JPH067357U - Fax machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a facsimile device in which the transmission key and the stop key are used in common to simplify the key operation and reduce the possibility of erroneous operation. [Structure] The CPU 12 turns off the display unit 18 in the initial state to show that the operation key 101 is in the transmission / copy key state, and when the operation key 101 is pressed, the document sensor 2 is pressed.
The presence or absence of a document is detected by 0, and the line state is detected by the communication section 26. Depending on the state, the transmission mode or the copy mode is entered. At the same time, the display 18 is turned on and the operation keys 101
Indicates that it is the state of the stop key. When the operation key 101 is pressed in the state of the stop key, each mode is stopped, the display unit 18 is turned off, and the operation key 101 is returned to the transmission / copy key.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a facsimile machine.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, a facsimile machine generally has a large number of operation keys such as a transmission key related to communication, a stop key, a numeric keypad related to dialing, a one-touch dial key, a copy key, a mode setting key or a data registration key. A key is provided.

The fact that many operation keys are provided on the operation panel causes a problem that even when a simple facsimile transmission operation is performed, the operation method is difficult to understand and it takes time to get used to.

Therefore, conventionally, among the operation keys, the installation location of the key is changed according to the frequency of use, the frequently used keys are arranged on the front operation panel, and the less frequently used keys are arranged on the device side. By using a hidden lid, it was made difficult for the operator to see and the operation method was easy to understand.

There is also a device having a dial-related key in a telephone section different from the front operation panel, and the frequently used keys remaining on the front operation panel are generally a transmission key, a stop key, and a copy key. .

Further, for the purpose of simplifying the method of use, the transmission key and the copy key are combined to monitor the state of the device to the line, and when the line is closed, it works as the transmission key and the line is not closed. There was also a device that acted as a copy key when in the state.

[0007]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional facsimile apparatus, at least a transmission key and a stop key are required as operation keys, and the operator needs to select and press the key depending on the state of the apparatus. However, there is a problem that there is a possibility that the operation may be mistaken.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and provides a fax machine with a simplified possibility of key operation by using a transmission key and a stop key together, with a low possibility of erroneous operation. The purpose is to do.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve this object, the facsimile apparatus of the present invention comprises a transmission start instruction means for instructing the start of transmission, and a display means for informing the user whether the transmission is currently in progress or not. When the transmission start instruction means gives an instruction in the transmission state, the transmission stop control means for stopping the transmission and for displaying the non-transmission state on the display means is provided.

[0010]

[Action]

 When the operation means of the facsimile apparatus of the present invention having the above-mentioned configuration is instructed to start the transmission by the transmission start instruction means, the transmission means performs the transmission and the transmission state is presented on the display means. When the transmission start instruction means gives an instruction in the transmission state, the transmission stop control means stops the transmission and the display means presents the non-transmission state.

[0011]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the facsimile apparatus according to this embodiment. The operation unit 10, the CPU 12, the ROM 14, the RAM 16, the display unit 18, the document sensor 20, the reading unit 22, the recording unit 24, It is configured by the communication unit 26.

The CPU 12 controls the operation of the apparatus according to a program stored in the ROM 14 and an operation signal by the operation of the operation unit 10 by the operator, and detects the presence / absence of a document in the apparatus by a signal from the document sensor 20. Then, the reading unit 22 obtains the image data of the original, the recording unit 24 records the received or copied data on the recording paper, and the communication unit 26 communicates with the exchange or the other party via the line.

The display unit 18 is constituted by a display lamp, and under the control of the CPU 12, whether the operation key 101 of the operation unit 10 is in the state of the transmission key or the copy key or in the state of the stop key is indicated by its blinking. .

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the outline of the facsimile apparatus of this embodiment. The above-described display unit 18 and operation keys 101 are provided on the operation panel of this facsimile device. Further, a telephone 31 is provided on the side thereof to communicate with the outside, and at the same time, a reading unit 22, a communication unit 26, and a recording unit 26 for receiving and copying a document 32 inserted from the outside are provided with respective mechanical units. Although they are provided inside, the description of them is omitted.

Next, the operation will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

When the operator presses the operation key 101 from the initial state (step S1, hereinafter referred to simply as S1 and the same applies to other steps), the CPU 12 detects the presence or absence of the original 32 by the original sensor 20 (S2). If there is no document, the depression of the operation key 101 is refused (S3), and the initial state is restored.

In the initial state, the display unit 18 is in the off state, indicating that the operation key 101 is in the state of the transmission key or the copy key.

If the original 32 is present, the communication unit 26 detects the closed state of the line (S4). If the original is in the closed state, the transmission mode is entered (S5). If not, the copy mode is entered. (S6).

When in the transmission mode, the CPU 12 lights the display unit 18 to indicate that the operation key 101 has become a stop key (S7), obtains the image data of the document by the reading unit 22, and communicates it. The unit 26 transmits the data to the other party via the line (S8), after transmitting all the image data (S10), the display unit 18 is turned off to indicate that the operation key 101 has returned to the transmission / copy key. (S11), the operation is ended, and the initial state is returned.

However, if the operation key 101 is pressed halfway (S9), the CPU 12 stops the transmission mode (S12), turns off the display unit 18, and returns the operation key 101 to the transmission / copy key. (S13), the operation is terminated, and the initial state is restored.

When in the copy mode, the CPU 12 lights up the display unit 18 to indicate that the operation key 101 has become a stop key (S14), the reading unit 22 obtains the image data of the document, and records it. The data is recorded by the unit 24 (S15). When the copying is completed (S17), the display unit 18 is turned off (S11), and the operation is finished.

Even in the copy mode, if the operation key 101 is pressed in the middle (S16), the CPU 12 stops the copy mode (S12), turns off the display unit 18 (S13), and ends the operation. Return to the state.

As is clear from the above description, in the facsimile apparatus of this embodiment, the operator operates only one operation key 101 to give a transmission instruction, a stop instruction, and a copy instruction as necessary. There is an effect that it is not necessary to search for a key to be operated depending on the mode selection or the state, and the current state of the operation key 101 can be known at a glance by blinking the display section 18.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described in detail above, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0026]

[Effect of device]

 As is apparent from the above description, in the facsimile apparatus of the present invention, when the transmission start instruction means instructs the transmission start, the transmission means performs the transmission and the display means indicates the transmission state, and the transmission is performed in the transmission state. When an instruction is given by the start instruction means, the transmission stop control means stops the transmission and the display means presents the non-transmission state, so that the transmission start and the stop can be combined with one key. Further, by indicating which key is currently operated by the display means, there is an effect that the key operation can be simplified and the possibility of erroneous operation can be reduced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a facsimile apparatus of this embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Operation Section 12 CPU 14 ROM 16 RAM 18 Display Section 20 Original Sensor 22 Reading Section 24 Recording Section 26 Communication Section 101 Operation Keys

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A facsimile apparatus comprising a reading unit for reading an original document and a transmitting unit for transmitting the read contents to an external device, and a transmission start instruction unit for instructing the start of transmission, and a current transmission state or Display means for notifying the user whether it is in the non-transmission state, and when the transmission start instruction means gives an instruction in the transmission state, the transmission is stopped and the non-transmission state is displayed in the display means. A facsimile apparatus comprising: a transmission stop control means for presenting.