JPH1117912A - Communication terminal equipment with bulletin board function - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To save time and labor for storing image data in a memory box without decreasing data accuracy by reading the image data, which are once printed out on a recording paper, through a reading part again by directly storing the polling received image data in the memory box. SOLUTION: At the time of receiving a polling, a code of a caller side is inputted from a key operating part 8 in a polling mode and after the party is set, a received image data processing method S is set and recorded in a RAM 5 as memory box managing information. Then, the set image data processing method S is read out at a FAX equipment F of the caller side, and the designated processing method is specified there. When printing out image data without storing them in the memory box, a recording part 10 is turned into a standby mode and when the image data are sent later, the received image data are printed out or stored in the image memory 4 by the prescribed processing method so that communication can be completed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a communication terminal device with a bulletin board function using a memory box.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some facsimile apparatuses, which are one type of communication terminal apparatuses, have a bulletin board function.
The bulletin board function is to store the received image data in the memory box with the designated box number, or to take out the image data from the memory box with the designated box number and transmit it. The bulletin board function using the memory box is used not only in a facsimile apparatus that handles image data but also in a personal computer with a communication function that exchanges digital data.

Recently, a standard for realizing the bulletin board function has been recommended (recommendation T.30), and a communication procedure according to this standard will be described with reference to FIG. here,
In order to access a memory box called a bulletin board box, a function called F-CODE (F code) is used. FIG. 5A stores data transmitted by a calling side in a memory box of a called side. In the case, FIG.
Is a case where the calling side receives data stored in the memory box of the called side (polling reception).

When data is transmitted from the calling side shown in FIG. 5 (a), when the called side detects CNG (calling tone) (1), it sends out a CED (called station identification signal) (2). , Followed by NSF (non-standard function signal), CSI
(Calling terminal identification signal), DIS (digital identification signal)
Is transmitted (3). Then, for these signals, P
WD (password (transmission) signal), SUB (sub address signal), TSI (transmission terminal identification signal), and DCS (digital command signal) are transmitted (4).

[0005] The transmission and reception of the signals in (3) and (4) perform the F-code function. When the calling side detects the setting of the sub-address capability and the password capability from within the DIS, the calling side transmits a password ( PWD) and a sub-address (SUB) to specify the called memory box. Here, the sub-address is data that is set in advance for each memory box on a one-to-one basis and is used to access (store, reference, and retrieve data) each memory box. This is data that is set in advance for each memory box and is used to restrict access to the memory box.

[0006] That is, a memory box is designated by a sub-address. If the password transmitted at the same time does not match a preset password, access to the designated memory box is prohibited. Since a plurality of passwords can be set for one memory box, in such a setting, if any password is transmitted, access to the memory box is permitted. Further, since it is possible not to set a password, in such a setting, access to the memory box is permitted regardless of transmission without a password or transmission of any password.

Subsequently, upon receiving the TCF (training check signal) (5), the called side returns a CFR (reception preparation confirmation signal) (6) and receives the image data (PIX) (7). . The received data is stored in a memory box designated by the sub-address and accessed by the password. Here, after receiving the image data of the first page, an MPS (multi-page signal) is received (8), an MCF (message confirmation signal) is returned (9), and the image data of the next page (second page) is transmitted. The case of receiving is shown (10).

Then, upon receiving EOP (procedure end signal) (11) and confirming that all image data has been received, MCF is returned (12) and DCN (disconnect command signal) is received (13). , End the communication. Thereafter, the called party can take out the image data from the memory box and print out this image on recording paper. On the other hand, in the case of polling reception of the calling side in FIG. 4B, when the called side detects CNG (21), it sends out CED (22), and then sends out NSF, CSI, and DIS (see FIG. 4B). 23). Then, in response to these signals, PWD (password (polling) signal), SEP (selection polling signal), CIG (calling terminal identification signal), and DTC (digital transmission command signal) are transmitted (24).

The transmission and reception of the signals in (23) and (24) perform the F-code function. When the calling side detects the setting of the sub-address capability and the password capability from within the DIS, the calling side also performs the same in the DTC. A setting is made for both capacities, a password (PWD) for polling reception and a selection polling signal (SEP) are sent out, and a memory box is designated for access. This selection polling signal (SEP) is used to transmit the subaddress (SU
It plays the same role as B).

Subsequently, the called side performs DCS (25), TC
F (26) is transmitted, and upon receiving CFR (27), image data (PIX) is transmitted (28). This image data is specified by the selection polling signal and extracted from the memory box to which access is permitted by the password. Here, after transmitting the image data of the first page, the MPS is transmitted (29), the reply of the MCF is received (30), and the image data of the next page (second page) is transmitted (31). When transmission of all image data is completed, EOP is transmitted (32), MCF is received (33), DCN is transmitted (34), and communication is terminated.

As described above, by performing a predetermined pre-communication process in accordance with a predetermined recommendation, automatic transmission / reception using the memory box becomes possible, and even if the operator is not always waiting at the called side for transmission / reception. Well, convenient. As described above, the bulletin board function includes a polling reception function capable of receiving image data from a designated memory box on the called side in response to a request from the calling side.

[0012]

However, in the above-described facsimile apparatus, which is a communication terminal apparatus with a bulletin board function, the calling side that has received the image data by the polling reception function simply prints out the image data. Therefore, the received image data is not directly registered in the memory box on the calling side. The reason why the facsimile apparatus basically performs the print output is that the print output on the recording paper makes it possible to reliably recognize the reception. Therefore, the received image data is basically printed out once, and in order to register the received image data in the memory box, the received image data output on the recording paper must be read by the reading unit of the apparatus. I had to.

[0013] However, this requires extra time and effort to make the reading unit read the recording paper again.
There is also a problem that the accuracy of the image data is reduced every time it is read. Further, since the data is printed out once on the recording paper, a so-called confidential function cannot be used.

Further, in this case, it is impossible to say that the memory box is utilized while having the memory box. The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a communication terminal device with a bulletin board function that can directly store polled image data in a memory box without printing out. Aim.

[0015]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication terminal device with a bulletin board function, which can directly store received image data in a memory box upon polling reception. I have to. Here, the bulletin board function includes all functions that enable transmission and reception of data using the memory box. For example, a confidential function that allows only a person who has input a password to retrieve data, other communication functions It includes a relay function for temporarily storing data for relay transmission to the terminal device.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, when storing image data to be polled and received in a memory box, the received image data is displayed or printed out. You can set whether to do. According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the communication terminal device with a bulletin board function according to any one of the first and second aspects, at the time of the polling reception setting operation, the received image data is stored in any memory box in correspondence with the destination of the polling reception. , Or only print output without accumulation.

The image data stored in the memory box refers to the information itself transmitted and received by communication, regardless of the content, and is not limited to bitmap data of an image in a facsimile apparatus. And the like.

[0018]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a communication terminal device with a bulletin board function according to the present invention. Here, the configuration of the facsimile apparatus F is shown as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and data specifying a memory box via another communication line L with another communication terminal apparatus. Any communication terminal device capable of transmitting and receiving data, such as a personal computer (personal computer) having a data communication function, may be used.

In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a CPU or the like,
A main control unit for performing communication control and the like of the present invention, and 2 is a communication line L
NCU that performs network control such as sending dial signals to
Reference numeral denotes a modem for modulating and demodulating a signal in order to perform facsimile communication of image data. Reference numeral 4 denotes an image memory for storing image data of facsimile communication, and includes a plurality of memory boxes M. 5 is a RAM for recording variable management information such as memory box management information, 6 is a ROM in which a processing program and the like are stored in advance, 7 is a display unit composed of a liquid crystal screen and LEDs, and 8 is various operation keys and switches. A key operation unit configured, 9 is a reading unit that reads a set original, 10 is a recording unit that prints out image data and the like on recording paper, and 11 is an external recording medium reading unit that reads a recording medium FD such as a floppy disk. Department. The main control unit 1 includes a processing circuit for facsimile communication control, encoding / decoding of image data, and the like.

The facsimile apparatus F encodes image data read by the reading unit 9 and transmits the encoded image data through the communication line L, while decoding the image data received through the communication line L and prints out the image data from the recording unit 10. , But
When, for example, a reception request is received from another communication terminal device (such as a facsimile machine or a personal computer) via the communication line L, for example, the designated memory box M # 1 is received. While storing the received image data, for example,
When there is a transmission request designating No. 2, a bulletin board function of transmitting the image data of # 2 in the designated memory box M is realized.

A method of performing polling reception in the communication terminal device with a bulletin board function of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure of polling reception setting, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a procedure of image data reception by polling reception. This method corresponds to claims 1 and 3. First, a polling reception setting is made (FIG. 2). This may be set when polling transmission is performed, or may be set before polling transmission. In the polling setting mode, input a call destination code from the key operation unit 8,
Specify the destination. Then, the received image data processing method S
Is specified (steps 100 to 101).

This is to set how to process the image data according to the contents of the image data to be polled and received from the other party. In this example, the image data is not stored in the memory box, but is printed. Setting (S =
1), a setting for storing in a bulletin board box (S = 2), a setting for storing in a confidential box (S = 3), and the like are shown, but these are merely examples and can be appropriately set as needed. is there. For example, when the facsimile apparatus F is shared by a plurality of persons for polling reception,
It can be set to accumulate in the personal confidential box according to the destination. Such setting contents are recorded in the RAM 5 as memory box management information, and are appropriately accessed and used.

Next, a procedure for receiving image data by polling according to this setting will be described (FIG. 3). When a call is made and an incoming call is received, after a certain pre-processing (FIG. 5B), the calling side transmits access data such as PWD and SEP. On the basis of the access data, the communication terminal device with the bulletin board function on the called side specifies the memory box, refers to the password, and permits the transmission of image data from the specified memory box if the password matches. .

In the meantime, the calling facsimile machine F reads out the set image data processing method S,
The data processing method S specified there is specified. When printing is performed without storing in the memory box, the recording unit is set to the standby state. In this way, when image data is sent from the called side, according to the processing method S,
The received image data is printed out or stored in the designated memory box, and the communication is terminated (step 2).
00-205).

As described above, even in the case of performing polling reception, the present invention is characterized in that the received image data is directly stored in the memory box as needed, instead of being always printed out as in the related art. It is. This way,
In order to store the image data in the memory box, it is not necessary to read the image data printed on the recording paper again by the reading unit 9, and the accuracy of the image data does not decrease. In addition, setting the processing method is convenient because the image data is stored in an appropriate memory box corresponding to the destination receiving the image data.

Next, another method of performing polling reception in the communication terminal device with the bulletin board function of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the procedure of receiving image data output, which is the technique. This method corresponds to claim 2. In this case, when an incoming call is received, the image data receiving process described with reference to FIG. 3 is performed. In this process, the received image data is printed out according to the setting,
Alternatively, it is stored in the designated memory box. afterwards,
In the received image data output process, it is determined whether or not a printout has already been output in the image data reception process. If a printout has already been output, this process ends.

If there is no printout, the facsimile machine F asks whether to display the contents of the received image data. In response to this, the user operates the key operation unit 8 to set “Y
When "ES" is responded, the content of the received image data is displayed. This is, for example, in a facsimile apparatus as in this example, when the size of the display unit 7 is small, there may be a case where only the access data such as a partial display or a reception destination and a reception date and time is obtained. When the display unit 7 is sufficiently large as in a personal computer communication terminal, the entire image data may be displayed.

Next, the facsimile machine F asks whether to print out the received image data. On the other hand, if key operation section 8 is operated and a response of "YES" is made, the contents of the received image data are printed out, and if a response of "NO" is made, the processing is terminated without printing out (steps 300 to 300). 305). In this way, even if the received image data is stored directly in the memory box without being printed out, after receiving and storing, the contents of the received image data can be confirmed and printed as required by the user. It is convenient because output can be easily obtained.

[0029]

As can be understood from the above description, according to the communication terminal apparatus with the bulletin board function according to the first aspect of the present invention, upon polling reception, the received image data is
Since the data can be directly stored in the memory box, it is not necessary to read the image data once printed out on the recording paper again by the reading unit and store it in the memory box, and the accuracy of the image data is reduced. Not even.

According to the communication terminal device with the bulletin board function of the second aspect, in addition to the effect of the communication terminal device with the bulletin board function of the first aspect, when image data is stored in the memory box, it is received. Since it is possible to set whether the displayed image data is to be displayed or printed out, the content of the received image data can be confirmed and the printed out can be easily obtained as required.

According to the communication terminal device with bulletin board function described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the communication terminal device with bulletin board function described in claim 1 or 2, the polling reception setting operation is performed. It is possible to select and set the memory box in which the received image data is to be stored or only the printout without storing it, according to the destination of the reception. Therefore, the image data is stored in an appropriate memory box or only the printout is output, which is convenient.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a communication terminal device with a bulletin board function according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure of polling reception setting of a communication terminal device with a bulletin board function according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a procedure of receiving image data by polling reception of the communication terminal device with a bulletin board function according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure of receiving image data output of the communication terminal device with the bulletin board function according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a communication procedure of the communication terminal device with the bulletin board function according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

F Communication terminal device with bulletin board function (facsimile device) 1 Main control unit 4 Image memory M Memory box 5 RAM 7 Display unit 8 Key operation unit 9 Reading unit 10 Recording unit

Claims (3)

[Claims] In a communication terminal device with a bulletin board function having a memory box, when polling reception is performed, the received image data is directly transmitted.
A communication terminal device with a bulletin board function that can be stored in a memory box. 2. A communication terminal device with a bulletin board function according to claim 1, wherein when the image data to be polled and received is stored in the memory box, whether the received image data is displayed or printed out can be set. . 3. The memory box according to claim 1, wherein the received image data is stored in which memory box in correspondence with the destination of the polling reception at the time of the setting operation of the polling reception. A communication terminal device with a bulletin board function that allows the user to selectively set whether to print only.