JP4087088B2 - Facsimile machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus having inexpensive operation display means.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The facsimile apparatus is a communication unit for realizing a facsimile communication function, a scanner unit for reading a document image, a plotter unit for recording and outputting a received document and various reports, and operating the apparatus and registering various information. And a plurality of functional units such as a system unit for integrating these units to function as a facsimile machine.
[0003]
In addition, since each functional unit is independent, the designer can construct a facsimile apparatus having a desired function by appropriately setting the functional level of each functional unit.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Now, if it is intended to design a cheaper facsimile machine without lowering the main function level, it can be said that the cost of the operation display unit or the like is reduced. When an operation display unit having a lower cost is applied, for example, in a display function of characters (graphic characters) input by operation, a font memory having a smaller number of character codes that can be displayed, for example, kanji codes Use a font memory that does not have data for second-level kanji.
[0005]
In this case, the system unit may be equipped with a font memory that can display more characters than the operation display unit. In this case, the operation display unit cannot input characters that can be used in the system unit. For this reason, for example, there has been a problem in that fewer characters can be used for names registered in the one-touch dial.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a facsimile apparatus that can apply more types of characters to various types of registered information even if an inexpensive operation display unit is provided. It is said.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention has a first font memory capable of displaying graphic characters of a predetermined number of character codes, and an operation display means for inputting and visually displaying various character string information registered or input to the system. A system unit having a second font memory having a larger number of character codes that can be displayed than the first font memory, and having a function of creating various report images to be recorded and output; When a character code that is not included in the first font memory but is included in the second font memory is input, the character code is displayed using a predetermined alternative character pattern and input. When the character code is stored and character string information including the character code is instructed to register, the character string information is directly used as the system unit. In which it was to be registered in the stage.
[0008]
In the operation display means, a character code that is not included in the first font memory but is included in the second font memory is input when a predetermined extended code input mode is designated. The In addition, a character other than a blank character is applied as the substitute character pattern.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0010]
FIG. 1 shows a group 3 facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0011]
In the figure, a system control unit 1 performs control processing for each part of the group 3 facsimile apparatus and predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission control procedure processing. The system control unit 1 executes the system memory 2. 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 unique to the group 3 facsimile machine. The clock circuit 4 is for storing various types of information, and the clock circuit 4 is for outputting current time information.
[0012]
The scanner 5 is for reading a document image at a predetermined resolution, the plotter 6 is for recording and outputting an image at a predetermined resolution, and the font memory 7 is an alphanumeric character of a so-called JIS kanji code. , Character pattern data for displaying Kana characters, first-level and second-level Kanji characters, and used for editing and recording various reports managed by this group 3 facsimile machine. .
[0013]
The operation display unit 8 is for operating the group 3 facsimile machine, and includes various operation keys and various displays.
[0014]
The encoding / decoding unit 9 encodes and compresses the image signal and decodes the encoded and compressed image information into the original image signal. The image storage device 10 performs encoding and compression. This is for storing a large number of image information in the selected state.
[0015]
The group 3 facsimile modem 11 is for realizing the modem function of the group 3 facsimile, and is a low-speed modem function (V.21 modem) for exchanging transmission procedure signals, and mainly for exchanging image information. A high-speed modem function (V.17 modem, V.34 modem, V.29 modem, V.27ter modem, etc.) is provided.
[0016]
The network control device 12 is for connecting the group 3 facsimile machine to the analog public network PSTN and has an automatic outgoing / incoming function.
[0017]
The system control unit 1, the system memory 2, the parameter memory 3, the clock circuit 4, the scanner 5, the plotter 6, the font memory 7, the operation display unit 8, the encoding / decoding unit 9, the image storage device 10, and the group 3 facsimile The modem 11 and the network control device 12 are connected to an internal bus 13, and data exchange between these elements is mainly performed via the internal bus 13.
[0018]
Data exchange between the network control device 12 and the group 3 facsimile modem 11 is performed directly.
[0019]
FIG. 2 shows a schematic configuration example of the operation display unit 8.
[0020]
In the figure, a control unit 21 is for performing various processes of the operation display unit 8, and a display unit 22 is for displaying various information to the user. A display unit such as a display is provided.
[0021]
The key unit 23 includes various key switches provided for user operation, such as a start key, a stop key, a clear key, a numeric keypad, a one-touch dial key, and a function key.
[0022]
The font memory 24 stores alphanumeric characters, kana characters of so-called JIS kanji codes, and character pattern data for displaying first level kanji characters. In the operation display unit 8, the display unit 22 stores the character pattern data. Used when graphic characters are displayed and output.
[0023]
In this way, in this embodiment, the font memory 7 provided on the system unit side of the group 3 facsimile apparatus displays alphanumeric characters, kana characters, first level and second level kanji of JIS kanji codes. The font memory 24 provided in the operation display unit 8 stores character pattern data for the purpose of displaying the alphanumeric characters, kana characters of the JIS kanji code, and characters for displaying the first level kanji. Pattern data is stored.
[0024]
That is, in this case, the operation display unit 8 cannot display the second level kanji, but the system unit can appropriately process the second level kanji.
[0025]
On the other hand, on the system unit side, for example, there is a request to apply the second level kanji as the destination name registered in the one-touch dial key. Destination names including registered second-level kanji characters cannot be displayed directly on the operation display unit 8, but for example, one-touch dial key registration list reports are edited and created on the system unit side, so they should be displayed appropriately. Will be able to.
[0026]
Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, at the time of registering the name to the one-touch dial key, it is possible to input the kanji code of the second level kanji by specifying the extension code input.
[0027]
For example, when an extended code input is designated on the name registration screen in FIG. 3A, an extended code input screen is displayed as shown in FIG. As shown in (2), the kanji code of the desired second level kanji is input using the block code. In this case, the division code “5001” corresponds to the Chinese character “字”.
[0028]
At this time, the kanji (the display pattern) of the inputted kanji code is not included in the font memory 24, and therefore the kanji cannot be directly displayed on the operation display unit 8, so that it is shown in FIG. In this way, a black circle (●) is used for alternative display.
[0029]
Next, since the name registration is finished, when the user commands the end of registration, a registration confirmation screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 5E, and when the user commands registration, As shown in FIG. 5F, a registration end screen is displayed, and the contents registered at that time are stored in the system.
[0030]
At this time, in the operation display unit 8, the input buffer that holds the code data of the input character includes a block code “0401” corresponding to “A”, a block code corresponding to “I”, as shown in FIG. The division code “0406” corresponding to the codes “0404”, “U”, the division code “0408” corresponding to “E”, and the division code “5001” corresponding to “辧” are input. .
[0031]
In this embodiment, when displaying each character code held in the input buffer, if the character code can be displayed in the font memory 24, the corresponding character pattern is read out and the corresponding display on the display unit 22 is displayed. If the character code cannot be displayed in the font memory 24, the character pattern “●” is read out and displayed at the corresponding display position of the display unit 22.
[0032]
When the name registration is completed, the user inputs an operation to that effect, whereby the operation display unit 8 displays a registration confirmation guidance message as shown in FIG. When selected, the input character string (that is, “0401, 0404, 0406, 0408, 5001” as the character code string) is registered on the system side, and a registration completion message as shown in FIG. .
[0033]
Further, for example, when the one-touch dial key registered with the name “Aiue Aoi” is selected and operated as a destination at the time of transmission operation, the same display processing as described above is performed. “Aiue ●” is displayed as the destination name.
[0034]
5 and 6 show an example of processing at the time of name registration.
[0035]
First, when an item to be registered (such as a one-touch dial key number) is designated (process 101), a registration screen as shown in FIG. 3A is displayed (process 102), and whether an extension code input is instructed. Then, it is monitored whether a normal character input operation, a cursor movement is operated, or a registration completion is instructed (NO loop of determinations 103, 104, 105, and 106).
[0036]
When the extension code input is instructed and the result of determination 103 is YES, the extension code input screen as shown in FIG. 3B is displayed, and until the user instructs the end of the input, An extended code input operation is performed using a code (NO loop of processes 110 and 111 and determination 112).
[0037]
When the extended code input is completed and the result of determination 112 is YES, the point code input at that time is set in the input buffer (process 113), and the substitute character is set at the cursor position which is the character input position at that time. The pattern (in this case, “●”) is displayed (process 114), the display screen is updated (process 115), the process returns to process 102, and the subsequent processes are repeated.
[0038]
When a normal character input operation is performed and the result of determination 104 is YES, a predetermined normal character input process is performed (process 116), and the character code input at that time is set in the input buffer. (Process 117), the character pattern corresponding to the cursor position that is the character input position at that time is displayed (Process 118), the process proceeds to Process 115, the display screen is updated, the process returns to Process 102, and the subsequent steps Repeat the process.
[0039]
When the cursor movement is operated and the result of determination 105 is YES, a predetermined cursor movement process is performed (process 119), the process proceeds to process 115, the display screen is updated, and the process returns to process 102. Repeat the subsequent processing.
[0040]
Further, when registration completion is instructed and the result of determination 106 is YES, a predetermined registration confirmation screen is displayed (process 120), and it is checked whether or not the user commands registration (determination 121). If the result of determination 121 is YES, the contents of the input buffer at that time are stored in the system as the contents of the designated item (process 122), and the process at this time ends.
[0041]
By the way, various registration information such as one-touch dial information is stored in the parameter memory 3, for example, but each registration item, for example, one-touch dial registration information is stored at a specific address.
[0042]
For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the data of the name (“Ai Ue”) registered in the one-touch dial key 01 has the first character code “0401” at the address “1250, 1251” and the address “1252, 1253 ”has a second character code“ 0404 ”, addresses“ 1254, 1255 ”have a third character code“ 0406 ”, addresses“ 1256, 1257 ”have a fourth character code“ 0408 ”, The fifth character code “5001” is stored in the addresses “1258, 1259”, respectively.
[0043]
Therefore, the user can directly designate this address and designate the contents of the registered item to be saved. As described above, the method of inputting data by directly specifying an address is generally set so that it can be performed mainly as a serviceman operation.
[0044]
For example, when the extended code input is designated on the name registration screen of FIG. 8A, an address input screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 8B, and the user responds to the address (in this case) , “1258”), a screen requesting input of the first part code (ku code) of the kuten code is displayed, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4D, a screen for requesting input of the second part (point code) of the block code is displayed. At this time, the input address is automatically updated and set.
[0045]
On the other hand, when the user inputs a point code (see (f) in the figure), as shown in (g) in the figure, the display contents of characters (“●”) displayed at that time on the display of the name registration screen are displayed. ) Is added.
[0046]
Next, since the name registration is completed, when the user commands the end of registration, a registration confirmation screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 11 (h). On the other hand, when the user commands registration, As shown in FIG. 5I, a registration end screen is displayed, and the contents registered at that time are stored in the system.
[0047]
9 and 10 show an example of processing at the time of name registration in this case.
[0048]
First, when an item to be registered (one-touch dial key number or the like) is designated (process 201), a registration screen as shown in FIG. 8A is displayed (process 202), and whether an extension code input is instructed. Then, it is monitored whether a normal character input operation is performed or a registration completion is instructed (NO loop of determinations 203, 204, and 205).
[0049]
When the extension code input is instructed and the result of determination 203 is YES, an address input screen as shown in FIG. 8B is displayed, and the address to be registered is input to the user (processing 210). When the user inputs an address, the section code input screen shown in FIG. 8C is displayed, and the section code input operation is performed until the user instructs the end of the input (processing 211, NO loop of determination 212).
[0050]
When the entry of the ward code is completed and the result of determination 212 is YES, the address is incremented by one, the input address is updated (process 213), and the point code input screen shown in FIG. 8E is displayed. Until the user instructs the end of input, the point code is input (step 214, NO loop of decision 215).
[0051]
When the point code input is completed and the result of determination 215 is YES, the point code input at that time is set in the input buffer (process 216), and the character position at that time is replaced with the cursor position. A character pattern (“●” in this case) is displayed (process 217), the display screen is updated (process 218), the process returns to process 202, and the subsequent processes are repeated.
[0052]
When a normal character input operation is performed and the result of determination 204 is YES, a predetermined normal character input process is performed. That is, an address input screen as shown in FIG. 8B is displayed, and the user inputs an address to be registered (processing 220). When the user inputs an address, the ward code input shown in FIG. The screen is displayed, and the ward code input operation is performed until the user instructs the end of input (NO in process 221 and determination 222).
[0053]
When the ward code input is completed and the result of determination 222 is YES, the address is incremented by one, the input address is updated (process 223), and the point code input screen shown in FIG. 8E is displayed. Until the user instructs the end of input, the point code is input (step 224, NO loop of decision 225).
[0054]
When the input of the point code is completed and the result of determination 225 is YES, the point code input at that time is set in the input buffer (process 226), and corresponds to the cursor position which is the character input position at that time. The character pattern to be displayed is displayed (process 227), the process proceeds to process 218, the display screen is updated, the process returns to process 202, and the subsequent processes are repeated.
[0055]
If registration completion is instructed and the result of determination 205 is YES, a predetermined registration confirmation screen is displayed (process 230), and it is checked whether or not the user commands registration (determination 231). If the result of determination 231 is YES, the contents of the input buffer at that time are stored in the system as the contents of the designated item (process 232), and the process at this time is terminated.
[0056]
By the way, the process of designating an address as described above and inputting (updating) a character code such as the name of a registered item may be set as the application range of the maintenance service for this group 3 facsimile apparatus. Further, when a service such as a maintenance service is performed, it can be performed remotely from the center apparatus.
[0057]
In this case, as shown in FIG. 11, the center apparatus calls the target group 3 facsimile apparatus (destination apparatus), and notifies in the pre-transmission procedure using the signal NSS (1) that the maintenance mode is set. At the same time, the address and data to be rewritten are transmitted using the next signal NSS (2). For example, in the FIF of the signal NSS (2), as shown in FIG. 12, the address of the area to be rewritten (address # 1, # 2), the data length indicating the length of the data to be rewritten, and the data to be rewritten (data #) 1, # 2).
[0058]
The receiving side device checks the content of the signal NSS (1) received in the pre-transmission procedure and recognizes that it is in the maintenance mode, and then sends out the signal CFR as a response signal and then receives the signal NSS (2). Then, a signal CFR is sent as a response signal. As a result, the center apparatus transmits a signal DCN, and ends the maintenance communication operation.
[0059]
On the other hand, the called-side device reads the address (address # 1, # 2) of the area to be rewritten from the FIF of the signal NSS (2), the data length indicating the length of the data to be rewritten, and the data to be rewritten (data # 1, # 2). ) And the contents of the area specified by the addresses # 1 and # 2 of the parameter memory 3 are rewritten with the contents of the data # 1 and # 2.
[0060]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, there is provided a first font memory capable of displaying graphic characters having a predetermined number of character codes, and various character string information input operations and visual display that are registered or input to the system. System unit having an operation display means for performing the above and a second font memory having a larger number of character codes that can be displayed than the first font memory, and a function for creating various report images to be recorded and output And when a character code not included in the first font memory but included in the second font memory is input from the operation display means, the character code is used as a predetermined alternative character pattern. If the input character code is stored and character string information including the character code is instructed to register, the character string information is stored. Mom since be registered in the system unit means, such an effect that it is possible to apply more kinds of characters comprise an inexpensive operation display unit for various registration information.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a group 3 facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration example of an operation display unit 8;
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of an operation at the time of name registration.
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining data input to an input buffer.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing at the time of name registration.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of processing at the time of name registration (continued).
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram for explaining a storage mode of various registration information such as one-touch dial information.
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram for explaining another example of an operation at the time of name registration.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing another example of processing at the time of name registration.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing another example of processing at the time of name registration (continued).
FIG. 11 is a time chart showing an example of a transmission procedure when the center apparatus performs maintenance work on the group 3 facsimile apparatus.
FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an example of data included in the FIF of the signal NSS (2).
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 System control part 2 System memory 3 Parameter memory 7, 24 Font memory 21 Control part 22 Display unit 23 Key unit

Claims (3)

An operation display means having a first font memory capable of displaying graphic characters of a predetermined number of character codes, and for performing an input operation and visual display of various character string information registered or input to the system;
System unit means having a second font memory having a larger number of character codes that can be displayed than the first font memory and having a function of creating various report images to be recorded and output;
When a character code not included in the first font memory but included in the second font memory is input from the operation display means, the character code is displayed using a predetermined alternative character pattern. A facsimile apparatus characterized by holding an inputted character code and registering the character string information as it is in the system unit means when the character string information including the character code is instructed to be registered. In the operation display means, character codes that are not included in the first font memory but are included in the second font memory are input when a predetermined extended code input mode is designated. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1. 3. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a character other than a blank character is applied as the substitute character pattern.

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