JPH0518159U - Equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] When entering characters, simply insert the character input card on the one-touch dial key to automatically switch to the character input mode. In a facsimile apparatus capable of inputting a kana using a plurality of one-touch dial keys 1, a kana input card 3 is mounted on the one-touch dial key 1 when inputting the kana. When the card 3 is attached, the magnetic detector 6 detects the magnetism of the magnet 5 on the lower surface of the card 3, and the control device 14 switches the operation mode of the one-touch dial key 1 to the kana input mode.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a facsimile machine.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, it has been known that a facsimile machine is provided with a large number of one-touch dial keys, and the one-touch dial keys can be used to input characters such as kana. In such a facsimile apparatus, a character input card is mounted on a one-touch dial key or a key panel at the time of character input, and the character input card displays which key corresponds to which character. If the one-touch dial key is a membrane key, the character input card is placed directly on the upper surface of the key, and if the one-touch dial key is a push button key, the character input card is mounted on the key panel. ..

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, in this conventional facsimile apparatus, when inputting characters, in addition to the operation of mounting the one-touch dial key or the character input card on the key panel, the operation mode of the one-touch dial key is changed by operating the changeover key. There was a problem that the operation was troublesome because it was necessary to switch from the keyboard to the character input mode.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and its purpose is to input characters on a one-touch dial key or a key panel when inputting characters. It is an object of the present invention to provide a facsimile device which can be automatically switched to a character input mode only by mounting an input card.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is a fax machine equipped with a plurality of one-touch dial keys and capable of inputting characters using the one-touch dial keys. When the character input card showing the arrangement is mounted on the one-touch dial key or the key panel, the detection means for detecting the mounting of the card and the device is set to the character input mode corresponding to the mounted card based on the detection by the detection means. The control means for switching is provided.

[0006]

[Work]

 When inputting characters such as kana in the facsimile device configured as described above, when a character input card is mounted on the one-touch dial key or the key panel, which character is used by the character input card Is displayed. At the same time, the detection means detects the mounting state of the character input card, and the control mode switches the operation mode of the one-touch dial key from the dial mode to the character input mode. Therefore, in this state, it is possible to input characters by operating the one-touch dial keys based on the display of the character input card.

[0007]

【Example】

 An embodiment of a facsimile apparatus embodying the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of one-touch dial keys 1 composed of membrane keys are arranged on a frame 2 of a facsimile apparatus, and the one-touch dial keys 1 can be used for dial input and the like. The kana input card 3 as a character input card is detachably mounted on the one-touch dial key 1 for kana input. This kana input card 3 is composed of a square frame 10 and a display plate 11 made of a flexible elastic sheet stretched in the frame 10. Which key 1 corresponds to each one-touch dial key 1. A display unit 4 is provided for displaying which Kana corresponds to. Further, a regulation wall 12 for regulating the mounting position of the kana input card 3 is formed on the device frame 2.

The magnet 5 is fixed to a part of the lower surface of the kana input card 3. A magnetic detector 6 as a detecting means is arranged in the frame 2 in the vicinity of the one-touch dial key 1, and when the kana input card 3 is mounted on the one-touch dial key 1, the magnetic detector 6 The magnetism of the magnet 5 is detected.

FIG. 2 shows an electrical configuration of the facsimile apparatus of this embodiment. The control device 14 as a control means having the storage unit 13 controls the operations of the reception device 15 and the transmission device 16. The storage unit 13 stores a fax number corresponding to each one-touch dial key 1, and when the one-touch dial key 1 is operated, the control device 14 reads out the fax number corresponding to the key 1 from the storage unit 13. The transmitter 16 to operate. Further, when the magnetism of the magnet 5 is detected by the magnetic detector 6, the control device 14 switches the facsimile device from the transmittable mode using the one-touch dial key 1 to the kana input mode. Furthermore, when the kana input mode is set in accordance with the detection operation of the magnetic detector 6 and the kana key 1 designated by the kana input card 3 is operated, the control device 14 stores the kana data. It is stored in the unit 13. The pseudonym data stored in the storage unit 13 is used for setting a sender name, sending a message, and the like.

Next, the operation of the facsimile apparatus configured as described above will be described. Now, in this facsimile apparatus, when performing a kana input when setting the sender name, etc., when the kana input card 3 is mounted on the one-touch dial key 1, which one-touch dial is displayed by the display portion 4 of the kana input card 3. Which Kana the key 1 corresponds to is displayed. At the same time, the magnet 5 is arranged corresponding to the magnetic detector 6, and the magnetism of the magnet 5 is detected by the magnetic detector 6, and the control device 14 switches the operation mode of the one-touch dial key 1 from the dial mode to the kana input mode. .. Therefore, in this state, it is possible to input the kana by operating the one-touch dial key 1 on the display portion 4 of the kana input card 3.

As described above, in the facsimile apparatus of this embodiment, when the kana is input, the kana input card 3 is simply mounted on the one-touch dial key 1, and the operation mode of the one-touch dial key 1 is changed to the kana input mode. Automatically switched to. Therefore, when inputting a kana, in addition to the operation of mounting the kana input card 3 on the one-touch dial key 1, it is not necessary to perform a troublesome operation of switching to the kana input mode by a separate operation such as a switching key. It can be simplified.

[0013]

[Another embodiment]

 Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, the pin 7 is provided on the lower surface of the kana input card 3 so that when the kana input card 3 is mounted on the one-touch dial key 1 when inputting the kana, the pin 7 fits into the frame 2. It is inserted into the insertion hole 8. Further, a changeover switch 9 as a detecting means is arranged in the frame 2, and when the kana input card 3 is attached, the changeover switch 9 is mechanically changed over by a pin 7 inserted into the insertion hole 8. Then, the operation mode of the one-touch dial key 1 is switched from the dial mode to the kana input mode.

The present invention is not limited to the configuration of each of the above-described embodiments, and the configuration of each part can be arbitrarily modified and embodied as follows without departing from the spirit of the invention. Is also possible.

(1) Instead of the magnetic detector 6 and the change-over switch 9 of the above-mentioned embodiment, a photo sensor is provided as a detecting means, and the mounting state of the kana input card 3 is optically detected by this photo sensor. To configure.

(2) When the card 3 is attached, a character other than a kana, such as a number or an alphabet, can be input. (3) The invention should be embodied in a facsimile machine in which the one-touch dial key 1 is a push-button key. In this case, the kana input card 3 is formed with a window through which the push button key can be seen, and the card 3 is mounted on the panel of the push button key.

(4) The kana input card 3 is rotatably supported on the device frame 2 via a hinge so that the kana input card 3 can be arranged at a position on the one-touch dial key 1 and a position to be detached from the key 1. To configure.

[0018]

[Effect of the device]

 Since the present invention is configured as described above, it is not necessary to operate a switching key or the like to switch to the character input mode at the time of character input, only by mounting the character input card on the one-touch dial key. It has an excellent effect that it can automatically switch to the character input mode.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of essential parts showing an embodiment of a facsimile apparatus embodying the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a facsimile device.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of essential parts showing another embodiment of the facsimile apparatus of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 one-touch dial key, 3 kana input card as a character input card, 5 magnets, 6 magnetic detector as detection means, 7 pins, 9 changeover switch as detection means, 14 control device as control means.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A plurality of one-touch dial keys are provided,
In a facsimile device which is also capable of inputting characters by using the one-touch dial key, when a character input card showing a key arrangement for character input is mounted on the one-touch dial key or a key panel at the time of the character input, the card And a control means for switching the apparatus to a character input mode corresponding to the mounted card based on the detection by the detecting means.