JP3709761B2 - Communication terminal device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a communication terminal device having image transfer and notification functions.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, in a conventional facsimile apparatus, an apparatus that receives facsimile image data, temporarily stores it in an image memory, and then transfers it to a pre-registered transfer destination has been put into practical use.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in a conventional facsimile apparatus, for example, when a person in charge of a company transfers facsimile image data to an outside office such as a sales office when the head office is not at the head office, the person in charge is in a business activity and arrives at the sales office. If not, the person in charge cannot tell whether the facsimile image data has been transferred.
[0004]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems, and in a communication terminal apparatus having an image data transfer function, a facsimile apparatus capable of knowing the fact of transfer even when the recipient of the transferred image data is out. It is to provide a communication terminal device.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The communication terminal device according to the present invention includes a storage unit for storing image data, and after receiving the image data from the sender and storing the image data together with the sender information in the storage unit, the stored image data is transferred to a predetermined transfer destination. Control means for informing the notification destination corresponding to the transfer destination of the fact that the image data has been transferred and the sender information,
The control means omits the notification when the image data from the same sender is transferred within a predetermined time from the previous notification based on the sender information,
The control means performs the above notification based on the caller information when image data from a caller different from the caller transferred immediately before is transferred.
[0008]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0009]
<Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a facsimile apparatus 20 having an image transfer and notification function according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a system configuration for performing an image transfer and notification function according to the present embodiment. FIG. 1 and 2, the facsimile apparatus 20 is an apparatus having an image transfer and notification function. As shown in FIG. 2, when an incoming call is received from the caller facsimile apparatus 31, as shown below, It is characterized in that, after transferring to the transfer destination facsimile apparatus 32 via the public telephone network 30, the notification of the transfer and the caller information are notified to the notification destination mobile phone 33.
[0010]
The facsimile apparatus 20 of this embodiment is a facsimile apparatus having an image transfer and notification function, and includes an image memory 8 that stores image data. The main control unit 1 receives image data from a sender facsimile apparatus 31. And stored in the image memory 8 (step S25 in FIG. 5), the stored image data is transferred to the transfer destination facsimile apparatus 32 registered in advance in the transfer destination table 7a in the RAM 7 (steps S34 to S38 in FIG. 6). ), The fact that the image data has been transferred and the sender information are notified to the notification destination mobile phone 33 corresponding to the transfer destination in the transfer destination table 7a (steps S46 and S47 in FIG. 7). Here, the main control unit 1 performs the above notification when image data from a caller different from the caller transferred immediately before is transferred (NO in step S42 in FIG. 7), and also from the previous notification to a predetermined value. When image data from the same sender is transferred within the time (NO in step S43), the above notification is omitted.
[0011]
In FIG. 1, a facsimile machine 20 has a conventional facsimile communication function such as a G3 system and also an image transfer and notification function. The main control unit 1 is specifically composed of a CPU, and is connected to the following hardware units via the bus 13 to control them, and executes various software functions to be described later. The image reading unit 2 reads a document with a scanner using a CCD or the like, and outputs dot image data converted into black and white binary. The image recording unit 3 is an electrophotographic printer or the like, and prints out image data received from another facsimile apparatus by facsimile communication as a hard copy and records it. The display unit 4 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display device (LCD) or a CRT display, and displays the operation state of the facsimile device 20 and displays image data of a document to be transmitted and received image data. .
[0012]
The operation unit 5 includes character keys necessary for operating the facsimile apparatus 20, a dial keypad, a speed dial key, a one-touch dial key, various function keys, and the like. In addition, you may comprise so that a part or all of the various keys of this operation part 5 may be substituted by making the above-mentioned display part 4 into a touch panel system.
[0013]
The ROM 6 stores in advance various software programs that are necessary for the operation of the facsimile apparatus 20 and executed by the main control unit 1. Here, the programs are at least the incoming and transfer processes shown in FIGS. 5 to 7. including. The RAM 7 is configured by SRAM, flash memory, or the like, and is used as a working area for the main control unit 1 to store temporary data generated when the program is executed. When a flash memory is used as the RAM 7, the contents of the data are not lost even when the power is cut off due to a power failure, movement of the device, or the like. The image memory 8 is composed of a DRAM or the like, and stores image data to be transmitted or received image data. Note that the RAM 7 and the image memory 8 may be constituted by a hard disk memory.
[0014]
The speech synthesizer 9 includes, for example, a pulse generator, a noise generator, a variable gain amplifier, and a filter. The speech synthesizer 9 is controlled by the main controller 1 using a known speech synthesis method. After converting the text data of the character string to be synthesized into a predetermined parameter time series, the pulse generator is controlled based on the pitch, and the pulse generator and noise generator are selected based on switching between voiced and unvoiced The character string speech is synthesized by controlling the variable gain amplifier based on the amplitude value and controlling the filter based on the filter coefficient value, and then the NCU 11 and the public telephone line. It is sent to the other party or transfer destination via L. In the present embodiment, the speech synthesizer 9 based on the control signal of the main controller 1 outputs image data “N communication from (source name) has been transferred to (transfer destination name)”. The voice including the information indicating the transfer and the sender information is synthesized and sent to the notification destination via the public telephone line L. Here, N is the number of image data transferred.
[0015]
The fax modem 10 is a modem connected to the public telephone line L and having a function of a fax modem for normal facsimile communication. The fax modem 10 demodulates data of outgoing telephone number information received as an FSK signal and sends it to the main control unit 1. Output. The NCU (Network Control Unit) 11 temporarily closes and opens the DC loop of the analog public telephone line L and the hooking signal (the DC loop in the public telephone line L temporarily for a predetermined short time). A hardware circuit that sends an automatic dialing function and connects the fax modem 10 to the public telephone line L as necessary. Here, the NCU 11 detects an ID receiving terminal activation signal and a normal telephone call signal in an outgoing telephone number notification service (for example, “number display service” in NTT), and an outgoing telephone number if necessary. A primary response signal and a secondary response signal in the notification service can be transmitted. The NCU 11 may be connected to a baseband transmission type digital line (for example, an ISDN line) via a predetermined terminal adapter and a DSU (Subscriber Line Termination Unit: Digital Service Unit).
[0016]
The facsimile apparatus 20 of the present embodiment configured as described above has an image transfer and notification function in addition to a normal facsimile communication function such as the G3 method. In the facsimile communication function, the dot image data read by the image reading unit 2 is encoded by software in accordance with an encoding method such as MH, MR, or MMR defined in the facsimile communication standard, and then the counterpart facsimile machine On the other hand, the encoded data received from the facsimile machine of the other party is also decoded into image data by software and output from the image recording unit 3 as a hard copy. The image memory 8 stores the image data as necessary, and conversely outputs the stored image data as necessary.
[0017]
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the transfer destination table 7a of FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, in the transfer destination table 7a, for each caller, the name of the caller, the caller's facsimile number, the transfer destination's name, the transfer destination's facsimile number, necessity of notification, voice or character notification The format and notification destination number are stored in a table format. In the present embodiment, the notification destination is, for example, the mobile phone 33, and the notification-type “voice” is a voice connection using the voice synthesizer 9, indicating that the image data has been transferred and the caller information is connected through a telephone line. The information is combined and notified to the notification destination, and the “character” in the notification format indicates that the image data has been transferred by performing packet transmission for transmitting character mail (for example, a short mail provided by NTT DOCOMO). And it notifies by transmitting the character data containing sender | caller information to an alerting | reporting destination. The text mail may be Internet mail transmitted via the Internet. In this case, an Internet mail address is described in the notification destination number of the transfer destination table 7a, and the facsimile apparatus 20 is connected to the Internet via, for example, a router apparatus, and an electronic mail for notification is sent from the facsimile apparatus 20 to a predetermined number. It is transmitted to the notification destination.
[0018]
4 to 7 are flowcharts showing incoming and transfer processing executed by the main control unit 1 of the facsimile apparatus of FIG.
[0019]
In FIG. 4, it is first determined whether or not a 16 Hz incoming signal has been detected in step S1, and the process of step S1 is repeated until the answer is YES. If YES, the incoming rate signal of 16 Hz has a make-up rate in step S2. It is determined whether it is 50%, that is, whether it is reception by the calling telephone number notification service. If YES in step S2, the process proceeds to step S3. If NO, the process proceeds to step S7. In step S3, a DC loop is formed with the exchange and a primary response signal is transmitted. In step S4, the outgoing telephone number information registered in the exchange in advance by the telecommunications carrier based on the outgoing telephone number notification service is detected. It is determined whether or not. If YES in step S4, the process proceeds to step S5. If NO, the process waits for 7 seconds in step S11, waits for the switch-out timeout, rejects the incoming call, and then opens the line in step S12. And the transfer process ends.
[0020]
Whether the calling telephone number information is stored in a temporary memory (not shown) in the RAM 7 in step S5, a reception completion signal is transmitted with the DC loop interrupted in step S6, and then a call signal is detected in step S7. Is determined, and it is determined in step S8 whether or not it is off-hook. In steps S7 and S8, the process is repeated until YES, and when both are YES, in step S9, a DC loop is formed with the exchange and a secondary response signal is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. .
[0021]
In step S21 in FIG. 5, a DIS signal is transmitted, a TSI signal is detected in step S22, and then a DCS signal and a training signal are detected in step S23. Further, a CFR signal is transmitted in step S24, and image data is received and stored in the image memory 8 in step S25. Then, after detecting the EOP signal in step S26 and sending the MCF signal, the line is opened in step S27 and the process proceeds to step S31 in FIG.
[0022]
In step S31 of FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not the transfer mode has been set. If YES, the process proceeds to step S32. If NO, the process proceeds to step S33. In step S32, it is determined whether or not the caller should be transferred. If YES, the process proceeds to step S34. If NO, the process proceeds to step S33. In step S33, the image recording unit 3 is used to print an image of the image data on a recording sheet, and the incoming and transfer processing ends. On the other hand, in step S34, the caller's number is specified based on the caller telephone number information by the caller telephone number information service or the TSI signal used in the facsimile communication procedure, and the caller specified above based on the transfer destination table 7a in the RAM 7. After obtaining the data including the name of the transfer destination, the facsimile number, the necessity of notification, the notification format, and the notification destination number corresponding to the person, the user dials the image data transfer destination to make a call. Then, a DIS signal from the transfer destination is detected in step S35, a DCS signal and a training signal are transmitted in step S36, and a CFR signal is detected in step S37. In step S38, the received image data in the image memory 8 is read out and sent to the transfer destination. Then, in step S39, the EOP signal is sent, the MCF signal is detected, and the DCN signal is sent. In step S40, the line is opened and the process proceeds to step S41 in FIG.
[0023]
In step S41, based on the transfer necessity information in the transfer destination table 7a, it is determined whether or not the communication is from a caller to be notified. The incoming and transfer processes are terminated without notifying first. Next, in step S42, it is determined whether or not the caller is the same as the caller of the communication transferred immediately before. If YES, the process proceeds to step S43. If NO, the process proceeds directly to step S44. That is, when image data from a caller different from the caller transferred immediately before is transferred, the process proceeds to step S44 and the notification is performed. In step S43, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time or more has passed since the previous transfer. If YES, the process proceeds to step S44. If NO, the incoming call and transfer process ends without notifying the notification destination. To do. That is, when image data from the same sender is transferred within a predetermined time from the previous notification, the above notification is omitted.
[0024]
Next, in step S44, the telephone number of the notification destination mobile phone is dialed to make a call. In step S45, it is determined whether or not the notification format is voice. If YES, in step S46, “(source name) ) The image data from () has been transferred to (name of transfer destination) N ”(here, the data acquired from the transfer destination table 7a in step S34 is inserted in (). ) Is synthesized by using the speech synthesizer 9 and converted into synthesized speech and sent to the mobile phone 33 that is the notification destination. Then, the line is opened in step S48, and the incoming call and transfer processing ends. On the other hand, if NO in step S45 and the notification format is text, in step S47, the notification message “N communications from (source name) has been transferred to (destination name)” is text. The packet is transmitted with the information, and the incoming and transfer processing is completed.
[0025]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the main control unit 1 receives the image data from the sender facsimile device 31 and stores it in the image memory 8 (step S25 in FIG. 5), and then stores the stored image data. Is transferred to the transfer destination facsimile apparatus 32 registered in advance in the transfer destination table 7a in the RAM 7 (steps S34 to S38 in FIG. 6), and the fact that the image data has been transferred and the sender information are stored in the transfer destination table 7a. The notification is made to the notification destination mobile phone 33 corresponding to the transfer destination (steps S46 and S47 in FIG. 7). Accordingly, it can be readily understood that the image data has been transferred when the user is away from home, and there is no need to inquire about the transfer of the image data, and the operability can be greatly improved.
[0026]
Further, the main control unit 1 performs the above notification when image data from a caller different from the caller transferred immediately before is transferred (NO in step S42 in FIG. 7), and for a predetermined time from the previous notification. When the image data from the same sender is transferred (NO in step S43), the above notification is omitted. Therefore, useless notification can be omitted, and it is not bothered by frequent use notification. In addition, there is an advantage that it is easy to understand when informing by voice synthesis sound because it is informed by voice.
[0027]
<Modification>
In the above embodiment, the example of the facsimile apparatus 20 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a telephone, a data communication apparatus, etc. connected to a public network such as a public telephone network or a public digital circuit network. It can apply to the communication terminal device containing.
[0028]
In the above embodiment, in step S47 or S48 of FIG. 7, the name of the sender and the name of the transfer destination are notified to the notification destination. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the name of the source is replaced. The telephone number or facsimile number of the caller may be used, or the telephone number or facsimile number of the transfer destination may be used instead of the name of the transfer destination. In step S47 or S48 in FIG. 7, the number N of transmitted image data is notified, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be omitted.
[0029]
In the above embodiment, the process of step S42 may be omitted. The notification destination is not limited to the mobile phone 33, but may be a communication terminal device such as a PHS phone, a normal phone, or a facsimile device, for example, a modem device of a notebook personal computer.
[0030]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, according to the communication terminal device of the present invention, the storage means for storing the image data and the image data received from the caller and stored in the storage means, the stored image data is transferred in a predetermined manner. And a control means for informing the notification destination corresponding to the transfer destination of the fact that the image data has been transferred and the sender information. Accordingly, it can be readily understood that the image data has been transferred when the user is away from home, and there is no need to inquire about the transfer of the image data, and the operability can be greatly improved.
[0031]
Further, in the communication terminal device, the control means performs the above notification when image data from a caller different from the caller transferred immediately before is transferred. Furthermore, in the communication terminal device, the control means omits the notification when image data from the same sender is transferred within a predetermined time from the previous notification. Therefore, useless notification can be omitted, and it is not bothered by frequent use notification.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a facsimile machine 20 having an image transfer and notification function according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a system configuration for performing an image transfer and notification function according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a transfer destination table 7a in FIG. 1;
4 is a flowchart showing a first part of incoming and transfer processing executed by the main control unit 1 of the facsimile apparatus of FIG. 1; FIG.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a second part of incoming and transfer processing executed by the main control unit 1 of the facsimile apparatus of FIG. 1;
6 is a flowchart showing a third part of incoming and transfer processing executed by the main control unit 1 of the facsimile apparatus of FIG. 1;
7 is a flowchart showing a fourth part of incoming and transfer processing executed by the main control unit 1 of the facsimile apparatus of FIG. 1; FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... main control part,
6 ... ROM,
7 ... RAM,
7a: Transfer destination table,
8 ... Image memory,
9: Speech synthesis unit,
10. Fax modem,
11 ... NCU,
12 ... handset,
13 ... Bus
20 ... facsimile machine,
30 ... public telephone network,
31. Caller facsimile machine,
32. Transfer destination facsimile machine,
33. Notification destination mobile phone,
L: Public telephone line.

Claims (1)

Storage means for storing image data, and after receiving image data from the sender and storing it together with the sender information in the storage means, the stored image data is transferred to a predetermined transfer destination, the fact that the image data has been transferred, and transmission Control means for informing the notification destination corresponding to the transfer destination of the person information,
The control means omits the notification when the image data from the same sender is transferred within a predetermined time from the previous notification based on the sender information,
The said control means performs said alert | report when the image data from the different sender | caller different from the sender | caller transferred immediately before based on the said sender | caller information, The communication terminal device characterized by the above-mentioned.

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