JPS6363260A - Line terminal equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To automatically transmit a message after a picture signal is completely transmitted by adding a message transmission means which reproduces a message and transmits it to a line and a telephone reservation signal transmission means transmitting a telephone reservation signal to a facsimile equipment. CONSTITUTION:The message transmitted to the message transmission means 1 is recorded. Upon the completion of the recording, a user dials to the opposite party to which the picture signal is transmitted through a telephone set 7 and pushes a facsimile transmission button 2. Then a control means 13 switches each contact point of a changeover switch 6 to a side A, and connects the titled equipment to a telephone line 10. A control signal is outputted from an output terminal P4 to bring a facsimile part 3 into a transmission state. After the transmission of the picture signal ends, the control means 13 decides whether a telephone reservation button 11 is operated or not, and switches a changeover switch 4 to side F to a side T. Afterwards, the control means 13 controls the message transmission means 1 and transmits the previously recorded message to the telephone line 10.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a line terminal device capable of transmitting image signals and audio signals.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Traditionally, facsimile machines have been used as line terminal devices that can transmit image signals using telephone lines as transmission paths.Recently, facsimile machines and telephones have been connected to the same line, and two Among these, devices have been used that have a function that allows the operator of one of the devices to press a telephone call button to call the operator of the other device to the telephone after the end of the image communication.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, in the above-mentioned facsimile machine, when the operator on the calling side sends both a picture signal and a voice signal, after pressing the telephone call button during communication, the picture signal is It was necessary to wait by the facsimile machine until the transmission was completed. Also, when sending the same image signal and audio message to multiple recipients, it is necessary to send the message verbally after the image signal is sent, and it takes time to send the image signal. This had the problem of being restricted.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, the facsimile apparatus of the present invention includes a message sending means for reproducing a message and sending it to the line, and a telephone reservation signal for transmitting a telephone reservation signal. A sending means is added, and the telephone reservation signal is sent out into the line after the transmission of the image signal is completed, and then the message is sent to the called party by the message means.

With this configuration, when the operator on the calling side performs a telephone reservation operation, a voice message from the calling party is automatically sent after the facsimile transmission is completed.

EXAMPLE An example of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows the configuration of the main parts of a facsimile machine in one embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, 1 is a message sending means by which a caller records a message in advance and reproduces and sends the message contents to the other party; 2 is a facsimile transmission button operated when transmitting an image signal; 3 is a facsimile section; 4 is a telephone line 10 that connects the message sending means 1 and the facsimile section 3 via a line connection means 5;
A first selector switch 6 selectively connects the telephone line 10 to either the main line terminal device or the telephone 7 connected in parallel with this device. 8 is a hook detection means for detecting the hook of the telephone 7; 9 is a hook detection means for supplying current to the telephone 7 when the second changeover switch 6 connects the device to the telephone line 10; 10 is a telephone line 1; 11 is a telephone reservation button that is operated in advance to send a telephone reservation signal to the other party after image signal transmission; 12 is a telephone line for transmitting an image signal when a telephone reservation has been made; Message transmission switching for selecting whether to automatically transmit the message from the message transmission means 1 after the end (automatic transmission) or to directly transmit the message to the operator on the calling side using the telephone 7 (manual transmission) A switch 13 is a control means for controlling the entire apparatus, and is composed of a microcomputer.

The operation of the facsimile machine configured as described above will be explained below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, a message such as an explanation of the contents of the image signal and a message to be transmitted to the message transmitting means 1 is recorded (STEPI).

After recording is complete, send a message to the other party to whom you are trying to send the image signal.
Dial using telephone 7 and press facsimile transmission button 2 (STEP 2). Input terminal P2 of control means 13
When the facsimile transmission button 2 is input, the control means 13 outputs a control signal from the output terminal P9 to turn on the line closing means 5, and outputs a control signal from the output terminal P5 to switch the second changeover switch 6. Switch each contact to the "A" side and connect the device to the telephone port 110. And output terminal P
4 outputs a control signal to put the facsimile section 3 into a transmitting state (STEP 3). Here, the control means 13 monitors signals from the telephone reservation button 11 and the hook detection means 8.

When the telephone reservation button 11 is operated, the input signal is input to the control means 13 from the input terminal P8 and is held. Further, even if the second selector switch 6 is set to the rAJ side and disconnected from the telephone line, the telephone 7 is connected to the power supply means 9, and when the telephone 7 is off-hook, the current flowing through the telephone 7 is used to detect the hook. It is configured to be detected by means 8.

When the transmission of the image signal is completed, the control means 13 determines whether or not the telephone reservation button 11 has been operated (5TEP4).
, if it has been operated, proceed to 5TEP6; if not, proceed to 5TEP5.

At 5TEP5, when the operator on the transmitting side is off-hooking the telephone 7, when the detection signal from the hook detection means 8 is applied to the input terminal P3 of the control means 13, 5TEP
Proceed to step 6. If the telephone 7 is on-hook, it is determined that only a facsimile is to be sent, and the process proceeds to 5TEP9 to release the line.

At step 5TEP6, the control means 13 checks the state of the message transmission selector switch 12 through the input terminal P7. If the message sending selector switch 12 is in the "automatic" position, the process proceeds to 5TEP7, and if it is in the "manual" position, the process proceeds to 5TEP8.

At step 5TEP7, the control means 13 outputs a control signal from the output terminal P6, and switches the first selector switch 4 from the rF side to the rT side. Thereafter, the control means 13 controls the message sending means 1 through the output terminal P1, and the telephone line 1
Sends a prerecorded message to 0. The operator on the called side can hear the voice message from the calling side by listening to the telephone reservation ring tone sent from the facsimile machine and taking the telephone off-hook. However, if you use a facsimile machine that has a means to automatically record audio after receiving an image signal, or a facsimile machine that has a means to automatically record audio when a telephone reservation signal is detected, , the operator can listen to the voice message from the calling party after returning home. After the message transmission is completed, the control means 1
3 proceeds to 5TEP9, releases the line, and enters a standby state.

At step 5TEP8, the control means 13 outputs a control signal from the output terminal P5, and switches each contact of the second changeover switch 6 to "A".
” side to rB, side.

As a result, the operator on the calling side can talk using the telephone 7. After the call ends, when the telephone 7 is put on the hook, it is detected by the hook detection means 8, and in response, the telephone 7 is turned on.
Proceed to TEP9.

At step 5TEP9, the control means 13 outputs a control signal from the output terminal P6 to switch the first selector switch 4 from the "TJ" side to the "F" side, and also outputs a control signal from the output terminal P5 to switch the first selector switch 4 from the "TJ" side to the "F" side. The contacts of the changeover switch 6 of No. 2 are switched from the "A" side to the rB side, and the line closing means 5 is turned off by the output terminal P9, and the telephone line 10 is opened to enter a standby state.

Effects of the Invention As described above, the present invention allows, as long as a message is recorded in advance, by performing a telephone reservation operation, the message is automatically sent to the receiving side after the transmission of the image signal is completed. Therefore, unlike conventional devices, there is no need to wait by the device until the sending of the image signal is completed (this is convenient).

Moreover, when the same image and the same message are sent to multiple recipients, the effect becomes even more remarkable, and the practical effect is great.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main parts of a facsimile machine in an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the facsimile machine. 1----Message sending means 2-111 Facsimile sending button 3---Facsimile section 4---Layer 1 changeover switch 5-111 Line closing means 6--11 Layer 2 switching Switch 7---Telephone 8-111 Hook detection means 9-111 Power supply means 10---1 Telephone line 11---1 Telephone reservation button 12---Message sending changeover switch 13--- - Control means

Claims (1)

[Claims] Message sending means for reproducing a pre-stored message and sending it to the line, picture signal sending means for sending an image signal to the line, and telephone reservation indicating that voice communication is desired after sending the picture signal. A telephone reservation signal sending means sends a signal into the line, and following the completion of transmission of the image signal, the telephone reservation signal sending means sends the telephone reservation signal into the line, and then the message means is driven to send the telephone reservation signal into the line. 1. A front-line terminal device comprising: control means for controlling each part so as to send a message to a destination via a front-line terminal device.