JPH1188651A - Communication equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To speedily perform facsimile communication through an internet with a dial-up connection by reporting the execution of communication through the internet from the destination A to the destination B, while using a PSTN. SOLUTION: A control circuit 20 of facsimile equipment FAXA registers the telephone number of a service provider 42 to a register circuit 30. Corresponding to the destination (such as a single-action dial or abbreviated dial), an IP address and the address (telephone number) of a PSTN 40 are registered in a register circuit 32. Information of a signal line 30a is inputted, and a call is originated to the destination (telephone number) of dial-up and connected with the service provider 42. A prescribed protocol is executed, and facsimile information is transmitted. A call is originated to the destination (telephone number) of the PSTN 40 registered corresponding to the destination of call origination. Then, the execution of facsimile communication is reported to opposite side equipment (FAXB) 46, using the internet.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a communication apparatus for performing facsimile communication via the Internet.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various methods for performing facsimile communication via the Internet have been proposed. For example, when a call is selected, communication via the Internet is initially attempted a predetermined number of times, and when communication is not possible, a method of shifting to normal communication via the PSTN, the amount of information to be communicated, or the transmission mode (direct transmission) Communication via the Internet or PST
A method of selecting whether to perform communication via N has been proposed.

[0003] In addition, one sentence is divided into communication via the Internet and communication via the PSTN, and the receiver side combines the sentence into one sentence. , And a method of selecting whether to perform communication using the PSTN.

[0004]

As a form of connecting a network service provider, which is a provider of a commercial Internet service, to a user terminal, a public switched network such as a telephone or ISEN uses an IP (Internet Protocol).
) There is a dial-up connection method for making a connection.

However, when facsimile communication is performed via a service provider using this dial-up connection, the received information can be immediately delivered to a service provider near the receiver.

[0006] However, the intended receiver makes a dial-up connection to the service provider by itself and establishes a POP (PoP).
Unless the st Office Protocol) processing is performed, facsimile reception cannot be performed, so that there is a drawback that immediacy of facsimile communication cannot be ensured.

[0007] On the other hand, if a dial-up connection is made to a service provider at short time intervals, the received information can be received immediately.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a communication device capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet by a dial-up connection quickly.

[0009]

Means for Solving the Problems The first invention of the present application is:
In a communication device capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet by a dial-up connection,
When performing a facsimile communication via the Internet from the destination A to the destination B by a dial-up connection,
The destination A is notified to the destination B that the communication via the Internet has been executed using the PSTN.

In a second aspect of the present invention, a communication apparatus capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet via a dial-up connection uses a PSTN indicating that communication via the Internet via a dial-up connection has been executed. When the notification is made, a dial-up connection to the Internet is made, and facsimile communication information is received via the Internet by POP.

A third invention of the present application is the first invention, further comprising a selection means for selecting whether or not the communication is important communication based on a user operation, and dialing up from the destination A to the destination B. When the facsimile communication via the Internet is executed by the connection and the important communication is selected, the destination A is notified to the destination B of the execution of the communication via the Internet using the PSTN. If it is not selected, the destination A is not notified to the destination B that the communication via the Internet has been executed.

A fourth invention of the present application is the invention according to the second invention, further comprising time registration means for registering a time at which a POP process is executed based on a user operation, and dialing the Internet when the registered time comes. Connect up and PO
F is characterized by receiving facsimile communication information via the Internet by P.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in a communication apparatus capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet by dial-up connection, a notification that communication via the Internet has been executed is notified using the PSTN. In this case, a dial-up connection to the Internet based on the user's selection and a display means for displaying that the communication via the Internet has been executed and the destination information of the caller, and the POP via the Internet. Determining means for determining whether to receive facsimile communication information.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the fact that communication via the Internet has been executed is notified using the PSTN, based on the destination of the calling side. , Immediately dial-up connection, POP
And an operation mode registration unit for registering whether or not to receive facsimile communication information via the Internet.

A seventh invention of the present application is the invention according to the fifth and sixth inventions, wherein a dial-up connection is established,
Thus, when facsimile communication information is received via the Internet, all the facsimile communication information received by the service provider is received.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth to seventh aspects of the present invention, when it is notified that communication via the Internet has been executed, the communication management information is transmitted to the normal transmission / reception. Display means for displaying a list independently of the communication management information; and display means for displaying whether or not reception of facsimile communication information from the service provider has been completed in response to the notification. Features.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication method for performing facsimile communication via the Internet via a dial-up connection, wherein the facsimile communication via the Internet is performed from the destination A to the destination B via a dial-up connection. , Using the PSTN to notify that the communication from the destination A to the destination B has been performed via the Internet.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control method of a communication device capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet by a dial-up connection.
When notified that communication via the Internet has been executed using the PSTN, a dial-up connection is made to the Internet, and facsimile communication information is received via the Internet by POP.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication device control method capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet by dial-up connection.
When the PSTN is used to notify that the communication via the Internet has been executed, it displays that the communication via the Internet has been executed and the destination information of the calling party, and displays the information based on the user's selection. Dial-up connection to the Internet and determine whether or not to receive facsimile communication information via the Internet by POP.

According to the first and ninth aspects of the present invention, when facsimile communication via the Internet is executed in a usage mode of connecting to an Internet service provider by dial-up connection, the receiver can recognize that fact, It is possible to take appropriate measures.

According to the second and tenth aspects of the present invention, when facsimile communication via the Internet is executed in a use mode of connecting to an Internet service provider by dial-up connection, the receiver can recognize that fact, In addition, instantaneous reception from a service provider becomes possible, and an extremely convenient system can be provided.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when Internet communication is performed in a mode of connection to an Internet service provider through a dial-up connection, a notification of execution of communication using the PSTN is sent according to the importance of this communication. As a result, it is possible to ensure communication reliability even in communication via the Internet.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a system in which a user can always view received information at a specific time selected by a user, for example, after dinner, in a usage mode of connecting to an Internet service provider through a dial-up connection. .

In the fifth and eleventh inventions, a user who recognizes that a facsimile has been received via the Internet in a form of connection to an Internet service provider by a dial-up connection by a notification via the PSTN is important. Is determined, and if the importance is high, dial-up connection is immediately performed, facsimile communication information can be received via the Internet by POP, and a convenient system can be provided.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, in a use mode in which a facsimile reception via the Internet is recognized by a notification via the PSTN in a use mode of connecting to an Internet service provider through a dial-up connection, the destination of the calling side is determined according to the destination. Judgment, if the destination is important, dial-up connection is immediately made, facsimile communication information can be received via the Internet by POP, and a convenient system can be provided.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, facsimile communication information can be reliably received from an unimportant call destination via the Internet, and a convenient system can be provided. Further, in the eighth invention, a use mode in which a dial-up connection is used to connect to an Internet service provider,
A list of communication information currently received by a facsimile to a service provider can be understood, and a convenient system can be provided.

[0027]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to first and second embodiments 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 adding 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 modem 8 is based on 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 the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 20d, the ANSam transmitting circuit 10 transmits the 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 inputs 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 important communication button 22 used to store raw information of read data or encoded information, and to store received information or decoded information is stored in the memory circuit 18. This button is used to select important communication. When this button 22 is pressed, the signal line 22
A pressing pulse is generated at a.

The important communication display circuit 24 is a circuit for displaying that important communication has been selected. When a clear pulse is generated on the signal line 20f, "important communication is not displayed".
Thereafter, every time a press pulse is generated on the signal line 22a, “display important communication” → “do not display important communication” →
"Display important communication" is repeated. The important communication display circuit 24 outputs a signal of signal level "1" to the signal line 24a when "displaying important communication" is performed, and outputs a signal level "0" to the signal line 24a when "not displaying important communication". The signal of is output.

The operation unit 26 includes a one-touch dial, a speed dial, a numeric keypad, a * / # key, a set key, a start key, a registration key for the registration circuit 28, a registration key for the registration circuit 30, and a registration key for the registration circuit 32. , Other function keys, and the pressed key information is indicated by a signal line 26.
output to a.

The time registration circuit 28 is a circuit for accessing the service provider at a desired time and registering the desired access time via the signal line 28a in order to receive the information received to the service provider. is there.

The destination registering circuit 30 is a circuit for registering a destination for dial-up connection with a service provider via a signal line 30a.

The address registration circuit 32 corresponds to the destination of one-touch dialing and abbreviated dialing, and stores an IP address and an address (telephone number) when the PSTN is used on the signal line 3.
2a is a circuit for registering via 2a.

A facsimile apparatus A includes the configuration from the NCU 2 to the registration circuit 32 and a control circuit 20 described later.

The PSTN 40 is connected to the facsimile machine A by a signal line 2a, and is connected by a signal line 40c.
Connected to service provider 42. Furthermore, it is connected to the PSTN close to the facsimile machine B via the signal line 40b, and is connected to the facsimile machine B via the signal line 40a and to the service provider 44 via the signal line 40d.

The service provider 42 close to the facsimile machine A sends a signal to the Internet 48 via a signal line 48a.
Connected to. The service provider 44 close to the facsimile machine B transmits the Internet 4 via the signal line 48b.
8 is connected.

The facsimile apparatus B46 has the same functional blocks as the facsimile apparatus A from the NCU 2 to the registration circuit 32 (including the control circuit 20).

In the first embodiment of the present invention, the control circuit 20 of the facsimile apparatus A performs facsimile communication via the Internet by dial-up connection from the destination A (facsimile apparatus A) to the destination B (facsimile apparatus B). When executed, PST from destination A to destination B
Using N, control is performed to notify that communication through the Internet has been executed.

The control circuit 20 of the destination B (the facsimile machine B), which is notified that the communication has been executed via the Internet from the destination A to the destination B using the PSTN,
A dial-up connection is made, and reception of facsimile communication information via the Internet is controlled by POP.

FIGS. 2 to 6 are flowcharts showing the control flow of the control circuit 20 of the facsimile apparatuses A and B according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the first embodiment, the important communication button 22 and the display circuit 2 shown in FIG.
4. The time registration circuit 28 is not used.

In FIG. 2, the operation starts at S0 and S2
Then, a clear pulse is generated on the signal line 20f to turn off the important communication display circuit 24. In S4, the signal line 20a
To output the signal of the signal level "0" to turn off the CML. Further, in S6, a signal of the signal level “0” is output to the signal line 20d, and the ANSam signal is not transmitted.

In S8, information on the signal line 26a is input, and
It is determined whether or not registration in the registration circuit 30 has been selected. If the registration has been selected, the process proceeds to S10, where the telephone line of the service provider 42 is registered in the registration circuit 30 via the signal line 30a.
Proceed to S12. If it is not selected in S8, the process proceeds to S12.

In S12, the information of the signal line 26a is input, and it is determined whether or not the registration to the registration circuit 32 is selected. When the information is selected, the process proceeds to S14, and the destination (one-touch dialing) is transmitted through the signal line 32a. , Abbreviated dialing), the IP address and the PSTN address (telephone number) are registered in the registration circuit 32, and the process proceeds to S16. If it is not selected in S12, the process proceeds to S16.

In step S16, information on the signal line 26a is input, and it is determined whether or not a call is selected. If the call is selected, the process proceeds to step S22. If the call is not selected, the process proceeds to step S18. After executing other processing, the process proceeds to S20.

At S20, it is determined whether an incoming call has been selected. If an incoming call has been selected, the process proceeds to S54, and if no incoming call has been selected, the process proceeds to S4.

In S22, the information of the signal line 32a is inputted, and it is determined whether or not an IP address is registered corresponding to the destination. If the IP address is registered, the process proceeds to S24, and if not, the process proceeds to S44. move on.

In S24, the information of the signal line 30a is input, and a call is made to a dial-up destination (telephone number) to connect with a service provider. In S26, the signal line 20a
To output a signal of signal level "1", and turn on CML.

In step S28, a PPP (Point to Point Pro)
tocol) protocol, and in S30, TCP
/ IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet P
rotocol) run the protocol.

In S32, the facsimile information is stored in the MIME
(Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) format and transmitted by SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). In S34, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 20a, and the CML is turned off.

Next, in S36, a wait is carried out for 10 seconds,
At 38, the information of the signal line 32a is input and a call is made to the PSTN destination (telephone number) registered corresponding to the call destination. In S40, the signal level “1” is applied to the signal line 20a.
Is output, and the CML is turned on. In S42, a pre-procedure is performed. Here, the fact that the facsimile communication has been executed using the Internet is notified to the other party, and the process proceeds to S4.

In step S44, information on the signal line 32a is input, and a call is made to a PSTN destination (telephone number) registered corresponding to the call destination. In S46, the signal line 20a
To output a signal of signal level "1", and turn on CML. Then, the pre-procedure is transmitted in S48, the facsimile information is transmitted in S50, and the post-procedure is sequentially executed in S52, and the process proceeds to S4.

In S54, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 20a to turn on CML. Then, in S56, a pre-procedure is performed, and in S58, it is determined whether or not a notification that the communication by the Internet has been executed is given. If there is no notification that the communication has been performed, the process proceeds to S60.

In S60, the remaining pre-procedure is performed, in S62 the reception / recording of the image signal is performed, and in S64, the post-procedure is performed.

In S66, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 20a, and the CML is turned off. S68
Then, wait for 10 seconds, and in S70, the signal line 20a
To output a signal of signal level "1", and turn on CML.

Next, in S72, information on the signal line 30a is input, and a call is made to a dial-up destination (telephone number). In S74, the PPP protocol is executed. In S76, facsimile information by POP is received from the server and recorded. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S4.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that this embodiment is also described using the configuration shown in FIG.

In the second embodiment, the important communication button 22 and the display circuit 24 shown in FIG. 1 are further used in the first embodiment, and the Internet is connected from the destination A to the destination B by a dial-up connection. When the important communication is selected by referring to the display circuit 24 when the facsimile communication via the PC is executed, the destination A is notified to the destination B of the execution of the communication via the Internet using the PSTN, and If the communication is not selected, it is not notified that the communication via the Internet has been executed.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a part of the operation of the second embodiment which is different from that of the first embodiment (FIGS. 2 to 6).

In FIG. 7, S80 represents YES in S16 described above. Then, in S82, the signal line 2
4a is input and the display state of the important communication display circuit 24 is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S22 in S84.

Step S86 corresponds to step S34 described above. In S88, the state of the important communication display circuit 24 stored in S82 is determined, and if it is displayed, S92 (S36).
If not, the process proceeds to S90 (S4).

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that this embodiment is also described using the configuration shown in FIG.

In the third embodiment, in the first and second embodiments described above, the time at which the POP process is executed is further registered in the time registration circuit 28, and when the registered time comes, dial-up connection is performed and the POP processing is performed. As a result, facsimile communication information via the Internet is received. Here, the processing of the third embodiment will be described on the premise of the processing of the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a part of the operation of the second embodiment which is different from that of the first embodiment (FIGS. 2 to 6).

In FIG. 8, S100 represents S6 described above. Then, in S102, the information of the signal line 26a is input, and it is determined whether or not registration in the registration circuit 28 has been selected. If selected, the process proceeds to S104, and if not, the process proceeds to S106 (S8).

In S104, PO is output via the signal line 28a.
The time at which the P processing is performed is registered in the registration circuit 28. For example 8:
00, 13:00, and 18:00 are registered. After this, S
The process proceeds to S8 at 106.

In S108, NO in S20 is performed.
Then, in S110, the information of the signal line 28a is input,
It is determined whether or not the time registered in the registration circuit 28 has come. If the time has come, the process proceeds to S114 (S70), and if not, the process proceeds to S112 (S4).

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to the fourth and fifth embodiments of the present invention.

An NCU (network control unit) 102 connects a telephone network to a terminal of the line, controls connection of a telephone exchange network, and switches to a data communication path in order to use the telephone network for data communication and the like. Or to maintain a loop. If the signal level (signal line 120a) from control circuit 120 is "0", NCU 102 connects telephone line 102a to telephone set 104, and if the signal level is "1", NCU 102 connects telephone line 102a. It is connected to the facsimile machine side. In a normal state, the telephone line 102a is connected to the telephone 104.

Hybrid circuit 106 separates the transmission system signal and the reception system signal, sends the transmission signal from addition circuit 112 to telephone line 102a via NCU 102, and transmits the signal from the other party via NCU 102. The signal is received and sent to the modem 108 via the signal line 106a.

The modulator / demodulator 108 is compliant with ITU-T Recommendation V.
8, V.I. 21, V.I. 27ter, V.I. 29, V.I. 17,
V. The modulation and the demodulation are performed based on the signal line 34, and each transmission mode is designated by the signal line 120c. The modem 108 receives the signal output on the signal line 120b, outputs the modulated data on the signal line 108a, receives the received signal output on the signal line 106a, and outputs the demodulated data on the signal line 108b. Output.

The ANSam sending circuit 110 outputs ANSam
This is a circuit for transmitting a signal. When a signal of signal level “1” is output to the signal line 120d, the signal line 110
a when the signal of signal level “0” is output to the signal line 120 d,
No signal is output at 0a.

The addition circuit 112 inputs the information of the signal line 108a and the information of the signal line 110a, and outputs the result of addition to the signal line 112a. Read circuit 114
Is for reading an image of a document and outputting the read image data to a signal line 114a. The recording circuit 116
The information output to the signal line 120e is sequentially recorded line by line.

The memory circuit 118 is used to store raw information of read data or encoded information, and also stores received information or decoded information.

The operation unit 122 includes a one-touch dial, a speed dial, a numeric keypad, a * / # key, a registration circuit 124,
It has a registration key for 128 and 130, a set key, a start key, and other function keys, and pressed key information is output to the signal line 122a.

The important destination registering circuit 124 immediately dial-up-connects to the service provider upon receiving a notification that facsimile communication has been performed via the Internet via the PSTN after communication has been performed via the Internet. An important destination for executing facsimile reception from a service provider is registered via a signal line 124a.

When the display circuit 126 is notified via the PSTN that communication via the Internet has been performed, the display circuit 126 inputs the terminal information of the calling side to the information output to the signal line 120f. And a display circuit.

The destination registration circuit 128 stores the destination for dial-up connection with the service provider on the signal line 128.
This is a circuit for registration via a.

The address registration circuit 130 corresponds to the destination of one-touch dialing and speed dialing, and stores an IP address,
And a circuit for registering an address (telephone number) when using the PSTH via the signal line 130a.

The reception button 132 is a button to be pressed when performing reception from a service provider by POP processing. When the button is pressed, a pressing pulse is generated on the signal line 132a.

The above-mentioned receive button 132 from NCU 102
The facsimile apparatus A includes the above configuration and a control circuit 120 described later.

The PSTN 140 is connected to the signal line 102a.
Is connected to the facsimile apparatus A by the signal line 140c.
Is connected to the service provider 142. Furthermore, it is connected to the PSTN near the facsimile machine B via the signal line 140b, and is connected to the facsimile machine B via the signal line 140a beyond the signal line 140b, and to the service provider 144 via the signal line 140d.

The service provider 142 near the facsimile machine A is connected to the Internet 148 via a signal line 148a. The service provider 144 near the facsimile machine B is connected to the Internet 148 via the signal line 148b.

The facsimile apparatus B 146 is, like the facsimile apparatus A, provided with a reception button 132 from the NCU 102.
(Including the control circuit 120).

Further, in the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the control circuit 20 of the facsimile apparatus A performs facsimile communication via the Internet by a dial-up connection from the destination A (facsimile apparatus A) to the destination B (facsimile apparatus B). If executed, PSTN from destination A to destination B
To control that communication through the Internet has been executed.

Further, the control circuit 120 of the notified destination B (the facsimile apparatus B) displays that communication via the Internet has been executed, and displays destination information of the calling side.
Dial-up connection and PO
P determines whether to receive facsimile communication information via the Internet.

In the facsimile apparatus B, the communication management information notified of the fact that the communication via the Internet has been executed is displayed in a list independently of the management information relating to normal transmission and reception. Further, it displays whether reception of facsimile communication information from the service provider corresponding to the notification has been completed.

FIGS. 10 to 15 are flowcharts showing the control flow of the control circuit 120 of the facsimile apparatuses A and B in the fourth embodiment. In this embodiment, the important destination registration circuit 124 is not used.

In FIG. 10, the operation starts in S200, and in S202, 1 is set to a communication number for managing transmission, reception and the like. In S204, 1 is set to the communication number (Internet communication number) notified by the PSTN that facsimile communication has been performed via the Internet.

In S206, nothing is displayed on the display circuit 126 by the signal line 120f. In S208, a signal of signal level “0” is output to the signal line 120a, and the CML is turned off. In S210, the signal line 120d
And outputs a signal of signal level "0", and does not send out the ANSam signal.

Next, in S212, the information of the signal line 122a is input, and it is determined whether or not registration in the registration circuit 128 has been selected.
The telephone number of the service provider is registered in the registration circuit 128 via 8a, and the process proceeds to S216. If not selected, the process directly proceeds to S216.

In S216, the information of the signal line 122a is input, and it is determined whether or not the registration to the registration circuit 130 is selected. When the registration is selected, the process proceeds to S218, and the destination (one-touch dialing) is transmitted through the signal line 130a. , Abbreviated dialing), the IP address and the PSTN address (telephone number) are registered in the registration circuit 130, and the process proceeds to S220. If not, the process proceeds to S220.

In S220, the information on the signal line 122a is input, and it is determined whether or not the call is selected. If the call is selected, the process proceeds to S232, and if the call is not selected, the process proceeds to S232.
Proceed to 22.

In S222, it is determined whether or not an incoming call has been selected. If an incoming call has been selected, the process proceeds to S268. If no incoming call has been selected, the process proceeds to S224, where other processing is performed, and the process proceeds to S226. .

In step S226, information on the signal line 132a is input, and it is determined whether the reception button 132 has selected reception from the service provider.
The process proceeds to S290, and if not selected, the process proceeds to S228. S
At 228, the information of the signal line 122a is input, and it is determined whether or not the output of the communication result report is selected. If it is selected, the process proceeds to S300, and if not, the process proceeds to S230.

At S230, information on signal line 122a is input, and PSTN is received to notify that there is reception via the Internet.
List notified via, and its communication (reception)
It is determined whether or not the output of the reception result report via the Internet indicating whether or not the terminal has been received to the terminal by the POP processing from the Internet is selected, and if it is selected, the process proceeds to S302, and if not, the process proceeds to S208. .

In S232, it is determined whether or not an IP address is registered at the destination where the call is selected via the signal line 130a. If the IP address is registered, the process proceeds to S234, and if not, the process proceeds to S258. move on.

Step S234 indicates that information on the signal line 128a is input and a call is made to a dial-up destination (telephone number). In S236, a signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 120a, and the CML is turned on. Then, the PPP protocol is executed in S238, and the TCP / IP is executed in S240.

Next, in S242, facsimile information is transmitted in the MIME format by SMTP. S
At 244, a signal of signal level “0” is output to the signal line 120a, and the CML is turned off.

At S246, corresponding to the communication number,
The communication date and time and the number of communication sheets are stored in the control circuit 120. Then, in S248, the value of the communication number is incremented by one, and in S250, a wait of 10 seconds is performed. further,
In step S252, information on the signal line 130a is input, and a call is made to a PSTN destination registered corresponding to the call destination.
At 254, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 120a, and the CML is turned on.

Then, in S256, the pre-procedure is executed.
Here, the fact that the facsimile communication has been executed using the Internet is notified to the partner machine, and the process proceeds to S208.

In S258, the information of the signal line 130a is inputted, and the PST registered corresponding to the call destination is entered.
Place a call to N destinations. In S260, a signal of signal level “1” is output to the signal line 120a to turn on the CML,
At 262, facsimile information is transmitted.

At S 264, the destination, the communication date and time, and the number of communication sheets are stored in control circuit 120 in correspondence with the communication number. Next, in S266, the value of the communication number is incremented by one, and the process proceeds to S208.

At S268, a signal of signal level "1" is output to signal line 120a, and CML is turned on. S
In 270, a pre-procedure is performed. In S272, it is determined whether or not the notification is that communication using the Internet has been performed. If the notification is received, the process proceeds to S274. If not, the process proceeds to S282.

At S274, a signal of signal level "1" is output to signal line 120a, and CML is turned on. S276
Then, the fact that there is a reception via the Internet and the destination of the reception are displayed on the display circuit 126 via the signal line 120f. Then, in S278, the control circuit 120 stores the destination, the communication date and time, the number of communication, and the non-reception from the service provider, corresponding to the Internet communication number. Further, in S280, the value of the Internet communication number is incremented by one, and the process proceeds to S208.

In S282, a signal of signal level "1" is output to signal line 120a, and CML is turned on. S
At 284, facsimile information is received and recorded. S
At 286, the destination, the communication date and time, and the number of communication sheets are stored in the control circuit 120 corresponding to the communication number. Further S
At 288, the value of the communication number is incremented by one and S
Proceed to 208.

At S290, a signal of signal level "1" is output to signal line 120a, and CML is turned on. S
At 292, information on the signal line 128a is input and a call is made to a dial-up destination (telephone number).

Next, in S294, the PPP protocol is executed. In S296, facsimile information by POP is received from the server and recorded. In S298, the service provider responds to the communication received corresponding to the Internet communication number. Is stored in the control circuit 120. Thereafter, in S299, the display of the display circuit 126 is erased via the signal line 120f, and the process proceeds to S208.

In S300, the communication number corresponds to
The destination of the last 20 communications, the communication date and time, and the number of communications are printed. In S302, the destination, communication date and time, and the number of communications of the last 20 communications corresponding to the Internet communication number are printed (if there is no output from the service provider, these are also printed), and the process proceeds to S208.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that, also in the fifth embodiment, description will be made using the configuration of FIG. 9 described above.

This fifth embodiment is different from the fourth embodiment in that
By using the important destination registration circuit 124, when a notification that the facsimile communication via the Internet has been executed by the above-described dial-up connection is received only for the destination registered in the registration circuit 124, the dial-up is performed. Execute POP processing by connection,
This is for executing processing for immediately receiving facsimile communication information via the Internet. When the POP process is executed by this dial-up connection and facsimile communication information is received via the Internet, all the facsimile communication information addressed to the own device received by the service provider is received.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a part of the operation of the fifth embodiment that is different from that of the fourth embodiment (FIGS. 10 to 15).

In FIG. 16, S310 corresponds to S2 described above.
10 is shown. Then, in S312, the signal line 1
22a, and determines whether or not registration in the registration circuit 124 has been selected.
If not, the process proceeds to S316 (S212).

In S 314, when it is notified via the PSTN that there has been communication via the Internet via the signal line 124 a, the important destination for immediately accessing the service provider is registered in the registration circuit 124. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S316 (S212).

Step S318 corresponds to step S180 described above. Then, in S320, it is determined whether or not the currently received destination is registered in the registration circuit 124. If the destination is registered, the process proceeds to S322, and if not, the process proceeds to S328.
Proceed to (S208).

At S322, a wait of 10 seconds is performed, and at S32
In step 4, the processes from S290 to S298 are performed. Here, all the reception information stored in the service provider is received by POP processing and printed.
Then, the process proceeds to S208 in S126.

In the above embodiment, a 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. Of course, it can be applied to the data communication control in the integrated data processing system.

[0123]

As described above, according to the first and ninth inventions of the present application, the case where the facsimile communication via the Internet is executed in the use mode of connecting to the Internet service provider by dial-up connection. In addition, the receiver can recognize that fact, and can take appropriate measures, thereby providing a convenient system.

According to the second and tenth aspects of the present application, when facsimile communication via the Internet is executed in a use mode of connecting to an Internet service provider by dial-up connection,
That fact can be recognized, and prompt reception from the service provider becomes possible, so that a convenient system can be provided.

Further, according to the third aspect of the present invention, when Internet communication is performed in a mode of connection to an Internet service provider by dial-up connection, communication using PSTN is performed according to the importance of this communication. Execution can be notified, and communication reliability can be ensured even in communication via the Internet.

Further, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in the usage mode of connecting to the Internet service provider by dial-up connection, the reception information can be always seen at a specific time selected by the user, for example, after dinner. System can be provided.

Further, according to the fifth and eleventh aspects of the present invention, a user who recognizes by facsimile reception via the Internet in the form of connection to a service provider of the Internet via dial-up connection, by notification via the PSTN. However, the importance is determined, and if the importance is high, a dial-up connection is made immediately, and the POP enables reception of facsimile communication information via the Internet, thereby providing a convenient system.

Further, according to the sixth aspect of the present application, in the use mode of connecting to an Internet service provider through a dial-up connection, if a facsimile reception via the Internet is recognized by a notification via the PSTN, Judgment is made based on the destination of the caller, and if the destination is important, dial-up connection is immediately made. By POP, facsimile communication information can be received via the Internet, and a convenient system can be provided.

Further, according to the seventh invention of the present application, facsimile communication information can be reliably received from an unimportant call destination via the Internet, and a convenient system can be provided. Further, according to the eighth aspect of the present application, a list of communication information currently being facsimile-received to a service provider can be understood in a usage form of connecting to a service provider of the Internet by dial-up connection, and a convenient system. Can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing first to third embodiments of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the third embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing fourth and fifth embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the operation of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the operation of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the operation of the fifth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2, 102: NCU, 4, 104: Telephone, 6, 106: Hybrid circuit, 8, 108: Modulator / demodulator, 10, 110: ANSam transmission circuit, 12, 112: Addition circuit, 14, 114: Reading circuit, 16 , 116: recording circuit, 18, 118: memory circuit, 20, 120: control circuit, 22: important communication button, 24: important communication display circuit, 26, 122: operation unit, 28, 30, 32, 128, 130 ... Registration circuit, 40, 140 PSTN, 42, 44, 142, 144 Service provider, 46, 146 Facsimile machine B, 48, 148 Internet, 124 important destination display circuit, 126 display circuit, 132 reception button .

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A communication device capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet via a dial-up connection, wherein when performing facsimile communication via the Internet from a destination A to a destination B via a dial-up connection,
A communication device for notifying from a destination A to a destination B that communication via the Internet has been executed using a PSTN. 2. A communication apparatus capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet via a dial-up connection, wherein when a notification that communication via the Internet has been executed via a dial-up connection is notified using a PSTN, A communication device which is connected to the Internet by dial-up and receives facsimile communication information via the Internet by POP. 3. A facsimile communication according to claim 1, further comprising a selection unit for selecting whether or not the communication is important communication based on a user operation, and performing a facsimile communication via the Internet from a destination A to a destination B by a dial-up connection. In this case, if important communication has been selected, the destination A notifies the destination B that communication via the Internet has been executed using the PSTN. If important communication has not been selected, the destination A sends the destination to the destination B. A communication device which does not notify B that communication via the Internet has been executed. 4. The method according to claim 2, further comprising time registration means for registering a time at which a POP process is executed based on a user's operation. A communication device for receiving facsimile communication information. 5. A communication device capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet by a dial-up connection, wherein when a notification that the communication via the Internet has been executed is notified by using the PSTN, the communication via the Internet is performed. Display means for displaying that communication has been executed and destination information of the calling side, and whether to perform facsimile communication information via the Internet by POP by dial-up connection based on the user's selection. A communication device, comprising: a determination unit that determines whether or not the communication device is a communication device. 6. A method according to claim 5, wherein when the communication via the Internet is notified by using the PSTN, a dial-up connection is immediately performed based on the destination of the calling side, and the POP is performed. A communication device comprising an operation mode registration unit for registering whether to receive facsimile communication information via the Internet. 7. The method according to claim 5, wherein when dial-up connection is performed and facsimile communication information is received via the Internet by POP,
A communication device for receiving all facsimile communication information received by a service provider. 8. The communication management information according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the communication management information is independent of communication management information related to normal transmission / reception when notified that communication via the Internet has been executed. A communication apparatus comprising: display means for displaying a list in a form of a list; and display means for displaying whether reception of facsimile communication information from a service provider has been completed in response to the notification. 9. A communication method for performing facsimile communication via the Internet via a dial-up connection, comprising: executing facsimile communication via the Internet from a destination A to a destination B via a dial-up connection;
A communication method, which uses a PSTN to notify that a communication via the Internet has been executed from a destination A to a destination B. 10. A method for controlling a communication device capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet by a dial-up connection, wherein when the communication via the Internet is notified using the PSTN, A facsimile communication information via the Internet by POP by dial-up connection. 11. A control method for a communication device capable of performing facsimile communication via the Internet by a dial-up connection, wherein when the communication via the Internet is notified using the PSTN, In addition to displaying the fact that the communication via the Internet has been executed and the destination information of the calling side, based on the user's selection, dial-up connection to the Internet is performed, and facsimile communication information is received via the Internet by POP. A method for controlling a communication device, comprising: determining whether or not the communication device is a communication device.