JP6364937B2 - Transfer system, server, transfer method, and transfer program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a transfer system, a server, a transfer method, and a transfer program, and more particularly, to a transfer system, a server, a transfer method, and a transfer program for transferring image data from a first image processing apparatus to a second image processing apparatus.

  As a communication method between image forming apparatuses such as an MFP (Multi-Functional Peripheral), a method using a network such as the Internet (also referred to as a cloud network) in addition to a facsimile is widespread. For example, Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2014-14023 (hereinafter referred to as Patent Document 1) discloses a method of transmitting and receiving image data via a cloud network.

JP 2014-14023 A

  In recent years, with the development of networks, needs for transmission / reception of image data via a cloud network are increasing. However, if the image data transferred by facsimile is simply switched to transfer via a network, if the image data received by facsimile is set at the receiving destination, the image data is processed. The problem of not being executed arises.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and is capable of appropriately transferring image data instructed to be transferred by facsimile via a network, a server, a transfer method, and The purpose is to provide a transfer program.

In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, a transfer system is a system for transferring image data to an image processing device, and the image processing device is a first for communicating via a facsimile. A first memory for storing correspondence between the facsimile number and the image processing apparatus, and a first transfer of image data. First specification means for accepting designation of a destination facsimile number and first memory for referring to a first memory and identifying an image processing apparatus as a first transfer destination from the designated facsimile number According to the second specifying unit, the second specifying unit set in the image processing apparatus for specifying the second transfer destination of the image data received by facsimile, and the second transfer destination. The chromatography data, and determining means for determining whether to forward to the image processing apparatus via a network or transferred to the image processing apparatus via the facsimile, the determination result in determination section, the image processing apparatus via a network The first method for transferring the image data to the image processing apparatus by switching the transfer method of the image data to the image processing apparatus from the transfer via the facsimile to the transfer via the network. And a second result for transferring the image data to the second transfer destination via the network when the determination result by the transfer means and the determination result by the determination means is a determination to transfer to the image processing apparatus via the network . Transfer means. The determination means determines that the image data is transferred to the image processing apparatus via the network when the image data can be directly transferred to the second transfer destination via the network.

  Preferably, the transfer system further includes a second memory for storing a transfer destination of image data received by facsimile for each image processing apparatus, and the second specifying unit refers to the second memory. A second transfer destination is specified.

  Preferably, the second specifying unit specifies the second transfer destination by acquiring the second transfer destination from the image processing apparatus.

  More preferably, the determination unit determines to transfer the image data to the image processing apparatus via the network when the second transfer destination is a facsimile number stored in the first memory.

  Preferably, the transfer system further includes second specifying means for receiving specification of image data when the determining means determines to transfer to the image processing apparatus via the network.

  Preferably, when the determination unit determines to transfer the image data to the image processing apparatus via the network, the first transfer unit adds the identification information of the transmission source of the image data to the image data and transfers the image data to the image processing apparatus.

  Preferably, the transfer system further includes history management means for adding the transfer result of the second transfer means to the transfer history of the image processing apparatus.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the server can perform the first communication via the facsimile and the second communication via the network with respect to the image processing apparatus. and memory over for storing the correspondence, and designation means for accepting designation of a facsimile number of the first destination of the image data, by referring to the memory, a first transfer destination from the specified facsimile number A first specifying means for specifying a certain image processing apparatus; a second specifying means for specifying a second transfer destination of image data received by facsimile set in the image processing apparatus; depending on the second transfer destination, the image data, a determination means for determining whether to forward to the image processing apparatus via a network or transferred to the image processing apparatus via the facsimile, Switching determination result in disconnection means, in the case via the network is a decision to transfer the image processing apparatus, a method of transferring to an image processing apparatus of the image data, the transfer via facsimile to transfer through the network If the determination result of the first transfer means for transferring the image data to the image processing apparatus and the determination means is a determination that the image data is transferred to the image processing apparatus via the network, the image data is transferred to the network. And a second transfer means for transferring to a second transfer destination via The determination means determines that the image data is transferred to the image processing apparatus via the network when the image data can be directly transferred to the second transfer destination via the network.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, the transfer method is a method of transferring image data to the image processing device, the image processing device comprising: a first communication means for communicating via a facsimile; And a second communication means for communicating via the step of receiving a designation of a facsimile number as a first transfer destination of image data, and a memory for storing correspondence between the facsimile number and the image processing apparatus Referring to the step of identifying the first transfer destination image processing apparatus from the designated facsimile number and the second transfer destination of the image data received by facsimile set in the image processing apparatus is specified. Depending on the step and the second transfer destination, the image data is transferred to the image processing apparatus via a facsimile or transferred to the image processing apparatus via a network. And determining whether, the determination result in the step of determining, if via the network is a decision to transfer the image processing apparatus, a method of transferring to an image processing apparatus of the image data, via a facsimile transfer If the determination result in the step of transferring the image data to the image processing apparatus and the determination result in the determination step is to transfer to the image processing apparatus via the network and Ru and a step of transferring the second transfer destination through the network. Determining directly over the network to a second destination, if the image data can be transferred, the image data, it determined that through the network to transfer to the image processing apparatus.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, a transfer program is stored in a computer capable of performing first communication via a facsimile and second communication via a network with an image processing apparatus. A program for executing processing for transferring image data to a memory that stores a correspondence between a facsimile number as a first transfer destination of image data and a correspondence between the facsimile number and the image processing apparatus The step of specifying the first transfer destination image processing apparatus from the designated facsimile number and the step of specifying the second transfer destination of the image data received by facsimile set in the image processing apparatus Depending on the second transfer destination, the image data is transferred to the image processing apparatus via a facsimile or via a network. And determining whether to forward the image processing apparatus, the judgment result in the step of determining is, if via the network is a decision to transfer the image processing apparatus, a method of transferring to an image processing apparatus of the image data Switching from transfer via facsimile to transfer via network to transfer image data to the image processing apparatus, and the determination result in the determination step is that the determination result is transferred to the image processing apparatus via the network. in some cases, the image data, Ru was performed and transferring to a second destination via the network to the computer. Determining directly over the network to a second destination, if the image data can be transferred, the image data, it determined that through the network to transfer to the image processing apparatus.

  According to the present invention, image data instructed to be transferred by facsimile can be appropriately transferred via a network.

It is a figure which shows the specific example of a structure of the transfer system (henceforth a system) concerning embodiment. It is a figure showing the specific example of the apparatus structure of the server contained in a system. It is a figure showing the specific example of the apparatus structure of MFP (Multi-Functional Peripheral) contained in a system. It is a figure showing the operation | movement outline | summary in a system. It is a block diagram which shows the specific example of a function structure of a server. It is a flowchart showing the flow of operation | movement in a server.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts and components are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, these descriptions will not be repeated.

<System configuration>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a specific example of the configuration of a transfer system (hereinafter, system) according to the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1, this system includes an MFP (Multi-Functional Peripheral) 200A as an example of a first image processing apparatus, an MFP 200B as an example of a second image processing apparatus, and these MFPs 200A and 200B and the Internet. And the server 100 connected via a network.

  The network is not limited to the Internet using a public line, and may be a network in a specific area such as a LAN (Local Area Network). The MFPs 200A and 200B may be able to communicate directly with the network, or may be able to communicate via a router or a firewall as shown in the figure.

  MFPs 200 </ b> A and 200 </ b> B represent image processing apparatuses installed at different bases A and B, respectively. The different bases A and B are assumed to be headquarters and branch offices of the same company, for example.

  In the following description, an example will be described in which the present system transfers image data to the MFP 200B at the site B in response to an instruction from a user at the site A. The bases A and B are connected to the MFPs 200A and 200B via the network. Apart from this connection, the bases A and B are connected so that the MFPs 200A and 200B can communicate with each other via a facsimile. In the following description, communication between the MFPs 200A and 200B via the facsimile is also referred to as a first communication method, and communication via the network is also referred to as a second communication method.

  Therefore, the image data is transferred from the MFP 200A to the MFP 200B using the first communication method and the image data is transferred to the MFP 200B using the second communication method. Two methods are conceivable. When image data is transferred by the former method, the MFP 200B performs normal facsimile reception processing and prints the image data. When the image data is transferred by the latter method, the MFP 200B prints the received image data. The latter printing is also referred to as network printing.

  Terminals A and B are further provided with terminal devices such as PCs (personal computers) used by users. As an example, the MFP 200A at the site A is connected to the PC 300, and the MFP 200B at the site B is connected to the PC 400. Each of MFPs 200A and 200B can receive an instruction input from a PC and execute an image forming process.

  PC 300 and PC 400 are also connected to the network. Therefore, the PC 300 and the PC 400 can also communicate with other devices such as the server 100 connected to the network. When the server 500 is further included in the network, the PC 300 and the PC 400 can communicate with the server 500.

<Device configuration>
Server 100 and MFPs 200A and 200B (which are also referred to as MFP 200 as representative) may be general devices. Therefore, FIG. 2 shows a general server apparatus configuration as a specific example of the server 100 apparatus configuration. FIG. 3 shows a general MFP apparatus configuration as a specific example of the MFP 200 apparatus configuration.

  Referring to FIG. 2, as an example, server 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 10 for controlling the entire apparatus and a ROM (Read Only Memory) that is a memory for storing a program executed by CPU 10. 11, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 12 that is a memory serving as a work area for storing calculation values when the CPU 10 executes a program, and an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 13 as an example of a large-capacity storage device And a network controller 14 for controlling communication with other apparatuses via the network, and a FAX control unit 15 for controlling facsimile transmission / reception to / from the MFP 200.

  Note that the server 100 does not have a function of controlling facsimile transmission / reception to the MFP 200, and the system may include another dedicated server for controlling facsimile transmission / reception. In this case, the server 100 does not include the FAX control unit 15, but instead has a function of notifying the dedicated server of facsimile transmission / reception.

  Referring to FIG. 3, as an example, MFP 200 has a CPU 20 for controlling the entire apparatus, a ROM 21 that is a memory for storing a program executed by CPU 20, and a calculated value when CPU 20 executes the program. Controls communication between the RAM 22 which is a memory serving as a work area for storing, the scanner 24, the printer 25, and the facsimile 26 as specific examples of the image forming function, the operation panel 27, and other devices via the network. A first network controller 28 for performing communication and a second network controller 29 for controlling communication with other devices such as PCs included in each base.

<Overview of operation>
As described above, as an outline of the operation in the present system, a process in which image data is transferred to the MFP 200B in the base B according to an instruction of a user in the base A in the present system will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an outline of the operation in this system.

  Referring to FIG. 4, first, a user at site A operates PC 300 to instruct transfer of image data to MFP 200B at site B. Here, first, assuming that the image data is transferred to MFP 200B by facsimile, the user inputs the facsimile number of the transfer destination MFP (MFP 200). When receiving the user operation, the PC 300 designates (notifies) the facsimile number to the server 100 (step S1).

  The server 100 that has received the designation of the facsimile number is a transfer destination with reference to the correspondence with the facsimile number MFP stored in the memory of its own memory or other accessible device (for example, the server 500). The MFP 200B is specified (step S2).

  As described above, there is an increasing need for a transfer method via a network, which is a second communication method. Therefore, even if the first communication method via facsimile is designated as the image data transfer method, the present system transfers the second communication method via the network if possible. The image data is transferred by the method.

  Therefore, the server 100 that has received the designation of the facsimile number as the transfer destination in the facsimile transmission in step S1 communicates with the MFP 200B that is the transfer destination specified in step S2 via the network, that is, by the second communication method. It is determined whether the image data can be transferred (step S5).

  As an example, in step S5, if the facsimile number as the transfer destination is stored in the memory, the server 100 determines that the MFP 200B as the transfer destination can be specified, so that it can be transferred via the network. can do.

  However, there is a case where further processing (also referred to as post-processing) for image data received by facsimile is set in the receiving MFP. Post-processing includes, for example, processing for transferring image data received by facsimile to a different facsimile machine, or further transferring image data to a predetermined server called online storage or a predetermined memory called a box. Processing to save is mentioned. That is, there is a case where a process for transferring image data received by facsimile to another destination is set as post-processing in the receiving MFP.

  When the post-processing is set, even if the MFP 200B can be specified by the server 100 and image data can be transferred to the MFP 200B via the network, the MFP 200B does not perform facsimile reception, so the post-processing is not executed. In step S5, the server 100 determines whether image data can be transferred to the MFP 200B via the network according to the post-processing set in the MFP 200B.

  In order to make the above determination, as an example, server 100 inquires MFP 200B that is the specified transfer destination about the set post-processing (step S3), and obtains an answer from MFP 200B (step S4). Then, the server 100 determines whether image data can be transferred to the MFP 200B via the network according to the subsequent processing (step S5).

  Preferably, in step S5, server 100 determines that the image data can be transferred to MFP 200B via the network when the post-processing can be executed instead of MFP 200B. Specifically, the server 100 can transfer image data to the MFP 200B via the network when the image data can be transferred to a further transfer destination (second transfer destination) set in the MFP 200B as post-processing. Judge. For example, the server 100 can determine that transfer is possible if the second transfer destination is the transfer destination specified by the facsimile number stored in the memory. In addition, even if the second transfer destination is a device (for example, the server 500) accessible via the network, the server 100 can determine that transfer is possible. Even if the second transfer destination is the PC 400 installed in the same base B as the MFP 200B, if the PC 400 can be accessed via the network, the server 100 can determine that transfer is possible.

  If the server 100 determines that the image data can be transferred to the MFP 200B via the network, the server 100 transfers the image data to the MFP 200B and instructs network printing (step S9). As a result, the image data instructed by the user at the site A is transferred to the MFP 200B via the network and printed. Furthermore, the server 100 also executes image data transfer to a further transfer destination (second transfer destination) set as post-processing in the MFP 200B (step S10). In FIG. 4, as an example, the server 100 executes transfer of image data to the PC 400 installed at the same site B as the MMFP 200 </ b> B (step S <b> 10).

  Preferably, when server 100 determines that image data can be transferred to MFP 200B via the network in step S5, server 100 receives the second communication method, that is, the network as the transfer method for PC 300 that has received the user instruction. That the image data is to be transferred (step S6).

  In response to this notification, the PC 300 transmits information relating to image data to be transferred (image information) and information relating to facsimile transmission (FAX transmission information) to the server 100 (step S7).

  The image information corresponds to an address of a memory that stores image data. For example, when image data is stored in the server 500, by obtaining this information, the server 100 can obtain the image data to be transferred by accessing the server 500 (step S8). Note that the image information may be image data itself. That is, in this example, the server 100 receives the image data from the PC 300 by notifying the PC 300 that the image data can be transferred to the MFP 200B via the network. Of course, the image data may be transferred from the PC 300 to the server 100 together with the designation of the facsimile number (step S1).

  The FAX transmission information indicates information (identification information) for specifying the transfer source, and includes, for example, a facsimile number associated with the transfer source device (PC 300). In the case of normal facsimile transmission, a facsimile number associated with the transfer source apparatus may be displayed as information (identification information) for specifying the transfer source in a transmission report or a specified position (for example, header) to be transmitted. . Therefore, preferably, in step S7, the server 100 obtains information specifying the transfer source device such as a facsimile number from the transfer source device, and when transferring the image data in step S9, the image data (for example, header) ). The FAX transmission information may be identification information of a user who is a transfer source. For example, as another example of FAX transmission information, an address or a user ID associated with a user who is a transfer source can be cited.

  In the example of FIG. 4, it is assumed that the user operation at the site A is performed on the PC 300. However, the user operation at the site A may be performed by the MFP 200A. In this case, MFP 200A performs the same operation as PC 300 shown in FIG. That is, when the user operation is accepted, MFP 200A designates the input facsimile number to server 100.

<Functional configuration>
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a specific example of a functional configuration of the server 100 for performing the above operation. Each function of FIG. 5 is mainly realized by the CPU 10 when the CPU 10 of the server 100 reads the program stored in the ROM 11 onto the RAM 12 and executes it. However, some functions may be realized by other hardware configurations such as other configurations shown in FIG. 2 or electric circuits not shown.

  Referring to FIG. 5, HDD 13, which is an example of a memory, includes a FAX number storage unit 131 for storing a correspondence between a facsimile number and an image processing apparatus. The FAX number storage unit 131 does not necessarily need to be included in the memory of the server 100, and may be included in the memory of another device accessible from the server 100.

  The CPU 10 refers to the first designation unit 101 for accepting designation of the facsimile number as the transfer destination of the image data from another apparatus via the network controller 14 and the designated facsimile number with reference to the FAX number storage unit 131. The first specifying unit 102 for specifying the transfer destination from the number and the further transfer destination (second transfer destination) as post-processing for the image data received by facsimile set in the MFP 200B specified as the transfer destination ) And a determination unit for determining whether the image data is transferred via a facsimile or a network according to post-processing set in the MFP 200B. 104 to transfer the image data to the MFP 200B by a communication method according to the determination result in the determination unit 104. It includes a transfer unit 105, as a post-processing set in MFP200B, and a post-processing unit 106 for executing transfer processing of the image data for further destination (second transfer destination).

  When the determination unit 104 determines that the image data is to be transferred to the MFP 200B via the network, the transfer unit 105 determines how to transfer the image data to the MFP 200B from the transfer via the facsimile designated by the user operation. Is transferred to the MFP 200B.

  For example, when the image data can be transferred to a further transfer destination (second transfer destination) set as post-processing in MFP 200B, determination unit 104 transfers the image data to MFP 200B via the network. to decide. The determination that transfer to the second transfer destination is possible corresponds to, for example, the case where the second transfer destination is a facsimile number stored in the FAX number storage unit 131.

  Preferably, the HDD 13 further includes a post-processing storage unit 132 for storing, for each MFP, a further transfer destination (second transfer destination) of image data received by facsimile, which is post-processing set in the MFP. Including. The post-processing storage unit 132 is not necessarily included in the memory of the server 100, and may be included in the memory of another device accessible from the server 100. In this case, the second specifying unit 103 refers to the post-processing storage unit 132 and specifies the post-processing set in the MFP 200B. Alternatively, the second specification unit 103 may specify post-processing by inquiring the MFP 200B about post-processing and obtaining a response from the MFP 200B.

  Preferably, when image data is transferred to MFP 200B via the network, transfer unit 105 transfers image data such as a facsimile number associated with PC 300 specifying the facsimile number and the ID of the user who performed the operation. Is added to the header of the image data and transferred to the MFP 200B.

  Preferably, CPU 10 further includes a second designation unit 107 for accepting designation of the image data when judgment unit 104 determines to transfer to MFP 200B image data via the network. The designation of the image data may be the image data itself or access information (address) to the memory storing the image data.

  Preferably, CPU 10 further adds the transfer result of the image data to the further transfer destination (second transfer destination), which is the post-processing executed by post-processing unit 106, to the post-processing history in MFP 200B. A history management unit 108 is included. As an example, the history management unit 108 writes the log in the MFP 200B. More preferably, the history management unit 108 adds the transfer result of the image data to the MFP 200B to the facsimile transmission history in the apparatus that has instructed the transfer. When the device that instructed the transfer is the PC 300, the history management unit 108 writes the log to the PC 300 as an example.

<Operation flow>
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation flow in server 100. The operation shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is realized by the CPU 10 of the server 100 reading out the program stored in the ROM 11 on the RAM 12 and executing it, thereby exhibiting the functions of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 6, when CPU 10 of server 100 accepts designation of a facsimile number from any device (for example, PC 300) connected via a network and accepts an instruction for facsimile transmission of image data (step S101). YES), the transfer destination corresponding to the designated facsimile number is specified by referring to the correspondence between the stored facsimile number and the MFP. When the transfer destination (MFP 200B) is specified (YES in step S103), CPU 10 obtains post-processing settings in MFP 200B, which is the transfer destination (step S105). The post-processing setting may be acquired by the CPU 10 inquiring of the MFP 200B, or the post-processing setting for each MFP may be stored in advance and acquired by referring to the memory.

  The CPU 10 determines the image data transmission method by determining whether the post-processing set in the MFP 200B can be executed. That is, the CPU 10 determines that post-processing is possible when transfer to a further transfer destination (second transfer destination) of image data, which is post-processing, is possible (YES in step S107). As a method, it is determined to transfer to MFP 200B via the network.

  Preferably, the CPU 10 responds (notifies) the determined transfer method to the transfer source (PC 300) (step S109). Then, the CPU 10 acquires the image information and the facsimile transmission information from the transfer source (PC 300) (step S111). The CPU 10 acquires image data based on the image information (step S113), transfers the image data to the MFP 200B that is the transfer destination via the network, and instructs network printing (step S115). Preferably, the CPU 10 writes the transfer result as a log to the transfer source device.

  At this time, the CPU 10 preferably transfers the image data with transfer source identification information (facsimile number or the like) included in the facsimile transmission information acquired in step S111.

  Further, the CPU 10 executes post-processing set in the MFP 200B that is the transfer destination (step S117). That is, the CPU 10 executes a process of further transferring and storing the image data to the second transfer destination such as the memory of the MFP 200B or a designated server. Preferably, CPU 10 writes the result of post-processing as a log to MFP 200B.

  If the transfer destination cannot be identified from the designated facsimile number (NO in step S103), the CPU 10 cannot execute post-processing set in the MFP 200B as the transfer destination ( In step S107, the process of transferring image data by normal facsimile is executed without performing transfer via the network (step S119). The process of transferring image data by facsimile does not necessarily have to be executed by the server 100, but may be performed by another dedicated device. In this case, the CPU 10 instructs the other dedicated device to perform facsimile transmission.

<Effect of Embodiment>
By performing the above operation in this system, for example, to the MFP 200B installed in another base by processing in the server 100 without changing the existing transfer system already built in the base A, B, etc. The facsimile transmission of the image data can be replaced with a transfer via a network, so-called network printing. Therefore, it can meet the needs of network printing. In some cases, communication costs can be reduced.

<Other example 1>
In the above example, it is assumed that a user operation for facsimile transmission is mainly performed on the PC 300. However, as described above, the user operation may be performed on MFP 200A. In this case, server 100 receives the designation of the facsimile number from MFP 200A, and thereafter performs the same processing.

<Other example 2>
In the above example, it is assumed that the server 100 is a device different from the MFP 200. However, the server 100 may be included in any MFP 200. For example, if MFP 200A can be connected to another device via a network, it has the function of server 100 and transfers image data instructed for facsimile transmission to MFP 200B via the network, and is further set in MFP 200B. Post processing may be executed. In this case, the function of FIG. 5 is realized by the CPU 20 of the MFP 200 </ b> A executing a program stored in the ROM 21.

<Other example 3>
Furthermore, a program for causing the CPU of the server 100 or the MFP 200 to execute the above-described operation can be provided. Such a program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a flexible disk attached to the computer, a CD-ROM (Compact Disk-Read Only Memory), a ROM, a RAM, and a memory card, and provided as a program product. You can also. Alternatively, the program can be provided by being recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk built in the computer. A program can also be provided by downloading via a network.

  A program according to the present invention is a program module that is provided as a part of an operating system (OS) of a computer and that executes necessary processes by calling necessary modules in a predetermined arrangement at a predetermined timing. Also good. In that case, the program itself does not include the module, and the process is executed in cooperation with the OS. A program that does not include such a module can also be included in the program according to the present invention.

  The program according to the present invention may be provided by being incorporated in a part of another program. Even in this case, the program itself does not include the module included in the other program, and the process is executed in cooperation with the other program. Such a program incorporated in another program can also be included in the program according to the present invention.

  The provided program product is installed in a program storage unit such as a hard disk and executed. The program product includes the program itself and a recording medium on which the program is recorded.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  10, 20 CPU, 11, 21 ROM, 12, 22 RAM, 13 HDD, 14 Network controller, 15 FAX control unit, 24 Scanner, 25 Printer, 26 Facsimile, 27 Operation panel, 28 First network controller, 29 Second network Controller, 100, 500 Server, 101 First designation unit, 102 First identification unit, 103 Second identification unit, 104 Judgment unit, 105 Transfer unit, 106 Post-processing unit, 107 Second designation unit, 108 History management unit, 131 FAX number storage unit, 132 post-processing storage unit, 200, 200A, 200B MFP, 300, 400 PC.

Claims (10)

A transfer system for transferring image data to an image processing apparatus,
The image processing apparatus includes first communication means for communicating via a facsimile, and second communication means for communicating via a network,
A first memory for storing correspondence between the facsimile number and the image processing apparatus;
First designation means for accepting designation of a facsimile number as the first transfer destination of the image data;
Referring to the first memory, first specifying means for specifying the image processing apparatus as the first transfer destination from the designated facsimile number;
Second specifying means for specifying a second transfer destination of image data received by facsimile set in the image processing apparatus;
Determining means for determining whether to transfer the image data to the image processing apparatus via a facsimile or to the image processing apparatus via the network according to the second transfer destination;
When the determination result by the determination means is a determination to transfer to the image processing apparatus via the network , the transfer method of the image data to the image processing apparatus is changed from transfer via facsimile to the network. Switching to transfer via the first transfer means for transferring the image data to the image processing device;
When the determination result by the determination means is a determination that the image data is transferred to the image processing apparatus via the network, the image data is transferred to the second transfer destination via the network . 2 transfer means ,
The determination unit determines to transfer the image data to the image processing apparatus via the network when the image data can be directly transferred to the second transfer destination via the network. Transfer system. Each image processing apparatus further includes a second memory for storing a transfer destination of image data received by facsimile.
The transfer system according to claim 1, wherein the second specifying unit specifies the second transfer destination with reference to the second memory.   The transfer system according to claim 1, wherein the second specifying unit specifies the second transfer destination by acquiring the second transfer destination from the image processing apparatus. The determination unit determines to transfer the image data to the image processing apparatus via the network when the second transfer destination is a facsimile number stored in the first memory. Item 4. The transfer system according to Item 3 . When a decision is made to transfer to the image processing apparatus via the network in said determination means further comprises a second specifying means for accepting designation of the image data, according to any one of claims 1-4 Transfer system. When the determination unit determines to transfer to the image processing apparatus via the network, the first transfer unit adds identification information of the transmission source of the image data to the image data, and the image processing apparatus The transfer system according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the transfer system is transferred. Said transfer results in the second transfer means further includes a history management means for adding to the transfer history of the image processing apparatus, the transfer system according to any one of claims 1-6. A server capable of performing first communication via a facsimile and second communication via a network to an image processing apparatus,
And memory over for storing a correspondence between a facsimile number and an image processing apparatus,
A designation means for accepting designation of a facsimile number as a first transfer destination of image data;
Referring to the memory, a first specifying means for specifying the image processing apparatus as the first transfer destination from the designated facsimile number;
Second specifying means for specifying a second transfer destination of image data received by facsimile set in the image processing apparatus;
Determining means for determining whether to transfer the image data to the image processing apparatus via a facsimile or to the image processing apparatus via the network according to the second transfer destination;
When the determination result by the determination means is a determination to transfer to the image processing apparatus via the network , the transfer method of the image data to the image processing apparatus is changed from transfer via facsimile to the network. Switching to transfer via the first transfer means for transferring the image data to the image processing device;
When the determination result by the determination means is a determination that the image data is transferred to the image processing apparatus via the network, the image data is transferred to the second transfer destination via the network . 2 transfer means ,
The determination unit determines to transfer the image data to the image processing apparatus via the network when the image data can be directly transferred to the second transfer destination via the network. Server. A method for transferring image data to an image processing apparatus, comprising:
The image processing apparatus includes first communication means for communicating via a facsimile, and second communication means for communicating via a network,
Receiving a designation of a facsimile number as a first transfer destination of the image data;
Identifying the image processing apparatus as the first transfer destination from the designated facsimile number with reference to a memory storing a correspondence between the facsimile number and the image processing apparatus;
Specifying a second transfer destination of image data received by facsimile set in the image processing apparatus;
Determining whether to transfer the image data to the image processing apparatus via a facsimile or to the image processing apparatus via the network according to the second transfer destination;
When the determination result in the determining step is a determination to transfer to the image processing device via the network , the transfer method of the image data to the image processing device is changed from transfer via facsimile to the image processing device. Switching to transfer over a network and transferring the image data to the image processing device;
A step of transferring the image data to the second transfer destination via the network when a determination result in the step of determining is a determination that the image processing apparatus transfers the image data via the network ; equipped with a,
The determining step determines that the image data is transferred to the image processing apparatus via the network when the image data can be directly transferred to the second transfer destination via the network. you, transfer method. A program for causing a computer capable of first communication via a facsimile and second communication via a network with an image processing apparatus to execute processing for transferring image data to the image processing apparatus. There,
Receiving a designation of a facsimile number as a first transfer destination of the image data;
Identifying the image processing apparatus as the first transfer destination from the designated facsimile number with reference to a memory storing a correspondence between the facsimile number and the image processing apparatus;
Specifying a second transfer destination of image data received by facsimile set in the image processing apparatus;
Determining whether to transfer the image data to the image processing apparatus via a facsimile or to the image processing apparatus via the network according to the second transfer destination;
When the determination result in the determining step is a determination to transfer to the image processing device via the network , the transfer method of the image data to the image processing device is changed from transfer via facsimile to the image processing device. Switching to transfer over a network and transferring the image data to the image processing device;
A step of transferring the image data to the second transfer destination via the network when a determination result in the step of determining is a determination that the image processing apparatus transfers the image data via the network ; To the computer ,
The determining step determines that the image data is transferred to the image processing apparatus via the network when the image data can be directly transferred to the second transfer destination via the network. you, transfer program.

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