JPH09219756A - Touch pannel operating unit and facsimile equipment using the same by connection - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce the display control of a facsimile equipment in a touch pannel operating unit which is connected to the facsimile equipment so as to be used. SOLUTION: A data discriminating part 2 discriminates telephone number data of a one easy step dial inputted from the facsimile equipment so as to store it in a TEL data storage part 5, discriminates guidance display data of operation procedure, etc., so as to display it in a guidance display part 7, discriminates name data of a function key so as to display the key based on it and discriminates inverse data so as to inverse-display the key designated by it. Then, a screen generating part 6 displays the key of the one easy step dial in a touch pannel based on telephone number data which is stored in the TEL data storage part 5 and key data is outputted to the facsimile equipment by a key data output part 3 when the displayed key is touched.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a touch panel operation unit and a facsimile machine connected to the touch panel operation unit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a main unit such as a data processing unit or a communication unit, which requires various information inputs by a user, to improve the operability of input operation, an operation switch is provided on keys having different operation feelings. An operation unit that enables the transfer of the movement (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 63-89896,
However, the function of the key was merely moved.

There is also a switch for displaying the name of the key (see, for example, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 62-192520), but a dedicated operation and control is required from the main body side, and it is hardware-related. It has not been possible to replace the main unit with a simple and inexpensive operation unit.

Therefore, if a touch panel operation unit with a display function is used for the main body device, it is possible to make the device with more keys simply by switching the keys displayed on it. It is also possible to display information such as functions on the key. Therefore, the operability can be significantly improved.

[0005]

However, the touch panel is expensive, and when a touch panel operation unit using such a touch panel is mounted on the main body device,
Since the display control of the touch panel operation unit is performed by the main body device, the processing load on the main body device side increases. Also,
For that reason, the development cost becomes enormous and the product cost increases, and it is hesitant to mount the device on the main body apparatus for mass production. However, on the other hand, it is also true that more versatile operating units are needed because of improved operability and functionality.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and a first object of the present invention is to reduce display control of a touch panel operation unit used by connecting to a facsimile apparatus. To do. A second object is to provide a facsimile machine which is used by connecting the touch panel operation unit.

[0007]

A touch panel operation unit according to the present invention is a touch panel operation unit which is used by connecting to a facsimile apparatus in order to achieve the above object, and which is a one-touch dial output from the facsimile apparatus. Means for storing the telephone number data, means for displaying a one-touch dial key based on the telephone number data stored in the means, and guidance display data such as operation procedures and system states output from the facsimile machine. Guidance display means for displaying, a means for displaying a key based on the name data of the function key output from the facsimile machine, a means for reversing the key designated by the reversing data output from the facsimile machine, When the key displayed above is touched, The key data in a key is obtained with the key data output means for outputting to said facsimile apparatus.

Further, when the guidance display data, the telephone number data, the function key name data, and the reversal data are output from the facsimile machine through the same communication line, a means for identifying and inputting each is provided. Good. Further, there are provided means for preventing the key data output means from outputting the key data when a predetermined key among the displayed keys is touched, and means for displaying a process of operation by the keys. Good. Furthermore, it is preferable to provide means for, when the displayed key is touched, reversing the display of the key and canceling the reversal display after a lapse of a predetermined time after the reversing display.

In order to achieve the above object, the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention comprises a touch panel operation unit as described above, a guidance display means for displaying guidance display data such as an operation procedure and a system state, and a hard key. Means for connecting a hard key operation unit equipped with a one-touch dial key, and when the hard key operation unit is connected to the means, outputs only the guidance display data, and when the touch panel operation unit is connected, It is provided with a switching output means for outputting guidance display data, telephone number data, function key name data, and inversion data.

Further, when the power is turned on or reset while the touch panel operating unit is connected, a means for outputting the telephone number data to the touch panel operating unit and updating the telephone number data. It is advisable to provide means for outputting the updated telephone number data to the touch panel operation unit when the response is made.

Further, it is preferable to provide a means for switching the display between a telephone directory screen for inputting a destination, a name input screen for inputting a name, and a function screen for inputting a function by various function keys on the touch panel operation unit.

According to the touch panel operation unit of claim 1 of the present invention, the telephone number data for displaying the one-touch dial key of the telephone number is stored in advance, and the display is performed based on the data. It is possible to reduce display control due to.

Further, since the facsimile apparatus displays the guidance based on the guidance display data such as the operating procedure and the system state used for the operation unit using the hard keys, it is not necessary to develop the guidance for the touch panel, and the development cost can be reduced. Can be reduced.

Further, a database of telephone numbers and key names can be stored on the touch panel operation unit side,
Since the touch panel operation unit can independently perform processing such as searching for a telephone directory or a telephone number, and the same key data as that of the hard key operation unit can be output to the facsimile machine, the control of the facsimile machine side can be performed. The burden can be significantly reduced.

Further, according to the touch panel operation unit of claim 2 of the present invention, even if the telephone number data, the function key name data, and the inversion data are input to the data line for inputting the guidance display data, they are identified. The data path used by the facsimile key operation unit can be used as it is for the facsimile device to be connected, and the hardware configuration on the facsimile device side does not have to be changed significantly.

Further, according to the touch panel operation unit of the third aspect of the present invention, even if a key designated in advance among the keys displayed on the touch panel is touched, the key data is not output to the facsimile apparatus. It is not necessary to modify the key data fetching part on the side and any key can be invalidated as necessary.

Therefore, the facsimile machine side does not have to react to the key input valid only on the touch panel operation unit, and the facsimile machine side does not need to be remodeled significantly, so that the development cost can be reduced.

Furthermore, according to the touch panel operation unit of claim 4 of the present invention, when a key on the touch panel is touched, the key can be temporarily inverted to allow the user to confirm the input. . Further, since the control of the display timing of the reversal and the cancellation is independently performed on the touch panel operation unit side, the load of the display control on the facsimile device side can be significantly reduced.

Further, according to the facsimile apparatus of claim 5 of the present invention, the display control can be similarly performed regardless of whether the normal hard key operation unit or the touch panel operation unit as described above is connected. The display control load can be greatly reduced by a small modification on the device side.

Further, according to the facsimile apparatus of claim 6 of the present invention, the telephone number data of the touch panel operation unit can always be automatically updated to the latest telephone number data, and the data transfer for guidance display can be performed. The impact can be reduced. Further, since this operation is always performed when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to use an expensive SRAM as a memory for storing the telephone number data in the touch panel operation unit, so that the manufacturing cost of the touch panel operation unit can be reduced.

Further, according to the facsimile apparatus of claim 7 of the present invention, since the screen switching can be designated to the touch panel operation unit, the type of key data to be transferred from the touch panel operation unit can be clarified. . Further, since the user of the touch panel operation unit does not instruct the wrong screen, it is possible to prevent the erroneous operation from occurring.

Furthermore, since it is not necessary to transfer valid key data to the touch panel operation unit in the facsimile device and to transfer key data that functions uniquely only in the touch panel operation unit, the control load on the facsimile device side is greatly increased. Can be reduced to

[0023]

Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a touch panel operation unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to the present invention for connecting the touch panel operation unit.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart of the processing operation of the touch panel operation unit, FIG. 4 is a view of a panel screen of the touch panel operation unit, and FIGS. 5 to 7 are views showing display examples of the panel screen.

As shown in FIG. 1, the touch panel operation unit 12 is equipped with a touch panel, and has a data input section 1, a data identification section 2, a key data output section 3, a key acquisition section 4, and telephone number (TEL) data. Storage unit 5, screen creation unit 6, guidance display unit 7, CPU 8, RAM 9,
It comprises a ROM 10 and a command identification section 11. In addition,
In the figure, the basic configuration relating to display control, key touch detection control, etc. of the touch panel operation unit is a known technique, and therefore its explanation is omitted.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, this facsimile apparatus has a built-in microcomputer, a touch panel operation control section 21, a telephone number data creation section 22, a reversal data creation section 23, a command creation section 24, and functions. The key name data creation unit 25 and other functional units are connected to the touch panel operation unit 12. Since the basic structure of the facsimile machine is a known technique, it is omitted and only the functional units according to the present invention are shown.

In this touch panel operation unit, the data input section 1 has a common data path with a hard key operation unit replaceable with this touch panel operation unit.
The data path may be serial or parallel. The data path is also used for screen switching commands and key data transfer prohibition command data. For example, the input timing may be synchronized with a timer interrupt, and the number of data transfers per interrupt may be limited at that time.

The data identification section 2 identifies the guidance display data, the telephone directory data, the function key name data, and the inversion data input from the facsimile machine. Therefore, even if each of the above-mentioned data is received from the facsimile device through the same communication line, it can be processed separately. Further, in the facsimile apparatus, the data bus used in the hard key operation unit can be used as it is, and it does not take time and effort to change the hardware configuration.

(1) When the guidance display data is identified from the data sent from the facsimile apparatus, it is displayed on the guidance display section 7. The guidance display data is the same as the data transferred to the guidance display section on the hard key operation unit replaceable with the touch panel operation unit. Therefore, the guidance display data is expanded and displayed on the guidance display unit 7 of the touch panel 30 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the touch panel operation unit also includes a hard key group 31 together with the touch panel.

(2) When the telephone number data is identified from the data sent from the facsimile machine, the telephone number data is stored in the TEL data storage section 5. This telephone number data is data such as the telephone number of the destination, the name of the destination, and the search character, which are registered in the one-touch dial of the facsimile machine. A DRAM or the like may be used for this TEL data storage unit.

Therefore, the telephone number data can be stored in the touch panel operation unit side as a database, and more one-touch dial keys can be displayed without depending on the control on the facsimile side. Further, if the function key name data is also stored, the control load on the facsimile machine side can be further reduced.

The screen creating section 6 refers to the telephone number data stored in the TEL data storage section 5 and displays a plurality of one-touch dial keys on the touch panel. An example thereof is shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 5, the one-touch dial key "001" is assigned to the destination telephone number "46-
02XX ”is displayed. In this way, the destination telephone number and the destination name are used to display the key.

As shown in FIG. 6, the one-touch dial key "002" is assigned to the destination name "(shares)
○ ”is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a phonebook screen is also displayed, and one-touch dial key search work can be performed on this phonebook screen.

Note that these display contents can be prioritized. For example, if there is a destination name,
The name of the other party is displayed, but if there is not, the telephone number of the other party is displayed. Also, 1 on the touch panel
When the space of the key display area is small, when displaying either the destination name or the destination telephone number, only the data to be used for display is identified from the telephone number data input from the facsimile device and the TEL data storage unit is displayed. If it is stored in 5, the storage area can be saved.

When there is a search character in the telephone number data, the screen creating section 6 creates and displays a phonebook screen as shown in FIG. 7 based on it. When a telephone number is searched on this phonebook screen, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the phonebook of "ta" is displayed, touch the key 34 of the search character "ta" at the top to highlight it. Then, only the one-touch dial keys stored with the search character “ta” are displayed in a list at the bottom (shown in white in the figure). that time,
The reverse display of the search character "ta" is canceled after a predetermined time set in advance by the control of the CPU 8.

When the corresponding one-touch dial keys cannot be displayed at one time, the display screen is changed according to the instructions of the previous page key 32 and the next page key 33 to display the next one-touch dial keys in a list.

In these control processes, the CPU 8 executes the ROM 1
Based on the control program stored in 0, it is independently performed without any control from the facsimile device.
Therefore, the one-touch dial key search process can be performed without burdening the facsimile device with display control.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when the key 35 of the one-touch dial key "005 Tanaka" is touched, it is highlighted (shown in white in the figure). The reverse display is canceled after a predetermined time set in advance by the control of the CPU 8. Therefore, the touch panel operation unit side independently controls the inversion and the release of the touched key, so that the control load on the facsimile apparatus can be reduced.

Then, the key acquisition unit 4 detects the touched key position, and the key data output unit 3 sends a "one-touch dial""0""0" to the facsimile device.
Four key data "5" are output. The four key data are the key data input by the ten keys of the hard key operation unit in order to match the designation method with the case of using the hard key operation unit in the facsimile machine.

When a command for a key that does not output key data is input, the command identifying unit 11 identifies the command and outputs the key data of the key designated by the command to the key data output unit 3. Set to prohibit. Therefore, the key data output unit 3 does not output the key data to the facsimile apparatus even if the key having this setting is touched.

For example, if this setting is made for keys that are effective only on the touch panel operation unit such as the previous page key 32 and the next page key 33, even if these keys are touched, the key data will not be output to the facsimile apparatus. Therefore, the facsimile apparatus does not need to perform control when receiving unnecessary key data. Further, the key data fetching unit of the touch panel operation control unit of the facsimile apparatus can be shared with the hard key operation unit.

(3) When the inversion data is identified from the data sent from the facsimile machine, the screen creating section 6
And the key designated by the reversing data is highlighted. For example, the key specified by the inversion data is
It is also possible to collectively specify one-touch dial keys or function keys that may be displayed on the touch panel.

Further, even when the one-touch dial key which is not currently displayed is instructed to be displayed in reverse video, the screen is switched to reverse video when the screen is switched by the previous page key 32, the next page key 33 or the like.

(4) When the function key name data is identified from the data sent from the facsimile machine, it is sent to the screen creating section 6 to display the name on the specified function key. When the command identification unit 11 recognizes a command that does not output key data, the key data output unit 3
Set the key data of that key not to be output, and keep the same setting until the command to release the setting is identified.

Further, a phonebook screen (one for inputting a phonebook screen) displaying one-touch dial keys by the command identifying section 11 and a word processor screen for a user to input a name (name input screen for inputting a name) And a command for setting one of the function key screens for setting special functions (function screens for inputting function designation by various function keys) is identified, the screen creation unit 6 responds to the identified command. The displayed screen on the touch panel.

Each of these screens may be switched by the user. However, when the screen is fixed to be switched by a command from the facsimile machine as described above, the screen cannot be switched, and the screen is displayed to the user. Input on the screen can be prompted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 2, the facsimile apparatus is modularized with a touch panel operation control section 21 for connecting the touch panel operation unit 12 and the hard key operation unit in a replaceable manner and a functional section of 22 to 25. It has a control unit. Touch panel operation control unit 21
When the touch panel operation unit is connected, the transfer the guidance display data, takes in the key data, and sends it to the control unit of the facsimile apparatus. The control unit executes processing such as facsimile communication based on the key data.

Data such as telephone number data, function key name data, and inversion data are converted into a format agreed with the touch panel operation unit 12 and transferred. Normally, the guidance display data is transferred to the touch panel operation unit 12, but when there is a data transfer request from the telephone number data creation unit 22, the reversal data creation unit 23, and the function key name data creation unit 25, respectively. After transferring the telephone number data, the reversal data, and the function key name data, the guidance display data is transferred again.

Further, when the hard key operation unit is connected, the guidance display data is transferred. Therefore, it is possible to commonly control the hard key operation unit and the touch panel operation unit.

The telephone number data creation unit 22 sends a transfer request for the telephone number data stored in the facsimile device to the touch panel operation control unit 21 at the time of power-on and reset, and the touch panel operation control unit 21 causes the telephone number to be transferred. The number data is transferred to the touch panel operation unit 12. In this way, the influence on the transfer of the guidance display data can be reduced.

Also, when the telephone number data is updated, the updated telephone number data is transferred to the touch panel operation unit 12. Further, the name data of the function key may be transferred. In this way, the one-touch keys of the touch panel operation unit 12 and the names of the keys can always be kept up to date. In addition, the touch panel operation unit 12
Then, it is not necessary to use an expensive SRAM as a memory for storing the telephone number data, and the manufacturing cost of the touch panel operation unit can be reduced.

The reversing data creating section 23 puts the keys operated by the touch panel operating unit 12 into the reversing state and releases the reversing state. Also, the status of other one-touch dial keys and function keys is monitored, and when there is a change, data for transfer is created.

The command creating section 24 judges the operation status based on the key data input from the touch panel operation unit 12, and the touch panel operation control section 21 inputs the address book phone screen and the name to the touch panel operation unit 12. The data for switching the display between the name input screen and the function screen for function specification input with various function keys is transferred.

Thus, the type of key data to be transferred can be clearly instructed to the touch panel operation unit, and only the valid key data can be transmitted by the facsimile machine. Further, when a key which is not notified to the facsimile is operated by the touch panel operation unit, the operation by the key can be independently controlled by the touch panel operation unit. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation from occurring because the user does not instruct the wrong screen when operating.

The function key name data creation unit 25 sends a transfer request for the function key name data stored in the facsimile device to the touch panel operation control unit 21, and the touch panel operation control unit 21 causes the function key name data to be transferred. Is transferred to the touch panel operation unit 12.

That is, the TEL data storage section 5 corresponds to a means for storing the one-touch dial telephone number data output from the facsimile machine, and the screen creating section 6 stores the telephone number data stored in the TEL data storage section 5. Means for displaying the keys of the one-touch dial, the means for displaying the keys based on the name data of the function keys output from the facsimile device, and the reverse display of the keys designated by the inversion data output from the facsimile device. Fulfill the function of the means to do.

Further, the guidance display section 7 corresponds to guidance display means for displaying guidance display data such as operation procedures and system status output from the facsimile apparatus, and the key data output section 3 is displayed on the touch panel. When a key is touched, it corresponds to key data output means for outputting the key data of the key to the facsimile device.

Further, the data identifying section 2 identifies each of the guidance display data, the telephone number data, the function key name data, and the reversing data when they are output from the facsimile apparatus through the same communication line. Performs the function of input means.

Further, the CPU 8 and the command identifying section 11 have a function of a means for preventing the key data output section 3 from outputting the key data when a predetermined key among the keys displayed on the touch panel is touched. As a result, the screen creating unit 6 and the CPU 8 function as a means for displaying the process of operation by the key.

Further, the screen creating section 6 and the CPU 8
However, when a key displayed on the touch panel is touched, the key is displayed in reverse video, and after a predetermined time has passed after the reverse display, the reverse display is released.

In addition, the touch panel operation control section 21
The touch panel operation unit 12, a means for connecting a hard key operation unit including a guidance display means for displaying guidance display data such as an operation procedure and a system state, and a one-touch dial key by a hard key, and a hard key operation unit When it is connected, only the guidance display data is output, and when the touch panel operation unit 12 is connected, the function of the switching output means for outputting the guidance display data, the telephone number data, the function key name data, and the inversion data is provided. Fulfill

Further, the touch panel operation control section 21
The telephone number data creation unit 22 outputs the telephone number data to the touch panel operation unit when the power is turned on or reset when the touch panel operation unit 12 is connected, and the telephone number data is When updated, it fulfills the function of a means for outputting the updated telephone number data to the touch panel operation unit 12.

Furthermore, the touch panel operation control section 21 and the command creating section 24 have a phonebook screen for inputting a destination to the touch panel operation unit 12, a name input screen for inputting a name, and a function for inputting a function by various function keys. It functions as a means for switching the display between the screen and the screen.

Next, the processing of the touch panel operation unit will be further described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the power is on, step (indicated by "S" in the figure)
The data input in 1 is identified, and if it is the inverted data input from the facsimile, proceed to step 2 to analyze the inverted data and proceed to step 6. If it is telephone number data, proceed to step 3 to obtain the telephone number data. Analyze and TE
The data is stored in the L data storage unit 5 and the process proceeds to step 6. If it is the function key name data, the process proceeds to step 4, the function key name data is analyzed, and the process proceeds to step 6.

In step 6, the display data is created and displayed. Then, in step 7, it is judged whether or not the screen can be switched. If not, the process returns to the first process. If yes, the screen is created and displayed in step 8. Then, the process returns to the first process. If the guidance display data is determined in step 1, the procedure goes to step 5 to display it on the guidance display section, and the procedure goes to step 8 to create and display another screen, and returns to the first process.

On the other hand, if none of the guidance display data, the telephone number data, the function key name data, and the reverse data is judged in step 1, the process proceeds to step 9 to identify whether it is a command, and if it is a command, proceed to step 10. When the screen switching command is detected, the process proceeds to step 7. When the command that does not output the key data is detected, the process proceeds to step 13.

If it is not a command in the judgment in step 9, the process proceeds to step 11 to judge whether or not the key data is taken in, and if the key data is taken in, the step 12 is carried out.
In step 13, the position of the key is detected, and in step 13, it is determined whether key data can be output. If a command that does not output key data is set in that determination, the process returns to step 11 without outputting key data, and if that command is not set, it is determined that key data output is possible, and the process proceeds to step 14. To output the key data and return to the first processing.

In this way, the touch panel operation unit of this embodiment can display more one-touch dial keys than the hard keys without imposing a control burden on the connected facsimile device. Further, in the facsimile device of this embodiment, the touch panel operation unit and the hard key operation unit have substantially the same interface so that the touch panel operation unit and the hard key operation unit can be easily replaced, and the touch panel operation unit is connected. It is possible to reduce the control processing when doing.

[0069]

As described above, according to the touch panel operation unit of the present invention, the display control of the facsimile device can be reduced when the device is used by connecting to the facsimile device. Further, according to the facsimile apparatus of the present invention, the touch panel operation unit can be connected and used without major modification.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a touch panel operation unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to the present invention to which the touch panel operation unit shown in FIG. 1 is connected.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of processing operations of the touch panel operation unit shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a panel screen of the touch panel operation unit shown in FIG.

5 is a diagram showing a display example of the panel screen shown in FIG.

6 is a diagram showing a display example of the panel screen shown in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example of the panel screen shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1: Data input part 2: Data identification part 3: Key data output part 4: Key acquisition part 5: Telephone number (TEL) data storage part 6: Screen creation part 7: Guidance display part 8: CPU 9: RAM 10: ROM 11: Command identification part 12: Touch panel operation unit 21: Touch panel operation control part 22: Telephone number data creation part 23: Inversion data creation part 24: Command creation part 25: Function key name data creation part 30: Touch panel 31: Hard key Group 32: Previous page key 33: Next page key

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A touch panel operation unit used by connecting to a facsimile apparatus, comprising means for storing telephone number data of one-touch dial output from the facsimile apparatus, and telephone number data stored in the means. A means for displaying a one-touch dial key based on the guidance data, a guidance display means for displaying guidance display data such as an operation procedure and a system state output from the facsimile device, and a function key name data output from the facsimile device. A means for displaying a key based on the key, a means for reversing the key designated by the reversing data output from the facsimile device, and a key data of the key when the displayed key is touched by the facsimile device. Equipped with key data output means for outputting to Touch panel operation unit to the butterfly. 2. The touch panel operation unit according to claim 1, wherein when the guidance display data, the telephone number data, the function key name data, and the reversal data are output from the facsimile device through the same communication line, A touch panel operation unit comprising means for identifying and inputting each. 3. The touch panel operation unit according to claim 1, wherein when a key designated in advance among the displayed keys is touched, the key data output means does not output the key data. A touch panel operation unit comprising means and means for displaying a process of operation by the key. 4. The touch panel operation unit according to claim 1, wherein when the displayed key is touched, the key is highlighted and a predetermined time has elapsed after the key was highlighted. A touch panel operation unit comprising means for canceling the reverse display after the operation. 5. A touch panel operation unit according to claim 1, a guidance display means for displaying guidance display data such as an operation procedure and a system state, and a one-touch dial key by a hard key. Means for connecting a hard key operation unit, and outputs only the guidance display data when the hard key operation unit is connected to the means, and outputs the guidance display data and the telephone number when the touch panel operation unit is connected. A facsimile machine comprising switching output means for outputting data, function key name data, and inversion data. 6. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the telephone number data is output to the touch panel operation unit when the power is turned on or reset while the touch panel operation unit is connected. A facsimile apparatus comprising means and means for outputting the updated telephone number data to the touch panel operation unit when the telephone number data is updated. 7. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 6, wherein a display of a phonebook screen for inputting a destination to the touch panel operation unit, a name input screen for inputting a name, and a function screen for inputting a function by various function keys is displayed. A facsimile machine provided with switching means.