JPH04269074A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the convenience by easily transferring reception information in response to the request of the user. CONSTITUTION:Whether or not a transfer lamp 30 is lighted, that is, whether or not a forced transfer mode is selected is judged. When the forced transfer mode is selected, the mode is set to a mode in which a picture memory circuit 22 is active and while reception and output operation is executed, the picture information is stored also to the picture memory circuit 22. Then the post- procedure is implemented and after a CML is turned off, the forced transfer is implemented. Concretely, a destination stored in a transfer destination storage circuit 36 is dialed to turn on the CML. Then the picture memory circuit 22 is set to the data output mode, and a modulator 14 is set to the mode in which the modulator 14 is inputted from the picture memory circuit 22.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile machine capable of transferring image information received from the outside to another.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, relay broadcasting and polling are known as methods for transferring received information to others.

[0003] Relay broadcasting is carried out from a certain facsimile machine.
By transmitting image information with a relay broadcast instruction attached to a facsimile machine having a relay broadcast function, the facsimile machine that receives the image information performs the broadcast transmission on behalf of the facsimile machine. Therefore, if you specify only one broadcast destination,
It is possible to realize a transfer operation in which a received image from one facsimile device is sent to another facsimile device.

[0004] Also, in polling, when image information is received, the image information is stored in a predetermined memory area in advance by a polling reception operation, and the image information is transmitted in response to a polling command.

[0005]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the above-mentioned relay broadcast, the transfer must be performed based on the relay broadcast instruction of the facsimile device that transmits the document first, and cannot perform transfer due to its own settings.

[0006] For this reason, even if the facsimile machine used for normal business is no longer in use, for example at night or during vacation periods, the received information can be transferred to another facsimile machine nearby. is difficult;
There is a risk that you will not be able to receive urgent and important documents immediately.

[0007] In addition, in the above-mentioned polling, it is possible to quickly obtain the necessary information by polling and receiving all information received during the night or during vacation periods, issuing a polling command from a nearby facsimile machine, and having the data transferred. Become.

However, in this case, it is necessary to perform a polling reception operation every time an image is received, which has the disadvantage that the reception operation becomes complicated and increases the burden on the apparatus.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a facsimile device that can easily transfer data according to a user's request.

0010

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention provides a setting means for setting a forced transfer mode for forcibly transferring an image received from the outside to a designated destination in a facsimile machine having an image information transfer function. It is characterized by having.

[0011] The above-mentioned setting means can be added with functions such as manual transfer button operation, time zone designation, and selection based on the sender number of received images.

[0012] With the above-described configuration, it has become possible for a self-employed person to forward facsimile information received at work at night or during a long vacation to his or her home. Therefore, even if important information is received at night or during a long vacation period, the system can respond quickly.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] The facsimile device according to this embodiment is configured so that it is possible to select a forced transfer mode in which a received image is forcibly transferred to a designated destination using settings unique to this device. As a method, the following 3
It has a street. (1) A method in which a transfer lamp is turned on or off by pressing a transfer button, and reception with the transfer lamp on is transferred in the forced transfer mode (hereinafter referred to as the first method). (2) A method of specifying two times and transferring the reception between these times using the forced transfer mode (hereinafter referred to as the second method). (3) Enter the phone number of the other party to transfer, check the TSI (sending terminal identification signal) sent from the other party, and if the last four digits of the phone number match, transfer using the forced transfer mode described above. (Hereinafter referred to as the third method).

In this embodiment, the user can select one of these three methods depending on the initial mode setting.

Next, each component of this facsimile machine will be explained.

[0017] The NCU (network control unit) 2 connects to the terminal of the telephone network in order to use the telephone network for data communication, etc.
It controls connections to telephone exchange networks, switches to data communication paths, and maintains loops. The NCU 2 also controls the signal level (
If the signal line 42a) is "0", the telephone line 2a is connected to the telephone 4 side, and if the signal level is "1", the telephone line 2a is connected to the facsimile machine side. Note that in the normal state, the telephone line 2a is connected to the telephone set 4 side.

The hybrid circuit 6 separates the transmission system signal and the reception system signal, sends the transmission signal from the adder circuit 16 to the telephone line 2a via the NCU 2, and receives the signal from the other party via the NCU 2. , to the V29 demodulator 20 and the V21 demodulator 18 via the signal line 6a.

The V21 modulator 8 is a modulator that performs modulation based on the well-known CCITT recommendation V21, and modulates the procedure signal (signal line 42b) from the control circuit 42 and sends it to the adder circuit 16 through the signal line 8a. It is something to do.

The reading circuit 10 sequentially reads image signals for one line in the main scanning direction from a transmission document and creates a signal string representing binary values of white and black, and is used for imaging with a CCD (charge coupled device) or the like. It consists of an element and an optical system. The white and black binary signal strings are sent to the encoding circuit 12 from the signal line 10a.

The encoding circuit 12 encodes the read data (
MH (Modified Huffman) encoding or MR (Modified Read) encoding) and output to the modulator 14 from the signal line 12a.

The V27ter or V29 modulator 14 modulates the encoded output output from the signal line 12a of the encoding circuit 12 based on the known CCITT recommendations V27ter (differential phase modulation) or V29 (quadrature modulation). This is a modulator that performs This modulator 14 is connected to the control circuit 4
The signal from the signal line 42c of No. 2 is input, and this level is "
If it is "0", the output signal from the encoding circuit 12 (signal line 12a) is input and modulated; on the other hand, if it is "1",
The output signal from the image memory circuit 22 (signal line 22a) is input and modulated. The output modulation data of this modulator 14 is sent to the adder circuit 16 through the signal line 14a.

The adder circuit 16 is a circuit that adds the outputs of the modulators 8 and 14. The output of the adder circuit 16 is sent to the hybrid circuit 6.

The V21 demodulator 18 performs demodulation based on the well-known CCITT recommendation V21. This demodulator 18 inputs the procedure signal from the hybrid circuit 6 through the signal line 6a, performs V21 demodulation, and sends the demodulated data to the control circuit 42 through the signal line 18a.

The V27ter or V29 demodulator 20 performs demodulation based on the well-known CCITT recommendations V27ter or V29. This demodulator 20 is
The modulated image signal from the hybrid circuit 6 is input, demodulated, and the demodulated data is sent to the image memory circuit 22 and the decoding circuit 24 via the signal line 20a.

The image memory circuit 22 stores received data when performing transfer communication in the forced transfer mode. This image memory circuit 22 is connected to the control circuit 4
The level of the memory control signal (signal line 42d) from 2 is “
It does not operate when the level is 0, and the level of the memory control signal is 1.
At this time, demodulated data from the demodulator 20 is stored in the corresponding memory space based on the address signal from the control circuit 42. Also, when the level of the memory control signal is "2",
Based on the address signal from the control circuit 42, the data stored in the corresponding memory space is output to the signal line 22a.
The signal is output to the decoding circuit 24 or the V29 modulator 14.

The decoding circuit 24 is a circuit that decodes demodulated data from the demodulator 20 or the image memory circuit 22 (MH decoding or MR decoding). Decoding circuit 24
When the signal level output from the control circuit 42 to the signal line 42e is "0", the signal from the V29 demodulator 20 is input, and when this signal level is "1", the signal from the image memory circuit is input. Input the signal from 22.

The recording circuit 26 is a circuit that sequentially records the composite white and black signals output from the composite circuit 24 line by line.

The transfer button 28 is pressed when the operator wants to set the forced transfer mode or cancel the forced transfer mode, and outputs a pulse signal to the transfer lamp 30 every time it is pressed.

The transfer lamp 30 is a lamp that indicates the setting state of the forced transfer mode. The transfer lamp 30 is in an off state at the time of initialization, and the lamp portion is repeatedly turned on and off based on a pulse signal from the transfer button 28. Then, a signal of level "1" is sent to the control circuit 42 when the light is turned on, and a signal of level "0" is sent to the control circuit 42 when the light is turned off.

The transfer lamp 30 also has a control circuit 4.
The lamp section is turned off by the extinguishing pulse from 2,
At this time, a signal of level "0" is sent to the control circuit 42.

The time a storage circuit 32 and the time b storage circuit 34 store a mode start time a for automatically setting the forced transfer mode and a mode end time b for automatically canceling this setting.

The control circuit 42 controls these memory circuits 32 and 3.
4, the four-digit times a and b are set by sending a write pulse to these memory circuits 32,
By sending a read pulse to 34, time a
, b are read.

The transfer destination storage circuit 36 stores the telephone number of the destination to which data is to be transferred in forced transfer mode.

The control circuit 42 writes the telephone number of the transfer destination by sending a write pulse to the transfer destination memory circuit 36. In addition, the control circuit 42
reads the telephone number of the transfer destination stored in the transfer destination memory circuit 36 by issuing a read pulse to the transfer destination memory circuit 36 .

The telephone number storage circuit 38 stores the last four digits of the telephone number of the transmitter that forcibly transfers the received information to the designated destination. In this embodiment, 100 telephone numbers from "00" to "99" can be stored.

The control circuit 42 is connected to the telephone number storage circuit 3.
8, a telephone number is written by sending a write pulse. Further, when reading a desired telephone number from this telephone number storage circuit 38, first, information indicating the order of the telephone number is sent, and then a read pulse is generated.

The operation section 40 receives numeric key information, "*" key information, and "#" pressed by the operator.
Various data such as key information and function key information are output to the control circuit 42.

The control circuit 42 performs overall control of this facsimile machine.

Next, the transfer communication operation in the facsimile apparatus having the above configuration will be explained.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the transfer operation based on the first method.

First, the control circuit 42 outputs a signal of signal level "0" to the signal line 42a to turn off the CML (S
52). Then, the image memory circuit 22 is set to a non-operating mode (S54). Further, the decoding circuit 24 is set to a mode for taking in demodulated data from the demodulator 20 (S
56), the modulator 14 is set to a mode for inputting the signal of the decoding circuit 12 (S58). And transfer lamp 3
0 is cleared (S60).

In this state, when the reception operation is selected (S62), after turning on the CML (S66)
, executes the pre-procedure (S68).

[0044] Here, it is determined whether the transfer lamp 30 is lit, that is, whether the forced transfer mode is selected (S70). If the forced transfer mode is selected, the image memory circuit 22 is set to an operating mode (S78), and while performing reception and output operations,
This image information is also stored in the image memory circuit 22 (S8
0).

After that, the post-procedure is performed (S82), and the CML
After turning off (S84), forced transfer is performed.

Specifically, a call is made to the destination stored in the transfer destination storage circuit 36 (S86), and CML is turned on (S88). Then, the image memory circuit 22 is set to a data output mode (S90), and the modulator 14 is set to a mode for receiving input from the image memory circuit 22 (S92).

Then, a pre-procedure (S94), image signal transmission (S96), and post-procedure (S98) are performed to perform transfer communication processing.

Furthermore, if the forced transfer mode is not selected in S70, normal reception is performed (S72).
, After that, a post-procedure is performed (S74), and the CML is turned off (S76).

Furthermore, if a process other than reception is selected in the above S62, the selected process is performed (S64).
).

[0050] In this embodiment, since the judgment as to whether or not the forced transfer mode is selected is made only at the first timing of one communication, the transfer button 28 is pressed after the start of receiving the first image information. Even if pressed, the transition to forced transfer will not occur midway through.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, when one communication is completed, the transfer lamp 30 is always cleared in S60 to set the mode in which forced transfer is not performed. Therefore, forced transfer is effective only for one reception after setting the mode.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a transfer communication operation based on the second method and a time registration operation for transfer. Note that in FIG. 3, parts common to the operations shown in FIG. 2 are given common step numbers and omitted.

First, after S52 to S60, S100 is performed.
This continues, and in this S100, similarly to the above S62, when the receiving operation is selected, the above S66 to S68 are controlled (S102).

Next, the current time is the above time a and the above time b.
In other words, it is determined whether it is the time period for transfer communication (S104). If it is determined that it is the time period for transfer communication, the control from S78 to S98 described above is performed. , performs transfer communication (S108).

Further, if it is determined in S104 that the current time is not between time a and time b, the above step S7
2 to S76, and performs normal reception operation (S106).

Further, if the mode for registering time a is selected in S110, time a is registered (S112), and if the mode for registering time b is selected in S114, time a is registered (S112). Register b (S
116). Further, in S118, other processing is performed similarly to S64 above.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the transfer communication operation based on the third method and the registration operation of the telephone number for transfer communication. Note that in FIG. 4 as well, parts common to the operations shown in FIG. 2 are given common step numbers and omitted.

First, after S52 to S60, S120
This continues, and in this S120, similarly to the above S62, when the reception operation is selected, the above S66 to S68 are controlled (S122).

Next, when a TSI signal is sent from the other party's transmitter (S124), the telephone number storage circuit 38
, and determine whether the last four digits match the last four digits of the registered phone number of the transmitter that performs the forced transfer (S
126).

If they match, transfer communication is performed using the same control as in S78 to S98 above (S128).
), if they do not match, or if the TSI is not received in S124, a normal receiving operation is performed using the same control as in S72 to S76 described above (S130).

Furthermore, in S132, by selecting registration or deletion of the telephone number in the telephone number storage circuit 38, the registration or deletion of the telephone number is performed (
S134). Specifically, it can be performed in the same manner as the registration or deletion operation of speed dialing or one-touch dialing, for example.

Furthermore, in S136, other processing is performed in the same manner as in S64 above.

Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, but can be further modified.

For example, in the process shown in FIG. 2 of the above embodiment, the transfer lamp 30 is cleared for each communication, but such a clearing operation is not performed and the operator presses the transfer button 28 to transfer the data. It may be made to remain valid until the state of the lamp 30 is changed.

Further, in the process shown in FIG. 3 of the above embodiment, forced transfer is performed only between time a and time b, but even if multiple combinations of such times can be registered, good.

[0066] Furthermore, the time at which the transfer mode is set and the time at which the transfer mode is canceled may be registered for each day of the week.

Further, in the process shown in FIG. 4 of the above embodiment, a telephone number is used as an identification means for forcibly transferring a received image, but other information such as a user's abbreviation may be used.

Furthermore, the three processes described above (first to
The third method) may be executed by selecting a mode using an OR or AND condition.

[0069]

Effects of the Invention According to the present invention, it is possible to set a mode in which a received image is forcibly transferred to a designated destination by making a unique setting on the receiver side. However, even if the user is away from the facsimile machine for a long time for some reason, it is possible to easily perform the transfer process from the facsimile machine to a nearby facsimile machine. Therefore, even if important information is received, you can respond quickly, etc.
Improved convenience can be achieved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the above embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing another operation of the above embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing still another operation of the above embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

2...NCU, 4...Telephone, 6...Hybrid circuit, 8, 14...modulator, 10...Reading circuit, 12... Encoding circuit, 16...addition circuit, 18, 20... demodulator, 22...image memory circuit, 24...Decoding circuit, 26...recording circuit, 28...Transfer button, 30...transfer lamp, 32...Time a memory circuit, 34...Time b memory circuit, 36...Transfer destination storage circuit, 38...Telephone number storage circuit, 40...Operation Department, 42...Control circuit.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A facsimile device having an image information transfer function, comprising a setting means for setting a forced transfer mode for forcibly transferring an image received from an external device to a specified destination. . 2. In claim 1, there is provided a transfer lamp that turns on or off when a transfer button is pressed, and when a reception is received while the transfer lamp is on, the received image is transferred in forced transfer mode. A facsimile device characterized in that it has a control means for executing an operation. 3. According to claim 1, a time setting means for setting a time to automatically set the forced transfer mode of the received image and a time to automatically cancel the setting, and a state in which the forced transfer mode is set. 1. A facsimile apparatus comprising: control means for executing an operation in a forced transfer mode of the received image when the received image is received by the facsimile apparatus. 4. According to claim 1, a registration means for registering a telephone number; a detection means for detecting a telephone number of a sender when an image is received; and a telephone number registered in the registration means and the detection means. a facsimile apparatus comprising: control means for transferring the received image in the forced transfer mode when the telephone number detected by the above matches at least a predetermined number of digits;