JPH09298593A - Communication equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To relieve the operation load when the user makes a call to an opposite station with a specific station number so as to use the service of the station. SOLUTION: When a system control section 5 receives destination information consisting of a specific station number, a subscriber number and a password from an operation display section 3, a communication control section 6 and a network control section 7 make dialing to the specific station number and the subscriber number to close a line with an opposite station, then extract the password and the communication control section 6 and the network control section 7 send the password to the opposite station to attain the communication.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to communication devices such as telephones, facsimile machines, personal computers and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional communication device such as a facsimile device, when using a service of a partner station by a subscriber of a specific station number such as dial Q2, inputs the specific station number and the destination number of the subscriber to make a call. , After the line with the subscriber's partner station is closed, check the voice data from that partner station,
Enter a predetermined password based on the voice data,
Check the voice data from the other station again, perform a series of work to enter the code based on the voice data,
The reception of data such as voices and images serviced by the partner station has started, and the user can perform the series of operations
I was typing while checking each one.

[0003]

However, in the conventional communication device, when the operator uses the service of the partner station by the subscriber of the specific station number such as dial Q2, the operator waits until the partner station starts the reception. However, there is a problem that the operation at that time is complicated because a series of operation work (routine work) must be performed step by step. Moreover, it is inconvenient that the user cannot leave the communication device to perform the operation.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is a first object of the present invention to reduce the operation load when a user calls a partner station having a specific station number such as dial Q2 and uses the service. To aim.

Further, in the conventional communication device, a predetermined sequence until the operator starts the reception by communicating with a communication station such as NTT (registered trademark) until the operator dials the partner station of a specific station number such as dial Q2 to start reception. By carrying out the operation work of step 1 by step 1 to enable the use of the service of the partner station and limit the user, the operation at that time is complicated for the user who can use it properly. There was also a problem.

Therefore, the present invention reduces the operation load on the legitimate user who can receive the service of the partner station of a specific station number such as dial Q2, and the service of the partner station can be used for the unauthorized user. The second purpose is to restrict the prohibition.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention, when address information consisting of a specific station number such as dial Q2, a subscriber number and a password is entered, the specific station number and the subscriber number are entered. There is provided a communication device including means for making a call and closing a line with a partner station, extracting the password, transmitting the password to the partner station, and enabling communication with the partner station.

Further, when the destination information consisting of a specific station number such as dial Q2 and the subscriber number is input, the specific station number and the subscriber number are called to close the line with the partner station, and then Enables communication with the partner station by executing a series of communication procedures for transmitting a password and various codes that are input to a predetermined voice signal received from the partner station to the partner station, and the communication procedure There is provided a communication device having means for storing the.

Further, when destination information including a specific station number such as dial Q2, a subscriber number, and a password is input after storing the communication procedure, the stored communication procedure corresponds to the specific station number of the input destination information. At the time of communication procedure with the other station calling based on the subscriber number, it is judged whether or not the password of the communication procedure and the entered password match, and when both passwords match, the communication procedure of the above Means may be provided for transmitting the password and code based on the data to enable communication with the partner station.

When a preset password is entered, communication with the partner station of the destination information consisting of a specific station number such as dial Q2 and the subscriber number is permitted, and the destination information is entered during the permission. In this case, there is provided a communication device having means for communicating with the partner station of the destination information.

Furthermore, when destination information consisting of a specific station number such as dial Q2 and a subscriber number is entered, a preset password is required to be entered, and only when the password is entered, the other party of the above destination information is entered. It is preferable that the communication device has a means for communicating with the station.

Furthermore, when destination information consisting of a specific station number such as dial Q2, a subscriber number and a password is input, the password is extracted and collated with a preset password, and both passwords match. Only at this time is it preferable to use a communication device equipped with means for communicating with the partner station of the destination information.

According to the communication device of claim 1 of the present invention, when the destination information including the specific station number such as dial Q2, the subscriber number and the password is input, the line with the partner station of the subscriber number is closed. After connecting, the password is automatically extracted and sent out based on the communication procedure with the partner station, so the operation when communicating with the service of the subscriber with a specific station number such as dial Q2 is reduced. It is possible to improve the operability.

According to the communication device of claim 2 of the present invention, when the destination information including the specific station number such as dial Q2, the subscriber number and the password is input, the subscriber number is the first station of the partner station. At that time, after the line with the partner station is closed, a series of communication procedures for transmitting the password and various codes to be input to the predetermined voice signal received from the partner station are executed to execute communication with the partner station. Since the communication is enabled and the communication procedure is stored, the password and the code can be automatically transmitted based on the communication procedure when the call is made to the partner station next time.

Further, according to the communication device of the third aspect of the present invention, when the destination information including the specific station number such as dial Q2, the subscriber number and the password is input, the communication with the partner station of the subscriber number is performed. When the procedure is stored,
It is determined whether or not the password for the communication procedure and the entered password match, and when both passwords match, the password and code entered based on the data for the communication procedure are sent to communicate with the partner station. Since the communication is enabled, the user's operation can be reduced while utilizing the maintenance function on the subscriber side of the specific station number such as the dial Q2 by the password, and the operability can be improved.

According to the communication device of claim 4 of the present invention, when a preset password is input, communication with the partner station of the destination information including the specific station number such as dial Q2 and the subscriber number is performed. Permit, and when the above destination information is entered during the permission, communication with the other station of the above destination information is performed, reducing the operational burden on the legitimate user who can receive the service of the other station, Unauthorized users can be restricted from using the service.

Further, according to the communication device of claim 5 of the present invention, when the destination information including the specific station number and the subscriber number such as the dial Q2 is input, the input of the preset password is requested, and Since communication with the partner station of the above destination information is performed only when the password is entered, the operation load on the legitimate user who can receive the service of the partner station is reduced, and the unauthorized user can Services can be restricted from being available.

Further, according to the communication device of claim 6 of the present invention, when the destination information including the specific station number such as dial Q2, the subscriber number and the password is input, the password is extracted and set in advance. Since it communicates with the partner station of the above destination information only when both passwords match, reducing the operation load on the legitimate user who can receive the service of that partner station, Unauthorized users can be restricted from using the service.

[0019]

Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a facsimile apparatus which is an embodiment of a communication apparatus according to the present invention. This facsimile apparatus includes a scanner 1, a plotter 2, an operation display unit 3, an encoding / decoding unit 4, a system control unit 5, a communication control unit 6, a network control unit 7, a bus line 8, and a handset (HS) 9. .

The scanner 1 is an image reading device that optically reads a document image at a predetermined resolution and inputs the image data. The plotter 2 is a printing device such as a laser printer or an inkjet printer that records and prints image data received by facsimile on recording paper at a predetermined resolution.
The plotter 2 prints the image data received as a service from the partner station having the subscriber number of the specific station number such as the dial Q2.

The operation display unit 3 displays a keyboard for inputting various operations relating to facsimile communication in this facsimile apparatus, and L for displaying operation information and various operation guidance messages in this facsimile apparatus.
It consists of a display such as a CD. The user inputs destination information including a specific station number such as dial Q2, a subscriber number, a password, and a code from the operation display unit 3. In addition, destination information such as a specific station number such as dial Q2 and a subscriber number, a password, etc. are also input.

The encoding / decoding unit 4 encodes and compresses the image data to be transmitted by facsimile, and decodes the encoded and compressed image data received by facsimile into the original image signal.

The system control unit 5 has a built-in microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM and the like, controls the entire facsimile apparatus, and performs processing at the time of communication to a specific station number such as the dial Q2 according to the present invention. Run.

For example, a process of determining whether the first four digits of the destination information input from the operation display unit 3 is the station number "0990" of the dial Q2, a process of extracting a password from the input destination information, a partner station After the line is closed, the process of automatically transmitting the password for communication, the process of identifying that a predetermined voice signal has been received from the partner station, the dial Q
(2) A process of storing communication procedure data including a password and a code input from the operation display unit 3 during communication and a voice reception flag for identifying a voice signal received from the partner station in a memory such as a RAM.

Further, the processing for identifying whether the destination information input from the operation display unit 3 includes a password, the password included in the destination information input from the operation display unit 3 and the communication procedure stored in the memory. The process of checking whether or not the data password matches, and when both passwords match, the password and code are sent to the partner station based on the communication procedure data stored in the memory, and the voice from the partner station is sent. Alternatively, a process for enabling the reception service of the image data is performed.

Further, a process of setting a password for permitting the use of the dial Q2, a process of shifting to a communication permission mode permitting a call to the dial Q2 when the password is inputted from the operation display unit 3, the dial Q2 Dialing Q2 from the operation display unit 3 while permitting calling to the
990 "and the subscriber number, the process of determining whether or not the destination information is input, the dial Q2 area code" 0990 "
When the destination information including the subscriber number is input, a process for communicating with the partner station of the destination information is performed.

Furthermore, the first four digits of the destination information input from the operation display unit 3 are the station number "099" of the dial Q2.
The process of determining whether it is "0", the destination information including the specific station number and the subscriber number of the dial Q2 is input, and the first 4
When the digit is judged to be the dialing Q2 area code "0990",
A process of requesting the input of a preset password and a process of communicating with the partner station of the destination information only when the password is input are performed.

Further, the first four digits of the destination information input from the operation display unit 3 are the station number "099" of the dial Q2.
The process of determining whether it is "0", when the destination information including the specific station number, subscriber number and password of the dial Q2 is input and it is determined that the first four digits are the station number "0990" of the dial Q2, the password is set. A process of extracting, a process of comparing the extracted password with a preset password, and a process of communicating with the partner station of the destination information only when the both passwords match.

The communication control unit 6 executes a predetermined facsimile transmission procedure and a reception procedure of character code communication such as personal computer communication with a personal computer. Then, according to the instruction from the system control unit 5, the data transmission / reception during the dial Q2 communication is controlled.

The network control unit 7 connects a public line such as a telephone line and the handset 9 to perform facsimile communication and data communication using the public line network via the public line.
It also controls telephone calls between the public line and the handset 9.
Then, according to the instruction from the communication control unit 6, the dial Q2
Sends and receives data during communication. The handset 9 is a handset that allows an operator to make a telephone call such as a meeting with a partner station. For example, a call is made with the partner station during dial Q2 communication.

That is, when the destination information consisting of a specific station number such as dial Q2, a subscriber number, and a password is input, the system control section 5 calls the specific station number and the subscriber number to communicate with the partner station. After the line is closed, the password is extracted and transmitted to the partner station to perform communication with the partner station.

When the destination information including the specific station number and the subscriber number such as the dial Q2 is input, the specific station number and the subscriber number are called to close the line with the partner station, and then the Enables communication with the partner station by executing a series of communication procedures for transmitting a password and various codes that are input to a predetermined voice signal received from the partner station to the partner station, and the communication procedure Also functions as a means for storing.

Further, when the destination information including the specific station number such as the dial Q2, the subscriber number and the password is input after the storage of the communication procedure, the specific station number and the subscription of the destination information to which the stored communication procedure is input are added. During the communication procedure with the called station based on the person number, it is judged whether or not the password for the communication procedure and the password entered above match, and when both passwords match, the data for the above communication procedure On the basis of the password, the password and code are transmitted to enable communication with the partner station.

When a preset password is input, communication with the partner station of the destination information consisting of a specific station number such as dial Q2 and a subscriber number is permitted, and the destination information is entered during the permission. In this case, it fulfills the function of means for communicating with the partner station of the destination information. Furthermore, when destination information consisting of a specific station number such as dial Q2 and a subscriber number is entered, a preset password is requested to be entered, and only when the password is entered It fulfills the function of communication means.

Furthermore, when destination information consisting of a specific station number such as dial Q2, a subscriber number and a password is input, the password is extracted and collated with a preset password, and both passwords match. Only occasionally does the function of a means for communicating with the partner station of the destination information.

Next, the processing at the time of communication with the dial Q2 in this facsimile apparatus will be described. FIG.
6 is a flowchart showing a process at the time of communication with a dial Q2 in this facsimile device.

In this process, the destination information is input in step 1 (indicated by "S" in the figure), the process proceeds to step 2 to call the partner station based on the destination information, and the process proceeds to step 3 to close the line. If the line is closed, the process proceeds to step 4, and it is determined whether the dial is Q2. If it is not the dial Q2, the process proceeds to step 7 to perform normal communication and end this process.

If it is determined in step 4 that the dial is Q2, the process proceeds to step 5 to determine whether the destination information has a password. If not, the process proceeds to step 7 to perform dial Q2 communication without a password. This process ends. If the password is added in the judgment in step 5, the process proceeds to step 6 and the password extracted from the destination information is transmitted based on the voice signal from the partner station, and the process proceeds to step 7 to perform dial Q2 communication by the password to perform this processing. To finish.

Further, this processing will be described. From the operation display unit 3, the user selects the specific station number "099" on the dial Q2.
Enter the destination information consisting of "0", the subscriber number "xxxxxx", and the four-digit password "yyyy". When the destination information is input, the system control unit 5 calls the public line based on the specific station number "0990" and the subscriber number "xxxxxx" of the dial Q2 of the destination information by the communication control unit 6 and the network control unit 7. And its subscriber number “xxxxxx
The line with the partner station of "x" is closed.

After that, by checking the specific station number "0990" of the dial Q2, which is the first four-digit number of the destination information, it is judged whether or not the communication is with the dial Q2. Judge whether the information is 10 digits or 14 digits,
If the destination information is 10 digits, it is identified as not having a password and 1
If it is 4 digits, it is identified as having a password. When it is identified that the password is not included, the service communication is performed by the dial Q2 without the password as it is.

When the password is identified,
The last 4-digit number of the destination information is extracted as a password, and the password "yyyy" is obtained based on the voice signal received from the partner station by the communication control unit 6 and the network control unit 7.
Is transmitted as a DTMF tone signal to enable service communication from the partner station, and if various codes for notifying the partner station are required, those codes entered from the operation display unit 3 are similarly converted by the DTMF tone signal. It transmits and receives voice or image data from the partner station. When the voice data is received, it is made audible by the handset 9, and when the image data is received, it is printed on the recording paper by the plotter 2.

Thus, when the destination is the dial Q2, when the user inputs the destination number, the user inputs the destination information including the specific station number, the subscriber number and the password of the dial Q2.
If you enter it every time, the password will be automatically sent after the line with the other station is closed and communication with the other station will be possible, so the user should enter the password automatically. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the complicated input operation that is performed step by step.

Next, another process of the facsimile apparatus when communicating with the dial Q2 will be described. FIG.
9 is a flowchart showing another process at the time of communication with the dial Q2 in this facsimile apparatus.

In this processing, the destination information is input in step (indicated by "S" in the figure) 11, the process proceeds to step 12, and it is judged from the specific station number of the destination information whether the dial is Q2 or not. Go to step 13 and dial Q
If not 2, proceed to step 14. In step 13, it is determined whether or not there is stored data (communication procedure data) of the destination of the input destination information. If yes, the process proceeds to step 23, and if not, the process proceeds to step 14.

In step 14, a call is made to the partner station of the destination information, and the process proceeds to step 15 to judge whether or not the line with the partner station is closed. If the line is closed, the process proceeds to step 16 and with the partner station. The storage of the communication procedure at the time of communication is started.

Then, in step 17, when the voice signal 1 from the partner station is received and confirmed, the voice reception flag is stored, and in step 18, when the password is input and transmitted to the partner station, the password is stored. Then, the procedure proceeds to step 19, and when the voice signal 2 from the partner station is received and confirmed, the voice reception flag is stored, and the procedure proceeds to step 20 where the code is input and transmitted to store the code, and then to step 21. Then, the reception start flag is stored and FAX reception (or voice reception) is performed from the partner station, and the process proceeds to step 22 to end the storage of the communication procedure data in steps 17 to 20 and end this process.

When there are a plurality of codes to be notified to the partner station, after the code is transmitted in step 20, the process of inputting and transmitting the code after confirming reception of a predetermined voice signal from the partner station is performed. Repeatedly, in those processes, the voice reception flag indicating the reception of the voice signal and the input code are stored.

In step 23, it is judged whether the destination information has a password or not.
If the password is included, the entered destination information password and the communication procedure data password are collated, and the process proceeds to step 24 to judge whether or not the password collation is OK (both passwords are coincident). If not, step 1
If it is OK, the process proceeds to step 25 to call the partner station based on the destination information.

Thereafter, the process proceeds to step 26, where it is judged whether or not the line is closed with the partner station. If the line is closed, the processes of steps 27 to 31 are carried out based on the communication procedure data.
In step 27, it is judged whether or not the reception of the voice signal 1 from the partner station is completed, and if it is completed, the process proceeds to step 28 to transmit the password to the partner station, and the process proceeds to step 29 to complete the reception of the voice signal 2 from the partner station. If it is finished, the process proceeds to step 30 to transmit the code to the partner station, and proceeds to step 31 to receive the fax (or receive the voice) from the partner station, and the process is finished.

Further, this processing will be described. The user inputs the destination information including the specific station number “0990” of the dial Q2 and the subscriber number “xxxxxxx” from the operation display unit 3 when dialing the destination of the dial Q2 for the first time. In addition, when the address of dial Q2 is applied to the same station and it is the second time or later, dial Q2 is displayed from operation display unit 3.
2 specific station number "0990" and subscriber number "xxxxxx"
Enter the destination information consisting of "x" and the password "yyyy".

When the destination information is input, the system control section 5 collates the first four-digit number of the destination information to determine whether or not it is the communication of the dial Q2 station. It is confirmed whether or not the communication procedure data of the partner station that is the same as the subscriber number of the destination information is stored.

When the system control section 5 does not store the communication procedure data of the other station which is the same as the subscriber number of the destination information, the communication control section 6 and the network control section 7 cause the communication control section 6 and the network control section 7 to specify a specific station number of the dial Q2 of the destination information. 0990 "and the subscriber number" xxxxxxx "to make a call to the public line, and the line with the partner station with the subscriber number" xxxxxxx "is closed, the communication controller 6 and the network controller 7 call the partner. Communication is performed by exchanging a voice signal, a password and a code with the station, and a process of storing communication procedure data, which is a communication procedure of the exchange, in the memory of the system control unit 5 is started.

First, when the reception of the predetermined voice signal 1 prompting the input of the password from the partner station is confirmed, the voice signal 1
The voice reception flag is stored in the memory, and when the voice signal 1 becomes silent after receiving the voice signal 1, the password input from the operation display unit 3 is transmitted to the partner station and the password is stored in the memory.

Further, when the reception of the predetermined voice signal 2 prompting the input of the code from the partner station is confirmed, the voice reception flag of the voice signal 2 is stored in the memory, and the silent state after the reception of the voice signal 2 is set. Then, the code input from the operation display unit 3 is transmitted to the partner station and the code is stored in the memory. When the code is input a plurality of times, the reception of the voice signal from the partner station and the transmission of the code are repeated, and the voice reception flag and the code are stored in the memory.

When the facsimile reception (or voice reception) from the partner station is started after the input of the password and the code is completed, the facsimile reception start flag (or voice reception start flag) is stored in the memory, Facsimile reception of image data (or reception of voice data) from a station. The image data received by the network controller 7 under the control of the communication controller 6 is printed on the recording paper by the plotter 2. The received voice data is output from the network control unit 7 to the handset 9 so that it can be heard.

Further, when the communication procedure data of the partner station which is the same as the subscriber number of the destination information is stored, the system control unit 5 judges whether the destination information is 10 digits or 14 digits,
If it is 10 digits, identify it as not including the password,
If it is 14 digits, it is identified as containing a password.

If the password is not included, the system control unit 5 communicates by exchanging the voice signal, the password and the code with the partner station described above, and communicating the communication procedure data which is the communication procedure of the exchange. Processing for storing in the memory of the system control unit 5 is performed.

On the other hand, if the password is included, the last four-digit password "yyyy" of the destination information is extracted,
It is checked whether or not the password matches the password of the communication procedure data stored in the memory.

As a result of the collation, if the two passwords match, the communication control unit 6 and the network control unit 7 specify the specific station number "0990" and the subscriber number "xx" of the dial Q2 of the destination information.
A call is made to the public line based on "xxxxxx", and the line with the partner station having the subscriber number "xxxxxxx" is closed.

After the connection, the communication control unit 6 and the network control unit 7 exchange a voice signal, a password and a code with the other station based on the communication procedure data stored in the memory to perform communication.

First, when the reception of a predetermined voice signal 1 prompting the input of a password from the partner station is confirmed based on the first voice reception flag of the communication procedure data, when the subsequent silent state is reached, the password " yyyy ”DTMF tone signal is transmitted to the partner station. Further, when the reception of the predetermined voice signal 2 prompting the input of the code from the partner station is confirmed based on the next voice reception flag of the communication procedure data, if the subsequent silent state is reached, the DTMF tone signal of the code in the communication procedure data is received. To the other station.

Further, when another voice reception flag and code are stored in the communication procedure data, the process of transmitting the code is repeated after confirming the reception of the voice signal corresponding to the voice reception flag. Thus, dial Q2
It enables the communication service from the partner station of the subscriber number "xxxxxxx" of No. 1, outputs the voice data from the partner station to the handset 9 for listening, and outputs the image data to the plotter 2 when receiving the image data. Print on the recording paper.

In this way, when the user inputs only the specific station number and the subscriber number of the dial Q2, the communication is performed by the communication procedure of sequentially inputting the password and the code, and when the password is also input at the same time, the communication is performed. If the communication to the partner station is the second or subsequent communication, after confirming that the password is correct, the password and code are automatically sent based on the communication procedure data stored in the previous communication, and communication is performed. You don't have to do the complicated work of switching the input mode during communication,
Operability can be improved.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a format of communication procedure data stored in this facsimile apparatus.
This communication procedure data includes the voice signal reception flag and output number of the voice signal received from the partner station during the first communication with the partner station, the password and various codes transmitted to the partner station at that time, and the partner station It consists of a reception start flag which is a start flag for facsimile reception by the service.

In this way, when the destination is the first one to be used when the destination is the dial Q2 station, after the line with the partner station is closed, the voice signal transmitted from the partner station and the reception start timing, Communication procedure consisting of sending password or code entered by the user based on them, voice signal → password → voice signal → code → reception is automatically stored as communication procedure data. Communication can be automatically started based on the above, and operability can be improved.

That is, at the second and subsequent destinations, when the dial Q2 is called to the same station for the second and subsequent destinations, the subscriber number and the destination information of the password are input, and the password and the previous communication are stored. The password of the communication procedure data that was set is checked, and when both passwords match, the password and code are automatically sent to the other station based on the procedure of the communication procedure data to receive the service from the other station. enable.

Therefore, the user can leave the facsimile machine after first inputting the destination information,
It is possible to use the service of the dial Q2 station without performing a complicated input operation that is performed step by step. Further, the operability can be improved while making the most of the maintenance function of the dial Q2 by the password.

Next, still another processing at the time of communication with the dial Q2 in this facsimile apparatus will be described. This processing is performed when a preset password is input, when communication with the partner station of the destination information including the specific station number and subscriber number of dial Q2 is permitted and the destination information is input during the permission. , Communicates with the partner station of the destination information.

That is, in the system control unit 5, the first four digits of the destination information input from the operation display unit 3 is the dial Q2.
If it is the dialing Q2 dialing number "0990" (when dialing Q2 is called), the communication to dialing Q2 is permitted by entering the preset password. Only when in the communication permission mode, communication with the partner station of the subscriber number of the dial Q2 is performed.

Further, this processing will be described. FIG.
6 is a flowchart showing still another processing at the time of communication with the dial Q2 in this facsimile apparatus. In this process, it is judged in step (indicated by "S" in the figure) 41 whether or not a password is set, and if not set, the process proceeds to step 45, and if set, the process proceeds to step 42 and the password is set and set. Proceed to 43.

In step 43, it is judged whether or not the passwords match, and if they do not match, the process proceeds to step 45. If they match, the process proceeds to step 44 to switch to the communication permission mode of the dial Q2 and proceeds to step 45. Step 4
Determine whether to prohibit the use of dial Q2 in 5,
If it is not prohibited, the routine proceeds to step 47, and if it is prohibited, the routine proceeds to step 46, where it is switched to the dial Q2 prohibit mode in which the use of the dial Q2 is prohibited, and the routine proceeds to step 47.

In step 47, it is judged whether or not the destination information is input. If the destination information is not input, this process is terminated,
If the destination information is input, the process proceeds to step 48 to determine whether the destination is the dial Q2, and if it is not the dial Q2, the process proceeds to step 50 to perform normal communication and end this processing.
If dial Q2, proceed to step 49 to dial Q2
If it is the communication permission mode, the process proceeds to step 50, the dial Q2 is communicated, and the process is terminated.

If it is determined in step 49 that the dial Q2 is not in the communication permitting mode but the dial Q2 is in prohibiting mode, the process proceeds to step 51 to display the message "Communication not possible" and terminates this process.

In this process, an arbitrary password is input in advance by setting the password for permitting the use of the dial Q2 from the operation display unit 3. The system control unit 5 stores and sets the password in the RAM or the like as a password for shifting to the communication permission mode in which the use of the dial Q2 is permitted.

The user can dial the dial Q2 from the operation display unit 3.
Enter the password that allows you to use. When the password is input, the system control unit 5 determines whether the password matches the correct password stored in the RAM, and if the password does not match, the dial Q2 prohibit mode is set.
If they match, the communication permission mode of the dial Q2 is set.

Thereafter, the user uses the operation display unit 3 to specify the specific station number "0990" on the dial Q2 and the subscriber number "xxxx".
Input destination information consisting of "xx". System control unit 5
Determines that it is the dial Q2 based on the destination information, and if it is the communication permission mode of the dial Q2, the communication control unit 6 and the network control unit 7 use the dial Q of the destination information.
2 Subscriber number “xxxxxx” of specific station number “0990”
x "is called via the public line, and the line with the partner station is closed to perform communication.

Further, the system control section 5 judges from the destination information that it is the dial Q2, and in the dial Q2 prohibit mode, displays the message "Communication is not possible" on the display of the operation display section 3, and the communication of the dial Q2 is performed. not allowed.

Thus, the authorized user who is permitted to use the dial Q2 switches the communication device to the communication permission mode in which the communication with the dial Q2 is permitted by inputting the predetermined password, and then the dial Q2 is specified. By entering the station number and the subscriber number, it is possible to immediately start communication with the partner station of the dial Q2.

Next, still another processing at the time of communication with the dial Q2 in this facsimile apparatus will be described. This processing requires the input of a preset password when the destination information consisting of the specific station number and the subscriber number of the dial Q2 is inputted, and only when the password is inputted, the destination station of the destination information is called. To communicate.

That is, the system control section 5 determines that the first four digits of the destination information input from the operation display section 3 are the dial Q2.
It is judged whether or not the station code is "0990", and when the station number of the dial Q2 is "0990", a message is displayed on the display of the operation display section 3 to prompt the user to input the password, and the operation display section is displayed. Only when the correct password is entered from the keyboard of No. 3, communication with the partner station of the subscriber number of the dial Q2 is performed.

Further, this processing will be described. FIG.
Is the dial Q in the facsimile machine shown in FIG.
11 is a flowchart showing yet another process at the time of communication with the communication device 2. This process is a step (indicated by "S" in the figure)
In step 61, the destination information is input, and in step 62, it is judged whether or not the destination is the dial Q2. If it is not the dial Q2, the process proceeds to step 66 to perform normal communication and end this processing.

In step 62, the destination is the dial Q2.
If so, the process proceeds to step 63, it is judged whether or not a predetermined password is input, and if not input, step 64
Go to and display the message "Enter password" and return to step 63. If entered, step 6
The process proceeds to step S5 to judge whether or not the passwords match. If they match, the process proceeds to step S66, the communication with the partner station having the subscriber number of the dial Q2 is performed, and the process is terminated. If the passwords do not match in the determination of step 65, the process proceeds to step 67, the message "Please enter the correct password" is displayed, and this process ends.

This processing is performed by the user from the operation display section 3 to the specific station number "0990" of the dial Q2 and the subscriber number "x.
Enter the destination information consisting of "xxxxxx". If the system control unit 5 judges that the dialing is Q2 according to the destination information, it waits for the password input. If the password is not input, the message "Please enter the password" is displayed on the display of the operation display unit 3 and the password is displayed. Prompt for input.

The system control unit 5 collates the password input from the operation display unit 3 with the correct password which is preset and stored in the RAM. If the two passwords match, the communication control unit 6 and the network The control unit 7 calls the public line based on the specific station number "0990" of the dial Q2 of the destination information and the subscriber number "xxxxxxx", and closes the line with the partner station of the subscriber number "xxxxxxx". To communicate.

If the passwords do not match, the system control section 5 displays the message "Please enter the correct password" on the display of the operation display section 3 to prompt the user to input the correct password.

In this way, the authorized user who is permitted to use the dial Q2 inputs the specific station number and the subscriber number of the dial Q2, and then inputs the predetermined password based on the request from the communication device. Immediately, communication with the partner station of the dial Q2 can be started.

Next, still another processing at the time of communication with the dial Q2 in this facsimile apparatus will be described. This process is performed when destination information including a specific station number such as dial Q2, a subscriber number, and a password is input.
The password is extracted and collated with a preset password, and communication is performed with the partner station having the above destination information only when both passwords match.

That is, when the address information including the specific station number such as dial Q2, the subscriber number, and the password is input from the operation display unit 3, the system control unit 5 extracts the password and sets it as the preset password. Only when both passwords are matched and the passwords match, the dial Q
It communicates with the partner station with the subscriber number of 2.

Further, this processing will be described. Figure 7
Is the dial Q in the facsimile machine shown in FIG.
6 is a flowchart showing still another processing at the time of communication with 2. This process is performed by step (indicated by “S” in the figure) 71.
In step 72, the destination information is entered, and it is determined in step 72 whether or not the destination is dial Q2. If it is not dial Q2, the process proceeds to step 75 to perform normal communication and end this processing.

If the dial is Q2 in the judgment at step 72,
In step 73, it is judged whether or not the destination information is password-protected. If it is not password-protected, the flow advances to step 76 to display the message "please add password" and terminates this processing.

If the password is attached in the judgment at step 73,
In step 74, it is judged whether or not the password matches the correct password. If the password does not match, the process proceeds to step 76, the message "please enter password" is displayed, and this process ends. If the passwords match in the determination of step 74, the process proceeds to step 75, communication is performed with the partner station of the subscriber number of the dial Q2, and this process is terminated.

The user can dial the dial Q2 from the operation display unit 3.
Specific station number "0990" and subscriber number "xxxxxxx"
And the destination information consisting of the four-digit password "yyyy".

The system control unit 5 uses the first four destination information items.
It is determined whether the communication is with the dial Q2 by collating the specific station number "0990" of the dial Q2, which is a digit number, and whether the destination information is 10 digits or 14 digits when communicating with the dial Q2. If the destination information is 10 digits, it is identified as not having a password, and if it is 14 digits, it is identified as having a password.

When it is identified that the password is not included, a message "Please add a password" is displayed on the display of the operation display unit 3 to prompt the user to input the correct destination information with the password.

When the password is identified, the last 4-digit number of the destination information is extracted as a password, and it is judged whether or not the password "yyyy" matches the correct password stored in the RAM. If they match, the communication control unit 6 and the network control unit 7 allow the specific station number “0990” and the subscriber number “xxx” of the dial Q2 of the destination information.
A call is made to the public line based on "xxx", and the line with the partner station of the subscriber number "xxxxxxx" is closed to allow communication.

If they do not match, the message "Please enter password" is displayed on the display of the operation display unit 3.
Is displayed, and you are prompted to enter the destination information with the correct password.

Thus, the authorized user who is permitted to use the dial Q2 immediately starts the communication with the partner station of the dial Q2 by inputting the specific station number, the subscriber number and the password of the dial Q2. You can In this way, it is possible to permit and prohibit the communication of the user of the dial Q2 by inputting and checking the password inside the facsimile apparatus.

[0098]

As described above, according to the communication device of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the operation load when the user uses the service by dialing the partner station having a specific station number such as dial Q2. it can. In addition, it is possible to reduce the operation load on the legitimate user who can receive the service of the partner station with a specific station number such as dial Q2, and to restrict the unauthorized user from using the service of the partner station. it can.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a process when communicating with a dial Q2 in the facsimile machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing another process when communicating with a dial Q2 in the facsimile apparatus shown in FIG.

4 is a diagram showing an example of a format of communication procedure data stored in the facsimile apparatus shown in FIG.

5 is a flowchart showing still another process at the time of communication with the dial Q2 in the facsimile apparatus shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing still another processing at the time of communication with the dial Q2 in the facsimile apparatus shown in FIG.

7 is a flowchart showing still another processing at the time of communication with the dial Q2 in the facsimile apparatus shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1: Scanner 2: Plotter 3: Operation display unit 4: Encoding / decoding unit 5: System control unit 6: Communication control unit 7: Network control unit 8: Bus line 9: Handset (HS)

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. When address information including a specific station number such as dial Q2, a subscriber number, and a password is input, after calling the specific station number and the subscriber number and closing the line with the partner station, A communication device comprising means for extracting the password and transmitting it to the partner station to enable communication with the partner station. 2. When the destination information consisting of a specific station number such as dial Q2 and a subscriber number is input, the specific station number and the subscriber number are called to close the line with the partner station, A series of communication procedures for transmitting a password and various codes input to a predetermined voice signal received from the partner station to the partner station are performed to enable communication with the partner station, and the communication procedure A communication device comprising means for storing. 3. The communication device according to claim 2, wherein after storing the communication procedure, when destination information including a specific station number such as dial Q2, a subscriber number, and a password is input, the stored communication procedure is At the time of the communication procedure with the called station based on the specific station number and the subscriber number of the inputted destination information, it is judged whether or not the password of the communication procedure and the inputted password match, and both A communication device comprising means for transmitting the password and code based on the data of the communication procedure to enable communication with the partner station when the passwords match. 4. When a preset password is input, communication with a partner station of destination information consisting of a specific station number such as dial Q2 and a subscriber number is permitted, and the destination information is entered during the permission. A communication device comprising means for communicating with the partner station of the destination information. 5. When destination information including a specific station number and a subscriber number such as dial Q2 is input, a preset password is required to be input, and only when the password is input, the other party of the destination information is input. A communication device comprising means for communicating with a station. 6. When address information consisting of a specific station number such as dial Q2, a subscriber number and a password is entered, the password is extracted and collated with a preset password, and both passwords match. A communication device comprising means for communicating only the destination information with the partner station.