JPS63234650A - Store and forward exchange - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To quickly eliminate a prescribed original by the operation of a terminal equipment side by recognizing an original elimination command and a bit of informa tion specifying an eliminated original, deciding whether or not a corresponding original exists in a storage section and eliminating the said original from the storage section when an original being the object of elimination exists. CONSTITUTION:A store and forward exchange 1 storing once a received data and sending it is provided with a communication controller 11, a central processing unit 12 and an auxiliary storage device 13. Then a recognizing means recognizes the infor mation specifying the eliminated original and the original elimination command and informs them to a deciding means. The deciding means decides whether or not the corresponding original exists in the storage section by the information informed from the recognition means and when the eliminated original exists, it is informed to the original eliminating means. When the original being the object of elimination exists, the original eliminating means eliminates the original from the storage section. Thus, the prescribed original in the store and forward exchange 1 is eliminated quickly by the operation at a terminal equipment side only and the confirmation of original elimination is informed automatically to terminal equipments 21-2n.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention (Industrial Field of Application) The present invention relates to a storage/exchange device that temporarily stores all image data received from a terminal and then transmits it to another terminal.

(Prior Art) When outputting a document input to a terminal to a destination terminal via a storage/forwarding device, first, after setting the document in the terminal, the linear density (3,85j!/s, 7.71/run, 15.4
1/#). Next, a call is made to the storage and forwarding device, and after the telephone is connected to the storage and forwarding device via a line, the service code indicating the type of communication, the originating number, the destination terminal number, the destination telephone number, etc. are sent to the telephone (butshuhon).
When the user presses the button and presses the communication button on the terminal, the content of the original is read and sent as image data to the storage/exchange device. The storage/exchange device temporarily stores the received image data in a disk device (storage section). However, the above operations can also be performed using the numeric keypad on the terminal.

The image data once stored in the disk device is usually number 1.
It is read out after 0 seconds or several minutes and sent to the destination terminal previously input. If an incorrect pushbutton or numeric keypad operation is performed here, the original (image data) will be output in an incorrect format. In other words, if the destination terminal number is entered incorrectly, the document will be output to a different destination than the sender expected, and if the destination number entered is not that of a facsimile, the document will be canceled. A situation occurred in which the store-and-forward device continued to call the destination many times. Also, if you select the linear density incorrectly, a document with a blurred image will be output, and if you change the settings and input the document again, the same document will be output to the destination terminal. It was extremely uneconomical.

Therefore, it has been conventional practice to delete the originals once stored in the storage/exchange device. In this method, an operator on the storage and forwarding device inputs a document deletion command into the device from the keyboard and also specifies a document system serial number, thereby deleting the corresponding document from the storage section of the storage and forwarding device. Here, the system serial number of the document is a number assigned to each communication when the document is received, and one number is given to each communication from the start of system operation to the end of operation, so no two numbers are the same.

However, in the conventional document deletion method described above, when the operator of the terminal wants to delete the transmitted document, he must notify the operator of the storage and forwarding device to that effect and perform the deletion operation, which is time consuming and time consuming. it takes time. Therefore, the above-mentioned deletion notification and deletion operation must be performed before the document is output from the storage/exchange device to the destination terminal, and it is actually very difficult to delete the incorrectly input document in terms of time. Additionally, when a stored document is deleted on the storage and forwarding device side, the operator must notify the caller of a message to the effect that the document with system serial number There was a drawback.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) Conventionally, in order to delete a stored manuscript in a storage and forwarding device, the original sender issues a document deletion request to the operator of the storage and forwarding device, and upon receiving the request, the operator performs the document deletion operation. Therefore, there is a drawback in that it is difficult in terms of time to delete the stored original before it is sent from the storage/exchange device to the destination terminal. Further, when a document is deleted, the operator cannot confirm deletion of the document unless the sender is notified of the deletion, and there is also a drawback that it takes time and effort to confirm deletion of the document. Therefore, the present invention eliminates the above-mentioned drawbacks, and is capable of quickly deleting a predetermined document in the storage and forwarding device only by operations on the terminal side, and automatically notifying the terminal of document deletion confirmation. The purpose is to provide a store-and-forward device.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention provides a storage and forwarding device that receives a transmission manuscript from a source terminal, stores it in a storage section, reads it out, and transmits it to a destination terminal. a recognition means for recognizing a document deletion command and information specifying the deletion document; a determination means for determining whether or not the corresponding document exists in the storage section based on the information notified from the recognition means; The configuration includes document deletion means for deleting the document from the storage section if the document exists.

(Function) In the storage and forwarding device of the present invention, the recognition means recognizes the original deletion command and the information specifying the deleted original, and notifies the determination means of this. The determination means determines whether or not a corresponding document exists in the storage section based on the information informed by the culm detection means, and if a deletion document exists, it notifies the document deletion means of this.

The document deletion means deletes the document to be deleted from the storage section when the document to be deleted exists.

(Example) An example of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1st
The figure is a block diagram showing one embodiment of the storage and forwarding device of the present invention. Reference numeral 1 denotes a storage/exchange device that temporarily stores and transmits received data, and includes a communication control device 11, a central processing unit 12, and an auxiliary storage device 13. Here central processing unit 1
2 includes the main memory and the like. Reference numerals 21 to 2o designate facsimile terminals that transmit and receive documents via the storage and forwarding device 1, and 3 designates an exchange that connects and separates the storage and forwarding device from the facsimile terminals 21 to 2o.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained. First, the central processing unit 12 of the storage and forwarding device 1 includes facsimile terminals 21 to 2.
o's terminal numbers and their telephone numbers are registered. To transmit a document from one of the facsimile terminals 21 to 2o to another, the document is set on the source facsimile terminal and the line density is set. Normally, there are two types of G3 modes: normal (3,85j!/m) and fine (7,7,e/m). Thereafter, the document is transmitted and received according to the procedure shown in the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step 201, the receiver of the facsimile terminal of the originator is picked up, and in step 202, a call is made to the storage and forwarding device 1. Next, in step 203, it is determined whether the system is in operation, and if it is not in operation, the line is released in step 213. If the system is in operation, in step 204 a service code indicating the type of communication is input using the button on the telephone. Here, the communication type refers to the type of communication such as broadcast communication, post office box communication, and confidential communication. In step 205, the communication control device 11 checks the number of digits and pieces of the input service code, and if there is an input error, it either reports the error to the terminal side to enable re-input, or goes to step 213 and connects the line. cut. If there is no input error in step 205, the process goes to step 206, where the originating terminal number is input using the button. In step 207, the communication control device 11 similarly checks for errors in this input, and if there is an error, it either allows re-input or disconnects the line. If there is no input error at step 207, the destination terminal number is input from the button at step 208. In step 209, the communication control device 11 similarly performs an error check on this input, and if there is an error, it either allows re-input or disconnects the line. If there is no input error in step 209, when the last digit of the destination terminal number is pressed, step 2
0. Since the information input in steps 206 and 208 is passed from the communication control device 11 to the central processing unit 12, in steps 210 and 211
Step 2 determines whether the source terminal number and destination terminal number are registered, and if they are not registered, the line is released, and if they are registered, the input information is stored in the auxiliary storage device 13. Next, in step 212, the communication button on the originating facsimile terminal is pressed, and then in step 214, the receiver of the telephone is hung up. As a result, the original image data is transmitted from the originating facsimile terminal to the storage/exchange device 1. Therefore, in step 215, the central processing unit 12 stores the image data obtained via the communication control device 11 in the auxiliary storage device 13. At this time, communication journal information is also stored in the auxiliary storage device 13 along with the manuscript. Here, the communication journal refers to information such as communication start/end time, communication time, channel number, communication type, end code, system serial number, terminal number and name of the communication partner. Step 2
When the storage/exchange device 1 finishes receiving the manuscript in step 16, the central processing unit 12 gives a system serial number as a manuscript reception number and transmits a manuscript reception table to the originating facsimile terminal in step 9-217. The manuscript reception table shall include information such as system serial number, sender, sender, reception time, etc. Further, the system serial number is stored in the auxiliary storage device 13 in a form that allows identification of the document (image data) to which the system serial number is attached.

Next, if you do not wish to send the document stored in the storage/forwarding device 1 to the destination terminal due to an error in the destination information, incorrect setting of the linear density, or error in the transmission document itself, press the button on the telephone of the source terminal. Accordingly, it is sufficient to perform an operation to delete the stored original, and FIG. 3 shows a flowchart in that case. First, in step 301, pick up the telephone receiver of the originating facsimile terminal, and in step 30
2, a call is made to the storage and forwarding device 1. As a result, it is determined in step 303 whether or not the system is in operation, and if it is not in operation, the line is released in step 314, and if it is in operation, the process proceeds to step 304. Step 304
Then, after inputting the service code indicating document deletion from the button on the telephone, proceed to steps 306, 308,
At 310, input the source terminal number of the deleted original, the destination terminal number of the deleted original, and the system serial number of the deleted original using the button. At this time, steps 305 and 30
7, the digits and number of the input code and number are checked by the central processing unit 12 at step 309, and if there is an input error, the line is made ready for re-input at each input stage or the line is disconnected at step 314. If there is no input error, the process goes to step 311, where a secret number (4 digits) such as the original input time is input using the button. The above input information is given to the central processing unit 12 from the originating facsimile terminal via the communication control unit 11 of the storage and forwarding device 1. Therefore, the central processing unit 12 inputs the source terminal number, destination terminal number, system number, and
It is determined whether or not a manuscript that matches all the information of the secret number exists in the auxiliary storage device 13, and if it does not exist, the line is released in step 314, and if it does exist, the specified one is determined in step 313. All information on the original (image data) is deleted from the auxiliary storage device 13. Step 315
When the caller hangs up the telephone at step 316, the CPU 12 transmits a manuscript deletion notification to the sender's facsimile terminal. Thereafter, in step 314, the line is released and the process ends. The reason for entering the secret number in step 311 is to prevent the accumulated manuscripts from being reduced against the sender's will in the event that a third party enters the system serial number negligently and the manuscript happens to exist. In addition to the original input time, it may be a four-digit number that specifies the original.

For example, you may assign several digits of random numbers in addition to the system serial number and use them.

According to this embodiment, it is possible to delete a document sent to the storage and forwarding device only by operating the terminal telephone of the sender, so the deletion does not take much time, and the storage and forwarding device transmits the stored document to the destination. The original can be deleted within a short period of time. Further, when a document is deleted, the storage and forwarding device automatically notifies the originating facsimile terminal of the deletion, so that deletion of the document can be quickly and easily confirmed.

In the above embodiment, a speech synthesis device is connected to the communication control device 11, and the document deletion notification in step 316 in FIG. It is also possible to send a voice message to the telephone of the originating terminal, such as "I received the call." In this case, in step 315, the telephone is left in a state where it is not disconnected. Also, after step 312 in Figure 3, the system serial number ○O○
...You can delete the manuscript marked with ○.Send a voice message to the caller's phone and ask the sender to say yes.
If the document deletion process is performed after the orno selection is made, erroneous document deletion can be prevented.

In this case, it is necessary to provide the central processing unit 12 with a voice recognition device or the like. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, an example was explained in which a document deletion instruction is issued from the sender's terminal and the document deletion is confirmed to the sender's terminal. It can be carried out. Similarly, document deletion can be confirmed not only on the source terminal but also on other terminals.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the storage and forwarding device of the present invention, a predetermined document in the storage and forwarding device can be quickly deleted only by operation on the terminal side, and document deletion confirmation can be automatically notified. There are benefits to be gained.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of the storage/forwarding device of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the document storage procedure of the device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a procedure for deleting stored documents in the apparatus. 1... Storage and forwarding devices 21 to 2o... Facsimile terminal 3... Switching machine 11... Communication control device 12.
...Central processing unit 13...Auxiliary storage device Agent Patent attorney Nori Chika Ken Yudo Sanno -

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) Upon receiving the image information of the original to be sent from the source terminal, the storage/exchange device stores it in the storage unit and then reads it and sends it to the destination terminal, which recognizes the original deletion command and the information that identifies the deleted original. a recognition means, a determination means for determining whether or not a corresponding document exists in the storage section based on the information notified from the recognition means, and a document for deleting the document to be deleted from the storage section if the document to be deleted exists. A storage/exchange device characterized by comprising a deletion means. (2) Claim 1, characterized in that, when the document deletion device deletes a specified document from the storage unit, the device is provided with a notification device that notifies the document deletion command source terminal that the document has been deleted. store-and-forward device.