JPH0456454A - Cordless facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the operability by providing a facsimile control section making transmission and reception of picture information to a slave set of a cordless telephone set. CONSTITUTION:In the case of making facsimile (FAX) transmission, at first a FAX transmission command key of an operation means 10 is operated and then a main control means 17 of a FAX control section B gives a command to a control means 27. Based on the command, the means 27 sends an ID code to a master set A together with a FAX request signal. When the equipment is connected to a public line, the control means 27 sends a dial signal via the means 17. When an answerback signal is in existence, the means 17 receiving the signal drives an original read means 11 which modulates a read signal by a MODEM means 9 and the result is sent to a public line via a line control means 8. When the transmission of an original is finished, the means 17 informs the state to the means 27. Thus, the FAX transmission reception is implemented by the slave set and the operability is improved.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <Industrial Application Field> The present invention relates to the improvement of facsimile devices, and in particular, to a novel cordless telephone equipped with a facsimile control section for transmitting and receiving image information on the handset side of a cordless telephone. The present invention relates to facsimile machines.

<Prior art> In a conventional hook-staining device, a telephone handset, an image information transmitting/receiving section, a line control section, and a control section for comprehensively controlling them are housed in one housing. Specifically, a structure as shown in FIG. 6 was common. Further, its block configuration is as shown in FIG.

<Problems to be Solved by the Invention> In the conventional facsimile machine as described above, when an original (image information) is to be sent, the original is placed on the original table of the apparatus, and the dial on the operation panel 2 is pressed. It was necessary to monitor whether an error occurred while operating keys, transmission instruction keys, etc. and transmitting a document to a desired recipient. Also,
Even if facsimile control means for transmitting and receiving image information is provided on the main unit side of cordless telephones currently available on the market, similar problems cannot be solved.

Therefore, in order to eliminate the above-mentioned problems and provide a device with excellent operability, the present invention provides a cordless telephone with a facsimile control section for transmitting and receiving image information on the handset side of the cordless telephone.・It aims to provide facsimile equipment.

Means for Solving the Problem> A control means that responds to a call signal from a public line and controls the transmission and reception of voice signals or facsimile signals;
A radio signal transmitting/receiving means for transmitting and receiving radio signals to and from the slave device, a modulation/demodulation means for modulating and demodulating the signal from the wireless signal transmitting/receiving means and the signal from the control means into an audio signal or a radio signal, and the relationship with the slave device. a base unit including a confirmation information storage means for storing confirmation information for confirming the information, a line control means for controlling connection with a public line, a facsimile control unit for transmitting and receiving image information, and a base unit. a radio signal transmitting/receiving means for transmitting and receiving radio signals to and from the radio signal transmitting/receiving means, a modulation/demodulation means for modulating and demodulating the signal from the radio signal transmitting/receiving means and the audio signal from the receiver, and an input means for inputting dial signals or various control instructions. , a handset comprising a confirmation information storage means for storing confirmation information for confirming the relationship with the main unit, and a control means for controlling the movements of each of the above means and for determining whether a telephone operation is a facsimile operation. Cordless facsimile machine.

<Embodiment> Fig. 1 is a diagram showing the block configuration of a cordless facsimile device according to the present invention, where A is a control unit on the base machine side, B is a border control unit on the slave machine side, and C is a control unit on the slave machine side. I'm at the club. In the main unit side control unit A, 1 is an audio processing means for processing the audio signal from the public line and the audio signal from the handset, and 2 is the voice processing means for receiving the call signal from the public telephone line and the voice to the public line. This control means controls the transmission and reception of signals, facsimile signals, and wireless signals and control signals with slave units. Reference numeral 3 denotes a modulation/demodulation means for converting the audio signal from the audio processing means into a radio signal, and converting the radio signal from the handset into an audio signal. 4 is a transmission/reception control means for converting the audio signal from the audio processing means 1 into a wireless signal, transmitting it to the slave unit, receiving the wireless signal from the slave unit, and further transmitting and receiving the facsimile signal converted to the wireless signal. It is.

Further, 5 is an IDROM that stores an ID code for confirming that there is a parent-child relationship with the slave device. Reference numeral 6 denotes an antenna connected to the transmission/reception control signal stage 4 for transmitting and receiving radio signals to and from the handset. Reference numeral 7 represents a power supply means for supplying power to each of the above-mentioned means. 8 connects each of the above units to the public line in response to a line connection request from the main unit side control unit A, a line connection request from the facsimile control unit B, or a connection request from the public line to the facsimile connection unit or telephone. This is the ultimate line control means.

In the facsimile control unit B on the handset side, 9 receives the facsimile signal that has been converted into a wireless signal and transferred from the handset, converts it into a digital signal (VC), and sends the digital signal of the image information (original) to be transmitted to the public. This is modulation/demodulation control means that converts it into an analog signal that can be sent to the line. Reference numeral 10 denotes an operating means for instructing the recipient, transmission method, etc. during facsimile transmission. Reference numeral 11 denotes a document reading means for reading a transmitted document. 12 is a recording control means for reproducing the received image information onto recording paper; 13 is a recording head provided in the recording control means 12; Reference numeral 14 denotes a mechanism control means for driving and controlling the mechanical parts of the document reading means 11 and recording control means 12 at the time of reading the document and recording image information. It includes a reading control system 15 and an image information receiving and recording system 16. Reference numeral 17 denotes a main control means for controlling each of the above-mentioned means. Reference numeral 18 denotes a power supply means for supplying power to each of the above-mentioned means.

In the handset-side telephone control unit C, 19 is a transmission/reception control means for receiving a transfer signal from the base unit via the antenna 20 and transmitting the transfer signal from the slave unit to the base unit, and 21 is a transmission/reception control means for this transmission/reception control. This modulation/demodulation means demodulates the radio signal received by the communication means 19 into an audio signal, converts the audio signal to be transmitted to the base unit into a radio signal, and also converts the facsimile signal from the facsimile control section B into a radio signal. Reference numeral 22 denotes an audio processing means for outputting a signal received by the transmitting/receiving means 19 and converted into an audio signal by the modulation/demodulation means 21 to the speaker 24 or the handset 23. 25 is an operation instruction means for inputting and instructing the other party's dial number or control signal when making a telephone call or sending a facsimile;
Usually, it is provided in the same part as the operating means 10, and the common function keys are shared. 26 is an IDROM that stores an ID code for confirming that there is a parent-child relationship with the parent device. Reference numeral 27 denotes control means for controlling the handset side control section, and when receiving a facsimile signal, notifying the main control means 17 of the fact and assisting the facsimile transmission/reception operation. Reference numeral 28 denotes a power supply means for supplying power to each of the above-mentioned means on the slave side.

Hereinafter, the specific operation of the present invention will be explained in detail based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Receiving a telephone call> FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of receiving a telephone call. When an incoming call request signal is received from a public line, the line control means 8
transmits the request signal to the control means 2. Upon receiving this signal, the control means 2 determines whether the signal is a facsimile request or a call request, and if it is a call request, the control means 2 puts the device into a call mode. (Step 5l-52→53) Upon receiving this request, the control means 2 generates a call request signal, reads the ID code stored in the IDROM 5, and inputs it to the modulation/demodulation means 3 together with the above call request signal.
Modulated into a radio signal. This modulated radio signal is transferred from the transmission/reception control means 4 to the slave device via the antenna 6. (S4-55 - The handset controller C receives this radio signal with the transmission/reception control means 19, demodulates the signal with the modulation/demodulation means 21, and the sent ID code signal is sent to the ZDROM 26.
It is checked whether it matches what is stored in the memory, and if it matches, the operator is notified that a call request has been made. (S
8-59-510-5ll) Upon receiving this call request, if the operator is in a state where a call is possible, the operator operates the call key of the operation instruction means 25.

Upon receiving this instruction, the control means 27 generates a call enable signal, modulates it into a radio signal by the modulation/demodulation means 21, transfers it to the base unit via the transmission/reception control means 19, and sets the device to a call enable state. (512-S13-514→515-516) Upon receiving this call enable signal, the base unit similarly sets the device to a call enable state. (S17-S18) After both devices are set to a conversation ready state in this way, it becomes possible to talk to the caller. (S19-520) Subsequently, when the call is completed and the operator operates the call completion key of the operation instruction means 250, the control means 27 generates a call completion signal, which is modulated into a wireless signal by the modulation/demodulation means 21, and the transmission/reception control means 19 This information will be forwarded to the base unit. (521-522-S23-524) The base unit, which receives this call completion signal by the transmission/reception control means 4, demodulates this signal by the modulation/demodulation means 3, outputs a line disconnection instruction from the control means 2, and sends a line disconnection instruction to the line control means 8. Cut the line. (524
-325-526-527→528) Making a call> FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of making a call by telephone. When the call request key of the operation instruction means 25 of the handset side control section C is operated, The control means 27 generates a call request signal, reads the Il) code stored in the IDROM 26, modulates it with the modulation/demodulation means 21, and sends it to the transmission/reception control means 19.
This request signal is sent to the base unit via the antenna 2°. (S29-sao-sa 1-532) This request signal is received by the transmission/reception control means 4, demodulated by the modulation/demodulation means 3, and the control means 2 combines the ID code stored in the IDROM 5 and the transmitted ID code. Compare and check if the two match. (533-53
4→535) If the ID codes match, the control means 2 generates a call enable signal, modulates the signal in the modulation/demodulation means 2, and sends/receives control means 4 notifies the handset that the call is possible. . (S37-338 - When this call enable signal is received and the fact is displayed/announced, the operation is performed by using the operation instruction means 25 to input the dial number of the other party to the control stage 27. This dial number is modulated by the modulation/demodulation means 21. The received data is transmitted from the transmission/reception control means 19 to the base unit via the antenna 20.

(S40→S41→542-543) The base unit that received the dial signal demodulates the dial signal using the modulation/demodulation means 3, and transmits the dial signal to the public via the line control means 8 under the control of the control means 2. Send to the line and call the other party. (s44→545-346→547) If the other party responds to this call, the control means 2 notifies the child device of this fact and sets the device to a callable state. (S48-549-550 The handset that receives this notification sets the device to a talking state and starts talking. (S53
-554-555→556-557) On the other hand, if there is no response from the other party to the above call, the control means 2 repeats the call operation a predetermined number of times;
If there is still no response from the other party, a control signal indicating that there is no response from the other party is generated and transmitted to the slave unit. (S47→
54g-558-559-560→561→562) When the slave unit is informed that the other party does not respond, it notifies the other party using the speaker 24 or the like under the control of the control means 270. (555-363) Facsimile Transmission> FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the facsimile transmission operation. When the operator wishes to perform facsimile transmission, the operator first operates the facsimile transmission instruction key on the operating means 10 and then presses the main control means. 17 to that effect. The main control means 17 which received this instruction informs the control means 27 of this fact. Based on this instruction, the control means 27 reads out the ID code stored in the IDROM 26, modulates it into a radio signal together with the facsimile request signal in the modulation/demodulation means 21, and transmits it to the base unit A via the transmission/reception means 19. (Step 5
64-565-566-367-568) Upon receiving this instruction, the control means 2 reads the ID code stored in the IDROM 5, checks whether it matches the ID code transferred, and if the code matches. Line control means 8
, connects the device to the public line, and sends a notification to the slave device that it can transmit. (s69→570-871→
S72→S73→S74→575-5ff6) Upon receiving this instruction, the control means 27 of the handset c notifies the SIJ control unit BO main control means 17 of the instruction, and outputs a message such as a speaker to be displayed on the armpit display. Notify by. After confirming this display or notification, the operator places the document to be sent on the document table of the facsimile and inputs the dial number of the other party into the main control means 7 from the operating means 1o. Upon receiving this dial number, the main control means 7 generates a dial signal, transmits it to the control means 27 of the handset control section C, modulates it into a radio signal by the modulation/demodulation means 21, and transmits it to the base device A via the transmitting/receiving means 19. And base unit A
The dial signal is demodulated by the modulation/demodulation means 3 and sent to the public line via the control means 2 and the line control means 8. (Step S 77-378-579-580-38
1-582-583→S84→585-586→587
-Subsequently, the control means 2 monitors whether there is a cyan server back signal from the other party, and if there is an answer back signal, it generates a response aft signal and modulates it into a radio signal by the modulation/demodulation means 3, indicating that the slave device Transfer to.

(Steps 589-590→591) The control means 27 that received this signal notifies the main control means 17 of the facsimile control section B of this fact.

The main control means 17 that received this signal reads the document reading means 1.
1, reads the original, modulates the read multi-signal with the modulation/demodulation means 9, and transfers it to the main unit A via the modulation/demodulation means 21 and the transmitting/receiving means 19 under the control of the control means 27 of the slave unit C, and controls it. The signal is demodulated by the modulation/demodulation means 3 under the control of the means 2 and transmitted to the public line via the line control means 8. (Step 592-
593-594 → S95 → S96 → S97 → 598-5
When the above-described operation is repeated 99 times and the transmission of the document is completed, the main control means 7 generates a transmission completion signal and notifies the control means 27 of the slave device to that effect.

The control means 27ij that received this instruction modulates the instruction into a radio signal by the modulation/demodulation means 21, and notifies the control means 2 of the base unit A of this fact via the transmitting/receiving means 19. Upon receiving this notification, the control means 2 uses the line control means 8 to disconnect the line.

(Steps 5102-5103→5104→5105→
5106→5107-5108→5109→5110→
On the other hand, if the answer-back signal cannot be received, the control means 2 repeatedly calls the other party a predetermined number of times, and if the other party still does not respond, the control means 2 generates a no-response signal, This fact is notified to the slave device side via the transmitting/receiving means 4.

(Steps 5112-5113-5114→5115-
5116) The control means 27, which has received this notification via the transmitting/receiving means 19 and the modulation/demodulation means 21, transfers the no-response signal to the main control means 17 of the facsimile control means B.

The main control means 17 that has received this signal displays or prints a message to that effect for the operator to see. (Step 5117 → 51
18→5119→5120) facsimile reception> FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the facsimile reception operation. When a facsimile transmission request is sent to the control means 2 from the public line via the line control means 8, the control means 2 In order to check whether the handset side is not busy, it generates a signal indicating that there is a facsimile transmission request, and also sends a signal to the IDROM.
5, and transfers the signal to the handset C via the modulation/demodulation means 3 and the transmitting/receiving means 4. (Steps 5121 → 5122 → 5160 → 5123
→5124) The control means 27 that received the τ8 store name is the IDR
Read out the ID code T stored in the OM26 and check if they match. If they match, the facsimile control unit B
This signal is transferred to the main control means 17 of the main unit A, and it is determined whether or not it is busy. If it is not busy, it generates a receivable signal and sends it to the main unit A via the control means 27, the modulation/demodulation means 21, and the transmitting/receiving means 19. The control means 2 is notified of this via the transmitting/receiving means 4 and the modulation/demodulation means 3. (Steps 5125-5126
-5161-3127→5128→5129→5130
→5131→5132) Upon receiving this notification, the control means 2 controls the line control means 8 to connect the line. (Steps 5133 → 5134 → 5135 → 5136) In this way, the line is connected and the modulation/demodulation means 3 on the base unit A.
Through the transmitting/receiving means 4, furthermore, the transmitting/receiving means 1 of the handset side C.
9. The image information is transmitted to the modulation/demodulation means 9 of the facsimile control section B through the modulation/demodulation means 21, and then the modulation/demodulation means 9
demodulates the signal, drives the recording control means 12 under the control of the main control means 7, and reproduces image information on recording paper.

(5137-5138-'1139-8140-514
1-5142-5143-5144→5145) When the above-mentioned steps 5137 to 5145 are repeated and the reception operation is completed, the main control means 7 generates a reception completion signal and sends the reception completion signal to the control means 27. Forward. The control means 27 that has received this signal notifies the control means 2 of the base unit A of the signal via the modulation/demodulation means 21 and the transmitting/receiving means 19. Control means 2 that received this signal
controls the line control means 8 to disconnect the line. (Step 5146→514)→5148-5149-5150→
5151→〈Effects of the Invention〉 As described above, according to the present invention, in a cordless facsimile machine, facsimile transmission and reception operations can be carried out on the handset side, which is usually placed near the operator, resulting in extremely excellent operability. A cordless facsimile machine can be provided.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the block configuration of the cordless facsimile device according to the present invention, and the flowcharts in FIGS. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing detailed operation of the device. FIG. 6 is an external view of a conventional facsimile machine, and FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a block configuration of the conventional facsimile machine. Agent Patent attorney Ume 1) Katsu (and 2 others) Figure 1 () Iso) <AI machine) Method of writing procedural amendments) October 16, 1990, patent application No. 1990-2-167431, name of the invention: Cordless facunmill device 3゜Address related to the case of the person making the amendment! 545 Name (504) Agent address 6545

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. Radio signal transmission and reception that transmits and receives radio signals between a control means that responds to a call signal from a public line and controls the transmission and reception of voice signals or facsimile signals, and a handset. means, modulation/demodulation means for modulating and demodulating the signal from the radio signal transmitting/receiving means and the signal from the control means into an audio signal or a radio signal, and confirmation information storage means for storing confirmation information for confirming the relationship with the slave device. and a line control means for controlling the connection with the public line; a facsimile control section for transmitting and receiving image information; and a radio signal transmitting/receiving means for transmitting and receiving wireless signals between the base machine and the base machine. , a modulation/demodulation means for modulating and demodulating the signal from the radio signal transmitting/receiving means and the audio signal from the receiver, an input means for inputting a dial signal or various control instructions, and a confirmation for storing confirmation information for confirming the relationship with the base unit. A cordless facsimile device comprising an information storage means and a control means for controlling the movements of each of the above means and for determining whether the operation is a telephone operation or a facsimile operation.