JPH04301958A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simplify the continuous input operations of complicated input keys for executing a large number of functions at the facsimile equipment. CONSTITUTION:A control panel 1 is provided while arranging plural key input parts to input operation procedure data for executing the required function, registration data and execution data, a storing means 6 is provided to register the operation process data based on the registration data, and a control means 5 is provided to identify input data for setting operation procedure to register the data on the relevant address of the storing means, to read the operation procedure data stored at the relevant address of the storing means 6 and to execute the corresponding function.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile machine, and more particularly, it is capable of registering operating procedures for required functions and automatically executing the functions based on the registered operating procedures. This relates to a facsimile machine.

0002

[Prior Art] Conventionally, this type of facsimile machine (
A fax machine (hereinafter referred to as a fax machine) generally has many built-in functions, and in order to select and activate each of these functions, the user must use the attached key input device. On the other hand, due to constraints such as the external shape and design of the device, the data required to execute the selected function is entered while checking the display device. Since the number of keys cannot be increased that much, many consecutive key operations are required to realize many functions with a small number of input keys.

0003

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] However, in recent years, FAX machines have become more multi-functional.
Devices themselves are required to be more compact, and under these circumstances, several input keys must always be operated in succession, even for relatively frequently used functions. However, in addition to being time-consuming, the operation was complicated, and the user had to refer to a manual to use it properly.

The present invention was made to solve these conventional problems, and its purpose is to:
It is an object of the present invention to provide a facsimile device of this kind that can simplify the complicated continuous input operation of input keys to execute a large number of functions.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, a facsimile device according to the present invention includes operation procedure data for executing required functions, registration data thereof,
and an operation panel on which a plurality of key input sections for inputting execution data are arranged, a storage means for registering the operation procedure data based on registered data, and an operation panel for setting the operation procedure by key operations on the key input section. Identifying input data and registering it at a corresponding address in the storage means, and identifying input data for executing a function by key operation on the key input unit, and storing the input data at the corresponding address in the storage means. The apparatus is configured to include at least a control means for reading procedure data and executing a corresponding function.

[0006]

[Operation] Therefore, according to the device of the present invention, by inputting the operation procedure data for executing the required function and its registration data through the plurality of key input units, the control means can set the operation procedure. After identifying the input data, it can be registered at the corresponding address of the storage means,
Similarly, by inputting execution data corresponding to a required function using a plurality of key input units, the control means identifies the execution data and reads out the operation procedure data stored at the corresponding address of the storage means. It can be executed by

[0007]

[Embodiment] An embodiment of a key input device in a FAX machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 to 4.
This will be explained in detail with reference to .

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of a key input device and related devices to which an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

In the arrangement of the operation panel as a key input device and the configuration of related devices shown in FIG. 1, the following operation key sections are arranged on the operation panel 1. That is, (a) each numeric key from "0" operation key 2a to "9" operation key 2j, "*" operation key 2
a numeric keypad section 2 consisting of symbol keys x, "#" operation key 2y, and for inputting these numbers and symbols, and (b) "
Function” operation key 3a, “Set” operation key 3
(b) a parameter key section 3 consisting of parameter keys such as "▽" operation key 3c, and for inputting each of these parameters; and (c) "sequential memo" operation key 4a.
, "Sequential start" operation key 4b and other operation procedure keys.
The operation procedure for inputting "End" is shown in the memory key section 4, respectively. Here, in the following explanation, in order to avoid complication of description regarding the display of each of these operation keys, for example, in the case of the above-mentioned "0" operation key 2a, etc., it will be simply referred to as "0" 2a.
, and the display of "operation keys" etc. will be omitted as much as possible.

In the case of the configuration of this embodiment, the signals inputted from each of the operation keys are sent to the CPU 5 which controls the device.
The data is recognized and displayed on the display device 7 and stored in the memory 6, and the stored data can be read from the memory 6 at any time.

Next, the operation of the apparatus of this embodiment having the above configuration will be described based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, while comparing it with the operation of the conventional apparatus.

[0012] For example, when performing "time specified communication",
In the conventional device, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. (The same applies hereinafter) is used to input the following keys, and the input data is stored and set in the memory 6 through the CPU 5.

In this conventional device, after pressing down the "Function" 3a of the parameter key section 3, first,
“5” corresponding to the “time specified communication” command on the numeric keypad section 2
Press down 2f to enter the "time specified communication" mode in this case, then press down "▽" 3c corresponding to the "input start" command of the parameter key section 3 to enter the "time specified communication" mode. ” data entry begins.

Next, each operation key 2a~ of the numeric keypad section 2 is pressed.
By selectively pressing down on 2j in sequence, you can select, for example, "0, 5, 2, 8, 2,
4, 2, 8, 6, 4", and press "End input" for the destination phone number in parameter key section 3, then "Start input" for the next one.
After depressing "▽" 3c corresponding to the command, the user selects and sequentially depresses each of the operation keys 2a to 2j of the numeric keypad section 2 again to set the "specified time", for example, "0". ,1,0,8,0,0,'', 1
Specify 8:00 a.m. a day later (tomorrow), and finally press the "set" button 3b of the parameter key section 3 to complete the setting.

[0015] Therefore, in the "time specified communication" using this conventional device, the FAX machine is activated at the set date and time, and FAX communication can be started to the destination at the specified telephone number. Even if the frequency of the fax communication is relatively high, the destination telephone number and communication start date and time must be set by performing the complicated key entry described above each time the fax communication occurs. This method is necessary, is extremely troublesome, and has the disadvantage of being prone to setting errors.

[0016] In the device of this embodiment, when performing "time-specified communication" in the same way as described above, the FA is relatively low.
When the same destination is used for frequent FAX communications, the operating procedure is registered in advance using the key input shown in the flowchart of FIG. Make sure to enter the keys shown in .

[0017] Here, the key input for registering the operation procedure in the "time specified communication" in the device of this embodiment is the same as in the case of the conventional device, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. At the beginning and end of the key input, an input is made to indicate that the key input is for registering an operating procedure.

That is, in the case of the device of this embodiment, first, the "sequential memo" 4a of the operation procedure memory key section 4 is pressed down, and this operation is for registering the operation procedure. key in that it is a
After the pressing operation of 3a, the mode is entered by pressing "5" 2f, and data input for "time designated communication" is started by pressing "▽" 3c.

Next, by selectively pressing down each of the operation keys 2a to 2j in sequence, "0", which is the "destination telephone number", is selected.
, 5, 2, 8, 2, 4, 2, 8, 6, 4" and once press "▽" 3c, then selectively press each operation key 2a to 2j in sequence. Enter the "specified time""0, 1, 0, 8, 0, 0," by lowering the button and press 1.
Specify 8:00 a.m. the next day (tomorrow), and then register the operating procedure by pressing "Set" 3b.

Finally, after pressing down the "sequential memo" 4a of the operation procedure memory key section 4 again, press the "registration number", here the storage address of the memory 6 where the operation procedure is stored. As the "storage number", for example, "1" 2b of the numeric keypad section 2 is pressed down to complete the operation procedure.

Therefore, in the device of this embodiment, if a request for "time specified communication" is received after the operation procedure is registered, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. Press down the "sequential start" 4b of the procedure memory key section 4 to input that it is a "time specified communication" based on the "registered operating procedure", and also confirm that the "registered operating procedure" is , memory 6
By sequentially pressing "1" 2b on the numeric keypad 2, which means that it is registered in the corresponding "storage number", and then "set" 3b on the parameter key section 3, the CPU 5 Based on the command, the operation procedure for "time specified communication" can be easily and automatically executed.

[0022] In the above embodiment, the "time-designated communication" function provided to a FAX machine has been described as being applicable, but it goes without saying that the present invention can be similarly applied to other functions.

[0023]

[Effects of the invention] As described above in detail through the examples,
According to the FAX device of the present invention, by inputting operation procedure data for executing a required function and its registration data through the plurality of key input units, the input data for setting the operation procedure is transmitted to the control means. , and can register the operating procedure data at the corresponding address of the storage means according to the registered data, and similarly,
By inputting execution data corresponding to a required function using a plurality of key input units, the control means identifies this execution data and, based on the execution data, reads the operating procedure data stored at the corresponding address of the storage means. Read it out,
This can be executed automatically, and has the excellent feature of easily simplifying the conventional continuous operation of input keys.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of a key input device and related devices to which an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a process when a conventional device executes a "time specified communication" function.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the process of executing the "operation procedure registration" function for "time specified communication" by the apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a process when a device according to an embodiment of the present invention executes a "time specified communication" function based on a "registered operating procedure."

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Operation panel 2 Numeric keypad section 2a to 2j Numeric keys "0" to "9" on the numeric keypad section 2x, 2y Symbol keys "*" and "#" on the numeric keypad section 3 Parameter key section 3a "" on the parameter key section "Function" operation key 3b "Set" operation key 3c of parameter key section
"▽" operation key 4 in the parameter key section Operation procedure memory key section 4a "Sequential memo" operation key 4b in the operation procedure memory key section "Sequential start" operation key 5 in the operation procedure memory key section CPU 6 Memory 7 Display device

Claims (1)

[Claims] [Claim 1] An operation panel on which a plurality of key input units for inputting operation procedure data for executing a required function, its registration data, and execution data are arranged;
A storage means for registering the operation procedure data based on registered data, and input data for setting the operation procedure by key operations on the key input unit are identified and registered at a corresponding address of the storage means, and the At least a control means for identifying input data for executing a function by key operation on a key input unit, reading operation procedure data stored at a corresponding address of the storage means, and executing the corresponding function. A facsimile device featuring: