JPH08331351A - Facsimile equipment with mis-transmission preventive function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To reduce a danger of mis-transmission of all information due to a wrong destination number by displaying it that a destination number of a transmission original entered from a destination reader and a destination number set by a ten-key are collated. CONSTITUTION: A destination reader 8 is provided and a display section 9 is configured to display a destination in two lines. When a sender sets a transmission original to a facsimile equipment, a destination number described at a prescribed position of the transmission original is read by the destination reader 8 and displayed on a read display line at an upper part of the display section 9. The sender enters the destination number by a ten-key pad 2 while observing the display to a control circuit 10. The setting result is displayed to a lower collation display lien of the display section 9. That is, the setting by the ten-key pad 2 is conducted based on the read display lie reading the transmission original, then an error is less and the collation of the setting result is conducted accurately because the two character strings to be collated are at adjacent positions in a same visual field.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile widely used for transmitting a document diagram screen, etc.
In particular, the present invention relates to fax machines having a function of preventing misdelivery.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In Japan, faxsimili is now widely used and is used as an important means of transmitting information after telephone. The number of such devices is increasing dramatically in recent years, and it is even said that it will be in line with telephones in the near future. The operation method of the fax machine is as simple as that of a telephone. Basically, the manuscript that describes the content to be sent is set in the fax machine, then the destination is set using the numeric keypad and the start button is pressed. Will start sending. Hereinafter, an example of the operation method will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an example of a leading portion of a facsimile transmission document. That is, there are columns for entering the destination number, destination name, date of transmission, source, etc. The sender fills in the required items in these columns, and the contents of the transmission are described below. When the transmission manuscript is completed, the transmission manuscript (1)
Is set on the front axle. It should be noted here that in most cases the fax machine is configured to set the original document (1) to be sent face down. In other words, the described destination number, destination name, etc. are invisible when set. Therefore, the sender carefully remembers the described destination number and destination name or sets a note on another paper before setting the transmission original (1).

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the construction of a main part of a conventional facsimile machine, in which 2 is a numeric keypad, 3 is a control circuit, 4 is a display section, and 5
Is a start button. FIG. 3 is a display example displayed on the display unit (4). That is, when the transmission document (1) is set, the display status of the display unit (4) is blank as shown in (A), and the transmission destination number is not displayed. The sender sends the transmission number, for example, 0334567890 on the numeric keypad (2)
To the control circuit (3). The setting number is displayed on the display unit (4) as shown in (B). The sender completes the setting of the destination number by observing the displayed content and confirming that it is correct. When the start button (5) is pressed as the next operation, the fax machine calls and starts transmitting the set transmission document (1) after the line connection.

As described above, the fax machine is as easy to operate as a telephone, can clearly convey a chart or an image that cannot be transmitted by the telephone, can transmit the transmission immediately, and can reduce the cost of the device. Due to progress and other reasons, it is rapidly spreading not only in companies but also in general households.

[0006]

Some disadvantages have been pointed out in this useful fax machine. The biggest of the drawbacks is that the risk of "erroneous sending of all information" in which all the information is sent to the wrong recipient when the recipient number is wrong is basically higher than that of the telephone. is there. In the case of a phone call, even if the wrong number is sent to the company A and the company B is called at a location where the company A is called, when the person who answers the call answers "Yes, it is company B", A It turns out that it is not a company. Therefore, if the telephone is hung up there, erroneous transmission of all information can be prevented.

However, in the case of facsimiles, when the recipient number is set by mistake, if all the recipients of the recipient number exist, all of the transmitted originals will be erroneously sent to the wrong recipient. become. In fact, people who frequently use Facsimile often have some troublesome experiences that they do not receive the manuscript that they should have sent, and vice versa. It is not uncommon for manuscripts to be received by Huaximiri.

[0008] The contents of the transmission document by Facsimile include:
Often contains confidential information. This is especially true for business manuscripts. For example, confidential information such as an estimate for a bid construction and technical information about the development of a new product is frequently communicated by fax. It is a very big drawback that the risk of "erroneous sending of all information" that the confidential information is sent to an unintended party when the destination number is set incorrectly is higher than that of the telephone. Yes, and if the competitor receives the information, the loss due to it will be immeasurable.

The cause of "erroneous sending of all information" in the conventional facsimile operation method will be examined in detail with reference to FIGS. First, the transmission original (1) is set on the facsimile. The transmission destination number and the transmission destination name, which are the original information for setting the transmission destination, are described at the beginning of the transmission document (1). In many cases, since the transmission original (1) is set on the facsimile in a face-down manner, the transmission destination number and the like described are invisible to the sender. That is, the original information of the destination is hidden at the time of setting the destination that most needs it, and direct comparison with the setting result displayed on the display unit (4) becomes impossible. This is the first factor that makes mistakes in setting the destination.

The next operation is the setting of the transmission destination by the ten-key (2), which is set based on the transmission destination (1) which the operator memorizes or notes on another paper. Human memory is inherently liable to be erroneous, and the transcription work of making a memo on another piece of paper is also prone to error.
The second factor of erroneous setting of the transmission destination is that the work of storing and transcribing is included.

The next operation is verification of the set destination.
This is a collation work between the destination noted on another paper and the display content displayed on the display unit (4). In this case, the size and position of the characters are different between the memo and the display on the display unit.
In addition to that, it is often difficult to place a memo right next to the display unit, which is a collation work at a considerable distance. In the case of the destination number, the number of digits to be verified is large (about 10 digits even in Japan, about 15 digits or more when sending to foreign countries), so it is divided into several short digits and divided into several times. Will be collated. This is the third cause of incorrect settings.

The above description is for the case of setting the transmission original face down. A small number of fax machines are available on the market that set the original to be sent face up.
In that case, the first and second factors are considerably improved. However, regarding the third factor, there is no improvement effect at all, and there is still a risk that the setting error of the transmission destination and the "erroneous transmission of all information" caused by it occur.

Regarding "erroneous transmission of all information", some measures have been conventionally implemented. For example, a measure called "confidential function" has been adopted. This is a function that allows the recipient and the sender to have a secret password so that the receiver cannot see the contents of the communication even if the password is mistakenly sent unless the receiver knows the password. The function is certainly effective. However, since the mechanism of the confidential function is different for each manufacturer of fax machines, it has a fundamental difficulty that it does not work unless the recipient has installed the fax manufacturer of the same manufacturer as the sender. There are about 10 manufacturers of Facsimile. Therefore, when communicating with companies and households, the probability of connecting to the same manufacturer, Faksimili, is naturally low. Therefore, this confidentiality function cannot be a fundamental measure against "erroneous transmission of all information".

As another measure, there is a measure called "one-touch dial". This is done by registering a specific destination number in FAX and setting the destination number by pressing the specific button with the destination name once, rather than setting all digits using the numeric keypad etc. This is a function to display the destination name. This function is certainly effective, and it is possible to accurately set the destination number with a few operations, and it is possible to reduce “erroneous sending of all information”. However, the actual communication by fax is not limited to fixed destinations, but in the industry that communicates with an unspecified number of customers, such as hotels and travel agents, the number of cases that can be registered is limited. In some cases, it is inefficient to delete / update the registration each time, and thus the "one-touch dial" function can be used only partially.

As another countermeasure, a response (answer back)
There is a measure called a function. This is the company name set in the fax machine of the other side when the line is connected to the other side,
A response character such as a department name, a name, and an individual number is sent to the transmitting side and displayed on the display section of the transmitting side, and it is a function of determining whether or not the destination is correct. . However, this function also has the basic drawback that it works only between fax machines of the same manufacturer, and cannot be a fundamental measure against "misdelivery of all information."

The present invention has been made to improve such a problem, and greatly reduces the risk of "erroneous sending of all information" in which all the information is sent to the wrong destination.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a facsimile machine with a misdelivery prevention function that can prevent leakage of confidential information.

[0017]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to reduce the risk rate of "erroneous transmission of all information", first, the rate of erroneous setting of the destination number or destination name must be reduced. . As a specific means therefor, when the transmission original (1) is set and the transmission destination number is set, the setting number displayed on the display unit and the transmission destination number described in the transmission original are directly the same. The gist is that it enables collation within the field of view and ensures that any mistakes in the settings can be found and corrected at that time.

The facsimile machine with an erroneous feeding prevention function of the present invention comprises a document setting mechanism for setting a transmission document, a ten-key pad for setting a transmission destination number such as the transmission facsimile number of the transmission document or its abbreviated number, and the ten key A display unit that displays the set destination number, a start button that starts transmission, and a transmission source document set on the document setting mechanism, and when the destination number is set by the ten keys, the set number is displayed on the display unit. Then, when the start button is pressed, the setting number is called to call the transmission destination, and when the line is connected, the set transmission originals are sequentially read and the contents of the transmission original are displayed to the transmission destination. In a facsimile equipped with a control circuit for controlling transmission, when a transmission original is set on the original setting mechanism, the transmission is performed. A destination reader for reading and outputting a destination number written in a predetermined position of the manuscript is provided, and the display unit is configured so that characters and symbols are displayed on two parallel display lines, respectively. The control circuit displays the transmission destination number input from the transmission destination reader on one of the two display lines of the display unit and displays the transmission destination number set by the ten-key on the two lines. The display contents of the two lines can be collated by controlling the display on the other side of the display lines. Further, the control circuit displays the destination number input from the destination reader. The one of the two display lines of the copy, and the destination number set by the numeric keypad so that the display number displayed on the one and the digits correspond to the upper and lower sides, respectively. Performing control to display the other display lines in the line, it is characterized in that to be able to match the display contents of the two lines.

Further, the facsimile machine with an erroneous feeding preventing function of the present invention comprises a document setting mechanism for setting a transmission document, a ten-key pad for setting a transmission destination number such as a transmission facsimile number of the transmission document or its abbreviated number. A display unit for displaying a destination number set by the ten keys, a start button for starting transmission, and a transmission original set on the document setting mechanism and the destination number is set by the ten keys, the setting is displayed on the display unit. Display the number,
Next, when the start button is pressed, the setting number is called to call the transmission destination, and when the line is connected, the set transmission originals are sequentially read and the contents of the transmission originals are transmitted to the transmission destination. In the facsimile machine including a control circuit for performing the above, a destination reader that reads and outputs a destination number described at a predetermined position of the transmission document when the transmission document is set in the document setting mechanism, The destination number input from the destination reader is output as it is, and a character recognition processing unit that recognizes the destination number as a character, converts it into a corresponding character code, and outputs the character code is provided. The control circuit is configured to display the destination number input from the character recognition processing unit on the display unit. While displaying on one of the two display lines, the character designated by the converted character code is set as a calling number and displayed on the other of the two display lines. The feature is that the display contents can be collated. further,
The character recognition processing unit according to claim 3, wherein the destination reader is configured to read and output a destination number or a destination name described at a predetermined position of a transmission document. The destination number or destination name input from the device is output as it is, and when it is the destination number, it is converted to the character code corresponding to that number and output. When it is the destination name, the character corresponding to that character is output. The control circuit according to claim 3, wherein the control circuit is configured to output a code, a character code obtained by searching and extracting the transmission number of the transmission destination from a comparison table of the transmission destination name and the transmission destination number registered in advance.
When the output from the character recognition processing unit is the transmission destination number, the transmission destination number is displayed on one or the other of the two display lines of the display unit, and when the output is the transmission destination number, the transmission destination number is displayed on the display unit. It is characterized in that the display contents of two lines can be collated by controlling the display of the destination name on one side and the other side of the line display line.

[0020]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a main part of the facsimile showing the first embodiment of the present invention. A destination reader (8) is added to the conventional configuration, and a display unit (9) displays a destination. Is configured so that two lines can be displayed in parallel. FIG. 5 is a display example diagram of the display unit (9) in FIG. The sender first sets the transmission original (1) on the facsimile. At that time, the transmission destination number or the transmission destination described in the predetermined position of the transmission original (1) is read by the transmission destination reader (8), and a display example is displayed on the read display line in the upper stage of the display unit (9). Displayed as (A).

The destination reader (8) may be a system that technically uses an image sensor that is used to read a transmission document, or may be a system that optically uses an optical fiber. The sender looks at the display on the upper row and sets the destination number using the ten-key (2) on the control circuit (10).
To enter. The setting result is displayed in the lower contrast display line as shown in FIG. That is, according to the present invention, since the setting of the transmission destination by the ten-key (2) is performed based on the display of the read display line in which the original information described in the transmission document (1) is read, it is stored or transcribed. Much less error than destination-based settings. Further, in the collation of the setting result, since the setting contents are displayed on the contrast display line of the display unit (9) and the original information of the document is displayed on the read display line, two character strings to be collated are within the same visual field. It can be performed accurately because it is located in the adjacent position. The sender confirms that the destination set at this point is correct, and then presses the start button (5) to start transmission to the correct partner.

FIG. 6 is an embodiment diagram showing another embodiment of the character arrangement of the display contents of the display section (9) of the present invention. That is, it is a display example diagram of the display unit (9) when the function of the destination reader (8) control circuit (10) is expanded. The display example (A) is the display status of the read display line at the time when the transmission document (1) is set to the facsimile. Since the destination is written on the manuscript by handwriting, the size and position of each character is different, and in many cases, it is separated by a hyphen or space for easy reading. Corresponding to such a shift, the size of each character in the lower contrast display line to be collated is made uniform, and the position becomes a position that vertically corresponds to each digit of the upper read display line for each digit. This is the display example (B). By doing so, the collation can be performed more accurately.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the essential structure of a second embodiment of the present invention, which is characterized in that a character recognition processing section (17) is added to the first embodiment of FIG. There is. The other parts have almost the same functions as in the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a display portion (9) of the second embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.
It is a display example figure of. The sender first sets the transmission original (1). The handwritten destination written at a predetermined position on the original is read by the destination reader (8),
It is recognized as a character by the character recognition processing unit (17). The character recognition processing unit (17) inputs the content read by the destination reader (8) to the control circuit (20) as it is, and recognizes the read content as a character (for example, a signal converted into a character code). To the control circuit (20). The control circuit (20) gives the read content to the display unit (9) to display the handwritten transmission destination on the read display line in the upper part of the display unit (9), and displays the result recognized as a character on the ten key (2). ) Is displayed in the comparison display line in the lower stage of the display unit (9) as the calling number (setting number) of the transmission destination input from (4). (A) shows the display content.

Incidentally, the process of reading and identifying handwritten characters is widely used in postal services such as identification of postal codes, and it is possible to identify handwritten characters with high probability. With this configuration, the sender does not need to set all the digits of the destination using the numeric keypad (2), collates two parallel character strings in the same field of view, and displays them in the character recognition result. If there is an incorrect digit such as the sixth character from the left end shown by the arrow in the example (A), the correct setting result can be obtained as in the example (B) by correcting only that digit with the ten key (2). be able to. By limiting the work of the sender to collation and partial correction in this way, the risk of erroneous setting of the destination can be greatly reduced compared to the conventional method. The destination reader (8) may use the document reading mechanism itself used when transmitting the document. In that case, since the destination reader (8) and the document reading mechanism are shared,
Since the construction of the facsimile is simplified and the number of parts is reduced, the reliability can be improved. A specific operation example is as follows. That is, when the transmission original (1) is set to the facsimile, the original reading mechanism operates for a short time to read the information about the transmission destination. The read data is displayed on the display unit, and the sender sets and confirms the destination and presses the start button (5). The document reading mechanism operates again, and the remaining part of the transmission document (1) is read and transmitted.

The above description has been made mainly on the destination number. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a destination name such as a company name is read, a file in which a registered table of the registered company name and destination number is stored is searched, and the search result Of course, the present invention is also applied to the case where the destination number is displayed on the comparison display line. Further, the present invention is similarly applied to the case where the destination number is shortened to a short number of digits such as a speed dial. Of course, the present invention is also applied to the case where the destination name and the destination number are displayed together.

Further, in the above description, the contents displayed on the display unit are limited to the destination number. However, like the conventional facsimile, various information such as the date and communication time is displayed at the same time. Naturally, it is displayed by mode conversion.

[0027]

As described above in detail, by implementing the present invention, the risk of "erroneous sending of all information" in which all the information is sent to the wrong destination is greatly reduced, and confidential information is protected. Since it is possible to prevent the outflow of data, it is extremely effective in improving the reliability of communication.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a leading portion of a facsimile transmission document.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a conventional facsimile machine.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display example of a conventional display unit.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a main part configuration showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a diagram showing a display example of the display unit in FIG.

6 is a diagram showing another display example of the display unit of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram of a main part showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a diagram showing a display example of the display unit of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Transmission original 2 Numeric keypad 3 Control circuit 4 Display section 5 Start button 8 Destination reader 9 Display section 10 Control circuit 17 Character recognition processing section 20 Control circuit

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A document setting mechanism for setting a transmission document, a ten-key for setting a transmission destination number such as a transmission facsimile number of the transmission document or its abbreviated number, and a transmission number set by the ten key. A display section, a start button for starting transmission, and a setting number is displayed on the display section when a transmission document is set on the document setting mechanism and a transmission destination number is set by the ten keys, and then the start button is pressed. When pressed, the setting number is called to call the transmission destination, and when the line is connected, the control circuit that controls to sequentially read the set transmission originals and transmit the contents of the transmission originals to the transmission destination. When the transmission document is set on the document setting mechanism in the provided facsimile, the transmission destination number described at a predetermined position of the transmission document is set. A destination reader for reading and outputting a signal, and the display unit is configured so that characters and symbols are displayed on two parallel display lines, and the control circuit controls the destination reader The destination number to be input is displayed on one of the two display lines of the display unit, and the destination number set by the numeric keypad is controlled to be displayed on the other of the two display lines. A fax machine with a function to prevent misdelivery, characterized by being able to check the displayed contents of two lines. 2. The control circuit displays the destination number input from the destination reader on one of the two display lines of the display unit and displays the destination number set by the ten-key pad. , The display number displayed on the one side and the digits on the other side are controlled so as to correspond to the upper and lower sides, respectively, and the display is controlled on the other side of the two lines, so that the display contents of the two lines can be collated. The facsimile machine with the function of preventing misdelivery according to claim 1. 3. A document setting mechanism for setting a transmission document, a ten-key for setting a transmission number such as a transmission facsimile number of the transmission document or its shortened number, and a transmission number set by the ten key. A display section, a start button for starting transmission, and a setting number is displayed on the display section when a transmission document is set on the document setting mechanism and a transmission destination number is set by the ten keys, and then the start button is pressed. When pressed, the setting number is called to call the transmission destination, and when the line is connected, the control circuit that controls to sequentially read the set transmission originals and transmit the contents of the transmission originals to the transmission destination. When the transmission document is set on the document setting mechanism in the provided facsimile, the transmission destination number described at a predetermined position of the transmission document is set. A destination reader that reads and outputs the number and a destination number that is input from the destination reader are output as they are, and the destination number is recognized as a character and converted into a corresponding character code and output. A recognition processing unit is provided, the display unit is configured to display characters and symbols on two parallel display lines, and the control circuit includes a transmission destination number input from the character recognition processing unit. Is displayed on one of the two display lines of the display unit, and a character designated by the converted character code is set as a calling number to be displayed on the other of the two display lines. In addition, the fax transmission is equipped with a function to prevent misdelivery, which is characterized in that the display contents of two lines can be collated. 4. The character reader according to claim 3, wherein the destination reader is configured to read and output a destination number or a destination name written at a predetermined position of the transmission document. The recognition processing unit outputs the destination number or destination name input from the destination reader as it is, and when it is the destination number, converts it to a character code corresponding to the number and outputs it. In this case, the character code corresponding to the character is output and the character code obtained by searching and extracting the transmission number of the transmission destination from the comparison table of the transmission destination name and the transmission destination number registered in advance. When the output from the character recognition processing unit is the destination number, the control circuit described above displays the destination number on one or the other of the two display lines of the display unit, and when the output is the destination name, Of the display The facsimile with a misdelivery prevention function according to claim 3, wherein the destination name is displayed on one and the other of the two display lines so that the display contents of the two lines can be collated.