JPH10145515A - Communication equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve operation convenience when a call is made to a dial number of a telephone set by mistake in the case of facsimile transmission. SOLUTION: A control part 1 makes a call to a dial number of an inputted facsimile transmission destination after closing a line in a case of facsimile transmission operation to send a message to inform facsimile transmission to the facsimile destination, when polarity inversion of a line is detected and a message to urge an input of a prescribed dial number in a case of a telephone set. When an input of a prescribed dial signal is detected, a line is released to stop the facsimile transmission operation to prohibit the re-transmission and when a facsimile reception signal is detected, the transmission protocol is executed based on a facsimile transmission procedure.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a communication device such as a facsimile machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a predetermined retransmission operation is performed when a busy tone is detected at the time of outgoing call transmission, and when a busy tone is not detected and a protocol procedure is not established, a facsimile apparatus which stops retransmission (for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. -11849).

[0003]

However, in the conventional facsimile apparatus, if an operator inputs a dial number of a telephone which is not a facsimile apparatus (FAX) by erroneously inputting a dial number of a transmission destination, a facsimile is issued when a call is made. There is a problem in that it emits a signal, which causes discomfort to the person who took the call. Further, even if the receiving-side facsimile machine is temporarily out of order, such as a paper break, retransmission is stopped, so that the operator has to perform the transmission operation again, and there is a problem that usability is poor.

Further, if a dial number of a telephone is erroneously described in a document in which a dial number of a facsimile device is described, all persons who call the facsimile device using the material will dial the dial number of the telephone. As a result, the facsimile communication is mistakenly applied to the receiving party many times, causing serious inconvenience, and the user of the material does not easily notice that the dialed number is incorrect, which is not convenient. was there.

Further, if the operator inputs the dial number of the telephone by mistake with the dial number of the facsimile apparatus, the transmission operation can be stopped, but the correct dial number must be checked again. There was a problem that was bad.

Further, if the operator inputs the dial number of the telephone by mistake with the dial number of the facsimile apparatus, the transmitting operation can be stopped.
Since the correct dial number must be input again, there is a problem that the usability is poor.

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to improve the usability when calling a dial number of a telephone by mistake during facsimile transmission.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a communication apparatus for performing facsimile communication via a communication line.
After closing the line, call the input dial number of the facsimile destination, and when the polarity reversal of the line is detected,
Sends a message to the facsimile destination that the facsimile transmission is being performed and a message prompting the user to input a predetermined dial when using a telephone, and releases the line and stops the facsimile transmission operation when the input of the predetermined dial is detected. A first control means for inhibiting retransmission and performing a transmission protocol based on a facsimile transmission procedure when a facsimile reception signal is detected.

When the predetermined dial is detected, the dial number called to the facsimile destination is stored as an incorrect number, and when the dial number of the facsimile destination is next input, the dialed number is input. It is preferable to provide a second control means for collating the number with the incorrect number, displaying a warning message indicating that the dialed number is incorrect when the collation results match, and stopping the facsimile transmission operation.

Further, in a facsimile communication apparatus for performing facsimile communication via a communication line, during a facsimile transmission operation, after the line is closed, a call is made to the input dial number of the facsimile transmission destination, and the polarity of the line is inverted. Upon detection, a message is sent to the facsimile transmission destination to notify that facsimile transmission is being performed, and in the case of a telephone, a predetermined dial and a message prompting the input of a correct dial number of the facsimile transmission destination are transmitted. When a number is detected, a warning message indicating that the dialed number is incorrect and the correct dialed number are displayed, the line is released, facsimile transmission operation is stopped, retransmission is prohibited, and when a facsimile reception signal is detected, facsimile reception is performed. Implement transmission protocol based on transmission procedure That may third providing control means.

When the predetermined dial is detected, the dial number called to the facsimile destination is stored as an incorrect number in pair with the correct dial number, and then the dial number of the facsimile destination is input. When the dialed number is entered, the entered dialed number is compared with the incorrect number, and if the collation results match, the correct dialed number stored in pair with the incorrect number is read out, and a warning indicating that the dialed number is incorrect It is preferable to provide a fourth control means for displaying the message and the correct dial number and stopping the facsimile transmission operation.

Further, in a facsimile communication apparatus for performing facsimile communication via a communication line, during a facsimile transmission operation, after the line is closed, a call is made to the input dial number of the facsimile transmission destination, and the polarity of the line is inverted. Upon detection, a message is sent to the facsimile transmission destination to notify that facsimile transmission is being performed, and in the case of a telephone, a predetermined dial and a message prompting the input of a correct dial number of the facsimile transmission destination are transmitted. When a number is detected, the line is released, a warning message indicating that the dialed number is incorrect, a correct dialed number and guidance on resending to the correct dialed number are displayed, and a resending operation based on the guidance is performed. When calling the correct dial number above and sending by facsimile It may be provided with a fifth control means for performing an operation.

According to the communication device of the first aspect of the present invention,
If the operator enters the dial number of the telephone by mistake with the dial number of the facsimile destination, even if a call is made to the dial number and the call arrives, it is confirmed that the facsimile transmission is performed by a message such as voice. The receiving side can notify the facsimile transmission source that the telephone is a telephone by a predetermined dial input, so that the receiving side operator does not have to feel uncomfortable. In addition, since it is determined that the facsimile machine is not a facsimile machine based on a predetermined dial input on the called side, when the facsimile machine on the called side is temporarily out of order, such as running out of paper, retransmission is performed without returning a communication protocol. Does not need to perform the transmission operation again, and the usability is improved.

Further, according to the communication apparatus of the second aspect of the present invention, even if the dial number of the telephone is erroneously described in the document in which the dial number of the facsimile apparatus is described, it is possible to make an error in the telephone which has been mistaken once. The dial number is memorized, and even if another operator makes a mistake in the same way, a warning is displayed so that the mistake is made, so that it is possible to prevent repeated facsimile transmission to the same destination telephone, Since it is not necessary to disturb the other party, the usability is improved.

Further, according to the communication apparatus of the third aspect of the present invention, even if the operator inputs the dial number of the telephone by mistake with the dial number of the facsimile apparatus, the facsimile apparatus input from the other party can be used. Since the correct dial number is displayed, it is not necessary to check the correct dial number again, and the usability is improved.

According to the communication apparatus of the fourth aspect of the present invention, even if the dial number of the telephone is erroneously listed in the document in which the dial number of the facsimile apparatus is described, the communication to the telephone which has been mistaken once is performed. The dial number and the correct dial number from the other party to the facsimile machine are stored, and even if another operator makes a mistake in the same way, a warning is displayed, and the correct dial number is displayed. It is also possible to prevent repeated facsimile transmissions to the same destination telephone, avoid inconvenience to the destination, eliminate the trouble of searching for a correct dial number, and improve usability.

Further, according to the communication apparatus of the present invention, even if the operator inputs the dial number of the telephone by mistake with the dial number of the facsimile apparatus, the facsimile apparatus input from the other party can be used. Can be called with the correct dial number for
The re-call operation to the correct dial number can be easily performed, and the usability is improved.

[0018]

Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a facsimile apparatus which is an embodiment of the communication apparatus according to the present invention.

This facsimile apparatus has a CPU, an RO,
It has a built-in microphone roller computer consisting of M, RAM, etc., and has various functional units realized by it. This facsimile apparatus stores a control unit 1 which controls the entire apparatus and communication control according to the present invention, and stores a program for the control, various data necessary for the control, a voice code, a display code, and the like. Memory 2 is provided.

Further, a scanner 3 which is an image reading device for reading an image of a document, a plotter 4 such as a laser printer or an ink jet printer for printing a copy or a received document on a recording paper, and a An image processing unit 5 that performs various types of processing, an operation unit 6 that inputs various operation information of facsimile communication by an operator, and outputs a voice and a display message at the time of facsimile communication are also provided.

Further, a network control unit 7 for exchanging a facsimile control signal with a facsimile apparatus as a facsimile transmission destination via a telephone line 11, executing a facsimile communication procedure, and controlling the telephone line 11, and a facsimile transmission A modem 8 that performs signal modulation, demodulation of a received signal, and demodulation of an audio code to generate audio, and encodes image information by a predetermined encoding method, and encodes and decodes the encoded image information. The decoding unit 9 is provided. These components are connected by a bus 10 so that data can be exchanged.

That is, when the control unit 1 or the like performs a facsimile transmission operation, after closing the line, calls the dial number of the input facsimile transmission destination, and when detecting the inversion of the line polarity, transmits the facsimile transmission. First, a message notifying that facsimile transmission is to be performed, and a message prompting input of a predetermined dial when a telephone is transmitted, and when a predetermined dial input is detected, the line is released and the facsimile transmission operation is stopped. Prohibit retransmission,
When a facsimile reception signal is detected, it functions as a first control means for executing a transmission protocol based on a facsimile transmission procedure.

When the predetermined dial is detected, the dial number called to the facsimile destination is stored as an incorrect number, and when the dial number of the facsimile destination is next input, the dialed number is input. The number is compared with the erroneous number, and when the results match, a warning message indicating that the dialed number is incorrect is displayed, and the function of the second control means for stopping the facsimile transmission operation is also performed.

Further, in the facsimile transmission operation, after the line is closed, a call is made to the input dial number of the facsimile transmission destination, and when the polarity reversal of the line is detected, the facsimile transmission is performed to the facsimile transmission destination. And a message prompting the user to enter the correct dial number of the facsimile destination when the phone is a telephone, and confirm that the dial number is incorrect when the predetermined dial and the correct dial number are detected. A third message is displayed in which a warning message and the correct dial number are displayed, the line is released, the facsimile transmission operation is stopped and retransmission is prohibited, and when a facsimile reception signal is detected, a transmission protocol is executed based on a facsimile transmission procedure. Performs the function of control means.

When the predetermined dial is detected, the dial number called to the facsimile destination is stored as an incorrect number in a pair with the correct dial number, and then the dial number of the facsimile destination is input. When the dialed number is entered, the entered dialed number is compared with the incorrect number, and if the collation results match, the correct dialed number stored in pair with the incorrect number is read out, and a warning indicating that the dialed number is incorrect The message and the correct dial number are displayed, and the function of the fourth control means for stopping the facsimile transmission operation is also performed.

Further, in the facsimile transmission operation, after the line is closed, a call is made to the input dial number of the facsimile transmission destination, and when the polarity reversal of the line is detected, the facsimile transmission is performed to the facsimile transmission destination. And a message prompting the input of the correct dial number of the facsimile destination when the telephone is a telephone. When the predetermined dial and the correct dial number are detected, the line is released and the dial number is released. Displays a warning message indicating that the message is incorrect, the correct dialed number, and guidance on resending the correct dialed number, and when the resend operation is performed based on the guidance, calls the correct dialed number and transmits by facsimile. The function of the fifth control means for performing the operation is also performed.

Next, the processing when the function of the first control means in the facsimile apparatus is executed will be described. This processing is performed in the facsimile transmission operation.
The line is closed, a call is made to the facsimile transmission destination (transmission destination number) input by the operator, the busy tone is detected until a preset timer (T1) times out, and the line is detected when the busy tone is detected and when the timeout occurs. And wait for retransmission.

When the polarity reversal of the line is detected, message data (a message notifying that facsimile transmission is performed to a facsimile transmission destination and a message prompting a predetermined dial input in the case of a telephone) are read out from the memory 2. The message is transmitted to the modem 8, and the voice based on the message data is played from the modem 8 to the receiving side (destination) via the network control unit 7 and the telephone line 11.

For example, a voice message is sent saying "This is a FAX. If that is a telephone, please press the dial 9 and return the receiver." In addition, you may make it display on a display part.

The message is played, and the input of "dial 9" is detected and the fax reception signal CED is detected until a preset timer (T2) times out. If "dial 9" is detected, the line is released. Then, a transmission stop operation is performed to prohibit transmission without performing retransmission. Also CE
When D is detected, a transmission protocol operation is performed according to a facsimile transmission procedure.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the processing. In this process, the line is closed in step (indicated by "S" in the figure) 1, a dialing operation for calling is performed, a T1 timer is set (started) in step 2, and a T1 timer is set in advance in step 3. It is determined whether or not the predetermined time has been exceeded. If it has, the line is released in step 11 and the process shifts to the standby for retransmission.

If the busy tone is detected in step 4 before the T1 timer expires in step 3 and the busy tone is detected in step 4, the line is released in step 11 and the process shifts to the retransmission waiting state.

If the busy tone is not detected in the determination of whether or not the busy tone has been detected in the step 4 before the T1 timer has expired in the step 3 and the polarity reversal is detected in the determination in the step 5, the modem 6 in the step 6 Sends a message "This is a fax. If that is a phone call, please press dial 9 and return the receiver." And set the T2 timer in step 7 (start)
I do.

After the start of the T2 timer, at step 8, T
It is determined whether or not the two timers have exceeded a predetermined time, and if so, the line is released in step 11 and the process shifts to a retransmission standby.

If the dial 9 is detected by the judgment of whether or not the input of the dial 9 in the step 9 is detected before the T2 timer is over in the judgment of the step 8, the step 1 is executed.
Release the line in 2 and perform the facsimile retransmission stop operation,
Prohibit retransmission. In addition, the dial 9 is determined in step 9.
Is detected, it is determined whether or not the CED signal is detected in step 10, and if detected, the process proceeds to the facsimile transmission protocol operation.

Next, the processing when the functions of the first control means and the second control means in the facsimile apparatus are executed will be described. In this process, when "dial 9" is detected in the process by the first control means, the line is released, and the dial number called in the facsimile transmission operation is stored in the memory 2 as an incorrect number (NG number). However, the facsimile transmission stop operation is performed and retransmission is not performed.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the processing. In this process, when "dial 9" is detected in step 9 shown in FIG. 2, the line is released in step 21 in FIG. 3, and the outgoing dial number is stored in the memory as an NG number in step 22, and the facsimile transmission is performed. Then, the operation shifts to an operation of canceling and retransmission is prohibited.

Next, after the above-mentioned NG number is stored, when the operator inputs the dial number of the facsimile transmission destination, the input dial number is stored in the memory 2 with the NG number (wrong dial number) stored in the memory 2. The collation is performed, and if there is no matching dial number, the facsimile transmission call operation is performed as it is. If there is a matching dial number, a buzzer is sounded to warn the user that the dial number is incorrect, a warning is given to the operator, and a message indicating that the dial number is incorrect is displayed on the display unit of the operation unit 6. Then, the facsimile transmission operation is stopped and retransmission is prohibited.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing. In this process, at the time of facsimile transmission, when the dial number of the transmission destination is input in step 31, it is determined in step 32 whether or not the start button for starting facsimile transmission has been pressed. The dial number is compared with the NG number stored in the memory, and it is determined in step 34 whether the dial number input and the NG number match.

If no match is found in step 34, the operation shifts to a facsimile transmission calling operation based on the input dial number. If there is a match, a buzzer is sounded in step 35 to warn that the dial number is incorrect, and the operator is warned. Then, a message indicating that the dial number is incorrect (dial number NG) is displayed on the display unit of the operation unit 6, the facsimile transmission operation is stopped, and retransmission is prohibited.

Next, the processing when the function of the third control means in the facsimile apparatus is executed will be described. This processing is performed in the facsimile transmission operation.
The line is closed, a call is made to the facsimile transmission destination (transmission destination number) input by the operator, the busy tone is detected until a preset timer (T1) times out, and the line is detected when the busy tone is detected and when the timeout occurs. And wait for retransmission.

When the polarity reversal of the line is detected, message data (a message indicating that facsimile transmission is performed to the facsimile transmission destination, a predetermined dial and a correct dial number of the facsimile transmission destination for a telephone) are detected from the memory 2. A message prompting input is read out and sent to the modem 8, and a voice based on the message data is played from the modem 8 to the receiving side (destination) via the network control unit 7 and the telephone line 11.

For example, "This is a fax. If that is a telephone, press the dial 9 and then
Dial the number. "
In addition, you may make it display on a display part.

The message is played, input of "dial 9" is detected and the fax reception signal CED is detected until a preset timer (T2) times out. If "dial 9" is detected, the preset value is set. Until the set timer (T3) times out, the dial number input from the destination telephone is detected.

When a time-out occurs, a buzzer sounds and a warning is given to the operator, and the display unit of the operation unit 6 indicates that the dial number is incorrect (NG) and the correct dial number input to the facsimile apparatus from the destination telephone set. Is displayed, the line is released, the transmission is stopped, and the transmission is prohibited without retransmission. When the CED is detected, a transmission protocol operation is performed according to a facsimile transmission procedure.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing. This processing is performed in step (indicated by “S” in the figure) 41
To close the line, perform dialing operation for calling, set (start) the T1 timer in step 42, and determine in step 43 whether the T1 timer has exceeded a predetermined time set in advance. Then, in step 51, the line is released, and the process shifts to the retransmission waiting.

If the busy tone is detected in step 43 before the T1 timer expires in step 43, the line is released in step 51 and the process shifts to the standby for retransmission.

If the busy tone has not been detected in step 44 before the T1 timer expires in step 43, no busy tone is detected.
If the polarity reversal is detected by the judgment of 5, the message "This is a fax. If it is a telephone, press the dial 9 and dial the correct fax number and return the handset." Then, in step 47, the T2 timer is set (started).

After the start of the T2 timer, it is determined in a step 48 whether or not the T2 timer has exceeded a predetermined time, and if so, the line is released in a step 51 and the process shifts to a retransmission waiting state.

If the "dial 9" is detected in the determination of whether or not the input of the dial 9 has been detected in the step 49 before the T2 timer is over in the determination of the step 48, the T3 timer is set (start) in a step 52. Then, in step 53, a correct dial number inputted from the other party's telephone is detected, and in step 54, it is determined whether or not the T3 timer has exceeded a predetermined time.

If it is over in the judgment of step 54, a buzzer is sounded in step 55, and a message notifying that the dial number of the facsimile transmission destination entered on the display unit of the operation unit is wrong (dial number NG) and a destination The correct dial number input from the telephone set is displayed, the line is released in step 56, the operation shifts to facsimile transmission stop operation, and retransmission is prohibited.

Before the T2 timer is over in the judgment of step 48, the input of the dial 9 is not detected in the judgment of step 9 and it is judged in step 50 whether or not the CED signal is detected. Move to protocol operation.

Next, the processing when the functions of the third control means and the fourth control means in the facsimile apparatus are executed will be described. In this process, when "dial 9" is detected in the process by the third control means, the dial number (from the facsimile machine) inputted from the other party's telephone until the preset timer (T3) times out. Detects the correct dial number).

When a timeout occurs, a buzzer sounds and a warning is given to the operator, and the display unit of the operation unit 6 displays that the dial number is incorrect (NG) and the correct dial number input from the destination, and transmits the facsimile. Wrong dial number (NG number)
Is stored in the memory 2 as a pair with the correct dial number input from the other party, and the facsimile transmission is stopped and retransmission is not performed.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing. In this process, when "dial 9" is detected in step 49 shown in FIG. 5, the T3 timer is set (started) in step 61 in FIG. 6, and in step 62 the facsimile apparatus inputted from the telephone of the other party is used. Then, in step 63, it is determined whether or not the T3 timer has expired.

If it is determined in step 63 that the dial number is over, a buzzer is sounded to warn that the dial number entered in step 64 is incorrect, and a message indicating that the dial number is incorrect (dial number NG) is displayed on the display unit of the operation unit. ) And the correct dial number entered from the other party's phone.

Thereafter, in step 65, the outgoing dial number and the correct dial number input from the destination telephone are stored as a pair in the memory as the NG number.
To release the line, shift to the operation of stopping facsimile transmission, and prohibit retransmission.

Next, after the above-mentioned NG number and the correct dial number are stored, when the operator inputs the dial number of the facsimile transmission destination, the input dial number is stored in the memory 2 as the NG number (incorrect number). Dial number), and if there is no matching dial number, the facsimile transmission call operation is performed as it is.

When a matching dial number is found, the correct dial number corresponding to the NG number is read out from the memory 2 and a buzzer for warning that the dial number is incorrect is sounded to warn the operator. Then, a message notifying that the dial number is incorrect and the correct dial number are displayed on the display unit of the operation unit 6, the facsimile transmission operation is stopped, and retransmission is prohibited.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing. In this process, at the time of facsimile transmission, when the dial number of the transmission destination is input in step 71, it is determined in step 72 whether or not the start button for starting facsimile transmission has been pressed. The dial number is compared with the NG number stored in the memory, and it is determined whether or not the dial number input in step 74 matches the NG number.

If no match is found in step 74, the operation shifts to a facsimile transmission calling operation based on the input dial number, and if there is a match, in step 75 the NG dial number is input from the destination telephone corresponding to the NG dial number. The correct dial number to the facsimile machine is read out, and in step 76, a buzzer is sounded to warn the user that the dial number is incorrect, and the operator is warned. The dial number is incorrect on the display of the operation unit 6 (the dial number NG). ) And a correct dial number are displayed, the facsimile transmission operation is stopped, and retransmission is prohibited.

Next, the processing when the function of the fifth control means in the facsimile apparatus is executed will be described. This processing is performed in the facsimile transmission operation.
The line is closed, a call is made to the facsimile transmission destination (transmission destination number) input by the operator, the busy tone is detected until a preset timer (T1) times out, and the line is detected when the busy tone is detected and when the timeout occurs. And wait for retransmission.

When the polarity reversal of the line is detected, the memory 2 sends message data (a message notifying that facsimile transmission is to be performed to the facsimile transmission destination, and for a telephone, a predetermined dial and a correct dial number of the facsimile transmission destination). A message prompting input is read out and sent to the modem 8, and a voice based on the message data is played from the modem 8 to the receiving side (destination) via the network control unit 7 and the telephone line 11.

For example, "This is a fax. If that is a telephone, press the dial 9 and then
Dial the number and hang up the handset. " In addition, you may make it display on a display part.

The message is played, and the input of the “dial 9” is detected and the FAX reception signal CED is detected until the preset timer (T2) times out.
When D is detected, a transmission protocol operation is performed according to a facsimile transmission procedure.

On the other hand, when "dial 9" is detected, the dial number input from the telephone of the other party is detected until a preset timer (T3) times out. Thereafter, when a timeout occurs, the line is released, a buzzer sounds and the operator is warned, and the display unit of the operation unit 6 indicates that the dial number is incorrect (NG) and that the correct number to the facsimile apparatus input from the telephone of the other party is received. The dial number and guidance for retransmission operation to the correct dial number (for example, a message such as "Press the start button to retransmit to that number") are displayed.

When the resending operation (pressing the start button) is performed before the preset timer (T4) times out, a call is made to the dial number inputted from the telephone set of the other party and facsimile transmission is performed. Perform the operation. If a timeout occurs, the facsimile transmission operation is stopped.

The above processing is performed in step 41 shown in FIG.
The process up to the process of judging whether or not the "dial 9" is detected in Step 49 is common. First, in step 41, the line is closed, and a dial operation for calling is performed.
In step 2, the T1 timer is set (started), and in step 43
Then, it is determined whether or not the T1 timer has exceeded a predetermined time set in advance, and if so, the line is released in step 51, and the process shifts to a retransmission waiting state.

If the busy tone is detected in step S44 before the T1 timer is over in step S43, the line is released in step S51 and the flow shifts to the standby for retransmission.

If the busy tone has not been detected in step 44 before the T1 timer expires in step 43, no busy tone is detected.
If the polarity reversal is detected by the judgment of 5, the message "This is a fax. If it is a telephone, press the dial 9 and dial the correct fax number and return the handset." Then, in step 47, the T2 timer is set (started).

After the start of the T2 timer, it is determined in step 48 whether or not the T2 timer has exceeded a predetermined time. If it has, the line is released in step 51 and the process shifts to the retransmission waiting state. T in the judgment of step 48
It is determined whether or not the input of the dial 9 in step 49 is detected before the two timers are over. In this judgment, the input of “dial 9” is not detected, and
It is determined whether or not the D signal has been detected. If the D signal has been detected, the operation proceeds to the facsimile transmission protocol operation.

On the other hand, if "dial 9" is detected in the judgment of step 49, the flow shifts to the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG. In this process, a T3 timer is set (started) in step 81, a correct dial number inputted from the telephone of the other party is detected in step 82, and in step 83, the T3 timer exceeds a predetermined time set in advance. It is determined whether or not.

If it is over in the judgment of step 83, the line is released in step 84, the buzzer sounds in step 85, and the dial number of the facsimile transmission destination input on the display unit of the operation unit is incorrect (dial number N
G) and a message prompting the user to press the start button to resend to that number, along with the correct dial number entered from the other party's telephone.

Thereafter, at step 86, the T4 timer is set (started). At step 87, it is determined whether or not the T4 timer has exceeded a preset time. If it has, the process proceeds to a facsimile transmission stop operation and retransmission is performed. Ban. Unless the T4 timer is over in step 87, it is determined in step 88 whether or not the start button has been pressed. If the start button has been pressed, the facsimile apparatus input from the telephone set of the other party is sent to the facsimile apparatus. A facsimile retransmission operation for recalling a correct dial number is executed.

In the above-described processing, the correct dial number or incorrect number input from the other party is stored after the buzzer sounds and the message is displayed. However, the correct dial number or incorrect number is stored first. Therefore, the buzzer may sound and a message may be displayed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the description has been made of the facsimile apparatus. However, the control processing according to the present invention can be similarly performed in a terminal apparatus such as a personal computer having a facsimile communication function.

[0077]

As described above, according to the communication apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to improve the usability when calling a dial number of a telephone by mistake during facsimile transmission.

[Brief description of the 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 of a transmission operation in the facsimile apparatus shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a control operation process when the dial 9 is detected in the facsimile apparatus shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a control operation process when a dial number is input in the facsimile apparatus shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing another transmission operation in the facsimile apparatus shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a control operation process when another dial 9 is detected in the facsimile apparatus shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a control operation process when another dial number is input in the facsimile apparatus shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a control operation process when another dial 9 is detected in the facsimile apparatus shown in FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 1: Control unit 2: Memory 3: Scanner 4: Plotter 5: Image processing unit 6: Operation unit 7: Network control unit 8: Modem 9: Encoding / decoding unit 10: Bus 11: Telephone line

Claims (5)

[Claims] In a communication device for performing facsimile communication via a communication line, a facsimile transmission operation includes:
After closing the line, call the input dial number of the facsimile destination, and when the polarity reversal of the line is detected,
Sends a message to the facsimile destination that the facsimile transmission is being performed and a message prompting the user to input a predetermined dial when using a telephone, and releases the line and stops the facsimile transmission operation when the input of the predetermined dial is detected. A communication device comprising: a first control unit that prohibits retransmission and executes a transmission protocol based on a facsimile transmission procedure when a facsimile reception signal is detected. 2. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein when the predetermined dial is detected, a dial number called to the facsimile destination is stored as an incorrect number, and then a dial number of the facsimile destination is input. When it is, the entered dial number is compared with the incorrect number, and when the matching result matches, a warning message indicating that the dial number is incorrect is displayed,
A communication device comprising a second control unit for stopping a facsimile transmission operation. 3. A communication apparatus for performing facsimile communication via a communication line, wherein in a facsimile transmission operation,
After closing the line, call the input dial number of the facsimile destination, and when the polarity reversal of the line is detected,
A message notifying the facsimile destination of facsimile transmission and a message prompting input of a correct dial number of the predetermined dial and facsimile destination in the case of a telephone are transmitted, and the predetermined dial and the correct dial number are detected. Sometimes a warning message indicating that the dialed number is incorrect and the correct dialed number are displayed, the line is released, the facsimile transmission operation is stopped and retransmission is prohibited, and when a facsimile reception signal is detected, the facsimile transmission procedure is performed. A third control means for implementing a transmission protocol by using a communication device. 4. The communication device according to claim 3, wherein when the predetermined dial is detected, a dial number called to the facsimile destination is stored as an incorrect number in a pair with the correct dial number, and then stored. When a dial number of a facsimile transmission destination is input, the input dial number is compared with the incorrect number, and when the comparison result matches, the correct dial number stored in pair with the incorrect number is read out, and dialing is performed. Display a warning message indicating that the number is incorrect and the correct dialed number, and stop the facsimile transmission operation.
A communication device characterized by comprising: 5. A communication apparatus for performing facsimile communication via a communication line, wherein in a facsimile transmission operation,
After closing the line, call the input dial number of the facsimile destination, and when the polarity reversal of the line is detected,
A message notifying the facsimile destination of facsimile transmission and a message prompting input of a correct dial number of the predetermined dial and facsimile destination in the case of a telephone are transmitted, and the predetermined dial and the correct dial number are detected. When the line is released, a warning message indicating that the dialed number is incorrect, a correct dialed number and guidance on retransmission operation to the correct dialed number are displayed, and when a retransmission operation based on the guidance is performed, the correct A communication device comprising: a fifth control unit that performs a facsimile transmission operation by calling a dial number.