JPH03222572A - Facsimile transmission system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To implement memory transmission and original transmission continuously by providing an original transmission destination number storage section and a comparison discrimination section comparing and discriminating whether or not the stored number and a transmission destination number of memory transmission are identical. CONSTITUTION:An original is set to an original platen and a number of transmission destination from an operation section 5 is inputted. The destination number is stored in an original transmission destination number storage section 13 in a main control section 1 as an original transmission destination number. The main control section 1 uses a comparison discrimination section 12 so as to discriminate whether or not the destination of the document of memory transmission and the original transmission destination number are identical and when identical, the memory transmission and the transmission of the original set on the original platen are implemented succeedingly without interrupting the line. When the destination of the memory transmission and the destination of the original transmission are the same, the original is sent succeedingly without a new dialing or the like.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Table of contents] Overview Industrial field of application Prior art (Figure 5) Means for solving the problems to be solved by the invention (Figure 1) Working examples (Figure 2) ~Figure 4) Effects of the invention [Summary] Regarding the facsimile transmission system with memory transmission function, it has been found that when there is a transmission document set on the document table and a transmission document in the memory with the same destination, it is possible to continuously transmit these documents. In a facsimile machine equipped with a storage memory section to enable memory transmission, there is provided a document transmission destination number holding means for storing the destination of a document set on a document table during memory transmission, and a document transmission destination number storage means for storing the destination of the document set on the document table during memory transmission, and a document transmission destination number storage means for storing the destination of the document set on the document table during memory transmission, and A comparison judgment means is provided for determining whether or not the documents are the same, and a transmission original is set on the manuscript table and a transmission destination number is inputted into the document transmission destination number holding means to perform a document transmission operation, and the comparison judgment means The content of the storage memory section and the document on the document table which are determined to have the same transmission destination number are successively transmitted.

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a facsimile transmission system with a memory transmission function, and more particularly to a facsimile transmission system in which a transmission original on a document table and a reserved original in a storage memory can be continuously transmitted to the same destination.

In recent years, G3 facsimile machines have become more sophisticated, and for example, facsimile machines with a sequential broadcast function that temporarily stores image information in the storage memory and sequentially transmits it to multiple destinations are common. The amount of communication is increasing significantly.

Therefore, there is a need for an efficient method of using communication lines.

[Prior Art] The most popular conventional facsimile device is a facsimile device that does not have a memory function. Conventional facsimile machines that do not have this memory function are capable of sending only in the document transmission mode in which the document is sent while reading it on the document table, and transmission is performed by dialing after placing the document on the document table. Furthermore, if you wish to add another document to the same person as the destination during transmission, you can easily do so by adding the document to the document table.

In recent years, functions have been added to facsimile machines, and facsimile machines with memory functions have become popular. FIG. 5 is an example of this conventional facsimile machine with a memory function, and its configuration is shown as a simple block diagram.

In FIG. 5, 1 is a main control section, 2 is a reading section, and 3 is a main control section.
4 is a recording section, 4 is an encoding/decoding section, 5 is an operation section, 6 is a line control section, 7 is a communication control section, and 8 is a storage memory section. The main control section 1 controls the entire facsimile machine, and the reading section 2
reads the original to be transmitted and creates image information, and the recording section 3 is a part that reproduces and records the signals of the received original, image, etc.

The encoding/decoding unit 4 encodes the image information signal of the original read by the reading unit 2 to match the format of the signal stored in the storage memory 8, and also encodes the image information signal in the storage memory 8 when transmitting the image information signal in the storage memory. Re-encoding is performed in accordance with the signal format handled by the other party's facsimile machine, and the received signal is further converted into image information and sent to the recording unit 2. For example, image information is stored in the storage memory using the MMR method, which has high compression efficiency, but in the G3, compression and decompression are performed using MR or MH, so this encoding/decoding unit 4 temporarily converts the image information of the original into After the correction, it is encoded into MR or MH.

The operation unit 5 is for inputting the destination's telephone number and operating various switches and displays, etc. The line control unit 6 is for controlling outgoing and incoming calls such as automatic dialing to the destination. The communication control section 7 is for carrying out communications such as executing communication procedures such as protocols.

This facsimile device with a memory function is capable of storing a plurality of documents (files) in its memory, and a different transmission destination can be set for each document.

In the case of facsimile transmission, the line control section 6 automatically dials the transmission destination, and upon receiving a response signal from the receiver, the communication control section 7 starts the transmission procedure.

In the case of document transmission, the reading section 2 reads the document, the encoding/decoding section 4 encodes the read image information according to the capabilities of the receiver, and the communication control section 7 transmits this encoded information.

In the case of memory transmission, the storage memory section 8 in which data is stored in advance
The encoded document (image information) is re-encoded by the encoder/decoder 4 in accordance with the capabilities of the receiver, and the communication controller 7 transmits this encoded information.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

The conventional facsimile machine described above is capable of sending only one document (image information) that has been scheduled for transmission in advance and stored in the storage memory, even if multiple documents are sent to the same destination. You can continue to send the next document after the process has finished, but even if you place an original on the scanner glass that you want to send to the same destination during memory sending, you cannot send this original after the document that is being sent to memory. . Therefore, there is a problem in that it is necessary to dial again after completing the transmission, and to perform communication after passing through protocols and the like.

Also, if you send a document during memory transmission reservation,
Even if the destination for document transmission and the destination for memory transmission are the same, there is a problem in that communication must be stopped once the document transmission is completed, the line must be released, and then dialing for memory transmission must be started. .

The present invention has been made in view of these points, and provides a facsimile transmission method that allows the document to be sent continuously without dialing again when the destination for memory transmission and the destination for document transmission are the same. The purpose is to provide

[Means to solve the problem]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the principle of a facsimile transmission system according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, the same parts as in the conventional example shown in FIG. 5 are given the same numbers, so detailed explanations of these parts will be omitted.

In this invention, the main control section 1 is provided with a document transmission destination number holding section 13 and a comparison judgment section 12 for storing the telephone number of the transmission destination of the document set on the document table (referred to as document transmission). , and is configured to be controlled by the CPU 11. The storage memory unit 8 also stores a plurality of transmission documents (reserved document 1, reserved document 2) and destination information of the reserved documents (address information 1, destination information 2, etc.).
-) are accumulated.

The original is set on the original table, and the transmission destination number is input from the operation section 5. This destination number is held in the document transmission destination number holding section 13 in the main control section 1 as the document transmission destination number.

The main control unit 1 compares and determines whether or not the document destination number for memory transmission and the original document transmission destination number are the same in a judgment unit 12. If they are the same, the main control unit 1 continues to send the document to the memory without disconnecting the line. Sends the original set on the table.

[Effect]

The facsimile machine is provided with a document transmission destination number holding section 13 and a comparison judgment section 12 that compares and judges whether the number held in the document transmission destination number holding section 13 and the number of the memory transmission destination are the same. Since this is provided, memory transmission and transmission of the document on the document table can be performed consecutively in the case of the same case. Therefore, even during memory transmission, for example, when a document is placed on the document table and the destination number is entered from the operation unit 5, this number is stored in the document destination number holding section 13. Furthermore, it is possible to compare and determine whether the destination is the same as the destination being sent to the memory. If the destination is the same, document transmission can be continued without disconnecting the line.

〔Example〕

FIGS. 2, 3, and 4 are diagrams for explaining the present invention. FIG. 2 is an embodiment of a facsimile machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a communication procedure according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a communication control signal sequence according to the present invention. In FIG. 2, the same parts as in FIG. 1 are given the same numbers, so a detailed explanation of these parts will be omitted.

In the embodiment shown in FIG.
It is shown that there is a plurality of reserved documents in the storage memory section 8.

As shown in FIG. 2, there are N reserved documents, and one reserved document has a hierarchical structure of encoded image information consisting of a plurality of pages and a plurality of reserved transmission destination information. This destination information further includes a destination information section 1.2.3--, which indicates the destination waiting for transmission.
-N and the destination information section 1', 2', 3' indicating the sent destination
--It is divided into two parts: N'.

The encoded image information (reserved document) and the destinations waiting to be sent are arranged in the order of transmission, and dialing is started in order from the head of the destinations waiting to be sent in the reserved document 1. When the transmission to all the destinations of the reserved document 1 is completed, communication to the reserved destination of the reserved document 2 is started.

The operation of this facsimile machine will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 3 showing the communication control procedure. FIG. 3 shows another document transmission determination process performed at the end of one document transmission, and in the facsimile apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 2, the main control section 1 performs these controls.

First, check whether memory transmission was in progress at the end of one document transmission (step 2). If memory transmission is in progress, refer to the document transmission destination number holding unit 13 and send the document to the same destination as the one currently in memory transmission. Check to see if it has been placed on the document table (step ■). If the document has been sent, a document transmission instruction is issued (step ■) and the process returns to the transmission process (step ■). The document on the document table is transmitted, and when the document transmission is completed, another document transmission determination process is performed again. In addition, if memory transmission is not in progress in step (2), that is, if a document is being sent, or if a document with the same destination is not set on the document table in step (2), proceed to step (2) and check whether there are any documents stored in the storage memory. Please check. If there is no stored document, issue a transmission end instruction (Step 2) and release the line (Step @l).

In step (2), if there is a stored document, it is compared and determined whether it matches the destination being called (step (2), step (2)). If there is no match in step (■), return to step (2) and compare and judge whether or not all of the transmission waiting destination information sections 1 to N match the destination being called (steps (■, ■, ■)). If destination matching is detected, the process proceeds to step 0, issues a memory transmission instruction, and returns to the transmission process (step @).

When the memory transmission is completed, another document transmission determination process is performed again. If all the destinations in the transmission waiting destination information sections 1 to N do not match, the process advances to step [phase] and an instruction is given to end the transmission.

FIG. 4 shows an example of a sequence of communication control signals of the present invention. Since the signal names in the figure are those defined in CCITT Recommendation T.30, a detailed explanation thereof will be omitted.

Once the transmitter and receiver are connected by automatic dialing,
A protocol 41 is performed and a memory transmission 42 is performed.

When a document is set on the document table during memory transmission, it is determined whether or not the destination is the same as the destination currently being transmitted in memory according to the flow explained in conjunction with FIG. Send original after exchanging 4
4 will be performed.

After this document transmission is completed, if there is the same reserved document among the stored documents, the ROM and subsequent protocol 45 are transmitted and received, and then memory transmission 46 is performed. If there are no more documents for the same destination, the line is released after exchanging protocols 47 (EOP, MCF, DCN).

Note that in the principle diagram of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 and the embodiment shown in FIG. , but is not limited to this configuration. For example, reading section 2
, the communication control section 7 and the like may also be provided with a microprocessor, a memory, etc., the document transmission destination number holding section 13 may be provided in the reading section 2, and the communication control section 7 may further be provided with a comparison/judgment section 12.

Also, after sending all documents stored in the memory storage unit 8 to the same destination, it compares the destination of the original set on the document table with the destination being sent and determines whether the destination is the same. It is also possible to send the message when the destination is .

In addition, if the destination being sent in memory and the destination of the original placed on the document glass do not match, the document placed on the document glass after sending the document being sent in memory is sent, and this document address and the unsent document are stored in the memory. If you have originals, you can send them continuously.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to perform both original transmission and memory transmission within - communication without dialing again, so that telephone lines can be used efficiently.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a basic block diagram of a facsimile machine of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the invention, Fig. 3 is a diagram showing a communication control procedure of an embodiment of the invention, and Fig. 4. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a communication control signal sequence according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a block diagram of a conventional example. l-Main control section 2-Reading section 3-Recording section 4-Encoding/decoding section 5-Operation section
6-Line control section Honkeime principle side Figure 1 Communication control section 8-Storage memory section CPU 12-11 Comparison judgment section Original transmission destination number holding section

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A facsimile machine equipped with a storage memory section to enable memory transmission, comprising: document transmission destination number holding means (13) for storing the destination of a document set on a document table; A comparison judgment means (12) is provided for determining whether or not the destination is the same as the original destination, and at the time of memory transmission, the original to be transmitted is set on the document table and the transmission destination number is input into the original transmission destination number holding means (13). A facsimile transmission method characterized in that a document transmission operation is performed, and the contents of the storage memory section and the document on the document table, which are determined to have the same transmission destination number by the comparing and determining means (12), are successively transmitted. .