JPH11298638A - Communication equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To use sub address signals both for distribution to a specified terminal and the selection of communication specifications by using a part of the sub address signals for distribution of reception information to plural terminals and using the other sub address signals as signals for setting the communication specifications. SOLUTION: An NCU(network control unit) 2 connects the terminal of the line and performs the connection control of a telephone exchange network or the like so as to use a telephone network for data communication or the like. A telephone line 2a is connected to the side of a telephone set 4 when a signal level from a control circuit 20 is '0' and is connected to a facsimile equipment side when the signal level is '1'. The control circuit 20 entirely controls a facsimile equipment capable of connecting the plural terminals. Especially, it performs the communication control of the sub address signals and also performs control for using the sub address signals equal to or less than a prescribed value for the distribution of the reception information to the plural terminals, registering the sub address signals exceeding the prescribed value in a memory box, setting the communication specifications and using them.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a communication apparatus such as a facsimile apparatus capable of communicating a subaddress signal.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional facsimile apparatus capable of communicating a sub-address signal, a method of using a memory box for registering the specification corresponding to the sub-address signal is generally used. Specifically, for example, the sub address 1234 is registered in the memory box 01, and the specification is registered as confidential reception.
Upon receiving the subaddress signal at the time of reception 1234, confidential reception was executed.

[0003]

However, in the above conventional example, the operator on the transmitter side also needs to know the communication specifications corresponding to the sub-address signal on the receiver side. Especially when a plurality of computer (PC) terminals are connected to the facsimile machine on the receiver side,
Even if the operator on the transmitter side knows the numbers of these PC terminals, there is a major drawback in that communication that directly specifies the PC terminals cannot be performed.

[0004] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a communication apparatus that can use a subaddress signal for both distribution to a specific terminal and selection of communication specifications.

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems The first invention of the present application is:
In a communication device having a connection means for connecting a plurality of terminals and a communication means for communicating a sub-address signal, a part of the sub-address signal is used for distribution of reception information to a plurality of terminals, and other sub-address signals are stored in a memory. It is characterized in that it is registered in a box and used as a signal for setting communication specifications.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, a sub-address signal of a predetermined value or less among the sub-address signals is used for distribution of received information to a plurality of terminals, and the sub-address signal exceeds the predetermined value. A sub address signal is registered in a memory box and used as a signal for setting communication specifications.

In a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, the predetermined value is the number of terminals connectable to the communication device.

According to a fourth invention of the present application, in the second or third invention, a maximum number of digits of the sub-address signal is a predetermined number, and a plurality of sub-addresses equal to or less than the predetermined value are included in one sub-address signal. It can be included. According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect, only one subaddress exceeding the predetermined value is included in one subaddress signal.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect, when a plurality of sub-addresses equal to or less than the predetermined value are included in one sub-address signal, a signal of a specific symbol is used as a signal separating between the sub-addresses. It is characterized by using. The seventh invention of the present application is the sixth invention, wherein
The signal of the specific symbol is #.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control method of a communication apparatus having a connecting means for connecting a plurality of terminals and a communication means for communicating a sub-address signal, wherein a part of the sub-address signal is transmitted to the plurality of terminals. , And other sub-address signals are registered in a memory box and used as signals for setting communication specifications.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer-readable storage medium storing a program for controlling a communication device having a connection means for connecting a plurality of terminals and a communication means for communicating a sub-address signal, A program for controlling a part of a sub-address signal to be used for distributing received information to a plurality of terminals, and a control for registering another sub-address signal in a memory box and using it as a signal for setting communication specifications. And

According to the first to third, eighth, and ninth aspects of the present invention, communication in which a plurality of terminals are directly designated by an operator on the transmitter side is also possible, and a subaddress signal and a communication corresponding to a memory box are provided. A method of registering specifications can be used, and a device that is extremely easy to use for a user can be provided.

According to the fourth to seventh aspects of the present invention, a plurality of terminals can be easily and appropriately designated by the transmitter-side operator as a plurality of terminals instead of one destination.
This enables the sub-address to be used effectively.

[0014]

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

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

The hybrid circuit 6 separates the transmission system signal and the reception system signal, sends the transmission signal from the addition circuit 12 to the telephone line 2a via the NCU 2, and transmits the signal from the other party via the NCU 2. The signal is received and sent to the modem 8 via the signal line 6a.

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

The ANSam transmitting circuit 10 is a circuit for transmitting an ANSam signal. When a signal of a signal level "1" is output to the signal line 20d, the ANSam transmitting circuit 10 transmits an ANSam signal to the signal line 10a and outputs the ANSam signal to the signal line 20d. When the signal of the signal level “0” is being output, no signal is output to the signal line 10a.

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

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

The operation section 22 has a one-touch dial, abbreviated dial, numeric keys, * / # keys, a set key, a start key, a registration key to the registration circuit 24, a registration key to the registration circuit 26, and other function keys. Then, the pressed key information is output to the signal line 22a.

The registration circuit 24 is a circuit for registering the number of terminals that can be connected to the facsimile machine, specifically, the number of computer (PC) terminals via a signal line 24a.

The registration circuit 26 is a circuit for registering a subaddress and a communication specification corresponding to a memory box, and is registered via a signal line 26a. Specifically, there are 01 to 50 as memory boxes, and correspondingly, a sub address (for example, 1234) and a communication specification (for example, confidential reception) are registered. Communication specifications include confidentiality, relay broadcast, polling transmission, and transfer. Also, as the sub-address, the number of terminals registered in the registration circuit 24 cannot be registered.

The display circuit 28 inputs and outputs information output to the signal line 20g. Also, in FIG.
30 is PC1, 32 is PC2, 34 is PC3, 36 is P
C4 and 38 are PC5 and 40 are PC6, and signal line 20
f and connected to the LAN.

The control circuit 20 controls the entire facsimile apparatus to which a plurality of terminals can be connected in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, in particular, in the present embodiment, the control circuit 20 controls the communication of the sub-address signal and also controls the communication of the sub-address signal. The sub-address signal is used for distributing received information to a plurality of terminals, and a sub-address signal exceeding a predetermined value is registered in a memory box to perform control for setting and using communication specifications.

Here, as the predetermined value, the number of terminals connectable to this facsimile machine can be registered. The maximum number of digits of the sub-address signal is a predetermined digit (for example, four digits), and the predetermined value (30 in the present embodiment), and only 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, and 06 are connected to the terminal. In the following sub-addresses, it is possible to include a plurality of sub-addresses in a single sub-address signal with # as a sub-address partition, and to include only one sub-address exceeding the predetermined value in one sub-address signal. Can be made.

FIGS. 2 to 4 are flowcharts showing the control flow of the control circuit 20 in this embodiment.

In FIG. 2, when the operation is started at S0,
First, in S2, nothing is displayed on the display circuit 28 via the signal line 20g. In S4, the information of the registration circuit 24 is cleared via the signal line 24a, and in S6, the signal line 2 is cleared.
The information of the registration circuit 26 is cleared via 6a.

In S8, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 20a, and the CML is turned off. In S10, a signal of signal level “0” is output to the signal line 20d,
Do not transmit ANSam signal.

In step S12, information on the signal line 22a is input, and it is determined whether registration in the registration circuit 24 is selected. If registration is selected, the process proceeds to step S14, where the registration circuit 24 is connected via the signal line 24a. For example, 3 is registered as the number of PC terminals that can be connected to, and the process proceeds to S16. If registration has not been selected, the process proceeds directly to S16.

In S16, the information of the signal line 22a is input, and it is determined whether or not registration in the registration circuit 26 is selected. If registration is selected, the process proceeds to S18, and if registration is not selected, the process proceeds to S20. move on.

In S18, a sub-address and a communication specification corresponding to the memory box are registered in the registration circuit 26 via the signal line 26a. For example, the memory box 01 has a sub-address 0060 and the communication specification is confidential reception. The memory box 02 has a sub address 010
0, communication specification is transfer to destination A. Also, the memory box 03 registers the subaddress address 0200, and the communication specifications are relay broadcasts to the destinations B, C, and D.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the detailed control of display and input of registration in the registration circuit 26 in S16 and S18.

In S44 to S62, the display means a display on the display circuit 28 via the signal line 20g.
The input indicates an input from the operation unit 22 via the signal line 22a.

In S44, registration in the registration circuit 26 is performed. In S46, it is displayed that the memory box XX is to be input, and then XX is input in S48. In S50, it is displayed that the sub address should be input.

In S52, the sub-address is input, and it is determined whether or not this value exceeds the value registered in the registration circuit 24. If it does, the process proceeds to S56, and if not, the process proceeds to S54.

In S54, this subaddress cannot be input because it is used for terminal designation. The message "Enter again" is displayed.

On the other hand, in S56, the input of the subaddress is formally indicated. In S58, it is displayed that the communication specification should be input. In S60, the communication specification is input. Thereafter, S62 represents a return to the main routine.

Returning to FIG. 3, in S20, it is determined whether or not reception is selected, and if reception is selected, the process proceeds to S24,
If reception has not been selected, the process proceeds to S22, and other processing is performed.

At S24, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 24a to turn on the CML. In S26, a pre-procedure is performed. Here, the other party is notified that there is a SUB signal reception function.

In S28, it is determined whether or not a SUB signal has been received. If a SUB signal has been received, the flow advances to S34 to execute SUB.
If no signal has been received, the process proceeds to S30. In step S30, the image signal is received / recorded. In step S32, the post-procedure is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8.

In S34, the value of the SUB signal is registered in the registration circuit 2
Judge whether it is less than or equal to a predetermined value registered in 4,
If the value is equal to or less than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to S36.
Proceed to 46.

In S36, it is determined whether or not a plurality of terminals are designated by # in the information in the sub-address signal. If a plurality of terminals are designated, the process proceeds to S38. If a plurality of terminals are not designated, the process proceeds to S40. .

Then, in S38, a plurality of PC terminals separated by # are notified of the incoming call. Here, the received information can be printed or displayed on the PC terminal as specified by the PC terminal. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S42.

In S40, the designated PC terminal is notified of the incoming call. Here, the received information can be printed or displayed on the PC terminal according to the designation from the PC terminal. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S42.

In S42, the image signal is received in the memory, and in S44, the post-procedure is performed, and the flow advances to S8.

In S46, a communication process is executed based on the communication specifications registered in the memory box corresponding to the sub-address registered in the registration circuit 26. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S8.

The above-described operation of the control circuit has been described so that the CPU in the control circuit performs the operation based on a program stored in the ROM, the RAM, or the like in the control circuit. The program is stored in an external storage medium such as a floppy disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a CD-ROM, or a memory card, and is loaded into a control circuit by a dedicated reading device, and is executed by a CPU in the control circuit. It may be.

In the above embodiment, the stand-alone type facsimile apparatus has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a copy function, an electronic file function, and a data processing function are combined with a communication function. The present invention can be applied to data communication control in a comprehensive data processing system. Further, the present invention can be similarly applied to a communication device separated from a reading circuit and a recording circuit.

[0050]

As described above, according to the first to third, eighth, and ninth aspects of the present invention, communication in which a plurality of terminals are directly designated by an operator on the transmitter side is also possible, In addition, it becomes possible to use a method of registering a sub-address signal and a communication specification corresponding to a memory box, and it is possible to provide a user-friendly device.

Further, according to the fourth to seventh aspects of the present invention, the designation of a plurality of terminals by the operator on the transmitter side can easily and properly designate a plurality of terminals instead of specifying one destination. This makes it possible to use sub-addresses effectively.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

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

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

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

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

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 ... NCU, 4 ... telephone, 6 ... hybrid circuit, 8 ... modulator / demodulator, 10 ... ANSam transmission circuit, 12 ... addition circuit, 14 ... read circuit, 16 ... recording circuit, 18 ... memory circuit, 20 ... control circuit, 22 ... operation unit, 24, 26 ... registration circuit.

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A communication device having a connection means for connecting a plurality of terminals and a communication means for communicating a sub-address signal, wherein a part of the sub-address signal is used for distributing received information to the plurality of terminals. A communication device characterized in that the sub-address signal is registered in a memory box and used as a signal for setting communication specifications. 2. The sub-address signal according to claim 1, wherein, among the sub-address signals, a sub-address signal having a predetermined value or less is used for distributing received information to a plurality of terminals, and a sub-address signal exceeding the predetermined value is registered in a memory box; A communication device used as a signal for setting communication specifications. 3. The communication device according to claim 2, wherein the predetermined value is the number of terminals connectable to the communication device. 4. The communication according to claim 2, wherein the maximum number of digits of the sub-address signal is a predetermined number, and a plurality of sub-addresses equal to or less than the predetermined value can be included in one sub-address signal. apparatus. 5. The communication device according to claim 4, wherein only one subaddress exceeding the predetermined value is included in one subaddress signal. 6. The communication device according to claim 4, wherein when a plurality of sub-addresses equal to or less than the predetermined value are included in one sub-address signal, a signal of a specific symbol is used as a signal separating between the sub-addresses. 7. The communication device according to claim 6, wherein the signal of the specific symbol is #. 8. A control method for a communication device having a connection means for connecting a plurality of terminals and a communication means for communicating a sub-address signal, wherein a part of the sub-address signal is used for distributing received information to the plurality of terminals. And a sub-address signal registered in a memory box and used as a signal for setting communication specifications. 9. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for controlling a communication device having a connection means for connecting a plurality of terminals and a communication means for communicating a sub-address signal, wherein: A storage medium storing a program used to distribute received information to a terminal, and a control for registering another sub-address signal in a memory box and using the signal as a signal for setting communication specifications.