JPH04288769A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To automatically execute transmission only by setting an original to be next transmitted while overlapping it onto a set transmitting original even during facsimile transmission and inputting the facsimile number of a transmitting destination and the number of originals. CONSTITUTION:This equipment is provided with a transmitting destination memory 11 to pre-register the transmitting destination FAX number of the original to be transmitted and the number of originals, a pre-registration processing part 12 to pre-register the transmitting destination FAX number and the number of originals on this transmitting destination memory 11, a counter 13 to sucessively count the number of transmitted originals, and a signal processing part 10 to successively originate calls to the transmitting destinations pre-registered on the transmitting destination memory 11 independently of the processing operation of the pre-registration processing part 12 and to successively transmit the registered number of originals corresponding to the transmitting destination numbers in the transmitting destination memory 11 while referring to the count value of the counter 13.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

[Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to an improvement in a facsimile machine, and more specifically, even during facsimile transmission, if the document to be sent next is set on top of the document being sent, It relates to a device characterized by automatic transmission.

0002

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Recently, facsimile machines that transmit and receive image information via telephone lines have been developed and used. , set the originals to be sent one on top of the other in the original insertion slot 101 of the facsimile machine 100, operate the numeric keypad 102 (or one-touch keys or shortcut keys) to input the telephone number of the destination, and then operate the start key 103. Then, a call is made, and when the called party receives the call, the originals placed at the bottom are sucked in, read, and sent in order, so even if multiple sheets of originals are to be sent, simply set them one on top of the other. It is very convenient because it is sent one by one.

However, such a facsimile machine 1
With 00, once transmission starts, all set originals are sent, so during facsimile transmission,
Not only does the next sender have to be on standby, but even if the same sender sends documents one page at a time to multiple destinations, it is difficult to send documents to one destination. After completing the process, the user had to repeat the process of setting the original to be sent to the next destination and making a call, which was time-consuming and required constant operation of each facsimile machine, making it inconvenient to use. .

[0004] In order to improve such poor operability, facsimile machines that are capable of memory transmission have been developed, and unlike conventional facsimile machines,
The processing operation of reading the fax number of the destination and the original to be sent and storing them in the internal memory in sequence, and the processing operation of transmitting the data stored in the internal memory are performed independently, resulting in faster processing speed. This improves usability by eliminating the need to wait for the reading process of the sent document due to slow transmission, but such facsimile machines require expensive internal memory, making it difficult to reduce costs. I couldn't figure it out.

[0005]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In the present invention proposed in view of the above circumstances, even during facsimile transmission, the next document to be sent can be placed on top of the set document to be transmitted. To provide a facsimile device that achieves cost savings and improves usability by automatically sending facsimile by simply setting the fax number of the destination and the number of originals in a stack. The purpose is

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention proposed to achieve the above object includes a destination memory for pre-registering the destination fax number and number of documents to be transmitted, and A pre-registration processing unit that pre-registers the destination fax number and the number of originals, a counter that sequentially counts the number of sent originals, and a pre-registered unit that sequentially calls the destinations pre-registered in the destination memory. and a signal processing unit that sequentially transmits the number of originals registered in the destination memory corresponding to the destination fax number while referring to the count value of the counter each time a call is received. ing.

[0007]

[Operation] In the present invention, when the fax number and number of original sheets of the destination of a document to be sent are entered by key, the pre-registration processing unit sequentially pre-registers the input fax number and number of original sheets in the destination memory. register. On the other hand, independently of the processing operation of the pre-registration processing section, the signal processing section sequentially reads out the fax numbers pre-registered in the destination memory and makes a call. The counter counts the number of originals to be sent and sequentially reads the set originals and sends them to each pre-registered destination. Repeat until the number of sheets is reached. Therefore, even if the signal processing unit is sending a facsimile, if the pre-registration processing unit pre-registers the fax number and number of originals in the destination memory, the current facsimile transmission will be completed. After that, a call is automatically made to the pre-registered destination, and the registered number of originals are sequentially transmitted.

[0008]

Embodiments Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of a facsimile machine 1 according to the present invention.
Reference numeral 10 denotes a signal processing section that performs signal processing of each section; 11 a destination memory that stores the destination fax number and number of originals for the original to be sent; and 12 a destination fax number input using the key operation section described later. 13 is a counter that counts a count signal output from an image reading section, which will be described later. 14 has various operation keys (not shown). This is a key operation section. Further, 15 is a line control unit that switches and connects the telephone line L, 16 is a modem that transmits and receives modulated image data, etc. via the telephone line L, and 17 is a unit that receives a fax number and sends out a corresponding dial signal. 18 is a display section for making various displays; 19 is a system memory having a ROM 19a and a RAM 19b; 20 is an image reading section for reading image information of a transmission document and converting it into image data; Reference numeral 21 denotes a printout unit that prints out the image data received and demodulated by the modem 16 on reception recording paper (not shown), and 22 stamps a "done" mark to indicate that the document has been sent or a "not yet" mark to indicate that it has not been sent. This is the stamp mechanism section.

[0009] The pre-registration processing section 12 performs processing operations independent of the signal processing section 10, and even when the signal processing section 10 is executing transmission processing etc., the ROM 19a of the system memory 19 is A pre-registration processing program stored in the fax machine is executed to cause the destination memory 11 to store the fax number and the number of documents to be sent using the ten keys (not shown) of the key operation unit. The image reading unit 20 sends a count signal to the counter 13 each time it reads and ejects a transmission original, or simply sucks it up and discharges it as is, and also optically determines whether or not a transmission original is set and removes the original. The set signal is transmitted to the preregistration processing section 12 side. Also, counter 1
3 increments the received count value and resets it to 0 upon receiving a reset signal from the signal processing section 10.

Next, the operation of the facsimile machine 1 of the present invention having such a configuration will be explained with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. ■In the initial state, destination memory 1
1 has no data stored therein, and the document set signal is not transmitted from the image reading section 20 to the pre-registration processing section 12 until the transmission document is set in the image reading section 20.
The pre-registration processing unit 12 causes the display unit 18 to display a prompt to set the original (steps 100, 101, 1 in FIG. 2).
06). (2) When a transmission document is set, the prefix signal processing section 12 displays on the display section 18 a message prompting the user to input the fax number of the destination of the set document. In response to this display, if you operate the numeric keys (not shown) of the key operation unit 14 to input the destination fax number and then operate the return key (not shown), the input fax number will be transferred to the pre-registration processing unit. 12 to the destination memory 11 and stored therein (see steps 101 to 103 in FIG. 2). (2) The pre-registration processing unit 12 subsequently displays on the display unit 18 a prompt for inputting the number of original sheets. In response to this display, if you operate the numeric keys on the key operation unit 14 to input the number of originals to be sent and then operate the return key, the data on the input number of originals will be transferred from the pre-registration processing unit 12 to the destination memory 11.
This completes the pre-registration of the first destination (see steps 104 and 105 in FIG. 2). ■The pre-registration processing unit 12 calculates the remaining capacity of the destination memory 11, and if there is remaining capacity, returns to the process of (■) above and enters the pre-registration process for the second destination (Fig. 2 steps 100 and 107). In this case, since the first transmission original has already been set in the image reading unit 20, a display prompting to set the original is not displayed, but if the second transmission original is superimposed on the first transmission original. set.

[0011] In this way, the destinations can be pre-registered in order by simply setting the documents to be sent one on top of the other in the image reading section and inputting the fax number of the destination and the number of documents for each document to be sent. When the remaining storage capacity of the destination memory 11 runs out, the pre-registration processing unit 12 displays on the display unit 18 a display prohibiting pre-registration.

On the other hand, if the transmission switch is operated during pre-registration, the signal processing section 10 starts the transmission processing described below, independent of the processing of the pre-registration processing section 12. ■In the signal processing section 10, the key operation section 14
The processing operation is on standby until a transmission switch (not shown) is operated (see step 200 in FIG. 3). ■When the transmission switch is operated, the signal processing unit 10 refers to the destination memory 11, and if pre-registration data is stored, outputs a reset signal to the counter 13 to set the count value to 0. The first fax number and document number data n stored in the destination memory 11 are read out and temporarily stored in the RAM 19b, and then the read data in the destination memory 11 is erased (step 200 in FIG. 3). -203). ■The signal processing unit 10 transmits a control signal to the line control unit 15 to connect the telephone line L, and
The fax number stored in the AM 19b is transmitted to the automatic dialing means 17, and the automatic dialing means 17 sends a dial signal corresponding to the fax number to the telephone line L to make a call (see steps 204 and 205 in FIG. 3). ■When the called party receives the call, the signal processing unit 10 performs handshaking to mutually transmit data necessary for facsimile transmission with the called party according to the communication processing program stored in the ROM 19a. (See steps 206 and 207 in FIG. 3). ■Transmit a read command signal from the signal processing unit 10 to the image reading unit 20, and the image reading unit 20
Now, read the image information for one document to be sent and send it to modem 1.
6 to the telephone line L side, and when the transmission is completed, a count signal is transmitted to the counter 13 to increment the count value (see steps 208 and 209 in FIG. 3).
. ■The signal processing unit 10 refers to the count value of the counter 13, and when the count value is 1, the stamp mechanism unit 2
2 and stamps a "Completed" mark on the document to be ejected after transmission has been completed.If the count value is not 1, the "Complete" mark is not stamped and the document that has been transmitted is stamped. (Figure 3 Step 2)
10,213). (2) The signal processing unit 10 refers to the count value of the counter 13, and when the count value does not reach the number n of transmitted originals, the process returns to the above-mentioned (2), but when the count value reaches the number n of transmitted originals, After cutting off the line, return to the processing operation in (2) above and execute the transmission process to the next destination (steps 211 and 21 in Figure 3).
2,208). On the other hand, in the processing operation of ■ above,
If the called party does not receive the call even after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the call, the signal processing unit 10 cuts off the line and transmits a command signal to the image reading unit 20 to start ejecting the document. , the counter 13 counts the number of ejected originals, and when the number of ejected originals reaches n, the above
In this case, the stamping mechanism section 22 stamps an "unfinished" mark on the first document to be sent (step 21 in FIG. 3).
4-219, 201).

As described above, according to the facsimile apparatus of the present invention, the facsimile number of the destination and the number of originals can be set in advance even during facsimile transmission with a simple configuration that does not use expensive parts such as internal memory. Just by pre-registering the facsimile, once the ongoing facsimile transmission is completed, facsimile transmission will automatically start sequentially to the pre-registered destinations.

[0014] In the above explanation, the "completed" mark is stamped on the first page of the transmitted document, but it is also possible to stamp the "completed" mark on all transmitted manuscripts,
It is also possible to have a configuration in which all documents are not stamped, and similarly, for documents that are ejected as unsent because there is no response from the called party, a "not yet" mark is stamped on the first page. It is also possible to stamp all documents to be sent with a "not" mark or to not stamp all documents.

[0015]

Effects of the Invention According to the facsimile apparatus of the present invention, even during facsimile transmission, the next original to be sent is set on top of the original being sent, and the fax number of the destination and the number of originals are set. Just by pre-registering the facsimile, when the current facsimile transmission ends, the transmission operation to the pre-registered destination will automatically start, so there is no need to wait until the transmission is finished, making it easier to use. In addition, the cost can be significantly reduced compared to a configuration in which an expensive memory is built in and memory transmission is performed.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block configuration example diagram of a facsimile apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a pre-registration processing operation of the facsimile machine shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a transmission processing operation of the facsimile machine shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a transmission procedure of a conventional facsimile device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Facsimile machine 10 Signal processing section 11 Destination memory 12 Prefix registration processing unit 13 Counter

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A destination memory for pre-registering a destination fax number and the number of original sheets of a document to be transmitted, and a pre-registration processing unit for pre-registering the destination fax number and the number of document sheets in the memory. , a counter that sequentially counts the number of transmitted originals and a destination pre-registered in the destination memory are sequentially called. A facsimile device comprising a signal processing unit that sequentially transmits a number of documents registered in a destination memory in correspondence with a destination fax number.