JPH09116646A - Facsimile communication equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To surely report the end of processing based on all operations conducted by the user or a serviceman to the user or a serviceman. SOLUTION: An adaptor makes a call to a center equipment based on a prescribed operation input from a facsimile equipment connecting to itself (step 102) to make transmission/reception of a specific signal in response to the operation input with the center (step 103), the center equipment conducts processing in response to the operation input (step 104) and provides an output of a corresponding message to the facsimile equipment or a telephone set connecting to the adaptor after the end of processing (step 106).

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile communication device for providing a facsimile transmission / reception service to users of facilities such as hotels temporarily used by many persons.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, private branch exchanges (PB
When a facsimile machine is connected to the extension of X), there is no problem in calling to the public line network (outside line), but unless a dial-in number (contract) is set for each extension, incoming calls from the public line network are directly sent to each extension. Not connected to That is, PB
There is a problem that a facsimile document cannot be automatically sent to a facsimile apparatus at the X extension.
Setting a dial-in contract for an extension of each guest room of a hotel or the like is extremely costly for the hotel.

A hotel developed as a facsimile communication device that solves this problem, based on the "communication network" described in JP-A-3-501673 and the "data transmission device" described in JP-A-5-506128. Facsimile system is already in place.

An example of such a hotel facsimile system will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.

In FIG. 8, a private branch exchange 2 installed in a hotel 1 which is one of facilities used by many users is connected to a public line network 3. Each guest room from the guest room R1 to the guest room Rm in the hotel 1 is composed of an adapter device 5 which is extension-connected to the private branch exchange device 2, and a facsimile device 4 and a telephone device 10 which are connected to the adapter device 5. Extension terminal devices T1 to Tm
Is arranged. Each adapter device 5 has a pocket bell receiver (also called a pager in the sense of being dedicated to calling) 5a built therein. Further, the private branch exchange device 2 is connected to a facsimile management device 6 for monitoring the usage status of the extension terminal device in each guest room and managing the billing data for each guest room. The facsimile management device 6 comprises a personal computer or the like, and is installed at a hotel front desk or the like. By the way, in general, the pager receiver 5a is designed to emit an LED or ring a buzzer when called, and in this system, the light emission signal of the LED of the pager receiver 5a is transmitted by a phototransistor or the like. The adapter device 5 is activated by receiving the light and converting it into an electric signal.

On the other hand, the center device 7 serving as a FAX server is connected to the public line network 3 by a plurality of physical lines, and a large number of dial-in contracts exceeding the number of physical lines are set, and the dial-in number held by the center device 7 is held. Are assigned as facsimile numbers, the corresponding facsimile information storage units are the mailboxes M1 to M.
While creating n, a correspondence table 7a of pager numbers and adapter codes, which will be described later, is stored.

The pager originating station 8 generates a calling signal including a pager number notified from the center device 7 and sends it out by radio.

The adapter device 5 in each guest room is preset with an adapter ID code, a guest room number, a hotel number, etc., which is identification information for the center device 7 to identify them. A pager number for the center device 7 to selectively call them via the pager transmitting station 8 is assigned in advance to the pocket bell receiver 5a built in.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9, the center device 7 stores in advance a correspondence table 7a of adapter codes and pager numbers corresponding to the extension terminal devices of each guest room.

[0010] A guest who is a temporary user of the hotel 1 is assigned a specific extension terminal device by assigning a specific guest room by the hotel 1 side. The guest to which the specific extension terminal device is assigned has a facsimile device to obtain a facsimile number for the external communication partner to identify the extension terminal device before starting the use of the extension terminal device. By operating 4, the center apparatus 7 is called through the adapter apparatus 5 and a facsimile number allocation request is made. After calling, the adapter device 5 sends the identification information including its own adapter code to the PB.
The center device 7 is notified by transmitting the signal (DTMF signal) on a predetermined protocol.

The center device 7 compares the transmitted adapter code with the correspondence table 7a, and assigns an unassigned facsimile number to the adapter code in the correspondence table 7a that is the same as the transmitted adapter code. Mailboxes M1 to Mn are created correspondingly. As described above, the mailboxes M1 to Mn each correspond to a specific facsimile number, and thus the transmitted adapter code is associated with the specific facsimile number. Further, since the adapter code and the pager number correspond to the mailbox and the corresponding facsimile number, it also corresponds to the corresponding pager number.

The above-mentioned operation for requesting the facsimile number assignment by the guest before starting the use of the extension terminal device will be hereinafter referred to as a check-in operation. Prior to the check-in operation, it is necessary for a service person who maintains the system to install the adapter device 5 in the system. At that time, a specific code (adapter code) for identifying the adapter itself is used. The hotel room and pager telephone numbers are associated with each other, and the data is registered in a table and managed by the center device 7. Further, after the check-in operation, the check-out operation, which is an operation for canceling the association between the adapter code and the facsimile number, can be performed by the guest or hotel side, which is the reverse of the check-in operation. Further, when the adapter device 5 is removed, an operation of deleting the identification information registered in the table is performed, which is the reverse of the installation operation.

The above-described check-in operation is individually performed for each guest. After the check-in operation, the center device 7 transmits to the extension terminal device an instruction manual in which a facsimile number associated with an adapter code that identifies the extension terminal device is written. The guest uses the facsimile device 4 or the telephone device 10 to communicate the facsimile number described in the instruction manual received by the extension terminal device to the intended communication partner.

Hotel 1 by the above check-in operation
An example of the correspondence between the extension terminal device assigned to the guest in each guest room, the mailbox of the center device 7 and the corresponding facsimile number will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 1, a table Tg shows the assignment of guests to each guest room yesterday and today. As described above, the correspondence table 7a shows the correspondence between the adapter code and the pager number. The table Tm shows a mailbox provided in the center device 7 and a facsimile number corresponding to the mailbox.

Each guest room of the table Tg and the corresponding table 7
The adapter code and the pager number of a correspond to each other as described above. In the table Tg, the guest D stays in the guest room 1 and the guest E stays in the guest room 3 yesterday, and there are no guests in the other guest rooms. On the other hand, the guest A in the guest room 2 and the guest in the guest room 3 today. Assume that guest B stays in guest room m and guest does not stay in other guest rooms. These guests are indirectly associated with the correspondence table 7a by being assigned to each guest room.

Each guest carries out the check-in operation, and the center device 7 uses the adapter code
A facsimile number that is not yet associated with another extension terminal device is assigned, and a corresponding mailbox is created.

In the assignment of the adapter code to the mailbox, the code 1 is associated with the mailbox M2 as indicated by the link Ld and the code 3 is assigned as indicated by the link Le in "Yesterday". It is associated with the mailbox M1.

On the other hand, in "Today", the link Ld and the link Le associated with yesterday are released by the check-out operation, while the code 2 is associated with the mailbox M1 as indicated by the link La. , The code 3 is associated with the mailbox M2 as indicated by the link Lb, and the code m is associated with the mailbox M3 as indicated by the link Lc.

As described above, in "Today", for example, among the guests A, B, and C to which the mailbox (facsimile number) is assigned via the adapter code, for example, the facsimile information is provided to the guest A. The external communication partner (facsimile device 9 shown in FIG. 8) that is trying to transmit the
That is, a call is made to "FAX number 1" and facsimile information is transmitted.

The center device 7 receives the facsimile information transmitted from the facsimile device 9 and temporarily stores it in the mailbox M1 corresponding to "FAX number 1." Then, the "page number 2" corresponding to the "adapter code 2" to which the "mail box M1" is assigned is notified to the pager originating station 8, and the pager originating station 8 calls the pager number including the notified pager number. A signal is generated and wirelessly transmitted.

The extension terminal device corresponding to the transmitted "belle number 2", that is, the pocket bell receiver 5a built in the adapter device 5 constituting the extension terminal device T2 responds and the LED emits light. Is received by the phototransistor and converted into an electric signal to activate the adapter device 5. The activated adapter device 5 is the private branch exchange device 2.
Via the PB (push button) signal to notify the identification information including its own adapter code, and calls the facsimile apparatus 4 connected to the own apparatus to call the center apparatus 7 via the PB (push button) signal. Connect to the line.
The center device 7 transmits the facsimile information stored in the mailbox corresponding to the notified adapter code, that is, the facsimile information stored in the mailbox M1, to the extension terminal device T2 that has issued the call, and the extension terminal device T2 transmits the facsimile information. Is received and recorded and output. As a result, the facsimile information transmitted by the facsimile device 9 is stored in the guest A
Reach at hand.

For the transmission from the extension terminal device of the hotel to the external facsimile device, the facsimile device 4 in the hotel directly dials the facsimile number of the transmission destination so that the adapter device 5 automatically adds the facsimile number to the head of the facsimile number. Then, "0" is added to the outgoing line and the external line is transmitted, and the same process as the normal facsimile transmission can be performed.

The toll-free number of the center device 7 is set in the adapter device 5, and the call from the adapter device 5 to the center device 7 is made using the toll-free number. Therefore, the line usage fee for receiving the facsimile information from the outside is not burdened by the hotel and its guests, but is paid by the administrator of the center apparatus 7, and the administrator of the center apparatus 7 uses the facsimile. Service charges for sending and receiving information will be collected from hotels and guests.

As described above, according to the above-mentioned facsimile communication apparatus, the hotel side does not have to provide dial-in lines with the public line network 3 as many as the number of guest rooms, and the number of external lines is much smaller than that. It is possible to directly and apparently transmit facsimile information from the facsimile device to the extension terminal device in each guest room. For this reason, the hotel side can significantly reduce the line contract fee, and can save the trouble of handing over the facsimile reception document received from the outside of the hotel to the guest, and by mistake, another It is possible to avoid handing over to the guest, and it is possible to provide a highly convenient facsimile communication service to the guest.

[0026]

In such a facsimile communication device, there are the following operations performed by a user such as a hotel guest. Check-in operation (when registering FAX use) Check-out operation (when FAX use ends) Temporarily suspending FAX distribution (reception) Resuming FAX distribution Acquisition of FAX usage (billing) status Various information services (for example, newspapers) In addition to the above operations, the operations performed by a service person who maintains the system include the following operations. Installation of adapter device Confirmation of installation of adapter device Removal of adapter device At the end of processing for these operations, above ,, ~
In (as the case may be), the output from the recording paper is performed from the facsimile machine in the room where the operation is performed. The contents are confirmation of the corresponding processing end and output of the result.

However, nothing is output during the above-mentioned check-out operation or removal of the adapter device. Therefore, it is difficult for the guest to know whether or not the temporarily assigned facsimile number is disabled by the check-out operation, and the check-out operation is performed again due to anxiety. Further, even when the adapter device is removed, it is difficult for the service person to know whether or not the registration of the adapter device to the center device is surely canceled, and similarly, the serviceman will again perform the operation of removing the adapter device from anxiety.

In addition, the amount of recording paper consumed may not be negligible with respect to the operation for outputting the recording paper.

The present invention has been made in order to solve such a problem, and can reliably notify the end of the processing based on the operation to all the operations performed by the user or the service person. It is intended to provide a communication device.

It is another object of the present invention to reduce the consumption of recording paper as much as possible when notifying the end.

[0031]

Therefore, the invention according to claim 1 is connected to an extension of a private branch exchange installed in a facility used by a plurality of users, and an identification for identifying them. A plurality of adapter devices to which information is set and which can be temporarily assigned to a specific user, a facsimile device connected to each of the adapter devices, and a private branch exchange device and a public line network. The identification information is registered when the adapter device is installed, and an unassigned facsimile number among the possessed facsimile numbers is assigned and assigned in response to a facsimile number assignment request accompanied by the identification information from the adapter device. While creating a facsimile information storage unit that corresponds to the facsimile number, assign it to one of the assigned facsimile numbers When the facsimile information is received, a center device for accumulating the facsimile information in the facsimile information accumulating portion corresponding to the received facsimile number is provided, and the center device stores the facsimile information accumulating the facsimile information. Call the adapter device corresponding to the section using a predetermined calling means,
The called adapter device makes a call to the center device with its identification information, and connects the facsimile device connected to the own device to the center device by line connection, and the center device uses the identification information from the adapter device. Based on the facsimile information stored in the corresponding facsimile information storage unit, is transmitted to the line-connected facsimile device, and the center device responds to a facsimile number assignment release request accompanied by identification information from the adapter device. , In a facsimile communication apparatus in which the corresponding facsimile number is released and the registered identification information of the adapter apparatus is deleted when the adapter apparatus is removed, the adapter apparatus is connected to the facsimile apparatus connected to itself. Based on the predetermined operation input of The center device performs a process corresponding to the operation input, and performs a process corresponding to the operation input, and after the process is completed, a corresponding facsimile message is connected to the adapter device by a facsimile device. It is designed to be output to.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, similarly, the extension information is connected to an extension of a private branch exchange installed in a facility used by a plurality of users, and identification information for identifying them is set. A plurality of adapter devices, each of which can be temporarily assigned to a specific user, a facsimile device connected to each of the adapter devices, a private branch exchange device, and a public line network, The identification information is registered at the time of installation, and in response to a facsimile number allocation request accompanied by the identification information from the adapter device, an unallocated facsimile number is allocated from among the facsimile numbers held and a facsimile corresponding to the allocated facsimile number. While creating the information storage unit, the facsimile information can be assigned to one of the assigned facsimile numbers. When a call is received, a center device that stores the facsimile information in the facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the received facsimile number is provided, and the center device corresponds to the facsimile information storage unit in which the facsimile information is stored. Calling the adapter device using a predetermined calling means, the called adapter device calls the center device with its identification information, and connects the facsimile device connected to the own device to the center device by line connection. , The center device transmits the facsimile information stored in the corresponding facsimile information storage unit based on the identification information from the adapter device to the line connected facsimile device, and the center device transmits the facsimile information from the adapter device. Facsimile number assignment solution with identification information In a facsimile communication apparatus in which the corresponding facsimile number is released in response to the request and the registered identification information is deleted when the adapter apparatus is removed, the adapter apparatus is connected to its own apparatus. Based on a predetermined operation input from the facsimile device, the center device is called to exchange a specific signal according to the operation input, and the center device performs a process according to the operation input and ends the process. After that, the corresponding voice message is output to the facsimile device connected to the adapter device.

The invention according to claim 3 is connected to an extension of a private branch exchange installed in a facility used by a plurality of users, and identification information for identifying them is set. A plurality of adapter devices, each of which can be temporarily assigned to a specific user; a facsimile device and a telephone device connected to each of the adapter devices; and a private branch exchange device and a public line network. When the adapter device is installed, its identification information is registered, and in response to a facsimile number allocation request accompanied by the identification information from the adapter device, an unassigned facsimile number among the facsimile numbers held is assigned and the assigned facsimile number is assigned. While creating the corresponding fax information storage part, fax to any of the assigned fax numbers. When there is an incoming call of a millimeter information,
A center device that stores the facsimile information in a facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the received facsimile number is provided, and the center device provides a predetermined adapter device corresponding to the facsimile information storage unit in which the facsimile information is stored. The calling using the calling means, the called adapter device calls the center device together with its identification information, and the facsimile device connected to the own device is line-connected to the center device. The facsimile information stored in the corresponding facsimile information storage unit based on the identification information from the adapter device is transmitted to the line-connected facsimile device, and the center device transmits the facsimile information accompanied by the identification information from the adapter device. Respond in response to a request to cancel number assignment In a facsimile communication apparatus that cancels the assignment of the fax number and deletes the registered identification information when the adapter apparatus is removed, the adapter apparatus sets the predetermined number from the facsimile apparatus connected to itself. Based on the operation input, the center device is called to exchange a specific signal according to the operation input, and the center device performs a process according to the operation input, and after the process ends, a corresponding voice message is transmitted. The data is output to the telephone device connected to the adapter device.

Further, the invention according to claim 4 is connected to an extension of a private branch exchange installed in a facility used by a plurality of users, and identification information for identifying them is set, A plurality of adapter devices, each of which can be temporarily assigned to a specific user, a facsimile device connected to each of the adapter devices, a private branch exchange device, and a public line network, The identification information is registered at the time of installation, and in response to a facsimile number allocation request accompanied by the identification information from the adapter device, an unallocated facsimile number is allocated from among the facsimile numbers held and a facsimile corresponding to the allocated facsimile number. While creating the information storage unit, the facsimile information can be assigned to one of the assigned facsimile numbers. When a call is received, a center device that stores the facsimile information in the facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the received facsimile number is provided, and the center device corresponds to the facsimile information storage unit in which the facsimile information is stored. Calling the adapter device using a predetermined calling means, the called adapter device calls the center device with its identification information, and connects the facsimile device connected to the own device to the center device by line connection. , The center device transmits the facsimile information stored in the corresponding facsimile information storage unit based on the identification information from the adapter device to the line connected facsimile device, and the center device transmits the facsimile information from the adapter device. Facsimile number assignment solution with identification information In a facsimile communication apparatus in which the corresponding facsimile number is released in response to the request and the registered identification information is deleted when the adapter apparatus is removed, the adapter apparatus is connected to its own apparatus. Based on a predetermined operation input from the facsimile device, the center device is called to exchange a specific signal according to the operation input, and the center device performs a process according to the operation input and ends the process. After that, the corresponding message is output to the display unit of the facsimile device connected to the adapter device.

On the other hand, the invention according to claim 5 is connected to an extension of a private branch exchange installed in a facility used by a plurality of users, and identification information for identifying them is set. A plurality of adapter devices, each of which can be temporarily assigned to a specific user; a facsimile device and a telephone device connected to each of the adapter devices; and a private branch exchange device and a public line network. When the adapter device is installed, its identification information is registered, and in response to a facsimile number allocation request accompanied by the identification information from the adapter device, an unassigned facsimile number among the facsimile numbers held is assigned and the assigned facsimile number is assigned. While creating the corresponding fax information storage part, fax to any of the assigned fax numbers. When there is an incoming call of a millimeter information,
A center device that stores the facsimile information in a facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the received facsimile number is provided, and the center device provides a predetermined adapter device corresponding to the facsimile information storage unit in which the facsimile information is stored. The calling using the calling means, the called adapter device calls the center device together with its identification information, and the facsimile device connected to the own device is line-connected to the center device. The facsimile information stored in the corresponding facsimile information storage unit based on the identification information from the adapter device is transmitted to the line-connected facsimile device, and the center device transmits the facsimile information accompanied by the identification information from the adapter device. Respond in response to a request to cancel number assignment In a facsimile communication apparatus that cancels the assignment of the fax number and deletes the registered identification information when the adapter apparatus is removed, the adapter apparatus sets the predetermined number from the facsimile apparatus connected to itself. Based on the operation input, the center device is called to exchange a specific signal according to the operation input, and the center device performs a process according to the operation input, and after each process, sets each process. The corresponding message is output to the facsimile device or telephone device connected to the adapter device by using the message medium.

The invention according to claim 6 is connected to an extension of a private branch exchange installed in a facility used by a plurality of users, and identification information for identifying them is set, A plurality of adapter devices, each of which can be temporarily assigned to a specific user, a facsimile device connected to each of the adapter devices, a private branch exchange device, and a public line network, The identification information is registered at the time of installation, and in response to a facsimile number allocation request accompanied by the identification information from the adapter device, an unallocated facsimile number is allocated from among the facsimile numbers held and a facsimile corresponding to the allocated facsimile number. While creating the information storage section, send the fax information to one of the assigned fax numbers. When there is a call, a center device for accumulating the facsimile information in the facsimile information accumulating portion corresponding to the facsimile number of the incoming call is provided, and the center device corresponds to the facsimile information accumulating portion for accumulating the facsimile information. The calling adapter device is called by using a predetermined calling means, and the called adapter device calls the center device with its identification information, and connects the facsimile device connected to the own device to the center device by line connection. The center device transmits the facsimile information stored in the corresponding facsimile information storage unit based on the identification information from the adapter device to the line-connected facsimile device, and the center device transmits the facsimile information from the adapter device. Deallocate facsimile number with identification information Depending on the determined, deallocates corresponding facsimile number, when removing the adapter device, the facsimile communication apparatus so as to remove the identification information registered,
The adapter device calls the center device based on a facsimile number allocation request operation input from a facsimile device connected to the device itself, and exchanges a specific signal according to the operation input. To the facsimile device connected to the adapter device, while assigning an unassigned facsimile number to the facsimile number assignment request operation input of In response to the second or subsequent facsimile number assignment request operation input from the assigned facsimile device, only the voice message or the display message including the assigned facsimile number is output to the facsimile device connected to the adapter device. Those were.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the facsimile communication apparatus according to the second to sixth aspects, the adapter device is based on a predetermined operation input from a facsimile device connected to itself. , The center device is called to exchange a specific signal according to an operation input, the center device performs a process according to the operation input, and after the process is completed, a corresponding message is sent according to the operation input. Output in different languages.

[0038]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.
An embodiment of each invention of the present application will be described in detail. Here, a case where these inventions are applied to the hotel facsimile system shown in FIG. 8 will be described. Since the overall configuration and the like are the same as those shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, further illustration and description thereof will be omitted, and description will be made with reference to them as necessary.

FIGS. 1 and 2 are block diagrams showing the configuration of the main parts of the adapter device 5 and the center device 7, which are the components for realizing the respective inventions.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the adapter device 5. The system control unit 51 includes a CPU (central processing unit) and a ROM.
It has a (read-only memory), etc., and stores the basic program as this device, the program of each invention, and various data necessary for controlling the system in the ROM. Take control. The communication control unit 52 is connected to an extension of the private branch exchange (PBX) 2 of the hotel 1 shown in FIG. 8 and a FAX line or a telephone line in a guest room to perform a predetermined call control procedure process (calling process, call process,
Detecting an incoming call and controlling whether to receive a fax / telephone in the cabin). A RAM (readable / writable memory) 53 serves as a work area in the ROM during program execution. The DTMF control unit 54 controls the exchange of PB signals with the center apparatus 7 and the facsimile apparatus 4 in the guest room. These system control unit 51 to DTMF control unit 54 are connected to each other via a bus 55. Although illustration is omitted, in addition to these, a pager receiver 5a and the like are also incorporated.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the center device 7 which serves as a FAX server. The system control unit 71 includes a CPU and R
The ROM includes an OM and the like, and the ROM stores a basic program as the device, a program of each invention, and various data necessary for controlling the system. The other parts are controlled in accordance with these programs. The communication control unit 72 connects to the public telephone line PSTN through an analog line interface (not shown), and the public telephone line PS
A predetermined call control procedure process and a predetermined transmission procedure process (facsimile protocol) performed with the TN are executed. This communication control unit 72 is normally used for the center device.
Is equipped with at least the number of connectable physical lines. The hard disk (HD) 73 is a part in which a part of the processing program of the CPU, transmitted / received image files, various data, and the like are recorded, and is also the entity of the mailbox of this system. The RAM 74 serves as a work area for executing the programs in the ROM, and may temporarily store image files and various programs. The encoding / decoding unit 75 compresses image (raw) data (M
H, MR, MMR, etc. conversion to FAX compression code data) and decompression (conversion of FAX compression code data to image data) are performed. The image processing unit 76 performs processing such as resolution conversion and millimeter / inch conversion of image data. The input unit 77 includes various operation keys such as a numeric keypad and a start key such as a keyboard, and various commands are input by key operation by an operator. CRT (display) 78
The image file data, the contents input by the input unit 77, and various kinds of information transmitted to the user are displayed through a display control unit (not shown). The voice codec 79
The A / D conversion and D / A conversion of a voice signal used for a voice message and the like are performed. The system control unit 71 to the voice codec 79 are connected to each other via a bus 80.

Next, embodiments of the invention described in claims 1 to 3 will be described. These inventions are realized by the CPU constituting the system control units 51 and 71 of the adapter device 5 and the center device 7 (or the facsimile management device 6) executing the processing program shown in the flowchart of FIG.

A serviceman of the present system or a guest of the hotel 1 is a facsimile connected to the adapter device 5 in the guest room in order to make the center device 7 or the facsimile management device (FCS: Facsimile Control System) 6 perform a specific process. A predetermined key input is performed on the device 4. The input key is different for each requested process. The adapter device 5 receives the key input (process 101) and calls the center device 7 or the facsimile management device (FCS) 6 (process 102). The facsimile management device (FCS) 6 is called only when the FAX use (charge) status is acquired, and the others are called to the center device 7.

When the call is established, the adapter device 5 communicates with the center device 7 or the facsimile management device (FCS) 6 and the PB.
Communication is performed by signals (process 103). The contents of the exchange differ depending on the requested processing. The center device 7 or the facsimile management device (FCS) 6 executes the corresponding process (process 104). As a result, a process end sheet indicating the end (result) of various processes is output as a facsimile message to the facsimile device 4 connected to the adapter device 5 in the corresponding cabin (process 105). Furthermore, a processing end message having the same content is output as a voice message to the facsimile device 4 or the telephone device 10 connected to the adapter device 5 in the same guest room.

Various messages are stored in the hard disk or the memory of the facsimile management apparatus (FCS) 6 composed of the center apparatus 7 or the personal computer having the configuration shown in FIG. 2 as an image file or a sound file of a predetermined format for each processing. It is stored, and only the changed part is replaced and output via the encoding / decoding unit 75 and the voice codec 79 of FIG.

An example of a facsimile message and a voice message for the above-mentioned various operations is shown below. Check-in operation (when registering FAX use) "Check-in. Your FAX number is" 03
It is -1234-5678 ". The usage is as follows ...." Checkout operation (at the end of use of FAX) "Checked out. The FAX number you used can no longer be used." FAX Suspending distribution (reception) "Sending FAX distribution temporarily. To restart"
・ "Please enter." Resume FAX distribution "FAX distribution has been resumed." Acquisition of FAX usage (billing) status "Current usage status is from sending ~ minutes to yen, receiving ~ minutes ~ Yen. ”Various information services (for example, newspapers)“ Today's top news is ... ”Adapter device installation“ Adapter installation completed. Hotel name,
The room number and adapter number are ~. Confirmation of adapter device installation "The adapter is installed. The hotel name, room number and adapter number are ~." Removing the adapter device "The adapter has been removed."

By doing so, it is possible to reliably notify the end of the processing based on the operation to all the operations (including the checkout and the removal of the adapter device) performed by the hotel guest or the service person. it can.

In the above embodiment, a facsimile message (output to recording paper) and a voice message (voice output to the facsimile device 4 or the telephone device 10).
Both of them are performed so that the guest or the service person can be more surely notified of the end of the processing, but either one of them may be performed. By performing all the operations including the checkout and the removal of the adapter device 5 only by the facsimile message, the end of the processing can be surely notified (corresponding to claim 1). Also,
Only the voice message to the facsimile device 4 can surely notify the guest or service person who has operated from the facsimile device 4 of the end of the processing (corresponding to claim 2). Furthermore, even with only a voice message to the telephone device 10, the ringing tone of the telephone device 10 can call the guest or service person who has operated from the facsimile device 4 to reliably notify the end of the process (claim 3). Corresponding to). In this case, even if the volume of the speaker of the facsimile apparatus 4 is reduced, it can be dealt with. Further, in the case of only the voice message to the facsimile device 4 or the telephone device 10, there is an advantage that the consumption amount of the recording paper of the facsimile device 4 can be reduced.

Next, an embodiment of the invention described in claim 4 will be described. According to the present invention, the processing program shown in the flowchart in FIG. 4 is applied to the system control units 51 and 7 of the adapter device 5 and the center device 7 (or the facsimile management device 6).
It is realized by the execution of the CPU that constitutes part 1.

Similar to the above embodiment, the service person of the system or the guest of the hotel 1 is connected to the adapter device 5 in the guest room in order to make the center device 7 or the facsimile management device (FCS) 6 perform a specific process. A predetermined key input is performed on the facsimile device 4. The input key is different for each requested process. The adapter device 5 receives the key input (process 201) and calls the center device 7 or the facsimile management device (FCS) 6 (process 202). The facsimile management device (FCS) 6 is called only when the FAX use (charge) status is acquired, and the others are called to the center device 7.

When the call is established, the adapter device 5 communicates with the center device 7 or the facsimile management device (FCS) 6 and the PB.
Communication is performed by signals (process 203). The contents of the exchange differ depending on the requested processing. The center device 7 or the facsimile management device (FCS) 6 executes the corresponding process (process 204). As a result, a process end sheet indicating the end (result) of various processes is output as a facsimile message to the facsimile device 4 connected to the adapter device 5 in the corresponding cabin (process 205). Further, the same processing end message is output to the display of the facsimile device 4 connected to the adapter device 5 in the same guest room.

Various messages are stored as image files or text files of a predetermined format for each process in the hard disk or memory of the facsimile management apparatus (FCS) 6 including the center apparatus 7 or personal computer, etc. Only the data is exchanged and output via the encoding / decoding unit 75 and the like.

Facsimile messages and display messages for various operations are the same as those described above.

In the present embodiment, both the facsimile message (output to recording paper) and the display message (output to the display of the facsimile device 4) are performed to more surely complete the processing by the guest or service person. However, only the output to the display of the facsimile apparatus 4 may be used. Even with only the display message on the display of the facsimile device 4, it is possible to surely notify the guest or service person who has operated from the facsimile device 4 of the end of the processing. Further, in this case, there is an advantage that the amount of recording paper consumed by the facsimile device 4 can be reduced. Further, there is an advantage that noise is not generated as compared with the voice message of the above embodiment.

Next, an embodiment of the invention described in claim 5 will be described. According to the present invention, the processing program shown in the flow charts of FIGS.
It is realized by the execution of the CPUs forming the units 1, 71.

The guest or service person at the hotel 1 performs key input for selecting the output format of the processing end message prior to the operation for requesting a specific processing. Here, it is possible to select one or more of output from recording paper, output of voice message to FAX, output to telephone, and display output to FAX display. When the adapter device 5 receives the key input (process 301 in FIG. 5), the contents are registered in the RAM 53 or the like in the adapter device 5 shown in FIG.

After performing the setting registration of the output format as described above, the service person or the guest, as in the above-described embodiment, can use the center apparatus 7 or the facsimile management apparatus (FCS).
6 in order to let the computer 6 perform a specific process
A predetermined key input is performed on the facsimile apparatus 4 connected to the. The adapter device 5 receives the key input (process 401 in FIG. 6) and calls the center device 7 or the facsimile management device (FCS) 6 (process 402).

When the call is established, the adapter device 5 communicates with the center device 7 or the facsimile management device (FCS) 6 and the PB.
Communication is performed by signals (process 403). The contents of the exchange differ depending on the requested processing, but here, the message medium of the output format set and registered as above is designated. Center device 7 or facsimile management device (FC
S) 6 executes the corresponding process (process 404). As a result, a process end message indicating the end (result) of various processes is output to the facsimile device 4 or the telephone device 10 connected to the adapter device 5 in the corresponding guest room by using the message medium designated by the adapter device 5. (Process 405).

The various messages are the same as in the above embodiments.
The hard disk and the memory of the facsimile management apparatus (FCS) 6 including the center apparatus 7 or personal computer are stored as image files, audio files, and text files of a predetermined format for each process, and only the changed parts are replaced. And is output via the encoding / decoding unit 75, the voice codec 79, and the like.

Facsimile messages, voice messages and display messages for various operations are the same as those described above.

If the output of recording sheets for all processing end messages is performed as in each of the above-described embodiments, the amount of recording sheets consumed by the facsimile apparatus 4 is increased accordingly. If there is little need, for example, for temporarily suspending or resuming FAX distribution, or if there is a high frequency of use, select voice message or message output to the display of the facsimile device 4 to reduce the amount of recording paper consumption. Can be reduced. In addition, the same effect as that of each of the above-described embodiments can be obtained depending on the selected message medium, and these can be combined, so that it is possible to flexibly meet the demands of guests and service personnel.

Next, an embodiment of the invention described in claim 6 will be described. The present invention is realized by the CPU constituting the system control units 51 and 71 of the adapter device 5 and the center device 7 executing the processing program shown in the flowchart in FIG. 7.

By the way, when the check-in operation (FAX use registration) is performed, the facsimile apparatus 4 outputs a use manual in which the assigned FAX number is written. If the check-in operation is performed again without checking out as it is, in the conventional system, the facsimile apparatus 4 outputs the instruction manual in which the same FAX number is recorded many times. This is done by the guest when he or she forgets the assigned FAX number. Therefore, in the present embodiment, for the second and subsequent check-in operations, the guest is informed of the check-in status only by the display message on the display of the facsimile device 4 or the voice message to the facsimile device 4 or the telephone device 10. It was meant to be communicated.

That is, the guest at the hotel 1 performs a predetermined key input to the facsimile device 4 connected to the adapter device 5 in the guest room in order to perform the check-in operation.
The adapter device 5 receives the key input (process 50).
1), the center device 7 is called (process 502).

When the call is established, the adapter device 5 exchanges with the center device 7 by the PB signal (process 50).
3). Here, the center device 7 checks whether or not the check-in operation is the first time based on the identification information such as the adapter code sent from the adapter device 5 (determination 5).
4). If the FAX number is not yet assigned to the adapter device 5 from the correspondence table shown in FIG. The process is executed (Y in determination 504 → process 505).
As a result, the instruction manual in which the assigned FAX number is written is output to the facsimile device 4 which can be connected to the adapter device 5 in the corresponding guest room (process 506).

On the other hand, the FAX has already been installed in the adapter device 5.
A number is assigned, and if it is determined that the check-in operation is the second or subsequent check-in operation, the check-in status (assigned FAX
No.) is output to the facsimile device 4 or the telephone device 10 in the guest room as a voice message or a display message (N in judgment 504 → process 507). The output method of the voice message and the display message is the same as that in each of the above-described embodiments.

As described above, for the second and subsequent check-in operations, the display message or the voice message is displayed on the display of the facsimile apparatus 4,
It is possible to reduce the amount of recording paper consumed by the facsimile device 4. In the above description, the output of the voice message to the telephone device 10 is included, but since the check-in operation is the second and subsequent times, the display message or the voice message to the facsimile device 4 is sufficient.

By the way, in the conventional system, when a check-in operation (FAX use registration) or the like is performed, a key command for input is used to output an instruction manual corresponding to each language. Therefore, for each of the above-described embodiments, the key to be input is made to correspond to each language, and not only the image file such as the instruction manual,
If the voice file for the voice message and the text file for the display message correspond to each language, and the corresponding file is selected and output according to the key input, the voice message to the facsimile device 4 or the telephone device 10 and the facsimile device 4 can be selected. It is possible to realize the language corresponding to the display message on the display (corresponding to claim 7). To make the input key compatible with each language, for example, for check-in operation, "### 00" is Japanese and "#
# 01 ”is English,“ ## 02 ”is French, and“ ## 10 ”is Japanese and“ ## 11 ”for checkout operation.
Can be realized by English and “## 12” in French.

As described above, the voice message to the facsimile apparatus 4 or the telephone apparatus 10 and the display message on the display of the facsimile apparatus 4 are also adapted to correspond to each language, so that facilities of hotels and the like used by people in many countries. Especially, the convenience is increased.

In the facsimile communication apparatus described above, the facility used by a large number of people has been described as an example of a hotel. It can be applied similarly.

[0071]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is connected to the extension of the private branch exchange installed in the facility used by a plurality of users to identify them. Identification information is set, each of a plurality of adapter device that can be temporarily assigned to a specific user,
A facsimile device connected to each of the adapter devices,
It is connected to the private branch exchange via a public line network, and its identification information is registered when the adapter is installed.
In response to a facsimile number allocation request accompanied by identification information from the adapter device, an unallocated facsimile number is allocated among the possessed facsimile numbers, and a facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the allocated facsimile number is created and When a facsimile information is received at any of the facsimile numbers, a center device that stores the facsimile information in the facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the received facsimile number is provided. Is called by using a predetermined calling means, the called adapter device calls the center device with its identification information and is connected to its own device. Fax machine Line connection to the center device, the center device transmits the facsimile information stored in the corresponding facsimile information storage unit based on the identification information from the adapter device to the line connected facsimile device, and the center device The device cancels the allocation of the corresponding facsimile number in response to the facsimile number allocation cancellation request accompanied by the identification information from the adapter device, and deletes the registered identification information when the adapter device is removed. In the facsimile communication device described above, the adapter device calls the center device based on a predetermined operation input from the facsimile device connected to the own device to exchange a specific signal according to the operation input, The device performs processing according to the operation input and After physical completion, since the corresponding facsimile message to output to a facsimile machine connected to the adapter device,
With respect to the operations performed by the user or the service person (including the cancellation of the facsimile number assignment and the removal of the adapter device), the end of the processing based on these operations can be surely notified.

According to the invention described in claim 2,
Connected to the extension of the private branch exchange installed in the facility used by multiple users, the identification information for identifying them is set, and each can be temporarily assigned to a specific user. A plurality of adapter devices, a facsimile device connected to each of the adapter devices, the private branch exchange device and a public line network are connected, and the identification information is registered when the adapter device is installed. In response to a request for assigning a facsimile number accompanied by identification information, an unassigned facsimile number is assigned from the possessed facsimile numbers, and a facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the assigned fax number is created, while the assigned fax number is When there is an incoming fax information, A center device for accumulating the facsimile information in the facsimile information accumulating unit corresponding to the SIMILI number is provided, and the center device uses the predetermined calling means to call the adapter device corresponding to the facsimile information accumulating unit in which the facsimile information is accumulated. The called adapter device calls the center device together with its identification information, and connects the facsimile device connected to itself to the center device by line connection, and the center device identifies from the adapter device. Based on the information, the facsimile information stored in the corresponding facsimile information storage unit is transmitted to the line-connected facsimile device, and the center device sends a facsimile number de-allocation request accompanied by identification information from the adapter device. The corresponding fax number In a facsimile communication device in which a patch is released and the registered identification information is deleted when the adapter device is removed, the adapter device receives the predetermined operation input from the facsimile device connected to itself. Based on this, the center device is called to exchange a specific signal according to the operation input, the center device performs a process according to the operation input, and after the end of the process, sends a corresponding voice message to the adapter device. Since the data is output to the facsimile device connected to the device, there is an effect that it is possible to surely inform the user or service person who has operated from the facsimile device of the end of the processing. Further, there is an effect that the recording paper consumption of the facsimile apparatus can be reduced.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the extension information is connected to the extension of the private branch exchange installed in the facility used by a plurality of users, and the identification information for identifying them is set. A plurality of adapter devices, each of which can be temporarily assigned to a specific user, a facsimile device and a telephone device connected to each of the adapter devices, and a private branch exchange device and a public line network. When the adapter device is installed, its identification information is registered, and in response to a facsimile number allocation request accompanied by the identification information from the adapter device, an unassigned facsimile number among the possessed facsimile numbers is assigned and the assigned facsimile number is assigned. While creating a facsimile information storage unit that corresponds to the number, one of the assigned facsimile number When the facsimile information is received, a center device for accumulating the facsimile information in the facsimile information accumulating portion corresponding to the received facsimile number is provided, and the center device stores the facsimile information accumulating the facsimile information. Call the adapter device corresponding to the section using a predetermined calling means,
The called adapter device makes a call to the center device with its identification information, and connects the facsimile device connected to the own device to the center device by line connection, and the center device uses the identification information from the adapter device. Based on the facsimile information stored in the corresponding facsimile information storage unit, is transmitted to the line-connected facsimile device, and the center device responds to a facsimile number assignment release request accompanied by identification information from the adapter device. , In a facsimile communication apparatus in which the corresponding facsimile number is released and the registered identification information of the adapter apparatus is deleted when the adapter apparatus is removed, the adapter apparatus is connected to the facsimile apparatus connected to itself. Based on the predetermined operation input of The center device performs a process according to the operation input by calling and exchanging a specific signal according to the operation input, and a telephone device connected to the adapter device with a corresponding voice message after the process is completed. Since it is output to the user, the ringing tone of the telephone device can call the user or the serviceman who has operated from the facsimile device to surely notify the end of the process. In this case, it is possible to cope with the case where the volume of the speaker of the facsimile machine is reduced. Further, there is an effect that the recording paper consumption of the facsimile apparatus can be reduced.

Further, according to the invention of claim 4,
Connected to the extension of the private branch exchange installed in the facility used by multiple users, the identification information for identifying them is set, and each can be temporarily assigned to a specific user. A plurality of adapter devices, a facsimile device connected to each of the adapter devices, the private branch exchange device and a public line network are connected, and the identification information is registered when the adapter device is installed. In response to a request for assigning a facsimile number accompanied by identification information, an unassigned facsimile number is assigned from the possessed facsimile numbers, and a facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the assigned fax number is created, while the assigned fax number is When there is an incoming fax information, A center device for accumulating the facsimile information in the facsimile information accumulating unit corresponding to the SIMILI number is provided, and the center device uses the predetermined calling means to call the adapter device corresponding to the facsimile information accumulating unit in which the facsimile information is accumulated. The called adapter device calls the center device together with its identification information, and connects the facsimile device connected to itself to the center device by line connection, and the center device identifies from the adapter device. Based on the information, the facsimile information stored in the corresponding facsimile information storage unit is transmitted to the line-connected facsimile device, and the center device sends a facsimile number de-allocation request accompanied by identification information from the adapter device. The corresponding fax number In a facsimile communication device in which a patch is released and the registered identification information is deleted when the adapter device is removed, the adapter device receives a predetermined operation input from the facsimile device connected to the device itself. Based on this, the center device is called to exchange a specific signal according to the operation input, the center device performs a process according to the operation input, and after the process ends, sends a corresponding message to the adapter device. Since the output is made on the display unit of the connected facsimile device, there is an effect that the user or service person who has operated from the facsimile device can be surely notified of the end of the processing. Further, there is an effect that the recording paper consumption of the facsimile apparatus can be reduced. Further, there is an effect that noise is not generated as compared with the voice message.

On the other hand, according to the invention of claim 5, it is connected to the extension of the private branch exchange installed in the facility used by a plurality of users, and the identification information for identifying them is set. A plurality of adapter devices, each of which can be temporarily assigned to a specific user, a facsimile device and a telephone device connected to each of the adapter devices, and a private branch exchange device and a public line network. When the adapter device is installed, its identification information is registered, and in response to a facsimile number allocation request accompanied by the identification information from the adapter device, an unassigned facsimile number among the possessed facsimile numbers is assigned and the assigned facsimile number is assigned. While creating a facsimile information storage unit that corresponds to the number, one of the assigned facsimile number When the facsimile information is received, a center device for accumulating the facsimile information in the facsimile information accumulating portion corresponding to the received facsimile number is provided, and the center device stores the facsimile information accumulating the facsimile information. Call the adapter device corresponding to the section using a predetermined calling means,
The called adapter device makes a call to the center device with its identification information, and connects the facsimile device connected to the own device to the center device by line connection, and the center device uses the identification information from the adapter device. Based on the facsimile information stored in the corresponding facsimile information storage unit, is transmitted to the line-connected facsimile device, and the center device responds to a facsimile number assignment release request accompanied by identification information from the adapter device. , In a facsimile communication apparatus in which the corresponding facsimile number is released and the registered identification information of the adapter apparatus is deleted when the adapter apparatus is removed, the adapter apparatus is connected to the facsimile apparatus connected to itself. Based on the predetermined operation input of After calling and exchanging a specific signal according to an operation input, the center device performs a process according to the operation input, and after the process ends, responds by using a message medium set for each process. Since the message is output to the facsimile device or telephone device connected to the adapter device, a voice message or a facsimile device display is displayed for those items that require less output on recording paper or that are frequently used. By setting the message output to the set, it is possible to reduce the consumption amount of the recording paper. In addition, the same effect as that of each of the above-mentioned claims can be obtained depending on the message medium to be set, and since these can be combined, it is possible to flexibly respond to the requests of users and service personnel. is there.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 6, it is connected to the extension of the private branch exchange installed in the facility used by a plurality of users, and the identification information for identifying them is set. A plurality of adapter devices each of which can be temporarily assigned to a specific user, a facsimile device connected to each of the adapter devices, the private branch exchange device and a public line network, and the adapters. When the device is installed, its identification information is registered. In response to a facsimile number allocation request accompanied by the identification information from the adapter device, an unassigned facsimile number is assigned from among the possessed facsimile numbers, and it corresponds to the assigned fax number. While creating the facsimile information storage part, And a center device for accumulating the facsimile information in the facsimile information accumulating unit corresponding to the facsimile number of the incoming call when the information is received. The calling adapter device is called by using a predetermined calling means, the called adapter device calls the center device together with its identification information, and the facsimile device connected to the own device is connected to the center device through the line. Upon connection, the center device transmits the facsimile information stored in the corresponding facsimile information storage unit based on the identification information from the adapter device to the line-connected facsimile device, and the center device connects the adapter device. Fax number assignment with identification information from In the facsimile communication apparatus, which cancels the allocation of the corresponding facsimile number in response to the cancellation request and deletes the registered identification information when the adapter apparatus is removed, the adapter apparatus connects to its own apparatus. Based on the facsimile number assignment request operation input from the received facsimile device, the center device is called and a specific signal is exchanged according to the operation input.
An unassigned facsimile number is assigned to the second facsimile number assignment request operation input, and a facsimile message in which the assigned fax number is written is output to the fax device connected to the adapter device, while the fax number is For the second or subsequent facsimile number assignment request operation input from the assigned facsimile device, only the voice message or the display message including the assigned facsimile number is output to the facsimile device connected to the adapter device. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to reduce the amount of recording paper consumed by the facsimile apparatus.

According to the invention described in claim 7,
In the facsimile communication device according to any one of claims 2 to 6, the adapter device calls the center device based on a predetermined operation input from the facsimile device connected to the own device, and a specific signal corresponding to the operation input. Since the center device performs the processing according to the operation input and outputs the corresponding message in the language according to the operation input after the processing is completed, the center device outputs the corresponding message in the language according to the operation input. In addition to obtaining the same effect as in item 6, by making the voice message and the display message correspond to each language, there is an effect that convenience is particularly increased in facilities such as hotels used by people in many countries.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of an adapter device which is a component for realizing each invention of the present application.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main part configuration of a center device that is a component for realizing each invention of the present application.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an embodiment of the invention described in claims 1 to 3.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an embodiment of the invention according to claim 4;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a part of an embodiment of the invention as set forth in claim 5;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a part of an embodiment of the invention as set forth in claim 5;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an embodiment of the invention according to claim 6;

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a conventional facsimile communication device.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a facsimile number assigning operation in the conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Hotel 2 Private branch exchange device 3 Public line network 4 Facsimile device 5 Adapter device 5a Pager receiver 6 Facsimile management device 7 Center device 7a Correspondence table 8 Pager originating station 9 Facsimile device 10 Telephone device 51, 71 System control unit 52, 72 Communication control unit 53,74 RAM 54 DTMF control unit 55,80 Bus 73 Hard disk (HD) 75 Encoding / decoding unit 76 Image processing unit 77 Input unit 78 CRT 79 Voice codec T1 to Tm Extension terminal devices R1 to Rm Guest room M1 ~ Mn mailbox

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An extension of a private branch exchange installed in a facility used by a plurality of users, identification information for identifying them is set, and each is temporarily assigned to a specific user. A plurality of adapter devices that can be assigned to, a facsimile device that is connected to each of the adapter devices, is connected to the private branch exchange device via a public line network, the identification information is registered when the adapter device is installed,
In response to a facsimile number allocation request accompanied by identification information from the adapter device, an unallocated facsimile number is allocated among the possessed facsimile numbers, and a facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the allocated facsimile number is created and When a facsimile information is received by any one of the facsimile numbers, the center device stores the facsimile information in the facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the received facsimile number. The adapter device corresponding to the stored facsimile information storage unit is called by using a predetermined calling means, and the called adapter device calls the center device with its identification information and is connected to its own device. Fax machine A line connection to the center device, and the center device transmits the facsimile information stored in the corresponding facsimile information storage unit based on the identification information from the adapter device to the line connected facsimile device. The center device cancels the allocation of the corresponding facsimile number in response to the facsimile number allocation cancellation request accompanied by the identification information from the adapter device,
In a facsimile communication device in which the registered identification information is deleted when the adapter device is removed, the adapter device activates the center device based on a predetermined operation input from the facsimile device connected to itself. A call is made and a specific signal is exchanged according to an operation input, the center device performs a process according to the operation input, and after the process is completed, a corresponding facsimile message is sent to the adapter device connected to the facsimile device. A facsimile communication device characterized by outputting to a device. 2. An extension of a private branch exchange installed in a facility used by a plurality of users, identification information for identifying them is set, and each is temporarily assigned to a specific user. A plurality of adapter devices that can be assigned to, a facsimile device connected to each of the adapter devices, connected to the private branch exchange device via a public line network, the identification information is registered when the adapter device is installed,
In response to a facsimile number allocation request accompanied by identification information from the adapter device, an unallocated facsimile number is allocated among the possessed facsimile numbers, and a facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the allocated facsimile number is created and When a facsimile information is received by any one of the facsimile numbers, the center device stores the facsimile information in the facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the received facsimile number. The adapter device corresponding to the stored facsimile information storage unit is called by using a predetermined calling means, and the called adapter device calls the center device with its identification information and is connected to its own device. Fax machine A line connection to the center device, and the center device transmits the facsimile information stored in the corresponding facsimile information storage unit based on the identification information from the adapter device to the line connected facsimile device. The center device cancels the allocation of the corresponding facsimile number in response to the facsimile number allocation cancellation request accompanied by the identification information from the adapter device,
In a facsimile communication device in which the registered identification information is deleted when the adapter device is removed, the adapter device activates a center device based on a predetermined operation input from a facsimile device connected to itself. A call is made and a specific signal is exchanged according to an operation input, the center device performs a process according to the operation input, and after the process is completed, a corresponding voice message is transmitted by a facsimile connected to the adapter device. A facsimile communication device characterized by outputting to a device. 3. An extension of a private branch exchange installed in a facility used by a plurality of users, identification information for identifying them is set, and each is temporarily assigned to a specific user. A plurality of adapter devices that can be assigned to, a facsimile device and a telephone device that are connected to each of the adapter devices, the private branch exchange device and a public line network, and the identification information when the adapter device is installed. Registered,
In response to a facsimile number allocation request accompanied by identification information from the adapter device, an unallocated facsimile number is allocated among the possessed facsimile numbers, and a facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the allocated facsimile number is created and When a facsimile information is received by any one of the facsimile numbers, the center device stores the facsimile information in the facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the received facsimile number. The adapter device corresponding to the stored facsimile information storage unit is called by using a predetermined calling means, and the called adapter device calls the center device with its identification information and is connected to its own device. Fax machine A line connection to the center device, and the center device transmits the facsimile information stored in the corresponding facsimile information storage unit based on the identification information from the adapter device to the line connected facsimile device. The center device cancels the allocation of the corresponding facsimile number in response to the facsimile number allocation cancellation request accompanied by the identification information from the adapter device,
In a facsimile communication device in which the registered identification information is deleted when the adapter device is removed, the adapter device activates a center device based on a predetermined operation input from a facsimile device connected to itself. A call is made and a specific signal is exchanged according to an operation input, the center device performs a process according to the operation input, and after the process ends, a corresponding voice message is transmitted to the telephone connected to the adapter device. A facsimile communication device characterized by outputting to a device. 4. An extension of a private branch exchange installed in a facility used by a plurality of users, identification information for identifying them is set, and each is temporarily assigned to a specific user. A plurality of adapter devices that can be assigned to, a facsimile device that is connected to each of the adapter devices, is connected to the private branch exchange device via a public line network, the identification information is registered when the adapter device is installed,
In response to a facsimile number allocation request accompanied by identification information from the adapter device, an unallocated facsimile number is allocated among the possessed facsimile numbers, and a facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the allocated facsimile number is created and When a facsimile information is received by any one of the facsimile numbers, the center device stores the facsimile information in the facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the received facsimile number. The adapter device corresponding to the stored facsimile information storage unit is called by using a predetermined calling means, and the called adapter device calls the center device with its identification information and is connected to its own device. Fax machine A line connection to the center device, and the center device transmits the facsimile information stored in the corresponding facsimile information storage unit based on the identification information from the adapter device to the line connected facsimile device. The center device cancels the allocation of the corresponding facsimile number in response to the facsimile number allocation cancellation request accompanied by the identification information from the adapter device,
In a facsimile communication device in which the registered identification information is deleted when the adapter device is removed, the adapter device activates the center device based on a predetermined operation input from the facsimile device connected to itself. A call is made and a specific signal is exchanged according to an operation input, the center device performs a process according to the operation input, and after the process is completed, a corresponding message is transmitted to the facsimile device connected to the adapter device. Facsimile communication device characterized by outputting to a display section of. 5. An extension of a private branch exchange installed in a facility used by a plurality of users, identification information for identifying them is set, and each is temporarily assigned to a specific user. A plurality of adapter devices that can be assigned to, a facsimile device and a telephone device that are connected to each of the adapter devices, the private branch exchange device and a public line network, and the identification information when the adapter device is installed. Registered,
In response to a facsimile number allocation request accompanied by identification information from the adapter device, an unallocated facsimile number is allocated among the possessed facsimile numbers, and a facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the allocated facsimile number is created and When a facsimile information is received by any one of the facsimile numbers, the center device stores the facsimile information in the facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the received facsimile number. The adapter device corresponding to the stored facsimile information storage unit is called by using a predetermined calling means, and the called adapter device calls the center device with its identification information and is connected to its own device. Fax machine A line connection to the center device, and the center device transmits the facsimile information stored in the corresponding facsimile information storage unit based on the identification information from the adapter device to the line connected facsimile device. The center device cancels the allocation of the corresponding facsimile number in response to the facsimile number allocation cancellation request accompanied by the identification information from the adapter device,
In a facsimile communication device configured to delete the registered identification information when the adapter device is removed, the adapter device operates the center device based on a predetermined operation input from the facsimile device connected to itself. After making a call and exchanging a specific signal according to an operation input, the center device performs a process according to the operation input, and after the process ends, responds by using a message medium set for each process. A facsimile communication device, which outputs the message to a facsimile device or a telephone device connected to the adapter device. 6. An extension of a private branch exchange installed in a facility used by a plurality of users, identification information for identifying them is set, and each is temporarily assigned to a specific user. A plurality of adapter devices that can be assigned to, a facsimile device connected to each of the adapter devices, connected to the private branch exchange device via a public line network, the identification information is registered when the adapter device is installed,
In response to a facsimile number allocation request accompanied by identification information from the adapter device, an unallocated facsimile number is allocated among the possessed facsimile numbers, and a facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the allocated facsimile number is created and When a facsimile information is received by any one of the facsimile numbers, the center device stores the facsimile information in the facsimile information storage unit corresponding to the received facsimile number. The adapter device corresponding to the stored facsimile information storage unit is called by using a predetermined calling means, and the called adapter device calls the center device with its identification information and is connected to its own device. Fax machine A line connection to the center device, and the center device transmits the facsimile information stored in the corresponding facsimile information storage unit based on the identification information from the adapter device to the line connected facsimile device. The center device cancels the allocation of the corresponding facsimile number in response to the facsimile number allocation cancellation request accompanied by the identification information from the adapter device,
In a facsimile communication device configured to delete the registered identification information when the adapter device is removed, the adapter device may execute a center operation based on a facsimile number assignment request operation input from a facsimile device connected to the own device. The device calls and transmits a specific signal according to the operation input. The center device assigns an unassigned facsimile number to the first fax number assignment request operation input, and assigns the assigned fax number. The described facsimile message is output to the facsimile device connected to the adapter device, while the assigned fax is received for the second and subsequent facsimile number assignment request operation inputs from the fax device to which the facsimile number is assigned. Facsimile communication apparatus and outputting only the facsimile device connected to the adapter device voice message or display message including the re-numbers. 7. The facsimile communication device according to claim 2, wherein the adapter device calls the center device based on a predetermined operation input from a facsimile device connected to the own device, and performs an operation input. Characterized in that the center device performs a process according to the operation input, and outputs a corresponding message in a language according to the operation input after the process is completed. Facsimile communication device.