JPH05336283A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To integrate the scanner section of the facsimile equipment and the receiver of a telephone set into one body. CONSTITUTION:In the facsimile equipment consisting of a system controller 1, a memory 4, a scanner 2, a voice I/O section 6, an NCU section 7, and a modem section 8, an image reading sensor 21 of the scanner 2, a speaker 22 of the voice I/O section 6, and a microphone 23 are integrated into one body in a receiver 20. The voice input and output and the image reading can be performed by the receiver 20. Thus, the facsimile equipment can be made compact.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus for transmitting image data over a telephone line, and more particularly to a handy scanner type receiver for recording or reading digital encoded image data on a floppy disk. The present invention relates to a facsimile machine which enables a personal computer to confirm digital encoded image data recorded on the floppy disk.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, as a storage medium used in a facsimile machine, there is an apparatus capable of converting image data of a floppy disk for an electronic camera into a facsimile format for transmission. For example, it is described in JP-A-3-228468.

[0003]

In such a facsimile apparatus, the scanner section and the telephone handset section are separate, and even if the storage medium has a function of recording and reading image data, the image data can be read out. It has a printer for printing.

An object of the present invention is to make a facsimile device compact.

[0005]

To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a system controller for controlling a facsimile system, a scanner for reading image information of an original, and a digital image signal for analog image output from the scanner. An image processing unit for converting into image data, a key input unit for selecting the function and operation of the facsimile system, a display unit for confirming the state of the facsimile system, and a digital output unit for outputting digital data from the image processing unit. An encoder for encoding image data, an NCU section connected to a telephone line for switching a signal to be transmitted / received between a facsimile signal and a voice signal, and digital coded image data connected to the NCU section for transmitting the encoded telephone code to the telephone line. The modem unit for converting so that data can be transmitted by
Unit and a system controller connected via a system bus to input and output voice, a receiver having a speaker and a microphone of the voice input / output unit and an image reading sensor of the scanner, and output from the modem unit A memory for storing the received digital encoded image data or the digital encoded image data output from the encoder is provided.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a system controller for controlling a facsimile system, a scanner for reading image information of an original, and an analog image signal output from the scanner is converted into digital image data. Image processing section, a key input section for selecting the function and operation of the facsimile system, a display section for confirming the state of the facsimile system, and a code for digital image data output from the image processing section. And an NCU section connected to a telephone line for switching between a facsimile signal and a voice signal to be transmitted / received, and a digital encoded image data connected to the NCU section so that digital encoded image data can be transmitted through the telephone line. Via the NCU unit and the system bus. A voice input / output unit connected to the audio controller for inputting / outputting voice, a receiver having a speaker and a microphone of the voice input / output unit, an image reading sensor and a document position sensor of the scanner, and a reception output from the modem unit. A memory for storing the digital encoded image data or the digital encoded image data output from the encoder is provided.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a floppy disk for recording or reading digital encoded image data output from the memory and converted into a personal computer format by the system controller on a floppy disk. A disk drive, a floppy disk controller for connecting and controlling the floppy disk drive to a system controller are provided, and a decoder for decoding digital encoded image data and a monitor screen section for displaying the digital image data are provided. The image data recorded on the floppy disk is confirmed by a personal computer.

[0008]

The system controller controls the facsimile system. The scanner reads the image information of the document with the image reading sensor and outputs an analog image signal to the image processing unit. The image processing unit converts the analog image signal output from the scanner into digital image data, and outputs the digital image data to the encoder via the system controller. The key input section selects the function and operation of the facsimile system and is connected to the system controller. The display unit is connected to the system controller and displays the status of the facsimile system. The encoder encodes the digital image data output from the image processing unit via the system controller and outputs the digital encoded image data to the memory. The NCU unit is connected to a telephone line and switches between a facsimile signal and a voice signal.
The modem section is connected to the NCU section and the system controller, and converts the digital encoded image data into a facsimile signal which can be transmitted through a telephone line. Voice input / output unit is NC
It is connected to the system controller via the U section and the system bus, and inputs and outputs voice by a speaker and a microphone and inputs dial signals from the key input section through the system controller. The memory stores the received digital encoded image data output from the modem section via the system controller or the digital encoded image data output from the encoder. The handset is composed of an image reading sensor of a scanner, a speaker and a microphone of a voice input / output unit.

On the other hand, the system controller controls the facsimile system. The scanner reads the image information of the document with the image reading sensor while detecting the sub-scanning position of the document with the document position sensor, and outputs an analog image signal to the image processing unit. The image processing unit converts the analog image signal output from the scanner into digital image data, and outputs the digital image data to the encoder via the system controller. The key input section selects the function and operation of the facsimile system and is connected to the system controller. The display unit is connected to the system controller and displays the status of the facsimile system. The encoder encodes the digital image data output from the image processing unit via the system controller and outputs the digital encoded image data to the memory. The NCU unit is connected to a telephone line and switches between a facsimile signal and a voice signal. The modem section is connected to the NCU section and the system controller, and converts the digital encoded image data into a facsimile signal which can be transmitted through a telephone line. The voice input / output unit is connected to the system controller via the NCU unit and the system bus, and inputs / outputs voice by a speaker and a microphone and inputs a dial signal from the key input unit through the system controller. The memory stores the received digital encoded image data output from the modem section via the system controller or the digital encoded image data output from the encoder. The handset is composed of an image reading sensor and a document position sensor of a scanner, a speaker and a microphone of a voice input / output unit.

The floppy disk drive converts the digital coded image data output from the memory into the format of the personal computer by the system controller, and records the formatted digital coded image data on the floppy disk. The floppy disk controller connects the floppy disk drive to the system controller and controls it. The image data recorded on the floppy disk is confirmed by reading digital encoded image data with a personal computer, decoding the digital encoded image data with a decoding unit, and displaying the decoded image data on the monitor screen of the personal computer.

By recording digital image data created by a personal computer on a floppy disk and mounting the floppy disk in the floppy disk drive of the present system, it can be transmitted as a facsimile signal over a telephone line.

[0012]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS <First Embodiment> An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3. In FIG. 1, 1
3 is a facsimile system, 20 is a handset, 1 is a system controller for controlling the facsimile system 13,
Reference numeral 2 is a scanner for reading image information of an original, 21 is an image reading sensor of the scanner 2, 3 is an image processing unit for converting an analog image signal output from the scanner 2 into digital image data, and 5 is a system by the system controller 1. An encoder that encodes digital image data output from the image processing unit 3 via the bus, 7 is an NCU unit that is connected to a telephone line and switches a transmitted / received signal between a facsimile signal and a voice signal, and 8 A modem unit 6 connected to the NCU unit 7 and the system controller 1 for converting digital encoded image data into a signal that can be transmitted through a telephone line. A modem unit 6 is connected to the system controller via the NCU unit 7 and the system bus for inputting / outputting voice. A voice input / output unit, a speaker 22 of the voice input / output unit 6, and a voice input / output unit 6 Go, 4 system controller 1
A memory for storing digital encoded image data output from the encoder 5 via the system bus
Reference numeral 9 is a key input unit for selecting the function and operation of the facsimile system 13, and 10 is a display unit for confirming the state of the facsimile system 13.

The operation of the facsimile system 13 during transmission will be described. An image storage key is input from the key input unit 9 of the facsimile system 13, and the image information of the document to be sent is read by the image reading sensor 21 of the scanner 2 attached to the receiver 20. The analog image signal output from the scanner 2 is input to the image processing unit 3, and the image processing unit 3 performs shading correction and analog / digital conversion of the analog image signal. The digital image data output from the image processing unit 3 is transferred by the system controller 1 to the encoder 5 via the system bus,
Encodes digital image data. Further, the digital encoded image data output from the encoder 5 is transferred by the system controller 1 to the memory 4 via the system bus and stores the digital encoded image data. Enter the telephone number of the person you want to send from the key input unit 9 and output it to the telephone line through the voice input / output unit 6 and the NCU unit 7 by the system controller 1 to open the telephone line,
By pressing the transmission start key of the key input unit 9, the digital encoded image data stored in the memory 4 is transferred by the system controller 1 to the modem unit 8 via the system bus, and is transferred to the telephone line through the NCU unit 7. Send.

In FIG. 2, 13 is a facsimile system, 20 is a receiver, 25 is a display of the display unit 10, and 26 is a key of the key input unit 9. When storing the image, the receiver 20 is detached and the image information of the original is read. At the time of transmission, the telephone number is input with the key 26, and the transmission start key is further input. At this time, the telephone number and the name of the other party are displayed on the display unit 25.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 21 is an image reading sensor, 22 is a speaker, and 23 is a microphone. When reading the image information of the original, use the image reading sensor 21,
When the image reading sensor 21 is not used, the reading surface is covered. Also, when talking, a voice is output from the speaker 22 and a voice is input from the microphone 23.

<Second Embodiment> A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the figure, 13 is a facsimile system, 20 is a receiver, 1 is a system controller for controlling the facsimile system 13, 2 is a scanner for reading image information of a document, 21 is an image reading sensor of the scanner 2, and 22 is a document position of the scanner 2. A sensor 3, an image processing unit for converting an analog image signal output from the scanner 2 into digital image data, and a reference numeral 5 for converting the digital image data output from the image processing unit 3 by the system controller 1 via the system bus. An encoder for encoding, 7 is an NC which is connected to a telephone line and switches between a facsimile signal and a voice signal for transmission and reception.
U section, 8 is connected to the NCU section 7 and the system controller 1 and is a modem section for converting digital encoded image data into a signal that can be transmitted through a telephone line, and 6 is connected to the system controller 1 via the NCU section 7 and the system bus. A voice input / output unit for inputting / outputting voice, and a voice input / output unit 6
Of the speaker, 23 is a microphone of the voice input / output unit 6, 4 is a memory for storing digital encoded image data output from the encoder 5 by the system controller 1 via the system bus, and 9 is a facsimile system 13. A key input unit 10 for selecting a function and an operation is a display unit for confirming the state of the facsimile system 13.

The operation of the facsimile system 13 during transmission will be described. A document storage key was input from the key input unit 9 of the facsimile system 13, and the image information was attached to the receiver 20 while detecting the sub-scanning position of the document to be sent by the document position sensor 24 of the scanner 2 attached to the receiver 20. The image is read by the image reading sensor 21 of the scanner 2. The analog image signal output from the scanner 2 is input to the image processing unit 3, and the image processing unit 3 performs shading correction and analog / digital conversion of the analog image signal. The digital image data output from the image processing unit 3 is transferred by the system controller 1 to the encoder 5 via the system bus, and the digital image data is encoded. Further, the digital encoded image data output from the encoder 5 is the system controller 1
Is transferred to the memory 4 via the system bus to store digital encoded image data. Input the telephone number of the person you want to send from the key input unit 9, output it to the telephone line through the voice input / output unit 6 and the NCU unit 7 by the system controller 1, open the telephone line, and press the transmission start key of the key input unit 9. The digital encoded image data stored in the memory 4 is transferred by the system controller 1 to the modem unit 8 via the system bus.
It is transmitted to the telephone line through the CU unit 7.

<Third Embodiment> A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the figure, 13 is a facsimile system, 20 is a receiver, 14 is a floppy disk, 17 is a personal computer, 15 is a decoding unit for decoding digital coded image data inside the personal computer 17, and 16 is a personal computer 17. Monitor image section, 1 is a facsimile system 13
A system controller 2 for controlling the image information, a scanner for reading image information of an original, a reference numeral 21 for an image reading sensor of the scanner 2, and a reference numeral 3 for an image processing unit for converting an analog image signal output from the scanner 2 into digital image data,
Reference numeral 5 is an encoder that encodes digital image data output from the image processing unit 3 by the system controller 1 via the system bus, and 7 is connected to a telephone line to switch between a facsimile signal and a voice signal for transmission and reception. The NCU unit 8 for performing the operation is connected to the NCU unit 7 and the system controller 1 and is a modem unit for converting digital encoded image data into a signal which can be transmitted through a telephone line.
System controller 1 via U unit 7 and system bus
Connected to the voice input / output unit for inputting / outputting voice, 22 is a speaker of the voice input / output unit 6, 23 is a microphone of the voice input / output unit 6, and 4 is output from the modem unit 8 via the system bus by the system controller 1. A memory for storing the received digital encoded image data or the digital encoded image data output from the encoder 5, 9
Is a key input unit for selecting the function and operation of the facsimile system 13, 10 is a display unit for confirming the state of the facsimile system 13, and 12 is a system for receiving the received digital encoded image data output from the memory 4. A floppy disk drive for recording on the floppy disk 14 via the system bus by the controller 1;
Reference numeral 11 is a floppy disk controller for connecting the floppy disk drive 12 to the system controller 1 for control.

The operation of the facsimile system 13 during transmission will be described. An image storage key is input from the key input unit 9 of the facsimile system 13, and the image information of the document to be sent is read by the image reading sensor 21 of the scanner 2 attached to the receiver 20. The analog image signal output from the scanner 2 is input to the image processing unit 3, and the image processing unit 3 performs shading correction and analog / digital conversion of the analog image signal. The digital image data output from the image processing unit 3 is transferred by the system controller 1 to the encoder 5 via the system bus,
Encodes digital image data. Further, the digital encoded image data output from the encoder 5 is transferred by the system controller 1 to the memory 4 via the system bus and stores the digital encoded image data. Enter the telephone number of the person you want to send from the key input unit 9 and output it to the telephone line through the voice input / output unit 6 and the NCU unit 7 by the system controller 1 to open the telephone line,
By pressing the transmission start key of the key input unit 9, the digital encoded image data stored in the memory 4 is transferred by the system controller 1 to the modem unit 8 via the system bus, and is transferred to the telephone line through the NCU unit 7. Send.

Next, the operation of the facsimile system 13 when receiving will be described. The facsimile signal transmitted from the telephone line is received by the modem unit 8 through the NCU unit 7 and converted into digital encoded image data.
The digital encoded image data output from the modem unit 8 is transferred by the system controller 1 to the memory 4 via the system bus, and the digital encoded image data is stored. The digital encoded image data output from the memory 4 is converted into the format of the personal computer 17 by the system controller 1 and transferred from the floppy disk controller 11 to the floppy disk drive 12 via the system bus. The transferred digital encoded image data is recorded on the floppy disk 14 by the floppy disk drive 12. The digital coded image data stored in the floppy disk 14 is read by the personal computer 17, the digital coded image data read by the decoding unit 15 is decoded, and the digital image data converted into a bit pattern is monitored. Screen part 16
Display image information on.

<Fourth Embodiment> In FIG. 5, the image data created by the personal computer 17 is stored in the floppy disk 14, and the image data stored in the floppy disk 14 is read by the floppy disk drive 12 of the facsimile system 13. However, the read image data can be transmitted through the encoder 5, the modem unit 8 and the NCU unit 7.

<Fifth Embodiment> Instead of the floppy disk 14 shown in FIG. 5, an optical disk capable of optically recording or reading is used. According to this embodiment, the facsimile device can be made compact.

<Sixth Embodiment> A personal word processor is used instead of the personal computer 17 shown in FIG. According to this embodiment, the facsimile device can be made compact.

[0024]

According to the present invention, the scanner section of the facsimile machine and the receiver section of the telephone are integrated, the printer for outputting the image data is eliminated, and the received image data is stored in the floppy disk. Check the image data stored on the floppy disk using a personal computer. As a result, the facsimile device can be made compact.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a side view showing a facsimile device.

FIG. 3 is a side view showing a receiver.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... System controller, 2 ... Scanner, 6 ... Voice input / output section, 7 ... NCU section, 8 ... Modem section, 11 ... Floppy disk controller, 12 ... Floppy disk drive, 14 ... Floppy disk, 17 ... Personal computer, 20 ... Handset, 21 ... Image reading sensor, 22 ... Speaker, 23 ... Microphone.

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Motoo Oga 1410 Inada, Katsuta City, Ibaraki Prefecture Hitachi, Ltd. AV Equipment Division

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A system controller for controlling a facsimile system, a memory for storing digitally encoded image data, a scanner for inputting image information of an original, and a voice input / output section for inputting / outputting voice. A facsimile apparatus having an NCU unit connected to a telephone line for converting transmission / reception and a modem unit for converting the digital encoded image data so that the digital encoded image data can be transmitted through the telephone line, comprising: an image reading sensor of the scanner; A facsimile apparatus, wherein a speaker and a microphone of an output unit are integrated with a receiver, and the receiver receives and outputs voice and reads images. 2. A system controller for controlling a facsimile system, a memory for storing digitally encoded image data, a scanner for inputting image information of a document, and a voice input / output section capable of inputting / outputting voice. A facsimile apparatus having an NCU unit connected to a telephone line for conversion of transmission and reception, and a modem unit for converting the digital encoded image data so as to be transmitted through the telephone line, wherein an image reading sensor of the scanner and a document position sensor And a speaker and a microphone of the voice input / output unit are integrated with a receiver, and the receiver receives and outputs voice and reads images. 3. A floppy disk drive for recording or reading on a floppy disk the digital encoded image data output from the memory and converted into a personal computer format by the system controller. A decoding unit configured by a floppy disk controller for connecting and controlling the floppy disk drive to the system controller, storing the digital encoded image data in the floppy disk, and decoding the digital encoded image data. And the digital encoded image data obtained by reading and decoding the digital encoded image data from the floppy disk by a personal computer having a monitor screen section for displaying digital image data. Facsimile machine to check the data in the monitor screen section. 4. A floppy disk drive for recording or reading the digital coded image data on a floppy disk, and a floppy disk drive connected to the system controller to control the floppy disk drive. A floppy disk controller and an encoder that encodes the digital coded image data. The digital coded image data is stored in the floppy disk in which the digital coded image data created by a personal computer is stored. The digital encoded image data that has been read out and format-converted so that it can be transmitted to the telephone line by the system controller is encoded by an encoder, and the encoded image data output from the encoder is transferred to a modem section. Facsimile device for transmitting to said telephone line through the CU unit. 5. An optical disk capable of optically recording or reading instead of the floppy disk, and a device capable of recording or reading the digital encoded image data on the optical disk. Facsimile device to configure. 6. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a personal word processor is used instead of the personal computer.