JPH04225659A - Communication equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the work efficiency of information transmission and the certainty of transmission/reception by informing a receiver of transmission without troubling a transmitter and permitting the transmitter to recognize that the receiver receives information in a communication equipment executing communication with a communication terminal equipment recording or storing reception information. CONSTITUTION:A notice data setting part 36d stores notice data on a transmission notice in an unillustrated notice data storage means and a transmission notice output part 36e gives the notice of transmission to a notice destination which notice data shows, a telephone unit 23b-1 on the side of the transmitter, for example, based on notice data concerned at prescribed timing. A reception recognition input part 51a and a reception recognition notice part 51b are added. The reception recognition part 51a transmits reception recognition information from the telephone set 23b-1 receiving the notice, and the reception recognition notice part 51b gives the notice of reception recognition to a previously designated telephone set 42-1 on the side of the transmitter based on reception recognition information concerned.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

[Industrial Application Field] The present invention is applicable to facsimile machines, personal computers with communication functions, word processors with communication functions, etc., which have the function of transmitting communication information to and from communication terminal equipment that records or stores received information. The present invention relates to a communication device such as an electronic mail device such as a facsimile mail device and a text mail device, and particularly to a configuration for improving reliability between sending and receiving when transmitting communication information.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been a technique shown in FIG. 2, for example, as a technique in this field.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of an information communication system using conventional communication devices.

This information communication system includes, for example, a terminal system 12 connected via a communication line 11, a plurality of terminal systems 13-n (n=1, 2, . . . ), and a communication device 14.
It is equipped with

The terminal system 12 includes, for example, a facsimile machine 12a and a telephone 12b.
3-n respectively receive communication information (for example, in automatic reception mode).
A facsimile device 13a is a communication terminal device having a function of receiving a fax document (fax document) and printing it out on recording paper set for automatic reception, and a terminal device provided for each of a plurality of users (recipients). Multiple telephones 13b-m
(m=1, 2,...).

The communication device 14 is, for example, a facsimile mail device constituting a facsimile storage and conversion system, and temporarily stores communication information transmitted from, for example, the facsimile device 12a, and transmits the communication information to, for example, a plurality of terminal systems 13-
Broadcast communication is performed to transmit the communication information to each facsimile machine 13a of n, and the other party's facsimile machine 13a
It is equipped with a function to perform proxy communication to transmit after a certain period of time when the terminal is communicating with another person, or to perform time-specified transmission.

[0007] In an information communication system equipped with such a communication device 14, a sender on the terminal system 12 side may, for example, send a message to a telephone 13b-m (for example, m=1) of a specific terminal system 13-n (for example, n=1). ) of the facsimile machine 13 of that particular terminal system 13-1.
When transmitting communication information (FAX document) to a, the facsimile device 12a first transmits function setting information and communication information (FAX message) to the communication device 14. Then, the function setting information, communication information, etc. are input to the communication device 14. The communication device 14 temporarily stores the input communication information, and transmits the stored communication information to the destination facsimile device 13a according to the function set by the function setting information (for example, a time-specific transmission function). The facsimile device 13a receives the received communication information, for example, in automatic reception mode, and prints it out on recording paper.

[0008] When the communication information transmitted as described above is, for example, an important document, and the recipient wants to confirm whether the information has been received, the sender on the terminal system 12 side may send a message from the telephone 12b, for example. Recipient's telephone 13b
-1 to call the recipient and confirm receipt of the communication information.

[0009]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, the information communication system using the conventional communication device having the above configuration has the following problems.

[0010] Normally, facsimile machines 13a and the like used in companies etc. are used in automatic reception mode, and are used in group (
For example, one device is generally installed for each person (for example, several to several dozen people). Therefore, the communication information sent from the facsimile device 12a is not directly transmitted to the destination individual (recipient), but only after someone distributes a recording paper on which the communication information (FAX document) is printed to the recipient. confirms receipt of communication information.

[0011] Furthermore, with a facsimile machine used for personal use, if the location where the facsimile machine is installed and the recipient's location are far apart, the recipient may not notice the incoming communication information or may be slow to notice it. There is a risk that you may end up

Furthermore, the sender cannot confirm whether the other party has noticed the arrival of the communication information or whether the communication information has definitely reached the intended recipient.

[0013] In such a case, the sender sends the communication information promptly to the destination individual or confirms that the destination individual has received the communication information to improve the reliability of the information. After sending the information, it was necessary to confirm with the recipient using a telephone or similar device. For this reason, when transmitting communication information, the sender is forced to take the trouble of transmitting the communication information and making a confirmation phone call twice, resulting in a decrease in work efficiency.

[0014] Such a problem can be solved by setting an e-mail device other than the facsimile mail device as the communication device instead of the communication device 14 set as the facsimile mail device, and using that communication device to communicate with the terminal systems 12, 13-
The same problem occurs when a storage and conversion system is constructed between communication terminal devices of the same type or different types, such as a computer with a communication function, a word processor, etc.

[0015] In addition, although the above-mentioned problems with conventional communication devices have been explained using the communication device as an e-mail device, it is also possible to use a facsimile device itself, a computer with a communication function, a word processor, etc. as a communication device. If this is considered, the same problem as mentioned above will occur.

[0016] The present invention solves the problems that the prior art had and reduces the work efficiency on the sending side in order to promptly and reliably deliver communication information to the destination individual on the receiving side and improve the reliability. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a communication device that solves the problems that occur.

[0017]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a first invention provides a system that is connected to at least a communication terminal device that records or stores received information via a communication line, and that is connected to a communication terminal device that records or stores received information. A communication device for transmitting communication information between devices is provided with notification data storage means, notification data setting means, and transmission notification output means as described below.

The notification data storage means stores call code information and transmission notification information of a specific terminal connected via the communication line and which generates output information in response to at least a call. Here, the specific terminal is
Generally, it is provided near the user of the communication terminal device, and there may be one or more depending on the number of users.

The notification data setting means receives the call code information and transmission notification information based on data input, and stores them in the notification data storage means.

[0020] The transmission notification output means calls the specific terminal based on the call code information stored in the notification data storage means at the time of transmission of the communication information or at a predetermined timing after transmission, and outputs the transmission notification. This is to output information to the specific terminal.

[0021] In a second invention, in the first invention, the reception confirmation request information is output to the specific terminal equipped with a transmission function, and the reception confirmation information is sent from the specific terminal equipped with the transmission function. a reception confirmation input means for inputting the reception confirmation information via the communication line; and a reception confirmation notification means for notifying the reception confirmation of the communication information based on the reception confirmation information input by the reception confirmation input means. There are some that have been set up.

[0022] Here, even if the reception confirmation request information is set integrally with, for example, the transmission notification information according to the setting of the reception confirmation input means, certain portions may overlap. It may be set separately, or it may be set separately.

[0023]

[Operation] According to the first invention, since the communication device is configured as described above, the notification data setting means receives the call code information and the transmission notification information based on data input,
The information is stored in the notification data storage means. Then, the transmission notification output means calls the specific terminal based on the call code information stored in the notification data storage means at the time of transmission of the communication information or at a predetermined timing after transmission;
The transmission notification information is output to the specific terminal. When the specific terminal receives the transmission notification information, it generates output information such as an acoustic signal, a light signal (for example, lighting, blinking, etc.), or a display (signal) based on the transmission notification information, The user (receiver) of the specific terminal is notified of the arrival of the communication information.

[0024] According to the second invention, since the communication device is configured as described above, the reception confirmation input means is configured to confirm the reception, for example, when or after the transmission notification information is output by the transmission notification output means. The request information is output to a specific terminal equipped with the transmission function. Here, the reception confirmation request information may be output based on data stored in advance inside the device, and the notification data storage means may be configured to output the reception confirmation request information together with the transmission notification information, for example, by the notification data setting means. Various settings are possible, such as output based on data set to be stored in , or output based on data obtained based on other means.

[0025] Then, the reception confirmation input means prompts the user (receiver) of the specific terminal equipped with the communication function by, for example, voice guidance based on the reception confirmation request information. Receipt confirmation information indicating that the user has confirmed receipt of the communication information, such as a predetermined key input or message input, is sent from the specified terminal. Thereafter, the reception confirmation input means inputs the reception confirmation information via the communication line.

[0026] The reception confirmation notifying means notifies the user of the reception confirmation of the communication information by the user of the specific terminal equipped with the communication function based on the reception confirmation information input by the reception confirmation input means. Depending on the configuration settings of the communication device,
For example, this is performed for a sender on the communication device side or a sender on another device other than the communication device. For example, in the case of a configuration setting of the communication device such as setting a sender on the side of another device other than the communication device, the reception confirmation notification means sends a notification to (the sender of) the other device, for example. This is performed based on code information, etc. for calling the destination (notification destination) on the other device side, which is input and stored when data such as the transmission notification information is input, or which is stored in advance inside the device.

[0027] Here, when the reception confirmation notification means notifies the other device based on predetermined data that is input and stored when inputting data such as the transmission notification information, input of the predetermined data and The storage process can be performed in various ways, such as by using the notification data storage means and the notification data setting means, or by other means. In addition, in the case where the predetermined data is stored in advance inside the device, for example, the transmission notification information may include a code unique to the user (such as a subscriber code, PIN number,
By adding a D code, etc.), for example, in conjunction with a sending notification, a predetermined notification message etc. can be delivered to a notification destination corresponding to a preset user-specific code, etc. Can be configured.

[0028] Therefore, the above problem can be solved.

[0029]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an information communication system using a communication device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

This information communication system includes a terminal system 22 connected by a communication line 21, a plurality of terminal systems 23-n (n=1, 2, . . . ), and a communication device 30, which is a feature of this embodiment. ing.

The terminal system 22 has a function of communicating with, for example, a terminal system 23-n via a communication device 30, and includes, for example, a facsimile machine 22a.

[0032] Each of the plurality of terminal systems 23-n receives communication information (FA
A facsimile device 23a, which is an example of a communication terminal device, has a function of receiving (X document) in an automatic reception mode and printing it out on recording paper set for automatic reception, and a facsimile device 23a for each of a plurality of users of the facsimile device 23a. A plurality of telephones 23b-m (m=1, 2
,...).

The communication device 30 is, for example, a facsimile mail device constituting a facsimile storage and forwarding system, and includes, for example, line correspondence units 31 and 3 connected to the communication line 21.
2, a voice response section 33, a memory 34 and a disk 35 having a function as a notification data storage means, and a main control section 36.

The line handling unit 31 has a transmission processing function for exchanging information with the terminal system 22, and the line handling unit 32 exchanges information with the plurality of terminal systems 23-n. It has a transmission processing function for sending and receiving,
They are configured using, for example, a network control/modem device, a line control device, a communication control device, and the like.

[0035] The voice response unit 33 is for transmitting a guidance voice for instructing an operation when inputting/outputting information from an external terminal system, for example, and is constituted by a voice response device or the like.

The memory 34 stores, for example, transmission setting data and notification data necessary for transmitting communication information from another terminal system, and is composed of, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a RAM. Here, the transmission setting data is, for example, data necessary when transmitting communication information, such as the recipient's fax number, function setting data that instructs the transmission status (for example, broadcast transmission, time-specified transmission, etc.) It is. The notification data is, for example, data for notifying the destination of transmission, and includes, for example, the contents of a confirmation notification message (for example, the message itself, or in the case of a setting in which one or more messages are prepared in advance in the device). message retrieval instruction data, message selection number data, etc.), and call code information for calling the destination of the transmission notification (for example, if the destination is a telephone or pager, the telephone number, registered abbreviation, etc.) number, etc., or a terminal ID depending on the configuration settings of the destination terminal).

The disk 35 is for accumulating (storing) communication information from other terminal systems, for example, and for storing confirmation notification messages, etc., depending on settings.
For example, it is composed of a magnetic disk device, its control device, drive device, and the like.

The main control unit 36 has a function of controlling and managing the entire device, and includes, for example, a microprocessor (CPU).
), program memory, peripheral input/output devices, etc. From a functional perspective, this main control section 36 includes, for example, a general control section 36a, a communication information storage processing section 36b, and a communication information transmission processing section 36c, which are features of this embodiment, and each of them has a notification data setting means. It also includes a notification data setting section 36d, a transmission notification output section 36e, etc., which are components of a transmission notification output means.

[0039] Here, the overall control section 36a controls the main control section 3.
6 is comprehensively controlled and managed. The communication information storage processing unit 36a has a function of temporarily accumulating communication information from other terminal systems, and the communication information transmission processing unit 36c has a function of performing processing of transmitting communication information with other terminal systems. It has the function to perform.

The notification data setting unit 36d receives notification data including call code information and transmission notification information based on data input by the sender from the terminal system 22, for example, and
The notification data is stored in the memory 34 or the disk 35, for example.
It has the ability to store data in

The transmission notification output unit 36e calls the notification destination of the transmission notification based on the call code information stored in the memory 34, for example, at a predetermined timing when or after the communication information is transmitted by the communication information transmission processing unit 36c. , has a function of outputting a confirmation notification message, which is an example of transmission notification information, to the notification destination by making full use of, for example, the voice response unit 33. Here, in accordance with its function settings, the transmission notification output unit 36e outputs a message in advance (eg, It is also possible to provide a function of making a further call at a predetermined timing after a predetermined time (based on transmission notification information, program design, etc.) has elapsed.

In the information communication system including the communication device 30 as described above, communication information (FAX document) is transmitted from the facsimile device 22a of the terminal system 22 to a specific terminal system 23-n (for example, n=1). If you do,
The procedure is as follows. First, the sender sends from the facsimile device 22a to the communication device 30, for example, the fax number data of the facsimile device 23a that is designated as the destination of communication information, and the telephone 23b-m (for example, m=1) that is designated as the destination of the transmission notification. telephone number data, which is call code information of
X telegram), etc. At this time, the operation of the facsimile device 22a by the sender is performed by, for example, voice guidance from the pre-programmed voice response unit 33.
Alternatively, the facsimile device 22a and the communication device 3
Information is exchanged between 0 and 0 via the line correspondence section 31.

In the communication device 30, the communication information storage processing section 36 is operated under the overall control and management of the overall control section 36a.
The communication information inputted by B is temporarily stored and accumulated in, for example, the disk 35, and the transmission notification setting unit 36d stores the notification destination telephone number data and confirmation notification message data in the memory 3.
4 or the disk 35. Furthermore, under the control of the general control unit 36a, destination facsimile number data and function setting data are stored and processed.

[0044] Based on the function setting data, the overall control unit 36a
Under the control of the communication information transmission processing section 36c, at a predetermined designated time, the communication information transmission processing section 36c starts transmission processing of communication information. At this time, the line correspondence section 32 connects the communication line 21 with the destination facsimile machine 23a based on the fax number data inputted in advance. When the communication device 30 and the facsimile device 23a are connected via the communication line 21, the communication information transmission processing section 36c transmits the communication information stored in the disk 34 to the destination facsimile device via the line correspondence section 32 and the communication line 21. 23a.

The facsimile device 23a that receives this communication information via the communication line 21 receives the received communication information, for example, in automatic reception mode and prints it out on recording paper.

[0046] In the communication device 30, the communication information transmission processing section 36c
When the communication information transmission process is completed, the transmission notification output unit 36e notifies the notification destination.

The transmission notification output section 36e first calls the telephone 23b-1 by making full use of the line correspondence section 32 based on the telephone number data of the notification destination stored in the memory 34, for example. Then, the user of the telephone 23b-1 picks up the telephone 23b-1 in response to the call, and connects the communication device 30 and the telephone 23b.
-1 is connected through the communication line 21, the transmission notification output unit 36e outputs, for example, the voice response unit 3 based on the confirmation notification message data stored in the memory 34 or the disk 35.
3 to send a confirmation notification message to the telephone 23b-1. Then, the user who picked up the telephone 23b-1 hears a confirmation message, for example, "This is OO. We have sent you a fax document. Please check." (information output from the terminal). Know when a fax document is sent and confirm reception. After this, the transmission notification output section 3
6e terminates the connection of the communication line 21 with the telephone 23b-1 by the line correspondence unit 32, and ends the transmission notification.

[0048] Here, if the telephone 23b-1 does not respond to the call after the first notification, the transmission notification output unit 36e sends a second notification at a predetermined timing after a preset time elapses depending on its function settings. We also carry out processing, etc.

This embodiment has the following advantages.

The communication device 30 of this embodiment is provided with a notification data setting section 36d and a transmission notification output section 36e, and also has a memory 34 or a disk 3 as a notification data storage means.
Notification data is stored in 5, and a sending notification is sent to the individual to whom the communication information is sent based on the notification data at the time of sending the communication information or at a predetermined timing after the sending of the communication information.

[0051] Therefore, in an information communication system to which the communication device 30 is applied, the recipient who is the destination individual of the communication information can learn of the transmission of the communication information by a notification from the communication device 30, for example, a confirmation notification message, and You can confirm and receive the information. For example, telephone 23-
1 is placed on the user's desk, the user can confirm that the communication information has been sent without the intervention of another person while being present.

Therefore, according to the communication device of this embodiment, the communication information can be quickly and reliably delivered to the recipient individual without requiring the sender's work and reducing the work efficiency as in the past. This can be expected to have the effect of reaching many people, and improve reliability.

FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of an information communication system using a communication device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] In addition to having a terminal system 23-n configured similarly to the first embodiment, this information communication system also includes a terminal system 40 and a communication device 50 in place of the terminal system 22 and communication device 30. ing.

[0055] The terminal system 40 includes a facsimile machine 41 connected to a communication device 50 via a communication line 21;
A plurality of telephones 42-i (i=1, 2, . . . ) are provided.

The communication device 50 has the same configuration as the communication device 30, but is different from that in that a main control section 51 is provided in place of the main control section 36. The main control unit 51 is
In addition to having an overall control section 36a similar to the main control section 36, a communication information storage processing section 36b, a communication information transmission processing section 36c, a notification data setting section 36d, and a transmission notification output section 36e, this embodiment is characterized by , are provided with a reception confirmation input section 51a and a reception confirmation notification section 51b, which are components of a reception confirmation input section and a reception confirmation notification section, respectively.

The reception confirmation input unit 51a outputs reception confirmation request information to the notification destination based on input information inputted at the time of inputting the notification data or inputted and stored in advance in the device, and sends the reception confirmation request information to the notification destination user ( It has a function of requesting a reception confirmation from the recipient (receiver), causing the reception confirmation information to be sent, and inputting the reception confirmation information via the communication line 21.

The reception confirmation notification section 51b calls another device indicated by the input information based on the reception confirmation information inputted by the reception confirmation input section 51a, for example, based on the input information regarding the notification destination inputted at the time of inputting the notification data. It has a function to notify you.

In this second embodiment, for example, from the facsimile machine 41 to the terminal system 23-n (for example, n=1)
When transmitting communication information to the facsimile device 23a,
Telephone 23b is used as a notification destination for sending notifications by data input.
-1 and instructing time-specific transmission, the facsimile device 41 first transmits the data to the communication device 50 as in the first embodiment.
Notification data, communication information, etc. are sent to the communication device 50.
Similar processing is performed and a confirmation notification message is sent to telephone 23b-1. However, in this second embodiment, the communication device 50 from the facsimile device 41
When sending notification data to, the notification data includes, for example, message data or other input data for requesting receipt confirmation from the destination of the transmission confirmation notification, and the destination to notify the reception confirmation from the destination of the transmission confirmation notification. , for example, the telephone 42-i
Telephone number data etc. specifying (i=1) are added in advance.

Then, in the communication device 50, when the transmission notification output unit 36e transmits the confirmation notification message to the telephone set 23b-1, the reception confirmation input unit 51a outputs a message requesting a reception confirmation added to the notification data in advance. Based on the data or other input data, for example, the voice response unit 33 or the like is used to send reception confirmation request information to the notification destination of the transmission notification, thereby requesting the notification destination to send the reception confirmation information. For example, after receiving the confirmation message "This is OO. We have sent you a fax document. Please check it.", the telephone 23b-1 then sends a message saying, "Please check that we have received the fax document." If this is confirmed, please press the OO button (key input).'' message appears. Then, the user who picks up the telephone 23b-1 confirms reception of the communication information (FAX document), and when the reception is confirmed, performs the instructed button operation to send reception confirmation information from the telephone 23b-1. . When the reception confirmation information is input to the communication device 50 via the communication line 21, the reception confirmation notification section 51b
Based on the reception confirmation information, the line handling unit 31 uses the telephone number data of the recipient of the reception confirmation that has been added to the notification data in advance to call the telephone 4 indicated by the telephone number data.
2-1, and when the user (sender) of the telephone 42-1 picks up the telephone in response to the call, the voice response section 33 etc. is used to send a message such as "Confirmation of reception from the other party to whom the fax document was sent". The sender confirms that the other party (receiver) has received the communication information (FAX document).

This second embodiment provides the following advantages.

In addition to the configuration of the first embodiment, this embodiment further includes a reception confirmation input section 51a and a reception confirmation notification section 5.
1b is provided, so that when the communication information is definitely received by the receiver, it sends reception confirmation information indicating receipt confirmation,
A notification based on the receipt confirmation information allows the sender to confirm that the receiver has received the communication information.

Therefore, according to the communication device of this embodiment, compared to the first embodiment, it is possible to further improve the reliability of transmission of communication information between senders and receivers without impairing work efficiency.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, but can be modified in various ways. Examples of such modifications include the following.

(I) The information communication systems in the first and second embodiments described above are merely examples, and various modifications can be made to the configurations, functions, etc.

[0066] For example, the communication devices 30 and 50 are facsimile storage and conversion systems (facsimile mail devices).
Although the present invention has been described as configuring a system for storing and converting text information (and image information, etc.) using a computer, the present invention can also be applied to various e-mail devices including text mail devices, etc. It is.

The present invention can also be applied to terminal devices with communication functions (for example, personal computers, word processors, etc.), facsimile machines, various exchanges, etc. as communication devices. In this case, the notification data storage means, the notification data setting means, the transmission notification output means, or the reception confirmation input means and reception confirmation notification means added depending on the configuration may be, for example, a facsimile machine, a computer with a communication function, a word processor, and provided in the communication device itself such as a switch.

[0068] A communication terminal device connected to the communication device 30, 50, etc., to which communication information is transmitted, for example, to the communication device or to a transmission source side communication device connected to the communication device. , may be of the same kind or may be of different kinds. If it is a different species,
For example, this configuration can be realized by adding an information conversion function or the like inside the device. Further, various types of communication terminal equipment and communication equipment can be considered, such as a word processor with a communication function, a personal computer, and a facsimile machine.

■ The terminal to which the transmission notification is sent is
Not limited to telephones, such as pagers, computers with communication functions, word processors, or special devices that generate output information (voice, electronic sound, blinking [lit] lamp, display display, etc.) by inputting transmission notification information, etc. It is possible to set up various terminal devices, etc., including one or more terminal devices. Further, the output information generated by the terminal is not limited to audio information, etc., and various settings are possible including, for example, an optical signal such as blinking or lighting, and a display (signal) on a display device. Furthermore, even when a telephone terminal is used as the terminal, for example, a telephone terminal with a message display, a telephone terminal with a lamp display, etc. may be set.

(II) The configuration and functional settings of the notification data storage means, notification data setting means, transmission notification output means, reception confirmation input means, and reception confirmation notification means shown in the above embodiments are for convenience of explanation. For this purpose, an example is shown, and various settings and modifications are possible within the scope of the gist of the present invention. Furthermore, in some cases, there may be overlaps in the configuration and functions of each means, and in that case, the configurations and functions of each means are achieved by the same configuration or action.

For example, when a confirmation notification message based on the transmission notification information and a message based on the reception confirmation request information are made into a series of messages, the transmission notification information and the reception confirmation request information may be integrally or partially It is set as a duplicate. Furthermore, the voice response section 33 and the like can also be considered to have the functions of each means.

In the communication devices 30 and 50, the line response sections 31 and 32 may be integrated, or the voice response section 33 may be configured as a single unit.
may be provided as necessary. In addition, the main control unit 36
, 51 may add means and change the configuration according to various function settings.

Furthermore, the notification data storage means, the notification data setting means, and the transmission notification output means allow transmission notification to be sent to multiple destinations when there are multiple destinations of communication information, and configuration settings of the communication device can also be performed. Depending on the situation, the reception confirmation notification means may perform notification processing in the communication device itself, for example, generate an acoustic signal or notify an attached terminal or the like.

Furthermore, various settings and modifications can be made to the content settings, storage method, storage procedure, input/output timing and format of the call code information, transmission notification information, reception confirmation request information, reception confirmation information, etc. be.

[0075]

As described in detail above, according to the first invention, since the communication device is configured by providing the notification data storage means, the notification data setting means, and the transmission notification output means, the communication information The receiver can know that the communication information has been sent, can confirm the reception of the communication information, and can quickly and reliably obtain the communication information at hand without bothering the sender. Therefore, in this first invention, it is possible to improve the efficiency of information transmission work and the reliability between transmission and reception compared to the conventional method.

According to the second invention, in the first invention, since the reception confirmation input means and the reception confirmation notification means are provided, the sender can receive the communication information based on the reception confirmation information from the receiver. and can confirm that they have received it. Therefore, in this second invention, the first invention
The reliability between transmission and reception can be further improved without impairing work efficiency compared to the invention of .

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration block diagram of an information communication system using a communication device showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of an information communication system using a conventional communication device.

FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration block diagram of an information communication system using a communication device showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

21 Communication line 23a Facsimile device 23b-m which is an example of communication terminal equipment Telephones 30 and 50 which are examples of terminal equipment
Communication devices 34, 35 Memory and disk 36d as notification data storage means Notification data setting section 36e which is a component of notification data setting means Transmission notification output section 51a which is a component of transmission notification output means Component of reception confirmation input means A reception confirmation input section 51b which is a reception confirmation notification section which is a component of a reception confirmation notification means.

Claims (2)

[Claims] Claim 1. A communication device that is connected to at least a communication terminal device that records or stores received information via a communication line, and that transmits communication information to and from the communication terminal device, the communication device comprising: notification data storage means for storing call code information and transmission notification information of a specific terminal connected to the terminal and generating output information at least in response to a call; notification data setting means to be stored in a storage means; and at a predetermined timing during or after transmission of the communication information, call the specific terminal based on the call code information stored in the notification data storage means; 1. A communication device comprising: transmission notification output means for outputting notification information to the specific terminal. 2. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein reception confirmation request information is output to the specific terminal device equipped with a transmission function, and the reception confirmation information is caused to be sent from the specific terminal device equipped with the transmission function. , a reception confirmation input means for inputting the reception confirmation information via the communication line, and a reception confirmation notification means for notifying the reception confirmation of the communication information based on the reception confirmation information input by the reception confirmation input means. , communication equipment provided.