JPH11355503A - Communication equipment, control method therefor and computer readable memory - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide communication equipment, control method therefor and computer readable memory with which operability for operation in facsimile communication through an internet can be improved. SOLUTION: At least, a destination information register circuit 24 manages information showing the destination of a communicating party and whether communication to this communicating party is facsimile communication through PSTN only or facsimile communication through the internet or communication information showing any one of session base, message base or FAX service provider as a communication method therefor in the case of facsimile communication through the internet. While referring to the managed communication information, a control circuit 20 controls communication to the destination of the communicating party.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a communication device capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet, a control method thereof, and a computer-readable memory.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as facsimile apparatuses capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet, there are three types of facsimile communication via a session-based Internet, facsimile communication via a message-based Internet, and facsimile communication using a FAX service provider. There are various types of communication methods, but the communication method used normally is fixed to one.

[0003]

However, each of the above-mentioned conventional communication methods in facsimile communication via the Internet has advantages and disadvantages, and it is not necessary to use one of them. In addition, facsimile communication cannot be performed by switching each communication method according to the purpose in consideration of advantages and disadvantages.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a communication device capable of improving operability of operation in facsimile communication via the Internet, a control method thereof, and a computer-readable memory. With the goal.

[0005]

A communication device according to the present invention for achieving the above object has the following arrangement. That is, a communication device capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet, and a communication partner and information indicating whether communication to the communication partner is facsimile communication using only the PSTN or facsimile communication via the Internet.
Further, in the case of facsimile communication via the Internet, a management means for managing at least communication information indicating whether the communication method is session-based / message-based / FAX service provider, and the communication means is managed by the management means. Control means for controlling communication with the communication partner with reference to the communication information.

Preferably, when the communication with the communication partner is facsimile communication via the session-based Internet, the management means further manages the IP address of the communication partner.

Preferably, when the communication to the communication destination is facsimile communication via a message-based Internet, the management means further includes an IP address of a service provider near the communication destination. And the telephone number of the communication partner via the PSTN.

Preferably, when the communication to the communication destination is facsimile communication via the Internet using a facsimile service provider, the management means further includes a unique address corresponding to the communication destination. Manage.

[0009] Preferably, when a call to a communication destination managed by facsimile communication via the session-based Internet is selected, the control means executes a dial-up connection and then sets the communication destination. And communicates using SMTP.

[0010] Preferably, when a call to a communication destination managed by facsimile communication via the message-based Internet is selected, the control means sets the communication destination after dial-up connection. The communication using the SMTP is executed, and after a predetermined time elapses after the communication is completed, a call is made to a telephone number via the PSTN corresponding to the communication partner, and the IP address Notification of the contents of facsimile communication via the Internet.

Preferably, the control means includes an FA.
When a call to a communication partner managed by facsimile communication via the Internet using the X service provider is selected, after dial-up connection, a unique address corresponding to the communication partner is transmitted by a DTMF signal. And then ITU-T T. The facsimile communication based on No. 30 is executed.

Preferably, the management means further comprises an output means for managing a communication result for each communication and outputting the communication result, wherein the communication result is a facsimile communication of only PSTN. The information includes at least information indicating whether the communication is facsimile communication via the Internet or, if the communication method is facsimile communication via the Internet, information indicating any one of session-based / message-based / FAX service provider.

Preferably, the apparatus further comprises a registration unit for registering the communication information of the new communication partner in the management unit.

[0014] A communication device control method according to the present invention for achieving the above object has the following configuration. That is, a method of controlling a communication device capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet, and indicating a communication partner and whether communication to the communication partner is facsimile communication using only the PSTN or facsimile communication via the Internet. Information, and in the case of facsimile communication via the Internet, a management step of managing, in at least a storage medium, communication information indicating whether the communication method is session-based / message-based / FAX service provider; A control step of controlling communication to the communication destination with reference to communication information managed in the storage medium in the step.

A computer readable memory according to the present invention for achieving the above object has the following configuration. That is,
A computer-readable memory storing a program code for controlling a communication device capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet, wherein the communication with the communication partner is performed by facsimile communication using only the PSTN or via the Internet. Information indicating whether the communication is facsimile communication or, in the case of facsimile communication via the Internet, communication information indicating any one of session-based / message-based / fax service provider as a communication method is managed in at least a storage medium. And a program code of a control step of controlling communication with the communication destination with reference to communication information managed in the storage medium in the management step.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [First Embodiment] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system configuration having a facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, a facsimile apparatus 100
(FAX_A) is PSTN (PublicSwithed Telephon)
e Network) 56, the service provider A40,
FAX service provider 42, facsimile machine 54
(FAX_E). Facsimile machine 4
8 (FAX_B) is connected to the service provider B44 via the PSTN 58. Facsimile machine 5
0 (FAX_C) is connected to the service provider B44 via the dedicated line 62. Facsimile machine 52
(FAX_D) is connected to the FAX service provider B46 via the PSTN 64. And FAX
_A100, FAX_B48, FAX_C50, FAX
_D52 and FAX_E54 communicate with each other via the Internet 6
0 is possible.

Service provider A40, service provider B44, FAX service provider 42, FAX
The service providers B 46 are interconnected via the Internet 60. 2a is a telephone line.

Next, the configuration of the FAX_A 100 will be described in detail.

FAX_B48, FAX_C50, F
AX_D52 and FAX_E54 are at least FAX_
It has the same configuration as A100.

In FAX_A100, 2 is NCU
In order to use the PSTN 56 for data communication and the like, the PSTN 56 controls connection to a terminal connected to the PSTN 56, switches to a data communication path in the PSTN 56, and holds a loop. Do.
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”. Connect to the facsimile machine (hybrid circuit 6) side. In the normal state, the telephone line 2a is connected to the telephone 4
Side.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a hybrid circuit which separates a transmission system signal and a reception system signal, and transmits a signal from the addition circuit 12 to the telephone line 2a via the NCU 2. On the other hand, a signal from the other party is received via the NCU 2 and output to the modem 8 via the signal line 6a. Reference numeral 8 denotes a modem, which is an ITU
-T Recommendation V. 8, V. 21, V.I. 27ter, V.I. 29,
V. 17, V. 34, the input signal is modulated and demodulated, and each transmission mode is designated by the signal line 20c. The modulator / demodulator 8 receives a signal from the signal line 20b and outputs modulated data to the signal line 8a. Also, the signal line 6
a, and outputs demodulated data to a signal line 8b. Further, transmission and reception of DTMF can be performed.

Reference numeral 10 denotes ANSa for transmitting an ANSam signal.
m sending circuit, and the signal level “1” is applied to the signal line 20 d.
Is output, the signal line 10a
Send out am signal. On the other hand, when the signal of the signal level “0” is being output to the signal line 20d, no signal is output to the signal line 10a. Reference numeral 12 denotes an addition circuit, which inputs a signal from the signal line 8a and a signal from the signal line 10a,
The signal obtained by adding them is output to the signal line 12a.

A read circuit 14 outputs read data to a signal line 14a. Reference numeral 16 denotes a recording circuit, and the signal line 2
Signals from 0e are sequentially recorded for each line. Reference numeral 18 denotes a memory circuit which stores raw information or encoded information of read data, and stores received information or decoded information.

Reference numeral 22 denotes an operation unit. One-touch dial, speed dial, numeric keypad, * key, # key, @ key, key, set key, PSTN / Internet selection key, session base / message base / FAX
A service provider selection key, a start key, a communication management report output key, a registration key for performing registration in the destination information registration circuit 24, and other function keys are configured. The key information associated with the pressed key is The signal is output to the signal line 22a.

Reference numeral 24 denotes a circuit for registering destination information in association with a communication partner. For example, when the one-touch dials 01 to 50 exist in the operation unit 22, the facsimile communication of only the PSTN or the facsimile communication via the Internet is registered in association with the communication destination and each one-touch dial, and further, the communication via the Internet is performed. In the case of facsimile communication, the communication method is session-based (the IP address of the communication destination terminal is also registered) or message-based (the IP address of the service provider near the communication destination and the PST
N is also registered via the signal line 24a) or the use of a FAX service provider (the unique address corresponding to the communication partner is also registered).

Reference numeral 26 denotes a display circuit which inputs and displays a signal from the signal line 20f. Reference numeral 28 denotes a communication result storage circuit, which stores, for example, communication results for the latest 40 communications in association with a communication number issued for each communication via a signal line 28a. The communication result includes, in addition to the success / failure of the communication, the communication time, the number of communication, the communication destination, the PST
Information indicating whether the communication is facsimile communication using only N or facsimile communication via the Internet, and information on facsimile communication via the Internet indicating which of communication methods is session-based / message-based / FAX service provider Is also stored.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a control circuit which performs the following control. In a facsimile apparatus capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet, a registration is made as to whether to execute facsimile communication using only the PSTN or facsimile communication via the Internet in association with a communication partner. In the case of facsimile communication via the Internet, session-based / message-based /
The communication method of the communication using the FAX service provider is registered. When the session base is selected, register the IP address of the communication partner terminal,
When the message base is selected, the IP address of the service provider near the communication partner and the telephone number via the PSTN of the terminal of the communication partner are registered. When the FAX service provider is selected, it corresponds to the communication partner. Register the unique address.

When a call to a communication partner registered for facsimile communication via the session-based Internet is selected, after dial-up connection, the registered IP address is notified, and SMTP is used. To communicate. Also, if a call to a communication destination registered for facsimile communication via the message-based Internet is selected, after dial-up connection,
The registered IP address is notified, communication is performed using SMTP, and after a predetermined period of time elapses after the communication is completed, a call is made to the registered PSTN telephone number, and the registered IP address is registered. The user is notified as facsimile information that the facsimile communication via the Internet was performed for which year, month, day, hour, minute, and by what page and to whom. When a call to a communication partner registered for facsimile communication via the Internet using a FAX service provider is selected, a unique signal corresponding to the communication partner is transmitted by a DTMF signal after dial-up connection. And then ITU-T T. The facsimile communication based on No. 30 is executed.

The communication result report for each communication output by pressing the communication management report output key on the operation unit 22 of the first embodiment or the communication result report for each predetermined communication includes only the PSTN. Information indicating whether the communication is facsimile communication or facsimile communication via the Internet, and in facsimile communication via the Internet, at least information indicating which of communication methods is session-based / message-based / FAX service provider Describe.

Next, processing executed in the present embodiment (processing executed by the control circuit 20) will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIGS. 2 to 7 are flowcharts showing processing executed in the first embodiment of the present invention.

In step S2, the information of the destination information registration circuit 24 is cleared via the signal line 24a. Step S4
Then, the information in the communication result storage circuit 28 is cleared via the signal line 28a. In step S6, 0001 is set to the communication number. In step S8, nothing is displayed on the display circuit 26 via the signal line 20f. Step S1
At 0, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 20d so as not to transmit the ANSam signal. In step S14, a signal from the signal line 22a is input, and it is determined whether registration to the destination information registration circuit 24 has been selected.
If not selected (NO in step S14), the process proceeds to step S18. On the other hand, when it is selected (step S14)
And YES), and proceeds to step S16.

In step S16, the destination information is registered in the destination information registration circuit 24 via the signal line 24a in association with the communication partner. For example, in the one-touch dial 01, the communication partner is FAX_E54 and the PSTN is facsimile communication only, and the telephone number is 03-3123.
Register as -4567. In the one-touch dial 02,
The communication partner is FAX_C50, which is facsimile communication via the Internet. The communication method is session-based, and the communication partner registers with IP address A. In the one-touch dial 03, the communication partner is FAX_B4.
8, facsimile communication via the Internet, the communication method is message-based, a service provider near the communication partner registers the IP address B, and the telephone number of the communication partner registers as 03-3111-2222.
In the one-touch dial 04, the communication partner is FAX_D
At 52, facsimile communication via the Internet is used, and its communication method uses a FAX service provider, and its unique address is registered as 03.

In step S18, a signal is input from the signal line 22a, and it is determined whether or not calling is selected. If the calling is not selected (NO in step S18), the process proceeds to step S86. On the other hand, when calling is selected (YES in step S18), the process proceeds to step S20. The call is determined here based on whether or not the one-touch dial is pressed.

In step S20, the calling method is checked. In the case of the first embodiment, when the one-touch dial 01 is pressed, facsimile communication is performed only in the PSTN, and the communication partner is FAX_E54. In this case, the process proceeds to step S22. When the one-touch dial 02 is pressed, facsimile communication via the session-based Internet is performed, and the destination is FAX_C50. In this case, the process proceeds to step S34. One-touch dial 0
When 3 is pressed, facsimile communication via the message-based Internet is performed, and the communication destination is FA.
X_B48. In this case, the process proceeds to step S44.
When the one-touch dial 04 is pressed, facsimile communication via the Internet using a FAX service provider is performed, and the communication partner is FAX_D52. In this case, the process proceeds to step S70.

Hereinafter, processing executed in accordance with the checked calling method will be described.

First, in the case of facsimile communication using only the PSTN, in step S22, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 20a, and the CML is turned on. Step S
At 24, a call is made to the telephone number associated with the one-touch dial 01. In step S26, a pre-procedure is performed. In step S28, the image signal is transmitted. Step S30
Then, perform the post-procedure. In step S31, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 20a, and the CML is turned off.
In step S32, the communication result storage circuit 28 stores the fact that the communication is facsimile communication using only the PSTN, the telephone number of the communication partner, and the communication result in association with the communication number via the signal line 28a. After the storage, the value of the communication number is incremented by one.

On the other hand, in the case of facsimile communication via the session-based Internet, in step S34,
A signal of signal level “1” is output to the signal line 20a,
Turn L on. In step S36, a call is made to the service provider A40. In step S38, the IP address A is specified in real time using TCP / IP. In step S40, SMTP-based communication of the information MH-encoded in the Tiff format is performed by the MIME method. In step S41, a signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 20a, and the CML is turned off. In step S42, the fact that the communication is facsimile communication via the session-based Internet, the IP address of the communication partner, and the communication result are stored in the communication result storage circuit 28 via the signal line 28a in association with the communication number. After the storage, the value of the communication number is incremented by one.

On the other hand, in the case of facsimile communication via the message-based Internet, in step S44,
A signal of signal level “1” is output to the signal line 20a,
Turn L on. In step S46, a call is made to the service provider A40. In step S48, the IP address B is specified using TCP / IP. In step S50,
MH encoded information in MIME format
Communication by SMTP is performed by the method. In step S52,
A signal of a signal level “0” is output to the signal line 20a,
Turn off L. In step S54, a three-minute wait is performed.
In step S56, a signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 20a, and the CML is turned on. In step S58,
A call is made to the telephone number 03-3111-2222 of the communication partner. In step S60, a pre-procedure is performed. Step S6
At 2, the image signal is transmitted to the service provider of the IP address B. In step S64, a post procedure is performed. In step S66, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 20a, and the CML is turned off. In step S68, the signal line 2
The communication result storage circuit 28 stores the fact that the communication is message-based facsimile communication, the service provider near the communication partner, the telephone number, and the communication result via the communication number 8a. After the storage, the value of the communication number is incremented by one.

On the other hand, in the case of facsimile communication via the Internet using a facsimile service provider, in step S70, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 20a, and the CML is turned on. In step S72, F
A call is made to the AX service provider A42. Step S
At 74, the unique address 03 registered in the one-touch dial 04 is transmitted by a DTMF signal. In step S76, a pre-procedure is performed. In step S78, the image signal is transmitted. In step S80, a post procedure (according to ITUT recommendation T.30) is performed. In step S82, the signal line 2
A signal of signal level "0" is output to 0a, and CML is turned off. In step S84, the facsimile communication via the Internet using the FAX service provider is associated with the communication number via the signal line 28a.
The unique address of the communication partner and the communication result are stored in the communication result storage circuit 28. After the storage, the value of the communication number is incremented by one.

On the other hand, if the calling is not selected in step S18 (NO in step S18), a signal is input from the signal line 22a in step S86, and it is determined whether the output of the communication result report is selected. judge. If not selected (NO in step S86), step S9
The process proceeds to step S6, where other processes are performed, and the process returns to step S10. On the other hand, if it is selected (YE in step S86)
S), and proceed to step S88.

In step S88, it is determined whether the output of the communication result report is one communication. If it is one communication (YES in step S88), the process proceeds to step S92,
After setting 1 to the counter n, the process proceeds to step S94. On the other hand, if it is not one communication (N at step S88
O), the process proceeds to step S90, and after setting 40 to the counter n, the process proceeds to step S94.

In step S94, the communication result report of the most recent n communications corresponding to the number of values set in the counter n is associated with the communication number to indicate that facsimile communication using only PSTN / facsimile communication via the Internet. And, in the case of facsimile communication via the Internet, information indicating which one of session-based / message-based / fax service provider, and further information of the communication destination registered in the destination information registration circuit 24. The communication result including the information is output to the recording circuit 16. Thereafter, the process returns to step S10.

Next, one-touch dial registration processing will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIGS. 8 and 9 are flowcharts showing a one-touch dial registration process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

In step S102, the display circuit 26 displays "Please enter a one-touch dial number" via the signal line 20f. In step S104, a desired one-touch dial ** is input via the signal line 22a. In step S106, via the signal line 20f,
"Is the communication partner only PSTN?" Is displayed on the display circuit 26. In step S108, a signal from the signal line 22a is input, and it is determined whether the signal is only the PSTN. P
If it is only STN (YES in step S108),
Proceeding to step S112, the display circuit 26 displays "Please enter a telephone number." Then, step S1
At 14, the signal from the signal line 22a is input, the telephone number of the communication partner is input, and the process is terminated. Meanwhile, PSTN
If not (NO in step S108), the process proceeds to step S110, and the display circuit 26 displays "Which communication destination is session-based / message-based / FAX service provider?"

In step S118, a signal from the signal line 22a is input, and a communication method of facsimile communication via the Internet is checked. If the communication method is a fax service provider, the process proceeds to step S120,
"Please input the unique address of the communication partner" is displayed on the display circuit 26. Then, step S122
Then, after inputting the signal from the signal line 22a and inputting the unique address, the processing is terminated.

On the other hand, if the communication method is session-based, the flow advances to step S124 to display "Please input the IP address of the communication partner" on the display circuit 26.
Then, in step S126, the signal from the signal line 22a is input, and after the IP address is input, the process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the communication method is message-based, the process proceeds to step S130, and “enter the IP address of the service provider near the communication partner”.
Is displayed on the display circuit 26. Next, step S132
Then, a signal from the signal line 22a is input, and an IP address is input. Next, in step S134, the display circuit 26 displays "Please enter the telephone number of the PSTN of the communication partner".
To be displayed. In step S136, after inputting the signal from the signal line 22a and inputting the telephone number, the process ends.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, the communication method of facsimile communication via the Internet is session-based (for example, implemented for a destination capable of real-time communication), message-based (for example, communication The communication is performed when the other party is a personal computer), and the communication using the FAX service provider (for example, when the function of the FAX service provider can be used effectively). Therefore, it can be selected appropriately according to the user's preference. Further, information on the communication partner can be registered in accordance with the guidance according to each communication method.
Therefore, the user can more efficiently execute an operation for performing facsimile communication via the Internet.

Further, the user can change the registered communication method via the Internet by associating the communication result with the communication partner. Furthermore, in facsimile communication via the Internet by specifying a destination from the numeric keypad, the user can select one of the three communication methods and input information on the communication destination in accordance with the guidance. in this way,
The operability has been simplified and it has become extremely easy to use. [Second Embodiment] In the first embodiment, after the facsimile communication using only the PSTN or the facsimile communication via the Internet is set from the operation unit 22, in the case of the facsimile communication via the Internet, the communication method is session-based / Although the configuration for specifying which of the message base / fax service provider is to be used has been described, a configuration may be employed in which information to be input thereafter is changed based on this specification.

The processing executed in this case will be described with reference to FIG.

The processing described below is substantially the same as the processing described in the first embodiment, and therefore, only different processing will be described here.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing executed in the second embodiment of the present invention. Step S142
Then, a signal from the signal line 22a is input, and it is determined whether or not a manual call is selected. If it is selected (YES in step S142), the flow advances to step S146 to execute step S10 shown in FIGS.
Step 6 and subsequent steps are executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S20. On the other hand, if not selected (NO in step S142), the flow advances to step SS86.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, in addition to the effects described in the first embodiment, it is possible to further expand the operation options in facsimile communication.
This allows the user to manually make a call to the communication partner.

Even if the present invention is applied to a system composed of a plurality of devices (for example, a host computer, an interface device, a reader, a printer, etc.), a single device (for example, a copying machine, a facsimile machine) Etc.).

Another object of the present invention is to provide a storage medium storing a program code of software for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments to a system or apparatus, and to provide a computer (or CPU) of the system or apparatus.
And MPU) read and execute the program code stored in the storage medium.

In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the function of the above-described embodiment, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.

As a storage medium for supplying the program code, for example, a floppy disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM, CD
-R, a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, a ROM, or the like can be used.

When the computer executes the readout program code, not only the functions of the above-described embodiment are realized, but also the OS (Operating System) running on the computer based on the instruction of the program code. ) May perform some or all of the actual processing, and the processing may realize the functions of the above-described embodiments.

Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written in a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, based on the instruction of the program code, It goes without saying that the CPU included in the function expansion board or the function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing, and the processing realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments.

[0064]

As described above, according to the present invention,
A communication device, a control method thereof, and a computer-readable memory capable of improving operability of operation in facsimile communication via the Internet can be provided.

[0065]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration including a facsimile apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating processing executed in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating processing executed in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating processing executed in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing executed in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating processing executed in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating processing executed in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a one-touch dial registration process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a one-touch dial registration process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing processing executed in a second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 NCU 2a Telephone line 4 Telephone 6 Hybrid circuit 8 Modulator / demodulator 10 ANSam transmission circuit 12 Addition circuit 14 Reading circuit 16 Recording circuit 18 Memory circuit 20 Control circuit 22 Operation unit 24 Destination information registration circuit 26 Display circuit 28 Communication result storage circuit 40 Service Provider A 42 FAX service provider A 44 Service provider B 46 FAX service provider B 48, 50, 52, 54, 100 Facsimile machine 56, 58, 64 PSTN 60 Internet 62 Dedicated line

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Claims (19)

[Claims] 1. A communication device capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet, and indicates a communication partner and whether communication to the communication partner is facsimile communication using only the PSTN or facsimile communication via the Internet. Information, and in the case of facsimile communication via the Internet, management means for managing at least communication information indicating whether the communication method is session-based / message-based / FAX service provider; Control means for controlling communication to the communication destination with reference to communication information to be transmitted. 2. When the communication to the communication partner is facsimile communication via the session-based Internet, the management unit further includes an IP address of the communication partner.
The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the communication device manages addresses. 3. When the communication to the communication partner is facsimile communication via the message-based Internet, the management unit further includes an IP address of a service provider near the communication partner and the IP address of the service provider. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the communication device manages a telephone number of the communication partner via the PSTN. 4. When the communication to the communication partner is facsimile communication via the Internet using a FAX service provider, the management unit further manages a unique address corresponding to the communication partner. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein: 5. The control means, when a call to a communication destination managed by the facsimile communication via the session-based Internet is selected, after dial-up connection, the control unit responds to the communication destination. 2. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the communication device notifies the IP address and executes communication using SMTP. 6. When a call to a communication destination managed by facsimile communication via the message-based Internet is selected, the control unit responds to the communication destination after dial-up connection. Notify the IP address, execute communication using SMTP, and after the communication ends,
2. The system according to claim 1, wherein after a predetermined time has elapsed, a call is made to a telephone number via the PSTN corresponding to the communication destination, and the IP address is notified of communication contents of facsimile communication via the Internet. Communication device. 7. When a call to a communication destination managed by facsimile communication via the Internet using a facsimile service provider is selected, the control means sends the call to the communication destination after dial-up connection. The corresponding unique address is transmitted by the DTMF signal, and thereafter,
ITU-TT. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein facsimile communication based on the F.30 is performed. 8. The management means further includes an output means for managing a communication result for each communication, and outputting the communication result, wherein the communication result is a facsimile communication using only PSTN or via the Internet. And information indicating whether the communication method is facsimile communication via the Internet, or at least one of session-based / message-based / fax service provider. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein 9. The communication apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a registration unit for registering the communication information of a new communication partner in the management unit. 10. A method for controlling a communication device capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet, wherein the communication with the communication partner is facsimile communication using only the PSTN or facsimile communication via the Internet. A management step of managing, in at least a storage medium, communication information indicating whether the communication method is session-based / message-based / fax service provider in the case of facsimile communication via the Internet. A control step of controlling communication to the communication destination with reference to communication information managed in the storage medium in the management step. 11. The management step may further comprise, if the communication to the communication partner is a facsimile communication via the session-based Internet, further comprising:
The method according to claim 10, wherein a P address is managed in the storage medium. 12. When the communication to the communication partner is a facsimile communication via the message-based Internet, the management step further includes the step of: The control method for a communication device according to claim 10, wherein a telephone number of the communication partner via the PSTN is managed in the storage medium. 13. The method according to claim 13, wherein the communication to the communication destination is facsimile communication via the Internet using a facsimile service provider.
The method according to claim 10, wherein a unique address corresponding to the communication partner is managed in the storage medium. 14. The method according to claim 1, wherein, when a call to a communication destination managed by facsimile communication via the session-based Internet is selected, the control step corresponds to the communication destination after dial-up connection. The control method for a communication device according to claim 10, wherein the communication is performed using the SMTP by notifying the IP address. 15. The method according to claim 1, wherein, when a call to a communication destination managed by facsimile communication via the message-based Internet is selected, the control step corresponds to the communication destination after dial-up connection. Notify the IP address, execute communication using SMTP, and after a predetermined time elapses after the end of communication, a PST corresponding to the communication partner.
11. The control method according to claim 10, wherein a call is made to a telephone number via N, and the content of facsimile communication via the Internet is notified to the IP address. 16. The control step, if a call to a communication destination managed by facsimile communication via the Internet using a facsimile service provider is selected, dial-up connection is performed, and The corresponding unique address is transmitted by the DTMF signal, and thereafter,
ITU-TT. The method according to claim 10, wherein facsimile communication based on the facsimile apparatus 30 is performed. 17. The management step further includes an output step of managing a communication result for each communication in the storage medium and outputting the communication result, wherein the communication result is a facsimile communication using only PSTN. Or at least information indicating whether the communication method is facsimile communication via the Internet or, if the communication method is facsimile communication via the Internet, information indicating one of session-based / message-based / fax service provider. The method for controlling a communication device according to claim 10, wherein: 18. The communication information of a new communication partner,
The control method for a communication device according to claim 10, further comprising a registration step of registering in a storage medium managed by the management step. 19. A computer-readable memory storing a program code for controlling a communication device capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet, wherein the communication with the communication partner is performed only by PSTN. Alternatively, information indicating whether the communication is facsimile communication via the Internet, or, in the case of facsimile communication via the Internet, communication information indicating whether the communication method is one of session-based / message-based / FAX service provider. At least a program code of a management step of managing the storage medium, and a program code of a control step of controlling communication with the communication destination with reference to communication information managed in the storage medium in the management step. A computer readable memory characterized by the following.