JP3653605B2 - Facsimile device control method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a method for controlling a facsimile apparatus that can accommodate a public telephone line and has an answering machine function for recording a received voice after sending a response message and is capable of mounting a mobile phone.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Normally, a facsimile device shares a line with a telephone, and when an incoming call is detected, it starts a facsimile reception operation or performs a telephone call operation according to the function of the calling terminal. . Also, in this case, when an incoming call response is made, a device having a function of sending a response voice message notifying that the terminal is a facsimile machine and that a call can be made after waiting for a while is put into practical use. Yes.
[0003]
In addition, those with an answering machine function are also in practical use. When the answering machine mode is set, a response voice message notifying the calling terminal user that it is in the answering machine when answering an incoming call Is sent out to encourage you to leave an answering machine message.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
On the other hand, in recent years, mobile phones have become widespread, and the number of users who use them is increasing.
[0005]
However, the mobile communication network used by the mobile phone as a line is separate from the general public network, and therefore, the line cannot be shared like the facsimile apparatus as described above.
[0006]
Therefore, if it is possible to integrate and use the facsimile apparatus and the mobile phone utilized by the individual user, it is expected that the convenience of user information communication will be greatly improved. However, the facsimile apparatus and the mobile phone are different. There is a situation that it is difficult to integrate the facsimile apparatus and the mobile phone because the lines to be used are different.
[0007]
SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is that it provides a control device for a facsimile apparatus that can be used in an integrated manner with a facsimile apparatus and a mobile phone.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention is a method for controlling a facsimile apparatus which can accommodate a public telephone line and which has an answering machine function for recording a received voice after sending a response message, and is equipped with a mobile telephone. If not, when an incoming call is detected, a predetermined first response message is sent to let the calling user select whether to record a message or call a mobile phone, and the first response In response to the message, if the calling user does not connect to the mobile phone and fails to receive a predetermined facsimile procedure signal, the received voice is recorded by the answering machine function. When the recording is finished, a call is made to the mobile phone stored in advance, and when the mobile phone answers the incoming call, a notification that the answering message will be reproduced is sent. After sending a predetermined second response message to the mobile phone, the recorded answering message is played back and sent to the mobile phone, while the calling user carries the mobile phone in response to the first response message. If the telephone connection operation is not performed and a predetermined facsimile procedure signal is received thereafter, the predetermined facsimile incoming operation is executed thereafter, and the received image information is accumulated. When a call is made to a mobile phone stored in advance and the mobile phone responds to the incoming call, the mobile phone notifies that the image information has been received and sends a predetermined third response message requesting designation of the transfer destination of the image information to the mobile phone. When the transfer destination is designated in response to the third response message, the call is sent to the designated transfer destination and the stored received image information is transmitted. Those were.
[0018]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0019]
FIG. 1 shows an example of a group 3 facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. This group 3 facsimile apparatus can draw two lines from the public network, can be equipped with a mobile phone, and is also provided with a handset for a telephone call.
[0020]
In the figure, a system control unit 1 performs various control processes such as a control process of each part of the group 3 facsimile machine and a facsimile transmission control procedure process. The system memory 2 is executed by the system control unit 1. The control processing program and various data necessary for executing the processing program are stored, and the work area of the system control unit 1 is configured. The parameter memory 3 is a telephone of a mobile phone (described later). This is for storing various information unique to the group 3 facsimile apparatus such as a number, and the clock circuit 4 is for outputting current time information.
[0021]
The scanner 5 is for reading a document image with a predetermined resolution, the plotter 6 is for recording and outputting an image with a predetermined resolution, and the operation display unit 7 is for operating the facsimile apparatus. It consists of various operation keys and various displays.
[0022]
The encoding / decoding unit 8 encodes and compresses the image signal, and also decodes the encoded and compressed image information into the original image signal. The image storage device 9 performs encoding and compression. This is for storing a large number of image information in the selected state.
[0023]
The mobile phone interface circuit 10 charges a battery (described later) of the mobile phone 11 and detects whether or not the mobile phone 11 is set. The group 3 facsimile modem 9 is a group 3 facsimile modem function. Is a low-speed modem function (V.21 modem) for exchanging transmission procedure signals, and a high-speed modem function (V.17 modem, V.34 modem) for mainly exchanging image information. , V.29 modem, V.27ter modem, etc.).
[0024]
The network control device 13 is for accommodating two lines from the public network and connecting this group 3 facsimile apparatus to each line, and has an automatic outgoing / incoming function. In addition, the network control device 13 is provided with a handset 14 for calling.
[0025]
The voice recording / reproducing device 15 is for realizing the answering machine function. The voice recording / reproducing device 15 records the voice signal received via the network control device 13 as an answering message for each message, and calls the recorded answering message as appropriate. The message that has been played back is output to the outside via the speaker 16.
[0026]
The voice response device 17 responds and outputs various voice messages such as a response message at the time of incoming call response, and the voice memory 18 stores information of response messages to which the voice response device 17 responds. . Here, examples of the response message stored in the voice memory 18 include the following.
[0027]
Response message # 1 “Yes, this is ○○. I am absent right now. If you are faxing, please send it as it is. If you are on the phone, press“ # ”after the dial tone to connect to the mobile phone. To do. If you are recording, please enter a message. "
[0028]
Response message # 2 “This is a fax. A conversation request is in.”
[0029]
Reply message # 2 '"Could not connect to mobile phone."
[0030]
Response message # 3 “There was a message. Play it.”
[0031]
Response message # 4 “FAX received. Please enter the forwarding number after the dial tone.”
[0032]
The system control unit 1, the system memory 2, the parameter memory 3, the clock circuit 4, the scanner 5, the plotter 6, the operation display unit 7, the encoding / decoding unit 8, the image storage device 9, the mobile phone interface circuit 10, the group The 3 facsimile modem 12, the network control device 13, the voice recording / reproducing device 15, and the voice response device 17 are connected to an internal bus 19, and data exchange between these elements is mainly performed by the internal bus 19. Is done through.
[0033]
Also, exchange of transmission / reception signals between the network control device 13 and the group 3 facsimile modem 12, exchange of transmission / reception signals between the network control device 13 and the voice recording / reproducing device 15, network control device 13 and voice response device 17, The exchange of transmission / reception signals between the two is performed directly. Further, the signal of the hook switch of the handset 14 is output to the system control unit 1 via the internal bus 19.
[0034]
FIG. 2 shows an example of the operation display unit 7.
[0035]
In the figure, a start key 7a is used to input a command to start transmission / reception operation of the group 3 facsimile machine, and a stop key 7b is used to input a command to stop operation of the facsimile machine. The numeric keypad 7c is for inputting numeric (numeric) information such as a telephone number.
[0036]
The voice registration key 7d is operated when registering some voice messages stored in the voice memory 18, and the mobile registration key 7e is operated when registering the telephone number of the mobile phone 11. It is.
[0037]
The liquid crystal display 7f is used to display various messages from the group 3 facsimile apparatus to the operator.
[0038]
Note that the voice message input from the handset 14 after the voice recording key 7d is operated can be used, for example, as a response message in place of the response message # 1 described above. In this case, when sending such a response message, the voice message is reproduced from the voice recording / reproducing device 15 and sent out instead of sending the response message from the voice response device 17.
[0039]
FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of connection between the mobile phone interface circuit 10 and the mobile phone 11.
[0040]
In the figure, the mobile phone interface circuit 10 is provided with a charging circuit 10a comprising a diode D and a resistor R1, and an output terminal T1 of the charging circuit 10a and a terminal T2 connected to the ground terminal are connected to the mobile phone. When the mobile phone 11 is attached to the interface circuit 10, it contacts the input terminals T3 and T4 of the battery 11a of the mobile phone 11, whereby the charging circuit 10a charges the battery 11a.
[0041]
In addition, the mobile phone interface circuit 10 is provided with a switch 10b that is turned on by a pressing portion 11b provided on the mobile phone 11 when the mobile phone 11 is mounted. A contact signal SW1 of the switch 10b is The signal is output to the system control unit 1 as a signal for detecting whether the mobile phone 11 is attached or not. The resistor R2 is a pull-down resistor for dropping the contact signal SW1 to the ground level when the switch 10b is off.
[0042]
Therefore, when the mobile phone 11 is attached to the mobile phone interface circuit 10, the terminals T1 and T2 come into contact with the terminals T3 and T4, respectively, whereby the charging circuit 10a charges the battery 11a. At the same time, the switch 10b is turned on by the push portion 11b, and the contact signal SW1 is set to the logic H level.
[0043]
Further, when the cellular phone 11 is not attached to the cellular phone interface circuit 10, the switch 10b is turned off, whereby the contact signal SW1 is set to the logic L level.
[0044]
Therefore, the system control unit 1 determines that the mobile phone 11 is attached when the contact signal SW1 is at the logic H level, and the mobile phone 11 when the contact signal SW1 is at a logic-acquisition level. Can be determined to have been removed.
[0045]
FIG. 4 shows an example of the network control device 13.
[0046]
In the figure, lines LL1 and LL2 are connected to primary sides of transformers 23 and 24 via switches 21 and 22 for closing the line and generating dial pulses, respectively. Further, the ringing detectors 25 and 26 detect that the ringing signals are received from the lines LL1 and LL2, and the polar counter detectors 27 and 28 detect that the lines LL1 and LL2 are inverted in polarity, respectively. Is.
[0047]
The secondary side of the transformer 23 is connected to one of the switching connection ends 30a, 31a, 32a, 33a, 34a of the changeover switches 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, respectively, and the secondary side of the transformer 24 is Are connected to the other switching connection ends 30b, 31b, 32b, 33b, 34b of the changeover switches 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, respectively.
[0048]
The common contact 30c of the changeover switch 30 is connected to the group 3 facsimile modem 12, so that when the changeover switch 30 is switched to the changeover connection terminal 30a, the group 3 facsimile modem 12 is connected to the line LL1. When the changeover switch 30 is switched to the changeover connection end 30b, the group 3 facsimile modem 12 is connected to the line LL2.
[0049]
Further, the common contact 31c of the changeover switch 31 is connected to the audio recording / reproducing device 15, and accordingly, when the changeover switch 31 is switched to the changeover connection end 31a, the audio recording / reproducing device 15 is connected to the line LL1. When the changeover switch 31 is switched to the changeover connection end 31b, the voice recording / reproducing device 15 is connected to the line LL2.
[0050]
The common contact 32c of the changeover switch 32 is connected to the voice response device 17, so that when the changeover switch 32 is switched to the changeover connection end 32a, the voice response device 17 is connected to the line LL1. When the changeover switch 32 is switched to the changeover connection end 32b, the voice response device 17 is connected to the line LL2.
[0051]
The common contact 33c of the changeover switch 33 is connected to a hold tone generator 35 for generating a hold tone indicating that the line is being held, whereby the changeover switch 33 is connected to the changeover connection end 33a. During the switching operation, the holding tone output from the holding tone generator 35 is sent to the line LL1, and when the changeover switch 33 is switching to the switching connection end 33b, the holding tone generator 35 outputs the hold tone. Is sent to the line LL2.
[0052]
Further, the common contact 32c of the changeover switch 34 is connected to a call circuit 36 for connecting the handset 14 to make a call, so that when the changeover switch 34 is switched to the changeover connection end 34a, The user of the handset 14 can talk with the user on the other side of the line LL1, and when the changeover switch 34 is switched to the switching connection end 34b, the user of the handset 14 can communicate with the user on the other side of the line LL2. You can make a call.
[0053]
The switch 37 is for realizing a three-way call by interconnecting the secondary side of the transformer 23 and the secondary side of the transformer 24.
[0054]
Further, the detection signals S1 and S2 of the ringing detectors 25 and 26 and the detection signals S3 and S4 of the polar anti-detectors 27 and 28 are output to the system control unit 1, respectively. The control signals SC1 and SC2 control the operations of the switches 21 and 22, and the control signals SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6 and SC7 control the operations of the changeover switches 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34, respectively. The control signal SC8 controls the operation of the switch 37. These control signals SC <b> 1 to SC <b> 8 are output from the system control unit 1.
[0055]
With the above configuration, when the system control unit 1 is in a standby state, the system control unit 1 executes the processing shown in FIG. 5 to set an absence mode in which the mobile phone 11 is not attached.
[0056]
First, the contact signal SW1 is checked to determine whether or not the mobile phone 11 is attached (decision 101). When the mobile phone 11 is attached and the result of determination 101 is YES, since the absence mode is canceled, an absence mode flag for storing whether the absence mode is set is set. If the absence mode flag is set and the result of determination 102 is YES, the absence mode flag is reset (processing 103).
[0057]
Next, it is checked whether or not image information received and stored during the absence mode is stored in the image storage device 9 (determination 104), and the image information received and stored during the absence mode is checked. When information that has not been output is stored in the image storage device 9 and the result of determination 104 is YES, the received image information is taken out from the image storage device 9 and is encoded and decoded by the encoding / decoding unit 7. To the original image data (process 105), transfer the image data to the plotter 6, and record and output the received image (process 106). Further, the stored image information recorded and output at that time is stored as already output.
[0058]
Next, it is checked whether or not the message recording message is stored in the voice recording / reproducing device 15 (decision 107). When the result of the determination 107 in which the message recording message is stored in the voice recording / reproducing device 15 is YES, An answering machine message is reproduced (NO loop of process 108 and decision 109).
[0059]
When the mobile phone 11 is attached and the result of determination 101 is NO, it is checked whether the absence mode flag is reset (decision 110). When the absence mode flag is reset, When the result of determination 110 is YES, the absence mode is set (processing 111).
[0060]
Further, when the system control unit 1 detects an incoming call on any of the lines, the system control unit 1 executes the processes shown in FIGS. 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
[0061]
That is, when an incoming call is detected (the result of determination 201 is YES), the absence mode flag is checked to determine whether the absence mode is set (determination 202). When the absence mode is not set and the result of determination 202 is NO, normal incoming call processing is executed (step 203), and the operation when this incoming call is detected is terminated.
[0062]
If the absence mode is set and the result of determination 202 is YES, it is checked whether the handset 14 goes off-hook (determination 204). When the handset 14 goes off-hook and the result of determination 204 is YES, the line that has detected the incoming call is connected (process 205), and the response message # 1 described above is sent from the voice response device 17 (or the voice recording / playback device 15). It is sent out (process 206). At this time, the voice response device 17 (or the voice recording / reproducing device 15) is connected to the line where the incoming call is detected by the changeover switch 32 (or the changeover switch 31), and therefore the voice response device 17 (or the voice recording / reproducing device). The response message # 1 sent from the device 15) is sent to the line on which the incoming call is detected.
[0063]
Next, it is checked whether or not the signal CNG, which is a signal of the group 3 facsimile transmission procedure, has been received from the partner terminal (decision 207). When the signal CNG is received from the partner terminal and the result of determination 207 is YES, the partner terminal is a group 3 facsimile machine, so that a predetermined facsimile memory reception process is executed (process 208). A predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission procedure is executed between the two and the received image information is stored in the image storage device 9.
[0064]
When the processing 208 is completed (the result of the determination 209 is YES), the line that has responded to the incoming call is restored (processing 210), and a call is made to the telephone number of the mobile phone 11 stored in advance (processing 212).
[0065]
Thus, when the mobile phone 11 responds, the response message # 4 described above is sent from the voice response device 17 (process 213). When the user of the mobile phone 11 who has heard the response message # 4 operates and inputs the transfer destination telephone number, it is detected (the result of the determination 214 is YES).
[0066]
Then, the line called to the mobile phone 11 is restored (process 215), and the call is made to the transfer destination telephone number detected at that time (process 216). As a result, when the destination terminal responds to the incoming call, a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission procedure is executed (process 217), and the image information accumulated at that time is transmitted to the designated transfer destination group 3 facsimile apparatus.
[0067]
When the transmission of the image information is completed, the line called to the transfer destination is restored (process 218), the stored image information that has been transmitted is erased from the image storage device 9 (process 219), and a series of processing at the time of incoming call is performed. Exit.
[0068]
If the forwarding number is not input from the mobile phone 11 and the result of the determination 214 is NO, the line that made the call to the mobile phone 11 is restored (step 220), and a series of incoming calls is processed. finish.
[0069]
On the other hand, when the signal CNG is not received from the partner terminal and the result of determination 207 is NO, the partner terminal is a telephone. Therefore, in response to the response message # 1, it is checked whether or not the partner terminal has operated and input “#” (decision 221).
[0070]
When the other terminal inputs “#” and the result of determination 221 is YES, the changeover switch 33 is switched, and the hold tone generator 35 is connected to the line that has responded to the incoming call. A line hold process for generating a hold sound from the hold sound generator 35 is started (process 222), and a call is made to the telephone number of the mobile phone 11 stored in advance (process 223). At the same time, the response message # 2 described above is generated from the voice response device 17 and sent to the partner terminal (process 224).
[0071]
Further, it is checked whether or not the mobile phone 11 that made the call responds (decision 225). When the mobile phone 11 responds and the result of judgment 225 is YES, the on-hold tone generator 35 stops generating the hold tone. (Process 226), the switch 37 is turned on to connect the two lines (Process 227). As a result, the partner terminal involved in incoming call detection and the user of the mobile phone 11 can make a call.
[0072]
In this state, it is monitored that the partner terminal or mobile phone 11 is on-hook (NO loop of decision 228). If the partner terminal or mobile phone 11 is on-hook and the result of decision 228 is YES, the two lines are connected. Recovery is performed (process 229), and the process at the time of a series of incoming calls is terminated.
[0073]
Further, when the mobile phone 11 called in the process 223 does not respond and the result of the determination 225 is NO, the response message # 2 ′ described above is generated from the voice response device 17 and sent to the partner terminal. Then, the voice recording / playback device 15 records the voice message from the user of the partner terminal (processing 231, NO loop of judgment 232).
[0074]
When recording is completed (the result of judgment 232 is YES, processing 233), the line connected to the partner terminal is restored, and then a call is made to the telephone number of the mobile phone 11 stored in advance (processing 234). When the mobile phone 11 responds, the response message # 3 described above is transmitted from the voice response device 17 (process 235), and the voice message recorded at that time is reproduced from the voice recording / playback device 15 (process 236, determination). (NO loop of 237) When the reproduction of the voice message is completed and the result of determination 237 is YES, the line that has called the mobile phone 11 is restored (process 238), and the process at the time of a series of incoming calls is completed.
[0075]
On the other hand, if the handset 14 goes off-hook when an incoming call is detected and the result of determination 204 is YES, the user of the handset 14 has input the “#” key of the numeric keypad 7c for a three-way call, or , And wait until the handset 14 goes on-hook (NO loop of judgments 240 and 241). If the handset 14 is on-hook, the call is terminated, and the process returns to decision 201.
[0076]
Further, when the user of the handset 14 inputs the “#” key of the numeric keypad 7c for a three-party call and the result of the determination 240 is YES, the call is made to the phone number of the mobile phone 11 stored in advance. Call (process 242).
[0077]
Then, it is checked whether or not the mobile phone 11 that made the call responds (decision 243). When the mobile phone 11 responds and the result of the decision 243 is YES, the switch 37 is turned on to connect the two lines. Connect (process 244). At this time, since the other terminal and the user of the handset 14 are already in a call and the user of the mobile phone 11 is added, the user of the other terminal, the user of the handset 14 and the user of the mobile phone 11 involved in detecting incoming calls. You can make a three-party call.
[0078]
In this state, it is monitored that the partner terminal, handset 14 or mobile phone 11 is on-hook (NO loop of judgment 245), and when the partner terminal, handset 14 or mobile phone 11 is on-hook, judgment 245 If the result is YES, the two lines are restored (process 246), and the series of incoming calls is terminated.
[0079]
If the mobile phone 11 does not respond at this time and the result of determination 243 is NO, the above-mentioned response message # 2 ′ is transmitted from the voice response device 17, and the process proceeds to determination 245. A two-party call between the terminal user and the handset 14 user is performed.
[0080]
As described above, in this embodiment, when the mobile phone 11 is not attached at the time of an incoming call and the absence mode is set, if the other terminal is a group 3 facsimile apparatus, a facsimile reception operation is performed. The information is stored, and then the mobile phone 11 is called to notify the telephone number of the transfer destination facsimile, and the stored image information is transferred to the notified transfer destination facsimile. Image information received by the group 3 facsimile apparatus can be received, and immediacy of image information communication can be maintained, which is very convenient.
[0081]
Further, when the other terminal is a telephone terminal, a call is made to the mobile phone 11, and when the mobile phone 11 can be called, a call between the user of the other terminal and the user of the mobile phone 11 is made. Since it can be performed, the immediacy of the call can be maintained, which is very convenient.
[0082]
At that time, if the mobile phone 11 cannot be called, a voice response is sent to the user of the partner terminal and an answering message can be left. Is not wasted, the economy of communication can be improved, and the call service can be improved.
[0083]
Further, when the handset 14 is picked up at the time of an incoming call and the user desires a three-way call, the mobile phone 11 is called, and the three-way call by the user of the partner terminal, the user of the handset 14 and the user of the mobile phone 11 is called. Therefore, it is possible to make maximum use of the accommodated two lines and provide an advanced call service.
[0084]
On the other hand, when the absence mode is canceled and the mobile phone 11 is attached to the group 3 facsimile apparatus, the recorded message is reproduced and the received image information is recorded and output. It is convenient because it is possible to properly confirm the recorded message and received image when there is an incoming call in the absence mode.
[0085]
Note that the configuration for the three-party call is not limited to that of the above-described embodiment. Further, the contents of each response message are not limited to those described above as long as the contents have an equivalent purpose.
[0086]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, when a mobile phone is not attached at the time of an incoming call and the answering mode is set, if the other terminal is a group 3 facsimile apparatus, the facsimile reception operation is performed. The image information is stored, and then the mobile phone is called to notify the transfer destination facsimile telephone number, and the stored image information is transferred to the notified transfer destination facsimile. The image information received by the group 3 facsimile apparatus can be received, the immediacy of image information communication can be maintained, and the advantage of being very convenient is obtained.
[0088]
At that time, if the mobile phone could not be called, a voice response is sent to the user of the partner terminal and an answering message can be left. There is no waste, the economics of communication can be improved, and the call service can be improved.
[0090]
On the other hand, when the absence mode is canceled and a mobile phone is attached to the group 3 facsimile machine, the recorded message message is reproduced and the received image information is recorded and output. An answering message message and a received image when an incoming call is received in the mode can be appropriately confirmed, and there is an advantage that it is convenient.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a group 3 facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an operation display unit.
FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration example of connection between a mobile phone interface circuit and a mobile phone.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a network control device.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing example of a system control unit in a standby state.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a part of an example of processing when an incoming call is detected.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing another part of an example of processing upon detection of an incoming call.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing still another part of an example of processing upon detection of an incoming call.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing still another part of an example of processing upon detection of an incoming call.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the remaining part of an example of processing upon detection of an incoming call.

Claims (1)

In a method for controlling a facsimile apparatus capable of accommodating two lines of a public network and having an answering machine function for recording a received voice after sending a response message, and capable of mounting a mobile phone,
If the mobile phone is not attached, when a call is detected, a predetermined first response message is sent to let the calling user select whether to record a message or call the mobile phone,
In response to the first response message, if the calling user has not performed a connection operation to the mobile phone and has not received a predetermined facsimile procedure signal thereafter, the received voice is recorded as an answering machine. When the recording is finished by the telephone function and the recording is finished, a call is made to a mobile phone stored in advance, and when the mobile phone makes an incoming call response, a predetermined second response message for notifying that an answering message is to be reproduced is displayed. After sending it to the mobile phone, the recorded message is played back and sent to the mobile phone.
In response to the first response message, if the calling user does not perform a connection operation to the mobile phone and subsequently receives a predetermined facsimile procedure signal, the predetermined facsimile incoming call is performed thereafter. Execute the time operation, accumulate the received image information, and then call the mobile phone stored in advance, and when the mobile phone answers the incoming call, it notifies that the image information has been received and A predetermined third response message requesting designation of a transfer destination is sent to the mobile phone, and when a transfer destination is designated in response to the third response message, a call is made to the designated transfer destination. And transmitting the stored received image information. 8. A method of controlling a facsimile apparatus, comprising:

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