information processing terminal 114 via the I / F control unit 113, and Abnormally terminates data reference processing.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the operation of step 16C-00 of FIG.
6 is a flowchart showing a service data reference process performed in Step 4 in detail.

First, in step 16I-001,
It is determined whether the user ID transmitted from the information processing terminal 114 belongs to the system administrator. If the user ID belongs to the system administrator, step 1
6I-002, otherwise step 16I-00
Proceed to 4.

At step 16I-002, it is determined whether the password transmitted from information processing terminal 114 is valid. If the password of the system administrator is not registered in the device in advance, or the password of the system administrator is registered in the device in advance, and the password matches the designated password, step 1
Proceed to 6I-003. Conversely, if the password of the system administrator is registered in the apparatus in advance and the password does not match the designated password, step 16 is executed.
Proceed to I-004.

In step 16I-003, items specified by the information processing terminal 114 or all items, such as signal transmission levels and communication protocol control parameters, are registered in the area on the RAM 103 corresponding to each item. Outputs the data to the information processing terminal 114,
The service data reference processing ends.

[0382] Step 16I-004 is executed when the user ID or password sent from the information processing terminal 114 is invalid, and outputs error details to the information processing terminal 114 via the I / F control unit 113. Then, the service data reference processing ends abnormally.

By the above processing, the facsimile apparatus of this embodiment can control dial data used for transmission, user data such as own phone number and own abbreviation, signal transmission level, control parameters of communication protocol, and the like. Inquiry and registration of various data managed by the facsimile machine, such as service data, are performed in response to a request from the information processing terminal 114. According to the above-described processing, (1) even a facsimile apparatus that can display only a limited number of characters can use an advanced user interface on an information processing terminal, and Can be expected to improve. (2) Services such as user data such as own telephone numbers and own abbreviations that are rarely changed, transmission levels of signals that cannot be changed without qualifications such as construction managers, and control parameters of communication protocols. Since the data is configured to be changed only by a specific user, even if the facsimile apparatus of the present invention is used by a large number of people using the information processing terminal, the data may be changed carelessly. Disappears. (3) Since the dial data used for transmission and the like is configured to be managed for each user, even if the facsimile apparatus of the present invention is used by a large number of people using the information processing terminal, the privacy of the individual can be maintained. Can be protected. (4) Inquiry and registration of dial data used for transmission and the like are possible, and dial data managed on the information processing terminal side and dial data managed on the facsimile apparatus side of the present invention are commonly set. It becomes easier.
That is, even in the usage similar to that of the conventional stand-alone facsimile machine or the usage in which the facsimile machine is controlled by the information processing terminal, the facsimile machine can be used smoothly without any confusion. (5) If there is a job using the dial data to be changed in a transmission queue or the like, the registration is normally abnormally terminated. It is possible to prevent erroneous dialing due to carelessly changing data.

[0384] 16. Voice data management function This voice data management function downloads / uploads voice data and voice management information managed by the answer phone control unit.

FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing an audio data processing unit in answering machine control unit 109 in this embodiment. Hereinafter, each member will be described.

[0386] A DSP 18A-1 performs compression / expansion processing such as ADPCM on digitized audio data.
It is. The process is started by a storage / readout command transmitted via the bus 18A-8 in accordance with the answering machine control program of the ROM 102.

[0387] Reference numeral 18A-2 denotes a digital signal for converting a digital audio signal generated by the DSP 18A-1 into an analog signal.
A converter. 18A-3 is a DA converter 18A-2.
This is a transmission amplifier for adjusting the gain of the output signal. 18A-4 is an AD converter for converting an analog audio signal into a digital signal. 18A-5 is A
This is a receiving amplifier for adjusting the gain of the input signal to the D converter.

[0388] Reference numeral 18A-6 denotes an audio storage RAM for storing audio data compressed by the DSP 18A-1. This may be a part of the RAM 103. 1
8A-7 is a DSP 18A-1 and a voice storage RAM 18
An audio data bus for exchanging audio data with A-6. Reference numeral 18A-8 corresponds to the system bus 119 in FIG. 1A, and exchanges the above-described commands for recording / reproduction and the like and digital audio signals processed by the DSP 18A-1.

[0389] "Line Out" indicates the output of an analog signal. The output analog signal is transmitted to the communication line 116 via the speaker in the operation unit 107 or the communication control unit 108.
/ 117 and the telephone 115. Also, “Li
ne In "indicates an analog signal input, and the operation unit 10
The voice from the microphone in 7 and the voice from the communication lines 116/117 and the telephone 115 via the communication control unit 108 are input.

FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an outline of voice management in this embodiment.

The voice management records are stored in the RAM 103, and each management record includes a voice ID, a voice mode (response message, incoming message, call message, etc.), recording start time, recording time, a voice management table number to be described later. Etc. are stored.

Each management record is linked by a next pointer (nextptr). In the case of the last information, for example, 0 is used to indicate the last information.
Etc. are terminated.

The head file pointer is in the RAM 10
3, which stores the address where the first management record is stored. If there is no file managed here, a terminating code such as 0 is stored.

On the other hand, in the DSP 18A-1, the voice storage R
An audio management table is used to manage the compressed audio data in the AM 18A-6. The voice management table is arranged in the RAM in the DSP 18A-1.
Each management table is assigned a uniquely identifiable number, and stores the start address and data size of audio data stored in the audio storage RAM 18A-6.

In the answering machine control program in the ROM 102, for example, after issuing a storage start command to the DSP, a voice management table number in which the message is stored is obtained,
It is stored in the voice management record together with other information such as the voice ID. Thereafter, when reading out the message, if both the voice management table number in the voice management record searched by the voice ID and the read command are issued, the DS
In P18A-1, it is possible to sequentially access audio data from the start address based on the audio management table number.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the control operation of the audio data management function in this embodiment.

First, in S1801, it is determined whether or not the requested processing is audio data processing. This request may be based on a command arriving from the information processing terminal 114 via the I / F control unit 113, or the facsimile apparatus may spontaneously execute processing. Here, if the request is for audio data processing, it is determined whether or not the processing is upload processing (S1).
802). If upload processing is requested, S1
At 803, an audio data upload process is executed. Otherwise, an audio data download process is executed at S1804.

Audio data upload processing (S180)
In 3), the voice message managed by the specified voice ID is read from the voice storage RAM 18A-6, and is sent to the information processing terminal 114 as a digital signal via the I / F control unit 113. Here, if necessary, the DSP 18A-1 executes digital signal processing such as sampling rate conversion.

The audio data download processing (S180)
In 4), the digital signal received from the information processing terminal 114 via the I / F control unit 113 is converted to the audio storage RA.
It is stored in M18A-6, and a voice management record and a voice management table are created. Again, if necessary, DSP18A
At -1, digital signal processing such as sampling rate conversion is performed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1801 that the request is not for audio data processing, it is determined in step S1805 whether the request is for upload processing. If upload processing has been requested, voice management information upload processing is executed in S1806; otherwise, voice management information operation processing is executed in S1807.

[0401] Voice management information upload processing (S180)
6), the information stored in the voice management record, such as the voice ID of the voice data currently being recorded, the recording start time, the mode, and the recording time, is stored in the I / F control unit 11.
3 to the information processing terminal 114.

Also, voice management information operation processing (S180)
In 7), the control of deleting the voice message of the specified voice ID and outputting the voice from the speaker in the operation unit 107 is executed.

According to the above audio data management function, it is possible to download / upload audio data and audio management information. Therefore, audio information can be managed on the information processing terminal.

[0404] Also, by automatically uploading voice data and voice management information to the information processing terminal every time an incoming message is recorded, or at a certain point in time, the probability of a message being full is reduced and the device is easy to use. Can be provided.

[0405] 17. Host Dial Function This host dial function executes a call from the information processing terminal and a line control process related to the call. This function closes the line, connects with the communication partner, opens the line,
Of the facsimile apparatus can be used from the information processing terminal.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the control operation of the facsimile apparatus having the host dial function.

First, in step 19-001, a host dial instruction is accepted. In this processing, the CPU 101 of the facsimile apparatus receives a host dial instruction. This instruction may or may not include both the line connection and the selection signal number.
For example, a form in which a communication partner is specified from an address book included in a database handled by the information processing terminal and a call is executed to the telephone number of the communication partner corresponds to the former. If there is no instruction, check the host dialing result request (19-0)
Perform 10).

In step 19-002, the host dial execution condition is confirmed. In this process, the received host dial instruction is interpreted, and it is determined whether or not the instruction can be executed. Determine the status by checking the status of the modem, NCU, line, handset, connected telephone, and the like. If the instruction is not executable, an error response is sent (19-00).
Perform 3). If it can be executed, dial processing (19-
004).

[0409] In step 19-003, an error response is sent, and the error response is sent to the information processing terminal 11.
4

At step 19-004, dial processing is performed. In this process, a dial process according to the host dial instruction is executed. The dialing process includes, in addition to the calling process itself, the control of a communication line related to the calling that can be performed by the facsimile machine, such as closing and opening the line, operating on-hook keys and hands-free keys, DT, ringing tone, and busy tone. Control of the communication line, such as setting of the presence / absence of the detection, and setting / release of the hold state.

At step 19-005, the connection status is sent. In this process, the CPU 1 of the facsimile machine
In step 01, the NCU and the modem are controlled to send a connection status, for example, normal connection, detection of a busy tone, etc., to the information processing terminal 114.

At step 19-006, reception of the next data from the host is confirmed. In this process, the CPU 101 of the facsimile apparatus checks whether the next data (host dial instruction) has been received. You. If the instruction data for accepting the host dial instruction (19-001) specifies all of the series of dial processing,
It is considered that there is no next data. The specific method of confirmation can be specified as an end condition. For example, if no data is sent until 60 seconds elapse after a call is made and connected to a communication partner, it is determined that there is no next data. If there is no next data, a response is sent (19-008). When receiving the next data, the information processing terminal 114
However, there is an example in which only the connection of the line is first executed according to the instruction (19-001), and a selection signal is desired to be transmitted according to the result. If there is next data, dial processing (19-004) is executed according to the data.

[0413] In step 19-007, a response is sent. In this process, the CPU 1 of the facsimile machine
01 sends a response to the information processing terminal 114 as a result of executing the host dial.

[0414] In step 19-008, confirmation of line release is performed, and the CPU 101 of the facsimile apparatus confirms whether or not the line has been released.

[0415] In step 19-009, an end message is sent, and the CPU 101 of the facsimile machine sends an end notification to the information processing terminal 114.

In step 19-010, the host dialing result request is confirmed. In this process, the CPU 101 of the facsimile apparatus checks whether there is a request from the information processing terminal 114 for the result of the host dialing process.
If there is no request, the process returns to the standby state.

[0417] In step 19-011, the host dialing result is transmitted, and the CPU 10 of the facsimile apparatus transmits the result.
1 sends the host dialing result to the information processing terminal.

According to the above host dial function, dialing can be performed using data handled by the information processing terminal without directly operating the facsimile machine or telephone. In other words, it is possible to link the address book and telephone directory data created with various application software with the dial function,
Usability can be improved.

The above is the control operation of each function of the facsimile apparatus of this embodiment. The control of each function described above can be variously modified to realize the function.

[0420]

As described above, according to the present invention, the communication management information relating to the communication executed by the image processing apparatus can be transferred according to the instruction from the information processing terminal. The communication management information can be confirmed by the screen display device. Also, the information processing terminal can manage the communication result of the image processing apparatus and the like. Further, since individual communication management information can be designated and transferred from the information processing terminal, unnecessary communication management information can be prevented from being transferred, and the communication management information can be transferred more efficiently. . Also, since the image processing apparatus manages whether or not each piece of communication management information has already been transferred to the information processing terminal, it is possible to prevent, for example, duplicate transfer.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a facsimile apparatus of the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a communication sequence between the information processing terminal 114 and the facsimile machine.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a control operation of an information processing terminal 114 of a download function and a CPU 101 of the facsimile apparatus.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of a CPU 101 for a host print function.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of a CPU 101 for a host print function.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of the CPU 101 for a file print function.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a control operation of a CPU 101 for a host transmission function.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of a CPU 101 for a host transmission function.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of a CPU 101 of a file transmission function.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of a CPU 101 of a file transmission function.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of a CPU 101 for a document transmission function.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of a CPU 101 for a document transmission function.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a control operation of the CPU 101 for a file upload function.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a Pix file data generation process in FIG.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a PDL file data generation process in FIG.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of a CPU 101 of a page upload function.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing Pix page data generation processing of FIGS. 14 and 16;

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the PDL page data generation processing of FIGS. 15 and 16;

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of a CPU 101 for a scan data transfer function.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a control operation of a CPU 101 for a scan data accumulation function.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a control operation of a CPU 101 for a scan data accumulation function.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of the CPU 101 for a reception function.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a control operation of the CPU 101 for a reception function.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of the polling function of the CPU 101;

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the control operation of the CPU 101 for the polling function.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a format of communication management information.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a control operation of the CPU 101 of the communication management function.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an outline of file management.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a control operation of the CPU 101 of the file management function.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a control operation of the CPU 101 of the file management function.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a control operation of a CPU 101 of a system memory management function.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a registration process of FIG. 31.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a reference process of FIG. 31;

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a dial data registration process of FIG. 32.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a user data registration process of FIG. 32;

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a service data registration process of FIG. 32.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a dial data reference process of FIG. 33.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a user data reference process of FIG. 33.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a service data reference process of FIG. 33.

40 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an audio data processing unit in the answering machine control unit 109. FIG.

FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an outline of management of audio data.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a control operation of the CPU 101 of the audio data management function.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the control operation of the CPU 101 for the host dial function.

[Explanation of symbols]

 101 CPU 102 ROM 103 RAM 104 Image memory 105 Data conversion unit 106 Reading control unit 107 Operation unit 108 Communication control unit 109 Answering machine control unit 110 Resolution conversion processing unit 111 Code decoding processing unit 112 Recording control unit 113 I / F control unit 114 Information processing terminal 115 Telephone 116 PSTN line 117 ISDN line

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Soichi Yamamuro 3-30-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo Canon Inc. (72) Inventor Takekazu Kumagai 3-30-2, Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo Canon Inc. (72) Inventor Masako Takahashi 3-30-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo Examiner Canon Inc. Seiji Tejima (56) References JP-A-5-14580 (JP, A) JP-A-63- 169869 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) H04N 1/00-1/00 108 H04N 1/32-1/36 101

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] An interface unit for transmitting and receiving data to and from an external information processing terminal; a communication unit for transmitting and receiving data; a communication management information generating unit for generating communication management information relating to a communication process by the communication unit; identifier setting means for setting an identifier for identifying each communication process by means, storage means for retrievably storing communication management information generated by the communication management information generating means by said identifier, through the interface means Instruction receiving means for receiving an instruction to transfer communication management information from the external information processing terminal to the external information processing terminal, and the storage means in accordance with an instruction including the identifier received by the instruction receiving means. To the identifier stored in
It said transfer means for transferring the communication management information corresponding to the external information processing terminal, the communication management information stored in said storage means external
Means for managing whether or not the data has been transferred to the information processing terminal.
The image processing apparatus characterized by that. 2. An image processing apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein the transfer means, the image processing apparatus according to claim <br/> to transfer the communication management information that has not been transferred. 3. A method for controlling an image processing apparatus connected to an external information processing terminal via an interface, comprising: a communication step of transmitting and receiving data; and communication management information for generating communication management information on communication processing in the communication step. before the generation step, a setting step of setting an identifier for identifying the communication processing in the communication process, the communication management information generated in the communication control information generating step
A storage step of retrievably stored by serial identifier, an instruction receiving step for receiving an instruction for transferring the communication management information from the external information processing terminal via an interface to the external information processing terminal, has been received in the instruction receiving step wherein the external information and the transfer step, the communication management information stored in said storage step of transferring the communication management information stored in the storing step in accordance with an instruction including an identifier via an interface to the external information processing terminal
And a management process for managing whether or not the data has been transferred to the processing terminal.
Method of controlling an image processing apparatus characterized by that. 4. An image processing system having an information processing terminal and an image processing apparatus connected to the information processing terminal via an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from the information processing terminal and for communicating data with a predetermined destination. A communication management information generating step of generating communication management information on communication processing performed by the image processing device with a predetermined destination; and specifying a communication process performed by the image processing device with a predetermined destination. a setting step of setting the identifier, the communication management information generated in the communication management information generating step before
A storage step of retrievably stored by serial identifier, the instruction receiving step and the identifier accepted by the instruction accepting step of accepting an instruction for transferring the communication management information generated in the communication management information generation step to the information processing terminal Instructions including
Therefore, a transfer step of transferring the communication management information stored in the storage step to the information processing terminal, and a step of transferring the communication management information stored in the storage step to the information processing terminal.
And a management step of managing whether or not the image data has been transferred to the image processing system.