JPH04132365A - Facsimile transmission system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To unnecessitate a waiting time by serially and automatically transmitting originals whose contents are different to plural destinations of transmission by one time of a batch operation by using the information of an OMR sheet. CONSTITUTION:When an OMR judging part 7 judges that the original is the OMR sheet, the read information is transmitted to an RAM 6. Then, a main controlling part 11 reads out and simultaneously transmits the following original from the information, and transmits a designated time or a multiple address. Then, a transmission controlling part 3 controls a line controlling part 2, and an automatic transmission is operated by an automatic dial device 4 based on a telephone number read out from the OMR sheet from the command of the main controlling part 11. Thus, the loss of the waiting time can be prevented.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a facsimile transmission method that allows a facsimile machine to automatically transmit original documents with different contents to a plurality of destinations.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, in order to send a document using a facsimile device, there are two methods: one is to read the document set in the facsimile device and then send the document, and the other is to first store the read document in a storage means and then send it. A common method is to read data from a storage means and transmit it.

In any case, the documents to be sent are limited to those sent to the same destination in one sending operation.

Therefore, if you want to send manuscripts with different contents to different recipients, wait until the task of sending one manuscript to one recipient is completed, and then perform a new sending operation to the next recipient. I had to. Even in the case of broadcast transmission, unless the destinations of each document are completely the same, it is necessary to perform the sending operation for each document in the same way.

On the other hand, recently, with the rapid increase in the number of facsimile machines installed, the frequency of use has also increased, and in offices, etc., it is common to wait for the end of one transmission or the end of reading before starting the next operation. I had to go in, and the waiting time was a huge loss.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to automatically and consecutively send manuscripts with different contents to different destinations with a minimum of operations. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a facsimile transmission method that enables the following.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention provides an OMR system for determining whether or not a read document is an OMR sheet in a facsimile transmission method.
It has a sheet discrimination means, and when the discrimination means determines that it is an OMR sheet, it outputs a line disconnection command and instructs the destination based on the information from the read OMR sheet. The present invention is characterized in that a plurality of sets of transmission originals in which originals and originals are stacked are automatically transmitted to respective destinations for each set of originals.

Note that the OMR sheet referred to here is not necessarily limited to identifying marks, but can also be used to write numbers, etc., and is a so-called OCR sheet that recognizes written numbers, etc.
It may also include the following elements.

(Embodiment) FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a facsimile machine used in an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, 1 is a line, 2 is a line control unit, 3 is a transmission control unit, 4 is an automatic dialing device, 5 is a ROM that stores programs and fixed information, 6 is a RAM that stores temporary information, and 7 is a readout device. 8 is a document reading section, 9 is a recording section, 10 is an operation section, and 11 is a main control section that controls all of these.

In the above configuration, the document reading section 8 reads the set document. The OMR determination unit 7 determines whether the document whose reading has started is an OMR sheet. This determination is made by determining in advance the position or pattern of a specific par provided at the beginning of the OMR sheet, and based on this determination, it is determined that the sheet is an OMR sheet. The transmission control section 3 controls the line control section 2 and causes the automatic dialing device 4 to make an automatic call based on the telephone number read from the OMR sheet according to a command from the main control section 14 .

In this embodiment, the reading signal for determining whether the sheet is an OMR sheet or not is obtained from the document reading section 8. For example, one or more transparent A dedicated detection means may be provided, such as by providing a hole or cutting out a colored portion of the paper and detecting with a photoelectric detector'.

If the OMR judgment unit 7 determines that the sheet is an OMR sheet, the read information is transferred to the RAM 6, and the main control unit 11 uses that information to read and transmit the following document at the same time. , send at a specified time, send a broadcast, etc. -DanR
After storing it in AM8, it may be transmitted.

FIG. 3 is an example of an OMR sheet used in the facsimile transmission method of the present invention. In the figure, 21 is OMR
22 is a timing mark, 23 is an inclination detection mark, 24 is a reference mark, 25 is a service item code setting section, 26 is a telephone number entry field, and 27 is a transmission specified time entry field.

A specific pattern is printed on the OMR sheet identification section 21, and also serves as a start mark.

The above-mentioned OMR determining unit 7 determines that the sheet is an OMR sheet based on the number of patterns, the spacing, etc. The tilt detection marks 23 are provided at both ends and are used to determine the tilt angle of the inserted document, and may be used to correct subsequent reading data of the marks. The service item code setting unit 25 can specify broadcast transmission, relay communication, mailbox, receipt issuance, and the like. The telephone number entry column 26 is an entry column for an identification par which is filled in when an outside line connection is made for the first rQJ call, but this par is not filled in when a facsimile transmission is made to an extension line. For the telephone number, 10 digits are prepared following the entry field for the identification number, and in this embodiment, the numbers are entered.

The reason there are multiple fields for entering telephone numbers is for broadcast transmission. The written numbers are pattern recognized by referring to the positional relationship between the horizontal address from the timing mark 22 and the vertical timing mark. Of course, each digit may be divided as appropriate and one or more predetermined positions may be filled in depending on the number. The designated transmission time entry column 27 is for entering the transmission time when time-specified transmission is to be performed, and similarly to the telephone number entry field, a number is entered.

To perform automatic transmission using this OMR sheet, it is stacked on top of the original to form a set of originals, and set in the original reading section 8. When multiple sets of originals are stacked, an OMR sheet on which corresponding information is written is stacked on top of each set of originals. In the case of automatic transmission using an OMR sheet, by setting the automatic transmission mode on the operation unit 10 and transmitting, the facsimile machine can easily distinguish it from general transmission that does not use an OMR sheet. can be judged.

FIG. 1 is a flowchart for explaining an embodiment of the facsimile transmission method of the present invention using the facsimile machine of FIG. The OMR sheet described in FIG. 3 can be used.

At 5 tepl, it is confirmed that it is the automatic transmission mode according to the present invention. That is, in order to distinguish it from normal transmission that does not use an OMR sheet, the automatic transmission mode is manually input from the operation unit 10. After setting the original,
The same thing can be done even if the automatic transmission mode switch is operated. In the case of automatic transmission, originals to different destinations or originals for different service items are placed under their respective OMR sheets, stacked on top of each other as a set of originals, and set in the original reading section 8 of the facsimile machine.

In step 5, the contents of the OMR sheet (destination fax number, designated transmission time, etc.) are read, the contents are judged by the main control unit 11, and if the contents specify a transmission time, the process moves to step 5 and the document is sent. Wait for an hour. If the time is not specified, the process moves to 5tep6, but if the time is specified, the process moves from 5tep5 to 5tep6 when the specified time comes.

Therefore, it is necessary to stack the set manuscripts so that those not sent by time specification are read first, and then the documents sent by time specification are stacked so that they are read in chronological order. As long as the originals sent at a specified time are stored in the RAM and moved to the next original, the combination of originals may be stacked in any manner.

At 5tep6, the read telephone number is automatically dialed, but if the destination line is busy and the line is not free, then at 5tep15, a call is made again every minute, for example. If the own facsimile machine is receiving data and cannot send, the process similarly loops from step 5 step 15 to step 6 and waits until the line is free.

Count the number of loops, and at a given number of times,
You can also cancel sending. The original whose transmission has been stopped is ejected in a loop similar to 5steps 13 and 14. In addition, if transmission is canceled, it is necessary to at least take measures to identify which manuscripts will not be transmitted, such as storing them as journal records, displaying them, or printing them out. It is also possible to read it into the RAM together with the transmission data and transmit it again after all manuscripts have been completed.

When the line is connected at 5tep7, 5tep8°5tep
9", one page of the manuscript is sent at 5teplO. Next, the process loops to 5tep8. If there is no manuscript, the line is disconnected at 5tep12 and the flow ends. However, if there is a manuscript, OMR is sent at 5tep9. Is it a sheet?
If it is not OMR, that is, until the sending of that set of manuscripts is completed, 5step 8 to 5step 1
Loop through 0.

When the transmission of that set of originals is completed, the next set of OMR sheet reading operation starts from 5step9.
At H, disconnect the line, perform 5 step 2 repair,
Repeat the flow described above.

OMR due to inability to recognize numbers, dirt, etc.
If the contents of the sheet cannot be read, follow steps 3 to 5.
Move to step 13, eject the original one page at a time, and when that set of originals has been ejected, go to step 14 or R8t.
Return to ep2 and move on to the next set of manuscripts. At the same time, as in the case of not transmitting as described above, measures should be taken to make it clear that transmission was not possible.

When transmitting the same manuscript to multiple destinations simultaneously, the read manuscript is stored in the RAM 6 together with transmission data such as the destinations and transmitted sequentially.

If you use a public facsimile network, you can use the document storage function for broadcast transmission or time-specific transmission as mentioned above.
The main control unit 11 transfers the original data together with the transmission time, destination telephone number, etc. to the line network, making it possible to effectively utilize the store-and-forward function of the line network.

In the case of time-specified transmission, if you want to send the document while reading it from the document reading section, turn off the light source of the facsimile machine after reading the OMR sheet, and then send the document at the specified time, e.g.
Turning on the light source several minutes in advance is advantageous in terms of power and lifespan of the light source.

(Effect of the invention) As is clear from the above explanation, according to the present invention, the OM
By using the information on the R sheet, it is possible to automatically send documents with different contents to multiple destinations in succession with a single batch operation, reducing the tedious work on the sending side. This has the effect of eliminating time waiting.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a flowchart of an embodiment of the facsimile transmission method of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a facsimile machine used in the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an example of an OMR sheet used in the present invention. It is an explanatory diagram. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Line, 2... Line control unit, 3... Transmission control unit, 4... Automatic dialing device, 5... ROM, 6...
...RAM, 7...OMR judgment unit, 8...document reading unit, 9...recording unit, 10...operation unit, 11...main control unit. Patent applicant Murata Machinery Co., Ltd.

Claims (1)

[Claims] It has an OMR sheet discriminating means for determining whether or not the scanned original is an OMR sheet, and the discriminating means
If it is determined that the original is an MR sheet, a line disconnection command is output, and the destination is specified based on the information from the read OMR sheet, thereby sending multiple sets of originals in which OMR sheets and originals are stacked. A facsimile transmission method characterized in that each set of documents is automatically sent to each destination.