JPH08130595A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a facsimile equipment which can effectively use an energy- saving mode. CONSTITUTION: When a shift to the energy conserving mode is notified from CPU 1 by the realization of a condition in connection with the operation of an operation display part 8 or a parameter memory 3, sub-CPU 15 turns off SW1, stops main CPU 1 and sets a system to the energy conserving mode. Then, SW 1 is turned on by the realization of one of energy conserving mode releasing conditions and CPU 1 is started. The operation mode history table of a facsimile equipment is included in the parameter memory 3, and data are added to the memory 3 at every mode shift. Energy conserving report data is outputted from the memory 3 to the display part 8 or a printer 7 by the operation of the operation display part 8.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a normal operation mode and at least one energy saving mode in which the power supplied to a predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. The present invention relates to a switchable facsimile machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, energy problems such as exhaustion of energy resources have been aroused, and energy saving has come to be demanded even for small-scale power consumption information processing devices and communication devices. . Further, if the power consumption of the device can be reduced, the power charge paid by the user can be reduced accordingly, and thus such a request for energy saving also has a beneficial effect on the user.

As a device element that consumes electric power, a facsimile apparatus includes a motor for driving a conveying means for conveying a recording sheet or a read document, an image forming unit for an image recording means for recording an image (for example, a thermal head unit). And a laser beam printer engine), and display means (a liquid crystal display device, an LED, etc.) provided for displaying the device status, a guidance message for operating the device, and the like. .

In the energy saving mode (hereinafter referred to as the energy saving mode), the illumination of the display means is turned off,
Alternatively, the power consumption is reduced by reducing the temperature of the fixing heater of the laser beam printer engine to the preheating temperature.

Further, as a condition for shifting the operation mode of the facsimile apparatus to the energy-saving mode, the user explicitly turns on the energy-saving key, or the state where no operation is made in the standby state continues for a predetermined time. It was set.

[0006]

As described above, the energy saving mode of the facsimile apparatus is originally adopted to reduce the power consumption of the apparatus. The user may not know the effect of the mode, which may cause a situation in which the effective function is not used by the user.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a facsimile apparatus capable of effectively utilizing the energy saving mode.

[0008]

According to the present invention, there are provided a normal operation mode and at least one energy saving mode in which power supplied to a predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. A facsimile apparatus that can be switched to each other is provided with an operation mode history information storage unit that stores operation mode history information including at least the type of operation mode after switching and switching time information when the operation mode of the apparatus is switched. is there.

Further, in a facsimile apparatus in which the operation mode can be switched between the normal operation mode and at least one kind of energy saving mode in which the power supplied to the predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. When the operation mode of the device is switched, operation mode history information storage means for storing operation mode history information including at least the type of operation mode after the switching and switching time information, and the operation mode history information storage means by the command. A display means for displaying a list of one or more stored operation mode history information is provided.

Further, in a facsimile apparatus in which the operation mode can be switched between the normal operation mode and at least one energy-saving mode in which the power supplied to the predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. When the operation mode of the device is switched, operation mode history information storage means for storing operation mode history information including at least the type of operation mode after the switching and switching time information, and the operation mode history information storage means by the command. A recording means for recording and outputting a report image for displaying a list of one or more stored operation mode history information is provided.

Further, in a facsimile apparatus in which the operation mode can be switched between the normal operation mode and at least one energy-saving mode in which the power supplied to the predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. , When the energy saving mode cannot be entered, the destination information storage means for storing the destination information of the destination facsimile device and the condition for switching the operation from the normal operation mode to the energy saving mode are established. When an event that cannot be shifted occurs, report image information for notifying that the shift to the energy saving mode cannot be made and at least the above-mentioned event causing the shift cannot be formed, and the destination information stored in the destination information storage means is stored. To send the created report image information to the destination facsimile machine. It is those with the means.

Further, in a facsimile machine in which the operation mode can be switched between the normal operation mode and at least one energy saving mode in which the power supplied to the predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. , A destination information storage unit that stores destination information of a destination that notifies when the energy saving mode cannot be entered, a voice response unit that outputs a voice message notifying that the energy saving mode cannot be entered, and energy saving from the normal operation mode If there is an event that can not be switched to the energy saving mode while the condition to switch the operation to the mode is satisfied,
A control means for sending the voice message output from the voice response means to the destination of the destination information stored in the destination information storage means is provided.

Further, in a facsimile apparatus in which the operation mode can be switched between the normal operation mode and at least one energy-saving mode in which the power supplied to the predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. When an incoming call is detected while the image storage unit that stores the received image information and the device are switched to the energy saving mode, the image information received at that time is stored in the image storage unit and the reception of the image information continues. And, when the remaining capacity of the image storage means becomes smaller than a predetermined value, the energy saving mode is shifted to the normal operation mode, and the image of the received image information stored in the image storage means is recorded and output, The received image information of the recorded and output image is deleted from the image storage means, and an area for storing subsequent received image information is provided in the image storage means. Form, the ends of the image information received, those having a control unit to return to the energy-saving mode.

Further, in a facsimile machine in which the operation mode can be switched between the normal operation mode and at least one kind of energy-saving mode in which the power supplied to the predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. When the operation mode of the device is switched, operation mode history information storage means for storing operation mode history information including at least the type of operation mode after the switching and switching time information, and a unit time in a period in which the energy saving mode is set When the reduction cost constant storage means that stores the reduction cost constant representing the value of the reduction cost per hit and the display of the energy saving effect report are instructed, the energy saving is performed based on the operation mode history information stored in the operation mode history information storage means. Calculate the total sum of the mode durations, and then add the calculated total to the above reduction coefficient. DOO constant storing means by multiplying the stored reducing costs constant and reduced costs calculated, in which a display control means for displaying the reduced cost and the calculated.

Further, in a facsimile apparatus in which the operation mode can be switched between the normal operation mode and at least one kind of energy saving mode in which the power supplied to the predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. When the operation mode of the device is switched, operation mode history information storage means for storing operation mode history information including at least the type of operation mode after the switching and switching time information, and a unit time in a period in which the energy saving mode is set When the reduction cost constant storage means for storing the reduction cost constant representing the value of the reduction cost per hit and the instruction for displaying the energy saving effect report in the state in which the period is designated are instructed, the operation stored in the operation mode history information storage means Based on the mode history information, the total duration of the energy saving mode for each specified period Display control that calculates the reduction cost for each period by multiplying the calculated total sum calculated for each period and the reduction cost constant stored in the reduction cost constant storage means, and displaying the calculated reduction cost for each period It is equipped with means.

Further, in a facsimile apparatus in which the operation mode can be switched between the normal operation mode and at least one energy saving mode in which the power supplied to the predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. When the operation mode of the device is switched, operation mode history information storage means for storing operation mode history information including at least the type of operation mode after the switching and switching time information, and a unit time in a period in which the energy saving mode is set When a command to record an energy-saving effect report and a reduction cost constant storage unit that stores a reduction cost constant that represents the value of the reduction cost per hit, energy saving is performed based on the operation mode history information stored in the operation mode history information storage unit. Calculate the total sum of the mode durations, and then add the calculated total to the above reduction coefficient. DOO constant storing means by multiplying the stored reducing costs constant and reduced costs calculated, in which a recording control means for recording the output reduction costs the calculated.

Further, in a facsimile apparatus in which the operation mode can be switched between the normal operation mode and at least one kind of energy saving mode in which the power supplied to the predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. When the operation mode of the device is switched, operation mode history information storage means for storing operation mode history information including at least the type of operation mode after the switching and switching time information, and a unit time in a period in which the energy saving mode is set The reduction cost constant storage means for storing the reduction cost constant representing the value of the reduction cost per hit, and the operation stored in the operation mode history information storage means when the recording of the energy saving effect report is instructed in the specified period Based on the mode history information, the total duration of the energy saving mode for each specified period Calculated reduction cost for each period is calculated by multiplying the total sum calculated for each period and the reduction cost constant stored in the reduction cost constant storage means, and the calculated reduction cost is displayed in a list for each period. And a recording control means for recording and outputting the report image.

[0018]

Therefore, since the state of the change of the operation mode is stored as the operation mode history information, it is possible to know that the apparatus is actually shifting to the energy saving mode by referring to the contents, and the user's apparatus Confidence in operation can be obtained.

Further, if some trouble occurs inside the device,
If the power saving mode cannot be entered, a report indicating that fact is sent to the facsimile device designated by the user, so that the user can know the failure that occurred in the device from the content of the notification. .

Further, if some trouble occurs inside the device,
When it is not possible to shift to the energy saving mode, a voice message indicating that fact is notified to the destination specified by the user, so that the user can know that the device has a failure. .

Further, since the contents of the operation mode history information can be displayed as a list, the user can confirm to what extent the energy saving mode is set, and the usability of the apparatus is improved.

Further, since the report for displaying the contents of the operation mode history information can be recorded and output, the user can confirm how much the energy saving mode is set, and the usability of the apparatus is improved. To do.

Further, since the state of cost reduction in the energy saving mode can be displayed, the user can know the actual energy saving effect. Further, since a report displaying the state of cost reduction in the energy saving mode can be recorded and output, the user can know the actual energy saving effect.

[0024]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a structural example of a group 3 facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, a main CPU (central processing unit) 1 performs various control processing such as control processing of each part of this facsimile apparatus, facsimile transmission control procedure processing, and energy saving mode control processing. The memory 2 stores a control processing program executed by the main CPU 1 and various data necessary for executing the processing program, and constitutes a work area of the main CPU 1. The parameter memory 3 saves energy. The clock circuit 4 is for storing various information unique to the group 3 facsimile machine, such as management information, and the clock circuit 4 outputs current time information. The parameter memory 3 and the clock circuit 4 are backed up by a battery 5.

The scanner 6 is for reading an original image at a predetermined resolution, and the page printer 7 is provided with a laser beam printer engine as an image forming unit for recording and outputting an image at a predetermined resolution. The operation display section 8 is for operating the facsimile apparatus, and includes various operation keys and various display devices.

The encoding / decoding unit 9 is for encoding and compressing the image signal and for decoding the encoded and compressed image information into the original image signal.
Is for storing a large number of coded and compressed image information.

The group 3 facsimile modem 11 is for realizing the modem function of the group 3 facsimile, and has a low speed modem function (V.21 modem) for exchanging transmission procedure signals and mainly exchanging image information. High-speed modem function (V.17 modem,
V. 33 modem, V. 29 modem, V.29. 27ter modem etc.).

The network control device 12 is for connecting the facsimile device to a public telephone line network and has an automatic call originating / receiving function.

The voice response device 13 outputs, for example, a voice message or the like notifying that the energy saving mode cannot be entered, such as "The device cannot be switched to the energy saving mode because of a failure." 1
The voice signal output from the device 3 is sent to the line via the network control device 12.

The tone detector 14 detects that a tone signal of 1300 Hz, which is a calling signal of the facsimile network, appears in the received signal input through the network controller 12.

The sub CPU 15 controls the shift to the energy saving mode and the cancellation of the energy saving mode when the main CPU 1 sets the energy saving mode. To the sub CPU 15, a detection signal S1 of a document sensor (not shown) for detecting that a document is set is added from the scanner 6, and a detection signal indicating ringing detection and off-hook detection is output from the network control device 12. S2 is added, and the tone detector 14 outputs the tone detection signal S3.
Has been added. The detection signals S2 and S3 are also added to the main CPU 1.

The power supply section 16 is for inputting a commercial power supply to form a power supply necessary for each section of the facsimile apparatus. The power supply Vcc for the control unit is directly applied to the sub CPU 15 and also via the switch SW1. Are added to the main CPU 1 and its peripheral circuits and peripheral devices. The power source Ve output from the power source unit 16 is added to each unit via the switch SW2. The switch SW1 is on / off controlled by the sub CPU 15.
The switch SW2 is on / off controlled by the main CPU 1.

These main CPU 1, system memory 2, parameter memory 3, scanner 6, page printer 7, operation display unit 8, encoding / decoding unit 9, image storage device 10, group 3 facsimile modem 11, network control device. 12, the voice response device 13, and the sub CPU 15,
It is connected to the system bus 17, and data is exchanged between these elements mainly in the system bus 1.
It is done through 7.

Data is exchanged directly between the network control device 10 and the group 3 facsimile modem 9. In addition, the main CPU 1 to the sub CPU 15
A reset signal RST for resetting the sub CPU 15 is added to the sub CPU 15, and the sub CPU 15 can input an operation signal of an energy saving mode key (described later) from the operation display unit 8 and can also display the energy saving LED in a lighted state. it can.

FIG. 2 shows an example of energy saving management information stored in the parameter memory 3.

This energy-saving management information is used to calculate the energy-saving effect, and a schedule management table for storing a schedule for operating the facsimile machine, an operation mode history table for storing a history of operation modes of the facsimile machine. Consists of energy-saving cost calculation data used.

The schedule management table is information for managing the on / off schedule of the facsimile machine by day of the week, time zone, date, holiday, and the like.

The operation mode history table is a collection of many pieces of operation mode history information as shown in FIG. This operation mode history information stores the start time of one operation mode and its start factor, and includes operation mode type information, year / month / day time information, and factor identification information (ID).

Data for energy saving mode calculation is shown in FIG.
As shown in, the energy saving mode 1 hour cost saving information indicating the amount of power reduction per unit time when the energy saving mode 1 for turning off all the elements other than the sub CPU 15 is set, and the display of the operation display unit 8 Only the energy saving mode 2 for turning off only the energy saving mode 2 which represents the amount of power reduction per unit time when the energy saving mode 2 is set.

Further, in the parameter memory 3, as shown in FIG. 3D, when a state in which the shift to the energy saving mode cannot be made occurs, the energy saving shift failure notification information to be referred when notifying that is stored. It

This energy saving transition failure notification information is set and input by the user in advance, and the notification data type information indicating whether the data to be notified is voice or image information, the telephone number of the notification destination, and the notification It consists of contact address information that represents the name of the address.

On the operation display unit 8, as shown in FIG. 3, an operation for shifting from the normal operation mode to the energy saving mode and from the energy saving mode to the normal operation mode (that is, canceling the energy saving mode). An energy saving mode key 8a for performing the operation and an energy saving mode LED 8b for lighting and indicating that the energy saving mode is in progress are provided.

FIG. 4 shows a processing example of the sub CPU 15.

First, the sub CPU 15 is the main CPU 1
From the main CPU 1 to the energy-saving mode (energy-saving mode 1), the main CPU 1 notifies the energy-saving mode, and the result of the determination 101 is YES. Then, the switch SW1 is turned off (process 102), and thereafter, the detection signal S
2, the ringing detection and the off-hook detection are notified, the detection signal S3 is used to notify the calling from the facsimile network, the signal S1 is used to detect that the document is set on the scanner 6, or the energy saving key 8a is used. Is monitored to see if the energy-saving mode is released by turning on the power switch (decision 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 N
O loop), any event occurs, and the decision 103, 1
When the result of any one of 04, 105, 106, and 107 is YES, the switch SW1 is turned on (process 108), and the process returns to the determination 101.

In this way, when the sub CPU 15 is notified of the shift to the energy saving mode from the main CPU 1,
The switch SW1 is turned off, the main CPU 1 is stopped, and thereafter, it is monitored that any one of the energy saving mode release conditions is satisfied. When any one of the energy saving mode release conditions is satisfied, the switch SW1 is turned on and the main CPU 1 is turned on. The CPU 1 has been activated.

FIG. 5, FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 show the main CP.
The schematic process of U1 is shown. In addition, this rough processing is
Only the part related to the energy saving mode according to the present embodiment is shown, and the other parts are omitted.

First, the main CPU 1 executes a predetermined initialization process when it is activated (process 201), turns on the switch SW2, sets the internal state of the apparatus to the initial state, and sends a reset signal RST to the sub CPU 15. Is output to reset the sub CPU 15 (process 202), the current date and time information is obtained from the clock circuit 4, and the content and the operation mode history in which a value representing "power on" is set as the factor ID is set. Information is created and additionally stored in the operation mode history table of the parameter memory 3 (Process 20).
3). Next, the energy-saving LED 8b is turned off (Process 20
4), the display operation of the display system of the operation display unit 8 is turned on (process 205).

Then, the energy saving mode shift judging processing 206 for judging shifting to the energy saving mode 1 or the energy saving mode 2 is executed, and it is judged from the judgment result that the energy saving mode 1 or the energy saving mode 2 is shifted. It is checked whether or not (decisions 207 and 208). When the result of the determinations 207 and 208 is NO when the energy saving mode 1 or the energy saving mode 2 is not set,
Whether or not the incoming call is detected, whether the transmission start conditions are met, or whether the operation display unit 8 is operated by the user is monitored (decision 209, 210, 211), and if neither event occurs, the determination 209, 210 When the results of 210 and 211 are NO, the process 206 is returned to.

In the energy saving mode shift judging processing 206, first, the contents of the schedule management table are referred to check whether or not the current date and time is set to ON operation, and if it is not set to ON operation, the energy saving mode is set. Determine mode 1. Further, when the current date and time is set to ON operation, when the standby state continues for more than the time previously designated by the user, the energy saving mode 2 is determined, and the energy saving key 8a is turned on. When operated, the energy saving mode 1 is determined.

In the case where the energy saving mode 1 is judged in the energy saving mode shift judging processing 206 and the result of the judgment 207 is YES, at that time, it is checked whether or not the state can shift to the energy saving mode ( Judgment 2
15). For example, when a document jam has occurred in the scanner 6 or a paper jam has occurred in the page printer 7, the energy saving mode cannot be entered. When the result of this determination 215 is NO, the energy saving mode shift notifying process (process 216) is executed to execute the process 2
Return to 06.

When the result of the determination 215 is YES, the current date and time information is obtained from the clock circuit 4, and
The operation mode history information in which the content and a value indicating "timer switching" are set as the factor ID is created and additionally stored in the operation mode history table of the parameter memory 3 (process 217). Next, the reset signal RST is output to the sub CPU 15 to reset the sub CPU 15 (process 218) and the energy saving LED 8b is turned on (process 21).
9), the display operation of the display system of the operation display unit 8 is turned off (process 220), the switch SW2 is turned off to stop the power supply to each unit (process 221), and the sub CPU 15 is started in the energy saving mode. Notify (process 222) and process 206
Return to

Further, the energy saving mode shift determination processing 206
Then, if the energy saving mode 2 is determined, the determination 20
When the result of 8 is YES, it is checked at that time whether or not it is in a state capable of shifting to the energy saving mode (decision 225). When the result of this determination 225 is NO, the energy saving mode transition impossible notification process (process 216)
Is executed and the process returns to step 206.

When the result of the determination 225 is YES, the current date and time information is obtained from the clock circuit 4,
The operation mode history information in which the content and the value representing the "standby state" as the factor ID are set is created and additionally stored in the operation mode history table of the parameter memory 3 (process 226). Next, the energy saving LED 8b is turned on (process 227), the display operation of the display system of the operation display unit 8 is turned off (process 228), and the process returns to process 206.

When an incoming call is detected and the result of judgment 209 is YES, it is checked whether or not the state is the energy saving mode 2 at that time (decision 230), and judgment 2
When the result of 30 is YES, the proxy reception process (process 231) of storing the received image information in the image storage device 10 is executed, and the process returns to step 206. When the result of determination 230 is NO, the normal reception process (process 232) is executed and the process returns to process 206.

When the transmission start conditions are satisfied and the result of determination 210 is YES, a predetermined transmission process is executed (process 233) and the process returns to step 206.

When the operation display unit 8 is operated,
When the result of judgment 211 is YES, it is checked whether or not the operation content selected at that time is the output of the energy saving report (decision 235), and when the result of judgment 235 is NO, it is selected at that time. The operation process (process 236) corresponding to the operation is executed, and the process returns to step 206.

When the result of judgment 235 is YES, it is checked whether or not the type of history report selected at that time is an energy saving history report (decision 240).
When the result of judgment 240 is YES, it is checked whether or not the liquid crystal display device of operation display unit 8 is selected as the output destination (decision 241).

When the result of the judgment 241 is YES, energy saving history display data for displaying a list of the contents of the operation mode history table in the format shown in FIG. 8A is created (process 242). The content of the energy saving history display data is displayed on the operation display unit 8 (process 243). Incidentally, in this display, an operation symbol for scrolling up and down the portion which could not be displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device is additionally displayed.

In this state, the user waits until the user operates the display end (NO loop of decision 244). When the display end is commanded and the result of decision 244 becomes YES, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device is returned to the original state. The process returns (process 245) and returns to process 206.

When the page printer 7 is designated as the output destination and the result of the determination 241 is NO, the contents of the operation mode history table are displayed in a list as shown in FIG. 8B. Image data of an energy saving history report for processing is created (process 246), and the image of the image data is recorded and output from the page printer 7 (process 2).
47) and returns to the process 206.

If the selected history report type is not the energy saving history report, the result of judgment 240 is N.
When it becomes O, it is checked whether or not the selected history report is the energy saving effect report (decision 250). When the result of the determination 250 is NO, the process immediately returns to the process 206.

When the result of the determination 250 is YES, it is checked whether the liquid crystal display device of the operation display unit 8 is selected as the output destination (determination 251).

When the result of the determination 251 is YES, the time during which the energy saving mode 1 is set for each preset period (for example, one week) and the energy saving mode 2 based on the contents of the operation mode history table. Energy saving mode 1 hour cost saving information and energy saving mode 2 are calculated at the calculated time.
The energy saving cost (reduction amount) for each period is calculated by multiplying the value of the time saving cost information and summing the multiplied results, and the calculated energy saving costs are as shown in FIG. 9 (a). Energy saving effect display data for displaying a list in various formats is created (process 252), and the content of the energy saving effect display data is displayed on the operation display unit 8 (process 253). Incidentally, in this display, an operation symbol for scrolling up and down the portion which could not be displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device is additionally displayed.

In this state, wait until the user operates the display end (NO loop of decision 254), and if the result of decision 254 becomes YES when the display end is instructed, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device is returned to the original state. The process returns (process 255) and returns to process 206.

Further, when the printer is designated as the output destination and the result of the determination 251 is NO, the energy saving is performed every preset period (for example, one week) based on the contents of the operation mode history table. Mode 1
Is calculated and the time in energy saving mode 2 is calculated, and the calculated times are multiplied by the values of the energy saving mode 1 hour cost saving information and the energy saving mode 2 hour cost saving information, respectively, and the products are multiplied. The energy saving cost (reduction amount) for each period is calculated, and the calculated energy saving costs are displayed as a list in the format shown in FIG. 9B. Image data is created (process 256), the image of the image data is recorded and output from the page printer 7 (process 257), and the process returns to process 206.

In this way, according to the present embodiment, the energy saving history showing the transition state of the operation mode of the facsimile apparatus and the data showing the energy saving effect can be displayed or output as a report, so that the user can save the energy saving effect. Can be clearly known, and the operating state of the facsimile machine can be grasped.

FIG. 10 shows an example of the energy-saving mode shift prohibition notification process (process 216).

In the figure, first, the parameter memory 3
The content of the notification data type information is read from the energy saving transition failure notification information read from (step 301), and it is checked whether the content is voice data (decision 30).
2).

When the result of judgment 302 is YES, the telephone number information of the energy saving transition failure notification information is taken out, the destination is called (process 303), and the other party goes off-hook (NO loop of judgment 304). .

The other party responds, detects off-hook,
When the result of the determination 304 is YES, the voice response device 13
To send a voice message notifying you that the energy saving mode cannot be entered, such as "Cannot enter energy saving mode because of a device failure", notify the other party of that fact (process 305), and go on-hook (process 305). 306) and terminates this processing.

When the result of determination 302 is NO, the image of the energy saving mode error notification report as shown in FIG. 11 is formed (step 310), and the telephone number information of the energy saving transition failure notification information is taken out, The destination is called (process 311), a predetermined pre-transmission procedure is executed with the partner terminal (process 312), and the image information of the image of the energy saving mode error notification report formed at that time is sent to the partner terminal. Then, a predetermined post-transmission procedure is executed (process 314), the line is restored (process 315), and this process ends.

In this way, since the message of the designated contents is sent to the destination designated in advance to notify the failure of the energy saving transition, the user cannot enter the energy saving mode. It is possible to clearly know that a problem has occurred and to take subsequent actions promptly.

FIG. 12 shows an example of the alternate reception process (process 231).

First, an incoming call is answered (process 401), a predetermined pre-transmission procedure is executed (process 402), and image information reception conditions are set.

Then, the image information for one page is stored in the received image storage device 10 (process 403), and it is checked whether or not the next page is sent (decision 404). Judgment 4
When the result of 04 is YES, the image storage device 10
Check whether the free space of is larger than the data capacity of the standard one page of image information (decision 40).
5). When the result of the determination 405 is NO, the energy saving mode is canceled and the mode shifts to the normal mode (process 406),
The current date information is obtained from the clock circuit 4, and the operation mode history information in which the content and the value indicating “reception” are set as the factor ID is created and additionally stored in the operation mode history table of the parameter memory 3. (Process 407).

Next, a page to be recorded is selected, its image information is read from the image storage device 10, and the read image information is decoded to form recorded image data (process 4).
08), the image of the recorded image data is displayed on the page printer 7
It is recorded and output by (step 409). Then, the image information of the recorded and output page is deleted from the image storage device 10 to form a free space enough to store the image information of the subsequent page (process 410), and a predetermined response signal is transmitted (process 411). ), The process returns to step 403 to receive the image information of the next page.

When the image storage device 10 has sufficient free space and the result of the determination 405 is YES, the process immediately proceeds to process 411, and after a predetermined response signal is transmitted,
Receive the image information of the next page.

If there is no subsequent page, the judgment 4 is made.
When the result of 04 is NO, a predetermined response signal is transmitted (process 412), the disconnection command signal DCN is received (process 413), the line is restored (process 414), and this process ends.

In this way, when the free space of the image storage device 10 becomes smaller than the predetermined value during the alternate reception process, the image of the received image information for one page stored in the image storage device 10 is recorded and output. Since the received image information of the recorded and output portion is deleted from the image storage device 10 and the image information of the subsequent page can be stored in the image storage device 10, the image information can be properly received.

After the completion of this substitute reception process, if the energy saving mode shift condition is satisfied at that point, the energy saving mode is shifted to.

Although the present invention is applied to the group 3 facsimile apparatus in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is
The same applies to the group 4 facsimile machine.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the page printer is provided as the image recording means has been described, but the present invention can be similarly applied to the case where the other image recording apparatus is used.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, two kinds of energy saving modes are set, and the energy saving modes are switched to appropriate ones under prescribed conditions. However, when three or more kinds of energy saving modes are set. However, the present invention can be applied, and even when it has only one energy saving mode,
The present invention can be applied.

[0086]

As described above, according to the present invention,
The change state of the operation mode is stored as operation mode history information, so that it is possible to know that the device is actually shifting to the energy saving mode by referring to the contents, and to obtain the confidence in the user's device operation. You get the effect that you can.

Further, if some trouble occurs in the apparatus,
If the power saving mode cannot be entered, a report indicating that fact is sent to the facsimile device designated by the user, so that the user can know the failure that occurred in the device from the content of the notification. You also get the effect.

Further, if some trouble occurs in the apparatus,
When it is not possible to shift to the energy saving mode, a voice message indicating that fact is notified to the destination specified by the user, so that the user can know that the device has a failure. You also get the effect.

Further, since the contents of the operation mode history information can be displayed in a list, the user can confirm to what extent the energy saving mode is set, and the usability of the apparatus is improved. .

Further, since the report for displaying the list of the contents of the operation mode history information can be recorded and output, the user can confirm how much the energy saving mode is set and the usability of the apparatus is improved. The effect of doing is also obtained.

Since the state of cost reduction in the energy saving mode can be displayed, the user can know the actual energy saving effect. In addition, since a report displaying the state of cost reduction in the energy saving mode can be recorded and output, the user can also know the actual energy saving effect.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a group 3 facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of energy saving management information and energy saving transition failure notification information.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an energy saving key and an energy saving LED.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing example of a sub CPU.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a part of main processing of the main CPU.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing another part of the main processing of the main CPU.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the remaining part of the main processing of the main CPU.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a display example and a record output example of an energy saving history report.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a display example and a record output example of an energy saving effect report.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of an energy saving mode non-transmission notification process.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an energy saving mode error notification report.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a proxy reception process.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Main CPU (Central Processing Unit) 2 System Memory 3 Parameter Memory 4 Clock Circuit 5 Battery 13 Voice Response Device 15 Sub CPU 16 Power Supply Unit SW1, SW2 Switch

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A facsimile apparatus in which the operation mode can be switched between the normal operation mode and at least one energy saving mode in which power supplied to a predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. A facsimile apparatus, comprising: an operation mode history information storage unit for storing operation mode history information including at least the type of operation mode after switching and operation time information when the operation mode of the apparatus is switched. 2. A facsimile machine in which the operation mode can be switched between the normal operation mode and at least one energy saving mode in which the power supplied to a predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. When the operation mode of the device is switched, operation mode history information storage means for storing operation mode history information including at least the type of operation mode after the switching and switching time information, and the operation mode history information storage means by the command A facsimile apparatus comprising display means for displaying a list of one or more stored operation mode history information. 3. A facsimile apparatus capable of mutually switching its operation mode between a normal operation mode and at least one energy-saving mode in which power supplied to a predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. When the operation mode of the device is switched, operation mode history information storage means for storing operation mode history information including at least the type of operation mode after the switching and switching time information, and the operation mode history information storage means by the command A facsimile apparatus comprising recording means for recording and outputting a report image for displaying a list of one or more pieces of stored operation mode history information. 4. A facsimile machine capable of mutually switching its operation mode between a normal operation mode and at least one energy-saving mode in which power supplied to a predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. , When the power saving mode cannot be entered, the destination information storage means that stores the destination information of the destination facsimile device is notified, and when the condition for switching the operation from the normal operation mode to the energy saving mode is satisfied, the energy saving mode is set. When an event that cannot be shifted occurs, report image information for notifying that the shift to the energy saving mode cannot be made and at least the above-mentioned event causing the shift cannot be formed, and the destination information stored in the destination information storage means is stored. Control device that sends the formed report image information to the destination facsimile machine of Facsimile apparatus comprising the. 5. A facsimile apparatus in which the operation mode can be switched between the normal operation mode and at least one energy-saving mode in which power supplied to a predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. , Address information storage means that stores the destination information of the destination to notify when energy saving mode cannot be entered, voice response means that outputs a voice message notifying that energy saving mode cannot be entered, and energy saving from normal operation mode When the condition for switching to the mode is satisfied and the event that the energy saving mode cannot be entered occurs, the voice response unit outputs the destination of the destination information stored in the destination information storage unit. A facsimile apparatus comprising control means for transmitting the above-mentioned voice message. 6. A facsimile apparatus capable of switching between a normal operation mode and at least one energy saving mode in which power supplied to a predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. , When the incoming call is detected with the image storage unit that stores the received image information and the device in the energy saving mode, the image information received at that time is stored in the image storage unit, and the image information reception continues. And when the remaining capacity of the image storage means becomes smaller than a predetermined value,
The mode shifts from the energy saving mode to the normal operation mode, the image of the received image information accumulated in the image accumulating unit is recorded and output, and the received image information of the recorded and output image is deleted from the image accumulating unit and the subsequent reception is performed. A facsimile apparatus comprising a control means for forming an area for accumulating image information in the image accumulating means and for returning to the energy saving mode when the reception of the image information is completed. 7. A facsimile apparatus capable of mutually switching its operation mode between a normal operation mode and at least one energy-saving mode in which power supplied to a predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. , When the operation mode of the device is switched, operation mode history information storage means for storing operation mode history information including at least the type of operation mode after the switching and switching time information, and a unit time in the period in which the energy saving mode is set When the reduction cost constant storage means that stores the reduction cost constant indicating the value of the reduction cost per hit and the display of the energy saving effect report are instructed, the energy saving is performed based on the operation mode history information stored in the operation mode history information storage means. Calculate the total duration of the modes, and then use the calculated total and the above reduction cost. A facsimile apparatus comprising a display control unit for calculating a reduction cost by multiplying the reduction cost constant stored in the constant storage unit and displaying the calculated reduction cost. 8. A facsimile apparatus capable of switching between a normal operation mode and at least one energy saving mode in which power supplied to a predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. , When the operation mode of the device is switched, operation mode history information storage means for storing operation mode history information including at least the type of operation mode after the switching and switching time information, and a unit time in the period in which the energy saving mode is set The reduction cost constant storing means for storing the reduction cost constant representing the value of the reduction cost per hit, and the operation stored in the operation mode history information storing means when the display of the energy saving effect report is instructed in the specified period Calculates the total duration of the energy saving mode for each specified period based on the mode history information Display control means for calculating the reduction cost for each period by multiplying the sum calculated for each period and the reduction cost constant stored in the reduction cost constant storage means, and displaying the calculated reduction cost for each period A facsimile machine comprising: 9. A facsimile machine capable of mutually switching its operation mode between a normal operation mode and at least one energy-saving mode in which power supplied to a predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. , When the operation mode of the device is switched, operation mode history information storage means for storing operation mode history information including at least the type of operation mode after the switching and switching time information, and a unit time in the period in which the energy saving mode is set When the recording of the energy saving effect report is instructed by the reduction cost constant storage means that stores the reduction cost constant representing the value of the reduction cost per hit, the energy saving is performed based on the operation mode history information stored in the operation mode history information storage means. Calculate the total duration of the modes, and then use the calculated total and the above reduction cost. A facsimile apparatus, comprising: a recording control unit that calculates a reduction cost by multiplying the reduction cost constant stored in a constant storage unit and records and outputs the calculated reduction cost. 10. A facsimile apparatus capable of mutually switching its operation mode between a normal operation mode and at least one energy-saving mode in which power supplied to a predetermined device element is reduced when a preset condition is satisfied during standby. , When the operation mode of the device is switched, operation mode history information storage means for storing operation mode history information including at least the type of operation mode after the switching and switching time information, and a unit time in the period in which the energy saving mode is set The reduction cost constant storing means that stores the reduction cost constant representing the value of the reduction cost per hit, and the operation stored in the operation mode history information storing means when the recording of the energy saving effect report is instructed in the specified period Based on the mode history information, calculate the total duration of the energy saving mode for each specified period. Calculated reduction cost for each period is calculated by multiplying the total sum calculated for each period and the reduction cost constant stored in the reduction cost constant storage means, and the calculated reduction cost is displayed as a list image for each period. And a recording control means for recording and outputting the report image.