JPH048060A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the utility and convenience of a facsimile equipment by storing each function of the facsimile equipment set in advance to a memory corresponding to a password and setting a corresponding function when the password is entered to apply transmission reception processing of the picture data. CONSTITUTION:Each function is stored in a memory corresponding to a password and when the password is entered at transmission, a function stored corresponding to the password is set automatically. That is, when the operator enters the password at transmission, a system control section 2 retrieves a RAM based on the entered password and the function registered in the RAM is read corresponding to the password to set the function of the facsimile equipment 1. Thus, a trouble of setting the function corresponding to the transmission destination and a sent original on each occasion of transmission is saved.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a facsimile machine, and more particularly to a facsimile machine in which each function of the facsimile machine can be easily set.

[Conventional technology]

Facsimile machines have become popular in the information society, and their functions are improving as they become more popular.

For example, if you register a specific recipient's phone number in memory and make it compatible with one-touch dialing or speed dialing, you can simply input the one-touch dialing or speed dialing number when sending a message, and the phone number of the recipient corresponding to one-touch dialing or speed dialing can be retrieved from memory. There are so-called one-touch dialing functions and speed dialing functions that read out the destination phone number and automatically make a call.

In addition, there is a TTI function (a function that automatically prints the sending date and time, sender, etc. on the received copy) and an RTI function (a function that displays the receiving side on the sending side). must be registered in memory. Furthermore, there is a function to adjust the density and linear density when reading a document, and a reduction transmission function to reduce and transmit the image of the document.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

However, with such conventional facsimile machines, there has been a problem in that as the functions have improved, the operations to make full use of the functions have become more troublesome.

In other words, functions such as adjusting the linear density and original reading density can make the transmitted original clear and beautiful, but
Each of these functions must be specified by the operator using keys on the operation panel of the facsimile machine when sending.
It is troublesome to operate keys every time you send a message. In particular, when multiple operators use one facsimile machine and the functions used by each operator are determined, each operator must reconfigure the functions set by other operators to suit his or her own needs. Yes, the settings had to be redone for each operator. Such problems occur not only with functions such as document reading density and linear density, but also with one-touch dial functions and speed dial functions. For example, when each operator uses many one-touch dials or speed dials, the number of one-touch dials or speed dials is insufficient for each operator to record the telephone number of the other party. It is necessary to limit the parties to which it is used. As a result, there is a problem in that functions such as one-touch dialing cannot be fully utilized when a single facsimile machine is used by a plurality of operators.

Furthermore, if some operators often use memory transmission while others use direct transmission, it is necessary to set the transmission mode for each operator, which is troublesome.

[Purpose of the invention]

Therefore, the present invention stores each preset function of a facsimile machine in a memory in correspondence with a password, and when the password is input, the functions stored in the memory are set in correspondence with the password. By performing image data transmission/reception processing based on the function, it is possible to save the trouble of setting the functions of the facsimile machine every time processing such as transmission is performed, and to set one-touch dial etc. in correspondence with the password. The purpose is to increase the number of parties that can be registered using one-touch dialing, etc., and to improve the usability of the one-touch dialing function.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a facsimile device that sends and receives image data, and is provided with a memory that records each function of the facsimile device set in advance in correspondence with a password, and when the password is input. , a function stored in the memory is set corresponding to the password, and image data transmission/reception processing is performed based on the function.

Hereinafter, a detailed description will be given based on examples.

1 to 3 are diagrams showing an embodiment of a facsimile apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the facsimile machine, and the facsimile machine I includes a system control section 2, an operation section 3, a scanner 4, a plotter 5, a communication control section 6, and the like.

The system control unit 2 includes a CPU (Central P
roessing Unit), ROM (Re
ad 0nly Memory) and RAM (Ra
ndoa+ Access? The basic program for the facsimile machine 1, the function setting program of the present invention, etc. are stored in the ROM. The system control unit 2 controls each part of the facsimile machine 1 according to a program in the ROM, executes the sequence of the facsimile machine 1, and executes the function setting process of the present invention. The RAM stores various kinds of information necessary for controlling the facsimile device 1, and in particular, various kinds of information necessary for the function setting process of the present invention. That is, the passwords N and M are stored in the RAM as shown in FIG.
, L, etc., registration information of the functions of the facsimile device 1 is stored. The functions of the facsimile device 1 to be registered include, for example, one-touch dial registration information, speed dial registration information, TTI and RTI
registration information, original reading density information, original linear density information,
There is information on whether a reduction function is selected, information on whether to select memory transmission or direct transmission, and information on a monitor volume setting value.

The operation unit 3 is provided with a numeric keypad, a one-touch key, a start key, other operation keys, etc., and is also provided with a display unit. In this section, input commands and various information to be notified to the operator from the facsimile machine 1 are displayed.

As the scanner 4, for example, a CCD (Charge
The scanner 4 reads the image of the document and outputs it as image data.

As the plotter 5, for example, a thermal recording device using a thermal head is used.
Recording is performed directly on thermal recording paper or indirectly on ordinary recording paper via an ink sheet or the like.

The communication control unit 6 includes a network control unit, a modem, etc., and is connected to a line, for example, a telephone line. The communication control unit 6 sets and cancels a call using its network control unit, and this network control unit is a so-called automatic optical/call receiving type network control unit, and automatically performs calling and receiving operations. The modem modulates the transmitted signal and demodulates the received signal. During facsimile communication, the communication control unit 6 controls the facsimile communication by exchanging facsimile control signals with the other party's facsimile device, setting communication functions and exchanging various control information.

Next, the effect will be explained.

The present invention is characterized in that the functions of the facsimile machine set in accordance with the password can be automatically set based on the password.

The facsimile machine 1 has functions such as a one-touch dial function, speed dial function, original reading density setting function, original reading line density setting function, image information reduction function, memory transmission/direct transmission selection function, and monitor volume adjustment function. Each of these functions can be set by key operations on the operating section 3.

However, each time you perform a transmission operation for each of these functions, the operation section 3
If settings are made by key operations, the operability of the facsimile machine 1 is poor and troublesome. Therefore, the present invention stores each of these functions in a memory in correspondence with a password, and when a password is input at the time of transmission, the functions stored in correspondence with the password are automatically set. There is.

First, the process of registering a function in memory in association with a password will be explained based on FIG.

When registering a function, the operator sets the function registration mode by operating keys on the operation unit 3.

When a key operation on the operation unit 3 is performed, the facsimile machine 1 checks whether password input is selected (Step S1), and when password input is selected, the password is input on the display unit of the operation unit 3. A display will be displayed to encourage the following.

When the operator inputs a password according to this display (step S2), the operator checks whether the function is to be changed or not (step S3), and a display prompting the operator to input the function to be changed is displayed on the display section. When the operator inputs the function to be changed according to this display, the input function is associated with the password and stored in the RAM (memory) of the system control unit 2 (step S4), and whether there are any changes or additions to the function is checked. Check (step 35). Continue to change functions/
If there is an addition, return to step S3 and store the RAM in the same way.
Add functions and register changes. When the registration of all functions is completed, the registration process ends. Therefore, R.A.
As shown in FIG. 2, passwords N and M are stored in M.

Functions n1 to ni, nj, mi in association with L, etc.
For example, nl is registered as the registered content of one-touch key No. 1 of the one-touch dial function, and mi is registered as the content of a predetermined density of the document reading density.

Next, function setting processing using this password will be explained.

At the time of transmission, when the operator inputs the password, the system control unit 2 sends the RA based on the input password.
M is searched, the functions registered in the RAM corresponding to the password are read out, and the functions of the facsimile machine 1 are set. For example, if N is entered as the password,
The system control unit 2 searches the RAM based on the input password N, reads out the functions n1 to mi registered corresponding to the password N, and sets the functions.

Therefore, once an operator registers the functions that he or she often uses in correspondence with a password, from the next time on, multiple functions will be automatically set just by registering the password, and the functions will be automatically set for each destination or type of document to be sent. By setting a password, it is possible to save the effort of setting the functions corresponding to the destination and the document to be sent each time the document is sent.

Further, when a plurality of operators share one facsimile machine l, by specifying a password and setting functions for each operator, it is possible to save the effort of setting different functions for each operator. As a result, the usability and convenience of the facsimile device 1 can be improved.

Furthermore, by setting one-touch key registration in correspondence with a password, multiple destination phone numbers can be registered in one one-touch key, improving the usability of the one-touch key and improving the operability of the one-touch key. Furthermore, if a one-touch key is registered in correspondence with a password, the number of the other party of the one-touch key registered in correspondence with the password will not be called unless the password is entered, so confidentiality can be maintained.

In the above embodiment, the function settings are mainly explained when transmitting, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the same can be applied when receiving or using the facsimile machine in copy mode.

〔effect〕

According to the present invention, each preset function of a facsimile machine is stored in a memory in correspondence with a password,
When the password is entered, the function stored in the memory corresponding to the password can be set and image data transmission/reception processing can be performed based on the function. It is possible to save the trouble of setting the settings each time a process such as transmission is performed, and it is possible to improve the usability and convenience of the facsimile machine. Furthermore, since one-touch dialing, etc. can be set in correspondence with a password, the number of parties that can be registered in response to one-touch dialing, etc. can be increased, and the usability of the one-touch function can be improved. , confidentiality is improved.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 to 3 are diagrams showing one embodiment of a facsimile device of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the facsimile device, and FIG. 2 is a state in which functions corresponding to passwords are registered in its memory. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the registration process of the function associated with the password. l...Facsimile machine, 2...System control unit, 3...Operation unit, 4...Scanner, 5...Plotter, 6 ...Communication control section. Agent Patent Attorney Ugagunbu Diagram Diagram

Claims (1)

[Claims] A facsimile device that sends and receives image data is provided with a memory that records each function of the facsimile device set in advance in correspondence with a password, and when the password is input, the password is registered. A facsimile device characterized in that a function stored in a memory is set correspondingly, and image data transmission/reception processing is performed based on the function.