JPH04144364A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce the wait time of the user considerably by providing a comparison means comparing an input ID with a registered ID, a control means operated according to the information of an identification sheet when the input ID and the registered ID are coincident, and an original discharge means discharging an original till a succeeding identification sheet is detected when the input ID and the registered ID are dissident to the facsimile equipment. CONSTITUTION:When an input ID is entered, whether or not the input ID is coincident with the registered ID registered already is compared and discriminated by a comparison means 35. When the entered input IC is coincident with the registered ID, whether or not information on a OMR sheet is correct is discriminated. When correct, the transmission is implemented according to the information of the OMR sheet 1, the original set in the succeeding processing is read and the information is sent. When it is discriminated that the access protect mode is set the 0MR sheet 1 is read and stored in a RAM 13. When the input ID and the registered ID are dissident, the original is discharged from an original discharge means 37.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a facsimile machine having an access protection function.

[Background of the Invention] In order to limit the number of users, facsimile machines are registered in advance with unique identification information (ID) for each user or department, and each time the facsimile machine is used for sending, copying, etc. Some devices have a function that does not work unless a registration ID is entered.

This is commonly referred to as an access function.

On the other hand, when using a facsimile machine, for example, in order to omit key operations when sending, an identification sheet for image communication on which transmission conditions such as the recipient's phone number and density are written using a mark sheet method is placed at the beginning of the transmitted document. There is a version that allows you to automatically send a document by simply attaching it and placing it on the document table of a facsimile machine.

If you use this identification sheet, even if multiple users send documents at approximately the same time, you can simply attach the identification sheet to each person's document, stack the documents, and set them on the keypad. Continuous transmission is possible without any operations.

The identification sheet can also be used for purposes other than sending, such as when copying a document.

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] By the way, in a facsimile machine equipped with the above-mentioned access protection function, even if an identification sheet for image communication is used, the registered ID cannot be changed by key operation each time.
It is normal to enter

However, although this has the advantage of omitting most of the key operations such as entering a telephone number when sending a message, it is necessary to enter the registered ID by key operation each time the user changes. The great effect of the identification sheet, which allows for automatic transmission simply by stacking multiple originals with different ends, is lost.

Therefore, in the present invention, when using the identification sheet for image communication with the access protection function set, the access protection function is achieved without key operations, and the facsimile machine operates according to the information on the identification sheet. This paper proposes a device.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in the present invention, a facsimile machine having an access process function that can be used by inputting a pre-registered ID, at least A means for reading an identification sheet for image communication in which a registration ID can be entered as an input ID, a storage means for storing information on the identification sheet for image communication read by the reading means, and a means for extracting and confirming the input rD from the information on the identification sheet. and a comparison means that compares the input ID and the registered ID. When the input ID and the registered ID match, a control means that operates according to the information on the identification sheet 1- and a comparison means that compares the input ID and the registered ID. The present invention is characterized by comprising a document ejecting means for ejecting the document until the next identification sheet is detected.

[Operation] When the image communication identification sheet 1 is set when the core access protection function is set, the identification sheet 1 is read by the reading means 31 and the information is temporarily stored in the storage means 32. .

An input ID and various information necessary for the operation of the facsimile machine are written on the identification sheet 1 in a mark sheet format.

Next, the input ID is confirmed by the confirmation means 33, and this input ID and the already registered registration ID are compared by the comparison means 33.
Compare by 5.

When the input ID and the registered ID match, the control means 36 operates according to the information on the identification sheet 1 to cause each part to perform a predetermined operation. If there is a mismatch, the document is ejected and no control processing is executed.

[Embodiment] Next, an example of a facsimile apparatus having an access protection function according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1 and subsequent figures.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the functions of the present invention. In the figure, 31 is an identification sheet reading means.

32 is a storage means for storing the information on the identification sheet, 33 is a confirmation means for extracting and confirming the input TD from the information written on the identification sheet, and 34 is a storage for storing a registration ID unique to each user or department. Department.

Reference numeral 35 is a comparison means for comparing the input ID and the registered ID, and 36 is a control means for controlling each part according to the information on the identification sheet when the input ID and the registration ID match.

Reference numeral 37 denotes a discharge means for discharging a document until the next identification sheet is detected when the input ID and the registered ID do not match.

In order to achieve the functions shown in FIG. 1, the facsimile machine is provided with communication control means 10 as shown in FIG.

In the figure, 11 is a CPU that manages the operation control as described above. The confirmation means 33, the comparison means 35, and the control means 36 for the input ID written on the image communication identification sheet described above are all processed by software, and are managed by the CPU 11.

Reference numeral 12 is a ROM in which a control program for achieving an access protection function and the like is stored. Reference numeral 13 is a RAM memory for storing image data, which also functions as the above-mentioned storage means 32 and registration ID storage section 34.

Reference numeral 14 denotes an image reading section, which also functions as the above-mentioned identification sheet reading means. The image reading section 14 functions as an identification sheet reading means 31 by detecting an identification mark printed or notched on the identification sheet as described later.

The information on the identification sheet 1 read by the image reading section 14 is temporarily stored in the RAM 13. Input I of this information
D is read out and compared with the registration ID already stored in R and AM13.

The image data of the document read by the image reading unit 14 is stored in the RAM 1.3 via the interface 15 or directly supplied to the modem and network control circuit (NCU) 16.

Also, the image signal input from the line is sent to this modem and N
The data is temporarily stored in the RAM 1B via the CU 16.

The image signal read out from the RAM 13 is then supplied to the recording unit 18 via the interface 17 and recorded (
printed out). It is also possible to directly record the incoming image signal without storing it in the RAM 13.

The telephone number of the destination party is supplied to the display unit 20 through one interface and displayed.

Reference numeral 21 is an operation unit for inputting a telephone number, etc., and 22 is an interface thereof.

The operation unit 21 is provided with a numeric keypad, and the numeric keypad is used to input a registration ID and an input ID, for example, a three-digit number.

Further, the operation unit 21 is provided with a one-touch operation key, so that a telephone number can be entered with one touch.

Now, in this invention, an identification sheet 1 for image communication as shown in FIG. 3 is used, and in this example, the contents written on this identification sheet 1 are read out optically. Therefore, this identification sheet 1 is configured as an optical mark reader sheet (hereinafter referred to as an OMR sheet).

As shown in the figure, this OMR sheet 1 is a sheet of paper approximately the size of an A4 sheet, and is used in a portrait orientation.

There is an identification mark (hereinafter referred to as ○MR mark) on the insertion side of the paper as a means to identify the OMR sheet 1.
M is printed, and a cutout 2 for identification is provided in a part.

Identification of the OMR sheet 1 is performed by detecting the OMR mark OM and the notch 2. In this example, the OMR mark OM is formed by q-4 strip-shaped marks spaced apart at a predetermined interval, and the identification notch 2 is formed by cutting out a predetermined length from the left end.

RM is a reference mark, and various information necessary for a predetermined operation is written inside this reference mark RM.

Various types of information are optically read and stored in the RAM 13 in the same way as a normal document.

The ○MR mark OM and reference mark RM printed on OMR sheet 1 can be read, but explanatory text such as other entry methods, frames, etc. should not be read as information. , all of which use dropout collars.

There are various types of OMR sheets 1 for different uses, and here, as an example, one for transmission is shown.

At least the following information is entered in the information column of the transmission OMR sheet 1.

3 is an input ID designation field. This input ID designation field is marked with the user's ID (for example, 3 digits), and 4 is a field for designating the telephone number of the other party, in which a number corresponding to a one-touch key is marked.

5 is also a field for specifying the telephone number of the other party, and numbers corresponding to speed dialing are marked here.

In addition to this, various information fields such as a transmission time designation field 6 and a polling designation field 7 can be provided as transmission conditions.

Next, with reference to FIG. 4, an example of a processing flow 40 when using the above-described transmission OMR sheet 1 will be described.

First, the first page of the document set on the document table is loaded into the image reading unit 14 (step 41), and whether or not this is OMR sheet 1 is determined by detecting the OMR mark OM and notch 2 described above. A determination is made (step 42).

If it is not OMR sheet 1, key operations etc. are performed and processed according to the normal operating procedure (step 43).On the other hand, if it is determined that it is OMR sheet 1, then the access protection mode is set. The information entered in input ID specification column 3 (input ID
) (step 44), the setting of the access protect mode is a manual setting process by the operator, and is manually designated only when processing in the access protect mode is selected.

When access protect mode is set,
All information written on the OMR sheet 1 is read and stored in the RAM 13 (step 45).

Next, whether or not the input ID is entered in the information of the OMR sheet 1 stored in the RAM 13 is checked based on the information (input ID) entered in the input ID specification field 3 (step 46), and the input TD is entered. If so, it is compared and determined whether the input ID matches an already registered registration ID (step 47).

If the entered input ID matches the registered ID, then it is determined whether the information on the ○MR sheet is correct (step 48). If correct, a transmission operation is performed according to the information on the MR sheet 1, the documents set from the next page onward are read, and the information is transmitted (four steps).

If it is determined in step 44 that the access protect mode is not set, then step 4
○MR sheet 1 is read and stored in the RAM 13 (step 50) in the same way as in step 46.4.
Step 7 is skipped and step 48 is processed.

The transmission operation in step 49 is performed until there are no more originals to be sent, and when there are no more originals left, it is determined whether or not there is another OMR sheet 1 (step 51).

When there is the next OMR sheet 1, the process returns to step 44 and the following steps are repeated.

If there is no OMR sheet 1, the operation ends.

Also, when it is determined in step 46 that the input ID has not been entered, when it is determined in step 47 that the input ID does not match the registered ID, or when it is determined that the input ID is not entered in step 48,
When it is determined that the information entered on the MR sheet 1 is incorrect, an error message is displayed on the display section 20 (step 52).

In this case, the next page of the document is automatically ejected (step 53).

Next, in step 54, it is checked whether there is a document on the document table, and if there is no document, the transmission operation ends.

If there is a document, it is determined whether it is OMR sheet 1-1 (step 55), and if it is not OMR sheet 1, the process returns to step 53 and is automatically ejected.

If it is determined in step 55 that the OMR sea is 1-1, the process returns to step 44 and the subsequent steps are repeated.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, a case was explained in which a ○MR sheet for transmission was used, but other than this, for example, an OM for copying was used.
Even when an R sheet or the like is used, or when various OMR sheets are mixed, the access protection function can be performed without key operations.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, according to the present invention, in a facsimile machine equipped with an access protection function, when using an identification sheet for image communication, the access protection function can be performed without performing key operations. This is what I did.

Therefore, this not only saves the trouble of key operations, but also allows predetermined operations to be performed in succession by stacking and setting the identification sheets, significantly reducing the user's waiting time. The great effect of identification sheets can be utilized.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a functional block diagram of a facsimile machine according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a system diagram of the facsimile machine, Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an identification sheet for image communication, and Fig. 4 is a diagram showing the operating procedure of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example. Identification sheet for image communication) (OMR sheet) Identification sheet reading means Storage means Input ID confirmation means Registration ID storage section Comparison means Control means = 16-

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) In a facsimile machine having an access protection function that can be used by inputting a pre-registered ID, a means for reading an identification sheet for image communication in which at least the above-mentioned registered ID can be written as an input ID; a storage means for storing information on the image communication identification sheet read by the means; a confirmation means for extracting and confirming the input ID from the information on the identification sheet; a comparison means for comparing the input ID and the registered ID; When the input ID and the registered ID match, the control means operates according to the information on the identification sheet, and when the input ID and the registered ID do not match, the original is ejected until the next identification sheet is detected. A facsimile device comprising means.