JPS6010971A - Facsimile communication system - Google Patents
Facsimile communication systemInfo
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- JPS6010971A JPS6010971A JP58119039A JP11903983A JPS6010971A JP S6010971 A JPS6010971 A JP S6010971A JP 58119039 A JP58119039 A JP 58119039A JP 11903983 A JP11903983 A JP 11903983A JP S6010971 A JPS6010971 A JP S6010971A
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- facsimile
- signal
- computer
- facsimile machine
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【発明の詳細な説明】
（イ）発明の技術分野
本発明はファクシミリ通信システムに係り、特にファク
シミリ装置が自動受信状態に置かれてい勉
ない場合の制御態様を改善したファクシミリ通信システ
ムに関する。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (a) Technical Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile communication system, and more particularly to a facsimile communication system with an improved control mode when a facsimile machine is placed in an automatic receiving state and is not being studied.
（Ｇ）技術の背景
ファクシミリ装置が公衆通信回線を介して電子計算機へ
接続され１、それとの間でデータ転送を行なう形式のも
のがある。このようなファクシミリ通信システムには、
その構成上ファクシミリ装置と電子計算機との間で首尾
よいデータ転送のためのファクシミリ手順を進めて行け
ない状況に陥ることがあるので、これを解決し得る技術
手段の開発が要望されている。(G) Background of the Technology There is a type of facsimile machine that is connected to a computer via a public communication line1, and data is transferred between the facsimile machine and the computer. This type of facsimile communication system includes
Because of the structure of the facsimile machine, it is sometimes difficult to proceed with the facsimile procedure for successful data transfer between the facsimile machine and the electronic computer, so there is a need for the development of technical means that can solve this problem.
（ハ）従来技術と問題点
従来の上述したようなファクシミリ通信システムにおい
て、電子計算機側からファクシミリ装置へデータ転送を
行なうべくこれに発呼した時、ファクシミリ装置が自動
受信状態にあれば、そのファクシミリ装置から送出され
るデータ信号に応答して電子計算機とファクシミリ装置
との間でファクシミリ手順が自動的に開始される。(c) Prior art and problems In the conventional facsimile communication system as described above, when a computer makes a call to a facsimile machine to transfer data, if the facsimile machine is in the automatic receiving state, the facsimile A facsimile procedure is automatically initiated between the electronic computer and the facsimile machine in response to data signals sent by the device.
しかし、ファクシミリ装置が自動受信状態にセントされ
ていない場合に、呼出音が発生されるようになっている
が、これに応答して操作者が受話器を取り上げた場合に
は無応答状態になってしまうという不具合がある。However, if the facsimile machine is not set to automatic reception mode, a ring tone is generated, but if the operator picks up the handset in response to this, the facsimile machine becomes unanswered. There is a problem with it being stored away.
仁）発明の目的
本発明は上述したような欠点を解決すべ〈発明されたも
ので、その目的はファクシミリ装置が自動受信状態にな
くともその操作者に音声ガイダンスを与えてファクシミ
リ手順を正常に進行させ得るファクシミリ通信システム
を提供することにある。OBJECT OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned drawbacks, and its purpose is to provide voice guidance to the operator of a facsimile machine to successfully complete a facsimile procedure even if the facsimile machine is not in an automatic receiving state. The object of the present invention is to provide a facsimile communication system that can
け）発明の構成
そして、この目的達成のため、本発明システムはファク
シミリ装置と、公衆通信回路と、これに接続されるデー
タ送受部とを有して構成されるファクシミリ通信システ
ム内の上記データ送受部に、上記ファクシミリ装置の発
する被呼識別信号を規定時間内に受信したか否かを検出
する回路及び音声ガイダンス出力部を設け、上記検出回
路による上記ファクシミリ装置の自動受信にないことの
検出に応答して上記音声ガイダンス出力部から上記ファ
クシミリ装置へ音声ガイダンス信号を送出するように構
成したものである。g) Structure of the Invention In order to achieve this object, the system of the present invention provides the above data transmission and reception in a facsimile communication system that includes a facsimile machine, a public communication circuit, and a data transmission and reception section connected thereto. The section is provided with a circuit for detecting whether or not the called identification signal emitted by the facsimile device is received within a specified time and a voice guidance output section, so that the detection circuit can detect that the facsimile device is not automatically receiving the signal. In response, the voice guidance output section sends a voice guidance signal to the facsimile machine.
（へ）発明の実施例 以下、添付図面を参照して本発明の詳細な説明する。(f) Examples of the invention Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
添付図面は本発明の一実施例を示す。この図において、
１はファクシミリ装置で、これにはスピーカが備えられ
ていると共に、送受話器２が接続されている。ファクシ
ミリ装置１は公衆通信回線３を介して網制御ユニッｌ−
（ＮＣＵ）４へ接続されている。このユニット４は電子
計算機５の網制御ユニット制御部５Ａによって制御され
るようになっている。The accompanying drawings illustrate one embodiment of the invention. In this diagram,
Reference numeral 1 denotes a facsimile machine, which is equipped with a speaker and is connected to a handset 2. The facsimile machine 1 communicates with the network control unit l-via the public communication line 3.
(NCU) 4. This unit 4 is controlled by a network control unit controller 5A of the computer 5.
その網制御ユニット４と電子計算ｔａ５との間にファク
シミリ接続装置６が設けられている。ファクシミリ接続
装置６には、被呼識別信号検出回路６Ａ、ファクシミリ
用モデム６Ｂ、及び音声増幅部６Ｃがあって、検出回路
６Ａは電子計算機５へ接続され、ファクシミリ用モデム
６Ｂは電子計算機５のファクシミリ信号入出力部５Ｂへ
接続され、音声増幅部６Ｃは電子計算機５の音声合成出
力部５Ｃへ接続されている。A facsimile connection device 6 is provided between the network control unit 4 and the electronic calculation ta5. The facsimile connection device 6 includes a called identification signal detection circuit 6A, a facsimile modem 6B, and a voice amplification section 6C. It is connected to the signal input/output section 5B, and the voice amplification section 6C is connected to the voice synthesis output section 5C of the computer 5.
次に、上述の構成になる本発明システムの動作を説明す
る。Next, the operation of the system of the present invention configured as described above will be explained.
ファクシミリ装置１が自動受信状態にセットさている場
合に、電子計算機５がファクシミリ装置１とデータ転送
を行なうべく、電子計算機５の制御の下にある網制御ユ
ニット４から発呼信号がファクシミリ装置１へ送られる
。ファクシミリ装置１は自動受信状態にあるから発呼信
号が来ると、これに応答してファクシミリ装置１から被
呼識別信号が送出され、この信号を検出回路６Ａで検出
してその検出信号を電子計算機５へ送って電子計算機５
とファクシミリ装置１との間に従来通りのファクシミリ
手順を自動的に開始させる。これにより、ファクシミリ
データは電子計算機５のファクシミリ信号入出力部５Ｂ
から、ファクシミリ用モデム６Ｂ、網制御ユニット４、
そして公衆通信回線３を経てファクシミリ装置１へ送ら
れ、そこでハードコピー化されて出力される。When the facsimile machine 1 is set to automatic reception mode, a calling signal is sent from the network control unit 4 under the control of the computer 5 to the facsimile machine 1 in order for the computer 5 to transfer data with the facsimile machine 1. Sent. Since the facsimile machine 1 is in an automatic receiving state, when a calling signal is received, the facsimile machine 1 sends out a called identification signal in response to the call signal, and the detection circuit 6A detects this signal and transmits the detection signal to the electronic computer. Send to computer 5
A conventional facsimile procedure is automatically started between the facsimile machine 1 and the facsimile machine 1. As a result, the facsimile data is transferred to the facsimile signal input/output section 5B of the electronic computer 5.
, facsimile modem 6B, network control unit 4,
It is then sent to the facsimile machine 1 via the public communication line 3, where it is converted into a hard copy and output.
ファクシミリ装置１が自動受信状態にセントされていな
いと、上述のようにして網制御ユニット４から発呼信号
が送出されたとしても、規定時間経過時に被呼識別信号
検出回路６Ａで被呼識別信号を検出することはない。そ
の旨を表わす信号が電子計算機５へ送られて音声ガイダ
ンス信号を音声合成出力部５Ｃから出力する。この信号
は音声増幅部６Ｃ１網制御ユニット４、そして公衆通信
回線３を経てファクシミリ装置１へ送られ、そのスピー
カから音声ガイダンスを発して操作者に適切な処置を執
らしめてファクシミリ手順の開始を生じさせる。これに
より、電子計算機５からファクシミリ装置１ヘフアクシ
ミリデータが送られるようになる。If the facsimile machine 1 is not set to the automatic receiving state, even if the network control unit 4 sends out the calling signal as described above, the called identification signal detection circuit 6A will detect the called identification signal after the specified time elapses. will not be detected. A signal indicating this is sent to the computer 5, and a voice guidance signal is output from the voice synthesis output section 5C. This signal is sent to the facsimile machine 1 via the voice amplification unit 6C1, network control unit 4, and public communication line 3, which emits voice guidance from its speakers to prompt the operator to take appropriate action and initiate the facsimile procedure. . This allows the computer 5 to send facsimile data to the facsimile device 1.
このようにして、従来システムでは生ずることがあった
無応答状態は回避出来、ファクシミリ装置と電子計算機
とのマンマシンインターフェースの質の向上となる。又
、公衆通信回線に接続される不特定多数のファクシミリ
装置の電子計算機への接続が容易となる。In this way, the unresponsive state that sometimes occurs in conventional systems can be avoided, and the quality of the man-machine interface between the facsimile machine and the electronic computer is improved. Furthermore, it becomes easy to connect an unspecified number of facsimile devices connected to a public communication line to a computer.
なお、上記実施例は電子計算機を使用するシステム構成
の中で示したが、本発明の要旨からしてこれのみに限定
されるものではない。It should be noted that although the above embodiment has been shown in a system configuration using an electronic computer, the invention is not limited to this in view of the gist of the invention.
（ト）発明の効果
以上述べたように、本発明によれば、
■システムが休止状態に陥るのを回避する手段を提供出
来、
■これによりマンマシンインターフェースの質を向上さ
せ、
■不特定多数のファクシミリ装置の電子計算機への接続
を容易にする等の効果が得られる。(G) Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, ■ it is possible to provide a means for preventing the system from falling into a hibernation state, ■ it improves the quality of the man-machine interface, and ■ an unspecified number of people. Effects such as facilitating the connection of a facsimile device to a computer can be obtained.
添付図面は本発明の一実施例を示す図である。
図中、工ばファクシミリ装置、３は公衆通信回線、４は
網制御ユニット、５は電子計算機、６はファクシミリ接
続装置、５Ｃは音声合成出力部、６Ａは被呼識別信号検
出回路である。The accompanying drawings illustrate one embodiment of the invention. In the figure, 3 is a facsimile machine, 3 is a public communication line, 4 is a network control unit, 5 is a computer, 6 is a facsimile connection device, 5C is a voice synthesis output section, and 6A is a called identification signal detection circuit.
Claims (2)
接続されるデータ送受部とを有して構成されるファクシ
ミリ通信システム内の上記データ送受部に、上記ファク
シミリ装置の発する被呼識別信号を規定時間内に受信し
たか否かを検出する回路及び音声ガイダンス出力部とを
設け、上記検出回路による上記ファクシミリ装置の自動
受信にないことの検出に応答して上記音声ガイダンス出
力部から上記ファクシミリ装置へ音声ガイダンス信号を
送出するように構成したことを特徴とするファクシミリ
通信システム。(1) A called identification signal emitted by the facsimile machine is specified for the data transmitter/receiver in the facsimile communication system that includes a facsimile machine, a public communication line, and a data transmitter/receiver connected to the facsimile machine. A circuit and an audio guidance output unit are provided to detect whether or not reception has been received within a time, and in response to detection by the detection circuit that the facsimile device does not automatically receive the information, the audio guidance output unit outputs the audio guidance to the facsimile device. A facsimile communication system characterized by being configured to send out voice guidance signals.
回線に接続され、上記電子計算機によって制御される網
制御ユニットと、上記電子計算機と上記網制御ユニット
との間に介設されたファクシミリ接続装置とより成り、
上記検出回路は上記ファクシミリ接続装置に設けられ、
上記音声ガイダンス出力部は上記電子計算機に設けられ
て構成されたことを特徴とする特許請求の範囲第１項記
載のファクシミリ通信システム。(2) The data transmission/reception unit includes a computer, a network control unit connected to the public communication line and controlled by the computer, and a facsimile connection provided between the computer and the network control unit. It consists of a device,
The detection circuit is provided in the facsimile connection device,
2. The facsimile communication system according to claim 1, wherein said voice guidance output section is provided in said computer.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP58119039A JPS6010971A (en) | 1983-06-30 | 1983-06-30 | Facsimile communication system |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP58119039A JPS6010971A (en) | 1983-06-30 | 1983-06-30 | Facsimile communication system |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPS6010971A true JPS6010971A (en) | 1985-01-21 |
| JPH0218788B2 JPH0218788B2 (en) | 1990-04-26 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP58119039A Granted JPS6010971A (en) | 1983-06-30 | 1983-06-30 | Facsimile communication system |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JPS6010971A (en) |
Cited By (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPS61230566A (en) * | 1985-04-05 | 1986-10-14 | Canon Inc | Data communication equipment |
| JPS62195973A (en) * | 1986-02-24 | 1987-08-29 | Sharp Corp | Transmission informing system in facsimile equipment |
| JPS62195974A (en) * | 1986-02-24 | 1987-08-29 | Sharp Corp | Transmission informing system in facsimile equipment |
| JPS6359158A (en) * | 1986-08-29 | 1988-03-15 | Hitachi Ltd | Facsimile response equipment |
| JPS63257372A (en) * | 1987-04-15 | 1988-10-25 | Hitachi Ltd | Facsimile reply system |
| JPH01170259A (en) * | 1987-12-25 | 1989-07-05 | Ricoh Co Ltd | Control system for facsimile equipment |
| US5409095A (en) * | 1992-07-30 | 1995-04-25 | Toyokanetsu Kabushiki Kaisha | Sorting apparatus |
Citations (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPS5887970A (en) * | 1981-11-20 | 1983-05-25 | Canon Inc | Facsimile device |
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1983
- 1983-06-30 JP JP58119039A patent/JPS6010971A/en active Granted
Patent Citations (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPS5887970A (en) * | 1981-11-20 | 1983-05-25 | Canon Inc | Facsimile device |
Cited By (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPS61230566A (en) * | 1985-04-05 | 1986-10-14 | Canon Inc | Data communication equipment |
| JPS62195973A (en) * | 1986-02-24 | 1987-08-29 | Sharp Corp | Transmission informing system in facsimile equipment |
| JPS62195974A (en) * | 1986-02-24 | 1987-08-29 | Sharp Corp | Transmission informing system in facsimile equipment |
| JPS6359158A (en) * | 1986-08-29 | 1988-03-15 | Hitachi Ltd | Facsimile response equipment |
| JPS63257372A (en) * | 1987-04-15 | 1988-10-25 | Hitachi Ltd | Facsimile reply system |
| JPH01170259A (en) * | 1987-12-25 | 1989-07-05 | Ricoh Co Ltd | Control system for facsimile equipment |
| US5409095A (en) * | 1992-07-30 | 1995-04-25 | Toyokanetsu Kabushiki Kaisha | Sorting apparatus |
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| JPH0218788B2 (en) | 1990-04-26 |
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