JPH0654104A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To immediately recognize where the reception is received by a facsimile equipment at home by automatically calling a preliminarily registered transfer destination after the facsimile reception is terminated and transmitting a voice message including the received telephone number of an opposite party to the transfer destination. CONSTITUTION:A voice conversion part 8 is one converting character data from a message memory to voice data and is provided with a memory 81 for storing the table, etc., corresponding to character data and voice data. When the character data from a message memory are inputted in the voice conversion part 8, the voice conversion part 8 transmits the voice data corresponding to the data to a D/A conversion part 9 by referring to the table within the memory 81. In such a conversion part 9, it is not necessary that the character data corresponds to the voice data by 1:1 and the one converting voice by synthesizing the voice data of a consonant and the voice data of a vowel, for instance, is allowable. Then, an analog output is obtained from the conversion part 9.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional facsimile machine, when a facsimile machine at home receives a received document when the user is absent, the received document is temporarily stored in a memory and a pager registered in advance is called. If a person wants to see the image immediately, he / she can call the facsimile machine at home from the facsimile machine at the destination, and have the image stored in the memory of the facsimile machine at home be sent to the facsimile machine at the destination by polling transmission. What you have done is known.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional example, even if it is known that the facsimile machine is received when the facsimile machine is out of the office, it is not known from where the facsimile machine is sent until the image is output. .

It is an object of the present invention to provide a facsimile apparatus which enables the user to know the contents of a facsimile reception even if the remote location is used without actually transferring or outputting an image.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, after facsimile reception is completed, a call is automatically made to a transfer destination registered in advance, and a voice message including the received telephone number of the other party is sent to the transfer destination. With this, it is possible to immediately know where the facsimile machine at home has received, and if necessary, it is possible to take out the received image at the transfer destination.

Further, according to the present invention, an identification number is attached to a received image and the image is stored in a memory so that a facsimile machine at home is called from the outside and a plurality of received parties are sequentially listened to. DT the identification number of what you need
It is selected by the MF signal, and the transfer destination extracts it.

[0007]

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

The reading unit 1 has a CCD or the like for reading an image, and the operation unit 2 is an operation panel including a display device and various keys. In addition, the recording unit 3
A printer device for recording an image.

The control unit 4 controls the entire facsimile apparatus and has a CPU 41 as an arithmetic processing unit.
And an encoding / decoding unit 42 that encodes image data into codes such as MH, MR, and MMR, or decodes encoded data such as MH, MR, and MMR, and a memory 43 that stores various data. Have.

The memory 43 stores a registered memory area for storing a telephone number corresponding to each key of the one-touch dial or abbreviated dial, an abbreviation of the other party and a transfer destination telephone number, a work area of the CPU 41, and image data. A message memory area that stores data to be converted into voice messages, such as the image memory area to store, the telephone number of the other party read from the received TSI, and the abbreviation obtained by searching the registered memory area from the telephone number. Includes and.

The modem 5 is for modulating / demodulating a facsimile transmission / reception signal, and the changeover switch 6 is
It is a switch that switches the output signal between the signal from the modem 5 and the voice from the voice conversion unit 8. Also, NCU
Reference numeral 7 is for performing operations such as connecting the line to a telephone or a modem.

The voice conversion unit 8 converts the character data from the message memory into voice data,
It has a memory 81 for storing a table or the like of correspondence between character data and voice data. In the first embodiment, when character data (0-9, ASCII code, etc.) from the message memory is input to the voice conversion unit 8, the voice conversion unit 8 refers to the table in the memory 81, The voice data corresponding to the data is sent to the D / A conversion unit 9. The voice conversion unit 8 does not need to have one-to-one correspondence between the character data and the voice data. For example, the consonant voice data and the vowel voice data are combined and converted into voice. It does not matter if it does. The D / A converter 9 D / A converts the audio data to convert it into analog audio.

Next, FIG. 2 is a flow chart for explaining the transfer mode of the second embodiment.

In this embodiment, before the facsimile apparatus is set in the transfer mode, the transfer destination telephone number (for example, the cell phone number of the user's mobile phone, 11-1000) is registered by a predetermined key operation. . That is, the operation unit 2
The transfer destination telephone number input from is registered in the registration area of the memory 43.

In such a registered state, the telephone number 123-4567 is sent to the facsimile set in the transfer mode.
It is assumed that there is a facsimile reception from. First, if Ci is detected in S1, the process proceeds to S2 to detect CNG, and if CNG is not detected, it is determined that the other party is not a facsimile machine, and the process proceeds to S3, "I am currently out of office. Please call back the mobile phone 11-1000. " When the message has been output, the process proceeds to S12 and the line is released.

If CNG is detected in S2,
Proceed to S4 to move to facsimile reception. First, in S4, the other party's telephone number 1 is selected from the TSI signal in the G3 pre-procedure.
23-4567 is read and stored in the message memory area of the memory 43.

Next, in S5, the registration area of the memory 43 is searched to determine whether 123-4567 is registered in the one-touch dial or the speed dial.
If it is a registered number, proceed to S6,
The abbreviation of the other party registered corresponding to that number is read and also stored in the message memory area, and the process proceeds to S7. If it is determined in S5 that the reception is from a number that has not been registered, the process directly proceeds to S7.

Next, in S7, an image is received. Then, the received image is recorded by the recording unit 3,
It is also stored in the image memory area of the memory 43. In addition,
Although the received image is recorded here, it may be an alternative reception in which only the image is stored in the memory. And
When the reception is completed, the process proceeds to S8 and the line is released.

Next, in S9, the transfer destination telephone number 11-1000 is read from the registration area of the memory 43 and a call is made with this number. Then, it waits for the voice to be detected (S10). When the voice is detected, the process proceeds to S11,
The telephone number 123-4567 of the destination stored in the message memory area and the abbreviation of the destination (only the telephone number if there is no abbreviation) are sent to the voice conversion unit 8.

Here, the voice conversion unit 8 finds voice data corresponding to the sent character data by using the table of the memory 81, sends them to the D / A conversion unit 9 in order, and converts them into analog voice signals. And sends it out (for example, "A facsimile has been received from (other party abbreviation name) 123-4567"). At this time, the changeover switch 6
Must be set on the D / A conversion unit 9 side.

When the message has been sent, S
12, the line is released and the process ends. If no voice is detected in S10, the process proceeds to S12, the line is opened, and the process ends.

In this way, the person who hears this voice message at the transfer destination can know where or from whom the facsimile was received. Then, if the user wants to immediately see the received image, the received image remains in the image memory area, so that the image can be retrieved at the transfer destination by polling.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a facsimile machine with an answering machine function of the second embodiment. The same components as those in FIG. 1 will be described with the same reference numerals.

In addition to the configuration of the first embodiment, the facsimile apparatus of the second embodiment has an A / D conversion section 10 for A / D converting voice and converting it into digital voice data, and this A / D converter. A voice encoder 1 that encodes voice data from the D converter 10 and sends it to the data memory area of the memory 43.
1, a voice decoding unit 12 for decoding response voice data from the message memory area of the memory 43, a changeover switch 61 for switching an output between a signal from the modem 5 and a voice from the D / A conversion unit 9, Input the modem 5
To the A / D converter 10 and the changeover switch 62.

In the facsimile apparatus of the second embodiment, if the incoming call is voice from a telephone, a voice message is encoded and recorded as digital data, and if it is image data from the facsimile apparatus, the image data and the other party are recorded. If the previous telephone number and the telephone number registered in the apparatus are stored, the abbreviated name of the other party registered therein and the identification number indicating the image data are stored.

Specifically, the telephone number of the other party is read from the TSI in the pre-procedure of G3 and written in the data memory area. Further, the registration area of the memory 43 is searched for whether this telephone number is registered in the one-touch dial or speed dial, and the abbreviation of the other party is written in the data memory area.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which these audio data, image data, etc. are stored in the data memory area of the memory 43.

In FIG. 4, data 21-1, 21-2
Is voice data obtained by encoding a voice message with, for example, ADM, and the data 22-1 and 22-2 are character data of the destination telephone number. Also, data 2
3-1 and 23-2 are character data of partner abbreviations, and data 24-1 to 24-4 are character data of identification numbers. Furthermore, data 25-1, 25-2
Is the received image data. In the first digit of the identification number, "0" indicates a voice message and "1" indicates image data.

Next, FIGS. 5 to 7 are flow charts for explaining the receiving operation of the second embodiment.

Here, the telephone number 1 is sent to the facsimile device.
Suppose there is an incoming call from 23-4567. First, S21
When Ci is detected in, the process proceeds to S22, and CNG is detected. If CNG is not detected in S22, it is determined that the other party is not a facsimile machine, and S2
Proceed to step 3 and send out the message "I'm away now. Please give me a message after the dial tone." When the message is finished, the process proceeds to S24 and DTMF
Is detected. The DTMF is detected by the modem 5.

If the DTMF is not detected in S24, the process proceeds to S25 and a dial tone is sent. The time for detecting DTMF is about 5 seconds. Then, in S26, a voice message is recorded. At this time, the identification number whose first digit is “0” is written in the data area of the memory 43. And when the message ends,
The process proceeds to S27, the line is released, and the communication ends.

If CNG is detected in S22, it is determined that the other party is a facsimile machine, and in S28 the telephone number (1
23-4567) and writes it in the data memory area of the memory 43. Then, in S29, the registration area of the memory 43 is searched to determine whether or not this number is registered in the one-touch dial or speed dial. If it is determined in S29 that the telephone number of the other party is registered, the process proceeds to S30, the abbreviation of the other party corresponding to the telephone number is written in the data memory area, and S3 is set.
Go to 1. If it is determined in S29 that the telephone number of the other party is not registered, the process directly proceeds to S31.

At S31, the identification number with the first digit being "1" is written in the data memory area. Further, in S32, the image is received and the image data is written in the data memory area. When the reception is completed, the process proceeds to S27, the line is released, and the communication is completed.

If DTMF is detected in S24, the process proceeds to S33. A person making a telephone call from outside can pull out the image received by the facsimile apparatus with an answering machine of this embodiment by pressing DTMF '00' here, and can be recorded by pushing DTMF '11'. Message, or the telephone number and abbreviation of the other party who received the facsimile device can be heard. Therefore, it is determined whether the DTMF detected in S33 is "00". If not "00", it is determined in S34 whether the detected DTMF is "11". If not "11", the process returns to S23 and the message is sent again.

If it is determined in S34 that DTMF is "11", the process proceeds to S35. In S35, it is determined whether the data is voice data or image data according to the first digit of the identification number stored in the data memory area. If it is image data, the process proceeds to S36, in which the identification number is sent from the data memory area to the voice conversion unit 8, converted into voice data, D / A converted, and transmitted as voice. next,
In S37, the other party's abbreviation is sent from the data memory area to the voice conversion unit 8, converted into voice data, D / A converted and transmitted as voice.

If there is no abbreviated character data, that is, if the destination telephone number is not registered, nothing is done.

Then, in S38, the telephone number of the other party is sent from the data memory to the voice converting unit 8, D / A converted as voice data and transmitted as voice, and the process proceeds to S40.
If it is determined in S35 that the data is voice data, the process proceeds to S39, the voice data in the data memory is decoded, D / A converted, and the recorded voice is transmitted.
Go to 0.

In S40, it is determined whether or not all the data in the data memory area has been transmitted. If all the data has not been transmitted, the process proceeds to S41, the next data is accessed, and the process returns to S35. In addition, in S40,
When it is confirmed that all the data has been transmitted, the process proceeds to S42, and a message "the received data is above" is transmitted.

Then, in S43, DT is executed for about 10 seconds.
Monitor the MF. If DTMF is '00', the process proceeds to S44. Also, if DTMF cannot be detected,
Or when receiving DTMF other than '00',
The process proceeds to S27, the line is released, and the communication ends.

If the DTMF detected in S33 is "00", the process also goes to S44. And S44
In, the message "Please give me the identification number" is sent. The person calling from outside pushes a three-digit identification number here. Then, in S45, the DTM
It is determined whether or not F has been received for 3 digits, and when 3 digits have been received, the process proceeds to S46 and the image corresponding to the received identification number is transmitted. Then, when the image transmission is completed, the process proceeds to S27, and the communication is completed.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In the conventional facsimile apparatus, for example, when a guide is sent and it is desired that the attendance / non-participation be notified, the attendance / non-participation must be confirmed by telephone after the guide is sent by the facsimile. did not become. In addition, there were functions such as an advance call and a telephone reservation function, but in any case, both myself and the other party had to be in front of the facsimile machine (that is, the telephone).

Therefore, in the third embodiment of the present invention, the voice message is recorded and the voice transmitting means capable of transmitting the voice message, the DTMF signal detecting means, and the DTMF signal detected by the DTMF signal detecting means are added to the communication result. And a means for switching and transmitting the voice from the voice transmitting means and the signal from the modem are provided.
Executed by selecting whether to send an image, send a voice message, or send nothing by TMF signal, and store the communication result together with the DTMF signal received from the other party so that it can be printed out later. It is a thing.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention. The same components as those in FIG. 1 will be described with the same reference numerals.

In FIG. 8, the control unit 4 is provided with a timer 31 for various clocks, a memory 32 for storing a communication result report and the like, a reading buffer 33 for accumulating image data from the reading unit 1, and a DTMF signal. DTMF to detect
A detector 34, a tone detector 35 for detecting a tone signal, etc. are included.

The voice sending unit 13 is capable of recording a voice message and has a function of sending the recorded message.

The other reading unit 1, operating unit 2, recording unit 3, modem 5, NCU 7 and the like are common to the above-described embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a circuit diagram showing the structure of the NCU 7.

The CML relay 61 switches the connection to the line between the facsimile side and the slave telephone side, and the P relay 62 generates a dial pulse. The RET coil 63 forms a direct current loop, and the hybrid transformer 64 insulates direct current between the line side and the modem 5 side during facsimile communication.

The Ci detector 65 detects Ci (call signal), and the audio transformer 66 detects the signal when the line is connected to the telephone side. It insulates the direct current between and.

The change-over switch 67 is a switch for changing over the signal from the hybrid transformer 64 and the signal from the audio transformer 66 into a reception signal, and the change-over switch 68 is a signal from the modem 5 and the voice transmitting section 13. It is a switch for switching between the voice message from and the transmission message.

Next, the flow of signals will be described with reference to FIG.

The CML relay 61 is on the slave telephone side in the standby state, and when Ci arrives, a signal is sent from the Ci detector 65 to the controller 4. Switch 67
It is usually on the hybrid transformer 64 side. The switch 67 is located on the side of the audio transformer 66 when the answering machine is connected to the slave telephone, the facsimile machine is in the answering machine mode, and the CNG signal or the DTMF signal is monitored after the answering machine is activated. Only in case. In this embodiment, in the answering machine mode, CNG detection for switching between facsimile and telephone is performed after the answering machine is activated by Ci. Therefore, it is necessary to receive the signal through the route from the audio transformer 66.

The signal from the switch 67 is input to the modem 5 and also to the DTMF detection section 34 and the tone detection section 35. The switch 68 is normally on the modem 5 side, and is on the voice sending unit 13 side only when sending a voice message.

Next, FIG. 10 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the control unit 4 in the case of transmitting a guide and confirming the participation or non-participation of the other party in the third embodiment.

First, in S51, the other party is dialed. If the transmission is timer memory transmission here, timer 3
When the time designated by 1 comes, the number stored in the memory 33 is read and the number is dialed.

Next, in S52, it is determined whether or not the CED is detected by the tone detecting section 35. And
If CED is detected, the process proceeds to S59, and if not detected, the process proceeds to S53.

In S53, it is determined whether or not a voice call has arrived. It should be noted that the sound detection is determined by the tone detection unit 35 by detecting many frequency components on average. If it is determined in S53 that it is a voice, the process proceeds to S55, and if it is not determined that it is a voice, the process proceeds to S54.

In S54, it is determined whether the timer 31 has timed out. If it has not timed out, S
Returning to 52, if the time-out has occurred, it shifts to the redial standby. In this embodiment, the time set in the timer at this time is about 30 seconds, and S52 to S54 for 30 seconds.
Will be going around the loop.

Now, when the voice is detected in S53, S55
Then, the first message is transmitted from the voice transmitting unit 13. This first message is a simple guide such as the date and time and place, and if you are going to participate and if you are receiving it at a terminal that can now switch to facsimile, DTMF ”
1 ”, if you do not participate, DTMF“ 2 ”If you participate, if you are not receiving at the terminal that can switch to facsimile now, a message instructing you to press DTMF“ 3 ” It is supposed to be included.

Next, in S56a to S56c, DT
Detect MF. If not detected, the process proceeds to S57, and it is determined whether the timer 31 has timed out. If it has not timed out, the process returns to S56, and if it has timed out, the process proceeds to S59. In the present embodiment, the time set in the timer at this time is about 5 seconds, and the loop of S56 to S57 is repeated for 5 seconds.

When the DTMF "1" is received in S56c, the process proceeds to S58 and the DTMF "1" is stored in the memory 32. Then, in S59, the invitation is transmitted, and in S60
Waiting for the transmission to end in step S65.

If DTMF "2" is received in S56b, it is not necessary to send a guide, so the process proceeds to S61 and DTM.
F "2" is stored in the memory 32, and the process proceeds to S65.

When the DTMF "3" is received in S56a, the process proceeds to S62, the DTMF "3" is stored in the memory 32, and the second message is sent out in S63. This second message informs that a guide letter can be sent by polling, the polling ID of its own facsimile, and DTMF ("5" in this embodiment) for instructing remote reception. As a result, the other party can register this polling ID and pull out the guide by polling. Then, it waits for the message to end in S63, and proceeds to S65.

In step S65, the line is opened and the communication ends.

By the way, the received DTMF ("1",
“2” or “3”) is attached to the communication result and stored in the memory 3
Stored in 2. Therefore, by outputting the communication result report later, the telephone number of the other party and the D received from the other party
You can know TMF (participation or non-participation). If the DTMF is "1", it means that the other party participated and also sent the invitation. If the DTMF is "2", the other party will not participate. If the DTMF is "3", the other party has joined, but the invitation has not been sent yet. And, if the DTMF is not stored, it is not yet known whether the other party participates or does not participate. In addition, when the partner machine automatically receives the invitation, the invitation is sent. If the other party responded with a telephone that can only produce pulse signals, the invitation has not yet been sent.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the exchange of signals when DTMF "1" returns from the other party after sending the first message, that is, when the DTMF "1" joins and facsimile reception can be performed immediately. .

As shown in the figure, the other party sends DTMF "1" and then presses the start button to move to facsimile reception. After receiving DTMF "1", the other side automatically switches to facsimile transmission. .

Next, FIG. 12 is a flow chart for explaining the polling operation of the control unit 4 in the answering machine mode.

First, in S71, it is determined whether or not Ci has arrived, and if Ci is not detected, S71 is repeated. If Ci is detected, the process proceeds to S72, CNG is detected, and if CNG is detected, the process proceeds to S75.

If CNG is not detected, the process proceeds to S73 to detect DTMF. When a predetermined remote reception DTMF signal ("5" in this embodiment) is detected, the process proceeds to S75.

If the DTMF signal is not detected, S
In step 74, it is determined whether the timer 31 has timed out, and if it has timed out, S71 (standby)
Return to. However, while the facsimile side is on standby, the message is recorded on the answering machine side. Also,
If it has not timed out, the process returns to S72 and S72 to S
Repeat up to 74. In this embodiment, the time set in the timer at this time is about 20 seconds.

Next, in S75, DIS is transmitted, and in S76
Then, it is determined whether DCS is received. if,
If DCS is received, the process proceeds to S77, normal reception is performed, and if not received, the process proceeds to S79.

In S77, the image sent from the other party is received, and in S78, the reception is awaited. And
When the reception is completed, the process proceeds to S83.

On the other hand, in S79, it is determined whether or not the DTC is received. When the DTC is received, the process proceeds to S80 and the polling operation is performed. If no DTC is received, the process proceeds to S84.

In S80, it is determined whether the polling IDs match from the NSC sent together with the DTC. If they match, proceed to S81,
If they do not match, the process proceeds to S85.

In S81, the image read by the reading unit 1,
Alternatively, the image stored in the image memory 33 is transmitted. Then, it waits for the transmission to be completed in S82, and when it is completed, the process proceeds to S83, the line is released and the communication is completed.

Next, in S84, it is determined whether or not the timer 31 has timed out. Then, if it has timed out, the process proceeds to S85, and if it has not timed out, the process returns to S75 to continue checking the received binary signal. The set value of the timer at this time is about 30 seconds here.

In S85, the line is opened and the communication is ended. However, at this time, because of some error termination, the fact that an error has occurred is stored in the communication result.

FIG. 13 shows that the facsimile machine of the user is in the answering machine mode and the other party sends DTMF "5".
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing signal exchange when (the same DTMF as when instructing remote reception) is returned, that is, when an image existing in one's facsimile apparatus is sent by polling.

As shown in the figure, the other party sends DTMF "5" and then presses the start button to start polling operation. After receiving DTMF "5", the other party automatically receives a facsimile. After the switching, the operation of transmission is started by the subsequent reception of DTC.

[0082]

As described above, according to the present invention,
After the facsimile reception is completed, a call is automatically made to the forwarding destination registered in advance, and a voice message containing the received telephone number of the other party is sent to the forwarding destination so that the facsimile machine at home can receive information from where the reception was made. It is possible to know immediately, and if necessary, the received image can be taken out at the transfer destination.

Further, according to the present invention, the DT from the partner machine
Depending on the MF signal, select whether to send an image, send a voice message, or send nothing, and execute it, and also store the communication result together with the DTMF signal received from the other party so that it can be printed out later. By doing so, for example, if you want to send a guide and want the reply returned, both users can smoothly exchange guides and answers even if they are not near the fax machine or telephone. A convenient device can be provided.

[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 block diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which data is stored in a memory in the second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration of an NCU of the third embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a transmission operation of the third embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing exchange of signals in the transmission operation of the third embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a polling operation of the third embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing signal exchange in the polling operation of the third embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Reading part, 2 ... Operation part, 3 ... Recording part, 4 ... Control part, 5 ... Modem, 7 ... NCU, 8 ... Voice conversion part, 13 ... Voice transmission part.

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. An image communication means for transmitting and receiving images, and a TS
A telephone number reading means for reading the telephone number of the other party from I,
First storage means for storing the telephone number read by the reading means, voice conversion means for converting the character data stored in the first storage means into voice, and voice for sending the converted voice to the line. In a facsimile apparatus having a sending means, a second storage means for storing a telephone number of a transfer destination, and a third storage means for storing a received image, when the image reception is completed, the second automatically A facsimile apparatus characterized in that the telephone number stored in the storage means is called, the telephone number stored in the first storage means is converted into voice by the voice conversion means, and the voice is sent to the transfer destination. . 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a fourth storage means for storing a plurality of telephone numbers and abbreviations, and a search means for searching the number read by the telephone number reading means in the fourth storage means. Then, if the number read by the telephone number reading means is found as a result of the search by the searching means, the abbreviated name stored corresponding to the telephone number is also stored in the first storing means,
When the reception of the image is completed, the telephone number stored in the second storage means is automatically called, and the telephone number and the abbreviation stored in the first storage means are converted into voice by the voice conversion means and transferred. A facsimile machine characterized by being transmitted first. 3. An image communication means for transmitting and receiving images, and a TS
A telephone number reading means for reading the telephone number of the other party from I,
First storing means for storing the received image and the telephone number read by the reading means, a voice converting means for converting the character data stored in the first storing means into voice, and a line for connecting the converted voice. Voice sending means for sending to
In a facsimile apparatus having a DTMF detecting means for detecting a TMF signal, if the DTMF signal detected by the DTMF detecting means is the first DTMF signal among the predetermined DTMF signals, the telephone stored in the first storing means The character data of the number is converted into voice and sent to the transfer destination. If the second DTMF signal is received, the third DTMF signal received next from the image data stored in the first storage means is used. A facsimile machine, characterized in that a selected image is selected and transmitted to a transfer destination. 4. The method according to claim 3, further comprising: a second storage unit that stores a plurality of telephone numbers and abbreviations; and a search unit that searches the second storage unit for the number read by the telephone number reading unit. If, as a result of the search, the number read by the telephone number reading means is found, the abbreviation stored corresponding to the telephone number is also stored in the first storage means, and the DTMF signal detected by the DTMF detection means is detected. Is a first DTMF signal, the telephone number and abbreviated character data stored in the first storage means is converted into voice and sent to the transfer destination. If the second DTMF signal is a first storage. The third DTMF to be received next from the image data stored in the means.
A facsimile machine characterized by selecting an image selected by a signal and transmitting it to a transfer destination. 5. An image communication means for transmitting and receiving images, a recording / reproducing means for recording and reproducing voice, a telephone number reading means for reading the telephone number of the other party from the TSI, a received image, recorded voice and reading means. Stored in the first storage means, first storage means for storing the telephone number read in step 1, identification means for identifying whether the data stored in the first storage means is image data or audio data, and the first storage means. In a facsimile apparatus having voice converting means for converting character data into voice, voice transmitting means for transmitting voice to a line, and DTMF detecting means for detecting a DTMF signal, the DTMF signal detected by the DTMF detecting means is a predetermined DT.
If it is the first DTMF signal of the MF signals and the data stored in the first storage means is image data, the character data of the telephone number is converted into voice and sent to the transfer destination. If the data stored in the storage means is voice data, the voice is sent to the transfer destination, and if the data is the second DTMF signal, from the image data stored in the first storage means Third DTM to receive
A facsimile machine with an answering machine function, which selects an image selected by an F signal and transmits it to a transfer destination. 6. A reading means for reading an image, a storage means for storing the read image, a recording means for recording the image, an image communication means for transmitting and receiving the image, and a voice sending means for sending a voice message to the line. And a DTMF detecting means for detecting a DTMF signal, the facsimile apparatus automatically transmits a predetermined first voice message after connection of a call at the time of transmission, and after transmitting the message, a predetermined first voice message. A facsimile machine, which sends image data stored in a storage when a DTMF signal is detected. 7. The predetermined second DTMF signal according to claim 6, when the predetermined second DTMF signal is detected.
A facsimile machine characterized by transmitting the voice message of. 8. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the call is disconnected when a predetermined third DTMF signal is detected. 9. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the image data stored in the storage means is automatically transmitted when it is determined that the partner machine is a facsimile apparatus. 10. A reading means for reading an image, a storage means for storing the read image, a recording means for recording the image, an image communication means for transmitting and receiving the image, and a voice sending means for sending a voice message to a line. And a DTMF detecting means for detecting a DTMF signal, and a facsimile apparatus having a broadcast communication function, at the time of broadcast transmission, automatically transmits a predetermined first voice message after connection of a call. , A facsimile apparatus, which detects and stores a DTMF signal, and after completion of the broadcast transmission, records the data set for each stored DTMF signal together with the transmission result as a broadcast transmission result report. 11. A reading means for reading an image, a storage means for storing the read image, a recording means for recording the image, an image communication means for transmitting and receiving the image, and a DTM.
In a facsimile machine having a DTMF detecting means for detecting an F signal, an answering machine connecting means for connecting an answering machine, and a CML relay, a line is connected to an answering machine when an incoming call arrives and a predetermined number from the answering machine is connected. A facsimile apparatus, which sends a voice message No. 1 and switches the CML relay to the facsimile side when the predetermined DTMF signal is detected to poll the image data stored in the storage means. 12. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 11, wherein an accumulated image to be polled is selected according to the DTMF signal.