JPH04288767A - Transmitting operation setting system for facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To continuously execute required operations and to quickly set a facsimile by continuously inputting phone numbers and command character strings from a character input means. CONSTITUTION:When transmitting images, an operator sets a transmitting original to a scanner 1 and successively inputs the destination phone number and the various command character strings showing a desired operation mode from a keyboard 7. A symbol * is added to the head of the command character string. When a start key is pushed down, it is discriminated whether the symbol *is inputted after the figure string of the phone number or not. Then, command characters starting from the symbol * are successively read and according to those characters, the facsimile equipment is set to the desired operation mode. Next, a call is originated to the inputted destination phone number. Thus, since the phone number and the command character string are continuously inputted from the keyboard 7 and the various kinds of setting are simultaneously executed, the operator can speedily set the facsimile equipment to the desired state.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for setting the transmission operation of a facsimile machine.

0002

[Prior Art] When transmitting an image using a facsimile machine,
The operator sets the document density, linear density, and transmission destination for the device. Furthermore, if the facsimile device is equipped with communication functions such as memory transmission and error correction modes, these communication modes are further set as necessary.

[0003] Generally, the following two setting methods are used.
Two methods are well known.

One is that separate operation keys are provided for various settings, such as inputting a destination telephone number, setting document density, setting memory transmission, etc., and the operator selects and operates these keys. This is a method to do so.

[0005] With this method, even an operator who is not accustomed to operations can reliably perform setting operations while looking at the operation panel. However, since an experienced operator must select and operate various keys scattered on the operation panel, it is difficult to quickly make desired settings.

Another setting method is provided with a mode switching key and a few setting keys for setting the operation mode, and the operator uses the mode switching key to switch to a predetermined setting mode, and then presses the setting key to select the desired setting mode. This is used to set the operating mode.

[0007] Although this method has the advantage of requiring fewer operation keys, on the other hand it requires several steps of operating procedures to set one operating mode. Can not.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION As described above, there has been a problem in the past in that an operator cannot quickly set a facsimile machine to a desired state when making a call.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and to provide a method for setting the transmission operation of a facsimile machine, which allows an operator to quickly set a desired state at the time of transmission.

0010

[Means for Solving the Problem] To this end, the present invention includes a character input means for inputting various numbers and characters arbitrarily,
A telephone number is input from the character input means to set a destination, and various operation modes are set by inputting various command character strings following input of the telephone number. It is something.

[0011]

[Function] Since the necessary setting operations can be performed successively using one character input means, the facsimile machine can be quickly set to the desired state when making a call.

0012

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a facsimile machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, a scanner 1 is used to read original images, and a plotter 2 is used to record and output received images. The encoding/decoding unit 3 data-compresses image information to be transmitted using various encoding methods, and decodes received image information to restore the original image information. The image memory 4 stores image information to be transmitted or received image information as necessary.

The modem 5 transmits and receives image information and various procedure signals for transmission control. The network control device 6 is
A telephone line is connected to it, and predetermined line control is performed when making and receiving calls. The keyboard 7 is provided with input keys for various characters such as alphanumeric characters and symbols, and an operation key for starting a call operation, and is used by an operator to perform various input operations.

The display 8 displays input character information, the operating status of the facsimile machine, and the like. The system control unit 9 is a microcomputer that monitors and controls each of the above units to execute predetermined communication operations. The system bus 10 is a signal line through which the above-mentioned units exchange various control signals and data between each other.

With the above configuration, the facsimile apparatus of this embodiment has the function of transmitting images in each operation mode as shown in FIG. 2(a). In other words, the "linear density" in the same figure is
This is the resolution when reading a manuscript, and there are four types: "Fine,""Standard,""Semi-SuperFine," and "Super Fine.""ECM" means CCIT
This is the G3 facsimile error correction mode of the T recommendation. "Memory transmission" is a transmission method in which image information of a document is temporarily stored in the image memory 4 and then transmitted. "Data transmission speed" is the data transmission speed at which the modem 5 transmits image information, and is "1200 bps" to "9600 bps".
There are five types.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3(b), command character strings indicating each of the above-mentioned operation modes are defined. In other words, "Fine" in "Line Density" is "DT", "Standard" is "DA", and "Semi-Super Fine" is "D".
"B" and "Super Fine" are each defined as the character string "DS". Further, "ECM" is defined as "E", and "memory transmission" is defined as "M". Furthermore, the "data transmission speed" ranges from "1200 bps" to "960 bps".
The five types up to "0bps" are sequentially "S1", "S2", "S
The character strings ``4'', ``S7'', and ``S9'' are defined, respectively.

When transmitting an image, the operator places a document to be transmitted on the scanner 1 and sequentially inputs the destination telephone number and various command character strings indicating the desired operation mode from the keyboard 7. At this time, input the command string with a constant symbol "*" added to the beginning.

[0019] Now, for example, if the destination phone number is "03-3"
572-4135", the operation mode is "Fine",
It is assumed that the image is transmitted under the conditions of "memory transmission", "error correction mode", and "9600 bps". In this case, as shown in Figure 3, "03357241
35*DT*M*E*S9" and then press the start key. In this case, "*DT", "*M", "*E" and "*S9" indicating each operation mode are used.
” can be entered in any order.

[0020] For example, when executing normal communication rather than communication in ``memory transmission'' or ``error correction mode'', do not input the characters ``*M'' or ``*E''.

On the other hand, this facsimile machine has the following information in advance:
For example, as shown in Figure 4, in "Normal Transmission", "Line Density" is "Standard", and "Data Transmission Speed" is "480".
0bps" is stored as the default state. If this setting is acceptable, enter only the destination telephone number and press the start key.

When the facsimile machine is turned on and starts operating, it monitors input operations as shown in FIG.
(Proceed to judgment 101 from N in 02). Then, when characters are input as described above (Y in judgment 101), each character input is displayed (103).

[0023] Then, when the start key is pressed (Y in judgment 102), the symbol "*" is added after the number string that is the telephone number.
” has been input (decision 104). Here, if the symbol "*" is input (determination 104
Y), one or two character command strings starting with the symbol "*" are read in sequence (process 105). Next, the facsimile machine is set to a predetermined operation mode according to the read command string (process 106).

On the other hand, if the symbol "*" is not input (N in judgment 104), the operation mode is set to the stored default state (process 107).

Next, make a call to the input destination phone number (
Step 108), when the other party responds, initiates a known transmission control procedure. At this time, it is determined whether the other party can receive images in the operation mode set above (determination 10).
9). Here, if the other party is capable of receiving images in that operating mode (determination 109: Y), image transmission is executed in that operating mode (processing 110). Furthermore, if the other party cannot receive the image (determination 109, N), the communication operation is stopped (determination 109, N).

As described above, this embodiment is equipped with a keyboard 7 for inputting various numbers and characters arbitrarily, and various settings can be made by inputting a telephone number and various command character strings sequentially from the keyboard 7. I try to do this. This allows the operator to quickly set the facsimile machine to the desired state when making a call.

Furthermore, since the input numbers and characters are displayed character by character, the operator can perform the input operation without making any mistakes while checking the input. Also, various command strings have a certain symbol "
*" is added, it becomes easier for the facsimile machine to perform a determination process for determining command character strings indicating various operation modes from input character strings.

Incidentally, in the above-described embodiment, the symbol "*" is added to the beginning of the command character string indicating each operation mode, but it goes without saying that other symbols may be used.

Alternatively, each command character string may be inputted without adding such a symbol, as shown in FIG. 6.

In this case, after the start key is pressed, the facsimile machine determines whether an alphabetic character string is input after the numeric string, as shown in FIG. 7 (determination 111).

[0031] Here, if an alphabetic character string is input (Y in decision 111), the character string is sequentially read one character at a time. At this time, when the letter "M" or "E" is read, it is temporarily memorized one by one, and then the letter "D" or "S" is read.
When read, two characters are temporarily stored together with the next character (process 112). Since each of the stored character strings indicates various command character strings, the operation mode is set according to these command character strings (process 106), as in the previous embodiment. Furthermore, if no alphabetic character string has been input (N in judgment 111), the default state is set (process 107).

Thereafter, a transmission operation is performed in the same manner as in the previous embodiment.

[0033] In this way, the number of key operations is reduced by continuously inputting a command string without using certain symbols. This allows the operator to make desired settings even more quickly.

In each of the embodiments described above, the linear density, data transmission speed, and whether to communicate in memory transmission or error correction mode are set as the operation mode, but in addition to these, for example, It goes without saying that arbitrary settings can be made, such as setting the document density and setting how many bits of data error should occur before executing retransmission processing when communicating in error correction mode.

Although the keyboard 7 was assumed to be a general-purpose one that inputs one character with one key operation, it is also possible to input multiple characters with one key operation, or to input one character by pressing multiple keys at the same time. You may also input the following.

Furthermore, instead of inputting the destination telephone number and command string using the keyboard, other input devices such as a tablet for inputting various characters with a pen touch may be used.

[0037]

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, a character input means for arbitrarily inputting various numbers and characters is provided, and a telephone number and various command character strings are inputted successively from the character input means. This allows various settings to be made, allowing the operator to quickly set the facsimile machine to the desired state when making a call.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between various operation modes and command character strings.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of information input from a keyboard.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing default states of operation modes stored in advance.

FIG. 5 is an operational flowchart of call processing.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing input information from a keyboard in another embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an operation flowchart showing another embodiment of call processing.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Scanner 2 Plotter 3 Encoding/decoding section 4 Image memory 5 Modem 6 Network control device 7 Keyboard 8. Display 9 System control section

Claims (5)

[Claims] [Claim 1] A dialing operation setting method for a facsimile machine that sets a dialing destination and various operation modes at the time of dialing, comprising a character input means for inputting various numbers and characters arbitrarily, and a telephone number inputted from the character input means. It is characterized by comprising a destination setting means for setting a calling destination by inputting the telephone number, and an operation mode setting means for setting various operation modes by inputting various command character strings after inputting the telephone number. A method for setting outgoing calls on a facsimile machine. 2. The calling operation setting method for a facsimile machine according to claim 1, further comprising display means for displaying the input telephone number and various command character strings. [Claim 3] The first one in the various command strings mentioned above.
2. The transmission operation setting method for a facsimile machine according to claim 1, wherein the characters are fixed characters. 4. The calling operation setting method for a facsimile machine according to claim 1, wherein said character input means uses a keyboard in which one character is assigned to one key. Claim 5: Claim 1, wherein each of the various command character strings is composed of different characters.
Outgoing operation setting method for the facsimile machine described.