JPH11146175A - Communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a communication terminal by which a connected line is effectively utilized. SOLUTION: A designation, a G3FAX number, and a G4FAX number are stored with respect to an abbreviation number in an abbreviation number table stored in a RAM 13. In the case of making a call to the G3FAX number from a G3/super G3 terminal 2 when the G3/super G3 terminal 2 is busy with other transmission/reception, presence of a G4FAX number is discriminated based on an abbreviation number entered before and the abbreviation number table. When the G4FAX number is in existence, an option section 3 makes a call to the G4FAX number. On the other hand, when no G4FAX number is in existence, the G3/super G3 terminal 2 makes a call to the G3FAX number again after waiting for a prescribed time.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to, for example, ITU-T
(Telecommunication Standardization Sector of Inte
rnational Telecommunication Union).
T.30 (Group 3: G3 aircraft); 70 (Group 4:
G4) and T.G. 30 Annex F (Super G3)
The present invention relates to a communication terminal device represented by a facsimile device having the above function.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, PSTN (Public Switch Teleph
one Network (Public Switched Telephone Network)
A facsimile machine (G3 + G4 machine) having a G4 function for an SDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) line has begun to spread. This G4
If the function is used, data communication can be performed at a communication speed of 64 [kbps].

[0003] However, as shown in FIG. 11, in the conventional G3 + G4 machine, the abbreviated number table T in the memory is used.
Consisted of "abbreviated number", "name", and "FAX number (including information indicating the line type)". That is,
In the FAX number column, after the FAX number, "/ G3"
Alternatively, function data of "/ G4" is added and the line type is stored. When a predetermined abbreviated number is input, the type of line to be called, that is, "G3" or "G4" is displayed on the display unit together with the "name" and "FAX number".

[0004]

When the receiving-side facsimile apparatus is a G3 + G4 machine, the facsimile apparatus includes a PSTN line FAX number (G3 FAX number) and an ISDN line FAX number (G4 FAX number).
And exists. That is, there are two FAX numbers. For this reason, in the facsimile machine on the transmitting side, it is necessary to register the abbreviated number for the PSTN line and the abbreviated number for the ISDN line on the receiving side. Therefore, in the transmitting-side facsimile apparatus, two abbreviated numbers have to be assigned to one receiving-side facsimile apparatus. Therefore, two abbreviated numbers are used for the same receiving facsimile machine.

[0005] In addition, the user has to grasp the function (G3 or G4) of the facsimile machine on the receiving side and input the abbreviated number corresponding to the function.
For this reason, when the receiving-side facsimile machine is a G3 + G4 machine, for example, when transmitting a document to the receiving-side G4 machine, a short number corresponding to the G4 FAX number is input to make a call. At this time, if the receiving-side facsimile apparatus is used for another transmission / reception and the line cannot be connected, the G
A call must be made by inputting the abbreviated number corresponding to the 3FAX number. Therefore, it is necessary to input the abbreviated number corresponding to the G3 FAX number again.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in the prior art, and a first object of the present invention is to provide a communication terminal device capable of effectively utilizing abbreviated numbers. Is to provide. A second object of the present invention is to provide a communication terminal device capable of effectively using a connected line.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a facsimile number corresponding to each communication means of a transmission destination is stored in association with one abbreviated number. A storage unit and at least a digital communication unit that performs digital communication.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the communication terminal device according to the first aspect, a facsimile number corresponding to each communication means of a transmission destination is stored in the storage means. If one of the communication means can be used, one of the communication means
When a call is made to a number and one communication means cannot be used, and when the other communication means can be used, a control means for calling the other FAX number from the other communication means is provided.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the communication terminal device according to the first aspect, wherein one facsimile number corresponding to the communication means of the transmission destination is stored in the storage means. If one of the communication means of the device can be used, one of the communication means
If a call is made to an AX number and the other FAX number corresponding to the abbreviated number is not stored in the storage means,
After a lapse of a predetermined time, one fax is sent again from one communication means.
Control means for calling the number is provided.

In the embodiments of the invention described below, “digital communication means” described in claims or means for solving the problems corresponds to a super G3 + G4 function unit (optional unit) 3, and "Communication means"
Corresponds to “G3 / super G3 machine 2 and option unit 3”, “storage means” corresponds to RAM 13, and “control means” also corresponds to MPU 11, ROM 12, RAM 1
3, MPU 31, ROM 32 and RAM 33.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a facsimile apparatus 1 as a communication terminal apparatus includes a G3 / super G3 machine 2 and a super G3 + G4 function unit (hereinafter, optional unit) 3.

The G3 / super G3 machine 2 includes an MPU 11,
ROM 12, RAM 13, reading unit 14, recording unit 15, operation unit 16, display unit 17, image memory 18, codec 1
9, a G3 / super G3 modem 20 and an NCU 21, and each of the units 11 to 21 is connected via a bus 22.

The MPU 11 controls each part constituting the G3 / super G3 machine 2 and also has a DPRAM
G3 / Super G3 machine 2 and optional part 3 via 38
It also controls the data transfer between the two. ROM12 is G3
/ Stores a program for controlling the super G3 machine 2. The RAM 13 temporarily stores various information related to transmission and reception between the G3 / super G3 machine 2 and the option unit 3. The RAM 13 stores the abbreviated number, name,
G3 FAX number (G3 / FAX number of destination to be called from PSTN line connected to Super G3 machine 2) and G
An abbreviated number table T1 including 4 FAX numbers (a destination FAX number to be called from an ISDN line connected to the option unit 3) is stored. Further, the RAM 13 stores a predetermined message to be displayed on the display unit 17 for the user.

The reading unit 14 reads image data on a document and outputs black and white binary image data. The recording unit 15 is composed of an electrophotographic printer, and records received image data on recording paper.

The operation unit 16 includes a numeric keypad (including * and # keys) 16a for inputting a telephone number, an abbreviated key 16b for inputting an abbreviated number, an operation for starting an original reading operation, and an abbreviated number table T1. When setting each item in, a start key 16c for indicating the end of the input,
Communication mode key 16d for selecting any one of the communication modes "G3", "super G3", and "G4", RAM
13 is provided with various operation keys such as an abbreviated number setting key 16e for starting an operation of setting an abbreviated number stored in the storage device 13. A display unit 17 such as an LCD displays various information such as an operation state of the facsimile machine 1.

The image memory 18 temporarily stores received image data and image data read by the reading unit 14. The codec 19 encodes the image data read by the reading unit 14 for transmission using the MH, MR, MMR method, or the like. The codec 19 decodes the received image data.

The G3 / super G3 modem 20 is a
30 based on the facsimile control procedure according to V.30. 1
7, V. 27ter, V.A. Modulation and demodulation of transmission / reception data according to 29 or the like are performed. In addition, the modem 20 for G3 / super G3 is 8 and a session start procedure according to V.8. The modulation and demodulation of the transmission / reception data according to S.
The NCU 21 has a function of closing and opening the PSTN line L1, detecting the transmission and reception of a dial signal corresponding to the FAX number of the transmission destination, and the like.

The option unit 3 includes an MPU 31, a ROM 3
2, a RAM 33, a G3 / super G3 modem 34, a voice codec 35, a LAPB 36, an S interface 37, and a DPRAM 38, and respective units 31 to 38 are connected via a bus 39, respectively.

The MPU 31 controls each unit constituting the option unit 3. The ROM 32 stores a program for controlling the option unit 3. The RAM 33 temporarily stores various information related to transmission and reception of the option unit 3.

The G3 / super G3 modem 34 has the same function as the G3 / super G3 modem 20. The audio codec 35 regards the transmission / reception data modulated and demodulated by the G3 / super G3 modem 34 as audio data, and considers the G./Super G3 modem 34 according to the ITU-T recommendation. 712 or the like, that is, a coding rule (μ-la
A / D conversion and D / A conversion according to (w: μ method).

The S interface 37 has a D (not shown)
The transmission image data from the audio codec 35 is synchronized with an SU (Digital Service Unit: data line terminating device), and the image data received via the DSU from the ISDN line L2 is transmitted to the audio codec 35.

LAPB (Link Access Procedure Balanc)
ed: balanced link access procedure) It is for a balanced transmission procedure for a 25-packet switched network, and is used for a data link layer (Data L) in OSI (Open Systems Interconnection).
ink Layer: In layer 2), In addition to the 25-packet exchange, it has functions such as B-channel packet exchange of the ISDN line L2.

LAPD (Link Access Procedure on the
D-channel: call control / information transfer procedure) 37a is an ISD
This is for a call control / information transfer procedure on the D channel of the N line L2, and differs from the LAPB 36 in that the LAPB 36 is used in consideration of the physical layer of the ISDN line L2.
In addition to the point-to-point type, the addition of a broadcast (multipoint type: one-to-many) data link,
Since the D channel of the ISDN line L2 is used for both the circuit-switched call control signal and the packet-switched transmission, the multiplex LAP
(A plurality of data links are simultaneously established on one physical interface).

The DPRAM 38 is connected to the bus 22 and the bus 39 for connecting the G3 / super G3 machine 2 and the option unit 3. Therefore, MPU11 and MP
The data transfer with the U31 is performed by the DPRAM 38.
Done through.

The option unit 3 is configured so that the B1 channel and the B2 channel can be used simultaneously as multiplexed lines. Also, even in the “G3” or “super G3” mode, G3 / super G
The communication with the facsimile machine of the transmission destination can be performed via the ISDN line L2 by the 3 modem 34, the voice codec 35, the LAPB 36, and the S interface 37.

In the facsimile apparatus 1 configured as described above, the abbreviated number table T1 including the abbreviated number, name, G3 FAX number and G4 FAX number shown in FIG.
The operation at the time of registration in M13 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. In this operation, except for the input by the user, the operation is executed under the control of the MPU 11 based on the program stored in the ROM 12.

In S1, it is waited that the user presses the abbreviated number setting key 16e. In S2, the display unit 1 displays a message prompting the user to enter an abbreviated number based on the pressing of the abbreviated number setting key 16e (for example, press the start key after inputting the abbreviated number).
7 is displayed.

In S3, based on the message prompting for the input of the abbreviated number, the user inputs the abbreviated number from the numeric keypad 16a and then presses the start key 16c. In S4, based on the pressing of the start key 16c, the abbreviated number input in S3 is stored in the "abbreviated number" column of the abbreviated number table T1.

In step S5, a message prompting the user to input a name based on the depression of the start key 16c (for example,
After inputting the name in character code, press the start key. If you do not enter the name, press the "#" key. ) Is displayed on the display unit 17.

In S6, it is determined whether the "#" key has been input. That is, in the present embodiment,
In order to cope with the case where the name is not input, it is determined whether or not the "#" key has been input. If the "#" key has been input because the name is not input, the process proceeds to S9. On the other hand, if the "#" key has not been input to input the name, the process proceeds to S7.

In S7, after the user inputs a character code indicating a name from the numeric keypad 16a, the start key 16c is pressed. In S8, the S
7, the name input in S7 based on the pressing of the start key 16c is stored in the "Name" column of the abbreviated number table T1.

In step S9, based on the pressing of the start key 16c in step S7, a message prompting the input of a G3 FAX number (for example, after inputting the G3 FAX number, press the start key. G3FA).
If you do not enter the X number, press the "#" key. ) Is displayed on the display unit 17.

In S10 shown in FIG. 4, it is determined whether the "#" key has been input. That is, in the present embodiment, in order to cope with a case where the G3 FAX number is not set, it is determined whether or not the “#” key is input. Since the G3 FAX number is not set, the process proceeds to S13 when the "#" key is input. On the other hand, if the “#” key is not input to set the G3 FAX number, S
Move to 11.

In S11, the user sets the G3F
After the AX number is input from the numeric keypad 16a, the start key 16c is pressed. In S12, the above S1
The G3 FAX number input in S11 based on the pressing of the start key 16c in step 1 is stored in the "G3 FAX number" column of the abbreviated number table T1.

In S13, based on the pressing of the start key 16c in S11, a message prompting the input of a G4 FAX number (for example, after inputting the G4 FAX number, press the start key. G3
If you do not enter a fax number, press the "#" key. If the number is the same as the G3 FAX number, "*"
Press the key. ) Is displayed on the display unit 17.

At S14, the user sets "#"
It is determined whether a key has been entered. That is, in the present embodiment, in order to cope with a case where the G4 FAX number is not set, it is determined whether or not the “#” key is input. If the "#" key has been input to set no G4 FAX number, the flow shifts to S19. On the other hand, G4FAX
If the "#" key has not been input to set the number, the process proceeds to S15.

In S15, the user sets "*"
It is determined whether a key has been entered. That is, in the present embodiment, in the facsimile machine of the transmission destination,
In order to cope with the case where the G4 FAX number and the G3 FAX number are the same, it is determined whether or not the “*” key has been input. Since the G4 FAX number and the G3 FAX number are the same, if the "*" key is input, the flow shifts to S17. On the other hand, since the G4 FAX number is different from the G3 FAX number, if the “*” key is not input, the process proceeds to S16.

In S16, the user sets the G4F
After the AX number is input from the numeric keypad 16a, the start key 16c is pressed. In S17, S1
Since the “*” key was input at 5, “G3FAX
The G3 FAX number stored in the column of “Number” is “G4 FAX
A copy is made in the "number" field.

In step S18, the G4 FAX number input in step S16 or the G3 FAX number copied in step S17 is determined based on the pressing of the start key 16c in step S16 or the pressing of the "*" key in step S15. "G4F" in the abbreviated number table T1
AX number ".

In S19, a message indicating whether or not there are more abbreviated numbers stored in the abbreviated number table T1 based on the pressing of the start key 16c in S16 or the pressing of the "*" key in S15 (see FIG. 4). For example, do you want to continue to register your abbreviated number: YES…
"1", NO ... "0") are displayed on the display unit 17.

In S20, it is determined whether or not the "0" key of ten key 16a has been pressed. If the "0" key has been pressed, it is subsequently determined that there is no abbreviated number to be registered, and this processing ends. On the other hand, if the “0” key has not been pressed, the process proceeds to S21.

In S21, it is determined whether or not the "1" key of the ten keys 16a has been pressed. If the "1" key is pressed, it is determined that there is a short number to be registered, and the process returns to S2 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the "1" key is not pressed, it is determined that a key other than "0" and "1" has been input, and the process returns to S20.

Next, the operation of the facsimile apparatus 1 for displaying a facsimile number on the display unit 17 based on the input of the abbreviated number and making a call will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS. . In this flowchart, operations other than the user are performed based on the programs stored in the ROM 12 and the ROM 32.
It is executed under the control of U11 and MPU31.

In step S31, the document is placed on the reading unit 14 by the user. In S32, when a document is placed on the reading unit 14, a message prompting the user to input a FAX number (for example, inputting a FAX number based on a signal from a document presence / absence sensor (not shown) for detecting the presence or absence of the document). When setting the communication mode to "G4", set it with the communication mode key.)
7 is displayed.

In S33, the communication mode setting key 16d is operated by the user, and the communication mode is set to "G4
(ISDN line L2) "is determined. When the communication mode has been set from “G3” to “G4”, the process proceeds to S41 shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the communication mode is not set to “G4”, in other words, when the communication mode remains “G3”, the process proceeds to S34.

In S34, the user presses the abbreviated key 16 based on the message prompting the user to input the FAX number.
After pressing b, the abbreviated number of the transmission destination
Is entered from

In S35, it is determined whether the G3 FAX number corresponding to the abbreviated number input in S34 exists in the abbreviated number table T1. If the G3 FAX number corresponding to the input abbreviated number exists in the abbreviated number table T1, the process proceeds to S36. On the other hand, if the G3 FAX number corresponding to the input abbreviated number does not exist in the abbreviated number table T1, the process proceeds to S37.

In S36, G3 is entered based on the abbreviated number entered in S34 and the abbreviated number table T1.
The FAX number is set in the NCU 21, and the name and the G3 FAX number are displayed on the display unit 17.

In S37, since the G3 FAX number does not exist in the abbreviated number table T1 in the determination in S35, the communication mode is set from "G3" to "G4".

In S38, the communication mode is "G3"
(For example, the communication mode has been set to “G4”) on the display unit 17.
Will be displayed.

In S39, G4 is entered based on the abbreviated number input in S34 and the abbreviated number table T1.
The FAX number is set in the LAPD 37a, and the name and the G4 FAX number are displayed on the display unit 17.

On the other hand, when the communication mode is set from "G3" to "G4" by the user in S33, the flow shifts to S41 shown in FIG. S41 shown in FIG.
In the above, based on the message prompting the user to input the FAX number in S32, the user
After pressing b, the abbreviated number of the transmission destination
Is entered from

In S42, it is determined whether or not the G4 FAX number corresponding to the abbreviated number input in S41 exists in the abbreviated number table T1. If the G4 FAX number corresponding to the input abbreviated number exists in the abbreviated number table T1, the process proceeds to S43. On the other hand, if the G4 FAX number corresponding to the input abbreviated number does not exist in the abbreviated number table T1, the process proceeds to S44.

In S43, G4 is entered based on the abbreviated number input in S41 and the abbreviated number table T1.
The FAX number is set in the LAPD 37a, and the name and the G4 FAX number are displayed on the display unit 17.

In S44, since the G4 FAX number does not exist in the abbreviated number table T1 in the judgment in S42, the communication mode is set from "G4" to "G3".

In S45, the communication mode is "G4"
(For example, the communication mode has been set to “G3”) on the display unit 17.
Will be displayed.

In S46, G3 is entered based on the abbreviated number input in S41 and the abbreviated number table T1.
The FAX number is set in the NCU 21, and the name and the G3 FAX number are displayed on the display unit 17.

When the processing in either S36 shown in FIG. 5 or S46 shown in FIG.
It moves to 51. On the other hand, if the processing of either S39 shown in FIG. 5 or S43 shown in FIG. 6 has been performed, the flow shifts to S71 shown in FIG.

In S51 shown in FIG. 7, the user waits for the start key 16c to be pressed. S
At 52, the document placed on the reading unit 14 is read. In S53, the reading of the document placed on the reading unit 14 is started, the read image data is encoded by the codec 19, and the image memory 18 is read.
Is stored once.

In S54, it is determined whether or not the G3 / super G3 machine 2 is currently being used for another transmission / reception. If the G3 / super G3 machine 2 is currently in use, the process proceeds to S58. On the other hand, if the G3 / super G3 machine 2 is not currently in use, that is, if it is not in use,
The process moves to S55.

In S55, a call is made from the PSTN line L1 to the G3 FAX number set in the NCU 21 in S36 shown in FIG. 5 or S46 shown in FIG. In S56, a facsimile transmission control procedure is executed via the PSTN line L1. In S57, the image data stored in the image memory 18 is read and transmitted via the PSTN line L1.

In S58, since the G3 / super G3 machine 2 is currently in use for another transmission / reception, the G4 FAX number corresponding to the abbreviated number input in S34 shown in FIG. 5 or S41 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it exists in the abbreviated number table T1. If the G4 FAX number exists in the abbreviated number table T1, the process proceeds to S59. on the other hand,
If the G4FAX number does not exist in the abbreviated number table T1,
The process moves to S61 shown in FIG.

In S59, it is determined whether or not option unit 3 is currently being used for another transmission / reception.
If the option unit 3 is currently in use, the process proceeds to S61 shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the option unit 3 is not currently in use, that is, when the option unit 3 is not in use, S7 shown in FIG.
Move to 5.

In S61 shown in FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not the number of calls has reached a preset number. If the number of calls has reached the set number, the process proceeds to S62.
On the other hand, if the number of calls has not reached the set number, S6
Move to 4.

In S62, since the number of calls has reached the preset number of times, the first page of the image data stored in the image memory 18 is recorded on the recording paper by the recording unit 15. That is, the first page of the image data often describes the FAX recipient and sender as a FAX transmission guide. For this reason, when the number of calls reaches the preset number, the first page of the image data is recorded on the recording paper by the recording unit 15.

In S63, since the first page of the image data has been recorded on the recording paper, the image data stored in the image memory 18 is deleted. In S64, it is waited for a predetermined time to elapse. Then, after the elapse of the predetermined time, the process returns to S54 shown in FIG.

In S71 shown in FIG. 9, the user waits for the start key 16c to be pressed. S
At 72, the original placed on the reading unit 14 is read. In S73, the reading of the document placed on the reading unit 14 is started, the read image data is encoded by the codec 19, and the image memory 18 is read.
Is stored once. In S74, the option unit 3
Is currently in use for another transmission / reception. If the option unit 3 is currently in use, S7
Move to 8. On the other hand, if the option unit 3 is not currently in use, that is, if it is not in use, the process proceeds to S75.

In S75, a call is made from the ISDN line L2 to the G4 FAX number set in the LAPD 37a in S39 shown in FIG. 5 or S43 shown in FIG. In S76, the G4 procedure is executed via the ISDN line L2. In S77, the image data stored in the image memory 18 is read, and the ISDN
It is transmitted via the line L2.

In S78, since the option unit 3 is currently in use for another transmission / reception, S3 shown in FIG.
It is determined whether or not the G3 FAX number corresponding to the abbreviated number input in S4 shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 6 exists in the abbreviated number table T1. G3FAX number is abbreviated number table T1
If it exists, the process proceeds to S79. Meanwhile, G3FA
If the X number does not exist in the abbreviated number table T1, the process proceeds to S81 shown in FIG.

In S79, it is determined whether or not the G3 / super G3 machine 2 is currently in use for another transmission / reception. If the G3 / super G3 machine 2 is currently in use, the process moves to S81 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the G3 / super G3 machine 2 is not currently in use, that is, if it is not in use, the process proceeds to S55 shown in FIG.

In S81 to S84 shown in FIG.
The same processing as S61 to S64 shown in FIG. 8 is executed.
Then, after the elapse of the predetermined time, the process returns to S74 shown in FIG.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the following operations and effects can be obtained.

As shown in FIG. 2, a name, a G3 FAX number and a G4 FAX number are set for one abbreviated number in the abbreviated number table T1. For this reason, G3FA
The X number and the G4 FAX number are shared by one abbreviated number. Therefore, it is not necessary to set abbreviated numbers for each G3 FAX number and G4 FAX number. Therefore, limited abbreviated numbers can be used effectively.

The abbreviation number table T1 shown in FIG.
When there is no corresponding G3 FAX number or G4 FAX number, as shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 3 and 4, the user can enter the "#" key to shift to the next input operation. . In addition, G
If the 3FAX number and the G4FAX number are the same, the G3FAX number is changed to G4F by inputting the "*" key.
Copied in the AX number column. Therefore, the short number table T1
Is easy to create.

Further, as shown in S20 and S21 in FIG. 4, when there is a short number to be registered next, the ten key 1
Until the "1" key 6a is pressed, the process does not proceed to the registration of the next abbreviated number. Also, numeric keypad 16
Until the “0” key of a is pressed, the process of registering the abbreviated number is repeatedly executed. Therefore, the numeric keypad 16a
Even if there is an erroneous operation (depression other than the "1" and "0" keys), the processing of the abbreviated number can be reliably performed.

When a call is made from the G3 / super G3 machine 2 to the G3 fax number, the G3 / super G3
If the 3 machine 2 is currently in use for another transmission / reception, in other words, if the G3 / super G3 machine 2 cannot make a call via the PSTN line L1, the abbreviated number and the abbreviated number table T1 previously input are used. , It is determined whether or not a G4 FAX number exists. If the G4 FAX number exists, it is determined whether or not the option unit 3 is currently in use for another transmission / reception, in other words, the option unit 3 can make a call via the ISDN line L2. Is determined. When not in use, that is, when not in use, in other words, when the ISDN line L
If a call can be made through the option unit 2,
A call is made to the 4FAX number. Meanwhile, G4FA
If the X number does not exist, it is waited for a predetermined time to elapse until the number of calls reaches the preset number of times, and in other words, whether or not the G3 / super G3 machine 2 is in use again, in other words. For example, it is determined whether or not a call can be made from the G3 / super G3 machine 2 via the PSTN line L1. For this reason, even if the G4 FAX number corresponding to the previously input abbreviated number does not exist in the abbreviated number table T1, the G3 / super G3 machine 2 transmits the G3 FAX until the number of calls reaches the preset number of times. A call is made to the number. Therefore, the G3FAX number or G4FAX
You do not need to enter the abbreviated number that corresponds to the number. Therefore, the PSTN line L1
Alternatively, the possibility that a call can be made from the ISDN line L2 can be improved. Therefore, the line connected to the facsimile machine 1 can be used effectively. G3F
The same applies not only to the case where a call is made from the G3 / super G3 machine 2 for the AX number, but also to the case where a call is made from the option unit 3 for the G4 FAX number.

In addition, since the possibility of making a call can be improved by inputting a single abbreviated number,
The possibility that image data (transmission original) can be transmitted quickly to the transmission destination is improved. As a result, the user transmits the communication management report or the like without recording it on the spot (for example, in a configuration in which the remaining storage capacity of the image memory 18 is displayed on the display unit 17, (Such as by returning the amount to its original state).

When the number of calls reaches the preset number, the first page of the image data is recorded on the recording paper by the recording unit 15. Then, the image data is deleted from the image memory 18. For this reason, it is possible to know that the transmission image data has not been transmitted, and it is possible to quickly secure a free area in the image memory 18. Therefore, the image memory 18 can be used effectively.

The present embodiment can be embodied with the following modifications. In the above-described embodiment, the case of the facsimile machine 1 including the G3 / super G3 machine 2 and the option unit 3 has been described. However, the facsimile machine includes any combination of the G3 machine, the super G3 machine, and the G4 machine. You may apply to an apparatus. In this case, G3 machine, Super G3
Machine or a combination of G4 machines.

The present invention may be applied only to a G4 machine connected to an ISDN line (however, a facsimile apparatus also having a G3 / super G3 function, that is, the option unit 3 in the above embodiment). That is, the B channel in the ISDN line is composed of the B1 channel and the B2 channel, and is independent of each other. Therefore, when a call is made from the B1 channel, if the same channel is in use, a call is made from the B2 channel. On the other hand, when a call is made from the B2 channel, a call is made from the B1 channel. You may.

In the above embodiment, the facsimile apparatus 1 having two lines has been described. However, the present invention may be applied to a G3 + G4 machine, a G3 + super G3 machine, or a super G3 + G4 machine constituted by two lines. Further, a facsimile machine having three or more lines composed of an arbitrary combination of two of the G3 machine, the super G3 machine and the G4 machine may be used.

S34 shown in FIG. 5 and S41 shown in FIG.
, A plurality of abbreviated numbers can be input, and after the transmission to one FAX number is completed, it is determined whether there is a next FAX number to be transmitted. If there is a fax number to be transmitted next,
A call is made to the X number and image data is transmitted. On the other hand, if there is no FAX number to be transmitted next, this processing is terminated. With this configuration,
If the document is read only once, the image data can be transmitted to the sequentially input recipient.

Further, technical ideas other than the claims grasped from the above embodiment will be described below together with their effects. In the embodiment of the present invention, the "analog line" described in the following technical concept corresponds to the PSTN line L1, the "digital line" corresponds to the ISDN line L2, and the "half-duplex communication system". Is ITU-T
Recommendation V. 17, V.I. 27ter, V.I. 29 mag,
Similarly, “full-duplex communication system” is described in ITU-T Recommendation V. 8 and V.I. 34, and “analog communication means” is also G3
/ Super G3 machine 2, the “digital communication means” also corresponds to the option unit 3, the “storage means” corresponds to the RAM 13, and the “control means” also corresponds to the MPU 1.
1, ROM 12, RAM 13, MPU 31, ROM 32
Similarly, the “input means” corresponds to the operation unit 16.

[1] Analog communication means connected to an analog line and communicating according to a half-duplex communication method, digital communication means connected to a digital line and communicating according to a full-duplex communication method, and an analog transmission destination A communication terminal device comprising: storage means for storing a facsimile number corresponding to a communication means and a digital communication means in one abbreviated number.

With this configuration, the abbreviated number can be effectively used. [2] In a communication terminal device provided with analog communication means and digital communication means, the input means for inputting a FAX number and the FAX numbers corresponding to the analog communication means and digital communication means at the transmission destination are shortened by one. A communication terminal device for storing a facsimile number stored in a storage device as another facsimile number when a predetermined key is pressed from an input device.

With this configuration, it is easy to store the FAX number in the storage means.

[0086]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects. According to the first aspect of the present invention, the FAX number corresponding to each communication means of the transmission destination is stored corresponding to one abbreviated number. Therefore, the abbreviated number can be used effectively.

According to the second or third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to improve the possibility of making a call by inputting a single abbreviated number. . Therefore, the line connected to the communication terminal device can be effectively used.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an abbreviated number table.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation when creating a shortened number table.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation when creating an abbreviated number table.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation when a facsimile number is input from abbreviated number to make a call.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation when a facsimile number is input from an abbreviated number to make a call.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation when a facsimile number is input from abbreviated number to make a call.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation when a facsimile number is input from abbreviated numbers to make a call.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an operation when a call is made by inputting a FAX number from an abbreviated number.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation when a facsimile number is input from an abbreviated number to make a call.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing an abbreviated number table in the related art.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Facsimile machine as a communication terminal device, 2 ... G3 / super G3 machine as analog communication means constituting communication means, 3 ... Super G3 + G4 function section (option section) as digital communication means constituting communication means, 1
1 ... MPU constituting control means, 12 ... ROM constituting control means, 13 ... R constituting storage means and control means
AM, 31: MPU constituting control means, 32: ROM constituting control means, 33: RA constituting control means
M.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A communication terminal device comprising: storage means for storing a facsimile number corresponding to each communication means of a transmission destination in correspondence with one abbreviated number; and digital communication means for performing at least digital communication. 2. The communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the storage means stores an FA corresponding to each communication means of a transmission destination.
When the X number is stored and one of the communication means of the own device can be used, a call is made from one of the communication means to one of the FAX numbers, and one of the communication means is used. If it is not available and the other communication means can be used, the other
A communication terminal device comprising control means for making a call to an X number. 3. The communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein one of the facsimile numbers corresponding to the communication device of the transmission destination is stored in the storage device, and If one of the communication means can be used, a call is made from one of the communication means to one of the facsimile numbers. If the other facsimile number corresponding to the abbreviated number is not stored in the storage means, a predetermined number is set. A communication terminal device having control means for calling again from one communication means to one FAX number after a lapse of time.