JPH06319010A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent a duplicate from being distributed to others and to improve operation efficiency by adding information showing multiple output to recording information of each piece when the received information is outputted repeatedly. CONSTITUTION:A specific transmission destination to which the information is outputted repeatedly is registered in a register circuit 34 and distribution destinations of a receiver side to which the information is outputted repeatedly are registered in a register circuit 34. Then when facsimile reception is selected and its opposite destination is the specific destination registered in the register circuit 34, the information is outputted repeatedly to the distribution destinations registered in the register circuit 36. At this time, page information into which a message showing the multiple output, a distribution destination corresponding to record information which is currently outputted, and other distribution destinations corresponding to the record information are entered is added prior to the output of received information of a 1st page.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus capable of outputting a plurality of received information on the receiver side.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a facsimile apparatus has been provided which outputs a plurality of received information on the receiver side. In addition, in such a facsimile device, when it is selected to output a plurality of copies in advance, a plurality of pieces of received information are output, and individual output addresses of each copy are output as distribution destinations. Devices have also been proposed.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional facsimile apparatus, since only one distribution destination is entered in each received document output from a plurality of copies, a person who receives one copy of the received document does not have the same destination. Will be able to recognize only the recipients entered in the manuscript, and cannot recognize whether this manuscript was sent only to himself or to other people. Therefore, depending on the content of the information, it may be considered that it is better to distribute it to other departments. In this case, it will be necessary to confirm whether it is distributed to other distribution destinations by some method, etc. There was a drawback that it was very troublesome.

According to the present invention, when a manuscript received by a plurality of copies is distributed to a plurality of distribution destinations, the contents of the distribution can be clearly shown to the recipients of the manuscript, and unnecessary confusion can be eliminated. The purpose is to provide.

[0005]

According to the present invention, in a facsimile apparatus capable of outputting a plurality of copies of reception information, when a plurality of copies of the reception information are output, a plurality of copies are output to the record information of each copy. And information indicating a distribution destination to which the record information is to be distributed, and information indicating each distribution destination corresponding to the other record information are added together.

As a result, in a facsimile apparatus that outputs a plurality of received information, it becomes possible to easily recognize whether the received information is output by a plurality of receivers. Further, when outputting a plurality of copies is selected, it becomes possible to recognize all the distribution destinations. Therefore, it becomes possible to effectively use the function of outputting a plurality of copies of received information on the receiver side.

[0007]

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

The NCU (network control unit) 2 is connected to the terminal of the line in order to use the telephone network for data communication and the like,
It controls the connection of the telephone switching network, switches to the data communication path, and holds the loop. If the signal level (signal line 38a) from the control circuit 38 is "0", the NCU 2 connects the telephone line 2a to the telephone 4 side, and if the signal level is "1", the telephone line 2a is connected. It is connected to the facsimile machine side.
In the normal state, the telephone line 2a is connected to the telephone 4 side.

The hybrid circuit 6 separates the transmission system signal and the reception system signal, sends the transmission signal from the addition circuit 16 to the telephone line 2a via the NCU 2, and receives the signal from the other side via the NCU 2. , V29 demodulator 20 and V21 demodulator 18 via signal line 6a.

The V21 modulator 8 is a modulator for performing the modulation based on the well-known CCITT recommendation V21, modulates a procedure signal (signal line 38b) from the control circuit 38, and sends it to the adding circuit 16 through the signal line 8a. To do.

The reading circuit 10 sequentially reads an image signal for one line in the main scanning direction from a transmission document, creates a signal string representing binary values of white and black, and sends this data from the signal line 10a to the encoding circuit 12. It is sent by an image pickup device such as a CCD (charge coupled device) and an optical system.

The encoding circuit 12 inputs the read data output to the signal line 10a, encodes it (MH encoding or MR encoding), and outputs it from the signal line 12a.

The V27ter or V29 modulator 14 receives the encoded data from the signal line 12a, and outputs the known CCI.
Modulation based on TT recommendation V27ter (differential phase modulation) or V29 (quadrature modulation) is performed, and this modulation data is output to the addition circuit 16 through the signal line 14a.

The adder circuit 16 is a circuit for adding the outputs of the modulators 8 and 14. The output of the adder circuit 16 is sent to the hybrid circuit 6.

The V21 demodulator 18 performs demodulation based on the well-known CCITT recommendation V21. The demodulator 18 receives the procedure signal from the hybrid circuit 6 through the signal line 6a, performs V21 demodulation, and sends the demodulated data to the control circuit 38 through the signal line 18a.

The V27ter or V29 demodulator 20 performs demodulation based on the well-known CCITT recommendation V27ter or V29. The demodulator 20 receives the modulated image signal from the hybrid circuit 6, demodulates it, and sends the demodulated data to the memory circuit 22 and the decoding circuit 30 through the signal line 20a.

The memory circuit 22 stores the demodulated data output to the signal line 20a under the control of the signal line 38c from the control circuit 38, and stores the stored data from the signal line 22a to the decoding circuit 24. To be sent to.

The decoding circuit 24 is a circuit for decoding (MH decoding or MR decoding) the data from the signal line 22a, and the decoded data is stored in the recording circuit 26 via the signal line 24a. Output.

The recording circuit 26 includes a signal line 24a and a signal line 2
This is a circuit for inputting the data output to 8a and sequentially recording one line at a time.

The information generating circuit 28 outputs information indicating that a plurality of copies are being output to the signal line 38d, information indicating the distribution destination thereof, and further information based on halftone dots, and this information is output as a dot pattern. Circuit that outputs the signal to the signal line 28a as a negative signal.

The decoding circuit 30 is a circuit which inputs a signal output to the signal line 20a and outputs MH-decoded or MR-decoded data to the signal line 30a.

The operation unit 32 includes a numeric keypad, a one-touch dial key, a speed dial key, a transmission destination registration button for outputting a plurality of copies, a plurality of distribution destination registration buttons for output corresponding to each group, and the like. The key information that has a key and is pressed is output to the signal line 32a.

The registration circuit 34 is a circuit for registering the other party who outputs a plurality of copies. In this embodiment, 5 groups can be registered. Then, a plurality of transmission destinations can be registered for each group. By registering a plurality of transmission destinations in this manner, it becomes possible to output a plurality of copies of information transmitted from a plurality of transmission destinations by a common process.

When registering in the registration circuit 34, a group number (any one of 01 to 05, for example, 01), a space, and a group number are registered in the signal line 34a. Telephone numbers of a plurality of transmission destinations (for example, 03-3467-1111, 03-3485)
-1122) is output, a write pulse is generated on the signal line 38e. Further, when reading the data registered in the registration circuit 34, if a read pulse is generated on the signal line 38f after outputting the group number (for example, 01) to the signal line 34a, the group is generated. Corresponding to the number 01, the registered telephone number (for example, 03-3467-111
1, space, 03-3485-1122) is signal line 3
4a is output.

The registration circuit 36 is a circuit for registering a plurality of distribution destinations to be output corresponding to each group described above. When registering a plurality of distribution destinations in the registration circuit 36, a group number (one of 01 to 05, for example, 02) is output to the signal line 36a, and a plurality of distributions are output corresponding to the group. After outputting the destination (for example, the first facsimile development section, the second facsimile development section, the facsimile product planning section, the facsimile planning section), a write pulse is generated on the signal line 38g. When the data registered in the registration circuit 36 is read out, a group number (for example, 02) is output to the signal line 36a, and then a read pulse is generated on the signal line 38h. A plurality of distribution destinations registered in correspondence with (for example, the first facsimile development department, the space, the second facsimile development department, the space, the facsimile product planning department, the space, the facsimile planning department)
It is output to the signal line 36a.

In the present embodiment, the control circuit 38 mainly performs the following control operation. First, a receiver that outputs a plurality of received information is registered on the receiver side, and a plurality of copies are output when receiving from a specific destination. Here, when a plurality of received information is output, information indicating that a plurality of copies are output is added to each record information, and information indicating a distribution destination corresponding to one of each record information, Information indicating the distribution destination corresponding to the other recorded information is added. Then, a page different from the received information is provided and these additional information are added one page before the received information.

2 and 3 are flow charts showing the processing operation of the control circuit 38 in this embodiment.

First, in S42, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 38a to turn off the CML, and S
At 44, it is determined whether or not the registration of the specific transmission destination for outputting a plurality of copies has been selected. Then, when the registration of the specific transmission destination is selected, the process proceeds to S46, and the specific transmission destinations that output a plurality of copies are registered in the registration circuit 34, for example, in group 0.
Register to 1.

If the registration of the specific transmission destination has not been selected, the process proceeds to S48, where it is determined whether the registration of the distribution destination on the receiver side for outputting a plurality of copies has been selected. When the registration of the distribution destination is selected, the process proceeds to S50, and the distribution destination on the receiver side that outputs a plurality of copies is registered in, for example, the group 01 of the registration circuit 36.

If the distribution destination registration is not selected, the flow advances to step S52 to determine whether or not facsimile reception is selected. If the facsimile reception is not selected, the process proceeds to S54, other processing is performed, and the process returns to the standby state (S42).

When the facsimile reception is selected,
Proceeding to S56, the signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 38a to turn off the CML, and the pre-procedure is executed in S58.

Next, in S60, it is judged whether or not the destination included in the TSI signal transmitted from the destination is registered in the registration circuit 34, and whether or not the destination is a specific transmission destination for outputting a plurality of copies. It is determined whether or not.

If it is not the specific transmission destination that outputs a plurality of copies, the process proceeds to S62 to receive the image signal and output one copy. Then, after the post-procedure (S64), the process returns to the standby state (S42).

In the case of a specific transmission destination which outputs a plurality of copies, the process proceeds to S66 and thereafter, and information indicating that a plurality of copies are output and information indicating a distribution destination corresponding to the record information being output. , And information indicating each distribution destination corresponding to the other recorded information is added to the received information and output to output a plurality of copies. In the reception after S66, the memory circuit 2
2, but the memory circuit 22 does not need to receive the signal in S62.

That is, in S66, the received information is stored in the memory circuit 22 via the signal line 38c. And S
At 68, it is judged whether or not the reception of one page is completed. If the reception of one page is not completed, the process returns to S66 to continue the processing, and when the reception of one page is completed, S70.
Go to and perform the intermediate steps. In S72, it is determined whether or not there is a next page. If there is a next page, the process returns to S66 to repeat the process for the next page. If there is no next page, the process proceeds to S74 to execute the post-procedure.

Next, in S76, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 38a to turn off the CML, and S
At 78, a plurality of copies are output corresponding to the distribution destination registered in the registration circuit 36. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a specific example of the information of the first page output prior to the reception information when outputting a plurality of copies. As shown in the figure, prior to the received information on the first page, enter the fact that multiple copies have been output, the distribution destination corresponding to the currently output recorded information, and each distribution destination corresponding to other recorded information. Add the page information you made.

The distribution destinations on the receiver side for outputting a plurality of copies are the first facsimile development section, the second facsimile development section, the facsimile product planning section, and the facsimile planning section. Then, in FIG. 4A, the fact that the distribution destination of the recorded information is that of the first facsimile development unit and a plurality of copies are output, and in addition, the second facsimile development unit, the facsimile product planning unit, and the facsimile It records that it will be output and distributed to the planning department as well. Also, FIG. 4 (B)
Indicates that the distribution destination of the recorded information is the second facsimile development department, and multiple sheets are output, and in addition, it is also output to the first facsimile development department, the facsimile product planning department, and the facsimile planning department. It records that it will be distributed. In addition to this, similar information is output to the facsimile product planning unit and the facsimile planning unit before recording the received information.

In S80, it is judged whether or not the output to all the distribution destinations is completed, and if not completed, S78.
If it is completed, the process proceeds to S42.

In the above embodiment, the information indicating that a plurality of copies are output and the distribution destination information are output as separate pages prior to the received information. However, as a second embodiment of the present invention, Alternatively, these pieces of information may be recorded by being included in the reception information of the first page.

Further, in the above embodiment, a plurality of copies are output only when receiving from a specific transmitter. However, as a third embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of copies are designated from the transmitter to the receiver. Multiple copies may be output only when there is an error. Also in the output of a plurality of copies, information indicating that a plurality of copies have been output, the distribution destination corresponding to the record information, and the distribution destination information corresponding to other record information are added.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the part of the operation in this case which is different from the first embodiment (FIGS. 2 and 3).

In FIG. 5, S90 represents the above S56. Then, in S92, the pre-procedure is performed, but it notifies the partner transmitter that it has a function of outputting a plurality of copies.

Next, in S94, it is judged whether or not there is an instruction to output a plurality of copies from the transmitter. If there is an instruction to output a plurality of copies, the process proceeds to S98 (S66). It proceeds to S96 (S62).

Further, in the operation of the first embodiment (FIGS. 2 and 3), only one destination group for outputting a plurality of copies was considered. However, as a fourth embodiment of the present invention, by registering a plurality of distribution destination groups that output a plurality of copies, registering transmission destinations corresponding to these groups, and checking the destinations during the receiving operation. If the destination is registered, a plurality of copies are output corresponding to the distribution destination registered corresponding to the destination. Even in this case, each reception information includes information indicating that a plurality of copies are output,
Information of distribution destinations corresponding to the output information and information of distribution destinations other than that are added.

Specifically, the above S46, S50, S60
Process not only for group 01 but also for group 0
Execute from 1 to group 05. The above S78 is
Instead of outputting to each distribution destination registered in the group 01, it outputs to each distribution destination registered corresponding to the specified group number (any one of the group 01 to the group 05). Also in the output of the plurality of copies, the distribution destination corresponding to the record information, the information indicating that the plurality of copies are output, and the distribution destination corresponding to the other record information are the first.
Add as shown in the example (FIG. 4).

Further, in the above fourth embodiment, the destinations are registered corresponding to a plurality of groups, the destinations are checked at the time of receiving operation, and a plurality of copies are output corresponding to the distribution destinations of the corresponding group. However, as a fifth embodiment of the present invention, a group for outputting a plurality of copies may be designated by the transmitter and a plurality of copies may be output to the distribution destinations registered in the designated group.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing a part of the operation in this case which is different from the first embodiment (FIGS. 2 and 3).

First, S100 represents the above S56. Then, the pre-procedure is executed in S102. Here, the partner transmitter is notified that it has a plurality of destination groups for outputting a plurality of copies and has a function for outputting a plurality of copies.

Next, in S104, it is judged whether or not a plurality of copies are designated from the transmitter and a group number is designated. If these designations are made, S is determined.
The process proceeds to 106 (S66), and a plurality of copies are output to each distribution destination registered corresponding to the designated group.

Further, even if there is only a designation for outputting a plurality of copies in S104 and no designation of a group number, S106 is performed.
Proceeding to (S66), a plurality of copies are output to the distribution destination registered corresponding to the group number 01. Also, S
If there is no designation to output multiple copies in 104, S108.
Proceed to (S62 above).

Even in the case of outputting a plurality of copies as described above, the information of the distribution destination corresponding to the record information, the information indicating that the plurality of copies are output, and the information of each distribution destination corresponding to other record information are output. Add.

Further, in the above embodiment, when outputting a plurality of copies, first, the information of the distribution destination corresponding to the record information is output, then the information indicating that a plurality of copies are output, and finally, The information of each distribution destination corresponding to other recorded information was output. Therefore, in this case, the character information is rearranged for each record information to each distribution destination.

Therefore, instead of this, as the sixth embodiment of the present invention, the information of each distribution destination and the information indicating that a plurality of copies are output are all common to the record information to each distribution destination, and each distribution destination is Of the information, only the distribution destination corresponding to the record information may be subjected to processing such as enclosing with a square frame to clearly indicate that it is the distribution destination of the record information.

Specifically, only the dot pattern output method in S78 is changed. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a specific example of the recorded information in this case. That is, FIG.
FIG. 7A shows the record information for the first facsimile development section, and FIG. 7B shows the record information for the second facsimile development section.

The specific information described in the sixth embodiment may be information using other information, such as halftone dots.

Further, as described above, instead of designating a group from the transmitter, distribution destinations for outputting a plurality of copies may be designated directly by, for example, code information.

[0057]

As described above, according to the present invention,
In a facsimile machine that outputs multiple copies of received information,
It is possible to recognize whether or not a certain received document has been output on the receiver side. Also, when it is selected to output multiple copies, it is possible to recognize all the distribution destinations from a certain received document, so it is possible to prevent duplicate distribution to others and contribute to improving work efficiency. effective.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an output image in the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an output image in the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 ... NCU, 4 ... Telephone, 6 ... Hybrid circuit, 8, 14 ... Modulator, 10 ... Read circuit, 12 ... Encoding circuit, 16 ... Addition circuit, 18, 20 ... Demodulator, 22 ... Memory circuit, 24, 30 ... Decoding circuit, 26 ... Recording circuit, 28 ... Information creating circuit, 32 ... Operation part, 34 ... Destination registration circuit, 36 ... Distribution destination registration circuit, 38 ... Control circuit.

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A facsimile apparatus capable of outputting a plurality of copies of reception information, and when a plurality of copies of the reception information are output, a means for adding information indicating that a plurality of copies are being output to the record information of each copy. A facsimile machine characterized by having. 2. In claim 1, when a plurality of pieces of received information are output, information indicating a distribution destination to which the record information is to be distributed and record information other than that are distributed to the record information of each section. A facsimile machine having means for adding together with information representing each distribution destination to be added. 3. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information indicating that a plurality of copies are output and each distribution destination is added to one page of the received information. 4. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of copies are output and information indicating each distribution destination is provided in a page different from that of the reception information. 5. The separate page according to claim 4, wherein the plurality of copies are output and information indicating each distribution destination is recorded, the separate page is output before the first page of the received information. And a facsimile machine. 6. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each distribution destination when a plurality of copies are output is registered in advance on the receiver side. 7. A facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of copies are output when receiving from a specific destination. 8. A facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of copies are output when a plurality of copies are designated by the transmitter. 9. The method according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of distribution destination groups for outputting a plurality of copies,
A facsimile machine characterized by registering these at the receiver side. 10. The method according to claim 9, wherein the other party is registered corresponding to each group of the distribution destination, the other party is checked at the time of the receiving operation, and if the other party is the registered one. A facsimile apparatus, wherein a plurality of copies are output by adding information representing each distribution destination registered corresponding to the destination. 11. The distribution group according to claim 10, wherein a plurality of copies are output from the transmitter,
A facsimile machine characterized in that each distribution destination registered in a designated group is added and a plurality of copies are output. 12. In any one of claims 1 to 11, in the same format, output information of all the copies to be output from a plurality of copies is added in a state in which all information representing each distribution destination is listed, and A facsimile apparatus characterized in that it is displayed as information that has been subjected to specific processing only for distribution destinations corresponding to each part. 13. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 12, wherein, as the specific processing, the information portion of each distribution destination is a halftone dot.