JP3622662B2 - Communication apparatus and storage medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a communication apparatus such as a facsimile apparatus having a timer transmission function capable of automatically transmitting data at a desired designated time while being able to communicate with a partner via a portable telephone having an automatic power on / off function. About.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Recent facsimile machines are provided with a timer transmission function for automatically transmitting facsimile data to a destination reserved at a desired designated time. On the other hand, there is also a facsimile apparatus that can transmit and receive facsimile data via an externally connected portable telephone by integrating this type of facsimile apparatus with a portable telephone.
[0003]
By the way, recent portable telephones are provided with an automatic power on / off function so as not to sound a ringtone at midnight or to save power. According to this automatic power on / off function, the mobile phone is automatically turned on when the automatic power on time is reached, while it is automatically turned off when the automatic power off time is reached. The function has been expanded so that the phone can be used in various ways.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the user can set a desired designated time without any problem according to the timer transmission function of the facsimile apparatus, but in a mode in which facsimile data is automatically transmitted via a portable telephone having an automatic power on / off function. The automatic transmission could fail.
[0005]
In other words, when facsimile data is automatically transmitted via a mobile phone, if the designated time based on the timer transmission function is set in the time period from the automatic power-off time to the automatic power-on time of the mobile phone, Even at the designated time, the mobile phone is turned off unless the user forcibly turns on the power. For this reason, automatic transmission via the portable telephone cannot be performed even at a designated time corresponding to the timer transmission function, and automatic transmission based on the timer transmission function cannot be reliably performed.
[0006]
The present invention has been proposed in view of the above points, and is a communication device that can reliably perform automatic transmission based on a timer transmission function, and a program for realizing the operation of such a communication device An object of the present invention is to provide a storage medium that stores information.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the communication device of the invention described in claim 1 has an automatic power on / off function.And a timer transmission function for automatically transmitting data via the portable telephone at a desired designated timeA communication device comprising:Designation means for designating a time at which the data is automatically transmitted; timer transmission means for transmitting the data at the time designated by the designation means; and confirmation means for confirming an automatic power on / off time of the portable telephone; Determining means for determining whether the time designated by the designation means is a time zone from the automatic power-off time to the automatic power-on time of the portable telephone; and the designated time is automatically turned off by the judgment means Display means for displaying that the timer transmission means does not perform the timer transmission processing of the data when it is determined that it is a time zone from the time to the automatic power-on time;It is characterized by having.
[0008]
According to such a communication device,When the time designated as the time to be transmitted by the timer is a time zone in which the power of the mobile phone is automatically turned off, the processing for transmitting data via the mobile phone is not performed. Since the display is performed, the user can surely know that data cannot be automatically transmitted via the mobile phone at the determined time.
[0009]
The communication device of the invention described in claim 2 isClaim 1A communication device,Selection means for causing the user to select whether or not to change the time designated by the designation means when the display means displays that the timer transmission means does not perform the data timer transmission processing.It is characterized by having.
[0010]
According to such a communication deviceYuVia a mobile phoneDataIt is possible to set again at a designated time at which automatic transmission is possible, and to ensure automatic transmission based on the timer transmission function.
[0011]
Further, the communication device of the invention described in claim 3 is the communication device according to claim 2,When the user selects not to change the designated time by the selection means, a second confirmation is made to allow the user to select whether or not to transmit the data through a communication line different from the mobile phone. And when the second confirmation means selects to transmit the data via the another communication line as a timer, the second communication means at the time designated by the designation means by the timer transmission means. A timer transmission control means for automatically transmitting the data via a line is further provided.
[0012]
[0013]
[0014]
[0015]
[0016]
According to such a communication device, the mobile phone is used.DataTimer transmissionDoEven if the specified time set for the mobile phone is in the time zone from the automatic power-off time to the automatic power-on time of the mobile phone, the mobile phoneotherUsing a communication line as a routeDataTimer transmissionIs doneSo, at the designated time that cannot be automatically sent via a mobile phone,otherA communication line can be selected as a bypass route and automatic transmission can be performed, and automatic transmission based on the timer transmission function can be reliably ensured.
[0017]
Claims4The storage medium of the invention described inTimer transmission that has a function of transmitting and receiving various types of data to / from a computer via a portable telephone having an automatic power on / off function, and automatically transmits data via the portable telephone at a desired designated time A communication device having a function for designating a time for automatically transmitting the data; a timer transmission unit for transmitting the data at a time designated by the designating unit; Confirmation means for confirming an off time, judgment means for judging whether the time designated by the designation means is a time zone from the automatic power-off time to the automatic power-on time of the portable telephone, and the judgment When it is determined by the means that it is a time zone from the automatic power-off time to the automatic power-on time, the data transmission time by the timer transmission means is determined. Storing a program for functioning as display means for displaying the effect that does not perform a transmission processIt is characterized by that.
[0018]
According to such a storage medium, the CPU is operated on the basis of the stored program.1It is possible to realize the operation of the communication device described in 1.
[0019]
And claims5The storage medium of the invention described in5. The storage medium according to claim 4, wherein the display unit is designated by the designation unit when the display unit displays that the timer transmission unit does not perform the timer transmission process of the data. Stored a program for further functioning as a selection means for allowing the user to select whether or not to change the timeIt is characterized by that.
[0020]
According to such a storage medium, the CPU is operated on the basis of the stored program.2It is possible to realize the operation of the communication device described in 1.
[0021]
Claims6The storage medium of the invention described in6. The storage medium according to claim 5, wherein when the user selects not to change a designated time by the selection unit, the computer is connected via a communication line different from the portable phone. A second confirmation unit that allows a user to select whether or not to transmit data to the timer; and when the second confirmation unit selects to transmit the data through the other communication line, the timer A program for further functioning as a timer transmission control means for automatically transmitting the data via the another communication line at a time designated by the designation means by a transmission means is stored.It is characterized by that.
[0022]
According to such a storage medium, the CPU is operated on the basis of the stored program.3It is possible to realize the operation of the communication device described in 1.
[0023]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0024]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a facsimile apparatus as an embodiment of a communication apparatus according to the present invention. As shown in this figure, the facsimile apparatus A according to the present invention includes a CPU 10, an NCU 11, a RAM 12, a modem 13, a ROM 14, an EEPROM 15, a gate array 16, a codec 17, a DMAC 18, a reading unit 21, a printing unit 22, an operation unit 23, The display unit 24, the audio output unit 25, the external connection unit 26, and the like are schematically configured. The CPU 10, NCU 11, RAM 12, modem 13, ROM 14, EEPROM 15, gate array 16, codec 17, and DMAC 18 are connected to each other by a bus line 27. The bus line 27 includes an address bus, a data bus, and a control signal line. A reading unit 21, a printing unit 22, an operation unit 23, a display unit 24, an audio output unit 25, and an external connection unit 26 are connected to the gate array 16. A public telephone line 28 as a communication line is connected to the NCU 11. On the other hand, the mobile phone B is connected to the external connection unit 26. Note that a charging control unit 19 that controls power supply from the power supply unit 20 is connected to the bus line 27. The charging control unit 19 is configured to charge the mobile phone B via an external connection unit 26 to be described later. When the user charges the mobile phone B when returning home, a special cable connection operation is performed. This is provided to facilitate the reproduction of audio data.
[0025]
The CPU 10 controls the operation of the entire facsimile apparatus. The NCU 11 is connected to the public telephone line 28 and performs network control. The RAM 12 provides a work area for the CPU 10, a storage area for various data, and the like. The modem 13 modulates or demodulates facsimile data. The ROM 14 stores programs to be executed by the CPU 10. The EEPROM 15 stores various flags and setting information. The gate array 16 functions as an interface between the CPU 10 and each unit 21 to 26. The gate array 16 incorporates a real time clock circuit for managing the date and time. The codec 17 encodes and decodes facsimile data and the like. The DMAC 18 mainly writes data to and reads data from the RAM 12.
[0026]
The reading unit 21 includes an image sensor, an LED light source, and the like, and reads images such as characters and figures from a document. The printing unit 22 prints an image such as a character or a graphic by using, for example, an inkjet method. The operation unit 23 includes a key switch group such as a numeric keypad and a character key, and transmits a command corresponding to a user's key operation to the CPU 10. The display unit 24 includes a display such as an LCD, and displays an operation state, operation guidance, and the like. The audio output unit 25 includes an amplifier circuit, a speaker, and the like, and emits a call sound. The external connection unit 26 is a port for connecting the portable telephone B with the serial cable 30 and exchanges data and signals with the portable telephone B based on a predetermined communication procedure. Further, the mobile phone B can be charged through the charging line in the serial cable 30. The mobile phone B is capable of communicating with the other party via a mobile communication network and has an automatic power on / off function described later, but is widely used. Therefore, the detailed illustration and explanation thereof will be omitted.
[0027]
The main point will be described. The facsimile apparatus A has a timer transmission function of automatically transmitting facsimile data to a destination reserved at a desired designated time. In addition to the normal connection mode that enables facsimile communication through the public telephone line 28, the facsimile apparatus A has a portable connection mode in which facsimile data can be transmitted and received via the externally connected mobile phone B. Have. In this portable connection mode, facsimile data can be exchanged between the mobile communication network and the facsimile apparatus A via the portable telephone B.
[0028]
On the other hand, the portable telephone B is provided with an automatic power on / off function. According to the automatic power on / off function, the portable telephone B is automatically turned on at the automatic power on time. On the other hand, when the automatic power-off time is reached, the power is automatically turned off.
[0029]
In consideration of the above points, when setting the designated time for automatic transmission via the mobile phone B, the designated time is the time from the automatic power-off time of the mobile phone B to the automatic power-on time. When the band is set, the mobile phone B is turned off at the actual designated time, and cannot be automatically transmitted via the mobile phone B as it is.
[0030]
Therefore, in this embodiment, when a time at a certain time from the automatic power-off time to the automatic power-on time is set and input as the automatic transmission designated time via the mobile phone B, the timer transmission function is controlled by the CPU 10. Is disabled and a message to that effect is displayed on the display unit 24. The user who confirms the message that the timer transmission function is disabled at the initially set specified time and is not automatically transmitted at the specified time can set an appropriate specified time again. As a result, the user can be surely automatically transmitted via the mobile phone B at the designated time set again.
[0031]
Further, even when the designated time is initially set, if the user desires automatic transmission at the designated time, automatic transmission can be performed without changing the designated time. That is, when a message indicating that the timer transmission function is disabled is displayed, the display unit 24 has a selection screen for selecting whether to change the specified time or to enable automatic transmission without changing the specified time. Is displayed. When the latter is selected by the user, the CPU 10 of the facsimile apparatus A sends the control signal via the serial cable 30 at the initially designated time, thereby turning the mobile phone B from the power-off state to the power-on state. Switch to. As a result, even at the initial designated time when the timer transmission function is disabled, the mobile phone B is automatically turned on in accordance with the control of the facsimile apparatus A. Can be sent automatically. Note that even if the automatic power-off time of the mobile phone B is reached during automatic transmission via the mobile phone B, the mobile phone B is automatically turned off via the mobile phone B without turning off the power. Transmission processing continues.
[0032]
Furthermore, even when it is selected that automatic transmission is to be enabled at the specified designated time, the route can be changed from the portable telephone B to the public telephone line 28 according to the user's setting operation, When the portable telephone B cannot be automatically turned on in accordance with the control of the device A, automatic transmission is performed using the public telephone line 28 as a bypass route without passing through the portable telephone B under the control of the CPU 10. It is possible. In other words, at the initial designated time, the automatic transmission can be reliably performed via the public telephone line 28 without using the portable telephone B that is turned off based on the automatic power on / off function. .
[0033]
That is, when at least part of the data transmission process is included in the time zone from the automatic power-off time to the automatic power-on time of the mobile phone, the CPU 10 controls the transmission process according to the transmission condition. Control means are realized. Specifically, a timer transmission control means is provided that disables the timer transmission function when a designated time is set in a time zone from the automatic power-off time to the automatic power-on time of the mobile phone. Further, when the designated time is set in the time zone from the automatic power-off time to the automatic power-on time of the mobile phone, the CPU 10 switches the mobile phone from the power-off state to the power-on state at the designated time. To realize timer transmission control means for enabling the timer transmission function. Further, when the designated time is set in the time zone from the automatic power-off time to the automatic power-on time of the mobile phone, the CPU 10 selects the communication line as a route at the designated time and activates the timer transmission function. An effective timer transmission control means is realized.
[0034]
On the other hand, the ROM 14 has a function of transmitting and receiving various data via a portable telephone having an automatic power on / off function, and a timer for automatically transmitting data via the portable telephone at a desired designated time. A storage medium storing a program for controlling a communication device having a transmission function, and transmitting a timer when a specified time is set in a time zone from the automatic power-off time to the automatic power-on time of the mobile phone A storage medium storing a program including a timer transmission control program for invalidating the function is realized. In addition, when the designated time is set in the time zone from the automatic power-off time to the automatic power-on time of the mobile phone, the ROM 14 switches the mobile phone from the power-off state to the power-on state at the designated time. To realize a storage medium storing a program including a timer transmission control program for enabling the timer transmission function. Further, the ROM 14 not only transmits / receives data via a communication line, but also has a function of transmitting / receiving various data via a portable telephone having an automatic power on / off function, and at a desired designated time. A storage medium storing a program for controlling a communication device having a timer transmission function for automatically transmitting data via a mobile phone, from the automatic power-off time to the automatic power-on time of the mobile phone When a specified time is set in the time zone, a storage medium that stores a program including a timer transmission control program for enabling the timer transmission function by selecting a communication line as a route at the specified time is realized. ing.
[0035]
Next, the operation of the facsimile apparatus A will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0036]
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a timer transmission setting process procedure of the facsimile apparatus A, and FIGS. 3 to 7 are explanatory diagrams for explaining examples of display screens at the time of timer transmission setting. In the following description, “automatic transmission” and “timer transmission” are synonymous, and timer transmission in the mobile connection mode is set.
[0037]
First, when performing timer transmission setting in the mobile connection mode, the CPU 10 controls the display unit 24 to display an initial screen as shown in FIG. 3 (S1). In this initial screen, a column for inputting a designated time for timer transmission is displayed together with a selection column for whether or not to perform timer transmission. The designated time input via the numeric keypad of the operation unit 23 is notified to the CPU 10 when the user presses the confirmation button. Note that the designated time for timer transmission includes not only the time itself but also the month and day.
[0038]
When the designated time is fixedly input (S2: YES), the CPU 10 indicates the automatic power on / off time set in the portable telephone B by the automatic power on / off function via the serial cable 30. The telephone B is requested to be notified, and the automatic power on / off time is confirmed by the notification from the portable telephone B according to the notification (S3).
[0039]
Then, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the designated time input by the user is included in the time zone from the automatic power-off time to the automatic power-on time of the mobile phone B (S4). In short, for example, when the automatic power-off time is set to 23:00 and the automatic power-on time is set to 7:00 and the mobile phone B is set, the mobile phone is not used in the time zone from 23:00 to 7:00. The telephone set B is turned off, and it is determined whether or not there is a designated time in such a power-off time zone.
[0040]
When the designated time is set in the time zone in which the mobile phone B is in the power-off state (S4: YES), the CPU 10 displays on the display unit 24 a screen with content that disables timer transmission as shown in FIG. (S5). Thereby, the user can know that automatic transmission cannot be performed via the mobile phone B at the designated time that is initially determined. For this reason, in addition to a message for invalidating timer transmission, a message for asking the user whether or not to change the designated time that was initially determined is displayed on the display screen.
[0041]
In response to this, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the user has selected to change the designated time (S6).
[0042]
Even for a message that disables timer transmission, if the user strongly desires automatic transmission at a designated time initially determined and it is selected not to change the designated time (S6: NO), the CPU 10 changes to FIG. A selection screen asking whether to change the communication path as shown is displayed on the display unit 24, and it is determined whether or not the user has selected to change the communication path (S7).
[0043]
On the other hand, when automatic transmission via the mobile phone B is performed without changing the communication path (S7: NO), the CPU 10 turns on the mobile phone B at a designated time that is initially determined. The scheduled operation is set (S8). As a result, even if the designated time cannot be automatically transmitted via the portable telephone B because the portable telephone B is originally in a power-off state, the portable telephone B is turned on at the designated time. Automatic transmission can be performed by setting the status. In short, when the designated time is actually reached, the activation command is transmitted to the portable telephone B under the control of the CPU 10, and the portable telephone B is switched from the power-off state to the power-on state according to the activation command. is there. When such a scheduled operation is accepted, a screen as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display unit 24.
[0044]
Further, the CPU 10 causes the display unit 24 to display an input screen for a destination telephone number to be automatically transmitted at a designated time as shown in FIG. 7 (S9). In response, the destination telephone number input by the user is stored in the RAM 12 until the designated time is reached in association with the previous scheduled action. When the designated time is actually reached, the destination telephone number is read from the RAM 12 and is called via the portable telephone B.
[0045]
Finally, the CPU 10 causes the display unit 24 to display a screen that prompts the user to set a document for automatic transmission at a predetermined position of the reading unit 21 (S10), and the series of processes so far is completed. In response to this, the document set by the user is read by the reading unit 21 to become facsimile transmission data, and the facsimile transmission data is stored in the RAM 12 until the designated time is associated with the previous scheduled operation or the designated time. Is done. When the designated time is actually reached, the facsimile transmission data is read from the RAM 12 and automatically transmitted.
[0046]
When the communication path is changed in S7 (S7: YES), the CPU 10 automatically switches the communication path from the portable telephone B to the public telephone line 28 at the designated time while keeping the designated time as it is initially determined. Transmission is set as a scheduled operation (S11), and then the process proceeds to S9. As a result, since the mobile phone B is originally in a power-off state, even if the designated time cannot be automatically transmitted via the mobile phone B, communication is always possible at the designated time. Automatic transmission can be performed via the public telephone line 28. In the case of a mobile phone that cannot control the automatic power on / off state from other connected devices, the process may automatically proceed to S7: YES, or may proceed to S11 at the time of S6: NO. .
[0047]
In S6, when the designated time that the user has initially determined for the message for invalidating the timer transmission is changed (S6: YES), the CPU 10 returns to the initial screen display of FIG. 3 again. After that, another designated time is input by the user. However, since the automatic power on / off time has already been confirmed in S3, this S3 may be skipped.
[0048]
In S4, when the designated time is set in a time other than the time zone in which the portable phone B is automatically turned off (S4: NO), the CPU 10 automatically goes through the portable phone B at the designated time. Transmission is set as a scheduled operation (S12), and then the process proceeds to S9. In this case, since the designated time is basically in the time zone in which the portable phone B is in the power-on state, automatic transmission can be performed via the portable phone B at the designated time. Note that even if the mobile phone B is basically turned off in response to a user operation even at a specified time even when the power is on, the mobile phone B is activated. It is also possible to automatically switch to the power-on state by transmitting a command.
[0049]
In S2, when the designated time is not confirmed and input (S2: NO), the CPU 10 returns to S1 and continues displaying the initial screen.
[0050]
Therefore, according to the facsimile apparatus A, when the designated time is set for automatic transmission based on the timer transmission function via the portable telephone B, the designated time is a time zone in which the portable telephone B is in a power-off state. In this case, the timer transmission function is disabled, and accordingly, the user can set again at a designated time that can be automatically transmitted via the mobile phone B, and is based on the timer transmission function. Automatic transmission can be expected with certainty.
[0051]
Further, even when the initially set designated time is in the time zone when the mobile phone B is in the power-off state, if the user desires, the mobile phone B can be turned on from the power-off state at the designated time. Since the timer transmission function is enabled by switching to the state, facsimile transmission data is automatically transmitted from the facsimile apparatus A via the portable telephone B even at a designated time that cannot be automatically transmitted via the portable telephone B. Therefore, automatic transmission based on the timer transmission function can be reliably performed.
[0052]
Further, when the user desires or when the mobile phone B cannot respond to the activation command, the timer transmission function is enabled by using the public telephone line 28 as a route instead of the mobile phone B even at the designated designated time. Therefore, even at a designated time that cannot be automatically transmitted via the mobile phone B, the public telephone line 28 that can always be communicated at all times can be selected as a bypass route and automatically transmitted. The transmission can be surely made.
[0053]
In addition, this invention is not limited to said embodiment.
[0054]
The present invention can be applied not only to the facsimile apparatus A but also to a stationary telephone or a personal computer that can be connected to the portable telephone B and has a function of automatically transmitting voice data or the like. The data to be automatically transmitted is not limited to facsimile data or voice data, but may be e-mail, for example. The timer transmission is not limited to simple transmission but may include polling reception for retrieving data from another facsimile apparatus, data download, and the like.
[0055]
In the present embodiment, the timer transmission function is disabled for the initially set designated time, and when the designated time is not changed, the mobile phone B is switched to the power-on state or the communication path is changed. Although the scheduled operations are configured to be set according to a series of procedures, these scheduled operations may be configured to be set independently. For example, in the flowchart of FIG. 2, when S4: YES, an operation procedure in which S6: NO is not permitted after S5 may be used. In the case of S4: YES, the operation procedure may proceed directly to S8 or S11 without executing S5 to S7. Since facsimile communication normally takes several minutes to several tens of minutes, the above processing may be performed even if the designated time for timer transmission is slightly before the automatic power-off time.
[0056]
The number of cases of automatic transmission is not limited to one data for one destination, and a plurality of data can be associated with a plurality of destinations.
[0057]
In this embodiment, since the charging function is also added to the cable 30 that connects the facsimile apparatus A and the portable telephone B, the user can charge the portable telephone B when returning home. The function is not necessarily provided.
[0058]
The facsimile apparatus A and the mobile phone B may be connected via a cable by a wired method, or may be connected by a wireless method using infrared rays, spread spectrum, or Bluetooth.
[0059]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the communication device of the invention described in claim 1,When the time designated as the time to be transmitted by the timer is a time zone in which the power of the mobile phone is automatically turned off, the processing for transmitting data via the mobile phone is not performed. Since the display is done, the user knows for sure that the data cannot be automatically transmitted via the mobile phone at the fixed time.be able to.
[0060]
According to the communication device of the invention described in claim 2,YuVia a mobile phoneDataIt is possible to set again at a designated time at which automatic transmission is possible, and to ensure automatic transmission based on the timer transmission function.
[0061]
[0062]
[0063]
And claims3According to the communication device of the invention described in the above, via a mobile phoneDataTimer transmissionDoEven if the specified time set for the mobile phone is in the time zone from the automatic power-off time to the automatic power-on time of the mobile phone, the mobile phoneotherUsing a communication line as a routeDataTimer transmissionIs doneSo, at the designated time that cannot be automatically sent via a mobile phone,otherA communication line can be selected as a bypass route and automatic transmission can be performed, and automatic transmission based on the timer transmission function can be reliably ensured.
[0064]
Claims4According to the storage medium of the invention described in claim 1, by operating the CPU based on the stored program,1It is possible to realize the operation of the communication device described in 1.
[0065]
And claims5According to the storage medium of the invention described in claim 1, by operating the CPU based on the stored program,2It is possible to realize the operation of the communication device described in 1.
[0066]
Claims6According to the storage medium of the invention described in claim 1, by operating the CPU based on the stored program,3It is possible to realize the operation of the communication device described in 1.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a facsimile apparatus as an embodiment of a communication apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a timer transmission setting process procedure of the facsimile apparatus.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a display screen when timer transmission is set.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a display screen when timer transmission is set.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a display screen when timer transmission is set.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a display screen when timer transmission is set.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a display screen when timer transmission is set.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 CPU
11 NCU
12 RAM
13 Modem
14 ROM
15 EEPROM
16 Gate array
17 Codec
18 DMAC
19 Charge control unit
20 Power supply unit
21 Reading unit
22 Printing Department
23 Operation unit
24 display
25 Audio output section
26 External connection
28 Public telephone line
A facsimile machine
B Mobile phone

Claims (6)

Provided with a function for transmitting / receiving various data via a portable telephone having an automatic power on / off function, and a timer transmission function for automatically transmitting data via the portable telephone at a desired designated time Communication device,
A designation means for designating a time for automatically transmitting the data;
Timer transmission means for transmitting the data at the time designated by the designation means;
Confirmation means for confirming the automatic power on / off time of the mobile phone;
Determining means for determining whether the time designated by the designation means is a time zone from the automatic power-off time to the automatic power-on time of the mobile phone;
Display means for displaying that the timer transmission means does not perform the timer transmission processing of the data when the determination means determines that the designated time is a time zone from the automatic power-off time to the automatic power-on time communication apparatus characterized by having and. Selection means for causing the user to select whether or not to change the time designated by the designation means when the display means displays that the timer transmission means does not perform the data timer transmission processing. The communication apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: When the user selects not to change the designated time by the selection means, a second confirmation is made to allow the user to select whether or not to transmit the data through a communication line different from the mobile phone. Means,
When it is selected by the second confirmation unit to transmit the data via the other communication line, the data is transmitted via the other communication line at the time designated by the designation unit by the timer transmission unit. The communication apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising timer transmission control means for automatically transmitting the data . Timer transmission that has a function of transmitting and receiving various types of data to / from a computer via a portable telephone having an automatic power on / off function, and automatically transmits data via the portable telephone at a desired designated time A communication device having a function for designating a time for automatically transmitting the data; a timer transmission unit for transmitting the data at a time designated by the designating unit; Confirmation means for confirming an off time, judgment means for judging whether the time designated by the designation means is a time zone from the automatic power-off time to the automatic power-on time of the portable telephone, and the judgment When it is determined by the means that it is a time zone from the automatic power-off time to the automatic power-on time, the data type by the timer transmission means Computer readable storage medium storing a program for functioning as display means for displaying the effect that does not perform transmission processing. When the display means displays that the timer transmission means does not perform the timer transmission processing of the data, the computer causes the user to select whether or not to change the time designated by the designation means The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 4, wherein a program for further functioning as selection means is stored. When the user selects not to change the designated time by the selection means, the user selects whether to transmit the data through a communication line different from the portable telephone to the user. And when the second confirmation means selects the timer transmission of the data via the other communication line by the second confirmation means at a time designated by the designation means by the timer transmission means. 6. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 5, wherein a program for further functioning as timer transmission control means for automatically transmitting the data via said another communication line is stored.

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