JPH01276876A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To efficiently transmit the same original to plural destinations by providing a means to read a called subscriber number from a memory means to output it to a line connecting part, and to read the other called subscriber number to output it when a busy signal is detected, and connecting the line to the other called subscriber when the first called subscriber is busy. CONSTITUTION:A means 3 to store plural input called subscriber numbers and a connection control means 4 to reads the called subscriber number from the memory means 3 to output to a line connecting part 1 and to read the other called subscriber number to output when the busy signal is detected are provided. The line connecting part 1 tries to connect the line based on the inputted called subscriber number, and when the busy signal is detected, since the connection control means 4 reads the other called subscriber number to output it, the line can be connected to the other called subscriber number when the first called subscriber is busy. Thus, the same original can be efficiently transmitted to the plural destinations.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Summary] This invention relates to a facsimile machine having a line memory that stores a predetermined number of lines of image information scanned and read from a document, and is capable of transmitting the same document to multiple destinations efficiently (at a low cost). The facsimile machine has a memory that stores image information for a predetermined number of horizontal scans of original pages, and connects a line and detects a busy signal based on the input called subscriber number. A facsimile device having a line connection section, means for inputting a called subscriber number, means for storing the plurality of input called subscriber numbers, and storing the called subscriber number from the storage means. connection control means for reading and outputting the number to the line connection section, and reading and outputting the number of another called subscriber when a busy signal is detected; Configure the line to connect to the called party.

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a facsimile machine having a line memory that stores a predetermined number of lines of image information scanned and read from a document.

In recent years, facsimile machines have become widespread not only in offices but also in homes. Equipped with a page memory that stores image information for one page of a document, and a line memory that stores image information for one line of horizontal scanning from a high-performance facsimile machine with a simultaneous transmission function, and specifies the destination one by one. Frequency of use, up to simple facsimile machines for inputting and sending data.
Various facsimile machines have been developed depending on the purpose.

However, even in a simple facsimile machine equipped with a line memory, there are many requests to transmit the same document to multiple destinations, and a facsimile machine that can realize this is desired.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, facsimile machines that transmit the same document to multiple destinations have a page memory that stores image information of one page or multiple pages of the document, and transmit the contents of the page memory to multiple destinations manually at the same time. A facsimile machine having a simultaneous transmission function is provided. However, in conventional simple facsimile machines that have a line memory that stores image information for one horizontal scan (line) of a document by an image sensor, only one destination is specified and the line is connected.
It was configured to read a document line by line, store it in a line memory, and transmit it, and if the called party was busy on a call, it would repeat the call at a fixed cycle.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

As mentioned above, according to the conventional method, if the called party is busy on a call, calls are made repeatedly to one destination at a fixed period.
When sending the same document to multiple destinations, there is a problem that the occupancy rate of the facsimile machine for one destination is high (so the document cannot be sent quickly to multiple destinations.Also, if one destination is busy on a call, In order to send the message to another destination first, the operator needs to specify a new telephone number, which takes time and effort.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a low-cost facsimile device that can efficiently transmit the same document to multiple destinations.

[Means to solve the problem]

FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of the principle of the present invention.

In the figure, 1 is a line connection unit that connects the line based on the input called subscriber number and detects a busy signal, 2 is a means for inputting the called subscriber number, and 3 is a means for inputting the plurality of manually inputted subscriber numbers. Means 4 for storing a called subscriber number reads the called subscriber number from the storage means 3 and outputs it to the line connection section 1, and reads out another called subscriber number when a busy signal is detected. This is a connection control means that outputs the

Therefore, when a called subscriber is busy on a call, the system is configured to connect to other called subscribers and transmit image information.

[Effect]

According to the present invention, the storage means 3 stores a plurality of called subscriber numbers input from the input means 2, and the connection control means 4 reads out the called subscriber numbers from the storage means 3 and sends them to the line connection section 1. The line connection unit 1 attempts to connect the line based on the input called subscriber number, and when a busy signal is detected, the connection control means 4 reads and outputs another called subscriber number. When the called subscriber is busy on a call, the subscriber can connect to other called subscribers and communicate with them.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. The same reference numerals indicate the same objects throughout the figures.

FIG. 2 shows a facsimile machine (hereinafter referred to as FA) according to the present invention.
1 is a block diagram showing the main part configuration of
Items corresponding to the figures are surrounded by dash-dot lines. In the figure, the main control section 10 has a microprocessor sensor (not shown) and a memory for storing programs, and controls each section to perform the FAX function.

The operation panel 2a includes a keyboard for manually inputting the destination telephone number, transmission date and time, etc., sending/receiving instructions using keys and buttons (not shown), and a display for displaying communication status, input data, etc.

The telephone number memory 3a stores a telephone number input from the operation panel 2a, and also stores a telephone number from a number registration memory (not shown) when an abbreviated number or one-touch key is operated. It has an area for setting a flag indicating that transmission has been completed corresponding to each telephone number.

Network Control Unit
t (hereinafter referred to as NCU) la connects the switched line by sending dial pulses, responding to calls, detecting busy signals, etc.

The connection control section 4a reads the telephone number from the telephone number memory 3a, outputs it to the NCUla, sends out a dial pulse (or dial tone), and establishes a line connection by receiving a response signal from the NCUla. When a busy signal is received, the next number whose flag is not set is successively retrieved from the telephone number memory 3a and outputted to the NCUla.

The line control unit 8 is connected to the line via the NCU 1a, and transmits and receives commands, image information, etc. according to the line interface.

The reading unit 6 photoelectrically converts the image recorded on the document using an image sensor (not shown) and reads it as image information.

The image information transmitting unit 7 stores image information for one line of horizontal scanning from the reading unit 6 in a line memory (not shown),
The data is compressed, encoded, and transmitted through the line control unit 8.

When the transmission to any destination is completed, the transmission notification unit 5
The telephone numbers in the telephone number memory 3a are classified into transmission completed and untransmitted, converted into image information by a character generator (not shown), and outputted to the recording unit 9 as a transmission notification.

The recording unit 9 records and outputs the received manuscript received and restored by the line control unit 8 and the transmission notification from the transmission notification unit 5.

The present invention will be explained in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 3. (1) The operator sets the original.

(2) Specify the required number of destination telephone numbers directly from the operation panel 2a, or specify them using one-touch buttons or abbreviated numbers, and store them in the telephone number memory 3a. Operate the send button on the operation panel 2a.

■The connection control unit 4a searches the telephone number memory 3a for destination telephone numbers for which communications have not been completed in the order in which they were stored, reads them out, and sends them to the NC address.
Output to Ula. NCUla outputs a dial pulse based on the telephone number to make a call.

(2) When a response is obtained from the destination, the image information of the original is read from the reading section 6 into the line memory, encoded, and transmitted via the line control section 8.

■When the transmission is completed, the transmission notification section 5 sends the telephone number memory 3
The telephone number is read from a, and based on the flag, the communication is classified as completed/uncompleted and outputted to the recording section 9 to output a transmission notification.

(2) To continue transmitting to a destination to which transmission has not yet been completed, the operator places a call to the next destination by operating the transmission button on the operation panel 2a. The process ends when sending to all destinations is completed, or when another document is sent in advance.

(2) If the called party is on the phone and there is another destination in the telephone number memo 'J3a that has not yet been sent, the process returns to (2), and the connection control unit 4a outputs the next destination telephone number to NCUla and makes a call.

■If there is no other destination, start a timer that generates a signal after a predetermined period of time.

■When the predetermined time has elapsed according to the timer, return to ■ and redial the same destination.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, according to the present invention, the telephone number memory 3
a stores multiple telephone numbers, and when the called party is on the phone, the connection control unit 4a makes a call to another destination stored in the telephone number memory 3a, connects the line, and sends the original, so the same original can be sent to multiple destinations efficiently. Also,
By receiving a transmission notification that indicates whether transmission has been completed or not, there is an effect that the operator can easily transmit the same document to multiple destinations.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the principle of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, 1 is a line connection unit, and 1a is an NCU. 2 is an input means, 2a is an operation panel, 3 is a storage means, 3a is a telephone number memory, 4 is a connection control means, 4a is a connection control section, 5 is a transmission notification section, 6 is a reading section, 7 is an image information transmission section , 8 is a line control section, 9 is a recording section, and 10 is a main control section. Book 1 (2) Mine 3 Diagram

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A memory for storing image information for a predetermined number of horizontal scans of original pages; and a line connection unit (1) that connects the line based on the input called subscriber number and detects a busy signal. A facsimile device comprising: means (2) for inputting a called subscriber number; and means (3) for storing the plurality of input called subscriber numbers.
), reads the called subscriber number from the storage means (3) and outputs it to the line connection section (1), and when a busy signal is detected, reads and outputs another called subscriber number. Connection control means (
4), and is characterized in that when the called subscriber is busy on a call, the facsimile device connects to another called subscriber.