JP6188854B2 - Data transmission / reception device and data print sorting method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an electrophotographic data transmission / reception apparatus such as a copying machine, a printer, and a facsimile, and a data print sorting method.

  In a conventional facsimile terminal or facsimile multifunction peripheral, control is performed to reduce power consumption. For example, when not in use, control is performed such that power is not consumed by switching from the standby mode to the power consumption mode.

  In general, when comparing the operation state in which data is transmitted and received in a facsimile terminal and the standby state when not in use (non-operating state), the time of the standby state that is not in operation indicates the actual operating state of the operating state. Usually it is longer than time. Therefore, power consumption is reduced by adopting a configuration in which power is supplied when entering an operation state.

  Therefore, in order to suppress power consumption, Patent Document 1 proposes a technique for suppressing power consumption by performing a print output operation when received data stored in an internal data storage memory reaches a predetermined amount.

  Patent Document 2 proposes a technique for reducing power consumption by collectively printing out received data stored in a memory during a print stop time period so that printing is completed during the print stop time period. .

  Further, Patent Document 3 proposes a technique of associating transmission source identification information with each of a plurality of output soda bins and discharging the output fax to the output destination soda bin corresponding to the transmission source of the received FAX data.

JP-A-11-55437 JP 2003-177895 A JP-A-10-13609

  However, each time the transmitted data is received, the main body is switched from the power saving state to the standby state and the received data is printed out, so that extra power is required to warm up the main body, that is, to put the main body into the standby state. Cost. In Patent Documents 1 and 2, the transmitted data is sorted and printed in the order of reception, or the received data is sorted and printed based on a specific destination, and a plurality of amounts of received data are batched. However, there is a problem that the efficiency of the sorting work when the output is performed is not taken into account, and accordingly, power is consumed greatly.

  In addition, the patent document requires an expensive sorter device and a control device for sorting received data, and there are problems that the production cost of the data transmission / reception device increases and the size of the device body increases.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and receives transmitted data, stores it in an internal memory, sorts it based on information of the received data, prints out, and collects a plurality of amounts of received data at a time. It is an object of the present invention to provide a data transmission / reception device and a data print sorting method that improve the efficiency of sorting work when output in the form of data and suppress power consumption.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, each configuration of the data transmitting / receiving apparatus according to the present invention is as follows.

The data transmission / reception apparatus according to the present invention is a data transmission / reception apparatus that transmits and receives data by connecting to a network. An analysis unit that analyzes the data, a sorting unit that classifies the data based on the analyzed information, a print output unit that prints out the classified data, and a control unit that controls the operation of the data transmitting and receiving device; And when the received amount of data stored in the storage unit reaches a predetermined amount, the control unit sorts and sorts all received data based on information included in preset received data. The print output unit is controlled to perform batch printing in the order in which all the received data are rearranged.

  The data transmitting / receiving apparatus according to the present invention includes an operation display unit that displays the data classified by the sorting unit according to the analyzed information.

  Further, in the data transmitting / receiving apparatus of the present invention, the control unit sets the power saving mode after a predetermined time, and the print output unit outputs a batch print when the received amount of the data reaches a predetermined amount. It is characterized by controlling.

  The sorting unit classifies the data based on a source of the received data or a received line type, and the print output unit performs batch printing and outputs the data.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, each step of the sort data printing / sorting method according to the present invention is as follows.

A data print sorting method according to the present invention is a data print sorting method for a data transmitting / receiving apparatus that transmits and receives data by connecting to a network, stores the received data in a storage unit, classifies, prints, and outputs the data. Receiving the received data; storing the data in a storage unit; analyzing the data; analyzing the data; sorting the data based on the analyzed information; A printing output step for printing out the classified data; and an operation display step for displaying the data classified in the sorting step. A received amount of the received data stored in the storing step is a predetermined amount. Upon reaching, source in the sorting step, if all the reception data on the basis of the information contained in the received data set in advance Sorting was collected in the printout step and is characterized in that it comprises a control step for batch printing in the order in which the rearranged all received data.

  The sort data print sorting method of the present invention sets the power saving mode after a predetermined time, and controls the print output step so as to perform batch print output when the received amount of the data reaches a predetermined amount. A control step is provided.

  According to the present invention, the data transmission / reception device is a data transmission / reception device connected to a network to transmit / receive data, the reception unit receiving the transmitted data, the storage unit storing the data, An analysis unit that analyzes data information, a sort unit that classifies the data based on the analyzed information, a print output unit that prints out the classified data, and a control unit that controls the operation of the data transmitting / receiving apparatus The sorting unit classifies the data based on information included in the received data, and the print output unit performs batch printing and outputs the data according to the print output conditions set by the user. Therefore, it is possible to obtain an excellent effect of eliminating the necessity of sorting work and improving work efficiency after print output.

  According to the present invention, the data transmitting / receiving apparatus includes the operation display unit that displays the data classified by the sorting unit according to the analyzed information, so that the order of printout can be confirmed, and the work efficiency can be improved. An excellent effect of improving can be achieved.

  According to the present invention, the control unit sets the power saving mode after a predetermined time, and controls the print output unit to perform batch print output when the received amount of the data reaches a predetermined amount. The received image data is temporarily stored in the memory, the image data is accumulated based on a predetermined reception amount, and the image data is classified and output in batch, so that the data transmission / reception device operates every time the image data is received. It is possible to prevent the mode from being activated, and thus it is possible to achieve an excellent effect that power consumption can be suppressed.

  According to the present invention, the sorting unit classifies the data on the basis of the transmission source of the received data or the received line type, and the print output unit performs batch printing and outputs the data as desired by the user. Since batch printing can be performed based on the print output conditions, it is possible to achieve an excellent effect of reducing power consumption, making the necessity of sorting work unnecessary, and improving work efficiency after print output.

  According to the present invention, the sort data printing / sorting method is a sort data printing / sorting method for transmitting / receiving data connected to a network, classifying and outputting the data, and receiving the transmitted data A storage step for storing the data; an analysis step for analyzing information of the data; a sorting step for classifying the data based on the analyzed information; and a print output step for printing out the classified data And an operation display step for displaying the data classified in the sorting step, wherein the data is classified based on information included in the received data in the sorting step, and the classification is performed in the print output step. The set data is printed by the batch printing and output. To be output in accordance with the terms of the output, and obviates the need for classification operation, an excellent effect of being able to improve the working efficiency after printout.

  According to the present invention, the sort data printing / sorting method sets the power output mode after a predetermined time, and controls the print output step so as to perform batch print output when the received amount of the data reaches a predetermined amount. The received image data is temporarily stored in the memory, the image data is accumulated based on a predetermined reception amount, and the image data is classified and output in batch, so that each time the image data is received In addition, it is possible to prevent the data transmission / reception apparatus from being activated in the operation mode, and to achieve an excellent effect that power consumption can be suppressed.

It is the schematic which shows the structure of a data transmission / reception system provided with the data transmission / reception apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the structure of the data transmitter / receiver which concerns on this embodiment. It is an example of the screen displayed on the operation display part of the data transmission / reception apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. It is an example of the reception data displayed on the operation display part of the data transmission / reception apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. It is an example which shows the reception data displayed on the operation display part of the data transmitter / receiver which concerns on this embodiment. It is another example which shows the reception data displayed on the operation display part of the data transmitter / receiver which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the first half of the data printing sort method in the data transmission / reception apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the middle stage of the data printing sort method in the data transmission / reception apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the second half of the data printing sort method in the data transmitter / receiver which concerns on this embodiment.

  Next, the data transmitting / receiving apparatus 1 using the data printing / sorting method for received data according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  A plurality of data transmission devices 20a, 20b at remote locations via the data transmission / reception device 1 (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e) using the data print sorting method and the communication networks N1, N2 (Internet, public lines, etc.) , 20c is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a data transmission / reception system 1000 showing a connection state with 20c. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of the data transmitting / receiving apparatus 1 using the data print sorting method according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the data transmission / reception device 1 is connected to a plurality of data transmission devices 20a, 20b, and 20c via communication networks N1 and N2 that are wide-area communication networks. As will be described in detail later, each data transmission / reception device 1 is configured to receive and store data transmitted from the data transmission device 20 (20a, 20b, 20c) and output it based on predetermined conditions. Hereinafter, a digital composite apparatus having a facsimile function will be described as an example of the data transmitting / receiving apparatus 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to a device capable of receiving image data such as an image forming apparatus.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the data transmission / reception apparatus 1 transmits and receives image data to and from the data transmission apparatus 20 via an MCU unit (main control unit) 101 that controls the overall operation and communication networks N1 and N2. FAX unit 102 that performs control for realizing the facsimile function, document reading unit 103 that reads transmitted document data, touch panel type operation display unit 104, print output unit 130 that prints and outputs received data, and power supply unit 123.

Below, each component (section) of the data transmitter / receiver 1 is demonstrated sequentially.

  The MCU unit 101 controls the overall operation of the data transmission / reception apparatus 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the MCU unit 101 is connected to a document reading unit 103, a print output unit 130, an operation display unit 104, a FAX unit 102, and a power supply unit 123. In addition, the MCU unit 101 controls the control unit 62 for executing a program for controlling these and realizing a general function as the data transmitting / receiving device 1, a program used for controlling the main operation of the data transmitting / receiving device 1, and the like. ROM (Read Only Memory) 64 for storing, RAM (Random Access Memory) 66 for providing storage areas for various programs and image data, and compression of image data received from other facsimile apparatuses by the FAX unit 102 And an image analysis unit 108 for performing encoding and image data analysis, and a non-volatile memory (not shown) for backing up and holding data necessary for control.

  The control unit 62 controls the entire data transmission / reception apparatus 1 and is composed of a CPU and the like.

  The ROM 64 stores a program and data necessary for controlling the operation of the data transmitting / receiving apparatus 1. The control unit 62 controls the data transmission / reception apparatus 1 according to the program and data stored in the ROM 64 and executes control related to each function of the data transmission / reception apparatus 1.

  The RAM 66 has a function as a working memory that temporarily stores the calculation and processing results by the control unit 62, and a backup memory that stores various count values, JAM and service error history information, consumable part information, and the like. And a function as a frame memory for storing image data.

  The image analysis unit 108 compresses and encodes image data received from other facsimile machines, and extracts and analyzes information included in the image data. Information on the extracted and analyzed image data is sent to the control unit 62.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the operation display unit 104 includes a touch panel type operation display unit 118, a numeric keypad 119, a power input key 120, and a reception data information setting key 121. The touch panel type operation display unit 118 displays image data read by the document reading unit 103, image data received by the FAX unit 102, and information thereof. The information includes the reception order H of the image data, transmission source information J (such as an identification code of the transmission apparatus), used reception line type information F, reception date and time K, and the like.

  The numeric keypad 71 is mainly used when inputting numeric values. The power input key 120 is used when the user turns on / off the power supply unit 123 of the data transmitting / receiving apparatus 1. Further, the user can set a print output condition based on image data information received by the FAX unit 102 using the received data information setting key 121.

  As an example of the screen displayed on the touch panel type operation display unit 118, as shown in FIG. 4, the reception order H of image data, information J of a transmission source (such as an identification code of a transmission device), and the used reception line Type information F and reception date and time K are displayed.

  A condition for printing out for each piece of information is set in advance by the user, and printing is performed based on the selected printing output condition. The user uses the received data information setting key 121 to preset conditions for printing. In the touch panel type operation display unit 118 shown in FIG. 5, the transmission source information J is selected by the user, and the reception data printed out by the print output unit 130 is displayed based on the transmission source information J.

  As indicated by the print order line L in FIG. 5, printing is sequentially performed from the upper left of the screen to the upper right of the screen, and the printing order is set in the direction indicated by the lower left of the screen to the right of the lower screen. As the number of prints increases, the level indicated by the print order line L also increases, and each thumbnail S indicating image data information is reduced and displayed. In addition, the thumbnail S displays the reception order H of image data, transmission source information J (transmission device identification code, etc.), used reception line type information F, and reception date and time K.

  Further, as another example of the screen displayed on the touch panel type operation display unit 118, in the touch panel type operation display unit 118 shown in FIG. 6, the transmission source information J and the reception line type information F are selected by the user. Based on these pieces of information, the received data printed out by the print output unit 130 is displayed.

  The print output unit 130 prints the image data image processed by the image processing unit 76 on a recording sheet supplied from a paper supply unit (not shown) based on an instruction from the MUC unit 101.

  The document reading unit 103 is arranged on the upper part of the data transmitting / receiving apparatus 1 and reads an image of a document. The document reading unit 103 also includes a CCD (Charged Couple Device) image sensor (not shown) for converting a document image into an electrical signal and taking it in as image data, and a document reading sensor (not shown) for detecting the presence or absence of a document. ). The image processing unit 76 converts the read document image into an appropriate electrical signal, forms image data of each color, and transmits the image data to the communication unit 80 and the flash memory 82.

  Based on an instruction from the control unit 62, the power source unit 123 is configured to read the above-described document reading when shifting from the normal operation mode to the power saving mode for limiting power consumption and when shifting from the power saving mode to the normal operation mode. The power supply to the unit 103, the print output unit 130, the operation display unit 104, the MCU 101, and the FAX unit 102 is performed and stopped. In the power saving mode, the power supply unit 123 normally supplies power so that power is supplied only to the FAX unit 102 and the control unit 62.

  When the FAX unit 102 receives FAX (image data) in the power saving mode, the FAX control unit 72 communicates with the control unit 62 via the interface control unit 74. The control unit 62 transmits an instruction to the power supply unit 123 to supply power to each unit.

  The FAX unit 102 includes a communication unit 80 that functions as a communication interface with the external data transmission device 20 and other facsimile devices (not shown), and an NCU (Network Control Unit) for controlling the operation of the communication unit 80. 78, an interface control unit 74 (IF control unit) interfaced with the control unit 62 of the MCU unit 101, and an image to be transmitted to another facsimile machine (not shown) via the communication networks N1 and N2. And an image processing unit 76 for decoding and restoring and decompressing images received from the external data transmission device 20 and other facsimile devices, and storing images received from the external data transmission device 20 and other facsimile devices And a flash memory 82.

  The FAX unit 102 further includes a FAX control unit 72 for realizing a facsimile function, a ROM 86 for storing a program for realizing the function of the FAX control unit 72, and storage areas for various programs executed by the FAX unit 102. And a RAM 84 for providing. The FAX unit 102 may be configured to receive image data transmitted from the data transmission device 20 via the communication networks N1 and N2 and store it in a hard disk (not shown).

  The NCU 78, the interface control unit 74, the image processing unit 76, the flash memory 82, the FAX control unit 72, the ROM 88, and the RAM 84 are controlled by the control unit 62.

  The internal paper feed unit (not shown) includes a paper feed tray (not shown) for storing recording paper used for image formation, and a plurality of recording papers are arranged. The paper feed tray has a configuration capable of storing a large amount of recording paper having a size defined by the specification of the data transmitting / receiving device 1 or a size predetermined by the user. In addition, a paper discharge tray (not shown) is provided on the upper surface of the data transmission / reception apparatus 1, and printed recording paper is discharged face down and stacked.

  Next, a data print sorting method in the data transmitting / receiving apparatus 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9 are flowcharts showing a data print sorting method in the data transmitting / receiving apparatus 1.

  When the data transmission / reception device 1 is activated by the user (step 10), the data transmission / reception device 1 activates various programs that realize general functions as the data transmission / reception device 1 (step 20) until the warm-up is completed. Wait (step 30). When the warm-up is completed, the data transmitting / receiving apparatus 1 displays an operation screen on the operation display unit 104 (step 40).

  The received data information setting key 121 is operated by the user, and the input print output condition of the data transmitting / receiving apparatus 1 is stored in the flash memory 82 (step 50). An internal timer (not shown) counts a predetermined time (first predetermined time), and the control unit 62 monitors whether or not a predetermined count value has been reached.

  When the internal timer reaches a predetermined time (first predetermined time) (step 60, Y), the control unit 62 stops supplying power to each section other than the FAX unit 102 and the control unit 62. An instruction is sent to the power supply unit 123 to enter the power saving mode (step 70).

  Further, when image data (FAX data) is received from the external data transmission apparatus 20 and another facsimile apparatus (not shown) (step 80, Y), the image data is stored and accumulated in the flash memory 82. Further, the control unit 62 determines whether or not the amount of the received data that has been accumulated has reached a predetermined amount set in advance (step 90).

  When it is determined that the control unit 62 has reached a predetermined amount set in advance (step 90, Y), the control unit 62 sends an instruction to the power supply unit 123 to send power to each section (step 120). ). On the other hand, when the control unit 62 determines that the predetermined amount is not reached (step 90, N), a standby instruction is sent to the power supply unit 123 until the amount of received data to be accumulated reaches the predetermined amount and received. Image data is accumulated (step 100).

  When it is determined again that the control unit 62 has reached a predetermined amount set in advance (step 110, Y), the control unit 62 sends an instruction to the power supply unit 123 to send power to each section ( Step 120), the data transmitting / receiving apparatus 1 enters the normal operation mode (Step 130).

  Processing of the data received by the image processing unit 76 is performed (step 140), and information of each image data received by the image analysis unit 108 is extracted and analyzed (step 150).

  The operation display unit 104, based on the preset print output setting, information in each image data, that is, the reception order H of the image data, the transmission source information J (transmission device identification code), the used reception line Type information F and reception date and time K are displayed (step 160).

  The print output unit 130 performs batch print output in the order of sorting (classification) displayed on the operation display unit 104 (step 170).

  An internal timer (not shown) counts a predetermined time (second predetermined time) (step 180), and the control unit 62 monitors whether or not a predetermined count value has been reached.

  When the internal timer reaches a predetermined time (second predetermined time) (step 180, Y), the control unit 62 stops supplying power to each section other than the FAX unit 102 and the control unit 62. An instruction is sent to the power supply unit 123 to enter the power saving mode (step 190).

  Further, during the power saving mode, the control unit 62 monitors whether the amount of received data has reached a predetermined value. Note that the trigger signal generated when the amount of received image data reaches a predetermined value is continuously monitored.

  As is clear from the above description, in the data transmitting / receiving apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the power supply to other than the control unit 62 and the FAX unit 102 is turned off in the power saving mode. Therefore, power consumption in the power saving mode can be minimized. Further, the received image data is temporarily stored in the memory, the image data is accumulated based on a predetermined condition, and the image data is classified and output in batch, so that the data transmission / reception apparatus 1 operates every time the image data is received. Mode activation can be prevented and power consumption can be suppressed. Further, since the output is performed in accordance with the print output conditions set by the user, the necessity of sorting work is eliminated, and the work efficiency after print output can be improved.

  The present invention can be used for an electrophotographic data transmission / reception apparatus such as a copying machine, a printer, and a facsimile, and a data print sorting method.

1 (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e) Data transmitting / receiving device 20 Data transmitting device 62 Control unit 72 FAX control unit 74 Interface control unit 76 Image processing unit 80 Communication unit 82 Flash memory 101 MCU unit 102 FAX unit 103 Document reading unit 104 operation display unit 108 image analysis unit 118 touch panel type operation display unit 119 numeric keypad 120 power input key 121 received data information setting key 123 power source unit 130 print output unit N1, N2 communication network

Claims (7)

A data transmission / reception device that connects to a network and transmits / receives data,
A receiving unit for receiving the transmitted data;
A storage unit for storing the data;
An analysis unit for analyzing the information of the data;
A sorting unit for classifying the data based on the analyzed information;
A print output unit for printing out the classified data;
A control unit for controlling the operation of the data transmitting and receiving device;
With
When the received amount of data stored in the storage unit reaches a predetermined amount, the control unit sorts and sorts all received data based on information included in preset received data, and prints The data transmission / reception apparatus, wherein the output unit controls to print all the received data in a batch in the rearranged order.   The data transmitting / receiving apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an operation display unit that displays the data classified by the sorting unit according to the analyzed information.   The control unit sets a power saving mode in which power supply to the analysis unit, the sorting unit, and the print output unit is stopped, and then saves when the received amount of data stored in the storage unit reaches a predetermined amount. The data transmitting / receiving apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: operating the analysis unit, the sorting unit, and the print output unit from a power mode to a normal mode. The sorting unit classifies the data based on a source of the received data,
The data transmission / reception apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the print output unit performs batch printing and outputs. The sorting unit classifies the data based on the type of line used when transmitting and receiving the data,
The data transmission / reception apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the print output unit performs batch printing and outputs. A data printing / sorting method for a data transmitting / receiving apparatus for transmitting / receiving data by connecting to a network, storing the received data in a storage unit, classifying, printing, and outputting,
A receiving step for receiving the transmitted data;
A storage step of storing the data in a storage unit;
An analysis step of analyzing information of the data;
A sorting step for classifying the data based on the analyzed information;
A print output step for printing out the classified data;
An operation display step for displaying the data classified in the sorting step;
With
When the received amount of received data stored in the storing step reaches a predetermined amount, in the sorting step, all received data is sorted and rearranged based on information included in preset received data, and in the print output step A data printing sorting method comprising a control step of collectively printing all the received data in the rearranged order.   After setting to the power saving mode for stopping the power supply for the analysis step, the sorting step, and the print output step, the power saving mode when the reception amount of the received data stored in the storage step reaches a predetermined amount The data print sorting method according to claim 6, further comprising: a control step for starting the analysis step, the sorting step, and the printing output step in the normal mode.

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