JPH04180361A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To eliminate constraint on quantity capable of performing automatic answering recording by recording sound data on magnetic recording paper as magnetic data when it is received from a communication line. CONSTITUTION:When no CNG signal is detected, a voice message representing the fact that (an automatic answering recording mode is set on a reception side) is transmitted to a transmission side, and recording processing is performed after the standby of the magnetic recording paper is performed until it is carried from a paper supply part 21 to a recording start position (position of magnetic head 29). When the readout of the data from the magnetic recording paper is commanded, the magnetic data on the magnetic recording paper is read out. and is transmitted to a sound reproducing means. Thereby, the sound reproducing means reproduces the sound.

Description

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

The present invention relates to a facsimile device. More specifically, the present invention relates to a facsimile machine having an answering machine recording function.

[Conventional technology]

(1) A facsimile machine with an attached recorder for answering is provided. When the device receives an incoming call from the communication line while the answering machine recording mode is set, the device sends a predetermined voice message (a message indicating that the answering machine is in the answering recording mode) and a signal indicating the recording start timing (
This is a device that sends a sound (such as a bell sound) to a communication line and then records the sound received from the communication line onto a magnetic tape of a recorder via a magnetic head. (2) Facsimile machines capable of confidential communication are provided. This device is a device that stores image data received in a confidential communication mode in a RAM memory, and prints it on recording paper under the condition that the image data is manually applied using a predetermined ID code.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

(1) The facsimile machine equipped with an answering machine recorder sequentially records voices on the magnetic tape of the recorder. That is, all recordings made while the patient is away are recorded on the same magnetic tape. Therefore, if a recording is made for several members, the contents of the tape cannot be erased until all members have listened. It is also difficult to have only the recorded portion delivered to you and listen to it when you have free time. Furthermore, the available recording time is limited by the capacity of the recording tape, so it cannot be used when a large number of answering machine recordings are expected to occur. (2) In the aforementioned facsimile machine capable of confidential communication,
Since the amount of data that can be stored is limited by the capacity of the RAM memory, new confidential communications cannot be received if a large amount of data is already stored. Furthermore, it is not possible to have confidential communications addressed to you delivered to you in the form of data in RAM memory, and then print the images at your leisure. The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[Means to solve the problem]

As described in the claims, the present invention provides (a) audio reproduction means;
(b) confidential communication mode input means; (C) communication control means for sending data indicating the confidential communication mode along with transmission data to the communication line; (d) data indicating the confidential communication mode is received from the communication line. If the data indicates the confidential communication mode and the data received along with the data are written in the magnetic area of the magnetic recording paper, and if audio data is received from the communication line, the audio data is written in the magnetic area of the magnetic recording paper. (e) means for commanding reading of magnetic data from the magnetic recording paper; (f) determining the presence or absence of data indicating a confidential communication mode when reading of magnetic data is commanded; If there is no data indicating the confidential communication mode, the read data is sent to the audio reproduction means, and if there is data indicating the confidential communication mode, the read data is sent to the image printing means on the condition that a predetermined ID code is manually applied. This facsimile apparatus has the above-mentioned configuration requirements (a) to (f) of magnetic data reading control means. In (C) above, the "transmission data" is primarily "image data", but it may also be "audio data". In that case, in (f) above, it is determined whether the "transmission data" is "image data" or "audio data", subject to the human power of the ID code, and "image data" is determined. If the data is "audio data", it will be transmitted to the image printing means as described above, and if it is "audio data", it will be transmitted to the audio reproduction means. Further, the above-mentioned (e) read command means can be configured using a key switch or the like, but it may also be configured to detect the setting of the magnetic recording paper at a predetermined position with a sensor and issue a command accordingly.

[Effect]

(1) In the case of answering machine recording When voice data is received from a communication line, the voice data is recorded on magnetic recording paper as magnetic data. Thereafter, when a command is given to read data from the magnetic recording paper, the magnetic data from the magnetic recording paper is read out and transmitted to the audio reproduction means. Thereby, the audio reproduction means reproduces the audio. (2) In the case of confidential communication When data indicating the confidential communication mode is received from the communication line, the data indicating the confidential communication mode and the data attached to the data are recorded on magnetic recording paper as magnetic data. Thereafter, when a command is given to read data from the magnetic recording paper, a predetermined ID code is entered manually, and the I.D.
If the D code is correct, the magnetic data on the magnetic recording paper is read and sent to a means for printing an image. Thereby, the image printing means prints the image on the recording paper. Note that if audio data is received along with the data indicating the confidential communication mode, the audio data is transmitted to the audio reproduction means, and the audio is thereby reproduced. Below, margin

【Example】

The present invention will be explained in detail below. <T> Mechanism of the device according to the embodiment First, the mechanism of the device according to the embodiment, such as the mechanical structure and the structure of the control circuit, will be explained. [A″J Mechanical configuration As shown in FIG.
and a reading section 2, and on the upper surface of the printer section 1,
An operation panel 4 (see FIG. 4) equipped with key switches for operation is arranged. Note that recording paper is fed to the printer section 1 via the reading section 2. (a) Printer section 1 The printer section 1 is configured as a so-called laser printer. That is, after being modulated by image data, the laser light output from the optical system 11 as indicated by the broken line arrow a scans the surface of the photosensitive drum 12, which is rotating at a constant speed, in the axial direction. The photosensitive drum 12 is uniformly charged by a charging agent 3 before the scanned position. Therefore, an electrostatic latent image corresponding to the amount of laser light is formed on the surface of the photoreceptor drum 120. The electrostatic latent image is transferred to a developing device 1.
After being visualized by toner development in step 4, it is transferred onto magnetic recording paper at the position of transfer charger 15. Here, the magnetic recording paper is fed from the reading section 2 via the timing roller pair 71 along the path indicated by the arrow i −+ i at a predetermined timing. The magnetic recording paper onto which the toner book has been transferred is conveyed to the fixing device 16 along the path indicated by the arrow j, and after being subjected to a fixing process using heat or pressure, is discharged to the paper output tray 19 along the path indicated by the arrow -f. 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. Further, in the present invention, the printer section is not limited to a printer, but may be configured with a printer of another type, for example, a printer of a thermal type. Note that when receiving audio data in the non-confidential mode, the printer unit 1 functions simply as a paper path for ejecting magnetic recording paper to the paper ejection tray 19, and does not perform printing processing, as will be described later. . (b) Reading section 2 The reading section 2 performs recording, playback, and image reading by optical scanning. First, the leading end of magnetic paper (magnetic original paper for transmission or magnetic recording paper for reception) set with the side coated with magnetic material facing upward in the paper feed section 21 is pushed by the push-up plate 24. After being lifted up, the paper is pulled out by the paper feed roller 26 and conveyed to the position of the timing roller pair 28 along the path indicated by the arrow. The timing roller pair 28, 30 conveys the fed magnetic paper to the position of the magnetic roller 29 at a predetermined timing (see paper conveyance l process). Also, when reading (reproducing) magnetic data and writing (recording) magnetic data, the magnetic paper is moved relative to the magnetic head 29 as shown in Figure 3 (see paper conveyance 2 process). . Further, the timing roller pair 28, 30 cooperates with other conveying rollers to convey the magnetic paper along the path indicated by the arrow EDc to the position of the image sensor 31 for image scanning. The image sensor 31 is an element that optically scans and reads an image on the back side (downward side) of magnetic paper, and generates and outputs an electric signal corresponding to the pattern. The image-scanned magnetic paper is then ejected to the paper ejection tray 34 along the path indicated by arrows d-*e. Ejection to the paper ejection tray 34 is as follows:
This is performed when the switching plate 33 is in the position indicated by the solid line in the figure. That is, when not printing on the back side of the magnetic paper, the switching plate 33 is set to the solid line position in the figure, and the magnetic paper is
The paper is discharged to the paper discharge tray 34. Note that even if the back side is not printed, after audio data is magnetically recorded in non-confidential mode, the switching plate 33 is set to the position shown by the broken line in the figure.
After passing through the printer section 1, the magnetic paper is discharged to a paper discharge tray 19. On the other hand, when printing on the back side of magnetic paper, the switching plate 33 is set to the position indicated by the broken line in the figure, and the magnetic paper is thereby conveyed to the printer section 1 along the path indicated by the arrows df- and g. The position of the timing roller pair 71 is reached. After that, the above-mentioned printing process is performed, and the paper output tray 1
It is discharged to 9. In the figure, PSL is a sensor for detecting the presence or absence of magnetic paper in the paper feed section 21, and PS2 and PS3 are sensors for detecting the passage of magnetic paper at each installation position. The signal controls the timing of recording processing, etc. Note that 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 I functions as an interface with a communication line. In addition, in this example, magnetic paper is used as shown in Fig. 2 (b).
), a magnetic region 91 for magnetic recording is provided on the entire surface.
A paper 9 is used in which a magnetic region 91 is formed on a part of the front surface of the paper 9, as shown in FIG. 2(a). may also be used. In that case, magnetic recording and image printing can be performed on the same surface. (c) Operation Panel 4 This apparatus has an operation panel 4 shown in FIG. 4 on the top surface of the printer section 1. On the operation panel 4, there are a record (RεC) key 42 for commanding the recording mode, a playback (START) key 43 for commanding the playback mode, and a stop (STOP) key 43 for commanding the stop of recording, playback, etc. ) key 44, a sound key 45 for commanding the transmission mode of audio data, an image key 46 for commanding the transmission mode of image data, a transmission key 47 for commanding the transmission mode, a key 47 for commanding the confidential mode. Confidential communication 1-86, All clear key 87 for instructing clearing of input data, Receiving lamp 48 for lighting up to display the connection status due to incoming calls from the communication line, Microphone/speaker that functions as a microphone or speaker. 41. Numeric keypad group (including function keys) for inputting numerical data such as the destination selection number and ID number 4
0, a group of alphabetic keys 88 for inputting alphabetic characters such as the name and ID number of the recipient, and a liquid crystal display 4 for displaying instruction messages such as the status of the device and how to operate it.
9 is placed. Note that the functions of the various key switches and the like will be described in detail in the explanation section of the flowchart. [B] Configuration of control circuit The apparatus of this embodiment is equipped with a control circuit shown in FIG. Communication control CPU U3O is a CPU that manages the entire device.
The control is performed based on signals from the operation panel section 4 and the like. For example, when the CPU 3O instructs to send a signal to the communication line, the signal is sent to the NCU (N
From etwork ControlUnit>54,
Sent to the communication line. Further, when the CPU 3O issues a command to read magnetic data, the reading of the magnetic data is performed by the CPU of the read control unit 56.
controlled by The same applies to writing magnetic data, driving the Wt magnetic head 29 to scan one image, conveying the magnetic paper, etc. Furthermore, when the CPU 50 issues an instruction to print an image, the printing of the image is controlled by the CPU of the printer control unit 55. The same applies to paper conveyance within the printer section 1. Further, the CPU 50 manages various processes (compression, storage, expansion, etc.) regarding image data. For example, image data read by the image sensor 31 is sent line by line to the buffer memory 57, compressed line by line by the compression/expansion section 58, and stored in the compressed image memory 51. Further, at the time of transmission, image data is read from the compressed image memory 51, expanded by the compression/expansion section 58, and stored in the page memory section 59. Thereafter, the image is compressed by the compression/expansion unit 58 to match the encoding method of the destination device, and then stored in another area of the compressed image memory 51. Furthermore, HDLC (High 1 level Data Li
nk Control) HDLC at analysis ratio 52
Process it according to the procedure, and send it to the NC via the modem 53.
It is sent from U34 to the communication line. Note that the NCU 54 manages connections with communication lines. The connection is made in response to an incoming call from the communication line or in response to a command from the communication control CPU 50, respectively. <[>Operation of the Example Apparatus Next, the operation of the example apparatus will be explained in accordance with the processing by the communication control CPU 50 and the CPU of the reading control section 56. [A] Processing in the communication control CPU 50 FIGS. 6 to 15 are flowcharts showing the processing in the communication control CPU 50. In the following explanation, the actual processing will be performed by the reading control unit 56 etc. as described above, and will be carried out by communication system! [1 Even if the CPU 50 manages the timing, it will be described as if it were a process performed by the communication control CPU 50. (a) Main routine: FIG. 6 The communication control CPU 50 performs processing according to the control mode. First, the process is started by connection to a power supply line, etc., and initial settings, for example, control mode, are set to "0" in step Sll. After that, the control mode is determined, and the following processing is executed depending on the value. That is, if control mode = 0, standby mode processing (S
IOI). If control mode = 1, recording mode processing (S
201> is executed. If control mode = 2, playback mode processing (S
301) is executed. If control mode = 3, transmit mode processing (3
401) is executed. If control mode = 4, receive mode processing (S
501) is executed. Control mode: If it is 5, confidential mode processing (S
601) is executed. If control mode=6, other mode processing (S999) is executed. (b) Details of each mode processing: Figures 7 to 15 Next, regarding each mode processing (3101 to 5601),
The details will be explained in turn. <b-1> Standby mode processing: Fig. 7 Control mode = 0. This is the process executed in . In addition, in the control mode, “
0”. In this process, the recording (REC) key 42 and the playback (STAR
T) A control mode is set in response to operation input of the key 43, send key 47, and confidential communication key 86, and in response to an incoming call from the communication line. That is, when the recording (REC) key 42 is operated (Sill; Y
ES), control mode=1. (S113), when the playback (START) key 43 is operated (S121;
YIES), control mode=2. (S123)
, when the send key 47 is operated (S131; YES),
If the control mode is not currently transmitting or receiving, then control mode = 3. (S133), and
Upon detection of an incoming call from the communication line (S141; YES)
, control mode, provided that it is not currently transmitting and is not currently receiving; 4. (S143), and when the confidential communication key 86 is operated (S151: Y
εS), :ln) CI-Remo-Y=5. d(
S153) are set respectively. Note that none of the recording (RFC) key 42, playback (START) key 43, and transmission key 47 is operated (S131;
NO), no incoming call from the communication line was detected (S141
; NO), and if the confidential communication key 86 is not operated (S151; No), "Other processing (S163) J" in the main standby mode processing is executed. <b-2> Recording mode processing: No. This is a process executed in control mode = 1 in Figure 8. In this process, a process for magnetically recording audio data on magnetic paper is executed. First, the magnetic paper in the paper feed section 21 starts recording. The magnetic paper waits until it is conveyed to the position (the position of the magnetic helad 29). The conveyance of the magnetic paper is controlled by the paper conveyance 1 process (described later). After the above waiting (5211; YES), the microphone/speaker 41 is , please set it to microphone mode (5221)
, and causes the display section 49 of the liquid crystal display to display a message "Recording preparation complete" (S223). In this way, a standby state is entered for operation input of the playback (ST'ART) key 43. When the playback (START) key 43 is operated (S225
; YES), after magnetically recording a recording start signal on the magnetic paper, the recording operation is started (S231). When the stop key 44 is operated during recording operation (S23
3: YES), a recording end signal is magnetically recorded on the magnetic paper, and the recording operation is ended (S241). Also when the recording time limit specific to magnetic paper is reached (S235;
YES), the same is true (S241). After the above processing, the magnetic paper is ejected to the paper ejection tray 34 (5243), the control mode is set to "0" (S245), and the process returns to the main routine to enter the standby mode. Note that if the stop key 44 is operated while the playback (START) key 43 is in a standby state, the process is executed in step S2.
27; YES), the recording operation is not performed, the process of steps 8243 to 5245 is executed, and the process returns to the main routine to enter the standby mode. Processing in the recording mode is executed as described above. <b-3> Reproduction mode processing: FIG. 9 is a processing executed in control mode=2. In this process, the process to read the magnetic data of the magnetic paper and reproduce the audio, and if the magnetic recording was done in confidential mode, the process to read the magnetically recorded image data and print it. be done. First, it is determined whether or not an original (magnetic recording paper) is set in the paper feed section 21, and if it is not set (S31
1; NO>, a message prompting to set the original is displayed on the display section 49 (S313). In this way, the document is set in a standby state. When the original (magnetic recording paper) is set in the paper feed section 21 (S
311; Y[iS), and waits for the document to be conveyed from the paper feed section 21 to the playback position (position of the magnetic head 29) (S315). Conveyance of the document is controlled by paper conveyance 1 processing. When the original (magnetic recording paper) reaches the reproduction position (S315;
YES), it is determined whether an ID code is magnetically recorded on the document (S317). That is, it is determined whether the magnetic data of the document is magnetically recorded under the confidential communication mode. Note that this determination may be made based on other data rather than the presence or absence of the ID code. If it is determined in step 5317 that the magnetic data of the document is not data magnetically recorded under the confidential communication mode (5317; NO), it is audio data recorded under the answering machine recording mode, etc. (Fig. 14).・5523-55
27), the audio is played back. That is, the microphone/speaker 41 is set to the speaker mode (5321), and after the recording start signal (see 5231 in FIG. 8) is detected, audio reproduction of the document is started (S323).
). Also, when the recording end signal (see 5241 in Figure 8) is detected (S327; YES), the audio playback is ended and
371), ejects the original onto the paper ejection tray 34 (S373)
). Furthermore, set the control mode to “0”537
5) Return to the main routine and enter standby mode. The same applies when the stop key 44 is operated during audio playback (S325; YES) (S371 to 537).
5). On the other hand, if it is determined in step 5317 that the ID code is magnetically recorded on the document, in other words, it is determined that the data is magnetically recorded in the confidential communication mode (S31
7; YES), subject to the human power of the correct ID code.
Play audio and print images. First, a message is displayed on the display section 49 to prompt the user to input the ID code (S331). When the ID code is entered manually, the code is stored in a buffer (S333) and then compared with the ID code magnetically recorded on the document. As a result, if both ID codes match (S335; YES), steps 5341 to 534
The audio is played back by the process in step 9, and the process in step 3351
The image is printed by the processing of ~5365. That is, first, it is determined whether or not audio is recorded on the document, and if audio is recorded (S341; YES), audio playback is started after detecting the recording start signal (see 5231 in FIG. 8). S343). After that, when the recording end signal (see 5241 in Figure 8) is detected during audio playback (S3
47; YES), ends the audio playback (S349), and determines whether or not the image data is magnetically recorded (S3
51). Note that if the stop key 44 is operated during audio playback (S345; YES), step 8 is performed.
After executing the processes 371 to 5375, the computer enters standby mode. Next, if it is determined in step 5351 that image data is magnetically recorded on the original (S351; YE
S) Image data (magnetic data) is read from the document (S353), expanded (S355), and then stored in the page memory 59 (S357). Further, when the image data of the document has been stored (S359; YES), the document (W
5361), and print processing is executed on the back side (the side that is not the magnetic recording side) of the document based on the image data stored in the page memory 59 (S363). Thereafter, when the printing process is completed, the document is ejected to the paper ejection tray 19 (5365), the control mode is set to "0" (S375), and the process returns to the main routine to enter the standby mode. In addition, if it is determined that neither audio data nor image data is magnetically recorded on the manuscript, (5341; NO, and
, 5351; NO) , Immediately transfer the original to paper output tray 3.
4 (S373) and set the control mode to “
"O" (S375) and returns to the main routine. Also, if the two ID codes do not match in step 5335 (S335; NO>, r r D code).
After displaying on the display unit 49 that “toiy<no” (S337
), the processing in steps 8373 to 5375 is executed and the process returns to the main routine, thereby entering a standby mode. Processing in the playback mode is executed as described above. <b-4> Transmission mode processing: FIG. 10 to FIG. 13 This is processing executed in control mode=3. In this process, a process for reproducing audio from the magnetic data of the document and transmitting it to the communication line, and/or a process for reading the image of the document and transmitting it to the communication line are executed. First, it is determined whether or not there is a document in the paper feed section 21. If there is no document (S411; N exit), "Please set a document" is displayed on the display section 49 (S413). In this way, the document is set in a standby state. Additionally, if it is determined that there is a document in the paper feed section 21, (5
411: YES>, check whether the selection number of the recipient has been input. If the selection number has not been input yet (5415; NO), the display section 49 will display the message ``Please enter the selection number.''"<5417). In this way, the system enters a standby state for inputting a selection number. Also, when the selection number is input (S415.Y, ES)
, audio data (S423: Fig. 11), or image data ($433 + 12th TI!J), or 1t, audio and image data 9 (S443: Fig. 13) are sent to the communication line as shown in E below. and sent to the destination device. <b-4~1> In the case of audio transmission: FIGS. 10 and 11 Prior to operating the transmission key 47 to command the transmission mode, only the sound key 45 of the sound key 45 and the image key 46 is operated. If so (S421; YES), sound transmission mode processing (S423) is executed. In the sound transmission mode processing, processing for reproducing sound from the magnetic data of the document and transmitting it to the communication line is executed. In addition, in confidential mode, the CCr T
Sends a signal indicating the unmarked t$ function of the T recommendation, and sends an ID code, etc. to the communication line. First, the original (magnetic paper) in the paper feed section 21 is at the playback start position (position of the magnetic head 29).
Wait until you are transported to Conveyance is controlled by vapor conveyance 1 processing. When the original reaches the playback start position (S7 (11; YES)
, an off-hook signal, and a transmission destination selection number signal input manually using the numeric keypad 40, etc. (Fig. 10, 541)
5) to the communication line. This is to connect a communication line with the destination device (S703). When the communication line with the other party's device is connected through the process in step 5703 (S705; YES), it is determined whether the mode is confidential, and if it is not the confidential mode (S7
11; N entry), and reproduces the audio data recorded on the original as magnetic data g8 (S?21). The reproduced audio is sent to the communication line as audio data and received by the destination device. Further, when a recording end signal is detected from the original (S723
; YES), the communication line is disconnected (5761), and the document is ejected to the paper ejection tray 34 (S763). moreover,
The control mode is set to "0" (S765), and the process returns to the main routine to enter the standby mode. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 5711 that the confidential communication key 8B is operated, that is, if it is determined that the confidential mode is set (see FIG. 15), (S
711; YES), the processes of steps 8731 to 5739 are executed prior to reproducing the audio data. Steps 3731 to 5739 are processes for causing the receiving side device to set a mode for receiving confidential communication (FIG. 14, S54] to 5557 Sunahara). First, a CNG signal is sent out (S731). The CNG signal is a signal for identifying facsimile transmissions, but in this case, it functions to prevent recording in non-confidential mode (answering machine recording) on the receiving side (Fig. 14, 552).
1-5527). Further, in the pre-transmission procedure process, after transmitting a signal indicating a non-standard function recommended by CCITT, a signal indicating that the communication is confidential is transmitted (S733). Also, check the data transmission speed (5735) and wait for the receiving device to complete reception preparations (S737; YES, Fig. 14, 5545).
), an ID code, and a signal indicating that audio data is to be transmitted (S739). Next, the audio data is transmitted. That is, audio is reproduced from the magnetic data of the original and sent to the communication line (S741~
5743). As a result, the receiving device performs processing for magnetically recording audio data in confidential mode (see Figure 14).
5547) is executed. Next, a multi-page signal is sent (S751), this is to notify the existence of the next data. Further, after waiting for confirmation of receipt of the message from the receiving device (S753; YES, see 5553 in FIG. 14), the receiver name data and sender name data are sent to the communication line (S755). As a result, the recipient's name and the sender's name are printed on the magnetic recording paper in the receiving device (see 5555 in FIG. 14). After that, in the post-transmission procedure processing, a signal indicating the end of the procedure is sent to the communication line (5757), and the reception confirmation of the message from the receiving device is waited (S759; YES, see FIG. 14, 5557). The connection with the communication line is cut off (S761). Further, the original (magnetic paper) is ejected to the paper ejection tray 34 (S763), the control mode is set to "0" (5765), and the process returns to the main routine to enter the standby mode. Note that, despite the process in step 5703,
If the communication line with the destination device is not connected,
705:NO), the above stay/bu 5761-5765
(7) Execute the process and enter standby mode. <b-4-2> In the case of image transmission; FIGS. 10 and 12 Prior to operating the transmission key 47 to command the transmission mode, only the image key 46 is operated among the sound key 45 and the image key 46. (S431; YES), iii image transmission mode processing (S433) is executed. In the image transmission mode process, an image of a document is optically read and stored in a memory as image data, and then a process for sending it to a communication line is executed. Note that in the confidential mode, prior to sending image data, a signal indicating a non-standard function recommended by CCITT is sent, and an ID code, etc. is sent to the communication line. First, the process waits until the document (wt paper) in the paper feed section 21 is conveyed to the reading start position (the position of the image sensor 31). When the original reaches the reading start position (3781; YES),
The image of the document is optically scanned and read by the image sensor 31 (3783), compressed by the compression/expansion section 58, and stored in the compressed image memory 51 (S785). Further, when the above processing is completed, the document is discharged to the paper discharge tray 34 (3787). Next, an off-footer signal and a transmission destination selection number signal input using the numeric keypad 40 or the like are sent to the communication line. This is to connect the communication line with the destination device (3789). When the communication line with the other party device is connected through the process in step 8789 (S791; YBS), it is determined whether the mode is confidential, and if it is not the confidential mode (S793
;No), the image data is read from the compressed image memory 51 and transmitted to the destination device. That is, a CNG signal, which is an identification signal for facsimile transmission, is sent out, and then image data is sent out (S795). Note that the image data to be sent out has been subjected to predetermined processing 52 such as analysis by the HDLC analysis section. Based on the image data sent in this way, the receiving device prints the image (14th
(See Figure 5533). Also, when all image data is sent out (S797;
YES), disconnect the communication line (5823), set the control mode to "0" (S825), return to the main routine, and enter standby mode. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 5793 that the confidential communication key 86 is being operated, that is, if it is determined that the confidential mode is set (see FIG. 15), (S
793; YES), the processes of steps 5801-5809 are executed prior to sending the image data. Steps 3801 to 5809 are processes for causing the receiving device to set a mode for receiving confidential communication (see 5541 to 5557 in FIG. 14). First, a CNG signal for identification of facsimile IJ transmission is transmitted (S801). Next, in the pre-transmission procedure process, after transmitting a signal indicating the non-standard function recommended by CCITT, a signal indicating that the communication is confidential is transmitted (S803). Also, check the data transmission speed (5805) and wait for the receiving device to complete reception preparations (S807; YES, Fig. 14, 5545).
), an ID code, and a signal indicating that image data is to be transmitted (S809). Next, the image data is read from the compressed image memory 51 and
After performing predetermined processing such as DLC analysis department analysis etc.,
It is transmitted to the destination device (S811). As a result, the receiving device executes the process (5547 in FIG. 14) for magnetically recording the image data in confidential mode. Next, a multi-page signal is sent (S813>. This is to notify the existence of the next data. Also, it waits for confirmation of receipt of the message from the receiving device (S815; YES, as shown in FIG. 14). 5553), the recipient name data and the sender name data are sent to the communication line (5817).As a result, the receiving device receives the magnetic 3
The recipient's name and sender's name are printed on the self-recording paper (
(See Figure 14, 5555). After that, in the post-transmission procedure processing, a signal indicating the end of the procedure is sent to the communication line (5819), and the reception confirmation of the message from the receiving device is waited (S821.YBS, see Fig. 14, 5557). Cut off the connection to the communication line L
(S823), and also sets the control mode to "0" (S825), returns to the main routine, and enters standby mode. Note that, despite the process in step 3789,
If the communication line with the destination is not connected (S79)
1; NO), the process of steps 8823 to 5825 described above is executed and the standby mode is entered. <b-4-3> For sound/image transmission: Figures 10 and 13
If both the sound key 45 and the image key 46 have been operated prior to operating the transmission key 47 to command the picture transmission mode (S441; YES), the sound/image transmission mode processing (
S443) is executed. In sound/image transmission mode processing, first, the image of the document is optically read and stored in memory as image data, and then,
Processing for reproducing the audio data and transmitting it to the communication line, and then reading the image data from the memory and transmitting it to the communication line are sequentially executed. In the confidential mode, a signal indicating a non-standard function of the CCrTT recommendation is sent out, and an ID code etc. is sent out to the communication line prior to sending out the audio and image data. First, the device waits until the document (magnetic vapor) in the paper feed section 21 is conveyed to the reading start position (the position of the image sensor 31). When the document reaches the reading start position (S831; YBS),
The image of the document is optically scanned and read by the image sensor 31 (S833), compressed by the compression/expansion section 58, and stored in the compressed image memory 51 (S835). After the storage in the compressed image memory 51 is completed, one conveyance of the original is started. Also, when the original reaches the playback start position (S
841; YES), off footer signal and numeric keypad 4
The selection number signal of the transmission destination, which is inputted as 0, etc., is sent to the communication line. This is to connect a communication line with the destination device (S843). When the communication line with the other party's device is connected through the process in step 5843- (S845; YES), it is determined whether or not it is in confidential mode, and if it is not in confidential mode, it is
7; NO), the audio data recorded as magnetic data on the original is reproduced (S849). The reproduced voice is sent to the communication line as voice data, received by the destination device, and recorded (Fig. 14, 5523-55)
27). Further, when a recording end signal is detected from the original (S851
; YES), then, after transmitting a CNG signal, which is an identification signal for facsimile transmission, to the communication line, image data is read from the compressed image memory 51 and transmitted (S853). The image data sent to the communication line in this way is received by the destination device, and the image is printed (Fig. 14, 553).
(See 3). After that, when all the image data is sent out (S855
;YES: l, disconnect the communication line 5891), eject the document to the paper output tray 34 (S893), set the control mode to "0" 5895), return to the main routine, and enter standby mode. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 5847 that the confidential communication key 86 is being operated, that is, if it is determined that the confidential mode is set (see FIG. 15), (S
847; YES), the processes of steps 3861 to 5869 are executed prior to playing back the audio data and reading out the image data. Steps 8861 to 5869 are processes for causing the receiving device to set a mode for receiving confidential communication (see 5541 to 5557 in FIG. 14). First, a CNG signal is sent out (S861). The CNG signal is a signal for identifying facsimile transmissions, but in this case, it functions to prevent recording in non-confidential mode (answering machine recording) on the receiving side (Fig. 14, 552).
1-S527). In addition, in the pre-transmission procedure processing, after transmitting a signal indicating the non-standard function recommended by ITT, a signal indicating that the communication is confidential is transmitted (S863). ), wait for the receiving device to complete reception preparations (S867; YES, 5545 in Fig. 14).
), an ID code, and a signal indicating that audio data is to be transmitted (S869). Next, the audio data is transmitted. That is, audio is reproduced from the magnetic data of the original and sent to the communication line (S871~
5873). As a result, the receiving device performs processing for magnetically recording audio data in confidential mode (see Figure 14).
5547) is executed. Next, after transmitting a signal indicating that image data is to be transmitted (S875), the image data is read from the compressed image memory 51, subjected to predetermined processing such as processing in the HDLC analysis section 52, and then sent to the other party. It is transmitted to the device (S877). As a result, the receiving-side device executes a process (5547 in FIG. 14) for magnetically recording image data in confidential mode. Next, a multi-page signal is sent out (S879). This is to notify the existence of the next data. Further, after waiting for confirmation of receipt of the message from the receiving device (3881; YES, see 5553 in FIG. 14), the receiver name data and sender name data are sent to the communication line (3883). As a result, the receiving device prints the recipient's name and sender's name on the magnetic recording paper (
(See Figure 14, 5555). After that, in the post-transmission procedure processing, a signal indicating the end of the procedure is sent to the communication line (5885), and a confirmation of receipt of the message from the receiving device is waited (5887; YES first).
4 (see figure 5557), disconnect the communication line 5
891), eject the original to the paper ejection tray 34.5893)
, set the control mode to “0” (S825),
Returns to the main routine and enters standby mode. Note that despite the process in step 5843,
If the communication line with the destination is not connected (S84)
5; NO), the process of steps 3891 to 5895 described above is executed and the standby mode is entered. As described above, processing in the transmission mode is executed. <b-5> Reception mode processing: Fig. 14 Control mode = 4 due to incoming call from communication line.
This is the process that is executed when . In this process, audio data received from a communication line is recorded, and image data is also printed based on the process. Note that in the confidential mode, data is magnetically recorded. First, connection processing with a communication line is performed (S511), and after connection, the receiving lamp 48 is turned on (S513). Next, it is determined whether a CNG signal is detected (S5
21). The CNG signal is an identification signal for facsimile transmission, but here, the sound received through the communication line is used to determine whether or not to record the answering machine. For example, if the CNG signal is not detected (S521;
5523), the magnetic recording paper is moved from the paper feed section 21 to the recording start position (magnetic recording paper 29).
position)) (S525; YB
S), performs recording processing (S527). Furthermore, when the recording process ends, the CNG signal is determined again (S531). This is to know whether or not image data in non-confidential mode is received following audio data in non-confidential mode (Fig. 13, 5849-58
53). As a result, if a CNG signal is detected (S531;
y[:s), then t1 when image data in non-confidential mode is received, the above magnetic identification record is conveyed to the printer unit 1, and an image is printed on the magnetic recording paper (S533 ). After that, the magnetic recording paper is ejected to the paper ejection tray 19 (556).
1) After cutting off the connection with the communication line 5563) and extinguishing the reception lamp 48 (S565), the control mode is set to "0" (S567) and the standby mode is entered. Note that if the CNG signal is not detected in the step 5531 (S531; N exit), the image data is not received, so the processes in the steps 5561 to 5567 are immediately executed. On the other hand, if a CNG signal is detected in step 5521 (S521; YES), it is determined whether or not the communication is confidential, and if it is not confidential communication (S541; NO),
Performs normal image data reception processing. That is, the paper feed section 21
The magnetic recording paper is fed to the printer section l, and an image is printed on the magnetic recording paper (3533). Furthermore, in the case of confidential communication, processing for magnetically recording data received from the communication line is executed as described below. First, magnetic recording paper is conveyed from the paper feed section 21 to the recording start position (the position of the magnetic head 29). Conveyance is controlled by the paper conveyance process. When the magnetic recording paper reaches the recording start position (S543; Y
ES>, sends a reception preparation confirmation signal to the communication line (S5
45). As a result, on the transmitting side, the
37. Said 121m-S80? , and c above No. 13r.
l! The determination of J-3867 is "YES", and the ID code etc. are sent to the communication line (Fig. 11, 5739.
Figure 12/S80! l, see Figure 13, 5869). The above ID code etc. are received by the receiving device, and step 5
547, the data is recorded as magnetic data. That is, on the receiving side, after magnetically recording the ID code on magnetic recording paper, "a signal indicating sound transmission, audio data, and/or
Alternatively, the "signal indicating image transmission and image data" are magnetically recorded (S547). After that, when a multi-page signal is received from the communication line (
After conveying the magnetic recording paper to the printer department (S551; Y[iS), a message confirmation signal is sent to the communication line (S553). As a result, on the sending side, the recipient's name and the sender's name are sent to the communication line (Fig. 11, 5755; Fig. 12, 5817; Fig. 13, 5883). On the receiving side,
Based on these data, the receiver's name and the sender's name are printed on the magnetic recording paper (S555). After that, in the post-transmission procedure process, a signal indicating the end of the procedure is confirmed, and a signal indicating the confirmation is sent to the communication line (S557), and then the magnetic recording paper is ejected to the paper ejection tray 19 (S561). ). In addition, please cut off the connection with the communication line.
63), turns off the reception lamp 48 (5565), sets the control mode to "0" (S567), returns to the main routine, and enters standby mode. Processing in the reception mode is executed as described above. <b-6> Confidential mode processing: By operating the confidential communication key 86 in FIG.
5. This is the process that is executed when it is set to 5. In this process, data and human resources necessary for confidential communication are managed. First, it is determined whether or not there is a document (magnetic paper) in the paper feed section 21, and if there is no document (5611; NO), the display section 4
At step 9, a display prompting to set the original is displayed (S613). Also, when the original is set in the paper feed unit 21 (5611;
YES), a message is displayed on the display unit 49 to prompt input of the facsimile number (selected number), ID code, recipient name, and sender name of the destination party (S62).
1). Next, when data is input by key operation in response to the above message, the data (data expressed in alphanumeric characters) is displayed on the display unit 49 for confirmation of the manual content (5623), and Store in the specified memory area (S
625). The display section 49 allows the operator to judge whether or not the above-mentioned input data is correct based on the above display, and to operate the "# key" if it is correct, and the "* key" if it is incorrect. A message is displayed above (S627). If the "* key" is operated in response to the above message, steps 5621-5627 are executed again,
On the other hand, if the "# key" is operated, step 563
Go to 1. In step 5631, the data to be transmitted from now on is
If it is only audio data, press the sound key 45; if it is only image data, press the image key 46; if it is audio data and image data, press the sound key 45 and image key 46, and then press the send key 47. A message prompting the operator to operate is displayed on the display section 49. Next, when the transmission key 47 is operated in response to the above message (S633; YBS), the control mode is set to "3" (S635) and the transmission mode is entered. Processing in confidential mode is executed as described above. CB) Processing in the CPU 56 FIGS. 16 to 17 are flowcharts showing the processing in the CPU of the reading control section 56. (a) Paper conveyance 1 process: FIG. 16 Paper conveyance 1 process is a process executed when the magnetic paper in the paper feed section 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 section 21 is started (S
911). Next, the tip of the magnetic paper is detected by the paper detection sensor P.
After passing the position S2 (S913; YES), when a predetermined time has elapsed (S915; YES), the paper feed roller 2
6 is stopped (S917), and the timing roller pair 28.30 is started to rotate in the forward direction (S917).
S919). As a result, the magnetic paper begins to be transported to a position where the magnetic helad 29 can perform playback and recording processing. After that, when a predetermined period of time has passed (S921; YES),
Stop the timing roller pair 28.30 (S92
3). As a result, the magnetic paper stops at a position where playback processing and recording processing can be performed. As described above, the paper conveyance 1 process is performed, and the paper conveyance 1 processing is performed, and the paper conveyance 1 processing is performed.
01, Figure 14/5525, and Figure 14/5543
Teno judgment becomes "YES". (b) Paper conveyance 2 process: Figures 3 and 17 The paper conveyance 2 process moves the magnetic paper set at a position where playback/recording processing is possible by the paper conveyance l process to the position of the magnetic helad 29. This is a process for moving in accordance with the execution of playback processing and recording processing. Note that the magnetic helad 29 is connected to the arm 81 as shown in FIG.
It is fixed to a wire 83 supported by a motor 82, and is movable in the left-right direction in the figure by a motor 82. First, the magnetic head 29 is lowered (S961). This is to bring the magnetic head 29 into contact with the magnetic coating surface of the magnetic paper. Next, the timing roller pair 28, 30 is started to rotate in the forward direction (S963). Further, the recording process to the magnetic paper or the reproduction process from the magnetic paper is started (S965). Next, the tip of the magnetic paper is detected by the paper detection sensor PS3.
After passing through the position of
S971) is started. The reversal process is a process for relatively moving the magnetic head 29 and the magnetic paper along a trajectory as shown by "A" in FIG. 3, and is a process for seamlessly performing recording or playback. . First, while the magnetic heald 29 is gradually reversed to the right in the figure, it is gradually moved to the right in the figure by the motor 82. Also, the conveying speed of the magnetic paper is gradually reduced. Next, when the magnetic head 29 reaches the lower end of the figure, it stops conveying the magnetic paper. At this time, the magnetic head 29
Control it so that it faces to the right. Thereafter, the magnetic heald 29 is gradually reversed upward in the figure and gradually moved to the right in the figure by the motor 82. Also, the conveyance of the magnetic paper in the opposite direction is started, and the speed is gradually increased. In this way, when the magnetic heald 29 correctly points upward in the figure, the direction change and movement of the magnetic held 29 is stopped. At the same time, the conveyance speed of the magnetic paper is controlled to be constant. In this way, the above reversal process (S971) is performed. Note that as the reversal process, processes other than the above processes may be adopted. For example, if a magnetic head is configured to allow bidirectional recording and playback operations, and if a stepping motor is used as the motor, the magnetic head can be instantly moved over a unit distance (distance between the broken lines in Figure 3). H) A process of moving the magnetic paper and instantly reversing the conveying direction of the magnetic paper may be adopted. In short, the recording and playback operations at the turning point,
It is sufficient if it can be executed seamlessly. Next, after the rear end of the magnetic paper passes the position of the paper detection sensor PS2 (S973; YES) and a predetermined time has elapsed (S975; YES), the reversing process (5977) is started again. Note that the process of step 5977 is similar to that of step 5971, but is performed in order to realize relative movement like the trajectory shown by "B" in FIG. As described above, the paper conveyance 2 process is performed, and the relative movement between the magnetic head 29 and the magnetic paper during recording and reproduction is realized. In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiments, processing in various modes is explained for the case where there is only one document or recording paper (magnetic paper), but even if there are multiple sheets of document or recording paper, the known This can be done by incorporating the control of (Below, margin)

【Effect of the invention】

As described above, the present invention magnetically converts audio data when it is received from a communication line! It has a function of recording the data indicating the confidential communication mode and the data attached to the data as magnetic data on the magnetic recording paper when the data indicating the confidential communication mode is received. , and when a command is given to read magnetic data, it determines whether there is data indicating confidential communication mode, and if there is no data, it reads the magnetic data and immediately plays the audio, and if it does, it waits for the correct ID code to be input and then displays the image. This is a facsimile machine that prints. According to the present invention, unlike the case where answering machine recordings can be recorded on magnetic recording paper or magnetic tape, there is no restriction on the number of answering machine recordings that can be made. In addition, since answering machine recording can be made for each destination, it is possible to deliver and save the message to each destination, and play it back when you have free time, for example. In addition, during playback, the ID code is used to manually distinguish whether the data on the magnetic recording paper is an answering machine recording or a confidential communication, which prevents situations where someone else accidentally prints a confidential communication. be done. Confidential communications can also be delivered and stored by destination, so
For example, you can use it to print when you have free time. In addition, confidential communications do not have the storage capacity limitations of conventional communications and can store a large amount of data.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 to 17 are diagrams explaining embodiments of the present invention, in which FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the mechanism of the device, and FIG. 2 (a>
and (b) is an explanatory diagram of the magnetic paper, Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the relative movement of the magnetic head and magnetic paper, Fig. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the operation panel of the device, and Fig. 5 is a block diagram of the control circuit of the device. , Figures 6 to 15 are the communication control CP in Figure 5.
A flowchart for explaining the processing in U3O, and FIGS. 16 to 17 are flowcharts for explaining the main part of the processing in the reading control section 56 in FIG. 1... Printer B (receiving unit), 2... Reading 8 (transmitting unit)), 29... Magnetic head, 31...
・Image sensor, 12 ・・Photosensitive drum.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A facsimile apparatus having the following configuration requirements (a) to (f). (a) audio reproduction means for reproducing audio based on audio data; (b) confidential communication mode input means for instructing setting of confidential communication mode; (c) when confidential communication mode is set; Communication control means that sends data indicating a confidential communication mode to a communication line along with data for transmission. (d) When data indicating the confidential communication mode is received from the communication line, the data indicating the confidential communication mode and the data received along with the data are written in the magnetic area of the magnetic recording paper, and the audio data is (f) a magnetic recording means for writing the audio data into a magnetic area of the magnetic recording paper when the audio data is received from the communication line; (e) a read command means for instructing reading of the magnetic data from the magnetic recording paper; When reading of magnetic data is commanded, it is determined whether or not there is data indicating the confidential communication mode on the magnetic recording paper, and if there is no data indicating the confidential communication mode, the data on the magnetic recording paper is read out and the audio reproduction means and, if there is data indicating a confidential communication mode, a magnetic data reading control means for reading the data on the magnetic recording paper and transmitting it to a means for printing an image on the condition that a predetermined ID code is input.