JPH03220860A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To acquire a required number of print sheets as to a picture data without mistaking a destination by storing a destination of at least sender side and a print number corresponding to the destination. CONSTITUTION:The registration of a destination of a sender side, its required print number and setting of sorting and group function selection are implemented to a RAM 13a being a 2nd storage means 13. Then the communication between the caller side (sender side) and the called party (receiver side) is started and various procedure signals are communicated. Then a picture data is received by a RAM 10a as a 1st storage means 10 and the line is interrupted after the reception is finished. Then a discrimination means 14 discriminates whether or not a transmission destination is registered and when registered, the data for the registered print sheet number is printed out. When not registered, one sheet is printed out and the processing is terminated.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application fields] The present invention relates to a facsimile machine.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, a facsimile machine first exchanges signals (tones) between a calling station and a called station, and then displays and determines the terminal's transmission/reception readiness state, terminal constants, and the same amount state. Performs four steps to confirm and transmit facsimile image data. Then, the facsimile device transmits the image data, and also confirms the image data and retains the same amount. Next, the facsimile machine completes transmission of the image data, confirms reception, and finally disconnects the line.

In this manner, the facsimile machine performs transmission and reception. The transmitted image data is either temporarily stored and printed, or is printed as is.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in conventional facsimiles, even if it is known in advance from where the image data will be sent, and several copies of the image data are required, only one copy of the image data is sent. However, there was a problem in that only a few copies were printed, and the operator had to make copies of the printed image data using a copier paper to obtain the required number of copies.

This does not apply when the amount of image data is small, when the number of required copies is small, or when there is time to spare, but in other cases, on the contrary, when the amount of image data is large or when the required number of copies is large, Or if you don't have much time, there is also the problem that it is extremely inefficient and results in a loss of time.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a facsimile machine that can easily print a required number of copies of image data.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention as claimed in claim 1 provides a facsimile machine comprising a first storage means for storing sent image data, and a printing means for printing the image data of the first storage means. The apparatus includes: a registration means for registering at least a destination which is a transmission side and the number of print copies corresponding to the destination; a second storage means for storing registration information of the registration means; and a registration information of the second storage means. If the other party is registered in the second storage means, the registered number of print copies and the image data in the first storage means are printed, and the other party is If the image data is not registered, the apparatus is characterized by comprising a determining means for sending an instruction to the printing means to print one copy of the image data.

The present invention according to claim 2 provides a transmitter side facsimile machine equipped with a reading means for reading a document, and a receiver side equipped with a first storage means for storing sent image data and a printing means for printing the image data. In the facsimile apparatus having a facsimile machine, the transmitter side facsimile has a mode selection means for selecting a multiple copy print mode in the receiver side facsimile, and the receiver side facsimile has at least a transmission side, which is a destination. A registration means for registering the number of print copies corresponding to the destination, a second storage means for storing the registration information of the registration means, and a comparison between the registration information of the second storage means and the transmission side, and is registered in the second storage means,
Based on the selection result of the mote selection means, an instruction is sent to the printing means to print the registered number of copies or one copy and the image data of the first understanding means;
4. If the other party is not registered, the apparatus is characterized by having a determining means for sending an instruction to the printing means to print one copy of the image data.

Claim 30: The present invention provides a transmitter-side facsimile machine equipped with a reading means for reading a document, a receiver-side facsimile machine equipped with a first storage means for storing transmitted image data, and a printing means for printing the image data. In the facsimile apparatus, the transmitter side facsimile has output copy number designating means for specifying the number of copies to be printed in the receiver side facsimile, and the receiver side facsimile at least has a function for specifying the number of copies to be printed on the receiver side facsimile. A registration means to be registered, a second storage means for storing registration information of the registration means, and a comparison between the registration information of the second storage means and the sending destination, and the other party is registered in the second storage means. If so, send an instruction to print the number of copies specified by the output number designating means and the image data in the first storage means to the printing means, and if the destination is not registered, print one copy of the image data. The apparatus is characterized in that it includes a determining means for sending an instruction to the printing means.

[Function] In the present invention according to claim 1, the registration means registers at least the destination of the sending side and the number of print copies corresponding to the destination,
By storing this registration information in the second storage means,
The determination means compares the registered information with the sender's destination,
If it is registered, it instructs the printing means to print the number of copies of the registered information and the image data in the first storage means that stores the sent image data, and if it is not registered, it instructs the printing means to print one copy of the image Since the data is supported on the printing means so as to be printed, the required number of copies of the image data can be easily produced manually.

In the second aspect of the present invention, the mode selection means of the facsimile on the transmitter side can select a multiple copy print mode, and the facsimile machine on the receiver side can select at least the destination of the sender and the print corresponding to the destination. By registering the number of copies and storing this registered information in the second recording means, the determining means compares this registered information with the transmission destination, and if it is registered, selects the mote selection means on the transmitter side. Based on the result, an instruction is sent to the printing means to print the registered number of copies or one copy, and the image data in the first storage means storing the image data, and if the recipient is not registered, the image data is sent to the printing means. Since an instruction to print one copy of the document is sent to the printing means, the sender can select whether to print multiple copies or print one copy as usual.

In the present invention as set forth in claim 3, when the destination of the transmission side is registered in the second storage means by the facsimile registration means on the receiver side, the destination of the transmission side can print the number of copies specified by the number of output copies specification means. can be printed by the facsimile on the receiver side by the determining means, and if the recipient on the sending side is not registered, the facsimile on the receiver side will print one copy, which is convenient.

[Example] Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

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

In FIG. 1, this facsimile device 1 is comprised of a manual section 2 for manually inputting a document, an output section 3 for outputting transmitted image data, an operation panel 4 as a registration means to be described later, a display section 5, etc. .

Note that 6 is a received original printed from the output unit 3.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the present invention according to claim 1, and FIG. 3 is a system block diagram showing the specific structure thereof.

In FIG. 2, the first storage means 10 is for storing the sent black and white image data, and specifically is a RAM 10a shown in FIG. 3.

The printing means 11 prints the image data stored in the first storage means 10. Specifically, the image data passes through the bus, passes through the I10 interface 22, and is printed by the thermal head 23. As the printing means 11, for example, there is one that uses a special heat-sensitive paper using a thermal head 23. However, it is not limited to this. The printing order is usually sorted, and in the case of printing multiple copies, for example, from page 1 to lO
The image data is printed in the order of 1 page to 1 page, and then 1 page to 10 pages. Alternatively, the print order may be group mote. In this case, 1 page is printed in 5 copies, 2 pages are printed in 5 copies, and so on.

The registration means 12 is for registering at least the telephone number and number of copies of the other party on the sending side. You can also select a group function to print multiple copies of the same page and a sort function. The specific key is located on the operation panel 4 shown in FIG. 1, and is the key 12a in FIG. In FIG. 3, this key 12a is the UPI 24 (
It is connected to the bus via the peripheral CPU. Further, the display section 5 in FIG. 1 is an LCD 25 (liquid crystal) display in FIG. 3, and this is also connected to the lotus through the UPI 24. This UP I 24 is also connected to the bus through a PPt 26 (programmable parallel 110).

The second storage means 13 stores the registration information registered by the registration means 12. Specifically, R shown in FIG.
It is AM13a.

The determining means 14 compares the registered information in the second storage means 13 with the recipient on the sending side, and if the recipient is registered in the second storage means 13, the registered number of print copies, the first storage means It sends an instruction to the printing means 11 to print the image data of IO, and to print one copy of the image data if the recipient on the sending side is not registered.

Its structure is as shown in Fig.
It is then transmitted to the bus through modem 28 (which is a device that modulates and demodulates the signals on the line). and the ROM 29 and CPU 20 where the system program is stored.
Thus, while reading the RAM 13a serving as the second storage means 13, the above-mentioned comparison and determination of instructions to the printing means 11, etc. are performed. The determining means 14 also uses the CPU 2 to temporarily store the telephone number of the recipient on the sending side.
Use 0. In addition, in FIG. 3, the crystal oscillator 21
generates a reference clock for the entire device, and this clock is given to the CPU 20 as the reference clock. C.P.
(IT 20 has ROM 29, RAM 10a, 13a, PPI 26, U
Connected to PI24 etc. The CPU 20 controls the entire facsimile machine and also encodes and decodes image data.

Next, the operation of the facsimile apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention will be explained with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step Sl (hereinafter referred to as S2, S3, etc.), the destination of the sender and its required number of print copies are registered and sorted, and group function selection settings are stored in the RAM 13a as the second storage means 13. conduct. Here, sorting may be omitted since, as described above, when printing a plurality of copies, printing is normally performed using the sorting function. then 8
In step 2, communication between the calling side (transmitting side) and the called side (receiving side) is started, and various procedure signals are exchanged.When the line is connected, in step S3, the TSI signal (transmitting terminal identification display the sending terminal by signal, international phone number)
The telephone number of is sent to the determining means 14.

Next, the image data is stored in the RAM 1 as the first storage means 10.
0a (S4), and when that is completed, the line is disconnected (S5). Then, the determining means 14 determines whether the destination is registered (S6), and if it is registered,
The registered number of copies is blit in S7. If it is not registered, one copy is printed (S8). stop·
and exit.

The calling side (sending side) also synchronizes with the called side (receiving side) and communicates! Start (S9), transfer image data (S10), and disconnect line (Sll).

Furthermore, based on the 1' cutting means 14, it is also possible to print the image data directly to the printing means 11 without passing through the first storage means 10 that stores the image data to be erased. As shown in FIG. 2, image data is sent from the transmitter side facsimile A through the signal line 100 to the printing means 11 of the receiver side facsimile B and is printed.

In the flowchart of the 51st "M+" including this embodiment,
Let's explain its operation.

First, in step S20, the called side registers and sorts the calling party (sending side) and its required number of print copies, and sets the group function selection in the RA as the second storage f stage 13.
Performed on M13a. Next, in S21, communication between the calling side (sending side) and the called side (receiving side) is started, and various procedures (,; signs) are exchanged.Then, in S22, whether the telephone number included in the TSI signal is registered or not is confirmed. Please see.Next, in the case of the registered calling party, the image data is received as in claim 1,
Stored in R and AMlOa as the first storage means 10,
When this memorization is completed, disconnect the line and then use judgment method 1.
A predetermined number of copies are printed based on step 4 (S23, S2
4.525). Additionally, for unregistered callers,
The image data sent in the normal procedure is printed as is (S26).

If printing is completed, the line is disconnected in S27 and the process ends. Furthermore, the calling side also starts communication in synchronization with the called side (530).
, image data transfer (S31), and line disconnection (S32).

Next, the structure of the present invention according to claim 2 will be explained with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 6, first storage means 1 for storing image data
0. The configurations of the printing means 11, the registration means 12, the second storage means 13 for storing registered information, the determination means 14, and the receiver-side facsimile B are the same as those in claim 1, so the explanation thereof will be omitted. do. 11, Regarding judgment means 14-
Since the facsimile C is somewhat different, the facsimile C on the reply machine side will be explained later in this regard. Transmitter side facsimile C
has a reading means 30 and a mote selection means 31.

The reading means 30 reads and encodes the original. For example, a CCD (Charge
Coupled Dev+ce) is used.

The mode selection means 31 is for selecting a facsimile B two-copy multiple-copy print mode on the receiver side. 4
Specifically, the user selects whether to print the number of copies registered in facsimile B on the receiver side or only one copy.

This mode selection means 31 is present on the operation panel 4 in FIG. 1, for example.

The determining means 14 of the facsimile B on the receiver side compares the registered information in the second storage means 13 with the destination of the facsimile C on the transmitter side, and determines that the destination is registered in the second storage means l;3; Mote selection means 31 of facsimile C on the transmitter side
Based on the selection result, the printing means 11 instructs to print the registered plurality of copies or one copy and the image data.
If the other party is not registered, the printing means 11 sends an instruction to print part of the image data.
It is supposed to be sent to The structure of this determining means 14 is the same as that in claim 1, but the mode selecting means 3
The difference is that the selection result of No. 1 is viewed by the CPU 20.

Next, the operation of the facsimile apparatus according to the second aspect of the present invention is as follows.
This will be explained according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, on the called side (receiving side), in S40, the calling side (
The second storage means 13 stores the settings for registering and sorting the destination (the sending side) and the number of copies it needs to print, and selecting the group function.
The data is stored in the RAM 13a. Next, in S41, communication between the calling side (transmitting side) and the called side (receiving side) is started, and procedure signals such as reception function signals and transmission command signals are exchanged. When the line is connected, it is checked in S42 whether the telephone number of the calling party of the TSI signal is registered in the RAM 13a of the second storage means 13. If it is not registered, the image data from the calling side is printed by the printing means 11.
43), when the printing is finished, the printing is terminated (S44). Also, if registered, then NSS at 545
A signal (command signal indicating a function to be set from among non-standard functions 0) is used to check the contents selected by the mote selection means 31 of the caller 0. If a plurality of copies is not selected, the process moves to S43, where the image data to be colored is printed on the printing means 11, and when the process is completed, the line is disconnected (S44) and the process ends. Also,
If a plurality of copies is selected, image data is first recorded in the first storage means 10 in step 546 in order to print the number of copies registered by the called party. Then, in S47, the line is disconnected. Thereafter, the registered required number of copies is printed in step 348. When the printing is finished, the process ends. On the calling side, first of all, at 550, the mode selection means 31 selects a mode, and sets it to the NSS signal. Then, when communication 2 is started (S51), data transfer is started at intervals with the called side (receiving side) (S52) Lz, data 6 transmission is ended r (S5
3) L. The line is disconnected (S54) and the process ends.

In the flowchart of FIG. 7, if the caller's hand is not registered, and if the caller's mote selection means 31 selects a mote and the number of copies to be printed is 1, the image data is stored in the first memory. Although it is decided to print without passing through the means 1o, -4 is stored in the first storage means 1O,
Thereafter, it may be used to send the image data to the printing means 11 and print it.

Next, the configuration of claim 30 of the present invention will be explained with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 8, first storage means 1 for storing image data
0. Printing means IL The configurations of the registration means 12, the second storage means 13 for storing registered information, the judgment means I4, and the receiver-side facsimile B are the same as those in claim 1, so the explanation thereof will be omitted. do. 10. Since the determining means 14 will be explained to some extent, I will discuss this point after explaining the transmitter-side facsimile D. In the reply machine side facsimile D, a reading means 3o having a reading means 30 and an output copy number specifying means 40 reads and encodes the original. For example, a CCD (Cbar3
eCoupled Device) is used.

The output copy number designating means 4o designates the number of copies to be printed by the facsimile machine B on the receiver side. The output copy number designating means 4o is present, for example, on the operation panel 4 in FIG.

The determining means 14 of the facsimile B on the receiver side compares the registered information in the second storage means 13 with the destination of the facsimile D on the transmitter side, and determines whether the destination is registered in the second storage means 13 or the number of output copies. An instruction to print the number of copies specified by the specifying means 40 and the image data in the first storage means 1o is sent to the printing means 11, and if the other party is not registered,
When the specified number of copies by the 1 copy and output copy number specifying means 4o is 1 copy, an instruction to print the image data directly is sent to the printing means 11.

Next, the operation of the facsimile apparatus of the present invention according to claim 3 is as follows.
This will be explained according to the flowchart in FIG. 9. First, the called side (receiving side) stores the settings for registration of the other party, which is the calling side (sending side), in the RAM as the second storage means 13 using 560.
Performed on 13a. Next, in S61, communication between the calling side (transmitting side) and the called party [1 (receiving side) is started, and procedure signals such as a reception function signal and a transmission command signal are exchanged. When the line is connected, the telephone number of the TSI signal is displayed as the second telephone number in S62.
Check whether it is registered in the RAM 13a of the storage means 13. If it is not registered, the printing unit 11 prints one copy of the image data from the calling side (563), and when printing is completed, the line is disconnected (S64), and the process ends.

If it is registered, then in step S65, the contents specified by the output copy number specifying means 40 on the calling side are checked using an NSS signal (a command signal indicating a function to be set from among non-standard functions). If the number of copies to be printed is 1, the process moves to S63, where the sent image data is printed by the printing means 11, and when finished, the line is disconnected (S64) and the process ends. Also,
Even if multiple copies are specified for printing; in order to print the number of copies, first, in S66, the image data is stored in the first recording means I.
Let O memorize it. Then, at S]57, the line is disconnected. Thereafter, the designated required number of copies is printed in step 568. And the end of Benont is over. Also, on the calling side, first of all, what is the product? At S70, the output copy number specifying means 40 specifies the number of copies to be printed, sorting, and group.
Set the SSSS signal level. Then, communication begins (S71)
Then, data transfer is started (S72), data transfer is ended (S73), and line of sight is cut off (S74), in synchronization with the called and receiving sides.

In the flowchart of FIG. 9, if the other party on the calling side is not registered, and if the number of copies to be printed is one by the output copy number specifying means 40 on the calling side, the image data is stored in the first storage means. Although the image data is printed without passing through the image data 10, it is also possible to store the image data in the -4 first storage means 10 and then use it to send the image data to the printing means 11 and print it.

[Effects of the Invention] In the present invention as claimed in claim 1, since the registration means stores at least the recipient of the sending side and the number of print copies corresponding to the recipient in the second storage means, the sending side is registered. In the case of the other party, the determining means instructs the printing means how many copies of the registered information to print, so that it is possible to manually print the necessary number of copies of the image data without making a mistake about the other party. Therefore, the trouble of not having to make copies can be saved.

In the second aspect of the present invention, since the sending side is provided with a mode selection means, only the destination registered in advance can decide whether the sending side should print the image data for the number of copies registered on the receiving side or only one copy. You can choose, leading to labor savings,
Moreover, it is convenient.

In the present invention as set forth in claim 3, if the destination on the sending side is registered in the second storage means by the registration means in the facsimile on the receiver side, the destination on the sending side determines the number of copies specified by the output copy number specifying means. If the sender's facsimile is not registered, the receiver's facsimile will print one copy, so 1 more If + 1, and if the sender's facsimile is not registered. If the recipient is registered, only that recipient can specify the number of copies to be output, so any mischief will be prevented.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an embodiment of a facsimile apparatus according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration according to the present invention of claim 1, and FIG. 3 is an embodiment of the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a system block diagram showing the structure of an example; FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation according to the invention; FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of another embodiment of the invention; FIG.
A block diagram illustrating the configuration of the present invention according to claim 2, FIG.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the invention as claimed in claim 30, and FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the invention as claimed in claim 3. 10... First storage means 11... Printing means 12
...Registration means 13...Second storage means 14...
- Judgment means 3o...Reading means 31...Mote selection means 40...Output copy number designation means

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) In a facsimile machine equipped with a first storage means for storing incoming image data and a printing means for printing the image data stored in the first storage means, at least a destination party on the sending side and a destination party thereof a registration means for registering the number of print copies corresponding to the number of copies to be printed, a second storage means for storing the registration information of the registration means, and a comparison between the registration information of the second storage means and the destination of the transmission, If the destination is registered in the second storage means, the registered number of print copies and the image data in the first storage means are to be printed; if the destination is not registered, an instruction to print one copy of the image data. A facsimile apparatus comprising: determination means for sending the information to the printing means. (2) A transmitter side facsimile equipped with a reading means for reading the original, and a first facsimile machine that stores the sent image data.
In the facsimile apparatus, the facsimile apparatus has a storage means and a facsimile receiver having a printing means for printing the image data, wherein the facsimile transmitter has a mode selection means for selecting a multiple copy print mode in the facsimile receiver. The receiver side facsimile machine includes a registration means for registering at least a destination which is a transmission side and the number of print copies corresponding to the destination, a second storage means for storing registration information of the registration means, and a second storage. The registration information of the means and the destination of the transmission side are compared, and the destination is registered in the second storage means, and based on the selection result of the mode selection means, the registered number of copies or one copy is determined. (1) determining means for sending an instruction to print the image data in the storage means to the printing means, and sending an instruction to the printing means to print part of the image data if the destination is not registered; A facsimile machine with special features. (3) A transmitter-side facsimile machine equipped with a reading means for reading the original, and a first facsimile machine that stores the sent image data.
In the facsimile apparatus having a storage means and a receiver side facsimile including a printing means for printing the image data, the transmitter side facsimile includes output copy number designating means for specifying the number of copies to be printed in the receiver side facsimile. The receiver-side facsimile machine includes a registration means for registering at least a destination as a sender, a second storage means for storing registration information of the registration means, and a register for storing registration information of the second storage means and a sender. and if the other party is registered in the second storage means, sends to the printing means an instruction to print the number of copies specified by the output number designation means and the image data in the first storage means; The facsimile apparatus further comprises determining means for sending an instruction to print one copy of the image data to the printing means if the other party is not registered.