JPH02134069A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To receive an important data with priority by receiving only a specified opposite party in advance without receiving sent data indiscriminately when residual quantity of recording paper is deficient or rejecting only a beforehand specified opposite destination. CONSTITUTION:A reception opposite specifying means 31 specifies an opposite party allowing the reception or not allowing it, a storage means 32 stores a destination specified by the reception opposite specifying means 31 and a remaining detection means 5 detects the state when the residual recording paper is less. When the residual quantity of recording paper is less in the case of reception, a discrimination means 32 references the information stored in the storage means 32 to discriminate whether or not the destination is a destination to be received and controls a device main body section 34 based on the result. Thus, an important original is received with priority.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a facsimile machine ζ that performs reception and recording while sequentially taking out recording sheets.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, facsimile machines that use roll-type or cut-sheet type recording paper are known.

When the facsimile machine detects the near end (the end of the recording paper) or runs out of paper, it no longer accepts any reception.

In addition, a red mark is attached to the portion of the roll-type recording paper where 5 m < 5 m remains, and the user sees this and is informed that there is less than 1 m remaining. However, this is not detected by the facsimile machine.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In such conventional facsimile machines, even if the remaining amount of recording paper is low, all sent data is mechanically received, so important documents cannot be sent. If you receive a message, you may not be able to receive it because there is no recording paper.

In view of such problems with conventional facsimile machines, the present invention allows reception only to specified recipients when the remaining amount of recording paper is low, or allows reception only to pre-specified recipients. An object of the present invention is to provide a facsimile device that can give priority to the reception of important documents by not allowing reception.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention provides a receiving party identifying means for specifying a party to whom reception is permitted or not permitted in a facsimile machine that records reception while sequentially taking out recording sheets, and a storage means for storing the destination specified by the identification means; a remaining amount detection means for detecting a state in which the remaining amount of the recording paper is low; and an output from the remaining amount detection means when receiving data. Based on the signal, if the remaining amount of recording paper is low, refer to the information stored in the storage means to determine whether the other party is acceptable for reception, and based on the result, control the main body of the apparatus. A facsimile apparatus is characterized in that it is equipped with a determining means.

[Operations] In the present invention, the receiving party specifying means specifies the party to whom reception is permitted or disallowed, the storage means stores the party specified by the receiving party specifying means, and the remaining capacity detecting means reads the record. The determining means detects a state in which the remaining amount of paper is low, and determines when receiving data. Determine whether the partner is a good partner, and based on the results,
Controls the main body of the device.

[Examples] The present invention will be described below based on drawings showing examples thereof.

FIG. 1 is a 91 perspective view of an embodiment of a facsimile apparatus according to the present invention.

In the figure, l is the housing of the facsimile machine, 2
Reference numeral 3 indicates an operation panel of the facsimile machine, which includes various user keys such as a dial key, a one-touch key, and a start key, as well as a display section for displaying various information. Reference numeral 3 indicates an upper cover of the facsimile machine.

Recording paper 4 is housed inside the housing 1 . A remaining amount detection means 5 is arranged on the side of the recording paper 4 to detect when the remaining amount of the recording paper 4 is low. For example, there are 5 roll recording paper/L left.
When it reaches m, it is determined that the remaining amount is low. The remaining amount detecting means 5 includes, for example, an optical sensor, and the recording paper 4
As the roll diameter is consumed, the diameter of the roll gradually becomes smaller, so when it decreases, the amount of reflected light decreases (anti-OJ'!! In the case of optical sensors), or the light is not shining on the light receiving element. (in the case of a transmissive optical sensor), it is possible to detect that the remaining amount is low. Alternatively, a red mark attached to 5rn at the end of the roll-type recording paper may be detected. Further, in the case of cut paper type recording paper, the storage height thereof becomes gradually lower, so that it can be detected in the same way. Further, the remaining amount detecting means 5 may detect the remaining amount by counting the number of revolutions of a shaft around which the recording paper 4 is wound.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a facsimile apparatus according to the present invention.

In the figure, 21 is the operation unit, 22 is a main memory that stores registered contents such as one-touch keys, and various control information, and 23 is a CC that reads the original to be sent.
It is a reading section such as D, and 25 is a strange 1! 26 is a modem that performs I demodulation, and 26 is a network control unit (N
CU), 27 is a recording section, 24 is a control section that controls each of the above-mentioned means, and 2nd is a mechanical section such as a roll shaft and a conveyance roller.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of an embodiment of a facsimile apparatus according to the present invention.

In the figure, reference numeral 31 denotes a receiving party specifying means for specifying a receiving party to which reception is permitted or not. for example,
The telephone number can be specified by inputting the telephone number using a specific key provided on the operation panel 2. Alternatively, if a speed dial function, a wall touch function, etc. are provided, the telephone number registered using these functions may be used as the specified receiving party. 32 stores the destination specified by the receiving destination specifying means 31.

It is a storage means such as RAM (rewritable semiconductor memory). 33, when receiving data, based on the signal output from the remaining amount detection means 5, if the remaining amount of the recording paper 4 is small, referring to the information stored in the storage means 32,
This is a determining means that determines whether or not the other party is acceptable for reception, and controls the device main body section 34 based on the result. This determining means 33 may be realized using a microcomputer. This judgment means 33 determines that if the other party does not permit reception, and the remaining amount of recording paper 4 becomes low during reception, the determination means 33 immediately cancels reception even if it is receiving and recording. Good too. Alternatively, after receiving only that page, the user may refuse to receive the page. Furthermore, in the case of a destination that does not permit reception, if the remaining amount of recording paper 4 becomes low during reception, the judgment means 33 records without canceling the reception, It may also be possible to disable reception only when the remaining capacity is low.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be explained.

FIG. 4 shows that when there is less 1 remaining on the recording paper 4,
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a transmission procedure when a message is sent from a recipient who is permitted to receive the message.

FIG. 5 shows that when the remaining amount of recording paper 4 is low,
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a transmission procedure when a message is sent from a destination for which reception is not permitted.

In the case of an unauthorized destination, first the sender dials, and the receiver sends NSF (non-standard function identification signal) + C5I (called terminal identification signal).

Dis (digital identification signal) - On the other hand, the sending side transmits TSI (transmitting terminal, identification signal) DC3
(digital command signal). Also, TCP (
training check).

The receiving side checks this signal, detects that the sending side's telephone number included in the TSI is not permitted to receive, and issues a DCN to disconnect the line because there is not enough recording paper left. (disconnection command signal) is sent to the sending side and the process ends.

Next, in the case of an authorized destination, the sender dials, and the receiver receives the NSF (.

non-standard function identification signal), C3l (called terminal identification signal),
Send DIS (digital identification signal).

On the other hand, on the transmitting side, TSI (transmitting terminal identification signal)
, 1) Send C3 (digital command signal). Also,
Send TCF (Training Check). The receiving side checks this signal, detects that the transmitting side's telephone number included in the TSI is one that is permitted to receive, and transmits a CFR (reception preparation confirmation signal). Therefore, the sending side sends an image message. The receiving side receives the image message and records it using the recording paper 4 that is running low. After transmitting the final image message, the transmitting side transmits an EOP (end signal around 1,000 yen). In response, the receiving side transmits an MCF (message confirmation signal). In response, the transmitting side transmits a DCN signal and disconnects the line.

[Effects of the Invention] As is clear from the above, the facsimile device according to the present invention does not receive sent data indiscriminately when the number of recording sheets remaining is low. Important data can be received preferentially by receiving data only from specified destinations or by rejecting only specified destinations.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a facsimile apparatus according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the same embodiment, and FIG.
Other block diagrams of the same embodiment, FIGS. 4 and 5, are transmission procedure diagrams showing the operation of the same embodiment. 5...Remaining amount detection means 31...Receiving party identification means 3
2... Storage means 33... Judgment means 34...
Main body

Claims (5)

[Claims] (1) In a facsimile machine that records reception while sequentially taking out recording sheets, a receiving party specifying means for specifying a party to whom reception is permitted or not is provided, and a receiving party specified by the receiving party specifying means is stored. a remaining amount detecting means for detecting a state in which the remaining amount of the recording paper is low; and a remaining amount detecting means for detecting the remaining amount of the recording paper based on a signal output from the remaining amount detecting means when receiving data. If there is less, refer to the information stored in the storage means,
1. A facsimile apparatus, comprising: a determining means for determining whether or not a recipient is acceptable for receiving data, and for controlling a main body of the apparatus based on the determination result. (2) In the case of a destination that does not permit reception, the determination means immediately stops reception if the remaining amount of recording paper becomes low during reception. facsimile machine. (3) In the case where the receiving party does not permit reception, if the remaining amount of recording paper becomes low during reception, the above-mentioned judgment means records without canceling the reception, and the remaining amount of recording paper decreases before reception. 2. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the facsimile apparatus does not permit reception only when the number of facsimile apparatuses decreases. (4) The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the receiving party specified by the receiving party specifying means is a party registered by a one-touch function or a speed dial function. (5) The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the remaining amount detecting means utilizes a counter that counts the amount of recording paper used.