JPH09307737A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide the facsimile equipment able to utilize effectively functions of using a password signal and a subaddress signal in response to the operating mode as to whether or not it is shared. SOLUTION: In the case of using the facsimile equipment as a joint-ownership based on the setting of a setting circuit 22 to set the facsimile equipment as to whether or not it is shared, a password is set corresponding to each memory box. When the facsimile equipment is not used in the joint-ownership mode, one password is set to this facsimile equipment. Moreover, when the facsimile equipment is used in the shared mode, a subaddress signal is used for designating a memory box used to designate an individual person, and when the facsimile equipment is not used in the shared mode, the sub address is used to designate the equipment and the memory box. Moreover, when the facsimile equipment is used in the shared mode, a function is set to the memory box.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus capable of receiving a password signal and a sub-address signal.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in facsimile communication,
There is provided a device for exchanging a password (PWD) signal and a sub-address (SUB) signal for designating various functions and a memory box.

On the other hand, as a usage pattern of such a facsimile apparatus, it may be shared by a plurality of people or may be used without being shared. Regardless of such usage pattern, the above-mentioned password signal or The function of the sub address signal is used.

[0004]

However, when the facsimile apparatus is not shared and used, it is not necessary to specify the individual by the sub-address signal, but in the case of shared use, the individual is specified by the sub-address signal. There was a contradiction that it was necessary to do so, and it was very difficult to use.

An object of the present invention is to provide a facsimile apparatus which can effectively use the functions of a password signal and a sub-address signal according to the usage mode of sharing or not.

[0006]

Means for Solving the Problems The first invention of the present application is:
Based on the setting means for setting whether to use the facsimile device shared or not, and based on this setting,
A second invention of the present application is to set a password corresponding to each memory box when the setting of the setting means is shared and used. When not shared and used, one password is set for the facsimile machine.

As a result, one password can be decided when the facsimile machine is used without being shared, and a password corresponding to each memory box can be decided when the facsimile machine is shared, and this password and the received PWD signal are Only when they match, the reception can be performed, and the usability can be improved.

The third invention of the present application changes the method of using the sub-address signal based on the setting of the setting means, and the fourth invention of the present application shares the setting of the setting means. When using it, use the above sub-address signal to specify the memory box to specify the individual,
When not shared and used, it is used to specify a function and a memory box. Furthermore, the fifth invention of the present application sets a function in the memory box when the setting of the setting means is shared and used.

As a result, when the facsimile apparatus is shared and used, the individual can be designated by the sub-address signal, and when the facsimile apparatus is not shared, the function and the memory box can be designated by the sub-address signal, thus improving the usability. it can.

[0010]

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

An NCU (network control unit) 2 is connected to a terminal of the line in order to use the telephone network for data communication and the like,
It controls connection of a telephone exchange network, switches to a data communication path, and holds a loop. The NCU 2 connects the telephone line 2a to the telephone 4 when the signal level (signal line 20a) from the control circuit 20 is “0”, and connects the telephone line 2a when the signal level is “1”. It is connected to the facsimile machine side.
In a normal state, the telephone line 2a is connected to the telephone 4 side.

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

The modulator / demodulator 8 complies with ITU-T Recommendation V.6. 8,
V. 21, V.I. 27 ter, V.I. 29, V.I. 17, V.I.
34, and performs modulation and demodulation based on
Each transmission mode is designated by the signal line 20c. The modulator / demodulator 8 receives a signal output on a signal line 20b, outputs modulated data on a signal line 8a, receives a received signal output on a signal line 6a, and outputs demodulated data on a signal line 8b. Output.

The ANSam transmission circuit 10 is a circuit for transmitting an ANSam signal. When an ANSam signal is output to the signal line 20d, the ANSam signal is transmitted to the signal line 10a and then to the signal line 20d. When the signal of the signal level "0" is being output, no signal is output to the signal line 10a.

The adder circuit 12 inputs the information of the signal line 8a and the information of the signal line 10a and adds the result of the addition.
a. The reading circuit 14 reads an image of a document and outputs the read image data to a signal line 14a. The recording circuit 16 is for sequentially recording information output to the signal line 20e line by line.

The memory circuit 18 is used to store raw information of read data or encoded information, or to store received information or decoded information.

The setting circuit 22 is a circuit for setting whether or not the facsimile apparatus is shared, and when the facsimile apparatus is set to be used without being shared, the signal line 22 is set.
The signal level "0" is output to a and the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 22a when the facsimile apparatus is set to be shared and used.

The password registration button 24 is pressed when registering a password. When the button 24 is pressed, a pressing pulse is generated on the signal line 24a.

The operation unit 26 has one-touch dial, speed dial, ten keys, * / # key, start key, set key, and other function keys, and the pressed key information is output to the signal line 26a. It

The display unit 28 is for inputting and displaying the information output to the signal line 20f.

The password registration circuit 30 is a circuit for registering a password corresponding to each memory box when the facsimile apparatus is shared and used, and the signal line 30a.
Register the password corresponding to each memory box via.

The password registration circuit 32 is a circuit for registering one password for this facsimile machine when the facsimile machine is used without being shared, and registers one password via the signal line 32a.

The control circuit 20 controls the entire facsimile apparatus. In particular, in the present embodiment, the control circuit 20 controls to change the password setting based on the setting of the setting circuit 22. Specifically, when the facsimile machine is shared and used, a password is set corresponding to each memory box, and when not shared and used, one password is set for this facsimile machine. I shall.

Further, based on the setting of the setting circuit 22, control for changing the method of using the sub address signal is performed.
Specifically, when shared and used, the sub-address signal is used as a designation of a memory box that designates an individual, and when not shared and used, it is used as a designation of a device and a designation of a memory box. Also, when sharing and using, control is performed so that the function is set in the memory box.

2 to 6 are flow charts showing the control flow of the control circuit 20 in this embodiment.

First, the operation is started at S0, and at S2, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 20a to turn off the CML. Further, in S4, the signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 20d so that the ANSam signal is not transmitted.

Further, in S6, the information of the signal lines 24a and 26a is inputted, and it is judged whether or not the password registration is selected. If it is selected, the process proceeds to S8, and if it is not selected, the process proceeds to S14.

In S8, the information of the signal line 22a is input,
It is determined whether or not the setting is such that the facsimile device is shared and used. If the setting is such that the facsimile device is shared and used, the process proceeds to S10, and one of the 40 memory boxes (one of The password is registered in the registration circuit 30 in correspondence with the memory box) and the process proceeds to S12 if the password is not shared and used, and one password is registered in the registration circuit 32 for the device through the signal line 32a. to register.

In S14, it is determined whether or not reception is selected. If not selected, the process proceeds to S16, and after other processing is executed, the information of the signal line 26a is input and the confidential reception information is output in S18. It is determined whether or not it is selected, and if it is selected, the process proceeds to S84, and if it is not selected, the process proceeds to S2.

When reception is selected in S14, S20 is selected.
Then, the signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 20a to turn on the CML. Then, in S22, a pre-procedure is performed, and if there is a SUB signal or a PWD signal, these are received and stored.

Next, in S24, it is judged whether or not at least one of the PWD signal and the SUB signal is received. If not received, the process proceeds to S26, the remaining pre-procedure is performed, and the reception of the image signal is performed. Record (S28) and perform post-procedure (S
30) is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S2.

If it is received in step S24, the process proceeds to step S32, the information of the signal line 22a is input, it is determined whether the setting is to use the facsimile apparatus in common, and the setting in sharing is used. If there is, it proceeds to S34, and if it is not shared use setting, it proceeds to S48.

In S34, it is determined whether or not both the SUB signal and the PWD signal are received, and if both are received, S3 is received.
The process proceeds to S6, and if either one is received, the process proceeds to S44.

In S36, it is determined whether or not the password registered in the registration circuit 30 and the PWD signal corresponding to the memory box designated by the SUB signal match. If they match, the process proceeds to S38, S if not matched
In step 42, the communication disconnection procedure is executed, and then step S2 is performed.

At S38, the received information is stored in the memory box designated by the SUB signal. Further, a function such as confidential reception is designated in the memory box. next,
A post-procedure is performed in S40, and the process proceeds to S2.

In S44, it is determined whether or not only the SUB signal is received. If only the SUB signal is received, the process proceeds to S38, and if only the PWD signal is received, the process proceeds to S46.

In S46, since the SUB signal has not been received, it is determined whether or not the password registered in the registration circuit 32 and the received PWD signal match. If they match, the process proceeds to S26, If they do not match, the process proceeds to S42.

Further, in S48, it is judged whether or not the PWD signal is received. If it is received, the process proceeds to S50, and if it is not received, the process proceeds to S52.

In S50, it is determined whether or not the password registered in the registration circuit 32 and the received PWD signal match. If they match, the process proceeds to S52, and if they do not match, the process proceeds to S42.

In S52, it is determined whether or not the SUB signal is received. If it is received, the process proceeds to S54, and if it is not received, the process proceeds to S26.

In S54, S56 and S58, it is judged whether the SUB signal is 0 *, 1 *, 2 *, 3 * in order, and it is 0 * (* is an arbitrary number from 0 to 9). And S60
In step S64, the received information is stored in the designated 0 * memory dial box, and if 1 *, the process proceeds to S64, the received information is recorded, and the received information is stored in the designated 1 * memory box. If it is 2 *, the process proceeds to S66, and is stored as confidential reception information in the designated 2 * memory box,
If it is 3 *, the process proceeds to S68, and the received information is stored in the designated 3 * memory box. That is, the upper digit is
It represents a function.

Then, after S60, S64, and S66, S
The post-procedure is performed at 62, and the process proceeds to S2. Also, after S68,
The post-procedure is performed in S70, and in S72, the signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 20a and the CML is turned off.

In S74, a call is sent to a specific transfer destination, and S
At 76, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 20a to turn on the CML. Next, in S78, the pre-procedure is performed, in S80, the information just received is transferred, and in S82.
After performing the post-procedure, the process returns to S2.

In step S84, the information of the signal line 22a is input, and it is determined whether or not the setting is shared and used. If the setting is shared and used, the process proceeds to step S90, and the setting is not shared and used. And the process proceeds to S86.

In S86, it is determined whether or not the password registered in the registration circuit 32 has been input from the operation unit 26. If not input, the process proceeds to S2, and if input, S8.
In step 8, the designated confidential information is printed.
Thereafter, the process proceeds to S2.

In S90, it is judged whether or not the password corresponding to the designated memory box and registered in the registration circuit 30 has been input from the operation unit 26, and if not input, the process proceeds to S2 and is input. In step S92, the confidential reception information stored in the designated memory box is printed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S2.

[0047]

As described above, according to the first and second inventions of the present application, one password is used when the facsimile apparatus is used without sharing, and each memory box is used when the facsimile apparatus is shared. It becomes possible to set a password corresponding to, and it becomes possible to perform reception only when this password and the received PWD signal match, so that a very easy-to-use device can be provided.

Further, according to the third to fifth inventions of the present application, when the facsimile apparatus is shared and used, an individual is designated by the sub-address signal, and when the facsimile apparatus is used without being shared, the sub-address signal is used. This makes it possible to specify the function and memory box, and to provide a very easy-to-use device.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the above embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 ... NCU, 4 ... Telephone, 6 ... Hybrid circuit, 8 ... Modulator / demodulator, 10 ... ANSam sending circuit, 12 ... Adder circuit, 14 ... Read circuit, 16 ... Recording circuit, 18 ... Memory circuit, 20 ... Control circuit, 22 ... Setting circuit, 24 ... Password registration button, 26 ... Operation part, 28 ... Display part, 30, 32 ... Password registration circuit.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A setting means for setting whether the facsimile apparatus is used in common or not, and a control means for changing a password setting based on the setting. Facsimile machine. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein when the setting of the setting means is shared and used, a password is set corresponding to each memory box, and when not shared and used, the facsimile apparatus is set. To 1
Facsimile machine characterized by setting one password. 3. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the method of using the sub-address signal is changed based on the setting of the setting means. 4. The sub-address signal according to claim 3, when the setting of the setting means is shared and used, when the sub-address signal is used for designation of a memory box for designating an individual, and when not shared and used. A facsimile machine characterized by being used to specify functions and memory boxes. 5. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the function is set in the memory box when the setting of the setting unit is shared and used.