JPH0888718A - Facsimile store and forward exchange - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To secure the required number of calling channels by reducing variably the number of idle channels with call reception priority when the number of destination parties of a distributed original and a stored original number exceed a prescribed number or a resident time of an original exceeds a prescribed time and in the case of a time zone when the number of received calls is small. CONSTITUTION: Facsimile test data from facsimile terminal equipments 12a-12n are stored in an HDD 24. When the number of available channels is less than a required number of calling channels for each preset time zone, an operation controller 30 conducts the processing of reducing number of idle channels set to a RAM 20. For example, the number of calling channels is increased by decreasing the number of idle lines for a time zone such as a lunch break or midnight when the number of received calls is small. Similarly even when the number of destination parties of a distributed original and a stored original number exceed a prescribed number or a resident time of an original exceeds a prescribed time, the number of idle channels is reduced to allow processing of callings with priority.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile storing and switching apparatus which processes an incoming call through a plurality of lines in which an empty line for receiving an incoming call is set and automatically makes a call.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a facsimile storage / exchange apparatus of this type transmits collectively the same destinations in sequentially stored facsimile message data (received originals), or transmits the same originals to a large number of destinations. Broadcast processing is being processed. In the transmission in this case, the time designation can be controlled, but since the incoming call is irregular, the incoming call is prioritized over the delivery. In other words, when the number of incoming calls increases, the number of available lines is controlled to reduce the number of lines that are automatically called to improve the utilization efficiency of the accommodated lines.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the incoming call and delivery states of a conventional facsimile storage / exchange apparatus. In FIG. 5, a plurality of lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
A facsimile storage / exchange apparatus 1 accommodating 9, 10; a premises or office exchange 2 connected to the facsimile storage / exchange apparatus 1; and facsimile apparatuses 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e connected to the exchange 2. 3f, 3g, 3
h, 3i, 3j and an operation control device 4 for setting operation control of the facsimile storage / exchange apparatus 1, for example, operation start, data input restriction, setting of number of idle lines, operation end, and the like.

In this configuration, the facsimile accumulator / switching apparatus 1 processes the incoming call reception from the line 1 to the line 10 in order, and, on the contrary, processes the outgoing call from the line 10 to the line 1. In this case, the line 3 and the line 5 are set as idle lines. Even if a call request is made on the lines 3 and 5, the call is not made, and the call is made after waiting for the other lines to be available.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of an operation of controlling the number of idle lines in the facsimile storage / exchange apparatus 1. In FIG. 6, first, document data is accumulated, and a call request for the document is determined (step (in the figure, S
10)). If there is no manuscript data to be called (No), the judgment for making a call request for the manuscript is repeated after a certain time has passed (step 11). If there is a request for calling a document in step 10, the number of available lines a among the lines 1 to 10 is checked (step 12). Next, the number of available lines a is compared with the set number of available lines (lines 3, 5 in FIG. 5) b preset by the maintenance control device 4 (step 13). If the number of available lines a is larger than the set number of available lines b (Yes), the call is made from the available line at this time (step 14). Number of available lines a is set Number of available lines b
When the number is smaller (No), a process for making a call request for a document is performed after a certain time has elapsed. In this way, the call is made only when there is a free line other than the preset number of free lines b of the lines 3 and 5 in FIG. This line 3, even if all lines other than the available line are receiving or delivering
Incoming calls can be received through the 5 available lines.

[0006]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional facsimile storing and switching apparatus, when the number of incoming calls increases, the number of lines that can be automatically called decreases and the incoming calls can be preferentially processed. Since the number is fixed, the freedom of calling is restricted. For example, it is not possible to make a call from a previously set idle line (lines 3 and 5 in FIG. 5) even during lunch break or at night when the number of incoming calls is extremely small.
Similarly, even if a large number of distributed manuscripts are accumulated and remain
You cannot make a call on a previously set idle line. In other words, the utilization efficiency of the accommodated line is reduced.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art, and in the case where the number of destinations of delivered originals, the number of stored originals, and the staying time of originals increase beyond a predetermined number and a predetermined time. , And when there are few incoming calls,
The number of empty lines with priority for incoming calls is changed so that the number of outgoing calls can be secured according to the need for outgoing calls, and as a result, more incoming calls and outgoing calls can be made with fewer lines. In addition, it is an object of the present invention to provide a facsimile storage / exchange apparatus that improves the utilization efficiency of the line.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 accumulates facsimile message data from a terminal through a plurality of lines accommodated, and
In a facsimile storage and switching device that automatically calls and distributes this facsimile message data based on the destination designation information from the terminal, an empty line that prioritizes incoming calls is set in advance among multiple lines, and the number of empty lines is set. , A time zone data storage means for storing the time zone data in which the number of incoming calls decreases in advance, and a clock means for clocking the current time. And a variable control means for performing variable control for reducing the number of idle lines set by the idle line setting means and increasing the number of automatically calling lines when the time zone data read from I am trying.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, facsimile telegram data from a terminal through a plurality of accommodated lines is accumulated, and the facsimile telegram data is automatically called based on destination designation information from the terminal. In a facsimile storage / exchange device for distribution, an empty line for prioritizing incoming calls is set in advance among a plurality of lines, and an empty line variable setting means for varying the number of this empty line, and the number of accumulated delivery destinations and / or facsimiles The comparing means for comparing the number of message data with a preset value, and the empty line setting means when the value of the comparing means exceeds the preset value and the number of delivery destinations and / or the number of facsimile message data increases. Variable control means is provided for performing variable control to reduce the set number of idle lines and increase the number of lines to be automatically called.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the facsimile message data from the terminal is accumulated through a plurality of lines accommodated, and the facsimile message data is automatically called based on the destination designation information from the terminal. In the facsimile storing and switching apparatus for distribution, an empty line that prioritizes incoming calls is set in advance among a plurality of lines, and an empty line variable setting means for changing the number of empty lines and a reception of untransmitted facsimile message data. The time measuring means for measuring the time up to the present time, the comparing means for comparing the retention time of the accumulated facsimile data for each delivery destination measured by the time measuring means with a preset value, and the value of the comparing means are set in advance. Variable control that reduces the number of idle lines set by the idle line setting means and increases the number of lines that are automatically called when the residence time exceeds the set value It has a configuration and a variable control means for performing.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, facsimile message data from a terminal through a plurality of accommodated lines is accumulated, and the facsimile message data is automatically called based on the destination designation information from the terminal. In a facsimile storing and switching apparatus for distribution, an empty line which prioritizes incoming calls is set in advance among a plurality of lines, and an empty line variable setting means for varying the number of this empty line and time zone data in which the number of incoming calls decreases in advance. Time zone data storage means for storing, time counting means for counting the current time, first comparing means for comparing the number of accumulated delivery destinations and / or the number of facsimile message data with a preset value, and untransmitted data Timekeeping means for measuring the time from the reception of facsimile message data to the present time, and facsimile message data for each accumulated distribution destination measured by the time measuring means. Of the second comparing means for comparing the staying time of the data with a preset value and the values of the first and the second comparing means exceed the preset values, and the number of delivery destinations, the number of facsimile message data and the staying time increase. In case of the above, the empty line is based on a value obtained by combining at least two of the number of delivery destinations, the number of facsimile message data, and the staying time and the time zone data read from the time zone data storage means. The variable control means performs variable control to reduce the number of idle lines set by the setting means and increase the number of lines to be automatically called.

[0012]

In the facsimile store-and-exchange device according to the first aspect of the present invention having such a configuration, during the time period when the number of incoming calls decreases, the number of pre-set vacant lines with priority for incoming calls is reduced and the number of lines that are automatically called is increased. ing. Therefore, the number of calling lines is secured according to the necessity of the number of calling for each time period. That is, a large number of incoming calls and outgoing calls can be made with a small number of lines.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the facsimile storage / exchange apparatus, when the number of delivery destinations and the number of stored originals increase beyond a preset value, the preset number of available lines is reduced to automatically make a call. Is increasing. Therefore, when the number of destinations of distributed originals and the number of stored originals exceed a predetermined number, it is possible to secure the number of lines for automatic calling according to the necessity.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a facsimile storage exchange apparatus, wherein when the retention time of the stored facsimile message data exceeds a preset value and increases by a preset value, the preset number of idle lines is set. To increase the number of lines that make automatic calls. Therefore, it becomes possible to secure the number of calling lines capable of avoiding the delay when the stay time of the original document exceeds the predetermined time.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the number of delivery destinations, the number of facsimile message data, and the staying time increase, the facsimile storage / exchange apparatus according to claim 4 further includes the number of delivery destinations, the number of facsimile message data and the staying time, and the time zone. Based on this value, the number of available lines is reduced and the number of lines that are automatically called is increased. Therefore, automatic calling (distribution) is performed in consideration of the number of delivery destinations, the number of facsimile message data and the staying time, and the time zone comprehensively. As a result, a large number of incoming and Calling becomes possible.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, an embodiment of a facsimile storage / exchange apparatus of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of a facsimile storage / exchange apparatus of the present invention. In FIG. 1, this example shows, for example, a facsimile storage / exchange apparatus 10 connected to another facsimile storage / exchange apparatus main body (not shown) through an exchange M of a public line network, and a premises connected to the facsimile storage / exchange apparatus 10. Alternatively, the exchange 11 of the station and the facsimile terminals 12a, 12b ... 12n connected to the exchange 11 are provided. The facsimile storage exchange device 10 is
Connected to the exchange 11, the facsimile terminals 12a to 12a
A communication control unit (C
A CE) 14 and a CPU 16 for controlling storage and exchange of facsimile message data (image data) are provided.

Further, an input / output (I / O) circuit 18 and a working RAM 2 connected to the I / O circuit 18.
0 and a ROM 22 storing a control program are provided. In addition, a hard disk drive (HDD) 24 for accumulating facsimile message data and a public line La
A communication control unit 26 for exchanging facsimile message data and the like with another facsimile storage / exchange apparatus not shown through the like, and a timer circuit 28 connected to the I / O circuit 18 and transmitting time data for measuring the current time. It is provided. Further, the facsimile storage exchange device 10
An operation control device 30 that controls the operation of is provided.
The operation control device 30 is a facsimile storage / exchange device 1.
A control unit 31 that controls the setting or cancellation of the operation control operation in cooperation with the CPU 16 of 0; a liquid crystal display (LCD) 32 that is connected to the control unit 31 and displays control content and input / output information; A keyboard 34 for inputting operation control settings and cancellations is provided.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. First, a call is made from the facsimile terminals 12a to 12n, and after the call is made, the communication control unit 14 receives the destination designation information such as the destination telephone number and the broadcast transmission, and the incoming call is received by the CPU.
Notify 16. After this incoming call, for example, the facsimile message transmission is confirmed by a series of communication control signals, and after the procedure end (EOP), the facsimile message data (image data) from the facsimile terminals 12a to 12n is transferred to the communication control unit 1.
4, under the control of the CPU 16, HD through the I / O circuit 18
Store and store in D24. For example, in the case of time designated transmission and broadcast transmission, the facsimile telegram data stored in the HDD 24 is processed by the CPU 16, the RAM 20, and the ROM 22 by the interrupt processing at the designated time of the timer circuit 28.
The facsimile message data stored in the HDD 24 is read out under the control of 1., and a call is sequentially sent to a plurality of destinations through the communication control unit 26 to perform broadcast transmission.

In this case, as described with reference to FIG.
Incoming and outgoing calls carried out through are processed by receiving incoming calls in order from the line 1 to the line 10 accommodated in the communication control unit 26, for example, in the case of accommodating 10 office lines, and the outgoing call is the opposite. Processing from line 10 to line 1. In this case, multiple lines are set as free lines that give priority to incoming calls, but here, the number of free lines is reset for each time zone, and lines that can make and receive calls adapted to each time zone are set. Secure a number. For example, during the lunch break, when the number of incoming calls is low, the number of free lines that prioritize incoming calls is reduced to half the preset number, and the number of free lines that prioritize incoming calls is set in advance during the night when there are extremely few incoming calls. We will eliminate all the numbers that we have set up so that we can make calls from all the central office lines. In addition, since the incoming call is given priority in the morning when there are a lot of incoming calls and in the afternoon hours excluding the lunch break, the incoming call is given priority and processed without reducing the number of available lines.

Similar to the resetting of the number of free lines for each time zone, the number of free lines is increased even when the number of destinations of distributed originals, the number of stored originals, and the staying time of originals increase beyond a predetermined number. Is controlled to increase the number of lines that can be called.

Below, this time period, the number of destinations to be delivered,
A process for determining the number of lines for automatically calling will be described by adapting to the increase in the number of staying documents and the staying time. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for deciding the number of lines to be automatically called in accordance with the time zone. In FIG. 2, first, facsimile message data from the facsimile terminals 12a to 12n is stored and accumulated in the HDD 24. At the same time, the destination designation information is stored in the RAM 20 and the HDD 24 (step 20). Next, it is determined whether or not the facsimile message data (transmission document) is stored in the HDD 24 (step 2).
1). If there is no transmission original document (No), the determination of completion of accumulation of the transmission original document in the HDD 24 is repeated again after a certain time has passed (step 22). Next, the number a of available vacant lines that is not used for incoming or outgoing is checked (step 23).

Next, the CPU 16 reads out the present time from the timer circuit 28 in FIG. Corresponding to this time, the CPU 16 reads the time zone data d1 which is set in the RAM 20 in advance from the operation control device 30 and indicates the required number of calling lines, for example, every hour (time zone). If the current time is 12:00, the time zone data d1 of the number of calling lines required from 12:00 to 1:00 is read (step 24). This time zone data is a value that considers the number of incoming and outgoing calls. For example, the required number of calling lines when making a call during lunch break when the number of incoming calls is small and the number of calling lines required during the night when the number of incoming calls is extremely small. The number of calling lines required when making a call during lunchtime when the number of incoming calls is low is made smaller than the number of calling lines required during the night when the number of incoming calls is extremely low. That is, the number of incoming calls is greater than that of lunchtime.

[0023] In this time zone, when the number of incoming calls is extremely small, such as during lunch break or nighttime, the working hours excluding the morning and lunch breaks are checked for the number of incoming calls for each time zone, and this data is also stored. (Step 25). Next, it is determined whether or not the required number of calling lines (time zone data d1) is larger than the number of usable lines a (step 26). If the number of usable lines a is smaller than the number of calling lines (time zone data d1) (No), a process of reducing the number of free lines preset in the RAM 20 in FIG. 1 from the operation control device 30 is performed.
For example, during the lunch break, when the number of incoming calls is small, the number of available lines is reduced to half and the number of outgoing lines is increased.

Also, all idle lines are eliminated during the nighttime hours when the number of incoming calls is extremely low (step 27). A call is made to the delivery destination based on the destination designation information through the line in which the number of available lines is adjusted. After this line connection, CPU1
6. Under the control of the RAM 20 and the ROM 22, the facsimile message data stored in the HDD 24 is read and transmitted (step 28). If the number of usable lines a is greater than the number of calling lines (time zone data d1) in step 26 (Yes), the process proceeds to step 28 to call the delivery destination based on the destination designation information. After this, it is judged whether or not the calling process based on the preset all time zone data is completed (step 29). If not completed (No), the process returns to step 23 to perform the calling process using the remaining all time zone data. If completed in step 29 (Yes), after the completion of this call, the number of idle lines reduced based on the time zone data is restored and the process from the beginning is executed (step 30).

When controlling the number of lines that can be automatically called as described above, the number of idle lines is reset for each time zone and set to the number of calling lines or the number of incoming lines adapted to the time zone. In other words, during lunch hours, during the nighttime when there are few incoming calls, the number of available lines is reduced, the number of lines that can be called is increased, and the distribution of the facsimile messages stored by making the calls is quickly processed. To do. Also, during business hours, especially during times when there are many incoming faxes, the number of idle lines is set as it is and the incoming call is given priority and processed.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure for determining the number of automatic calling lines when the number of stored delivery destinations and the number of facsimile message data stored exceeds a predetermined number. In FIG. 3, first, similarly to the processing shown in FIG. 2, the facsimile message data is stored in the HDD 24, and at the same time, the destination designation information is stored in the RAM 20 and the HDD 24. Furthermore, this facsimile message data (sent document)
Is stored in the HDD 24. If there is no transmission document here (No), the determination of completion of accumulation of the transmission document in the HDD 24 is repeated again after a certain period of time elapses.
The number of available free lines a not used for incoming or outgoing is checked (steps 40, 41, 42, 43).

Next, the number of distribution destinations (destination designation information) stored in the RAM 20 or the HDD 24 and the HDD 2
The CPU 16 reads out the data n of the number of facsimile message data (transmission document) stored in 4. Further, the threshold value (comparative value) P1 is read out (steps 44 and 4).
5). Next, it is determined whether or not the data n exceeds the threshold value (comparison value) P1 (step 46). This threshold value (comparative value) P1 determines the start of transmission when the number of distribution destinations and the number of facsimile message data exceeds a certain number, and the transmission of past facsimile messages by the device is determined. Based on the number of incoming calls and the number of deliveries, it will be decided as a deliverable value without delay. In this case, one or both of the number of delivery destinations and the number of facsimile message data is compared with a threshold value (comparison value) P1 to determine the delivery.

Next, from the value exceeding this threshold P1,
In consideration of the current number of distribution destinations and the number of facsimile message data, the number of calling lines d2 required for the number of usable lines a is determined (step 47). This required number of calling lines d2
And the available line number a are compared (step 48). If the number of usable lines a is less than the number of calling lines d2 (No), the operation control device 30 is previously stored in the RAM 20 in FIG.
Processing for reducing the number of free lines set up from is performed (step 49).

A call is made to the delivery destination based on the destination designation information through the line in which the number of available lines is adjusted. After this line connection, the facsimile message data stored in the HDD 24 is read out and transmitted under the control of the CPU 16, the RAM 20 and the ROM 22 (step 50). If the number of usable lines a is larger than the number of calling lines d2 in step 48 (Yes), the process proceeds to step 28 to call the distribution destination based on the destination designation information. After the completion of this call, the reduced number of idle lines is returned to the original state and the process is executed from the beginning (step 51).

When controlling the number of lines that can be automatically called as described above, when the number of empty lines exceeds the number of distribution destinations and the number of facsimile message data exceeds a certain value, the number of calling lines adapted to this increase or Set to the number of incoming lines.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure for determining the number of automatic calling lines when the accumulated time of the stored facsimile message data exceeds a predetermined time. In FIG. 4, first, similar to the processing shown in FIG. 2, the facsimile message data is stored in the HDD 24, and at the same time, the destination designation information is stored in the RAM 20 and the HDD 24. In addition, the HDD of this facsimile message data (transmission document)
Judge the accumulation at 24. If there is no document to be sent (No), the H
The accumulation determination in the DD 24 is repeated, and then the number of available free lines a not used for incoming or outgoing is checked (steps 60, 61, 62, 63).

Next, the CPU 16 reads out the present time from the timer circuit 28 in FIG. 1, and further reads out the respective arrival times of the facsimile message data (transmission document) stored in the HDD 24 (step 64, 65). From the present time and the arrival time, the CPU 1 obtains the data m indicating the retention time of each facsimile message data (transmission document).
6 calculates. The data m indicating the residence time is read out, and the threshold value (comparison value) P2 of the residence time is read out (steps 66 and 67). Next, it is determined whether or not the data m exceeds the threshold value (comparison value) P2 (step 68).

This threshold value (comparative value) P2 is used to determine the start of transmission when the residence time exceeds a certain period of time, and is used by deciding the time when there is no delay in delivery. Next, the number of facsimile message data (transmission manuscripts) exceeding the threshold value P2 is determined, and the number of calling lines d3 necessary for the number of usable lines a is determined from this number (steps 69 and 70). This required number of calling lines d3
And the available line number a are compared (step 71). If the number of usable lines a is smaller than the number of calling lines d3 (No), the operation control device 30 is previously stored in the RAM 20 in FIG.
A process for reducing the number of available lines set from is executed (step 72).

A call is made to the delivery destination based on the destination designation information through the line in which the number of available lines is adjusted. After this line connection, the facsimile message data stored in the HDD 24 is read out and transmitted under the control of the CPU 16, the RAM 20 and the ROM 22 (step 73). If the number of usable lines a is greater than the number of calling lines d3 in step 71 (Yes), the process proceeds to step 73 to call the delivery destination based on the destination designation information. After this, all facsimile message data (sent originals) whose residence time exceeds a certain time
It is judged whether or not the calling process of step 7 is completed (step 7).
4). If the transmission is not completed (No), step 6
Returning to step 4, the call processing of the remaining facsimile message data (transmission document) is performed. If completed in step 74 (Yes), after the completion of this call, the number of idle lines reduced based on the time zone data is restored and the process is executed from the beginning (step 75).

In this way, when controlling the number of lines that can be automatically called, facsimile electronic message data whose residence time exceeds a certain time is automatically called and delivered. At this time, the number of free lines is adjusted based on this quantity.

In the above description, the time period, the number of destinations to be delivered, the number of staying originals, and the staying time are individually checked to determine the calling (delivery). You can also decide the number of lines for (delivery). For example, read the time zone data and reduce the number of available lines (for example, during lunch break or midnight),
The number of destinations to be delivered and the number of staying originals are checked, and if the number exceeds a predetermined number, the call (delivery) is made. Similarly, the retention time of the accumulated facsimile message data (transmission document) is checked during the time period when the number of available lines can be reduced, and if the predetermined time is exceeded, the call (delivery) is made.
To do. Further, when the number of staying originals exceeds a predetermined number, only the facsimile message data (sent originals) in which the staying time exceeds a predetermined time is called (delivered). In this way, two or more of the time zone, the number of destinations to be delivered, the number of staying documents, and the staying time are combined, the number of idle lines is reduced based on the value, and the automatic call (delivery) is performed.

[0037]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the facsimile store-and-exchange device according to the first aspect of the present invention, in the time zone in which the number of incoming calls decreases, the number of idle lines with a preset incoming call priority is reduced and automatic transmission is performed. Since the number of calling lines is increasing, it is possible to secure the number of calling lines according to the need for the number of calling for each time period, and as a result, a large number of incoming and outgoing calls can be made with a small number of lines. Has the effect of becoming.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the number of delivery destinations or the number of stored originals exceeds a preset value, the preset number of idle lines is reduced to automatically make a call. Since the number of lines to be sent is increased, it is possible to secure the number of lines for automatic calling according to the necessity when the number of destinations of delivered manuscripts and the number of stored manuscripts exceed a predetermined number. Have.

According to the facsimile storage and exchange device of the third aspect, the residence time of the stored facsimile message data exceeds the preset time, and exceeds the preset value.
If the number increases, reduce the number of free lines set in advance,
Since the number of lines for automatic calling is increased, it is possible to secure the number of calling lines that can avoid the delay when the document staying time exceeds a predetermined time.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the number of delivery destinations, the number of facsimile message data, and the staying time increase, the facsimile storage / exchange apparatus according to claim 4 further includes the number of delivery destinations, the number of facsimile message data and the staying time, and the time zone. By combining two or more of these, the number of available lines is reduced and the number of lines automatically called is increased based on this value.Therefore, the number of delivery destinations, the number of facsimile message data and the retention time, and the time Automatic calling (delivery) is performed in consideration of the band comprehensively, and as a result, a large number of incoming and outgoing calls can be made with a small number of lines.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an embodiment of a facsimile storage / exchange apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure for determining the number of lines to be automatically called according to a time zone in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure for determining the number of automatic calling lines when the number of delivery destinations and the number of facsimile message data stored in the embodiment exceed a predetermined number.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for determining the number of automatic calling lines when the accumulated time of the facsimile message data accumulated in the embodiment exceeds a predetermined time.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an incoming call and a delivery state of a conventional facsimile storage / exchange apparatus.

6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a free line number control operation in the facsimile storage / exchange apparatus shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Facsimile storage and exchange apparatus 12a-12n Facsimile terminal 14 Communication control section 16 CPU 20 RAM 24 HDD 28 Timer circuit 30 Operation control apparatus 31 Control section

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A facsimile storage / exchange device for storing facsimile telegram data from a terminal through a plurality of lines accommodated therein, and for automatically transmitting the facsimile telegram data based on destination designation information from the terminal. In the above, in the plurality of lines, a free line for prioritizing incoming calls is set in advance, and a free line variable setting means for changing the number of free lines, and time band data for storing time band data in which the number of incoming calls decreases in advance When the storage means, the clocking means for clocking the current time, and the time zone data read from the time zone data storage means corresponding to the time point reduce the number of incoming calls,
A facsimile storage and switching apparatus comprising: a variable control unit that performs variable control to reduce the number of idle lines set by the idle line setting unit and increase the number of automatically calling lines. 2. A facsimile storage / exchange device for storing facsimile message data from a terminal through a plurality of lines accommodated therein, and for automatically transmitting the facsimile message data based on destination designation information from the terminal and distributing the facsimile message data. In the above, in the plurality of lines, a free line that prioritizes incoming calls is set in advance, and a free line variable setting means for changing the number of free lines, and the number of accumulated delivery destinations and / or the number of facsimile message data are stored. Comparing means for comparing with a preset value, and when the value of the comparing means exceeds the preset value and the number of delivery destinations and / or the number of facsimile message data increases, the empty line setting means sets And a variable control means for performing variable control for reducing the number of idle lines and increasing the number of lines for automatic call origination. Apparatus. 3. A facsimile storage / exchange device for storing facsimile telegram data from a terminal through a plurality of lines accommodated therein, and for automatically delivering the facsimile telegram data based on destination designation information from the terminal for distribution. In the above, in the plurality of lines, a free line is set in advance to prioritize incoming calls, and a free line variable setting means for changing the number of free lines and a time from the reception of untransmitted facsimile message data to the present time are set. A time measuring means for measuring the time, a comparing means for comparing the retention time of the accumulated facsimile message data for each delivery destination, which is measured by the time measuring means, with a preset value, and the value of the comparing means is a preset value. When the dwell time increases beyond the limit, variable control is performed to reduce the number of idle lines set by the idle line setting means and increase the number of lines to be automatically called. Facsimile store and forward system, characterized in that it comprises cormorants and variable control means. 4. A facsimile storage / exchange device for storing facsimile telegram data from a terminal through a plurality of accommodated lines, and for automatically delivering the facsimile telegram data based on destination designation information from the terminal to deliver the facsimile telegram data. In the above, in the plurality of lines, a free line for prioritizing incoming calls is set in advance, and a free line variable setting means for changing the number of free lines, and time band data for storing time band data in which the number of incoming calls decreases in advance A storage unit, a time counting unit that counts the current time, a first comparing unit that compares the stored number of delivery destinations and / or the number of facsimile message data with a preset value, and untransmitted facsimile message data. Timekeeping means for measuring the time from reception to the present time, and delay of accumulated facsimile message data for each delivery destination, which is measured by the timekeeping means Second comparing means for comparing the residence time with a preset value, and the values of the first and second comparing means exceed the preset values, and the number of delivery destinations, the number of facsimile message data, and the residence time increase. In the case of, based on a value obtained by combining at least two of the number of delivery destinations, the number of facsimile message data and the retention time and the time zone data read from the time zone data storage means corresponding to the time, A facsimile storage / exchange apparatus comprising: a variable control unit that performs variable control to reduce the number of idle lines set by the idle line setting unit and increase the number of lines that are automatically called.