JPH03196760A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To section pages of received original recorded continuously and to section communication texts by providing a pattern data output means or the like outputting a pattern data representing pages and a pattern data representing sections of communication text. CONSTITUTION:When reception preparation is finished and a CFR signal is sent, a caller sends a picture data after training and when a picture data by one page is sent, an MPS signal, an EOM signal or an EOP signal are sent. When the MPS signal or the EOM signal is sent, a system control section 2 decides the selection of the end of page or the end of communication text depending on the communication number obtained from a DCS signal, the page number information and the MPS signal. When the page end is discriminated, a page end data is outputted to a pattern generator 6 and the data is recorded by a plotter 4 via a multiplexer 5. When the reception of picture data by one communication and the recording output are finished, the communication text section data is outputted to the generator 6 and the communication text end is recorded on the plotter 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a facsimile machine, and particularly to a facsimile machine using roll recording paper.

(Prior Art) In facsimile machines, rolled recording paper is often used in order to be able to handle long originals and to reduce the cost of recording paper. Some facsimile machines that use such rolled recording paper are equipped with automatic cutters that cut the document to a certain length or automatically cant it according to the length of the received document.
A cutting mechanism such as an automatic cutter must be provided in the facsimile machine, which makes the facsimile machine complicated and large, and increases its price. However, in facsimile machines that are not equipped with a cutting mechanism such as an automatic cutter, it is necessary to manually cut a roll of recording paper on which received image data is recorded page by page and message by message. The page divisions and correspondence divisions of this received image data are not clear, and it is difficult for those who organize the received manuscripts to read the recorded contents and determine the page divisions and correspondence divisions.

Therefore, as described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 59-38786, a method has been proposed in which separators indicating page breaks are written on a roll of recording paper along with image data.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) However, in such conventional facsimile machines, only page divisions are indicated by page division lines, so the divisions between messages are not clear, and rolls of recording paper When organizing the received manuscripts that had been cut off, it was necessary to read the contents of the correspondence, divide it into parts, and organize them accordingly. As a result, there was a problem in that the workability of organizing the received manuscripts was poor.

(Object of the Invention) Therefore, the present invention determines the delimitation of a communication and the page delimitation within one communication based on a facsimile control signal,
By writing patterns that indicate page breaks and correspondence breaks on rolled recording paper, the page breaks and correspondence breaks are made clear, and when organizing received manuscripts, it is possible to easily mark page breaks and correspondence without reading the contents of the received manuscripts. The purpose is to make it easier to judge sentence breaks and to improve the efficiency of organizing received manuscripts.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides pattern data output means for outputting pattern data indicating page breaks and pattern data indicating message breaks; a selection means for inputting image data and selectively outputting both data; a recording means for recording and outputting the data on a roll of recording paper; and determining pattern data to be output by the pattern data output means based on a facsimile control signal. The present invention is characterized in that it also comprises control means for determining the data selected by the selection means and causing the recording means to record the data, and for recording and outputting page breaks and correspondence breaks.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically explained based on examples.

1 to 6 are diagrams showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a facsimile device 1 according to the present invention, which includes a system control section 2, a scanner 3, a plotter 4, a multiplexer 5, a pattern generator 6, an encoding/decoding section 7, a modem 8, and a network. It is equipped with a control section 9 and the like.

As the scanner 3, for example, a CCD (Charge
A line image sensor using a Coupled Device is used, and the scanner 3 reads the document line by line and outputs it as image data.

As the plotter 4, for example, a thermal recording device equipped with a thermal element is used, and a roll of recording paper is inserted into the plotter 4. The plotter 4 records input data directly on a roll of thermal recording paper or indirectly on a roll of ordinary recording paper via an ink ribbon. Image data is inputted to the plotter 4 from the multiplexer 5, and the block 4 records and outputs the manual data onto a roll of recording paper.

Data is inputted to the multiplexer 5 from the encoding/decoding section 7 and the pattern generator 6, and the multiplexer 5 selects one of the data from the encoding/decoding section 7 and the pattern generator 6 and outputs it to the block 4. Output to.

The pattern generator 6 has page break pattern data indicating page breaks and message break pattern data indicating message breaks built into its internal memory, and the pattern generator 6 operates under the control of the system control unit 2. Then, one of these two pattern data is output to the multiplexer 5.

The encoding/decoding unit 7 aims to shorten and improve the efficiency of transmitting image data, and compresses (encodes) the image data read by the scanner 3 during transmission, and compresses (encodes) the image data read by the scanner 3 during transmission, and also compresses (encodes) the image data read by the scanner 3 during transmission. Regenerate (decode) the received image data into original data.

Therefore, the multiplexer 5 receives the received image data DX from the encoding/decoding section 7 and the page break data PS or message break data TS from the pattern generator 6.

The modem 8 modulates the transmitted signal into a form suitable for transmission over the line when transmitting, and demodulates the modulated signal sent from the line when receiving.

The network control unit 9 is referred to as AA-NCU in -i, and a line, for example, a telephone line, is normally connected to the network control unit 9.

The scanner 3, plotter 4, multiplexer 6, pattern generator 6, encoding/decoding section 7, modem 8, and network control section 9 are connected to the system control section 2 via the bus 10. , CPU, ROM, RAM, etc. A basic program for the facsimile machine 1 and a delimited data recording processing program of the present invention are stored in the ROM, and the system control unit 2 controls each part of the facsimile machine l according to the program in the ROM to operate the facsimile machine 1. At the same time as the sequence is executed, the delimiter data recording process of the present invention is executed. The system control unit 2 also has a communication control function, controls the transmission and reception of facsimile control signals, and analyzes the received facsimile control signals to determine the page separation and correspondence separation of the received manuscript according to the present invention.

The system control unit 2 generates pattern data PS output by the pattern generator 6 based on the page divisions and correspondence divisions of the received manuscript obtained by analyzing the facsimile control signal.
, TS and the output data of the multiplexer 5 are determined.

At the time of transmission, the facsimile machine 1 encodes the image data of the document read by the scanner 3 in the encoding/decoding section 7, modulates it in the modem 8, and sends it out to the line via the network control section 9. Furthermore, at the time of reception, the facsimile apparatus 1 demodulates image data received via a line using the modem 8 , decodes it into original data using the encoding/decoding section 7 , and sends the data to the plotter 4 via the multiplexer 5 . The plotter 4 records and outputs the sent image data onto a roll of recording paper.

Next, the effect will be explained.

The present invention determines page breaks and correspondence breaks based on facsimile control signals when recording and outputting received image data on a roll of recording paper.
Its feature is that it records and outputs the message delimiter data TS and the message delimiter data TS on a roll of recording paper.

This delimiter data recording process will be explained below.

There are two types of facsimile reception: normal reception, in which one message is received in one communication, and serial reception, in which a plurality of messages are received in one communication.

First, normal reception processing will be explained.

During normal reception, as shown in Figure 2, when the called party receives a call, it transmits a CED signal and a DIS signal.
In response, the calling side uses DC3C12TRAINING
and transmit TCP signals.

Also, the called rule sends a CFR signal, and the calling party sends a TR signal.
After performing AINING, image data of a one-page document is transmitted. When the calling side transmits image data of a one-page document, it transmits an MPS signal or a ROM signal. On the other hand, the facsimile machine 1, which is the called party, uses the MP
When the S signal or the ROM signal is received, the system control unit 2 determines that it is a page break and sends the page break data P.
S is selected and outputted to the pattern generator 6.

That is, the system control unit 2 receives the MPS signal or the RO
When the M signal is sent, it is determined that it is a page break and causes the pattern generator 6 to output page break data PS, and causes the multiplexer 5 to switch from the received image data to page break data and output it. As shown in FIG. 3, this switching between the page break data PS and the received image data DX is performed by determining the page break based on the facsimile control signal, and switching between the received image data and the page break data at the page break timing. The signal is switched and outputted to the multiplexer 5.

This process is performed for each received document, and when all the received documents are received and an EOP signal is sent from the calling side, it is determined that the message has ended, and the message delimiter data TS is recorded. Let it happen. That is, when the system control unit 2 receives the EOP signal, it determines that it is a message delimiter and causes the pattern generator 6 to output the message delimiter data TS.
The multiplexer 5 is caused to switch the received image data DX to message delimiter data TS and output it. In this case, the multiplexer 5 switches between the received image data DX and the message delimiter data TS in the same manner as the above-mentioned change over with the page delimiter.

That is, as shown in FIG. 4, when the system control unit 2 starts reception (step Pl), it sends the received image data to the plotter 4 and causes the received image data to be recorded on a roll of recording paper (step Pz). ), when the reception of one page is completed, the page break is recorded (step P
3).

Check whether reception for one communication has been completed (step P4); if reception for one communication has not been completed,
It is determined that it is a page break and the page break is recorded (step P5). Returning to step P2, the same process is repeated, and when the reception of one communication is completed, the communication delimiter is recorded and this flow is ended (step p6).

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, data indicating page breaks and data indicating message breaks are recorded and output on the roll of recording paper together with the received image data. As a result, page breaks and correspondence breaks can be clearly defined, and the workability of organizing received manuscripts can be improved.

Next, a description will be given of processing when receiving a train.

Normally, an operator who wishes to send a series of messages inputs the number of pages and communication number for each message by operating keys on the operation section of a facsimile machine, sets the originals in the order in which they were manually sent, and sends the documents. This communication number and page number are transmitted to the receiving side (called side) using a DC5 signal as a facsimile control signal.

Therefore, in the present invention, page breaks and message breaks are determined based on the facsimile control signals from the DC3C12 and others. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, when the facsimile machine 1, which is the called side, receives a call from the calling side,
CED signal, NS
F signal and DIS signal are sent, and in response to this signal, the calling side sends the NSC signal, DC3C12TRATNIN
When a G.TCP signal is sent, the communication number and page number are taken out from this DC3C12. Ready to receive and C
When the FR signal is sent, the calling side sends the TRAINING
After that, the image data is transmitted, and when the image data for one page is transmitted, the MPS signal, EOM signal, or E
An OP signal is sent. When an MPS signal or an EOM signal is transmitted, in this case, the system control unit 2 transmits the communication number and page number information obtained from the DC8 signal and the MPS signal.
The signal (or EOM signal) determines whether to select page break data or message break data. If it is determined that it is a page break, pattern generator 6
outputs pagination data. The page break data outputted by the pattern generator 6 is switched with the received image data, outputted to the multiplexer 5, and recorded and outputted by the plotter 4. When the reception and recording output of the image data for lil is completed based on the communication number and page number data, the pattern generator 6 is caused to output communication delimiter data, and the message delimiter is caused to be recorded and output by the plotter 4. The above process is performed in the same way for each message sent in series, and when the reception of all messages and the recording process of delimiter data are completed, and the EOM signal is received from the calling side, it is determined that communication is complete, and the pattern generator 6 outputs the message delimiter data and records and outputs it on recording paper.

Therefore, even when receiving a series of messages, the received image data, page break data, and message break data are appropriately switched and output to the plotter 4, and the plotter 4 outputs the received image data as well as the page break and message break within each message. and can be recorded. As a result, even when receiving a series of messages, it is possible to clearly distinguish the page divisions and correspondence divisions of the received manuscripts that are continuously recorded on the rolled recording paper, thereby improving the workability of organizing the received manuscripts. I can do it.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the processing at the time of normal reception and the processing at the time of serial reception, in which immediate recording is performed, was explained, but the present invention is not limited to these. For example, the same processing may be performed at the time of so-called memory reception. can.

(Effects) According to the present invention, during reception, the received image data, page break data, and message break data are appropriately switched and output to the block, and the plotter outputs the page break data in each message along with the received image data. It is possible to record message delimiters. As a result, it is possible to clearly distinguish between page breaks and correspondence breaks in received documents continuously recorded on a roll of recording paper, and it is possible to improve the efficiency of organizing the received documents.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 to 6 are diagrams showing an embodiment of the facsimile apparatus of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the facsimile apparatus, and FIG. 2 explains the delimited data recording process during normal reception. FIG. 3 is a timing diagram showing the switching timing between received image information and delimiter data during normal reception, FIG. 4 is a flowchart of delimiter data recording processing during normal reception, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the recording state of the delimiter data on the roll-shaped recording paper, and FIG. 6 is a timing chart showing the timing of switching between the received image information and the delimiter data at the time of receiving the serial data. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1...Facsimile machine, 2...System control unit, 3...Scanner, 4...Plotter, 5...Multiplexer, 6. ...Pattern generator, 7...
Encoding/decoding unit, 8...modem, 9...network control unit, lO...bus.

Claims (1)

[Claims] a pattern data output means for outputting pattern data indicating a page break and pattern data indicating a break in a message; a selection means for inputting the pattern data and received image data and selectively outputting both data; a recording means for recording and outputting data on recording paper; a control means for determining pattern data to be output by the pattern data output means based on a facsimile control signal, determining data to be selected by the selection means, and causing the recording means to record the data; What is claimed is: 1. A facsimile device comprising: a facsimile device which records and outputs page breaks and correspondence breaks;