JPH04236566A - Picture communication equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the function of a picture communication equipment (facsimile equipment) by devising the equipment such that a reception original or the like is recorded on a magnetic tape. CONSTITUTION:A picture data (black/white signal) sent/received through a line is converted into a signal recordable on a magnetic tape by a cassette signal conversion section 7 and the converted signal is recorded on the magnetic tape by a cassette deck 8 and the recorded signal on the magnetic tape as required is reproduced by a reproduction section 9 to obtain the picture data (black/white signal) and the reproduced picture data is subjected to display processing and a picture (such as original) to be sent/received as above is displayed on a display device 11.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

[Field of Industrial Application] This invention relates to an image communication device (facsimile device) that transmits and receives documents, etc. via a line, and more specifically, it is capable of recording received image signals on magnetic tape, expanding its use. The present invention relates to an image communication device that achieves.

0002

[Conventional example] Conventionally, this type of image communication device has been used, for example, as shown in FIG.
It has the configuration shown in . In this figure, the image communication device converts an image signal received via line 1 into a processable signal (image data; for example, a black and white signal), and transmits the image data, which has been encoded in a predetermined manner, via line 1. a signal conversion section 2 that converts the converted image data into a compatible signal; a control section 3 that makes the converted image data printable or encodes image data such as a transmitted original in a predetermined manner; and a printer that processes the received image data for printing out. 4, a reading section 5 that reads the transmitted original and converts it into image data, and an operation section 6 for operating the image communication device.

[0003] A line 1 is connected between the image communication devices.
When transmitting/receiving a manuscript or the like via the scanner, for example, in the case of transmitting a manuscript, after setting the manuscript to be transmitted on the reading section 5, the transmitting operation of the operation section 6 is performed. Then, the image data of the read document is encoded in a predetermined manner by the control section 3, and further, the predetermined encoded image data is converted by the signal conversion section 2 into an image signal that can be transmitted over a line.

On the other hand, the image signal transmitted through the line 1 is converted into image data by a signal converter 2, this image data is printed out by a controller 3, and then the processed image data is used to print out a received document, etc. by a printer unit 4. will be printed out.

[0005]

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the above-mentioned image communication device, the image signal is always printed out when it is received, so if, for example, the recording paper runs out, it is necessary to have the image signal sent again. Furthermore, even advertisements or manuscripts sent to the wrong destination are printed out, resulting in a waste of recording paper.

[0006] This invention was made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to record an image signal on a magnetic tape, and to print out a received original, etc., as necessary. The purpose of this invention is to provide a communication device.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the image communication device (facsimile device) of the present invention converts the received image signal into a predetermined form and converts it into image data when receiving an image signal. After that, a cassette signal converter converts this image data into a signal that can be recorded on a cassette tape, a cassette deck records the signal converted by the cassette signal converter onto a cassette tape, and a cassette deck that records the signals stored on the cassette tape. A playback section that plays back, a control section that obtains image data from the signal played back by the playback means, makes this image data displayable or printable, and displays a received manuscript, etc. using the processed image data. The gist is that the device is equipped with a display device and a printing section for printing out.

[0008]

[Operation] With the above structure, the image signal received via the line is converted into image data by a predetermined conversion, and this image data is converted by the cassette signal converter into a signal recordable on a cassette tape. Therefore, the original document or the like based on the received image signal is not immediately printed out, but is once recorded on a cassette tape by a cassette deck, and then, for example, at the time when reception is finished, the image data recorded on the cassette tape is played back by a playback section. This reproduced image data is subjected to display processing by the control section. As a result, the received originals, etc. are displayed on the display device, so, for example, by not printing out the received originals that are not needed, and by printing out only the required received originals, it is possible to eliminate waste of recording paper. .

[0009]

[Embodiment] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. In addition, in the figure, the same parts as in FIG. 2 are given the same reference numerals, and redundant explanation will be omitted.

[0010] In this figure, this image communication device includes:
Image data converted by the signal converter 2 (for example, black and white signal)
a cassette signal converter 7 that converts the signal into a signal that can be recorded on a magnetic tape (cassette tape); a cassette deck 8 that records the converted signal on the magnetic tape; and a cassette deck 8 that reads the recorded signal from the cassette tape and reproduces it as image data. In addition to the functions of the control unit 3 shown in FIG. 2, there is also a control unit 10 that enables the reproduced image data to be displayed or printed out, and a display that displays the received manuscript etc. using the reproduced image data. A device (liquid crystal display) 11 is provided.

[0011] Then, assuming that a recording operation, that is, an operation of recording a received signal on a cassette tape, is being performed on the operation unit 6, an image signal of a document or the like is received by the image communication device via the line 1. If so, the signal converter 2 converts the received image signal (predetermined encoding) into image data that can be processed later. This image data is converted into a signal recordable on a cassette tape by the cassette signal converter 7, and this converted signal is recorded on the cassette tape by the cassette deck 8.

[0012] Next, when an operation is performed on the operation unit 6 to display the received original recorded on the cassette tape,
The reproduction section 9 reads the signal recorded on the cassette tape and converts it into image data (predetermined encoded image data; black and white signal) based on the received image signal. Then, the converted image data is subjected to predetermined processing and display processing in the control section 10, so that the received original recorded on the cassette tape is displayed on the liquid crystal display 11.

[0013] Here, if the received manuscript, etc. is, for example, an unnecessary advertisement or a document sent to a different destination, the record can be deleted; on the other hand, if it is a necessary manuscript, etc., it can be deleted using the operation section 6. All you have to do is print it out. Then, the reproduced image data is printed out by the control section 10 as in the conventional case, and the received original or the like is printed on the recording paper. In addition, cassette tapes can record for about 120 minutes and can be easily replaced, which eliminates the problem of running out of recording paper and having to resend originals, etc., as in conventional methods. It will be resolved. Incidentally, in the case where a received document or the like is printed on a recording paper as usual without being recorded on a cassette tape, the above-described recording operation may be started when the recording paper runs out.

[0014] Furthermore, a transfer function may be added to the image communication apparatus, so that received image data recorded on a cassette tape can be transferred to another image communication apparatus.

Furthermore, when transmitting image data such as a document read by the reading unit 5, the transmitted image is recorded on a cassette tape, and the recorded image data (the same document read) is transmitted to another image communication device. You may also send it. In this case, predetermined encoded image data before being converted by the signal converter 2 may be input to the cassette signal converter 7.

[0016] As a result, by recording the image data on a cassette tape, reproducing the recorded image data, and performing a transmission operation after transmitting the original, etc., the same original, etc. can be transferred to the desired image communication device. Can be sent. Furthermore, when transmitting a manuscript of the same document to several image communication devices, the operation can be repeated, and the reading unit 5 only needs to be operated once, which extends the life of the reading unit 5. be able to.

[0017]

As described above, the image communication device of the present invention includes a cassette signal converter that converts predetermined encoded image data into a signal that can be recorded on a magnetic tape, and a cassette signal converter that converts the converted signal into a signal that can be recorded on a magnetic tape. A cassette deck that records on tape, a playback unit that plays back the signal (predetermined encoded image data) recorded on the magnetic tape, a control unit that displays and processes this playback image data, and a control unit that uses the processed image data. Since it is equipped with a display section that displays received documents, etc., there is no need to send documents again due to no recording paper, as was the case in the past. Since only the received original can be printed out on recording paper, there is an effect that there is no wastage of recording paper.

Furthermore, by making it possible to record predetermined encoded image data on a magnetic tape, it is possible to transfer it to another location after receiving it, and for example, not only received manuscripts but also transmitted manuscripts can be recorded. For example, when sending the same document to several locations, it is possible to send the original recorded on magnetic tape without having to read the original at the reading unit each time, thereby expanding the use of image communication devices. I can do it.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an image communication device showing an embodiment of the present invention.

[Fig. 2] Schematic block diagram of a conventional image communication device

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Line 2 Signal conversion section 3 Control section 4 Printer section 5 Reading section 6 Operation section 7 Cassette signal converter 8. Cassette deck 9 Playback section 10 Control section

Claims (2)

[Claims] Claim 1: When transmitting an image of a manuscript, etc., the manuscript, etc. is read, the data of the manuscript, etc. is encoded in a predetermined manner into an image signal that can be transmitted, and the image signal is transmitted via a line, and the image of the manuscript, etc. In an image communication device that converts the received image signal in a predetermined manner into image data when receiving the image signal, and prints out the image data using the image data, when receiving the image signal, the image data converted in the predetermined manner can be recorded on a magnetic tape. a cassette signal converting means for converting the signal into a magnetic tape; a cassette storage control means for recording the signal converted by the cassette signal converting means on a magnetic tape; a reproducing means for reproducing the signal stored on the magnetic tape; A control means for obtaining image data from the reproduced signal and making the image data displayable or printable, a display means for displaying the received original, etc. using the processed image data, and a printing means for printing out the image data. An image communication device characterized by: 2. The present invention further comprises a control means for recording image data of the transmitted document, etc. on the magnetic tape when transmitting the document, etc., and for making it possible to retransmit the image data recorded on the magnetic tape. Image communication device.