JPH0515563U - Equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] The number of a telephone number or the like is input from the external telephone 3 to set / change the function of the facsimile device 12 from a remote place. [Structure] A predetermined dial number is input from an external telephone 3 connected to a facsimile device 12. The input number and the number stored in the storage unit 6 are compared, and if they match, the relay unit 4 is switched and the external telephone is connected to the facsimile apparatus. Then, by dialing a telephone number or the like indicating the setting / changing of the function of the facsimile device from the external telephone, the data is stored in the memory unit 13. Then, the stored change contents are discriminated by the discriminating unit 14 and the function of the facsimile apparatus is changed through the control unit 6.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a facsimile device, and more particularly to a device for changing the function of the facsimile device with a telephone connected to the facsimile device.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Facsimile machines are equipped with various functions, such as automatic reception / printing of senders, and the functions were set and changed as needed. In recent years, it is increasingly used to separate the installation location of the facsimile device from the location of the office desk to another location or room. In such an office, it is inconvenient to go to a remote place and operate each time the function of the fax machine is set or changed, which leads to a decrease in office work efficiency. was there. Since an external telephone connected to a fax machine is installed in the office, the emergence of a device that can remotely set and change the functions of the facsimile machine using the external telephone is desired. Was there.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the related art, and sets and changes the function of the facsimile device from a remote place by inputting a number such as a telephone number from an external telephone.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above problems, in the present invention, a line is connected to a movable terminal of a first relay section, a first terminal of a second relay section is connected to a first terminal of the first relay section, and Connect a facsimile machine to the second terminal, connect the second terminal of the second relay section, connect an external telephone to the movable terminal of the second relay section, and determine the dial signal sent from the external telephone. DTMF (multi-frequency code) discriminating unit, a memory unit for storing the discriminated signal, a storage unit for storing predetermined data, and data stored in the memory unit and the storage unit. A comparing section for comparing the data and outputting a matching signal if they match, a driving section for driving the second relay section by the matching signal of the comparing section; a judging section for judging the data stored in the memory section; Facsimile device, DTMF discrimination unit Storage unit, a memory unit, there is provided a comparison unit, a facsimile device constituted by a control section for controlling the driving unit and determination unit.

[0005]

[Action]

 According to the above configuration, the predetermined dial number is input from the external telephone connected to the facsimile machine. The entered number and the number stored in the storage unit are compared, and if they match, the relay unit is switched and the external telephone is connected to the facsimile device. Then, by dialing a telephone number or the like indicating the setting / changing of the function of the facsimile device from the external telephone, it is stored in the memory section. Then, the stored change contents are discriminated by the discriminating unit and the function of the facsimile machine is changed through the control unit.

[0006]

【Example】

 Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the facsimile device of the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 1 is a line, which is connected to a facsimile machine or a telephone through an exchange (not shown). A relay unit 2 connects the line 1 to the facsimile device 12 or the external telephone 3. An external telephone 3 is used for setting / changing the functions of the facsimile device 12 in addition to the functions of the ordinary telephone. A relay unit 4 switches the external telephone 3 to the line 1 or the facsimile device 12. 12 is a facsimile device. Reference numeral 7 denotes a DTMF discriminating section which discriminates a dial signal transmitted from the external telephone 3 and outputs a corresponding numeral signal or the like. A memory unit 13 stores the output signal of the DTMF discriminating unit 7. A storage unit 6 stores predetermined data “# 1” and the like. Reference numeral 11 is a comparison unit, which compares the contents stored in the memory unit 13 with the data “# 1” stored in the storage unit 6 and outputs a coincidence signal if they match. Reference numeral 5 denotes a drive unit which inputs the coincidence signal from the comparison unit 11 and outputs a drive signal to the relay unit 4. A discriminating unit 14 discriminates the stored contents of the setting / changing of the function of the facsimile device 12 stored in the memory unit 13. Reference numeral 8 denotes a call signal detection unit which detects a call signal from the outside when the external telephone 3 is used to set or change the function of the facsimile device 12 and the drive unit 5 is activated. The relay unit 4 is activated to switch the external telephone 3 from the facsimile device 12 to the line 1. A control unit 9 controls the facsimile device 12, the DTMF discriminating unit 7, the memory unit 13, the storage unit 6, the comparing unit 11, the driving unit 5, the discriminating unit 14 and the calling signal detecting unit 8.

In the above-mentioned configuration, the operator operates the dial of the external telephone 3 to dial, for example, “# 1”. The DTMF discrimination unit 7 discriminates the dial signal from the external telephone 3 and stores it in the memory unit 13. The comparison unit 8 compares the “# 1” signal of the memory unit 13 with the “# 1” signal stored in the storage unit 6, and outputs a coincidence signal because they match. The drive unit 5 sends a drive signal to the relay unit 4 in response to the coincidence signal to operate the relay unit 4 to switch the external telephone 3 to the facsimile device 12, and at the same time, the power supply is applied to the facsimile device 12 and the external telephone 3 Is supplied from the facsimile device 12. Next, the operator operates the dial of the external telephone 3 to input the item for which the function of the facsimile device 12 is to be set / changed, for example, "11 #" when "automatic reception" is desired. The input signal is discriminated by the DTMF discriminating unit 7 and stored in the memory unit 13. Similarly, an item for which the function of the facsimile apparatus 12 is to be set / changed, for example, “20 #” is input when it is desired to “do not print the sender”. The input signal is discriminated by the DTMF discriminating unit 7 and stored in the memory unit 13. The first digit of the dial number represents the item to be changed, and the second digit means "0" not performed and "1" performed. The discriminating unit 14 discriminates the code indicating the item of setting / changing the function stored in the memory unit 13, and instructs the facsimile apparatus 12 via the control unit 9 to change the corresponding item. When the operator finishes inputting all the items to set / change the function of the facsimile apparatus 12, he / she finally inputs "# 2". The input signal is discriminated by the DTMF discriminating unit 7 and stored in the memory unit 13. The comparison unit 8 compares the “# 2” signal of the memory unit 13 with the “# 2” signal stored in the storage unit 6, and outputs a coincidence signal because they coincide with each other. The drive unit 5 sends a drive signal to the relay unit 4 by a matching signal to operate the relay unit 4 to switch the external telephone 3 to the line 1 and, at the same time, the power supplied from the facsimile machine 12 to the external telephone 3. Disconnect.

[0008]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above, in the present invention, since the function of the fax machine can be set / changed by operating the telephone from a distant place, the facsimile machine installed at a distant place can be used each time. This has the great effect that it is not necessary to set or change the function.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 line 2 relay section 3 external telephone 4 relay section 5 drive section 6 storage section 7 DTMF discrimination section 8 ringing signal detection section 9 control section 11 comparison section 12 fax machine 13 memory section 14 discrimination section

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A facsimile device in which a line is connected to a movable terminal of a first relay section, a first terminal of a second relay section is connected to a first terminal of the first relay section, and a second terminal of the first relay section is connected to a facsimile terminal. And also connect the second terminal of the second relay section,
A DTM that connects an external telephone to the movable terminal of the second relay unit and determines a dial signal sent from the external telephone
An F (multi-frequency code) discriminating unit, a memory unit for storing the discriminated signal, a storage unit for storing predetermined data, and a comparison between the data stored in the memory unit and the data stored in the storage unit. And a comparison unit that outputs a match signal if they match,
A drive unit that drives the second relay unit by a match signal from a comparison unit; a determination unit that determines the data stored in the memory unit; the facsimile device, a DTMF determination unit, a storage unit,
A facsimile device including a memory unit, a comparison unit, a drive unit, and a control unit that controls a determination unit.