KR0181124B1 - Document milti-copying method for facsimile - Google Patents

Abstract

1. TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

Regarding the facsimile copy mode operation.

2. The technical problem to be solved by the invention

If you want to copy multiple originals in different quantities on the facsimile machine, feed multiple originals only once so that they can be copied in different quantities.

3. Summary of Solution to Invention

After the user feeds a number of originals that the user wants to copy in different quantities at once, the user sets multiple copies for each document by using the multiple copying keys and numeric keys installed on the operation panel. It is done.

4. Important uses of the invention

A fax machine that can quickly copy multiple originals in different quantities.

Description

How to Copy Multiple Originals with Fax

1 is a block diagram of a facsimile to which the present invention is applied.

2 is a multiple document copy processing flow chart according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a multiple document copy processing flow chart according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a multiple document copy processing flow chart according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a multiple document copy processing flow chart according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

111: control unit 112: operation panel (OPE)

113: sensor unit 114: scanner

115: image processing unit 116: printing unit

117: modem 118: network control unit (NCU)

The present invention relates to a facsimile, and more particularly, to a method of copying a plurality of fed documents in different quantities.

In general, the facsimile machine employs a copy mode as well as a transmission mode and a reception mode, so that a user can copy a desired original. In other words, in the copy mode of the facsimile, when the user loads the document to be copied and specifies the copy amount, the facsimile makes copies of the document by the specified amount. At this time, even if multiple originals are fed, the same number of copies are made.

Therefore, even if a user feeds a plurality of originals that are desired to be copied in different quantities, the same quantity is copied. Therefore, in order to copy a plurality of originals in different quantities, it is inconvenient to specify a copy amount after feeding each document. In addition, when copying by original, it takes a lot of time to copy and additional time such as the time taken to feed and eject each document, and for the facsimile that uses drums, additional preheating time due to the delay of reinserting the original. Therefore, there was a problem that the power consumption increases.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a method for copying a plurality of originals of a facsimile so that a plurality of originals are fed at a time and then copied in different quantities.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for copying multiple originals of a facsimile which shortens the time required for copying multiple originals in different quantities.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a method for copying multiple originals of a facsimile, which reduces the amount of power consumed when multiple originals are copied in different quantities.

In order to achieve the above objects, the present invention feeds a plurality of originals that a user wants to copy in different quantities at one time, and then uses a plurality of original copy keys and numeric keys installed on the operation panel to copy each document. By copying, the original is copied as much as the amount of copy corresponding to each original.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION A detailed description of preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a facsimile employing a multiple document copy mode according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the control unit 111 controls the overall operation of the fax transmission mode, reception mode, normal copy mode, and multiple document copy mode according to the set program. In addition, the controller 111 may include a program memory and a data memory, or may be externally connected. The program memory stores a program according to the control flow of the present invention, and the data memory temporarily stores data generated during program execution.

An operating panel (hereinafter referred to as OPE) 112 is composed of key input means and display means. The key input means of the OPE 112 generates data of a key pressed by the user for designating each mode and performing an operation of the designated mode, and outputs the data to the controller 111. In addition, the display means of the OPE 112 performs a function of inputting and displaying display data indicating an operation state of the system when the controller 111 performs each mode. The sensor unit 113 detects the presence or absence of input paper and print paper, and outputs the detected state signal to the control unit 111.

The scanner 114 moves an input document, scans an image of the document, and converts the image into digital data. Under the control of the control unit 111, the image processing unit 115 processes the image signal read from the scanner 114 in the transmission mode, the general copy mode, and the multi-copy document mode, and encodes the image signal to meet the standard of the fax. In the reception mode, the encoded image signal received through the transmission line is processed and decoded into original image data. The print unit 116 prints the image data input from the image processor 116 on the print paper when the reception mode, the normal copy mode, and the multiple document copy mode are executed under the control of the control unit 111.

The modem 117 modulates and transmits the image data output from the image processing unit 115 in a transmission mode under the control of the control unit 111 into a transmission type image signal, and transmits the image signal input in the reception mode. Demodulation is performed by the processing unit 115. A network control unit (hereinafter referred to as NCU) 118 forms a transmission / reception path between a telephone line (tip, ring) and a modem 117 under the control of the control unit 111.

The facsimile machine configured as described above performs the operation of the multiple document copy mode according to the present invention through the control flow as shown in FIGS. Hereinafter, the processing operation of the first to fourth embodiments will be described with reference to the configuration of FIG.

[First Embodiment]

First, the basic principle of the first embodiment will be described. When the user designates the copy amount for each document order using the multiple original copy mode keys and the numeric keys located on the OPE 112, pressing the so-called start key indicating the copy start is performed. Is performed. Then, the control unit 111 stores the copy amount for each original document in a built-in memory, and stores the scanned original content in the memory when the corresponding document is scanned, and then copies as much as the specified copy amount.

The operation of the first embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. When the user feeds a plurality of originals to be copied, the controller 111 confirms that the originals are fed in step 202 and then displays a message to specify the copy range and the copy amount on the display unit of the OPE 112 in step 204. From this display, the user inputs the copying range and the copying amount by using the numeric keys on the OPE 112 to designate the copying amount for each document. In the example of feeding 10 originals at once, the copy volume of the first original to the third original is three copies, and the fourth to seventh originals are five copies, depending on the scanning order of the loaded originals. From the eighth document to the tenth document, the copy quantity is seven, and the user can specify different copy quantities for each copy range. After specifying the copy range and the copy amount and pressing the start key in step 206, the control unit 111 associates and stores the input copy range and copy amount and starts a copy operation.

When the copy operation is started, the control unit 111 reads the copy amount of the first original stored in the memory in step 208, and controls the scanner 114 to allow the first original to be scanned in step 210. In this case, the scanned one-page original is stored in the memory in step 212, and copied through the print unit 116 in step 214. When the copy of one page is completed in step 216, the control unit 111 reduces the copy amount stored in the memory by one in step 218, and determines whether it is copied by the designated copy amount corresponding to the first original in step 220. In this case, if the copy amount has not been copied, the control unit 111 repeats steps 214 to 220 so that the original is copied as much as the designated copy amount.

On the other hand, if the specified amount of copy has been copied, the controller 111 determines whether the copied original is the last original in step 222. At this time, if it is determined that the copy of the last original is completed, the copying operation of the multiple originals is finished, but if there are remaining originals to be copied, the process returns to step 208 to repeat the above steps 208 to 222 to copy the multiple originals fed. End the operation. In most cases, since a plurality of originals are copied, the operations of steps 208 to 222 are performed a plurality of times.

Second Embodiment

First, the basic principle of the second embodiment will be described. When the user designates the copy amount of the first original by using the multiple original copy mode key and the numeric keys located on the OPE 112, the copy operation is performed. Then, the control unit 111 stores the copy amount of the first original in the built-in memory, and then stores the scanned original content in the memory when the first original is scanned, and then performs the copy operation by the designated copy amount. At this time, if the user inputs the copy amount of the next original according to a message for inputting the copy amount of the next original displayed on the OPE 112 while the first original is being copied, the control unit 111 stores the copy amount of the next original. When copying of the first original is completed, the next original is scanned and stored in the memory, and then the copy operation is performed for the specified copy amount.

The operation of the second embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 and 3. When the user feeds a plurality of originals to be copied, the control unit 111 confirms that the originals are fed in step 302, and then prompts the display unit of the OPE 112 to designate the copy amount of the first original to be copied in step 304. Display. From this display, if the user designates the copy quantity of the first original using the numeric keys on the OPE 112 and presses the start key in step 306, the control unit 111 stores the copy amount of the first original specified in the memory and then copies the operation. Initiate.

When the copy operation starts, in step 308, the control unit 111 reads the copy amount of the first original stored in the memory, and in step 310 controls the scanner 114 to scan the first original, and in step 312 Store pages of originals in memory. While the first original is being scanned and copied, the control unit 111 causes the display of the OPE 112 to display a message for specifying the copy amount of the next original. From this, when the copy amount of the next original is designated by the user, the control unit 111 stores the copy amount of the next original specified in step 316 in the memory and proceeds to step 318. However, if the copy amount of the next original is not specified, step 318 is immediately performed. Proceed to

In step 318, the control unit 111 copies the document stored in the memory after the scanning through the printing unit 116. When the copy of one page is completed in step 320, the controller 111 decreases the copy amount stored in the memory by one in step 322, and determines whether the copy is made by the designated copy amount in step 324. At this time, if it is not copied as much as the designated copy amount, the control unit 111 repeats steps 314 to 324 so that the original is copied as much as the designated copy amount.

On the other hand, if it is copied by the designated copy amount, the controller 111 determines whether the copied original is the last original in step 326. At this time, if it is determined that the copy of the last original is completed, the copying operation of the plurality of originals is terminated. However, if the original to be copied remains, it is determined again in step 328 whether the copy amount of the next original is copied. If it is determined that there is a newly input copy amount, the new copy amount stored in the memory is read in step 330. If there is no new copy amount, the copy amount of the previous original is read from the memory, and the process proceeds to step 310 again. By repeating steps 310 to 332, the copy operation of the fed multiple documents is completed. In most cases, since a plurality of originals are copied, the operations of steps 310 to 332 are performed a plurality of times.

[Example 3]

First, the basic principle of the third embodiment will be described. When the user designates the copy amount for each document order using a plurality of document copy mode keys and numeric keys located on the OPE 112, the copy operation is performed. Then, the control unit 111 stores the copy amount for each original document in a built-in memory, and when the original is scanned, stores the scanned original content in the memory and performs a copy operation as much as the specified copy amount. If the user changes and inputs the copy amount of the original on the OPE 112 while copying is performed for each document according to the designated copy amount, the next original is copied by this input copy amount. After the copy amount of the original is changed and copied, the next original is copied as much as the initially set copy amount.

The operation of the third embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 and 4. When the user feeds a plurality of originals to be copied, the controller 111 confirms that the originals are fed in step 402 and then displays a message to specify the copy range and the copy amount on the display of the OPE 112 in step 404. From this display, when the user designates the copy amount for each document by using the numeric keys on the OPE 112 and presses the start key in step 406, the control unit 111 stores the designated copy amount for each document in the memory and starts the copy operation.

When the copy operation is started, in step 408, the control unit 111 reads the copy amount of the first original stored in the memory, and in step 410 controls the scanner 114 to scan the first original, and in step 412 Store pages of originals in memory. While the first original is being scanned and copied, the control unit 111 displays a question on the display of the OPE 112 as to whether to change the copy amount of the next original. At this time, if the user responds to changing the copy amount of the next original, the control unit 111 displays a message for specifying the copy amount to be changed. From this, when the copy amount of the next original is changed by the user, the control unit 111 stores the copy amount of the next original, which is changed in step 416, in the memory and proceeds to step 418, but if the copy amount of the next original is not changed, step 418 immediately. Proceed to

In step 418, the control unit 111 copies the document stored in the memory after the scanning through the printing unit 116. When the copy of one page is completed in step 420, the control unit 111 reduces the copy amount stored in the memory by one in step 422, and determines whether the copy is made by the designated copy amount in step 424. At this time, if it is not copied as much as the designated copy amount, the control unit 111 repeats steps 414 to 424 so that the original is copied as much as the designated copy amount.

On the other hand, if it is copied by the designated copy amount, the control unit 111 determines whether the copied original is the last original in step 426. At this time, if it is determined that the copy of the last original has been completed, the copying operation of the plurality of originals is terminated, but if it is determined that it is not the last original, the process proceeds to step 408 again and repeats steps 408 to 426 so that the copy of the plurality of originals is fed. End the copy operation. In most cases, since a plurality of originals are copied, the operations of steps 408 to 426 are performed a plurality of times. At this time, if the copy amount of the original is changed during the copying operation of multiple originals, only the copy amount of the corresponding original is changed and copied, and subsequent originals are copied by the original copy amount.

Fourth Example

First, the basic principle of the fourth embodiment will be described. When the user designates the copy amount for each document order using a plurality of document copy mode keys and numeric keys located on the OPE 112, the copy operation is performed. Then, the control unit 111 stores the copy amount for each original document in a built-in memory, and when the original is scanned, stores the scanned original content in the memory and performs a copy operation as much as the specified copy amount. If the user changes and inputs the copy amount of the original on the OPE 112 while copying is performed for each document according to the designated copy amount, the next original is copied by this input copy amount. At this time, even after the copy amount of the original is changed and copied, all of the following originals are copied by the changed copy amount.

The operation of the fourth embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 and 5. When the user feeds a plurality of originals to be copied, the controller 111 confirms that the originals are fed in step 502, and then displays a message on the display unit of the OPE 112 to specify the copy range and the copy amount in step 504. From this display, when the user designates the copy amount for each document by using the numeric keys on the OPE 112 and presses the start key in step 506, the control unit 111 stores the designated copy amount for each document in the memory and starts the copy operation.

When the copy operation starts, in step 508, the control unit 111 reads the copy amount of the first original stored in the memory, and in step 510 controls the scanner 114 to scan the first original, and in step 512 Store pages of originals in memory. While the first original is being scanned and copied, the control unit 111 displays a question on the display of the OPE 112 as to whether to change the copy amount of the next original. At this time, if the user responds to changing the copy amount of the next original, the control unit 111 displays a message for specifying the copy amount to be changed. From this, if the copy amount of the next original is changed by the user, the control unit 111 stores the copy amount of the next original changed in step 516 in the memory, and at the same time replaces the copy amount of all originals with the changed copy amount and stores it in the memory. If the copying amount of the next original is not changed, go to step 518 immediately.

In step 518, the control unit 111 copies the document stored in the memory after the scanning through the printing unit 116. When the copy of one page is completed in step 520, the control unit 111 reduces the copy amount stored in the memory by one in step 522, and determines whether the copy is made by the designated copy amount in step 524. In this case, if the copy amount has not been copied as much as the designated copy amount, the control unit 111 repeats steps 514 to 524 to copy the document by the designated copy amount.

On the other hand, if it is copied by the specified copy amount, the control unit 111 determines whether the copied original is the last original in step 526. At this time, if it is determined that the copy of the last original is completed, the copying operation of the plurality of originals is terminated, but if it is determined that it is not the last original, the process returns to step 508 and repeats the steps 508 to 526 to determine the number of originals fed. End the copy operation. In most cases, since a plurality of originals are copied, the operations of steps 508 to 526 are performed a plurality of times. At this time, if the copy amount of the original is changed during the copying operation of multiple originals, the copy amount of the corresponding original is changed and copied as well as all subsequent originals are copied by the changed copy amount.

As described above, by implementing a facsimile that performs the multi-copy mode of operation, there is an advantage in that a plurality of documents can be copied in different quantities even when only one document is fed once. Accordingly, the time required for copying a plurality of originals in different quantities can be shortened, and power consumption can be reduced.

Claims (8)

A method of copying a plurality of originals to be copied in different quantities in a facsimile copy mode, the method comprising: a first step of displaying a message for specifying a copy range and a copy amount when a plurality of originals are fed; A second process of storing a copy range and a copy amount corresponding to the message displayed in response to the message displayed in step 3; and a third process of sequentially scanning the loaded document by the copy amount according to the stored copy range after scanning and storing the loaded document in units of pages. Multiple original copying method characterized in that consisting of. The method of claim 1, wherein the third process copies different quantities for each document according to the stored copy range. A method of copying a plurality of originals to be copied in different quantities in a facsimile copy mode, the method comprising: a first step of displaying a message for specifying a copy quantity of a first original when a plurality of originals are fed; A second process of storing a copy amount of the first original input in response to a message displayed in the process, and a third copy of the copy amount stored in the second process after scanning and storing the fed first document in units of pages A fourth step of displaying a message for specifying a copy amount of the next original while the original is being copied, a fifth step of storing a copy amount of the next original input in response to the message displayed in the fourth step; When copying of the first original is completed, the next original fed after the copied first original is scanned by page unit. And a sixth step of copying as much as the stored copy amount after storing. 4. The multiple original copying method according to claim 3, wherein the fourth, fifth and sixth steps are repeatedly performed until copying of the fed multiple documents is completed. A method of copying a plurality of originals to be copied in different quantities in a facsimile copy mode, the method comprising: a first step of displaying a message for specifying a copy range and a copy amount of a document when a plurality of originals are fed; A second step of storing the copy amount input in response to the message displayed in step 1, a third step of scanning and storing the fed document in units of pages, and sequentially copying the copy amount in advance, and the first document A fourth step of displaying a message for specifying a copy amount to be changed while copying the document fed in the copying process by the stored copy amount; and copying the next original by the copy amount input in response to the message displayed in the fourth step. Step 5 and, if the copy amount of the next original after the fifth step is not changed, Number of originals copied characterized in that the configuration of all originals to be scanned in a sixth process of copying by one. 6. The multiple original copying method according to claim 5, wherein the sixth step copies the scanned original by the stored copy amount. A method of copying a plurality of originals to be copied in different quantities in a facsimile copy mode, the method comprising: a first step of displaying a message for specifying a copy amount for each original when a plurality of originals are fed; A second process of correspondingly storing the copy amount input in response to the message displayed by the respective document; and a third process of sequentially scanning the copied document by the copy amount stored in the second process after scanning and storing the loaded document by page unit. And a fourth process of displaying a message for specifying a copy amount to be changed while copying the fed document by the stored copy amount, and storing a copy amount newly input in response to the message displayed at the fourth process, According to the stored copy amount, all the originals after the copied originals are scanned and stored in the page unit, and then A multi-manuscript copying method characterized by comprising a fifth step of copying sequentially. 7. The multiple original copying method according to claim 6, wherein the fifth step copies all originals scanned after the stored copy amount is changed by the changed copy amount.