JPH10224587A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a function capable of controlling whether it is normal calling or calling for informing a caller number. SOLUTION: Though a hardware required for receiving caller number information is the same as a general G3 FAX, in addition, the ON/OFF time of calling signals transmitted from an exchange is monitored in an NCU 5 and whether it is the normal calling or the calling for informing the caller number is discriminated in a communication control part 4 and a system control part 10. It is ON for 0.5 second and OFF for 0.5 second in the case of the caller number, it is ON for one second and OFF for two seconds for normal calling signals and both are discriminated. Then, the caller number information is received corresponding to a V.24 protocol in a circuit incorporated in a modem, the data are stored in an RAM 13 by the system control part 10 and display to an operation display part 3 is simultaneously performed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus, and more particularly, to a facsimile apparatus having a function of controlling a normal call or a call for caller ID notification.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining an example of a facsimile apparatus to which the present invention is applied.
Is a scanner for reading an original, 2 is a plotter for copying and printing a received original, 3 is an operation / display control unit for inputting an operation from a user and transmitting information to the user, and 4 is a facsimile control with a partner facsimile machine. A communication control unit (V.23 compliant) for exchanging signals and executing a facsimile communication procedure; 5, a network control unit (NCU) for controlling a communication line;
Reference numeral 10 denotes a system control unit. The system control unit 10 includes a ROM 11 storing a basic program as a facsimile machine, a processing program of the present invention, and the like.
It comprises a CPU 12 which controls each part of the facsimile apparatus according to the program in M11 and executes the processing of the present invention, a RAM 13 which forms a work area and records various data necessary for control of the facsimile apparatus, and the like. In addition, if necessary, the network connection unit 21,
It has a map database 22 such as a CD-ROM.

[0003]

However, in the conventional facsimile apparatus as described above, the ISDN line (G
In cases other than 4), since the caller ID was not notified, the caller ID was obtained based on the RTI or CSI, but the registered contents were sometimes incorrect due to movement or the like. Also, at the time of one-touch (abbreviated) registration, it was necessary to register the destination name using keys on the operation panel. Furthermore, it was necessary to open the atlas by itself (or to search on a CD-ROM version of the map).

[0004]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the G3
In a facsimile apparatus having a transmission / reception function, it is characterized by comprising ringing cadence detection means, means for receiving a caller ID notification, and means for storing the received number information, so that a correct telephone number is always transmitted. (CSI etc. may be incorrect).

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, there are provided means for connecting to a database, means for searching for an address based on the stored number, and means for storing the searched result. , With one touch (shortened)
This eliminates the need to set the destination name for registration.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the apparatus further comprises means for connecting to a database, means for searching a map based on the stored address, and means for outputting a search result. Thus, a map can be immediately obtained and can be applied to various services.

[0007]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

(Invention of Claim 1) FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining an embodiment of the invention of claim 1, wherein the hardware required to receive caller ID information is the same as that of a general G3FAX. In addition to this, the ON / OFF time of the call signal sent from the exchange is monitored by the NCU 5, and the communication control unit 4 and the system control unit 10 determine whether the call is a normal call or a call for caller ID notification. A function that can be distinguished is required. As a method of realizing this, the software monitors whether the call signal is ON or OFF at intervals of about 100 ms. 0.5 second O for caller ID
N / 0.5 second OFF and 1 second ON / 2 second OFF in the case of a normal call signal. Since the timings are different, the two can be distinguished. Next, V.V. The caller ID information is received in accordance with the H.24 protocol, and the data is stored in the RAM 13 by the system control unit 10 and displayed on the operation display unit 3 at the same time. V. Reference numeral 24 denotes half-duplex communication, which is generally built in the FAX modem as a part of its function.
The result itself obtained by this function is exactly the same as the caller ID notification by ISDN.

(Invention of Claim 2) FIG. 3 is a flow chart for explaining an embodiment of the invention of Claim 2, and as a result of the operation described in Claim 1, the caller number received is RAM.
With the state stored in the FAX 13, FAX reception is continuously performed by the G3 mode transmission / reception function provided in the FAX apparatus, and the telephone line is disconnected. Next, based on the telephone number stored in the RAM 13, a database (for example, a captain town page) from which a telephone number can be searched for an address or the like is accessed, and a search is performed according to a predetermined procedure. The result is stored in the RAM 13 and displayed on the operation display unit 3 at the same time. NTT to connect to captain
It is necessary to connect to the public DDX network, but the same hardware as that for G3 FAX can be used for the telephone line and the NCU 5. The search procedure is realized by the CPU 12 executing a program stored in the ROM 11. When the search is completed, the database is disconnected from the database and the operation proceeds to the operation of claim 3 (except when the corresponding number does not exist in the database).

(Invention of Claim 3) FIG. 4 is a flow chart for explaining an embodiment of the invention of Claim 3, wherein the address obtained by the operation up to Claim 2 (or the address obtained by the operation of Claim 1). Based on the obtained telephone number, a search is performed using a map database (for example, a CD-ROM drive and map data) connected to the FAX device, and an image of the search result is output from the plotter unit 2. The database 22 may be in a form connected directly or internally or externally, in a form connected via a LAN, or a method of searching through a telephone line and receiving the result as a fax image. Similar to the second aspect, after the fax reception operation is completed, the telephone line is disconnected, and then the address (or telephone number) stored in the RAM 13 is stored.
Connect to a database that can output maps based on. Next, a search is performed according to a procedure defined in each database or information service. As the actual operation, the DTMF signal corresponding to the voice response is transmitted, and the OS and the application of the connected device are controlled by the API,
Request transfer of image data. The received data is temporarily stored in the RAM 13 as an image, and after the data transfer is completed, the retrieved image is output from the plotter unit 2 and the operation ends.

[0010]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a facsimile apparatus having a G3 transmission / reception function, comprising a ringing cadence detecting means, a means for receiving a caller ID notification, and a means for storing the received number information. It is characterized by the fact that the service is provided by a telecommunications carrier, so that a correct telephone number is always sent (CSI etc. may be incorrect).

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, there are provided a means for connecting to a database, a means for searching for an address based on the stored number, and a means for storing a search result. The work of setting the destination name for one-touch (abbreviated) registration becomes unnecessary.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, there are provided means for connecting to a database, means for searching a map based on stored addresses, and means for outputting a search result. A map can be obtained immediately and it can be applied to various services.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a facsimile apparatus to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining an embodiment of the first invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining an embodiment of the invention of claim 2;

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an embodiment of the invention of claim 3;

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Scanner, 2 ... Plotter, 3 ... Operation / display control part,
4 communication control unit, 5 network control unit (NCU), 10 system control unit, 11 ROM, 12 CPU, 13 RA
M, 21: Network connection unit, 22: Map database.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A facsimile apparatus having a G3 transmission / reception function, comprising: a ringing cadence detecting means; a means for receiving a caller ID notification; and a means for storing received number information. 2. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein
A facsimile apparatus comprising: means for connecting to a database; means for searching for an address based on a stored number; and means for storing a search result. 3. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein
A facsimile machine comprising: means for connecting to a database; means for searching a map based on stored addresses; and means for outputting a search result.