JP4055301B2 - Communication apparatus and storage medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a communication apparatus such as a facsimile apparatus and a telephone apparatus, and a storage medium storing a program for controlling the communication apparatus.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  For example, a facsimile machine reads a document on which characters or photographs are recorded by reading means, and transmits / receives the reading result (hereinafter referred to as “page data”) to / from other facsimile machines. However, transmission and reception are generally performed by adding front data for a cover page such as a cover page indicating a transmission source and a transmission destination to the top of page data. Such front data is created by the user himself / herself as a cover page manuscript and is read together with other manuscripts to create front data and add it to the page data. A cover page addition function for automatically adding front data by an operation on an operation panel is known.
[0003]
  On the other hand, some multifunctional facsimile machines have a timer transmission function for automatically transmitting page data stored in advance in a memory or the like to a designated transmission destination at a time set by a user. . Furthermore, there is a batch transmission function as a further enhancement of the timer transmission function. This batch transmission function is, for example, a set of related pages that are read by a user's one-time reading instruction and specified a destination and a transmission time, and a plurality of such jobs are stored in a memory or the like in advance. If there is a job that has reached the transmission time set by the user, it is determined whether it is another job that specifies the same transmission destination. , It is a one-time transmission in a batch. According to such a batch transmission function, even when page data of a plurality of jobs is transmitted to the same transmission destination, it is not necessary to perform dial transmission for each job, and the page data is transmitted continuously. And the line usage time can be shortened.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  When using the batch transmission function in the facsimile apparatus, as in the case of general facsimile transmission, the sender user can send a batch including a cover page for each job unit. Whether or not the corresponding front page front data is included in the page data is up to the user. That is, if the front data is stored in the memory in advance, the state including the front data is regarded as one job unit and transmitted. However, if the page data subject to batch transmission does not include front data, it is difficult for the transmission destination to consider all the received page data as one job unit or to determine the separation of job units. Therefore, it was pointed out as a defect of the batch transmission function.
[0005]
  The present invention has been proposed in view of the above points, and even when a plurality of job unit data is batch-transmitted in batch, the job unit delimiter can be easily identified at the transmission destination. An object of the present invention is to provide a communication device that can be used, and a storage medium that stores a program for controlling the communication device.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to achieve the above object, a communication device according to the first aspect of the present invention provides:Send and receive page data containing images to and from other communication devices via a communication lineA communication device,Among a plurality of transmission jobs including at least a transmission destination, a transmission scheduled time, and the page data stored in a memory and waiting for transmission, the transmission transmission time satisfies a predetermined condition and the transmission destination is the same. In batch transmission means for collectively transmitting page data of a plurality of transmission jobs to the transmission destination when the scheduled transmission time arrives, and timer transmission reservation processing for allowing the user to input the contents of the transmission job, When a plurality of page data included in a plurality of transmission jobs stored in the memory are collectively transmitted by the batch transmission unit, front data for a cover page is inserted at the head of the page data of each transmission job. Valid / invalid information setting means for setting whether or not the process to be transmitted is valid, and the flow for the cover page. In the batch data transmission processing of a plurality of page data included in a plurality of transmission jobs by the front data generation means for generating the data and the batch transmission means, the valid / invalid set for each transmission job by the valid / invalid information setting means Front data transmission control means for inserting and transmitting the front data for the cover page created by the front data creation means at the head of the page data of each transmission job based on the information.It is characterized by that.
[0007]
  According to such a communication device,Reserving timer transmission reservations for a plurality of transmission jobs in a process for collectively transmitting page data of a plurality of transmission jobs whose transmission destinations satisfy the predetermined conditions and have the same transmission destination when the transmission scheduled time arrives Based on the valid / invalid information set for each transmission job in the process, the front data for the cover page is inserted at the top of the page data of each transmission job and transmitted.So at the destination,SendJoBugoAnd include front datapageReceive data continuously and reproduce the cover page based on such front data,Multiple transmissionsjobpage ofEven if you send batch data in batches,SendJoOfEasy to check the cover page for each breakEach transmissionJoTheCan be distinguished.Further, since the front data of each transmission job is inserted based on the valid / invalid information set for each transmission job, a cover page is duplicated for a transmission job in which the page data includes a cover page. It can be prevented from being added.
[0008]
  A communication device according to a second aspect of the present invention is the communication device according to the first aspect,The valid / invalid information setting means includes a display control means for displaying an inquiry as to whether or not to insert front data for the cover page on the display unit, and either valid or invalid for the inquiry by the user's operation. And an input means for inputting information.
[0009]
  According to such a communication apparatus, the communication apparatus according to claim 1Similar toeffectGetbe able to.
[0010]
  Further, the communication device according to the invention described in claim 3 is the communication device according to claim 1.Or 2The communication device according to claim 1,When batch transmission processing of the page data of the plurality of transmission jobs is performed by the batch transmission means, the batch transmission means is not included in the batch transmission processing, but other destinations whose transmission destination is the same and the scheduled transmission time has arrived. And determining means for determining whether or not there is a transmission job. When the determination means determines that there is another transmission job, the batch transmission means sends the other transmission job to the batch transmission processing. The front data transmission control means includes the valid / invalid information set in the other transmission job by the valid / invalid information setting means. The cover page front data created by the front data creation means is inserted at the beginning of the page data of the other transmission job based on the above and transmitted..
[0011]
  According to such a communication device, claim 1Or 2In addition to the effects of the communication device described inWhen a batch transmission process is performed for multiple transmission jobs, it is not included in the batch transmission process, but if there is another transmission job with the same destination and the scheduled transmission time, Since the transmission job is included in the batch transmission process and transmitted to the other party, front page data for the cover page is also inserted at the top of the page data of the other transmission job based on the valid / invalid information. The transmission process of the transmission job does not require dialing and is efficientCan be sent.
[0012]
[0013]
[0014]
[0015]
[0016]
  Claims4The storage medium of the invention described inA computer-readable storage medium that stores a program that causes a computer to function as a communication device that transmits and receives page data including an image content to and from another communication device via a communication line. Among a plurality of transmission jobs including at least a transmission destination, a transmission scheduled time, and the page data that are stored in the transmission waiting state, and the transmission destination satisfies the predetermined condition and the transmission destination is the same. In the batch transmission means for collectively transmitting the page data of the transmission job to the transmission destination when the scheduled transmission time has arrived, and the timer transmission reservation process for allowing the user to input the content of the transmission job, A plurality of page data included in a plurality of transmission jobs stored in the memory are stored in the batch transmission unit. Valid / invalid information setting means for setting information as to whether or not to enable the process of inserting and transmitting cover page front data at the beginning of page data of each transmission job when being transmitted all at once; In the batch data transmission process of a plurality of page data included in a plurality of transmission jobs by the front transmission data generation unit for generating the front data for the cover page and the batch transmission unit, the transmission / reception information setting unit sets each transmission job. Front data transmission control means for inserting and transmitting the cover page front data created by the front data creation means at the head of the page data of each transmission job based on the set valid / invalid information. Memorized the program to functionIt is characterized by that.
[0017]
  According to such a storage medium, based on the stored programComputerThe operation of the communication device according to the first aspect can be realized by operating.
[0018]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
[0019]
  FIG. 1 is a circuit block diagram showing an embodiment of a communication apparatus according to the present invention. In the present embodiment, a facsimile apparatus is applied as an example of a communication apparatus. The facsimile apparatus shown in this figure includes a CPU 1, an NCU 2, a RAM 3, a modem 4, a ROM 5, an EEPROM 6, a gate array 7, a codec 8, a DMAC 9, a reading unit 11, a recording unit 12, an operation unit 13, a display unit 14, and the like. Configured. The CPU 1, NCU 2, RAM 3, modem 4, ROM 5, EEPROM 6, gate array 7, codec 8, and DMAC 9 are connected to each other by a bus line 15. The bus line 15 includes an address bus, a data bus, and a control signal line. A reading unit 11, a recording unit 12, an operation unit 13, and a display unit 14 are connected to the gate array 7.
[0020]
  The CPU 1 controls the entire facsimile apparatus. The NCU 2 is connected to the public telephone line 16 and performs network control. The RAM 3 is backed up by a rechargeable battery or the like, and provides a work area for the CPU 1 and various storage areas. The modem 4 modulates or demodulates facsimile data. The ROM 5 stores data such as various programs and setting values. The EEPROM 6 stores various flags and setting information. For example, the batch transmission function ON / OFF setting is stored in the EEPROM 6. The gate array 7 functions as an input / output interface for the CPU 1. The codec 8 encodes and decodes facsimile data. The DMAC 9 writes and reads data to and from the RAM 3.
[0021]
  The reading unit 11 reads an image from a document sheet to be transmitted. The recording unit 12 prints out an image based on the received page data on a sheet by, for example, an inkjet method or a thermal transfer method. The operation unit 13 includes a group of key switches, accepts user operations such as telephone numbers and transmission / reception operations, and transmits them to the CPU 1. The display unit 14 includes a display panel such as an LCD or LED, and displays status information and setting information of the entire apparatus.
[0022]
  Although not shown in FIG. 1, the facsimile apparatus can be connected to a personal computer or the like via a serial cable or a parallel cable and used as a printer or a scanner.
[0023]
  Explaining the main point, this facsimile apparatus transmits / receives page data mainly containing images such as characters and photographs to / from the other party. However, when a predetermined time set by the user comes, the RAM 3 It has a timer transmission function that automatically transmits page data stored in In addition, a batch transmission function is provided that collectively transmits a set of related pages stored in the RAM 3 or the like as a job unit, and jobs for which the same transmission destination is designated. Furthermore, by using the batch transmission function and the timer transmission function together, it is also possible to collectively transmit data for each job in which the same transmission destination and the same transmission time are set. Information regarding the scheduled transmission time and the scheduled transmission destination based on the timer transmission function and the batch transmission function is stored in the RAM 3 or the like as schedule management information, and the CPU 1 controls the operation based on the schedule management information.
[0024]
  In addition, when batch data is transmitted in batches for a plurality of job units, if there is no cover page front data such as a cover page, which is the first page for each job unit, the transmission destination will have multiple Difficult to determine job unit breaks. Therefore, this facsimile machine has a cover page insertion function that automatically creates cover page front data as a function to supplement the batch transmission function, and adds the front data for each job and transmits it in batch transmission. Is provided. This cover page insertion function can be disabled according to user settings. Further, the conventional cover page addition function can be operated separately from the cover page insertion function, and the cover is operated by operating the operation unit 13 during normal transmission without reading data (page data) stored in the RAM 3. By operating the page addition function, it is possible to perform transmission with the front page cover data added for each transmission.
[0025]
  FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the cover page insertion function, and will be briefly described with reference to this figure. For example, when there are three jobs A to C to be batch-transmitted, each job A to Front data F1 to F3 are added for each C, and the page data is in a state of waiting for transmission. When batch transmission is started in the order of jobs A to C, the documents A1 to C3 are printed out in the order of jobs A to C, with cover pages V1 to V3 at the top. Such front data F1 to F3 are created for each job under the control of the CPU 1 when memory transmission such as timer transmission is designated during the operation of the batch transmission function. Sending information such as the number of original pages to be written on the cover pages V1 to V3 to be included is included. Accordingly, the cover page V1 is followed by the number of pages indicating that two originals A1 and A2 have been sent, and the cover page V2 is marked with the number of pages corresponding to one original B1. The cover page V3 describes the number of pages corresponding to the three originals C1 to C3.
[0026]
  That is, when performing batch transmission to the same transmission destination, the CPU 1 uses the transmission schedule information management means for managing the transmission planned information designated for each job unit of data and the same transmission schedule information management means. The data is managed as the destination, and is managed as the same transmission destination by the front data creation means that creates the front data for the cover page and the transmission schedule information management means for each job data that is the target of batch transmission, and batch transmission And batch transmission control means for adding the front data created by the front data creation means and sending it for each job unit when transmitting the data of the job unit to be processed sequentially in a predetermined job order. .
[0027]
  The ROM 5 is a storage medium that stores a program for controlling a communication apparatus having a batch transmission function that collectively transmits data in units of jobs for which the same transmission destination is specified. When performing batch transmission to a transmission destination, the transmission planned information management program for managing the transmission planned destination specified for each job unit data and the same transmission planned destination based on the transmission planned information management program It is managed as the same scheduled transmission destination based on the transmission schedule information management program and the front data creation program for creating the front data for the cover page for each job unit data that is managed and is subject to batch transmission. When sending data for each job subject to batch transmission in the order of a predetermined job, Based on the data creation program realizes a storage medium storing a program including a batch transmission control program for transmitting by adding front data created for each job unit.
[0028]
  Next, the operation of the facsimile apparatus having the above configuration, particularly the operation based on the operation of the batch transmission function will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0029]
  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation procedure of the CPU 1 that performs timer transmission reservation processing, and FIG. 4 is a flowchart that shows the operation procedure of the CPU 1 that performs batch transmission processing.
[0030]
  First, in the facsimile apparatus, in the case of timer transmission, reservation processing for timer transmission shown in FIG. 3 is performed in accordance with the operation of the batch transmission function. As shown in FIG. 3, prior to starting the timer transmission reservation process, the CPU 1 determines whether or not the timer transmission mode has been selected by the user (S1).
[0031]
  When the timer transmission mode is selected (S1: YES), the CPU 1 determines whether or not the scheduled transmission time is input by the user (S2).
[0032]
  When the scheduled transmission time is input (S2: YES), the CPU 1 sets and stores the scheduled transmission time in the RAM 3 or the like as schedule management information (S3).
[0033]
  Subsequently, the CPU 1 uses the display unit 14 to prompt the input of the telephone number of the planned transmission destination, and determines whether or not the user has input the telephone number (S4).
[0034]
  When the telephone number of the scheduled transmission destination is input (S4: YES), the CPU 1 sets and saves the telephone number of the planned transmission destination in the RAM 3 or the like as schedule management information (S5). At this time, as a method of inputting the telephone number, in addition to directly inputting the telephone number, an abbreviated number registered in the telephone book in advance may be input.
[0035]
  Further, the CPU 1 displays an inquiry as to whether or not to insert a cover page, that is, whether to use the cover page insertion function, on the display unit 14 and whether or not the user has instructed insertion of the cover page. Judgment is made (S6). At this time, in addition to setting a document collected by the user as one job unit to be transmitted by the timer in the reading unit 11, the user designates page data for each job already stored in the RAM 3 or the like by a key operation. May be. Note that the result instructed in response to the inquiry about whether or not to insert a cover page is added and managed together with the scheduled transmission destination as front data addition valid / invalid information. Specifically, “invalid” is set when the insertion of the cover page is instructed, and “invalid” when not instructed. Here, the inquiry as to whether or not the cover page is automatically inserted at the time of batch transmission is performed by the cover page insertion function if the document to be read later includes a document to be a cover page. This is to prevent a cover page from being added.
[0036]
  When the insertion of the cover page is instructed (S6: YES), the CPU 1 creates the front data for the cover page with respect to the original set on the reading unit 11 or the page data for each job designated by the user. (S7). The front data created in S7 is information obtained by converting the same contents as a cover sheet and the like, and the information content includes bibliographic items such as the number of transmissions, names of transmission sources and transmission destinations, and comments. Data. Here, a comment or the like to be written by the user is stored in the RAM 3 or the like as front data according to the user's writing operation, but the number of transmissions or the like is automatically stored as front data in a later process.
[0037]
  After completing the series of processes as described above, the CPU 1 determines whether or not the start button has been pressed by the user (S8). If the start button has been pressed (S8: YES), the CPU 1 reads the reading button. Read data is acquired based on the original set in the section 11, and the read data is stored in the RAM 3 or the like as page data to be transmitted (S9). At this time, the number of pages to be transmitted is added to the schedule management information by counting the number of pages of page data. If page data for each job already stored in the RAM 3 or the like is designated without setting the document in the reading unit 11, the designated page data is set as data to be transmitted. The page data is associated with the front data to be transmitted at the head, and is linked to the schedule management information.
[0038]
  Further, the CPU 1 causes the display unit 14 to display an inquiry as to whether or not there is a transmission request for the next job unit for which the timer transmission is to be specified, and the user has a transmission request for the next job unit. In the case (S10: YES), the process returns to S6 again. By repeating the series of processes from S6 to S10 in this way, the job unit data to be transmitted by the timer is sequentially stored.
[0039]
  In S10, when there is no transmission request for the next job unit (S10: NO), the CPU 1 ends the timer transmission reservation process.
[0040]
  If the start button is not pressed in S8 (S8: NO), the CPU 1 does not perform the next process until the start button is pressed.
[0041]
  If the insertion of the cover page is not instructed in S6 (S6: NO), the CPU 1 proceeds to S8 without performing the front data creation process of S7.
[0042]
  If the telephone number of the scheduled transmission destination is not input in S4 (S4: NO), the CPU 1 does not perform the next process until the telephone number is input.
[0043]
  In S2, when the scheduled transmission time is not input (S2: NO), the CPU 1 does not perform the next process until the scheduled transmission time is input.
[0044]
  In S1, when the timer transmission mode is not selected (S1: NO), the CPU 1 stands by without starting the timer transmission reservation process.
[0045]
  When a plurality of job unit data to be transmitted by the timer is reserved as described above, if the batch transmission function is in operation, the CPU 1 performs the batch transmission process shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 1 determines whether there is a job that has reached the timer transmission time based on the schedule management information set and stored in the RAM 3 or the like (S20). Such schedule management information includes a scheduled transmission time, a telephone number of a scheduled transmission destination, page data to be transmitted, and valid / invalid information of front data.
[0046]
  When there is a job that has reached the timer transmission time (S20: YES), the CPU 1 searches for a job with the same scheduled transmission destination to be transmitted at the current time based on the schedule management information (S21). If there is a job, it is made to wait in turn (S22).
[0047]
  Then, the CPU 1 is brought into a closed state with the public telephone line 16 (S23), and then sends the telephone number of the scheduled transmission destination corresponding to the timer transmission onto the line (S24). When a line is closed between the transmission source and the transmission destination through such processing, a call signal is intermittently transmitted from the transmission source.
[0048]
  Thereafter, when a response signal is received from the transmission destination that received the call signal (S25: YES), the CPU 1 performs a process of transmitting page data of the job set and stored in the RAM 3 or the like page by page (S26). At this time, if information indicating that the front data is valid is added to the page data to be transmitted, the front data created in S7 is added and transmitted when the page data is transmitted. The page data transmitted in this way is erased from the RAM 3 or the like, but when it is not transmitted by the processing described later, it is kept continuously saved.
[0049]
  When the transmission process for one page is completed, the CPU 1 determines whether or not the next page data exists based on the schedule management information (S27).
[0050]
  When there is page data to be transmitted next (S27: YES), the CPU 1 transmits a page end signal or the like to the transmission destination, and then returns to S25 again to repeat the main part (S25 to S27) of this batch transmission processing. . As a result, whenever page data for each job is transmitted according to the validity / invalidity information of the front data, the front data is transmitted as the first page, and the cover page is reproduced based on the front data at the transmission destination. Is done.
[0051]
  In S27, when there is no page data to be transmitted for the next page (S27: NO), that is, when the transmission of one job is completed, the CPU 1 waits for the order in the previous S22 and there is a job that has not been transmitted yet. It is determined whether or not it exists (S29).
[0052]
  If there is no next job (S29: NO), the CPU 1 sends a procedure end signal indicating the end of the batch transmission process on the line, assuming that all the page data has finally been transmitted (S30). After that, the state is released from the public telephone line 16 (S31), and the batch transmission process is finished and a standby state is entered.
[0053]
  In S29, when there is a job waiting to be sent that has not been transmitted (S29: YES), the CPU 1 returns to S25 to prepare for transmission of page data of the job. As a result, jobs having the same transmission destination as the job whose timer transmission time is reached are transmitted in a batch.
[0054]
  In S25, when a response signal is not received from the transmission destination (S25: NO), the CPU 1 does not communicate with the transmission destination and moves to S30 and does not perform batch transmission processing.
[0055]
  In S20, when there is no job that has reached the timer transmission time (S20: NO), the CPU 1 continues the standby state until the timer transmission time is reached without starting the batch transmission processing.
[0056]
  Therefore, according to the facsimile apparatus having the above configuration and operation, page data for each job to be transmitted to the same transmission destination is transmitted by adding front data for each job unit. In this case, data with front data for each job unit can be received continuously and the cover page can be reproduced at the beginning based on such front data. Even in this case, the transmission destination can easily identify the job unit separation by checking the cover page for each job unit separation.
[0057]
  In the process of FIG. 4, if the job has the same destination as the job that has reached the scheduled timer transmission time in S20, the job is subject to batch transmission regardless of the scheduled timer transmission time of each individual job. Although the case of transmitting in a lump has been shown, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of searching for a job having the same transmission destination in S21 in FIG. 4, a job having the same transmission destination and the timer transmission time set to the same time is searched as a batch transmission target. And may be configured to transmit. In this case, batch transmission can be performed while maintaining the timer transmission function, and transmission that places importance on the transmission time set by the user can be realized. Furthermore, even if the time is not completely the same, a predetermined time width is determined, and if there is a job having the same destination that reaches the timer transmission time within the time width (for example, within 30 minutes), batch transmission is performed. You may comprise so that it may become the object of.
[0058]
  Further, the processing shown in FIG. 5 may be performed in consideration of a job that reaches the scheduled timer transmission time during transmission of job page data based on batch transmission.
[0059]
  FIG. 5 is a flowchart in which S20 to S28 shown in FIG. 4 are almost the same. However, in S49, when there is a job waiting to be sent (S49: YES), the CPU 1 uses the same destination. It is determined whether there is a job whose scheduled transmission time has passed (S52).
[0060]
  If there is a corresponding job in S52 (S52: YES), the CPU 1 adds the job to the waiting list (S53), and then returns to S45.
[0061]
  On the other hand, if there is no corresponding job in S52 (S52: NO), the CPU 1 returns to S45 and prepares for transmission of page data of the next job, similarly to the case of S29: YES in FIG.
[0062]
  In the above embodiment, in the case of timer transmission reservation during operation of the batch transmission function, the cover page insertion function is automatically operated, and an inquiry is made as to whether to insert a cover page every time timer transmission reservation is executed. (S6, S7), the cover page is automatically added with front data automatically, but the cover page is inserted so that the cover page insertion function does not operate even when the batch transmission function is in operation. You may comprise so that ON / OFF of a function can be switched. Thereby, the usage form according to a user's hope can be selected, and usability can be improved. Further, when the batch transmission function is not activated, the cover page insertion function is automatically turned off, and the processing of S6 and S7 is omitted, so that the cover page addition function can cope with the timer transmission reservation. You may comprise as follows.
[0063]
  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the front data is created before starting the reading of the document in S9. However, the timing for creating the front data is not limited to this, and the reading is not limited to this. It may be after it has been performed, or just before the timer transmission is actually executed. Further, the order of sending the front data may be any order as long as the front data output is positioned above the page data output at the destination.
[0064]
  In this embodiment, communication between facsimile apparatuses has been described. However, the receiving terminal of the transmission destination is not particularly limited to the facsimile apparatus, and may be a personal computer having a facsimile function. .
[0065]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, according to the communication device of the invention described in claim 1,Reserving timer transmission reservations for a plurality of transmission jobs in a process for collectively transmitting page data of a plurality of transmission jobs whose transmission destinations satisfy the predetermined conditions and have the same transmission destination when the transmission scheduled time arrives Based on the valid / invalid information set for each transmission job in the process, the front data for the cover page is inserted at the top of the page data of each transmission job and transmitted.So at the destination,SendJoBugoAnd include front datapageReceive data continuously and reproduce the cover page based on such front data,Multiple transmissionsjobpage ofEven if you send batch data in batches,SendJoOfEasy to check the cover page for each breakEach transmissionJoTheCan be distinguished.Further, since the front data of each transmission job is inserted based on the valid / invalid information set for each transmission job, a cover page is duplicated for a transmission job in which the page data includes a cover page. It can be prevented from being added.
[0066]
  According to the communication device of the invention described in claim 2, the communication device according to claim 1 is provided.Similar toeffectGetbe able to.
[0067]
  Further, according to the communication device of the invention described in claim 3, claim 1Or 2In addition to the effects of the communication device described inWhen a batch transmission process is performed for multiple transmission jobs, it is not included in the batch transmission process, but if there is another transmission job with the same destination and the scheduled transmission time, Since the transmission job is included in the batch transmission process and transmitted to the other party, front page data for the cover page is also inserted at the top of the page data of the other transmission job based on the valid / invalid information. The transmission process of the transmission job does not require dialing and is efficientCan be sent.
[0068]
[0069]
[0070]
  Claims4According to the storage medium of the invention described in the above, based on the stored programComputerThe operation of the communication device according to the first aspect can be realized by operating.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a circuit block diagram showing an embodiment of a communication apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a cover page insertion function.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of a CPU that performs timer transmission reservation processing;
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation procedure of a CPU that performs batch transmission processing.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of a CPU that performs batch transmission processing;
[Explanation of symbols]
  1 CPU
  2 NCU
  3 RAM
  4 Modem
  5 ROM
  6 EEPROM
  7 Gate array
  8 codec
  9 DMAC
  11 Reading unit
  12 Recording section
  13 Operation part
  14 Display section
  16 Public telephone line

Claims (4)

A communication device that transmits / receives page data containing an image to / from another communication device via a communication line ,
Among a plurality of transmission jobs including at least a transmission destination, a transmission scheduled time, and the page data stored in a memory and waiting for transmission, the transmission transmission time satisfies a predetermined condition and the transmission destination is the same. Batch transmission means for collectively transmitting page data of a plurality of transmission jobs to the transmission destination when the scheduled transmission time arrives;
In the timer transmission reservation process for allowing the user to input the contents of the transmission job, when the plurality of page data included in the plurality of transmission jobs stored in the memory are collectively transmitted by the batch transmission unit to the user, Valid / invalid information setting means for setting information as to whether or not to validate the process of inserting and transmitting cover page front data at the beginning of page data of each transmission job;
Front data creation means for creating front data for the cover page;
In batch transmission processing of a plurality of page data included in a plurality of transmission jobs by the batch transmission unit, pages of each transmission job are based on valid / invalid information set for each transmission job by the valid / invalid information setting unit. Front data transmission control means for inserting and transmitting the front data for the cover page created by the front data creation means at the beginning of the data;
Communication device comprising the. The valid / invalid information setting means is:
Display control means for displaying an inquiry as to whether or not to insert the front data for the cover page on the display unit;
An input means for inputting either valid or invalid information for the inquiry by the user's operation;
The communication device according to claim 1, comprising: When batch transmission processing of the plurality of transmission jobs is performed by the batch transmission unit, other transmission jobs that are not included in the batch transmission processing but have the same transmission destination and the scheduled transmission time have arrived. A judgment means for judging whether or not there is,
When the determination means determines that there is the other transmission job, the batch transmission means includes the other transmission job in the batch transmission processing and transmits the transmission job to the destination.
Based on the valid / invalid information set for the other transmission job by the valid / invalid information setting means, the front data transmission control means uses the front data creation means at the head of the page data of the other transmission job. and transmitting by inserting the front data for the cover page is created, the communication apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. A computer-readable storage medium that stores a program that causes a computer to function as a communication device that transmits and receives page data including an image content with another communication device via a communication line,
The computer
Among a plurality of transmission jobs including at least a transmission destination, a transmission scheduled time, and the page data stored in a memory and waiting for transmission, the transmission transmission time satisfies a predetermined condition and the transmission destination is the same. Batch transmission means for collectively transmitting page data of a plurality of transmission jobs to the transmission destination when the scheduled transmission time arrives;
In the timer transmission reservation process in which the user inputs the contents of the transmission job, the user receives a plurality of page data included in the plurality of transmission jobs stored in the memory. Enable / disable information setting for setting whether or not to enable processing to insert front data for cover pages at the beginning of page data of each transmission job and transmit when batch transmission is performed by the transmission means. Means,
Front data creation means for creating front data for the cover page;
In batch transmission processing of a plurality of page data included in a plurality of transmission jobs by the batch transmission unit, pages of each transmission job are based on valid / invalid information set for each transmission job by the valid / invalid information setting unit. Front data transmission control means for inserting and transmitting the front data for the cover page created by the front data creation means at the beginning of the data;
A computer-readable storage medium that stores a program that functions as a computer.

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