JPH09116721A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a facsimile equipment capable of more improving operability in the case of accommodating plural lines. SOLUTION: When a line 1 is selected, caller information, one-action dial information, sub address function and usage of the line corresponding to the line 1 are registered in a registration circuit 26 (S50, S52), and when the line 2 is selected, the similar information corresponding to the line 2 is registered in a registration circuit 28 (S54, S56). The caller information corresponding to the line and the usage are informed to a communication destination or the usage is designated to select the line.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile machine, and more particularly to a facsimile machine accommodating a plurality of lines.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a facsimile apparatus which accommodates a plurality of lines performs the same control regardless of which of the lines it accommodates. Such a method of using a line is suitable, for example, when it is used only for business.

[0003]

However, when the use is different depending on the line, for example, one line is used for play and another line is used for work, or one line is used for A When using it for communication with Mr. B and using another line for communication with Mr. B, there was a problem that the user made a mistake when using it and it was difficult to use properly.

The present invention has been made in view of this point, and an object thereof is to provide a facsimile apparatus capable of further improving the usability when accommodating a plurality of lines.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus accommodating a plurality of lines, a source information registering unit for registering source information corresponding to each of the plurality of lines, Address information registration means for registering destination information of one-touch dial corresponding to each of a plurality of lines, function registration means for registering a function of sub-address information corresponding to each of the plurality of lines, and corresponding to each of the plurality of lines At least one application registration means for registering an application is provided.

Further, it is preferable that at least the destination information registration means is provided, and when one of the plurality of lines is selected, a display means for displaying the destination information of the one-touch dial registered corresponding to the line is further provided. .

Further, it is preferable that at least the sender information registering means is provided, and a sender notification means for notifying the communication partner of the registered sender information is further provided.

Further, it is preferable that at least the usage registration means is provided, and a usage notification means for notifying the communication partner of the registered usage is further provided.

Further, it is preferable that at least the use registration means is provided so that the user can select the line to be used by designating the use corresponding to the line.

[0010]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

(First Embodiment) The present invention will be described below in detail based on the embodiments shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Reference numeral 2 denotes an NCU (network control unit), which is used to connect the telephone network to a terminal of the line to control the connection of the telephone switching network and to switch to the data communication path in order to use it for data communication. Or to hold a loop. If the signal level (signal line 20a) from the control circuit 20 is "0", the NCU 2 connects the telephone line 2a to the telephone 4
If the signal level is "1", the telephone line 2
a is connected to the facsimile machine side. In addition,
In the normal state, the telephone line 2a is connected to the telephone 4 side.

A hybrid circuit 6 separates a transmission system signal and a reception system signal, sends the transmission signal from the addition circuit 12 to the telephone line 2a via NCU2, and transmits the signal from the other side via NCU2. Is sent to the modulator / demodulator 8 via the reception signal line 6a.

Reference numeral 8 is ITU-T Recommendation V.7. 8, V. 21,
V. 27ter, V.A. 29, V.I. 17, V. 34 is a modulator / demodulator that performs modulation and demodulation based on the signal line 20c.
Each transmission mode is designated by a signal input via the. The modulator / demodulator 8 modulates the signal input via the signal line 20b and outputs the modulated data to the signal line 8a.
The received signal input via the signal line 6a is demodulated, and the demodulated data is output to the signal line 8b.

Reference numeral 10 is a circuit for transmitting the ANSam signal. When the signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 20d, the ANSam signal is transmitted to the signal line 10a and the signal level to the signal line 20d. When the signal "0" is output, no signal is output to the signal line 10a.

An adder circuit 12 adds the information on the signal line 8a and the information on the signal line 10a, and outputs the addition result to the signal line 12a.

A read circuit 14 outputs read data to the signal line 14a.

Reference numeral 16 denotes a recording circuit, which sequentially records the information output to the signal line 20e line by line (outputs it as visible information on a recording sheet).

Reference numeral 18 denotes a memory circuit, which is non-encoded information (unencoded information) of read data, or
It is used to store encoded information, received information, or decoded information.

Reference numeral 20 is a control circuit for controlling various operations of the facsimile machine, and the details of the control will be described later.

Of the two lines accommodated, 22 is
A line selection key for selecting which line to use. When the key 22 is pressed, a pressing pulse is generated on the signal line 22a.

Reference numeral 24 is a line selection display circuit for displaying which line is currently selected for use.
When a clear pulse occurs on 0f, it will be displayed as "Line 1",
Thereafter, every time a pressing pulse is generated on the signal line 22a, the display of "line 2" → "line 1" → "line 2" is repeated. Then, the line selection display circuit 24 outputs the signal "1" to the signal line 24a when displaying "line 1", and outputs the signal "2" to the signal line 24a when displaying "line 2". Is output.

Reference numeral 26 denotes sender information when using the line 1 through the signal line 26a, one-touch dial information,
It is a circuit that registers the function of the subaddress and the use of the line. Here, for example, *** limited company is registered as source information, and 01 is set as AAA as one-touch dial.
Co., Ltd., BBB Co., Ltd. in 02, CCC Co., Ltd. in 03, confidential reception in 01 as a function of subaddress, memory reception in 02, and registered for work as a line use.

Reference numeral 28 indicates sender information, one-touch dial information when the line 2 is used via the signal line 28a,
It is a circuit that registers the function and use of the sub-address. Here, for example, βββ is registered as sender information,
As one-touch dial 01 to aaa, 02 to b
Mr. bb and Mr. ccc are registered in 03, and as the function of the subaddress, the function of smoothing the music box during reception is registered in 01, the function of smoothing the music box after the reception is completed in 02 is registered, and the function of the line is registered for play. ing.

Reference numeral 30 denotes an operation unit of the touch panel, which displays the information output to the signal line 20g and outputs the information related to the pressed touch panel to the signal line 30a.

Reference numeral 32 denotes an application selection key for selecting which of the two lines is to be used instead of the line selection key 22 and the line selection display circuit 24. The key 32 is depressed. Then, a pressing pulse is generated on the signal line 32a.

Reference numeral 34 denotes an application selection display circuit for displaying which application line is currently selected. When a clear pulse is generated on the signal line 20h, "work line" is displayed.
Then, every time a pressing pulse is generated on the signal line 32a, the display is repeated as "play line" → "work line" → "play line". The application selection display circuit 34 outputs the signal "1" to the signal line 34a when displaying "work line", and outputs the signal "2" to the signal line 34a when displaying "play line". Is output.

The blocks 2, 6, 8, 10, and 12 constitute the communication section A, and the communication section B composed of the same blocks is 36.
It is. Here, the signal line 36a represents a telephone line,
The signal line 20i includes the signal lines 20a, 20b, 20c, 20.
The signal lines corresponding to d and 8b are included.

The control circuit 20 registers the source information, the destination of the one-touch dial, the function of the sub-address information and the use of the line corresponding to each of the two lines.
In addition to registering in 28, the registered sender information and usage are notified to the communication partner device, and when the line to be used is selected, the one-touch dial information registered corresponding to that line is displayed. Mainly done.

2, 3, 4 and 5 are flow charts of control of the control circuit 20 of FIG. In this control example,
The application selection key 32 and the application selection display circuit 34 show the case where they are not used.

In step S42 of FIG. 2, communication units A and B are used.
In both cases, the CML is turned off (the telephone line is connected to the telephone side), and in step S44, neither the communication units A nor B sends the ANSam signal. In a succeeding step S46, a clear path is generated in the signal line 20f and the line selection display circuit 24
Is displayed as "line 1", and the line flag is set to "1" in step S48.

In step S50, it is determined based on the information of the signal line 30a whether or not the registration to the line 1, that is, the communication section A is selected. If not, the process proceeds to step S54 and the selection is made. In this case, the process proceeds to step S52, and registration corresponding to the line 1 is performed via the signal line 26a. That is, sender information (for example, *** Co., Ltd.) and one-touch dial information (for example, 01 is AA).
Register A corporation, 02 BBB corporation, 03 CCC corporation, subaddress function (for example, 01 is confidential reception, 02 is memory reception) and line use (for work, for example) in the registration circuit 26. .

In step S54, it is determined whether or not the registration to the line 2, that is, the communication section B is selected based on the information of the signal line 30a.
To step S58, and if selected, step S58
Proceeding to 56, registration corresponding to the line 2 is performed via the signal line 28a. That is, the sender information (eg βββ),
One-touch dial information (for example, 01 is Mr. aaa,
02 is Mr. bbb, 03 is Mr. ccc), the function of the sub-address (eg 01 smooths the music box during reception, 0
After the reception, 2 registers the music box and the purpose of the line (for play, for example) in the registration circuit.

In step S58 of FIG. 3, the signal line 24a
If there is a mismatch between the line information and the line flag output to, that is, if the user has made a line selection, and if the user has made a line selection, step S6
0, the information of the one-touch dial of the line based on the information of the signal line 24a is input to the operation unit 30 of the touch panel from the registration circuit 26 or the registration circuit 28 via the signal line 20g, and the information is displayed. . When the user does not select the line, the process proceeds to step S64.

In step S62, the information of the line output to the signal line 24a is stored in the line flag, and in step S64, the timer is set to 10 seconds.
66, in step S68, it is determined whether or not the one-touch dial key on the operation unit 30 of the touch panel is pressed before the timer times out. When the one-touch dial key is pressed, the process proceeds to step S72 and the signal is sent. The information of the one-touch dial displayed on the operation unit 30 of the touch panel via the line 20g is erased and the process proceeds to step S57 in FIG. When the timer times out, the process proceeds from step S68 to step S70 to erase the information of the one-touch dial displayed on the operation unit 30 of the touch panel via the signal line 20g, and then to the step S of FIG.
Return to 46.

In step S74 of FIG. 4, the signal line 24a
It is determined whether the line 1 is selected on the basis of the information of 1., and when the line 1 is selected, the process proceeds to step S76, and when the line 2 is selected, the step S9 of FIG.
Proceed to 6.

In step S76, a call is made in accordance with the information of the one-touch dial registered in the registration circuit 26 via the signal line 26a, and in step S78, the CML of the communication section A is turned on (the telephone line 2a is a facsimile device. Connect to the side).

Then, in step S80, a predetermined pre-procedure is executed. At this time, the communication partner is notified that the telephone number is for work.

In steps S82 and S84, it is determined whether or not confidential transmission and memory reception in the partner machine are selected, and when confidential transmission is selected, step S86.
Then, the SUB signal (sub-address signal) is transmitted as 01. If memory reception by the partner is selected, the process proceeds to step S88, the SUB signal is transmitted as 02, and if neither is selected, step S9 is performed.
Go to 0 and do not send SUB signal.

In the following step S92, the image signal is transmitted. Here, the source information registered in the registration circuit 26 is added via the signal line 26a. Next, in step S94, a predetermined post-procedure is executed, and step S4 in FIG.
Return to 6.

On the other hand, if the line 2 is selected, the process proceeds from step S74 to step S96 in FIG.
A call is made in accordance with the information of the one-touch dial registered in the registration circuit 28 via. In step S98, the CML of the communication section B is turned on, and in step S100, a predetermined pre-procedure is executed. At this time, the communication partner terminal is notified that it is a telephone number for play.

In steps S102 and S104, it is determined whether or not the music box being received or the music box for 10 seconds after the reception is selected, and if smoothing the music box is selected during reception, step S106 is performed. Then, the SUB signal is transmitted as 01. If it is selected to smooth the music box for 10 seconds after the end of reception, the process proceeds to step S108.
The UB signal is transmitted as 02, and when neither is selected, the process proceeds to step S110, and the SUB signal is not transmitted.

In step S112, the image signal is transmitted. Here, the source information registered in the registration circuit 28 via the signal line 28a is added. Next, step S1
In step 14, a predetermined post-procedure is executed to execute step S4 in FIG.
Return to 6. Here, step S76 to step S94
The processing of step S96 and the processing of step S114 can be performed at the same time.

As described above, in this embodiment, the registration circuits 26 and 28 corresponding to the two telephone lines respectively have the functions of the sender information, the one-touch dial destination information, the sub-address information, and the line applications. Since it is registered according to the line, it is possible to easily use each line separately, and improve the usability when it is used by people who work at home or by multiple people, for example. You can

(Second Embodiment) In the first embodiment, the direct line is selected, but the line to be used is selected by designating the usage corresponding to the line. May be. A specific example of this control is shown in FIG.
FIG. 6 shows a control flow chart of a different part from the control flow charts of FIGS. 2, 3, 4 and 5. The blocks 22 and 24 are not used in this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the process of step S122 is performed instead of step S46 of FIG. That is, in step S122, a clear pulse is generated on the signal line 20h, and the application selection display circuit 34 displays "work line".

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, instead of step S58, step S60 and step S62 of FIG. 3, processing of step S130, step S132 and step S134 is performed. That is, in step S130, it is determined whether or not the line information output to the signal line 34a and the line flag do not match, that is, whether or not the user has selected the application, and when the user has selected the application, the step is determined. Proceeding to S132, the operation unit 30 of the touch panel
The information of the one-touch dial of the line based on the signal line 34a is input from the registration circuit 26 or the registration circuit 28 via the signal line 20g and is displayed. On the other hand, when the user has not selected the purpose, the process proceeds to step S64.

In step S134, the value of the signal line 34a is set in the line flag.

In this embodiment, as described above, the line for work is line 1, and the line for play is line 2.
Is registered in the registration circuits 26 and 28.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the line to be used can be selected by designating the use, so that the line can be selected more easily.

[0051]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, in the facsimile apparatus accommodating a plurality of lines, the function of the source information, the one-touch dial destination information, and the sub-address information corresponding to each of the plurality of lines and Since at least one of the uses of the line is registered, it is possible to easily use each line separately, and to improve the usability, for example, when it is used by people who work at home or when it is used by multiple people. You can

Since the user selects the line to be used by designating the use corresponding to the line,
The line can be selected more easily.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a facsimile apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart of processing executed by the control circuit of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of processing executed by the control circuit of FIG.

4 is a flowchart of a process executed by the control circuit of FIG.

5 is a flowchart of a process executed by the control circuit of FIG.

6 is a flowchart of a process executed by the control circuit of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 NCU 8 modulator / demodulator 20 control circuit 22 line selection key 24 line selection display key 26, 28 registration circuit 32 application selection key 34 application selection display circuit

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. In a facsimile apparatus accommodating a plurality of lines, source information registration means for registering source information corresponding to each of the plurality of lines, and destination information of a one-touch dial corresponding to each of the plurality of lines. At least one of destination information registration means for registering, function registration means for registering a function of sub-address information corresponding to each of the plurality of lines, and use registration means for registering an application for each of the plurality of lines A facsimile machine characterized by. 2. A display unit having at least the destination information registering unit and displaying, when one of the plurality of lines is selected, displaying the destination information of the one-touch dial registered corresponding to the line. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, which is characterized in that. 3. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising at least the sender information registration means, and a sender notification means for notifying the communication partner of the registered sender information. 4. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising at least the usage registration means, and usage notification means for notifying the communication partner of the registered usage. 5. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the user can select a line to be used by designating an application corresponding to the line. 6. The system according to claim 1, further comprising at least the use registration unit, wherein the user can select a line to be used by designating a use corresponding to the line. 3. The facsimile machine according to any one of 3 above.