JP3632169B2 - Computer apparatus, facsimile label sheet production method therefor, and recording medium recording the program - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a one-touch key management technique in a facsimile apparatus, and more particularly, to a computer apparatus suitable for efficiently creating a label sheet showing information assigned to each key to a user, and a facsimile label sheet using the computer apparatus. The present invention relates to a creation method and a recording medium on which the program is recorded.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In general, a facsimile apparatus is provided with a one-touch key as a function for reducing a user's operation load during transmission. That is, by arranging a plurality of one-touch keys on the operation panel and registering each key in association with the telephone number of the destination, the user simply presses the one-touch key corresponding to the desired destination. Connection to the other party can be made without the trouble of inputting all the destination telephone numbers.
[0003]
When registering the destination phone number to be assigned to this one-touch key, you can also register the name of the destination, etc., and the information such as the destination name and phone number will be supported by selecting and pressing the one-touch key. Is displayed on a display unit such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) on the operation panel of the facsimile apparatus. Based on this display content, the user can confirm whether the selected one-touch key corresponds to a desired transmission destination.
[0004]
Further, in such a one-touch key, a label sheet describing which destination each key is associated with is attached near each key. With this label sheet, the user can The key of the desired transmission destination can be confirmed in advance and can be easily selected.
[0005]
The description of the transmission destination on the label sheet is performed by the user himself using a writing instrument or the like. Therefore, the creation of the label sheet is a burden on the user. In addition, contents written by one user may not be readable by other users. In this case, it is necessary to press the one-touch key to display the registered content on the LCD and confirm it.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The problem to be solved is that the conventional technology cannot efficiently and efficiently produce a label sheet for a one-touch key of a facsimile machine.
[0007]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a computer apparatus capable of solving these problems of the prior art and improving the operability of a facsimile apparatus, a method for producing a facsimile label sheet, and a recording medium recording the program. That is.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, according to the computer device of the present invention and the method for producing a facsimile label sheet, the computer device reads the destination name of each one-touch key stored in the facsimile device, and the read destination name is Then, it is printed out in accordance with the label sheet format registered in advance and attached to the one-touch key of the facsimile apparatus. As a result, a high-quality label sheet can be easily created by the printer included in the computer apparatus.
[0009]
In the computer device, the user can select the font, character size, and character color used in the computer device. Therefore, various types of characters can be used for the label sheet, and the quality is high. Label sheets can be created.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a configuration according to the present invention of a computer apparatus of the present invention.
[0011]
A computer device (described as “computer” in the figure) 10 of this example is a so-called personal computer (PC), and includes a display device 1 made up of a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and the like, a keyboard, a mouse, and the like. An input program 2, a hard disk device (denoted as “HDD” in the figure) 3 as an external storage device, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), etc. An information processing apparatus 4 that performs various computer processes according to the system, a printer 5 such as a laser printer, a recording medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), a program from the recording medium 6, It is constituted by a drive device 7 for reading data, and is connected to a facsimile machine (denoted as “FAX” in the figure) 9 via an interface board (not shown).
[0012]
The facsimile apparatus 9 includes an interface section (described as “PC I / F section” in the figure) 9b for connection with the computer apparatus 10, a one-touch key storage section 9c for registering one-touch key information, and one-touch. A user function information storage unit 9d for registering information related to the function assigned to the key is provided. The detailed configuration of the facsimile apparatus 9 will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0013]
The computer apparatus 10 connected to such a facsimile apparatus 9 is provided with a FAX information output processing unit 8. The FAX information output processing unit 8 includes an information reading unit 8a, a format storage unit 8b, and a character type storage. A unit 8c, a label sheet data generation unit 8d, a display / editing unit 8e, and an output unit 8f. Each of these units is configured in the information processing apparatus 4 by reading a program and data from the recording medium 6 to the hard disk device 3 or the RAM via the driving device 7.
[0014]
In the FAX information output processing unit 8, the information reading unit 8a accesses the one-touch key storage unit 9c and the user function information storage unit 9d of the facsimile apparatus 9 via the interface unit 9b of the facsimile apparatus 9, and each information (Identification information such as destination information) is read.
The format storage unit 8b registers in advance the format of the label sheet attached to the one-touch key of the facsimile apparatus 9.
[0015]
The character type storage unit 8c specifies a character type such as a character font, character size, and character color specified by the user via the input device 2.
The label sheet data generation unit 8d writes the destination information read by the information reading unit 8a to the format stored in the format storage unit 8b with the character type stored in the character type storage unit 8c, and generates label sheet data.
[0016]
The display / editing unit 8e displays the corresponding label sheet on the screen of the display device 1 by using the label sheet data generated by the label sheet data generating unit d, and the user for the label sheet displayed in this way. The label sheet data generated by the label sheet data generation unit d is edited in response to the instruction via the input device 2.
[0017]
The output unit 8 f converts the label sheet data generated by the label sheet generation unit 8 d and the label sheet data edited by the display / editing unit 8 e into data corresponding to the printer 5, and sends the data to the printer 5.
In this way, the printer 5 prints out a level sheet of the character type designated by the user.
[0018]
The printed label sheet is shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a label sheet printed out by the computer apparatus in FIG.
In the label sheet of this example, the names of the destinations associated with the one-touch keys (“01” to “30”) are printed in a list.
[0019]
Among the one-touch keys, keys (“F1”, “F2”) to which a specific registration function is assigned have functions (“journal print”, “TTI”) activated by pressing the key. Printed.
The user separates the label sheet for each one-touch key and affixes the label sheet to a label attaching position provided in the vicinity of each one-touch key on the operation panel of the facsimile apparatus.
[0020]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration example of the facsimile apparatus in FIG.
The facsimile apparatus 9 of this example includes an operation unit 9a, an interface unit 9b, a one-touch key information storage unit 9c, a user function information storage unit 9d, a plotter unit 9e, a scanner unit 9f, a modem 9g, a network control unit (“NCU” in the figure). 9h, CPU 9i, ROM 9j, RAM 9k.
[0021]
The operation unit 9a includes a one-touch key, an LCD, and the like, and interactive input / output processing with the user is performed.
The facsimile machine 9 is connected to a computer device (denoted as “PC” in the figure) 10 via the interface unit 9b.
[0022]
In the one-touch key information storage unit 9c, information such as a destination name and a telephone number corresponding to each one-touch key provided on the operation unit 9a is registered.
In the user function information storage unit 9d, a name of a function associated with a function key that is one of the one-touch keys and parameter information for starting the function are registered in association with each other.
[0023]
The plotter unit 9e is composed of a laser printer or the like, and prints out received image information or the like.
The scanner unit 9f includes an image sensor and reads image information from a document.
[0024]
The modem 9g performs modulation processing and demodulation processing on image information transmitted from the facsimile apparatus 9.
The network control unit 9h performs connection control with a partner apparatus via a telephone line.
The CPU 9 i controls the overall operation of the facsimile apparatus 9.
The ROM 9j stores an operation program of the CPU 9i.
The RAM 9k stores data generated by the CPU 9i.
[0025]
From the facsimile apparatus 9 configured as described above, the computer apparatus 10 stores the name information of the transmission destination corresponding to each one-touch key from the one-touch key information storage section 9c via the interface section 9b, and also stores the user function information. The function name information is read from the section 9d, and a label sheet shown in FIG. 3 is created.
[0026]
Next, a procedure for creating a label sheet by the computer apparatus 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of processing operation according to the present invention of the computer apparatus in FIG.
[0027]
First, the FAX information output processing unit 8 determines the output destination (facsimile device 9 or printer 5) of the label sheet instructed by the user via the input device 2 (step 401). For example, the character type that can be output by the facsimile apparatus 9 is read. If the output destination is the printer 5, the character type that can be output by the printer 5 is read (steps 402 to 404). Thereby, the character types for printing (character font, character size, character color, etc.) determined by the following processing are limited to those that can be output in advance.
[0028]
Next, based on the designation from the user, the character font to be printed (step 405), the size of the character to be printed (step 406), and the character to be printed out of the character types read in (steps 402 to 404). Is determined (step 407) and stored in the character type storage unit 8c.
Then, information relating to the one-touch key is read from the facsimile apparatus 9 by the information reading unit 8a (step 408). Information about the one-touch key can be registered in the hard disk device 3 with a file name.
[0029]
If the information from the facsimile apparatus 9 is correctly read (step 409), the label sheet data generation unit 8d stores the read information, the information determined in steps 405 to 407, and the format storage unit 8b in advance. A label sheet corresponding to the format of the label sheet, that is, information relating to the panel size of the facsimile apparatus is virtually created on the memory (RAM) (step 410).
[0030]
The label sheet thus created is displayed on the screen of the display device 1 by the display / editing unit 8e, and if there is a change instruction from the user, the data is changed accordingly (step 411).
Then, the label sheet data is converted into data for the printer 5 by the output unit 8f (step 412) and sent to the printer 5 (step 413).
In this way, the user can obtain a label sheet in which the transmission destination is described with a desired character font, character size, and character color.
[0031]
As described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, in the computer device of this embodiment and the method for producing a facsimile label sheet by the computer device 10, each one-touch key stored in the facsimile device 9 is stored in the computer device 10. The destination name is read, and the read destination name is printed out in accordance with the format of the label sheet attached to the one-touch key of the facsimile apparatus 9 registered in advance. As a result, a high-quality label sheet can be easily created by the printer 5 included in the computer apparatus 10.
[0032]
Furthermore, in the computer device 10, the user can select the font, character size, and character color used in the computer device 10, so that various types of characters can be used for the label sheet. A quality label sheet can be created.
[0033]
In addition, this invention is not limited to the Example demonstrated using FIGS. 1-4, In the range which does not deviate from the summary, various changes are possible. For example, in this example, the one-touch key information and the function key information are stored in their own storage units such as the one-touch key information storage unit 9c and the user function information storage unit 9d, but the information is stored in the RAM 9k. You can do it.
[0034]
In this example, the label sheet is displayed on the display device using the data generated by the label sheet data generation unit, and editing is performed in accordance with an instruction from the user. However, such display and editing processes are omitted. It is also possible to perform the processing that was performed.
Further, as a medium for recording a program and data for causing the computer apparatus 10 to execute the processing operation according to the present invention, an FD (Flexible Disk) or the like may be used.
[0035]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, since the label sheet is automatically created using a computer, the burden on the user can be reduced, and a high-quality label sheet can be created, thereby improving the operability of the facsimile apparatus. It is.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a configuration according to the present invention of a computer apparatus of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration example of the facsimile apparatus in FIG. 1;
3 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a label sheet printed out by the computer apparatus in FIG. 1. FIG.
4 is a flowchart showing an example of processing operation according to the present invention of the computer apparatus in FIG. 1; FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1: display device, 2: input device, 3: hard disk device (HDD), 4: information processing device, 5: printer, 6: recording medium, 7: drive device, 8: FAX information output processing unit, 8a: information reading Section, 8b: format storage section, 8c: character type storage section, 8d: label sheet data generation section, 8e: display / editing section, 8f: output section, 8g: output destination determination section, 9: facsimile apparatus (FAX), 9a : Operation unit, 9b: interface unit (PC I / F unit), 9c: one touch key storage unit, 9d: user function information storage unit, 9e: plotter unit, 9f: scanner unit, 9g: modem, 9h: network control unit (NCU), 9i: CPU, 9j: ROM, 9k: RAM, 10: Computer device (computer, PC).

Claims (10)

A computer device having an input device and a display device, connected to a print output device and transmitting / receiving information to / from a facsimile device connected via an interface, and is attached to a one-touch key of the facsimile device. Format storage means for storing the format of the label sheet, character type storage means for storing the character type such as the font, size, and color specified by the user, and information reading for reading the destination information of each one-touch key stored in the facsimile apparatus And label sheet data generating means for generating written label sheet data in the format stored in the format storage means with the character type stored in the character type storage means in the destination information read by the information reading means, and the label sheet The label sheet is generated using the label sheet data generated by the data generation means. Display processing means for displaying an image on the screen via the display device, editing means for editing label sheet data displayed by the display processing means based on an instruction from the user, and label sheet data edited by the editing means Or an output means for converting the label sheet data generated by the label sheet generating means and sending it to the print output device, and through the print output device, a level sheet of the character type designated by the user A computer device characterized by being created. A method for producing a label sheet attached to a one-touch key in a facsimile apparatus, comprising: an input device; a display device; a print output device; and a computer device connected to the facsimile device via an interface. , Storing the label sheet format, reading destination information of each one-touch key stored in the facsimile apparatus, and generating the written label sheet data in the stored format in the destination information read in the step And a step of converting the label sheet data and sending it to the print output device, and the level sheet is created via the print output device. How to create a label sheet. 3. A method for producing a facsimile label sheet by a computer apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the label sheet is displayed on a display device using the generated label sheet data, and the label sheet data displayed on the display device is displayed. And a step of editing based on an instruction from a user, and creating a label sheet using the edited label sheet data. 4. A method for producing a facsimile label sheet by a computer apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the function key identification information assigned to the one-touch key stored in the facsimile apparatus is read. A method for producing a label sheet for a facsimile by a computer device, wherein the label sheet is created by describing the identification information of the function key read in the step together with the destination information. 5. A method for producing a facsimile label sheet by a computer apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a step of identifying a font designated by a user, wherein the label is made up of characters of the font identified in the step. A method for producing a label sheet for a facsimile by a computer device, wherein the sheet is produced. 6. A method for producing a facsimile label sheet by a computer apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a step of specifying a character size designated by a user, wherein the character having the size specified in the step is used. A method for producing a label sheet for a facsimile by a computer device, wherein the label sheet is produced. A method for producing a facsimile label sheet by a computer device according to any one of claims 2 to 6, further comprising a step of specifying a color of a character designated by a user, wherein the character of the color specified in the step is used. A method for producing a label sheet for a facsimile by a computer device, wherein the label sheet is produced. 8. The method for producing a facsimile label sheet by a computer device according to claim 5, wherein the label sheet data designated by a user is sent to either the print output device or the facsimile device. A step of determining whether or not the label sheet data is sent to the print output device, a step of reading a character type such as a font, size, and color that can be output by the print output device from the print output device; If the destination of the label sheet data is the facsimile machine, a step of reading a character type such as a font, size, and color that can be output from the facsimile machine from the facsimile machine, and a character type used to create the label sheet Is limited to the read character type. Facsimile label sheet for how to create by. 9. A method for producing a facsimile label sheet by a computer device according to claim 2, wherein a plurality of label sheets corresponding to a plurality of character types such as font, size, color, etc. designated by a user. A step of creating data, and a step of arranging the created label sheet data on one sheet of printing paper, and a plurality of label sheets generated with different character types on one of the printing sheets. A method for producing a label sheet for a facsimile by a computer device, characterized in that printing is performed. A recording medium for recording a computer-readable program and data, wherein a program for causing a computer to execute the processing of each step according to any one of claims 2 to 9 is recorded. recoding media.

Images