JPH04180336A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To correlate the functions of facsimile equipment and an automatic answering telephone set with each other, and to improve convenience to use by executing the printing of received picture data and the sound recording of sound data on the same magnetic recording paper, and reproducing and transmitting the picture data and the sound data from the same magnetic recording paper through the operation of one time. CONSTITUTION:The equipment is provided with a printer part 1 and a reading part 2. The printer part 1 is constituted as a laser printer, and the picture data is recorded on the recording paper. In the reading part 2, the sound recording, reproduction, and the read-out of a picture are executed. In the case that the sound data is received after connection to a communication line by call incoming, the sound data is sent to the reading part 2, and is sound-recorded on a magnetic area on the magnetic recording paper. Besides, in the case that the picture data is received, it is sent to the printer part 1, and is printed on the magnetic recording paper. On the other hand, after the connection by manual input, first of all, a signal for calling out the communication terminal equipment of an opposite party is sent to the communication line, and after that, when the equipment is connected to the equipment of the opposite party, the reproduced or inputted sound data and/or the read picture data are sent to the communication line.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to facsimile devices.

[Conventional technology]

(1) A facsimile device for transmitting and receiving images is provided. This has the function of a communication line terminal device, prints an image on paper based on image data received via the communication line, and generates image data by optically reading the original image. This is a device that sends the data to the communication line. (2) A facsimile device is provided that has the function of an answering machine. When an incoming call is received from a communication line with a predetermined answering machine recording mode set, a predetermined voice message data is sent to the communication line, and then the voice data received from the communication line is sent to a predetermined address via a magnetic head. This is a facsimile machine equipped with means for recording on magnetic tape.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

(1) A facsimile device having the function of an answering machine is simply a facsimile device that is equipped with a so-called answering machine. In other words, the paper on which image data is printed when functioning as a facsimile machine and the magnetic tape on which voice data is recorded when functioning as an answering machine are separate recording media, and both of the above are separate recording media. The devices (facunmili insulators, answering machines) merely share the communication line exclusively. Therefore, there is no relationship between the image printed when the machine functions as a facsimile machine and the voice recorded when the machine functions as an answering machine, and the sources are different. (2) There is a desire to record audio and image information transmitted from the same source via a communication line on a single recording medium. Examples include a musical score and the sound of playing the musical score, an English text and the sound of reading the English text, and the like. There is also a demand for a message to be attached to a transmitted image, and in this case as well, it is desirable for the receiving side to record the image and message on the same recording medium from the viewpoint of organization. Also, for the sending side, it is desirable to store the image and message on the same recording medium from the perspective of preserving transmission records. The present invention aims to meet the above-mentioned demands.

[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention prints an image on magnetic recording paper based on image data received from a communication line, writes audio data received from a communication line on a magnetic area on magnetic recording paper, or prints an image on magnetic recording paper based on image data received from a communication line. It is a facn milli device that has a function of reading an image and sending it as image data to a communication line, or reading data from a magnetic area on a magnetic recording paper and sending it to a communication line, and has a configuration as described in the claims. This is a device that has In the above claims, the "predetermined command signal for instructing connection to a communication line" includes an incoming call signal from a communication line, an off-hook signal, and the like. Further, the audio conversion means includes a microphone, a speaker, a drive control circuit for these, and the like. Further, in the magnetic recording means, conversion between magnetic data and electrical data is performed via a magnetic head. Further, as printing means, for example, a laser printer, a thermal transfer printer, etc.
A printer that does not adversely affect magnetic recording can be used. Further, the magnetic recording paper may be one in which a magnetic region for magnetic recording is formed over the entire surface, or may be formed in a part thereof.

[Effect]

When an incoming call is received from the communication line, or when an operation input is made to instruct connection to the communication line, the facsimile apparatus is connected to the communication line by the communication terminal means. When audio data is received after connection to the communication line due to an incoming call, the audio data is transmitted to the magnetic recording means and recorded on the magnetic area on the magnetic recording paper. Furthermore, when image data is received, the image data is sent to the printing means and printed on magnetic recording paper. On the other hand, after the connection is made manually, first, a signal for calling the other party's communication terminal device is sent from the communication terminal means to the communication line. Thereafter, when connected to the other party's device, the reproduced or input audio data and/or the read image data are sent to the communication line.

【Example】

The present invention will be explained in detail below. <l> Mechanism of the device according to the embodiment First, the mechanism of the device according to the embodiment, such as the mechanical configuration of the device and the configuration of the control circuit, will be explained. [A) Mechanical configuration As shown in FIG.
and a reading section 2, and an operation panel 4 (see FIG. 5) provided with key switches for operation is arranged on the top surface of the printer section l. (a) Printer section 1 The printer section 1 is configured as a so-called laser printer, and after being modulated by image data, the radar light outputted from the optical system 11 as indicated by the broken line arrow a is a photosensitive beam rotating at a constant speed. The image is formed on the surface of the body drum 12. The photosensitive drum 12 is connected to a charger 1 in front of the imaging position.
It is uniformly charged by 3. Therefore, an electrostatic latent image corresponding to the laser beam pattern is formed on the surface of the photoreceptor drum 12. The electrostatic latent image is developed! 1f14
The toner is developed and visualized by the transfer charger 1.
The image is transferred onto the recording paper at position 5. Here, the recording paper is fed at a predetermined timing from the side of the timing roller pair 71 along a path indicated by an arrow h→1. On the other hand, the recording paper onto which the toner image has been transferred is conveyed to the fixing device 16 along the path indicated by the arrow, where it is subjected to heat or pressure fixing processing, and then discharged to the paper output tray 19 along the path indicated by the arrow →l. be done. In the figure, 17 is a cleaner for removing the toner remaining on the photoreceptor drum 12 after the transfer process, and 18 is an eraser for removing the residual charge on the photoreceptor drum 12. Note that, in the present invention, the printer section is not limited to a laser printer, and may be configured with a printer of another type, for example, a printer of a thermal type. (b) Reading section 2 In the reading section 2, recording, playback, and image reading are performed. Magnetic paper (original for transmission or recording paper for reception) is set in the paper feed unit 21 with the side coated with magnetic material facing upward.
The leading end side of the sheet is pushed up by the push-up plate 24, and then pulled out by the paper feed roller 26 and conveyed along the path indicated by the arrow to the position of the timing roller pair 28. The timing roller pair 28, 30 conveys the magnetic paper conveyed as described above to the position of the magnetic head 29 at a predetermined timing. Further, when reading (reproducing) magnetic records from the magnetic paper and writing (recording) magnetic records onto the magnetic paper, the magnetic paper is moved relative to the magnetic head 29 as shown in FIG. 4. This relative movement is performed in paper conveyance 2 processing (17th
Controlled by Fig. Further, the timing roller pair 28, 30 cooperates with other conveyance rollers to convey the magnetic paper along the path of arrow C to the position of the image sensor 31 for image scanning. The image sensor 31 is located on the back side (downward side) of the magnetic paper.
This is an element that optically scans and reads an image of the image, generates and outputs an electrical signal corresponding to the pattern. The magnetic paper whose image has been read while passing the position of the image sensor 31 is then discharged to the paper discharge tray 34 along the path indicated by the arrow d-e. Paper is discharged to the paper discharge tray 34 when the switching plate 33 is in the position indicated by the solid line in the figure. In other words, when not printing on the back side of magnetic paper (when transmitting and when receiving only audio data), switch plate 3
3 is controlled to be at the solid line position in the figure, and the magnetic paper after recording or reproduction and/or image reading is discharged to the paper discharge tray 34. On the other hand, when printing on the back side of magnetic paper (when image data is received), the switching plate 33 is controlled to be at the position indicated by the broken line in the figure, and the magnetic paper after recording is moved to the position indicated by the arrows d - f. -g, it is conveyed to the printer section l, reaches the position of the timing roller pair 71, and is subjected to the above-described printing process. In the figure, PSl is a sensor for detecting whether or not magnetic paper is set in the paper feed section 21, PS2 and PS3 are sensors for detecting the passage of magnetic paper, and the sensors PS2. The timing of the recording process, etc. is controlled by the signal from the PS3. Further, 21a indicates a manual paper feed section, and 36 indicates a drive section for the magnetic helad 29. Further, a handset 60 disposed on the upper surface of the reading section 2 and on the side of the printer section l functions as an interface with a communication line. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3(b), magnetic paper 9 is used, in which a magnetic region 91 for magnetic recording is formed on the entire surface, and the back surface is a regular paper. , as shown in Figure 3(a),
It may be configured such that a magnetic region 91 is formed on a part of the surface, recording is performed on the magnetic region 91 of the surface, and an image is printed on the non-magnetic region. Furthermore, in the above device, the arrow b→(−+ d −* f→
The paper path is constituted by the paths indicated by g→h→1→J→→1. That is, from the paper feed section 21 to the paper output tray 19
A magnetic head 29, a reading head 31, and an image transfer means of the printer section 1 are arranged on the path leading to the . Thereby, scanning of nine images for recording or reproduction, and printing processing can be performed continuously on the same magnetic paper. However, the present invention is not limited to the above configuration. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, a printer section 1a and a reading section 2a
The paper feeding paths may be configured separately. In the apparatus shown in FIG. 2, the printer section 1a has a recording function and is a unit that operates when receiving data. It is composed of That is, the recording paper storage tray 73 of the printer section 1a stores magnetic paper with the magnetic region for magnetic recording facing downward.
When the receiving operation is started, the tip side is pushed up by the push-up plate 74, then pulled out by the paper feed roller 72, and conveyed to the timing roller pair 28a. The timing roller pair 28a, 3Qa rotates the magnetic paper,
The recording operation is performed by moving the magnetic head 29a relative to the magnetic head 29a as shown in FIG. Further, when the recording operation is completed, the magnetic paper is moved to the timing roller pair 7.
1, the paper is sent between the photosensitive drum 12 and the transfer charger 15 at a predetermined timing, subjected to printing processing in the same manner as in the apparatus shown in FIG. 1, and then discharged to the paper discharge tray 19. On the other hand, the reading section 2a of the device shown in FIG. 2 is configured as a unit for operating during transmission, recording, and playback, and its general configuration is similar to the reading section 2 of the device shown in FIG. It is. The reading section 2a of the apparatus shown in FIG. 2 differs from the reading section 2 of the apparatus shown in FIG. In FIG. 2, the same reference numerals as in FIG. 1 indicate the same members as in FIG. 1. (C) Operation panel 4 As mentioned above, this device has a
It has an operation panel 4 shown in FIG. That is, on the operation panel 4, there is a recording (REC) key 42 for instructing the recording mode, a start (STA) key for instructing the playback mode, and the start of the recording operation.
RT) key 43, a stop (STOP) key 44 for instructing to stop operations such as recording and playback, a sound key 45 for instructing the transmission mode of audio data, and a key 45 for instructing the transmission mode of image data. image key 46, a transmission key 47 for instructing the transmission mode, a reception lamp 48 for lighting up and displaying the connection status with the communication line due to incoming calls from the communication line, and a microphone/microphone that functions as a microphone or speaker. A speaker 41, a numeric keypad group (including function keys) 40 for human input such as numerical data such as the selection number of the transmission destination, and a liquid crystal display 49 for displaying instruction messages such as the status of the device or how to operate it. It is located. Note that the functions of each of the key switches and the like will be explained in detail in the explanation section of the flowchart later. [B] Configuration of restraint circuit The device of this embodiment has a control circuit equipped with the functional blocks shown in FIG. The communication control CPU 3O manages the operation of the entire apparatus according to signals input from the operation panel section 4 or the like. For example, in response to a signal commanding transmission, an NCU (Network
rk Control Unit) 54 sends a signal to the communication line to call the other party's device. Details of the control will be described in the section explaining the flowchart. The printer control section 55 controls the operation of the printer section 1 in response to a control signal from the communication control CPU 3O, and prints an image on magnetic paper. The reading control section 56 controls the operation of the reading section 2 according to a control signal from the communication control CPU 3O. For example, the magnetic head 29 is driven to write data to magnetic paper, read data from magnetic paper, etc. It also controls the conveyance of the magnetic paper during writing and reading. The details will be described in the explanation of the paper conveyance process (Figs. 16 and 17).The reading control unit 56 also drives and controls the image sensor 31 to optically scan the image on the magnetic paper. The read data is sent line by line to the buffer memory 57, and further compressed line by line by the compression/expansion section 58 and stored in the compressed image memory 51. Stored in the compressed image memory 51. The data is read out at the time of transmission, expanded by the compression/expansion unit 58, and then stored in the page memory unit 59.Furthermore, the data is compressed/expanded to match the encoding method of the destination device. After being compressed by the decompression unit 58, the data is stored in another area of the compressed image memory 51.The data stored in this area is
(High 1level Data Link Con
Troll) is processed by the analysis unit 52 to follow the HDLC procedure, and then processed by the modem 53. It is sent to the communication line via the NCU 34. On the other hand, when an incoming call from the communication line is detected, the NCU 54
connect the device to the communication line according to the prescribed procedure. After connection, data received from the communication line is sent to the communication control CP by the modem 53 and the HDLC analysis section 2.
Input to U3O. As a result, the communication control CPU
3O starts control during reception. <II> Operation of the device of this embodiment The operation of the device of this embodiment shown in FIG. 1 will be explained below in accordance with the processing in the communication control CPU 3O and the CPU 56 of the reading control section. [A] Processing in CPU 50 FIGS. 7 to 15 are flowcharts showing processing in CPU 3O for communication control. (a> Main routine: FIG. 7 The CPU 3O performs processing according to the control mode. That is, first, the processing is started by connection to the power line, etc., and then initial setting processing is performed in step Sll. After that, , determines the control mode and executes the following process according to the value. For example, if the control mode is -0, the standby mode process (Slot) is executed.Similarly, if the control mode = 1, the standby mode process (Slot) is executed. If there is, the recording mode process (S20) is executed, and if the control mode is 2, the playback mode process (S3
01), if control mode = 3, transmit mode processing (S401), if control mode = 4, receive mode processing (S501), and if control mode = 5, other mode processing (S601
), respectively. (b) Details of each mode of processing Next, details of each mode of processing will be described in order. <b-1> Standby mode processing: The eighth holding machine mode processing is executed in control mode=0, as described above. Note that the control mode is set to "0" at the end of each mode process and at the time of initial setting. In this standby mode processing, the recording key 42, the start key 4
3, manual operation of the transmission key 47, and incoming calls from the communication line are awaited. For example, when the RECORD key 42 is operated (S11
1; YES), the control mode is set to "1" (S113). Similarly, when the start key 43 is operated (S121; YBS), it is set to "2" (
S123). Further, when the transmission key 47 is operated (S131;
YES), it is set to "3" on the condition that it is not currently transmitting or receiving (S133). −
On the other hand, if an incoming call from the communication line is detected (S14
1; YES), it is set to "4" on the condition that it is not currently transmitting or receiving (S143). Note that none of the record key 42, start key 43, and transmit key 47 is operated. , and if there is no incoming call from the communication line (S141; No>, "Other processing (S153) J" in the main standby mode processing is being executed. <b-2> Recording Mode processing: Figure 9 Recording mode processing is executed in control mode = 1 as described above. In this recording mode processing, the recording mode processing is performed in order to record audio on the magnetic paper conveyed to the position of the magnetic helad 29. The process is executed. First, after waiting until the magnetic paper in the paper feed tray 21 is conveyed to the recording start position (position where recording can be performed by the magnetic head 29) (S211; YES), the microphone/
The speaker 41 should be set to a mode in which it operates as a microphone (5221), and the liquid crystal display 49
Displays “Recording preparation complete” (S223)
. Note that the conveyance of the magnetic paper is controlled by a paper kuchi conveyance 1 process (described later). Next, operation of the start key 43 or stop key 44 by the operator is awaited. When the start key 43 is operated (S225; YES)
, instructs the reading control unit 56 to record a recording start signal on the magnetic paper, and further instructs the start of recording operation (3231). Also, if the stop key 44 is operated during recording operation (
S233; YES), instructs the reading control unit 56 to record a recording end signal on the magnetic paper and to end the recording operation (S241>. Note that the recording time limit specific to the magnetic paper being recorded is Even if it reaches (S235; YE
S), the same is true (S241). After that, the reading control unit 56 is instructed to eject the magnetic paper to the paper ejection tray 34 (5243), and the control mode is set to "0" (S245), and the process returns to the main routine. Note that the start key 43 Alternatively, if the stop key 44 is operated while waiting for the operation input of the stop key 44 (S227.YES), the magnetic paper is immediately transferred to the paper ejection tray 3 without instructing the reading control unit 56 to perform a recording operation.
4 (S243). Thereafter, the control mode is set to "0" (S245) and the process returns to the main routine. <b-3> Reproduction Mode Processing The reproduction mode processing in FIG. 1O is executed in control mode=2, as described above. In this reproduction mode process, a process for reproducing audio from the magnetic paper conveyed to the position of the magnetic head 29 is executed. First, after waiting until the magnetic paper in the paper feed tray 21 is conveyed to the reproduction start position (position where the magnetic head 29 can perform reproduction) (S311; YES), the microphone/
The speaker 41 is set to a mode in which it operates as a speaker (S321). Note that the conveyance of the magnetic paper is controlled by a paper conveyance process (described later). Next, when the recording start signal recorded on the magnetic paper (see 5231 in FIG. 9) is detected, the reading control unit 56
A predetermined command signal is transmitted to the controller to start the reproducing operation (S323). Further, when a recording end signal (see 5241 in Fig. 9) is detected during the playback operation (S327; YES), a predetermined command signal is sent to the reading control section 56 to end the playback operation ( S329). Note that if the stall/
Also when the push key 44 is operated (S325; YES),
The same is true (S329). After that, the magnetic paper is ejected to the paper ejection tray 34 (5
331), also sets the control mode to "0" (S333) and returns to the main routine. <b-4> Transmission mode processing: FIGS. 11 to 14. The transmission mode processing is executed in control mode 3, as described above. In this transmission mode process, a process for reproducing audio from the magnetic paper conveyed to the position of the magnetic head 29 and transmitting it to the communication line, and/or a process for reproducing audio from the magnetic paper conveyed to the position of the image sensor 31, and/or a process for reproducing audio from the magnetic paper conveyed to the position of the image sensor 31, A process for reading the data and sending it to the communication line is executed. First, it is determined whether or not a document is set in the paper feed tray 21, and if it is not set (S411; No
), the message "Please set original" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 49 (S413). Also, if it is determined that an original is set, (5
(411; YES), the process advances to step 5415, and it is checked whether the selection number of the transmission destination has been input. As a result, if the selection number has not been input yet (S4
15; NO>, the liquid crystal display 49 displays "Please input selection number" (S417). Furthermore, when the selection number is input, the processes from step 8421 onwards can be executed, and audio data (Figure 12), image data (Figure 13), or audio and image data (Figure 14) are , is sent to the communication line as follows. <b-4-1> In the case of voice transmission: '1IJ11, Figure 12 Prior to operating the transmit key 47 to command the transmit mode, only the sound key 45 of the sound key 45 and the image key 46 is operated. If so (3421; YεS), sound transmission mode processing (S423) is executed. In the sound transmission mode processing, the magnetic paper on which the audio for transmission has been recorded is transported to the audio playback position, the communication line with the destination is connected, and the audio reproduced from the magnetic paper is transferred to the communication line. Processing for sending is executed. First, after waiting until the magnetic paper in the paper feed tray 21 is conveyed to the playback start position (position where M! can be played back by the air drive 29) (S701; YES), the off-footer signal and the numeric keypad are 40 or the like is sent to the communication line to connect the communication line with the destination device (S703). Note that the conveyance of the magnetic paper is controlled by a paper conveyance 1 process (described later). Next, when the communication line with the other party device is connected through the process in step 5703 (S705; YES), the reading control a56 is commanded to play back the recorded content recorded on the magnetic paper (5707 ). The voices reproduced in response to the above commands are sequentially transmitted as voice data to the communication line and received by the destination device. Next, when the recording end signal (see 5241 in FIG. 9) is detected (S709; YES), the next original is placed on the paper feed tray 2.
Determine whether or not it is within. As a result, if there is a next manuscript (S711; YES),
After the current original (sent original) is ejected to the output tray 34 (S713>, the reading control unit 56 is commanded to feed the next original, and the next original is conveyed to the playback start position. Then (S715; YES), the process returns to step 5707 and the same processing as above is performed.Furthermore, when the voice transmission of all documents set in the paper feed tray 21 is completed (S711; NO), the N CU
SV40 to instruct 54 to disconnect from the communication line.
, the reading control unit 56 is commanded to eject the original onto the paper ejection tray 34 (S723). In addition, the control mode is set to "0" (S725) and the process returns to the main routine.In this way, the standby mode is set again.In addition, despite the processing in step 5703,
<57Q if the communication line with the destination is not connected
5: NO), the process of steps 8721 to 5725 is executed and the standby mode is entered. <b-4-2> In the case of image transmission: FIGS. 11 and 13. Prior to operating the transmission key 47 to command the transmission mode, only the image key 46 of the sound key 45 and image key 46 is operated. If so (3431; YES), image transmission mode processing (S433) is executed. In the image transmission mode process, a document on which a transmission image is drawn is conveyed to an image reading position, and then the image is read and stored. Thereafter, a process is performed to connect a communication line with the destination and send the stored image data to the communication line. First, the document in the paper feed tray 21 is placed on the image sensor 3]
Waits until the document is conveyed to the image reading position by A command is given to store the image into the compressed image memory 51 (S733.5735). In addition, the above steps 5733 and 573 for the above document
When the process of step 5 is completed, a command signal is sent to the reading control unit 56 to cause the document to be ejected to the paper ejection tray 34 (S737). Next, the off-hook signal and the selection number signal of the transmission destination inputted using the numeric keypad 40 or the like are sent to the communication line to connect the communication line with the destination facsimile machine (S739). When the communication line with the destination device is connected through the process in step 5739 (S741; Yes), the image data stored in the compressed image memory 51 is sequentially read out and subjected to predetermined processing, and then the modem 53, Then, it is sequentially sent to the communication line via the NCU 34. As a result, the destination facsimile machine receives the image data. The process in step 5743 is performed using the image data of the document set in the paper feed tray 21 (=compressed image memory 51
The process continues until all image data (stored in the image data) has been transmitted. When the transmission of all original images is completed (S745; YES),
Instruct the NCU 34 to disconnect from the communication line57
51), set the control mode to “0” (S
753), return to the main routine. In this way, it becomes standby mode again. <b-4-3) In the case of sound/image transmission: No. 111!1.
FIG. 14 If both the sound key 45 and image key 46 are operated before operating the transmit key 47 to command the transmit mode (S441; YES), the sound/image transmit mode process (S443) is executed. be done. In the sound/image transmission mode processing, the magnetic paper on which the audio data for transmission has already been recorded and the image for transmission already drawn is first transported to the audio playback position, and then transferred to the transmission destination. Connect the communication line. Next, the audio reproduced from the magnetic paper is transmitted to the communication line, and then the magnetic paper is conveyed to an image reading position and the image is read while being transmitted to the communication line. First, after waiting until the magnetic paper in the paper feed tray 21 is conveyed to the playback start position (a position where the magnetic head 29 can perform playback) (S761; YES), an off-hook signal and a manual input using the numeric keypad 40 or the like are performed. The selection number signal of the transmission destination that has been selected is sent to the communication line, and the communication line with the destination device is connected (S763). The magnetic paper is conveyed using vapor conveyance 1 process (described later).
controlled by Next, when the communication line with the other party device is connected through the process in step 5763 (S765; YES), on the condition that the node set 60 is on-hook (S
767; NO), instructs the reading control unit 56 to play back the recorded content recorded on the magnetic paper (S
771). Note that in step 5767, the handset 6
If 0 is off-hook (S767; YES
), and performs call processing (S769). Next, when the recording end signal recorded on the magnetic paper (see Figure 9, 5241) is detected (773; YES)
), performs processing to transmit images printed on magnetic paper. That is, the process proceeds to step 5775, where the NCU 54 first sends a CNG signal indicating facsimile communication to the communication line, and then the image data of the magnetic paper is read by the sensor 31 and sent to the communication line. . When the transmission of image data for one page is completed, it is determined in step 8781 whether or not the next document will be placed in the paper feed tray 21. As a result, if there is a next manuscript (S781; YES),
After ejecting the current original (transmitted original) to the paper ejection tray 34 (3783), the reading control unit 56 is commanded to feed the next original, and the next original is transported to the playback start position. If so (5785; YES), step 5771
Go back and process as above. That is, the recorded content of the next original is played back and transmitted, and furthermore, the print image is transmitted. Also, when the audio transmission and image transmission of all originals set in the paper feed tray 21 are completed (S781; NO)
, the NCU 54 is commanded to disconnect from the communication line (5791), and the reading control unit 56 is commanded to eject the document to the paper ejection tray 34 (S793). Also, set the control mode to “0” (S795
), return to the main routine. In this way, it becomes standby mode again. Note that, despite the process in step 5763,
If the communication line with the destination is not connected (S76)
5; No>, the process of steps 8791 to 5795 is executed and the standby mode is entered. <b-5> Reception mode processing: FIG. 15. The reception mode processing is executed when the control mode is set to "4" due to an incoming call from the communication line, as described above. In this reception mode processing, connection to a communication line, recording of received audio, printing based on received image data, etc. are controlled. First, it is determined whether recording paper (magnetic paper) for reception is set in the paper feed tray 21 or not. As a result, if the paper is not set (S511; NO), the LCD display 49 will display "Please set paper."
is displayed (S513), and the control mode is set to “0”.
” (S567), and returns to the main routine. In other words, it enters standby mode. Also, if recording paper is set in the paper feed tray, press (S567).
S511; YES), the process proceeds to step 5515, where it is determined whether or not a trouble has occurred, and if any trouble has occurred (S515; NO), the LCD display 49 indicates that the r*** trouble has occurred. The control mode is set to "0" (S567), and the process returns to the main routine. In other words, it enters the standby mode.Here, "***" is
This is the type of trouble. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 5515 that no trouble has occurred (S515; YES), step 5
The processes following 521 can be executed, such as sending a message, recording audio data, printing image data, etc. First, connection processing with a communication line is performed. That is, when the number of ringing signals (ringers) received from the communication line reaches a predetermined number of times (S521; YES), the N C054 is instructed to connect to the communication line (5523), and the receiving lamp 4 is activated.
8 is turned on (S527). Alternatively, if the handset 60 is taken off-hook by a person before the number of ringing signals reaches a predetermined number (S525; YES),
The same is true (S523.5527). When connected to the communication line in this way, in step 5531, a CNG signal (facsimile identification signal: Fig. 13, 57
43. 5775 in FIG. 14) is detected. As a result, if a CNG signal has been transmitted from the transmitting side (S53'l; YES), this means that image data is to be received, so a predetermined command signal is transmitted to the printer control unit 55, etc. , performs image reproduction processing based on the image data (S533). For example, after the recording paper in the paper feed tray 21 is pulled out, the switching plate 33 is switched to transport the recording paper to the printer section 1 and print an image on the recording paper. Furthermore, when the printing process is completed, the recording paper is ejected to the paper ejection tray 19 (S535), and then,
In step 5537, it is determined whether there is next data. If it is determined in step 5537 that "primary data is present", the condition is that recording paper for the next data is set in the paper feed tray 21 (S538; YES).
, return to step 5531. After that, on the condition that the next data is image data (S531; YES)
, repeats steps 8533 to 8538 again. That is, 1. The next recording paper is fed and the next image is printed on the recording paper. Further, if it is determined in step 5537 that there is no primary data, and if it is determined in step 5538 that there is no recording paper for primary data, step 556
1 or less processing is executed, and the reception mode processing is ended. That is, the NCU 54 is instructed to disconnect from the communication line (5561), and the receiving lamp 48 is turned off (S563).
). Also, set the control mode to “0” (S56
7) Return to the main routine and enter standby mode. On the other hand, if the CNG signal is not detected in step 5531 (S531; No), this means that voice data is being received, so the process proceeds to step 5541, where it is determined whether or not the telephone handset 60 is off-hook. do. As a result, if the handset 60 is off-hook (S541; No>), the circuit is switched to the internal telephone circuit (not shown) and the call is made until the handset 60 is on-hook. Execute the process (S551 → 5553; NO → 555
1 →...). Furthermore, when the handset 60 is on-hook (S553; YES), the condition is that no CNG signal is detected within a predetermined time (,5555; NO).
, executes the processes of steps 8561 to 5567, and ends the reception mode process. Furthermore, in step 5555, if a CNG signal is detected within a predetermined time after the node set 60 is turned on (S555; YES), then image data is to be received. 8533-85
38 processes are executed. That is, a predetermined command signal is sent to the printer control unit 55 or the like to execute the printing process on the required number of recording sheets. Further, if it is determined in step 5541 that the handset 60 is on-hook (S541; Y
ES), since this is a case where it should function as an answering machine, the first thing to do is to send a message to the effect that ``the called party is not at home and is on standby for answering machine recording,'' and a signal (bell tone, etc.) that gives the timing to start recording. is sent to the calling party (
S543), a predetermined command signal is transmitted to the reading control unit 56, etc., and the answering machine recording process is executed (S545). For example, the magnetic paper in the paper feed tray 21 is conveyed to a predetermined recording position, and the audio received from the communication line is recorded. In addition, once the recording process is finished, the CNG
On the condition that no signal is detected (S547; NO
), the recording paper is ejected to the paper ejection tray 19 (S535
), and in step 5537, it is determined whether there is next data. If it is determined in step 5537 that "primary data is present", then similarly to the above, on the condition that the recording paper for the next data is set in the paper feed tray 21 (35
38; YES), return to step 5531. Further, on the condition that the next data is audio data (S53
1; NO>, the processes of steps 8541 to 5547 are repeated again. That is, the next recording paper is fed from the paper feed tray 21, and the next audio is recorded onto the recording paper. Further, if it is determined in step 5537 that there is no primary data, and if it is determined in step 8538 that there is no recording paper for primary data, then step 856
1 or less processing is executed, and the reception mode processing is ended. Further, if a CNG signal is detected in step 5547 (S547; YES), then image data is to be received, so steps 5533 to 555
37 processing is executed. That is, the recording paper on which the voice has been recorded is conveyed to the printer section 1, and an image is printed on the recording paper. Note that after that, the same processing as described above is executed. Processing in the reception mode is executed as described above. [8] Processing by the CPU 56 9J16 to FIG. 17 are flowcharts showing the processing by the CPU of the reading control unit 56. (a) Paper conveyance 1 process: FIG. 16 Paper conveyance 1 process is a process executed when the magnetic paper in the paper feed tray 21 is conveyed to the position of the magnetic head 29. First, the paper feed roller 26 is rotated forward. As a result, pulling out of the magnetic paper in the paper feed tray 21 is started (S811). Next, the tip of the magnetic paper is detected by the paper detection sensor P.
After passing the position S2 (S813; YIliS), when a predetermined time has elapsed (S815; YES), the rotation of the paper feed roller 26 is stopped (S817), and the timing roller pair 28.30 is rotated in the forward direction. Start rotation (
S819). As a result, the magnetic paper begins to be transported to a position where the magnetic head 29 can perform playback/recording processing. After that, when a predetermined period of time has passed (S821; YES),
Stop the timing roller pair 28.30 (S82
3). As a result, the magnetic paper stops at a position where playback processing and recording processing can be performed. In this way, the above 5
211: Figure 9, 5311: Figure 10, 870
1: Figure 12, 5761: The judgment in Figure 14 is “
(b) Paper conveyance 2 process: Figures 4 and 17 Paper conveyance 2 process moves the magnetic paper set in a position where playback/recording processing is possible by the paper conveyance l process to the corresponding position. This is a process for moving the position of the magnetic heald 29 in accordance with the execution of playback processing and recording processing.The magnetic helad 29 is moved by the arm 8 as shown in FIG.
The motor 8 is fixed to the wire 83 supported by the motor 8
2, it is possible to move in the left and right directions in the figure. First, the magnetic head 29 is lowered (S911). This is to bring the magnetic spatula 29 into contact with the magnetic coating surface of the magnetic paper. Next, the timing roller pair 28 and 30 are started to rotate in the forward direction (S913). Further, the recording process to the magnetic paper or the reproduction process from the magnetic paper is started (S915). Next, after the leading edge of the magnetic paper passes the position of the paper detection sensor PS3 (S917; YES>, and after a predetermined time has elapsed (S919; YES), a reversal process (S921) is performed.
Start. The reversal process is a process for relatively moving the magnetic head 29 and the magnetic paper along a trajectory shown by "A" in FIG. 4, and is a process for seamlessly performing recording or playback. . First, at position "A", the magnetic head 29 is gradually reversed to the right in the figure, and is gradually moved to the right in the figure by the motor 82. In addition, the timing roller pair 28
．． Gradually reduce the conveying speed of the magnetic paper by 30. Next, when the magnetic field reaches the lower end of the figure, the timing roller pair 28.30 is stopped. At this time, the magnetic helad 29 is in a state in which it correctly faces to the right. Thereafter, while gradually reversing the magnetic head 29 upward in the figure, conveyance of the magnetic paper in the opposite direction is started. On the right, the conveyance speed by the timing roller pair 28.30 is gradually increased. Next, when the magnetic heald 29 correctly points upward in the figure, the conveyance and direction change of the magnetic helad 29 is stopped, and
The conveyance speed by the timing roller pair 28.30 is set to be a constant speed. In this way, the reversal process (S921) is performed. In addition, as the reversal process, for example, as a magnetic helad 29,
Using a magnetic head configured to be capable of recording and reproducing operations in both directions, and using a stepping motor as the motor 82, the magnetic head is instantly moved by a unit distance (the distance between the broken lines in FIG. 4). , a process of reversing the conveyance direction of the magnetic paper may be adopted. The point is that the recording and playback operations can be performed seamlessly. Next, after the trailing edge of the magnetic paper passes the position of the paper detection sensor PS2 (S923; YES), and after a predetermined time has elapsed (S925: YES>), the reversing process (S925: YES) is performed again.
92'7) starts. Note that the process in step 5927 is the same as in the previous step 5921, but the process in step 5927 is similar to that in step 5921 in the 41st!
This is a process performed to realize relative movement like the trajectory shown by "B" in I. As described above, the paper conveyance 2 process is performed, and relative movement between the magnetic heald 29 and the magnetic paper is realized.

【Effect of the invention】

As described above, the present invention prints an image on magnetic recording paper based on image data received from a communication line, or writes audio data received from a communication line on a magnetic area on magnetic recording paper, or magnetic recording. This is a fac/millimeter device that has the function of reading an image on paper and transmitting it as image data to a communication line, or reading data from a magnetic area on magnetic recording paper and transmitting it to a communication line. According to Taihatsuo, printing of received image data and recording of received audio data can be performed on the same magnetic recording paper. In addition, an image can be read and transmitted from the same magnetic recording paper by the operation of -degrees, and
Audio data can be played back and transmitted. Therefore, audio and image information transmitted from the same transmission source via a communication line can be recorded on the same recording medium. Furthermore, an audio message can be attached to the image to be transmitted, and this can be recorded on the same recording medium on the receiving side.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 to 17 are diagrams for explaining the present invention in detail. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the mechanism of the device, FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the mechanism of the device according to different embodiments, and FIG. Figure 3 (a)
and (b) is an explanatory diagram of the magnetic paper, FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the relative movement between the magnetic head and the magnetic paper, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the operation panel of the apparatus shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. Block diagrams of the control circuit of the device, Figures 7 to 15 are shown in Figure 6.
16 to 17 are flowcharts illustrating the main part of the processing in the reading control section 56 in FIG. 6. FIGS.

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) Communication terminal means that connects to the communication line in response to a predetermined command signal that instructs connection to the communication line and sends and receives data to and from a communication terminal device of the other party via the communication line, and voice audio converting means for converting audio data into audio data or converting audio data into audio; magnetic recording means for writing or reading audio data in a magnetic area on magnetic recording paper; an image reading means for optically scanning an image to generate image data; a printing means for forming an image on magnetic recording paper based on the image data; and an audio conversion means in response to a predetermined command signal. a mode control means for setting a mode in which at least one of a magnetic recording means, an image reading means, and a printing means is put into an operating state; a magnetic recording paper having a magnetic region for magnetic recording formed on at least a part of the paper surface; Depending on the set mode, a paper feeding means that feeds paper to the magnetic recording means, image reading means, and printing means; and depending on the set mode, transmitting audio data from the communication terminal means to the magnetic recording means, or , causing the communication terminal means to transmit image data to the printing means, or causing the magnetic recording means to transmit audio data to the communication terminal means, or
Communication control means for causing the image reading means to transmit image data to the communication terminal means, or for causing the audio conversion means to transmit audio data to the magnetic recording means, or for causing the magnetic recording means to transmit audio data to the audio conversion means; and prints an image on magnetic recording paper based on data received from a communication line, or writes data received from a communication line on a magnetic area on magnetic recording paper, or prints an image on magnetic recording paper based on data received from a communication line. A facsimile device that can read data and send it to a communication line, or read data from a magnetic area on magnetic recording paper and send it to a communication line. (2) In claim 1, the mode control means sets the answering machine recording mode in response to an operation input signal instructing answering machine recording, and when an incoming call from the communication line is detected under the answering machine recording mode setting, the communication terminal When the means is connected to a communication line, the paper feeding means feeds magnetic recording paper to the magnetic recording means, the magnetic recording means reads predetermined message data and timing data from the magnetic area on the magnetic recording paper, and,
writing the received audio data in a magnetic area on magnetic recording paper; the communication control means causing the magnetic recording means to transmit predetermined message data and timing data to the communication terminal means;
Further, the facsimile apparatus causes the communication terminal means to transmit the audio data to the magnetic recording means after transmitting the timing data, thereby using the magnetic region of the magnetic recording paper as a recording medium in an answering recording mode. (3) In claim 1, the magnetic recording means is configured such that the magnetic head can continuously access a strip-shaped area set in the magnetic area when writing or reading audio data to the magnetic area. To,
A facsimile device that controls the movement of at least one of a magnetic head or magnetic recording paper.