JPS63135053A - Communication equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To assign identification information of many communication opposite stations to a limited number of input means and display device by using an external storage element through replacement. CONSTITUTION:In replacing an IC card 21, the identification information of an opposite station corresponding to a one-touch key 145 and a display device 144 is rewritten. Thus, the input function of the one-touch key 145 is changed simply and the revised input content is displayed on a display device provided corresponding to each one-touch key, the desired opposite station is selected without a trouble at one-touch key input. Thus, when number of opposite stations desired for registration is more than the number of one-touch keys or plural operators exist to one set of device and the input content of one-touch key is desired to be switched for each operator, the titled device is very effective.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention stores identification information such as a telephone number and user abbreviation of a communication partner station such as a communication device, particularly a facsimile device, and performs communication processing based on the stored information. The present invention relates to a communication device for controlling.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, a method has been known in which a telephone number of the other party is stored in a facsimile machine or the like, and the telephone number of the other party is selected by an operating means called a one-touch key or the like and used for communication.

This method reduces keystrokes even more than the speed dial method, which requires several digits of keystrokes, and allows selection of a partner station with a single keystroke.

[Problem to be solved by the invention J] However, in the conventional one-touch key system, the number of one-touch keys provided on the operation panel of the device was limited, and it was not possible to provide one-touch keys compatible with a large number of partner stations. . Furthermore, even if this is possible, if the number of one-touch keys provided on the operation panel becomes too large, it becomes difficult to find the one-touch key of a desired partner station, resulting in a problem that operability deteriorates.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention stores identification information of a partner station for communication control, and stores the identification information in a communication device used for communication processing. an exchangeable external storage element for selecting a desired communication partner station, an input means provided corresponding to each partner station for selecting a desired communication partner station, and the identification information display provided corresponding to each of the input means users. and assigns a communication partner station registered in the attached external storage element as an input function of the input means, and displays the identification information on each corresponding display means. did.

[Sakukawa] According to the above configuration, by replacing and using the external storage elements, identification information of a large number of communication partner stations can be assigned to a limited number of input means and display devices.

[Embodiments] Hereinafter, details of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a facsimile machine employing the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 11 denotes a CPU which controls the operation of the entire machine, and is composed of a microprocessor element and the like. The CPU 11 is connected via a data and address bus B to each storage means necessary for control and to each section subject to control, which will be described later.

The ROM 12 is for storing constants necessary for programs and control, which will be described later, and the RAM 13 is for ':PU11.
It is used as a work area for computers, temporary storage of transmitted and received image data, etc. EEFROM20 contains the telephone number of the communication partner station,
Used to register user abbreviations, etc. The data in the EEPROM 20 is used for one-touch key calling, speed dial control, and other controls.

In the case of this embodiment, the EEFROM 20 is housed in the IC card 21. The IC card 21 is connected to the main body of the apparatus via a connector 21a, and by exchanging the IC card 21, the registered data can be changed.

Reading of the original image data is performed by a reading section 15 configured using a COD sensor or the like. Also, receive image day! , or the reading unit 15 during copy operation.
The image data read by the printer is recorded by a recording unit 16 that includes a thermal printer, an inkjet printer, or the like.

Transmission and reception of image data to and from the line 19 is performed via the communication unit 17.The communication unit 17 controls the line connection or maintains the loop with a modem that modulates and demodulates image signals and procedure signals, and a telephone 18 for line control. NC to perform
Consists of U, etc.

It is controlled by the CPU 11 in response to operation input from the communication operation operation section 14. The operation section includes a keyboard such as a numeric keypad and a display device such as a liquid crystal display.

Figure 2 shows the configuration of the operation panel of the operation unit in Figure 1. In Figure 1, the reference numeral 141 is used to display the user abbreviation, telephone number, etc. of the other station during communication. In the standby state, the display is used to display the date and time as shown in the figure. Further, reference numeral 142 is a numeric keypad used for inputting telephone numbers and various data. moreover,
Reference numeral 143 is a function key used for various controls such as communication mode, polling, and telephone reservation. The function keys include a start key 143a and a stop key 143b used to control the start and stop of communication, as well as a card ejection key 147 for ejecting the IC card 21 when replacing it.

Furthermore, in the operation panel of this embodiment, the one-touch key 14
5 is provided. The one-touch keys 145 are used for speed dial input, and a telephone number of a predetermined partner station is stored in association with each one-touch key. The telephone numbers registered in association with these one-touch keys 145 are displayed on display devices 14 such as liquid crystal displays placed next to each one-touch key 145.
4 can be displayed. The part number data stored in association with the above one-touch key is the EEFRO mentioned above.
Stored in M20.

FIG. 3 is a memory map showing the address space of the CPU II. In FIG.
These are a control program area allocated to M12 and a character generator area used to display data expressed in character codes on each of the above-mentioned displays. Further, numerals 33 and 34 are the aforementioned RAMs, respectively.
13 is a work area for control and an area for storing image data. Control data RAM area 3
3, registration data of the EEPROM 20 of the IC card 21, which will be described later, is temporarily loaded and used.

The top address area 35 of the memory map is for the above-mentioned IC.
This is a data area for the card 21 (7) EEPROM 20c7), and the one-touch key 14 is located here as shown in the figure.
The identification information of the other party for 5 is stored. As shown enlarged in the center, the leading area 351 of this area 35 includes:
Telephone numbers of partner stations are stored corresponding to each one-touch key 145 (A-H). This area is reserved for each one-touch key by 16 bytes.

The next area 352 stores the name of the partner station to be displayed on the display provided corresponding to each of the one-touch keys 145. As shown in the enlarged view, this area is reserved for each one-touch key by 16 bytes.

The next areas 353 and 354 store the user ID needs and user abbreviations of this facsimile machine, 16 each.
This is a byte area. Further, the next area 356 is a speed dial number that is set according to the operation of about two digits on the numeric keypad 142 in FIG.

This is an area for storing other data.

The last area 357 is an area allocated to an IC card as an external storage element that stores the user abbreviation and telephone number of the other station. This area stores the user abbreviation and telephone number of the other station obtained through communication procedures.

The telephone number and user abbreviation set on the one-touch keys 145 (A-H) are set on the one-touch keys 14 on the operation panel when the IC card 21 is attached.
2 and the function key 143, the information is registered in the areas 351 to 356 described above.

Figure 4 shows the control section of the above operation panel and the IC card 2.
1 shows the structure of the mounting part 1 in detail.

Information input/output to the operation panel and IC card 2
Detection of the mounting state of the device 1 is performed by the UPI (peripheral CPU) 222. UPI 222 is connected to the CPU by bus B.
It is connected to II.

In the figure, reference numeral 148 indicates the function key 14.
3 and their drive circuits.

The input circuit for each function key is indicated at 140. This input circuit 140 also includes an input circuit for a card ejection key 147.

The operation of one-touch key 145 in FIG. 2 is detected by a Schmitt trigger or other circuit, and information indicating which one-touch key has been pressed is transmitted by UPI 222. Further, the information to be displayed on the 0 display 144 provided on each one-touch key 145 is driven via the drive circuit 160 by the UPI 222.
It is determined by the control described below.

On the other hand, as mentioned above, the IC card 21 has an EEPRO inside.
M20, and this EEPROM20 is connected to bus B in the main unit.
via bus B'. Also, when accessing the IC card, power is supplied from the main body side. The IC card 21 has a terminal 17 for detecting the card attachment state.
0, and this terminal is connected to ground potential inside the card.

The above power supply terminal, bus B, and detection terminal 170 are each connected to the main body via a connecting means such as a connector.

The terminal on the main body side that contacts the detection terminal 170 with the IC card 21 attached is pulled up to the power supply voltage via the resistor 171, so the voltage of this terminal is
222 makes it possible to detect the state (presence or absence) of the IC card 21 in the main body.

Next, the operation in the above configuration will be explained.

FIG. 5 shows the processing procedure in the above configuration. Here, the processes of the CPU II and the UPI 222 are collectively illustrated. The illustrated procedure is stored in the ROM area 31 of FIG.

The illustrated processing procedure is started by a hardware interrupt when power is turned on. First, the CPU II performs step S1.
Initialize each part of the device in step S2, and then connect line 1 in step S2.
9 determines whether the call signal has been received. Here, G2. The initial identification signal for each G3 facsimile system is determined, and if reception is to be performed, the process moves to step S3 and a known image reception operation is performed.

Step S4. S5 indicates processing of time specified communication under timer control. If it is determined that the current time is set as the timer transmission time based on the clock information of a timer element (not shown), the document loaded in the reading section 15 is automatically transmitted in step S5.

In step S6, it is determined whether the IC card 21 is installed. That is, the UPI 222 checks the state of the voltage at the terminal 170 to check whether the IC card 21 is installed. If the card is installed, go to step S7; if not, go to step 510.
Move to.

If the card is inserted, the contents of the EEPROM 20 of the IC card 21 (corresponding to area 35 in FIG. 3) are transferred to the data RAM area (area 33 in FIG. 3) in step S7, followed by step S8. , the abbreviation of the partner station newly written in the data RAM area 33 is entered as the fourth
It is displayed on each display 144 via the drive circuit 160 shown in the figure. At the same time, the telephone number of the other party transferred from the IC card 21 is assigned as the input content of each one-touch key 145. After that, the process returns to the standby state in step S9.

On the other hand, in step SIO, it is determined that the start key 143a has been pressed. When the start key is pressed, known processes such as transmission and original copying operations are performed in step Sll.

In step S12, the card ejection key 147 on the operation panel
Determine whether or not is pressed.

If the card ejection key is pressed, step S1
Move on to 3.

In step S13, the operator instructs to eject the card, so the identification information stored in correspondence with the one-touch key in the data RAM area 33 is transferred to the IC card)"21(
7) EEPROM204. :Forward.

Since the identification information in the data RAM area 33 may have been rewritten by a known registration operation,
It is necessary to update this information before ejecting the IC card 21. The updated data is transferred to the EEPROM 20 of the IC card 21 via buses B and B'.

Data input/output to and from the EEFROM 20 is controlled by a control unit 20b within the IC card, and data transfer is performed via a buffer unit 20a of the EEFROM 20.

Subsequently, in step S14, LE0148 provided on the card ejection key 147 is lit or flashed to display a message indicating that the card can be ejected.When the operator removes the IC card 21, the process proceeds to step 515. Return to standby state. The display indicating discharge OK is LE.
In addition to D, the display 141 or a buzzer may also be used.

By exchanging the IC card 21 through the above processing, the identification information of the partner station can be loaded, rewritten, or re-stored in the card. The identification information in the IC card 21 is copied to the RAM area and used there, or is updated and returned to the IC card 21 when the IC card 21 is ejected.

Therefore, the operator memorizes the identification information of the desired partner station.
By replacing the C card 21, a large number of partner stations can be selected using a limited number of one-touch keys.

In steps S16 to S19 in FIG. 5, call processing is performed. When a speed dial operation using the numeric keypad 142 is performed in step S16, when the one-touch key 145 is operated in step S17, or when further manual dialing is performed using the numeric keypad 142 in step 318. performs automatic call processing in step 519.

In particular, when the one-touch key 145 is operated in step S17, a call is made using the identification information currently loaded in the data RAM area 34 and the telephone number of the partner station corresponding to the pressed one-touch key. Processing is performed. After the automatic call is made, the communication shifts to processing such as image transmission processing or polling.

According to the above embodiment, by replacing the IC card 21, it is possible to rewrite the identification information of the partner station corresponding to the one-touch key 145 and the display/indicator 144.

Therefore, the input function of the one-touch keys 145 can be easily changed, and the changed input contents are displayed on the display provided corresponding to each one-touch key, so there is no confusion when using the one-touch keys manually. A configuration in which 0 or more partner stations can be selected is used when the number of partner stations to be registered is large relative to the number of one-touch keys, or when there are multiple operators on one device, and each operator This is very effective when you want to switch the input contents of a one-touch key.

The above configuration is not limited to facsimile machines, and can of course be applied to telephones and the like. Further, although an IC card is exemplified as an external storage element in the above, a magnetic disk, a magnetic card, and other various storage media can be used.

[Effects of the Invention] As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, in a communication device that stores identification information of a partner station for communication control and uses it for communication processing, for storing the identification information. a replaceable external storage element, an input means provided corresponding to each partner station for selecting a desired communication partner station, and a device for displaying the identification information provided corresponding to each of the input means. The communication partner station registered in the attached external storage element is assigned as an input function of the input means, and the identification information is displayed on each corresponding display means. Therefore, by replacing the external memory element, the input contents of the input means for selecting a partner station can be freely changed, and a large number of partner stations can be selected with a limited number of input means. By rewriting the display of identification information when replacing the device, there is an excellent effect that the operability of the input means can be significantly improved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a facsimile device adopting the present invention, FIG. 2 is a top view of the operation panel of the device in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a memory configuration in the device in FIG. 1. 4 is a block diagram showing the structure around the operating section of FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a communication processing procedure in the apparatus of FIG. 1. 11...CPU 12...ROM13...
・RAM 14...Operation unit 15...Reading unit 16...Recording unit 17...Communication BB
21...IC card 141.144...Display device 142...Numeric keypad 145...One-touch key 147...Card ejection key 211...EEPROM

Claims (1)

[Claims] A communication device that stores identification information of a partner station for communication control and uses it for communication processing includes a replaceable external storage element for storing the identification information, and an external memory element for selecting a desired communication partner station. A communication partner station having input means provided corresponding to the station and display means for displaying the identification information provided corresponding to each of the input means, and registered in the external storage element mounted thereon. is assigned as an input function of the input means, and the identification information is displayed on each corresponding display means.