JPH1141395A - Method for controlling facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To re-use received picture information, and to manage the stored picture information in accordance with the intention of a user by allowing a user to confirm the recording output of the received and stored picture information, and operating the recording output of a received original only for the picture information whose recording output is designated. SOLUTION: A system controlling part 1, operation displaying part 7, encoding and decoding part 8, picture storing device 9, group 3 facsimile MODEM 10, and network controller 11 or the like are connected with an inside bus 12, and the transfer of data among each element is operated mainly through the bus 12. Then, when picture information has been received, it is not directly recorded but temporarily stored in the picture storing device 9. Then, a variety of inquiry is issued to a user concerning the received picture information, and the recording output of only the picture information whose recording output is designated is operated. Also, in storing the received picture information, file management information is formed, and preserved in a system memory 2 so that the processing of the received information can be managed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for controlling a facsimile apparatus having an image storage function.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, in a facsimile apparatus, when receiving image information, the received image information is directly recorded and output. Further, in a facsimile apparatus having an image information storage function, when a situation occurs in which a recording operation cannot be performed due to a shortage of recording paper or the like, the received image information is temporarily stored, and recording paper is supplied. , When the recording operation can be performed,
At that time, the stored image information is recorded, and the recorded image information is deleted from the image information storage means.

[0003]

As described above, in a facsimile apparatus, after the received image information is directly recorded and output, it is basically not left in the apparatus. Therefore, the received image information is reused. In addition to this, there is a problem that a received original document unnecessary for the user is recorded and output.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and a facsimile apparatus capable of reusing received image information and managing stored image information according to the user's intention. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a control method.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method for controlling a facsimile apparatus having an image storage function, wherein when receiving image information, the user confirms the recording output of the received and stored image information, The received original is recorded and output only for the image information for which the recording output is specified.

In a control method for a facsimile apparatus having an image storage function, when image information is received, transfer confirmation of the received and stored image information is performed to a user, and when transfer of the image information is instructed, Let the user specify the destination,
The stored image information is transmitted to the designated transfer destination.

In a control method of a facsimile apparatus having an image storing function, the image information storing means for storing image information is provided, and the received image information is stored in the image information storing means. When the information amount of the image information stored in the storage device exceeds a predetermined value, a warning to that effect is displayed to the user, and the specified image information is deleted from the image storage means.

In a control method of a facsimile apparatus having an image storing function, the image information storing means for storing image information is provided, and the received image information is stored in the image information storing means. When the amount of image information stored in the image information exceeds a predetermined value, the image information stored in the image information storage means is deleted.

In a control method for a facsimile apparatus having an image storing function, the image information storing means for storing image information is provided, the received image information is stored in the image information storing means, and the stored image information is stored in the image information storing means. While prompting the user to specify whether to discard or not, when the information amount of the image information stored in the image information storage unit exceeds a predetermined value, of the image information stored in the image information storage unit, The image information except for the one designated not to be discarded by the user is deleted.

[0010]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.
An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

FIG. 1 shows a group 3 facsimile apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, a system control section 1 performs control processing of each section of the group 3 facsimile apparatus and facsimile transmission control procedure processing.
The system memory 2 stores a control processing program to be executed by the system control unit 1 and various data necessary for executing the processing program, and configures a work area of the system control unit 1. The memory 3 is for storing various information unique to the group 3 facsimile apparatus, and the clock circuit 4 is for outputting current time information.

The scanner 5 is for reading a document image at a predetermined resolution, the plotter 6 is for recording and outputting an image at a predetermined resolution, and the operation display unit 7 is a facsimile apparatus. To operate,
It consists of various operation keys and various indicators.

The encoding / decoding section 8 encodes and compresses the image signal, and decodes the encoded and compressed image information into the original image signal.
This is for storing a large number of image information in a coded and compressed state.

The group 3 facsimile modem 10 realizes a group 3 facsimile modem function, and exchanges transmission procedure signals at a low speed (V.21 modem) and mainly exchanges image information. High-speed modem function (V.17 modem,
V. 34 modem, V.34. 29 modem, V.29. 27ter modem etc.).

The network control device 11 is for connecting the facsimile machine to a public telephone line network and has an automatic transmission / reception function.

The system control unit 1, system memory 2, parameter memory 3, clock circuit 4, scanner 5, plotter 6, operation display unit 7, encoding / decoding unit 8, image storage unit 9, group 3 facsimile modem The network controller 10 and the network controller 11 are connected to an internal bus 12, and data exchange between these elements is mainly performed through the internal bus 12.

Data exchange between the network controller 11 and the group 3 facsimile modem 10 is directly performed.

In the group 3 facsimile apparatus, upon receiving the image information, the image information is temporarily stored in the image storage device 9 without being directly recorded and output. Then, the user makes various inquiries to the received image information,
Among them, the recording output is recorded and output only for the designated output.

Further, in this group 3 facsimile apparatus, when storing received image information, file management information as shown in FIG. 2 is formed and stored in the system memory 2, and processing of each received image information is managed. I am trying to do it.

The file management information includes a file number (F.N.) for identifying each image information file.
O. ), A reception date and time for storing the reception date and time, a save flag for storing whether or not the user has specified to save without discarding, and a transmission source indicating the contents of the TSI received from the transmission source of the image information. TSI, a transmission mode for storing the size and encoding method of image information, the number of pages of image information, and image information map information for storing a mode in which the image information is stored in the image storage device 9 Consists of

With the above configuration, this group 3 facsimile apparatus performs the control operation of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 when receiving image information.

When an incoming call is detected, first, an incoming call is answered (process 101), a predetermined pre-transmission procedure is executed, and the transmission function (image size, line density, coding method, modem speed, etc.) used at that time is determined. (Step 102), execute the modem training procedure at the modem speed set at that time,
The actual modem speed to be used is determined (process 103).

Next, the above-described file management information is created for the image information received at that time (step 10).
4) The image information is received by executing a predetermined image information receiving procedure, and the received image information is stored in the image storage device 9 (process 105).

When the image information reception is completed, a predetermined post-transmission procedure is executed (step 106), and the line is restored (step 10).
7), a series of image information receiving operations ends.

Next, to process the received image information, an operator is called to call the user (step 10).
8). When the user performs a key operation (not shown) for a response on the operation display unit 7, the image information of the first page of the image information received at that time and stored in the image storage device 9 is encoded and decoded by the encoding / decoding unit 8. Then, the image data formed thereby and the information stored in the file management information, such as the file number, the reception date and time, the transmission source TSI, and the number of pages, are displayed on the operation display unit 7 (process 109).

In this state, for example, "Image information has been received. Press key "1" to record this image information, key "2" to transfer, key "3" to save, or key "4" to discard. To end this process, press the key “0”. Is displayed, and the user operates key "1" to instruct image recording output, or the user operates key "2" to instruct image information transfer. The user operates the key "3" to instruct to save the image information, or the user operates the key "4"
To discard the image information, or wait until the user operates the key "0" to instruct the end of this process (process 110, judgments 111, 112, 113, 114,
115 NO loop).

When the user operates the key "1" to instruct recording and output of an image, and if the result of the determination 111 is YES, the image information for one page of the image information received at that time is encoded. Decoding is performed by the decoding unit 8 (process 116),
The image data obtained thereby is transferred to the plotter 6,
The image for one page is recorded and output (process 11).
7). Next, it is checked whether there is a next page (determination 1).
18) When the result of the determination 118 is YES, the process returns to the step 116, and the recording operation of the remaining pages is performed. If the result of the determination 118 is NO, the processing 11
It returns to 0 and waits for the next processing command input.

When the user operates key "2" and instructs the transfer of image information, the result of determination 112 is YES.
Is displayed, for example, a transfer destination input operation guidance message of "Please input the transfer destination." Is displayed, and the user inputs the transfer destination (process 120).
The telephone number of the transfer destination input at that time is stored (process 121), and a predetermined transfer process is started with the image information and the transfer destination selected at that time specified (process 1).
22) The image information received at this time is transferred.
After the process 122, the process returns to the process 110 and waits for a command input of the next process.

When the user operates key "3" and instructs to save the image information, the result of decision 113 is YES
, The value of the storage flag of the file management information corresponding to the image information at that time is changed to the "set" state (process 125). After the process 125, the process returns to the process 110 and waits for a command input of the next process.

When the user operates the key "4" to instruct the discard of the image information, the result of the judgment 114 is YES.
, The image information file at that time is deleted from the image storage device 9 (process 130). At this time,
The corresponding file management information is also deleted. After the process 130, the process returns to the process 110 and waits for a command input of the next process.

When the user operates the key "0" to instruct the end of this process, the result of the determination 115 is Y
When it becomes ES, this processing ends.

As described above, in this embodiment, upon receiving image information, the received image information is temporarily stored in the image storage device 9, and a guidance message for designating the processing of the image information is displayed to the user. Since the method of processing the received image information is designated, the user can process the image information in a desired manner.

For example, it is possible to specify whether or not to record and output the received image information, so that it is possible to avoid a situation where an unnecessary received document is received. In addition, since the transfer of the received image information can be instructed, the image quality of the image received at the transfer destination can be improved, and the labor of the user at the time of the transfer operation can be greatly reduced. When the remaining capacity of the image storage device 9 becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, the image information stored in the image storage device 9 is deleted. However, at this time, it is possible to designate not to delete the image information. This is very convenient because image information to be reused can be appropriately retained. Further, when the received image information is unnecessary, it can be immediately deleted by instructing discarding, so that a situation in which the received paper is wasted can be avoided.

FIG. 5 shows an example of the transfer process started in the process 122.

First, a call is made to a designated transfer destination (process 201), a predetermined pre-transmission procedure is executed with the partner terminal, and the transmission function (image size, line density, encoding method, Then, a modem speed is set (process 202), and a modem training procedure is executed at the modem speed set at that time to determine an actually used modem speed (process 203).

Next, the specified image information is transmitted by executing a predetermined image information transmission procedure (step 204). When the image information transmission is completed, a predetermined post-transmission procedure is executed (step 205), and Is restored (process 206), and the operation at the time of the series of image information transfer ends.

In the group 3 facsimile apparatus, when the remaining capacity of the image storage device 9 becomes smaller than a predetermined value,
The image information stored in the image storage device 9 is deleted. FIG. 6 shows an example of the processing in that case.

First, the remaining capacity of the image storage device 9 is obtained (Step 301), and it is checked whether or not the remaining capacity is less than a predetermined value (Step 302). When the remaining capacity is larger than the predetermined value and the result of determination 302 is NO, this operation is immediately terminated.

When the remaining capacity is equal to or less than the predetermined value and the result of determination 302 is YES, it is checked whether the automatic discard mode is set (determination 303). Here, the automatic discarding mode is one of the operation modes set by the user, and when the remaining capacity of the image storage device 9 is less than a predetermined value, an operation of automatically deleting unnecessary image information. Mode.

When the automatic discard mode is set and the result of determination 303 is YES, one file management information is selected, and an image information file stored in the image storage device 9 is selected (processing 304), it is checked whether the save flag is set (decision 30).
5).

When the save flag is not set,
When the result of the determination 305 is NO, the selected file management information is deleted and the image storage device 9 is deleted.
Deletes the image information file stored in
6). When the save flag is set and the result of the determination 305 is YES, the process 306 is not executed and the image information file is not deleted.

Next, it is checked whether or not all image information files have been processed (decision 307). If the result of decision 307 is NO, the process returns to step 304 and the same processing is executed for the next image information file. .

If all the image information files have been processed and the result of determination 307 is YES, this processing ends.

If the automatic discarding mode is not set and the result of the determination 303 is NO, the user is called up (process 310) and the operation display section 7 displays a low remaining capacity of the image storage device 9. Is displayed (process 311), and a guidance message for inquiring to discard the image information, for example, "The remaining capacity of the SAF is running low. Press key "1" for automatic discarding, and key "2" for manual discarding. Is displayed (process 312).

If the user selects automatic discarding and the result of determination 313 is YES, the process proceeds to step 304 where the above-described process at the time of automatic discarding is executed. When the user selects manual discarding, the result of decision 313 is N
When it becomes O, one file management information is selected, an image information file stored in the image storage device 9 is selected (processing 314), and the file number, reception date and time, transmission source and date stored in the file management information are selected. Information such as the TSI, the save flag, and the number of pages is displayed, and an inquiry is made as to whether or not to discard the file (step 315).

If the user specifies to discard the file and the result of decision 316 is YES,
The file management information selected at that time is deleted, and the image information file stored in the image storage device 9 is deleted (step 317). If the user specifies not to discard the file, the result of decision 316 is N
When it becomes O, the process 317 is not executed, and the image information file selected at that time is not deleted.

Next, it is checked whether or not all the image information files have been processed (judgment 318). If the result of the judgment 318 is NO, the process returns to the step 314 to execute the same processing for the next image information file. . When the result of determination 318 is YES, this process ends.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the remaining capacity of the image storage device 9 falls below a predetermined value, the image information stored in the image storage device 9 is deleted. It can be used effectively.

When the user sets the automatic discarding mode at the time of erasing the image information, the save flag is set and the image information other than the image information designated to be saved is automatically discarded. Therefore, the user's trouble is saved and the operation is convenient.

When the user does not set the automatic discard mode, the user can specify whether or not to discard each image information file. Can be disposed of properly.

[0052]

As described above, according to the present invention,
Upon receiving the image information, the received image information is temporarily stored in the image storage device, a guidance message for designating the processing of the image information is displayed to the user, and the method of processing the received image information is designated. Therefore, there is an effect that the user can process the image information in a desired manner.

Further, since the user can specify whether or not to record and output the received image information, it is possible to avoid a situation where an unnecessary received document is received. In addition, since the user can instruct the transfer of the received image information, the image quality of the image received at the transfer destination can be improved, and the labor of the user at the time of the transfer operation can be greatly reduced. The effect that can be obtained is also obtained.

When the remaining capacity of the image storage device becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, the image information stored in the image storage device is erased, so that the image storage device can be effectively used. .

When erasing image information, if the user sets the automatic discard mode, the save flag is set, and image information other than the image information designated to be saved is automatically discarded. Therefore, the user's trouble is saved and the operation is convenient. The image information that is to be reused later can be appropriately retained, which is very convenient. Also,
If the received image information is unnecessary, it can be immediately deleted by instructing discarding, so that it is possible to avoid a situation in which the received paper is wastefully consumed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a group 3 facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of file management information.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a part of an example of a process when receiving image information.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a remaining part of an example of a process when receiving image information.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a transfer process.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an image information erasing process.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A method for controlling a facsimile apparatus having an image storage function, comprising: when receiving image information, confirming the recording output of the received and stored image information to a user; A method of controlling a facsimile apparatus, wherein a received document is recorded and output only for the facsimile apparatus. 2. A method for controlling a facsimile apparatus having an image storage function, comprising: when receiving image information, confirming the transfer of the received and stored image information to a user; A method for controlling a facsimile apparatus, wherein a user is allowed to specify a transfer destination, and the stored image information is transmitted to the specified transfer destination. 3. A method for controlling a facsimile apparatus having an image storage function, comprising: an image information storage unit for storing image information, wherein the received image information is stored in the image information storage unit.
When the information amount of the image information stored in the image information storage means exceeds a predetermined value, a warning is displayed to the user to that effect, and the designated image information is deleted from the image storage means. Facsimile machine control method. 4. A method for controlling a facsimile apparatus having an image storage function, comprising: image information storage means for storing image information, wherein received image information is stored in the image information storage means.
A method of controlling a facsimile apparatus, characterized in that when the amount of image information stored in the image information storage means exceeds a predetermined value, the image information stored in the image information storage means is deleted. 5. A method for controlling a facsimile apparatus having an image storage function, comprising: image information storage means for storing image information, storing received image information in the image information storage means, and storing the stored image information in the image information storage means. While prompting the user to specify whether to discard or not, when the information amount of the image information stored in the image information storage unit exceeds a predetermined value, of the image information stored in the image information storage unit, A method for controlling a facsimile apparatus, characterized by deleting image information other than those designated not to be discarded by a user.