JP3565179B2 - Communication terminal device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a communication terminal device, and more particularly, to a communication terminal device functioning as a copy, a facsimile, a network scanner, and a network printer.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a facsimile machine with a copying function (hereinafter referred to as a multifunction device) represented by a communication terminal device is connected to a communication network, and a recording unit of the multifunction device is used as a network printer, and a reading unit of the multifunction device is used as a network scanner. May be. For this reason, the multifunction machine includes a print based on a copy instruction, a print based on a facsimile reception, and a network print based on an instruction from a personal computer connected to a communication network. As a scanner of the multifunction peripheral, there is a network scanner based on an instruction from a personal computer connected to a communication network for reading a document based on a facsimile transmission instruction. Then, when the print operation and the scanner operation have been completed, the multifunction peripheral sounds an end sound for notifying that these operations have been completed. In addition, when the FAX transmission is completed, or when the received image data is recorded on the recording paper after the FAX reception, the end sound for notifying the user is sounded.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, even when these operations are completed, the same ending sound is emitted, and it has not been possible to determine which operation has been completed based on the ending sound.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a communication terminal device capable of notifying which operation has been completed.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a connection unit for connecting to a communication network, a reading unit for reading an original, a recording unit for recording image data, and an operation unit for instructing an operation are provided. Communication means for transmitting and receiving image data, storage means for storing setting values constituting different sounds, sounding means for sounding sounds stored in the storage means, and sound setting values stored in the storage means. When the operation of the reading unit is completed based on an instruction from the operating unit, the operation of the recording unit is completed, the operation of the communication unit is completed, the operation of the reading unit is completed based on an instruction from an external terminal via the connection unit, and the recording is completed. A control means for sounding a different sound from the sounding means when the operation of the means ends and the operation of the recording means based on reception from the communication means.
[0006]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the communication terminal device according to the first aspect, the control unit causes the storage unit to store a set value constituting a different sound based on an input from the operation unit.
[0007]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the communication terminal device according to the first or second aspect, the set values constituting the sound include an ON time / OFF time, a frequency of the ON time, and an ON time and an OFF time. And the repetition period.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the communication terminal device according to any one of the first to third aspects, the reading unit includes an FBS for reading a still original, and the control unit uses the FBS of the reading unit. When a document is read and transmitted by facsimile or copied, no sound is emitted from the sounding unit even when the operation of the reading unit is completed.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the communication terminal device of the fourth aspect, the reading unit further includes an ADF for reading the original placed on the platen while feeding the original, and the control unit includes an ADF of the reading unit. When the original is read by facsimile transmission or copying, a sound is emitted from the sounding means at the end of the operation of the reading means.
[0008]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a communication terminal device according to the present invention is embodied in a multifunction peripheral will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0009]
As shown in FIG. 1, the multifunction device 1 includes a facsimile machine main body 1a and an option board 30.
The facsimile apparatus main body 1a is provided from the MPU 11, the ROM 12, the RAM 13, the reading unit 14, the recording unit 15, the operation unit 16, the display unit 17, the image memory 18, the codec 19, the modem 20, the NCU 21, the option board slot unit 22, and the sound unit 23. The components 11 to 23 are connected to each other via a bus 24.
[0010]
The MPU 11 controls each unit constituting the multifunction device 1. The ROM 12 stores a program for controlling the MFP 1. The RAM 13 temporarily stores various information related to the multifunction peripheral 1.
[0011]
The reading unit 14 reads image data on a document and outputs black and white binary image data. The recording unit 15 is composed of an electrophotographic printer, and records received image data or image data of a document read by the reading unit 14 on recording paper in a recording operation or a copying operation of received image data.
[0012]
The operation unit 16 includes a numeric keypad (including * and # keys) 16a for inputting a telephone number, an abbreviated key 16b for registering an abbreviated number or transmitting from an abbreviated number, and a pre-registered telephone number or FAX number with one touch. Various operation keys such as a one-touch key 16c for designating, a start key 16d for starting an original reading operation, a FAX key 16e for setting a FAX mode, and a copy key 16f for setting a copy mode are provided. I have. A display unit 17 such as an LCD displays various information such as an operation state of the multifunction peripheral 1.
[0013]
The image memory 18 temporarily stores received image data and image data read by the reading unit 14, binarized, and encoded by the codec 19 according to the MMR method. The image memory 18 temporarily stores image data transmitted from the personal computer 2 via the option board slot unit 22.
[0014]
The codec 19 encodes the image data read by the reading unit 14 for transmission according to the MH, MR, MMR method, or the like. The codec 19 decodes the received image data.
[0015]
The modem 20 conforms to ITU-T Recommendation T.30. Facsimile transmission control procedure according to V.30 and V.30. 17, V.I. 27ter, V.A. Modulation and demodulation of transmission / reception data according to 29 or the like are performed. The NCU 21 has a function of closing and opening the telephone line L, detecting transmission and reception of a dial signal corresponding to a fax number of the other party, and the like.
[0016]
The option board slot section 22 is equipped with an option board 30 for connecting to the communication network T. The option board 30 includes an interface 30a for connecting to the communication network T. The interface 30a controls between the multifunction device 1 and the personal computer 2 via the communication network T. That is, when the option board 30 is provided in the option board slot section 22, connection to the communication network T becomes possible. The sounding unit 23 sounds a sound set from the operation unit 16 based on a control signal from the MPU 11.
[0017]
Next, an operation for setting a sound will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. This operation is performed under the control of the MPU 11 based on the program stored in the ROM 12 (the same applies to the operation of the multifunction peripheral 1).
[0018]
In step S1, a message as to whether or not to set a key reception sound is displayed on the display unit 17. Then, it is determined whether or not to set a key reception sound based on an input from the ten keys 16a. Specifically, when “1” is input from the numeric keypad 16a, it is determined that a key reception sound is to be set. On the other hand, if "0" is input from the numeric keypad 16a, it is determined that the key reception sound is not set (hereinafter, the same applies to the sound setting and sound creation processing). When it is determined that the key reception sound is to be set, the process proceeds to step S10. On the other hand, when it is determined that the key reception sound is not set, the process proceeds to step S2.
[0019]
In step S2, a message as to whether or not to set a key rejection sound is displayed on the display unit 17. If it is determined that a key rejection sound is to be set based on an input from the ten keys 16a, the process proceeds to step S10. On the other hand, when it is determined that the key rejection sound is not set based on the input from the ten keys 16a, the process proceeds to step S3.
[0020]
In step S3, the display unit 17 displays a message indicating whether or not to set the reading end sound of the document based on the FAX transmission instruction, that is, whether to set the FAX transmission reading end sound. If it is determined based on the input from the numeric keypad 16a that a reading end sound for FAX transmission is to be set, the process proceeds to step S10. On the other hand, if it is determined based on the input from the ten key 16a that the reading end sound of the FAX transmission is not set, the process proceeds to step S4.
[0021]
In step S <b> 4, a message as to whether or not to set the end sound of the fax transmission is displayed on the display unit 17. If it is determined that a fax transmission end sound is to be set based on an input from the ten keys 16a, the process proceeds to step S10. On the other hand, if it is determined based on the input from the ten keys 16a that the facsimile transmission end sound is not set, the process proceeds to step S5.
[0022]
In step S5, the display unit 17 displays a message indicating whether or not to set a document reading end sound based on an instruction from the personal computer 2, that is, a network scanner end sound. If it is determined that the end sound of the network scanner is to be set based on the input from the ten keys 16a, the process proceeds to step S10. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end sound of the network scanner is not set based on the input from the ten keys 16a, the process proceeds to step S6.
[0023]
In step S6, the display unit 17 displays a message indicating whether to set a document reading end sound based on the copy instruction, that is, a copy reading end sound. If it is determined based on the input from the ten keys 16a that the copy reading end sound is to be set, the process proceeds to step S10. On the other hand, if it is determined based on the input from the ten key 16a that the copy reading end sound is not set, the process proceeds to step S7.
[0024]
In step S7, a message indicating whether to set a print end sound based on the copy instruction, that is, a copy end sound is displayed on the display unit 17. If it is determined that a copy end sound is to be set based on an input from the ten keys 16a, the process proceeds to step S10. On the other hand, when it is determined that the copy end sound is not set based on the input from the ten key 16a, the process proceeds to step S8.
[0025]
In step S <b> 8, a message indicating whether to set a print end sound based on FAX reception, that is, a recording end sound for FAX reception is displayed on the display unit 17. If it is determined based on the input from the ten keys 16a that the recording end sound for FAX reception is to be set, the process proceeds to step S10. On the other hand, if it is determined based on the input from the numeric keypad 16a that the recording end sound for FAX reception is not set, the process proceeds to step S9.
[0026]
In step S9, a message indicating whether or not to set a print end sound based on an instruction from the personal computer 2, that is, a network print end sound is displayed on the display unit 17. If it is determined based on the input from the ten keys 16a that the end sound for network printing is to be set, the process proceeds to step S10. On the other hand, if it is determined based on the input from the numeric keypad 16a that the end sound of the network print is not to be set, this processing ends.
[0027]
In step S10, a sound creation process is performed.
Next, the sound creation processing will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In step S11, a message for inputting the ON time and the OFF time in the ON / OFF pattern of the sound is displayed on the display unit 17. As a result, the ON time and the OFF time are input from the ten keys 16a. Specifically, 300 [ms] is input as the ON time and 300 [ms] as the OFF time. When the ON time and the OFF time are input, the process proceeds to step S12.
[0028]
In step S12, a message for inputting the ON time frequency in the sound ON / OFF pattern is displayed on the display unit 17. As a result, the frequency is input from the ten key 16a. Specifically, 800 [Hz] is input as the ON time frequency. When the ON time frequency is input, the process proceeds to step S13.
[0029]
In step S13, the display unit 17 displays a message for inputting the ON / OFF pattern repetition time of the sound, that is, the ON / OFF pattern repetition cycle. As a result, the repetition period is input from the ten key 16a. Specifically, 3 [times] is input as the repetition period. When the repetition period is input, the process proceeds to step S14.
[0030]
In step S14, it is determined whether or not all the input values input in steps S11 to S13 are the same as the sound setting values already stored in the RAM 13. If the input value is the same as the sound setting value already stored in the RAM 13, a message to that effect is displayed on the display unit 17. Then, the process returns to step S11. On the other hand, if the input value is not the same as the sound setting value already stored in the RAM 13, the process proceeds to step S15.
[0031]
In step S15, the values input in steps S11 to S13 are stored in the RAM 13.
In step S16, a message as to whether or not to create the next sound is displayed on the display unit 17. If it is determined that the next sound is to be created based on the input from the ten keys 16a, the process returns to step S11. As a result, a message of a sound to be set next is displayed on the display unit 17. Specifically, after the creation of the “key reception sound” is completed, if it is determined that the next sound is to be created, a message to the effect that the “key rejection sound” is set is displayed on the display unit 17. On the other hand, when it is determined that the next sound is not to be created based on the input from the ten key 16a, the process is terminated.
[0032]
Next, the operation when the thus set sound is emitted will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
In step S21 shown in FIG. 4, it is determined whether or not a key input is made from operation unit 16. If the input is a key input, the process proceeds to step S22. On the other hand, if it is not a key input, the process proceeds to step S25.
[0033]
In step S22, it is determined whether the key is currently acceptable. Here, the currently acceptable keys include, for example, when a “0-9” key of the numeric keypad 16a is input to a message for inputting a fax number of a destination in a fax transmission or a message for inputting the number of copies. Is mentioned. On the other hand, the keys that cannot be accepted at present are the "*" key and the "#" key of the numeric keypad 16a in response to a message for inputting the fax number of the destination of the fax transmission or a message for inputting the number of copies. And the like. If the key is currently acceptable, the process proceeds to step S22. On the other hand, if the key is not a currently acceptable key, the process proceeds to step S24.
[0034]
In step S23, the key receiving sound is sounded from the sounding unit 23 to notify that the input key is valid.
In step S <b> 24, the key rejection sound is emitted from the sounding unit 23 to notify that the input key is invalid. Thereafter, the process returns to step S1.
[0035]
In step S25, it is determined whether or not the fax transmission is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether the fax transmission is performed based on whether the fax key 16e is operated and the fax mode is set. If the transmission is a facsimile transmission, the process proceeds to step S26. On the other hand, if the fax transmission is not performed, the process proceeds to step S41 shown in FIG.
[0036]
In step S26, the document is read by the reading unit 14, and the image data of the read document is encoded by the codec 19 and stored in the image memory 18. In step S27, it is waited that reading of all originals is completed. Then, when reading of all originals is completed, the process proceeds to step S28.
[0037]
In step S <b> 28, the reading of the document based on the FAX transmission instruction is completed, so that the reading end sound of the FAX transmission is sounded by the sounding unit 23.
In step S29, the image data of the document read in step S26 is transmitted.
[0038]
In step S30, it is waited that the transmission of the image data ends. When the transmission of the image data is completed, the process proceeds to step S31.
In step S <b> 31, since the fax transmission has ended, the sound of the fax transmission end is sounded by the sounding unit 23.
[0039]
In step S41 shown in FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the scanner is a network scanner. Specifically, it is determined whether or not it is a network scanner based on whether or not the instruction from the personal computer 2 is an instruction to use the reading unit 14 as a network scanner. If it is a network scanner, the process proceeds to step S42. On the other hand, if it is not a network scanner, the process proceeds to step S45.
[0040]
In step S42, the document is read by the reading unit 14, and the image data of the read document is transferred to the personal computer 2 instructing the network scanner via the option board 30 and the communication network T.
[0041]
In step S43, it is waited that reading of all originals is completed. Then, when reading of all originals is completed, the process proceeds to step S44.
In step S44, since the reading of the document based on the instruction from the personal computer 2 has been completed, the sound of the network scanner is sounded by the sounding unit 23.
[0042]
In step S45, it is determined whether it is a copy. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a copy is to be made based on whether or not the copy key 16f is operated to set the copy mode. If it is a copy, the process moves to step S46. On the other hand, if it is not a copy, the process moves to step S61 shown in FIG.
[0043]
In step S46, the document is read by the reading unit 14, and the image data of the read document is encoded by the codec 19 and stored in the image memory 18.
[0044]
In step S47, it is waited that reading of all originals is completed. Then, when reading of all originals is completed, the process proceeds to step S48. In step S48, since the reading of the document based on the copy instruction has been completed, the reading end sound of the copy is sounded by the sounding unit 23.
[0045]
In step S49, the image data stored in the image memory 18 is decoded by the codec 19, and is recorded on the recording paper by the recording unit 15. That is, the image is copied on the recording paper by the recording unit 15.
[0046]
In step S50, it is waited that the copying in the recording unit 15 is completed. That is, it is waited for the copying to be completed. Then, when the copy is completed, the process proceeds to step S51.
[0047]
In step S51, since the copy has been completed, the sound of the copy end is sounded from the sounding unit 23.
In step S61 shown in FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not a fax is received. Specifically, after the NCU 21 has connected the telephone line L based on a call signal from the exchange, the modem 20 has received a CNG signal indicating that it is a facsimile, Is determined. If it is a facsimile reception, the process proceeds to step S62. On the other hand, if the fax is not received, the process proceeds to step S65.
[0048]
In step S62, the image data is received, and the received image data is stored in the image memory 18. Thereafter, the received image data is decoded by the codec 19 and is recorded on the recording paper by the recording unit 15.
[0049]
In step S63, it is waited that the recording of the received image data ends. Then, when the recording of the received image data ends, the process proceeds to step S64.
In step S64, since the recording of the received image data has been completed, the recording end sound of the FAX reception is sounded by the sounding unit 23.
[0050]
In step S65, it is determined whether or not the print is a network print. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the print is a network print based on whether or not the instruction from the personal computer 2 is an instruction to use the recording unit 15 as a network printer. If it is a network print, the process proceeds to step S66. On the other hand, if it is not a network print, this process ends.
[0051]
In step S66, the image data transferred from the personal computer 2 via the communication network T and the option board 30 is recorded on recording paper by the recording unit 15. That is, the recording unit 15 prints on recording paper.
[0052]
In step S67, it is waited that the printing in the recording unit 15 ends. Then, when the printing is completed, the process proceeds to step S68.
In step S68, since the printing has been completed, the sound of the network printing is sounded by the sounding unit 23.
[0053]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the following operations and effects can be obtained.
(1) The RAM 13 has a reading end sound for FAX transmission, a finishing sound for FAX transmission, a finishing sound for a network scanner, a finishing sound for copying, a finishing sound for copying, a finishing sound for FAX reception, a finishing sound for network printing, and the like. Are stored as set values constituting different sounds. Therefore, when each operation is completed, a different end sound is emitted from the sounding unit 23. Therefore, it is possible to notify which operation has been completed.
[0054]
(2) The set value constituting the sound is composed of an ON time / OFF time, a frequency of the ON time, and a repetition cycle of the ON time and the OFF time. Therefore, a desired sound can be set. In addition, when the input value input from the operation unit 16 is the same as the set value already stored in the RAM 13, the fact is displayed on the display unit 17. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the same sound from being set in the RAM 13.
[0055]
In addition, the said embodiment can also be changed and embodied as follows.
The image data of the read original is stored in the image memory 18 and then transmitted to the destination in the case of the so-called memory transmission. A configuration may be adopted in which different sounds are set for transmission to a destination, that is, for so-called scanner transmission, without storing in the image memory 18.
[0056]
The sound volume may be set as the sound setting value.
In step S13 shown in FIG. 3, instead of the configuration for inputting the repetition period, a configuration for inputting a ringing time may be employed.
[0057]
When the reading unit 14 is configured by the ADF that reads the original placed on the platen while feeding the original and the FBS that reads the still original, the above-described embodiment is used only when the original is read by the ADF. It may be configured to be applied. With this configuration, when a large amount of originals are placed on the original platen of the ADF, the originals can be quickly collected based on the reading end sound of the originals. On the other hand, since the reading end sound of the document is not sounded every time the document is read by the FBS, the reading end sound is not bothered.
[0058]
Also, even when the original is read by the ADF, the reading end sound may not be emitted when the number of originals is equal to or less than a predetermined number (for example, five). That is, it is difficult to assume that the user will leave the multifunction device 1 if the number is a predetermined number. Therefore, a configuration may be adopted in which the reading end sound is not sounded when a document having a predetermined number or less is read by the ADF.
[0059]
A different sound is set for each destination registered in the abbreviated key 16b and the one-touch key 16c, and the set sound is emitted from the ringing unit 23 based on the destination FAX number included in the TSI signal. May be. With this configuration, it is possible to recognize from which of the other parties a fax is received with different sounds.
[0060]
Further, technical ideas grasped from the above embodiment will be described below together with their effects.
[1] control unit, when the FAX transmission or copying by reading an original with FBS reading means, even when the operation of the reading means is finished, a communication terminal apparatus that does not sound the sound from the sounding means. With this configuration, when the original is read by the FBS, the reading end sound of the original is not sounded, so that the user does not feel troublesome.
[0061]
[2] control means, the operation of the reading means based on an instruction from the operating means, a copying operation and the FAX sending operation, when each operation is completed, the communication terminal device for sounding a sounding means different sounds. With this configuration, it is possible to notify which operation has been completed.
[0062]
[3] comprising display means for displaying a message, control means, the input value inputted for setting the sound from the operating means, is identical to the setting values which constitute the sound stored in the storage means If so, a communication terminal device for displaying the fact on the display means. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the same sound from being set in the storage unit.
[0063]
Note that the communication network in the specification includes a case where an external device such as the personal computer 2 is directly connected to the multifunction peripheral 1 and the multifunction peripheral 1 is used as a local printer or a local scanner.
[0064]
【The invention's effect】
The present invention is configured as described above, and has the following effects.
According to the invention described in the claims, it is possible to inform any of the operation is completed.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a multifunction peripheral.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a sound setting process.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a sound creation process.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation when sounding is performed.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation when sounding is performed.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation when sounding is performed.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Multifunction machine as a communication terminal device, 2 ... Personal computer as an external terminal, 11 ... MPU which comprises a control means, 12 ... ROM which comprises a control means, 13 ... RAM which comprises a storage means and a control means, 14 ... A reading section as reading means, 15 a recording section as recording means, 16 an operation section as operating means, 17 a display section as display means, 20 a modem constituting communication means, 21 a communication means NCU, 30: Option board as connection means, T: Communication network.

Claims (5)

Connection means for connecting to a communication network, reading means for reading a document, recording means for recording image data, operation means for instructing operation, communication means for transmitting and receiving image data, and setting values for different sounds. Storage means for storing, sounding means for sounding a sound stored in the storage means, and recording means upon completion of operation of the reading means based on an instruction from the operation means based on the set value of the sound stored in the storage means. At the end of the operation of the communication unit, at the end of the operation of the communication unit, at the end of the operation of the reading unit and the operation of the recording unit based on an instruction from the external terminal via the connection unit, and at the end of the operation of the recording unit based on the reception from the communication unit. A communication terminal device comprising: a control unit that sounds a different sound from the sounding unit when the operation ends. 2. The communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the control means causes the storage means to store, in the storage means, set values constituting different sounds based on an input from the operation means. In the communication terminal device according to claim 1 or 2, the set value forming the sound includes an ON time / OFF time, a frequency of the ON time, and a repetition cycle of the ON time and the OFF time. Communication terminal device. The communication terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the reading unit includes an FBS for reading a still original, and the control unit reads the original with the FBS of the reading unit and transmits or faxes the original. In this case, a communication terminal device that does not sound the sound from the sounding device even when the operation of the reading device is completed. 5. The communication terminal device according to claim 4, wherein the reading unit further includes an ADF for reading the original placed on the platen while feeding the original, and the control unit reads the original with the ADF of the reading unit and transmits or faxes the original. A communication terminal device for sounding the sound from the sounding means when the operation of the reading means is completed.

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