JPS6083459A - Automatic address display system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To eliminate the need to write addresses for facsimile communication by sending addressee information prior to the transmission of an original. CONSTITUTION:When a facsimile device originates, the facsimile device reads a part #1 in a memory once an operator selects one of dial numbers #1 and #2, i.e. #1, and sends an addressee telephone number in the area 2. When an addressee facsimile device answers to enter a communication state, the contents of an area 3 are read out. A character code signal is stored in the area 3, so the facsimile device converts it into an image signal, which is transmitted to the reception side. Then, the original is scanned to transmit a facsimile image signal.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Technical Field] The present invention relates to simplifying the operation of communication using a facsimile device.

[Prior art]

A facsimile machine is usually installed along with a telephone in a telephone line network having an exchange, and transmits and receives image signals through the telephone line. Recently, in order to simplify the use of facsimile machines, there has been an increase in the number of facsimile machines that generate dial signals and connect to other parties without using a telephone. In this case, enter the telephone number of the other party stored in advance in the memory of the facsimile machine, for example, in speed dial format (approximately 1 to 3 digits) using the dial keys provided on the facsimile machine. Dial signal (
Connect the DP or PB) to the sender. Further, the method of use is often made by the side sending the manuscript.

The receiving side is automatically activated by an incoming signal (bell signal, etc.) from the telephone exchange, connects the line, performs the necessary procedures as a facsimile receiver, receives the image signal from the sending side, and records it. It is designed to be reproduced on paper. 2. Description of the Related Art Facsimile machines that function as both transmitters and receivers are widely used. However, facsimile machines are relatively expensive, and rather than being used individually, one unit is used by each department or company in a company. Therefore, it is necessary to determine to whom the received recording paper is addressed among the many people (or departments) using the facsimile machine before distributing it. Therefore, on the sending side, it is necessary to write the recipient's address on a part of the manuscript, or to prepare a separate manuscript with the address written on it and add it to the beginning of the main text (the manuscript to be sent). If you write the addressee's address on a part of the manuscript, the manuscript may not be usable for other purposes, and if you write the addressee's address on a separate sheet of paper, you will not need to waste that much material, and you will not be able to transmit it. There were disadvantages such as increased time and therefore transmission costs. Also, writing the address each time is a waste of time.

[Purpose of the invention]

The present invention has been made in order to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks, and is intended to automatically add the address of the person to whom originals are usually sent using a facsimile machine before transmission.

[Structure of the invention]

The configuration of the present invention includes a means for transmitting a dial signal according to a dial number stored inside a facsimile machine, and a means for storing character information representing a destination corresponding to the dial number, and transmits a document. This automatic destination display method in a facsimile machine is characterized by converting the character information into an image signal or transmitting it as a character code, and converting it into an image signal and recording it on the receiving side. This will be explained in detail below.

〔Example〕

FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a dial number storage memory for explaining the present invention in detail.

In FIG. 1, the memo IJ 1 in the negative square indicated by diagonal lines can store a code for one character such as a number, two alphabetic characters, and a symbol.

N1 indicates a memory area given to one partner,
Area γ2 stores information for 16 characters, and area 3 stores information for 32 characters. Area 2 stores the telephone number of the other party. Area 3 stores the name of the other party's department 2, etc. The means for storing information in the memory is carried out in a conventional manner, but it is necessary to devise a method so that the contents of the memory can be retained even when the power to the device is turned off. This method is obtained by conventional means.

When making a call using a facsimile machine, the operator selects ≠1.
≠2...One of the nine is selected. For example +1
When is selected, the facsimile machine reads the Φ1 portion of the memory and sends out the telephone number of the other party as a dial signal according to the contents of area 2. When the other party's facsimile machine responds and communication is established, the contents of area 3 are then read out. Since the character code signal is stored in area 3, the facsimile device converts it into an image signal and transmits it to the receiver I11 in the same signal format as a normal facsimile image signal. After transmitting the area 30 character information, the document is set in the facsimile machine and scanned and photoelectrically converted into a facsimile image signal and transmitted.

By performing facsimile transmission in this way, the recipient's name and original image are reproduced on the receiver's recording paper, so
The person or department to which it should be received can be easily deciphered.

As another example, there is a method in which the character code of area 3 is transmitted to the receiving side, and the receiving side converts the character code into an image signal and records it. In this case, there is an advantage that the transmission time is shorter than the above-mentioned address information transmission, and conversely, it is necessary to provide a means on the receiving side to receive the character code and convert it into an image signal. There is.

Facsimile 7mm communication devices are made for the purpose of sending and receiving image signals, so if you need to communicate with devices from more manufacturers, use the former method, that is, convert text information into image signals and send them. is desirable. If a facsimile machine with the same telephone number requires a plurality of addresses, the same telephone number and different addresses may be stored in another memory portion (for example, 1 in FIG. 1).

In the example (Figure 1), a fixed length memory capacity is allocated to one destination, but it can be used depending on the number of characters in the address, the number of digits in the recipient's telephone number, or when multiple addresses are required for the same telephone number. It is possible to take measures to reduce the memory capacity, such as omitting the telephone number, using normally considered technical means.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, according to the present invention, when a destination is selected by the operator of a facsimile machine, a dial signal is dynamically sent out according to the selection, and when communication is established,
By sending the recipient's address information before sending the manuscript, the disadvantages of writing the address on the manuscript can be eliminated on the sending side, and the operation of the facsimile machine can be simplified. It is something.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a dial number storage memory that does not provide a detailed explanation of the present invention. Patent Applicant Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. Figure 1 Procedural Amendment Document 1 Indication of Case 1982 Patent Application No. 190842 2 Automatic display method of name and address of invention 3 Person making the amendment Relationship with the case Appointment of patent applicant Address (105) 1-7-12 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Name (029) ishin@kikogyo1honshiki Company Representative Director and President Nankai Hashimoto 4 Agent Address (105) 1-7-12 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
No. 6, Contents of the amendment (1) In the 20th line of page 5 of the specification, the phrase "that" is amended to read "that." (2) "...42) Same" in page 6, line 15 of the same book.
The statement "...is the same as 82)" is corrected. (3) In the 5th line of page 7 of the same book, the phrase "the other party" is amended to read "the other party."

Claims (1)

[Claims] In facsimile communication, a facsimile device has a means for transmitting a dial signal in accordance with a dial number stored within the device, and a means for storing character information representing the destination corresponding to the dial number, and transmits a document. 7i: automatic destination display method in facsimile machines with percentages .