KR100271160B1 - Method for sending of facsimile data - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, when the remaining memory amount of the facsimile is checked and the remaining memory amount is less than or equal to the predetermined amount, the fax data stored in the memory on the storage medium of the computer connected to the facsimile, thereby preventing the loss of received fax data Provide a receiving method.

Accordingly, the present invention includes a memory associated with an external device including a storage medium and a power control unit, and a memory capable of storing received fax data, and which can control whether the external device is powered through a power control unit. A receiving method comprising: checking a remaining amount of memory; Comparing the remaining amount of checked memory with a preset reference value; If the remaining amount of the memory is less than or equal to the preset reference value, transmitting a preset request command to the external device to transmit the fax data stored in the memory to the external device; When a response signal corresponding to the request command is received from the external device, transmit the fax data stored in the memory to the external device; Characterized in that the fax data stored in the memory to be deleted.

Description

How to receive fax data

The present invention relates to a method for receiving fax data, and more particularly, in a system in which a facsimile and a computer are connected, when the remaining amount of the memory is less than a predetermined value or a memory pool occurs, The present invention relates to a method of receiving a fax data by backing up and storing the fax data in an associated computer, thereby efficiently utilizing the memory embedded in the fax and preventing the loss of the received fax data.

In general, a facsimile is a device that acquires information recorded on a document and transmits the information to a facsimile at a remote location, and prints the fax data transmitted from the remote location and documents the document for recognition by a user. Facsimile is a multi-function terminal with a built-in scanner, printer, and modem, which perform complex functions such as scanning, printing, and data transmission / reception. In recent years, facsimile machines and computers are interconnected to perform more complex functions, further increasing the efficiency of office automation equipment.

The fax includes a memory having a predetermined storage capacity in case the fax data cannot be normally received. In other words, if there is no print paper or a problem occurs in the printer while receiving fax data sent from a fax machine at a remote location, the fax can switch to the memory receiving mode of the fax data and store the fax data in memory. Save it.

As such, by automatically switching the reception mode of the fax data to the memory reception mode in the situation where the fax cannot normally receive the fax data, it is possible to increase the reception success rate of the fax data and to prevent the loss of data. This automatic mode switching function is more efficient when multiple users share a facsimile or multiple computers are connected to a facsimile at the same time.

By the way, according to such a conventional facsimile, the following problem arises.

In other words, if the capacity of the built-in memory of the facsimile is limited, and the fax machine cannot receive the fax data normally, if a large amount of fax data is stored in the memory, the memory will not be able to receive more fax data. A "Memory Full" occurs that cannot be saved. In this case, a problem occurs that the fax data after the memory pool is generated is lost.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to check the remaining memory of the facsimile, and if the remaining memory is less than or equal to a predetermined amount, the storage medium of the computer linked to the fax data stored in the memory. The present invention provides a method of receiving fax data to prevent loss of received fax data.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to allocate the memory embedded in the facsimile to the reception area and the retransmission area, to store the received fax data in the retransmission area when the receiving area is a memory pool, and to store the fax data stored in the retransmission area as a third The present invention provides a method of receiving a fax data to prevent the loss of received fax data by deleting the fax data stored in the retransmission area after retransmission to the terminal.

1 is a schematic block diagram of a facsimile and computer linkage system applied to a first embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the method for receiving a fax data according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a schematic block diagram of a facsimile applied to a second embodiment of the present invention,

4 is a diagram illustrating a partitioned state of the memory illustrated in FIG. 3;

5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the method for receiving a fax data according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

6 is an operation flowchart of an internet service provider part.

<Description of the code | symbol about the principal part of drawing>

100, 300: facsimile part 101, 301: control part

102 and 302: memory 109: computer interface unit

200: Computer parts 201 and 401: Central processing unit

202, 402: storage medium 203: power control unit

204: facsimile interface unit 305: general area

306: retransmission area 313, 403: network interface unit

400: Internet service provider part 500: Internet network

A feature of the present invention for achieving the above object, is associated with an external device including a storage medium and a power control unit, and includes a memory for storing the received fax data, and whether or not to supply power to the external device through the power control unit A controllable fax data receiving method comprising: checking a remaining amount of memory; Comparing the remaining amount of checked memory with a preset reference value; If the remaining amount of the memory is less than or equal to the preset reference value, transmitting a preset request command to the external device to transmit the fax data stored in the memory to the external device; When a response signal corresponding to the request command is received from the external device, transmit the fax data stored in the memory to the external device; One point is to delete the fax data stored in the memory.

Here, confirm the driving state of the external device; If the external device is driven, transmits a preset request command; If the external device is not being driven, the power controller controls the power supply to turn on the external device, and then transmits a preset request command.

In addition, the response signal is a signal generated by driving a predetermined program stored in the storage medium of the external device to receive the fax data.

In addition, the preset reference value includes the remaining amount of memory when the memory pool occurs.

Further, the fax data is transmitted to the external device in units of a predetermined amount, and when the predetermined amount of fax data is transmitted, the predetermined amount of fax data is deleted.

In this case, the predetermined amount may be the entire amount of the fax data, one page amount, or one band amount.

On the other hand, another feature of the present invention includes a memory divided into a general area and a retransmission area, the method for receiving a fax data of a facsimile connected to an Internet service provider through an internet network: Stored in; Checking the remaining memory of the general area; Comparing the memory remaining amount of the checked general area with a preset first reference value; As a result of the comparison, when the remaining memory of the general area is equal to or less than the first predetermined reference value, the fax data is switched to the retransmission mode to store the fax data in the retransmission area; Check the remaining memory of the retransmission area; Compare the checked memory remaining amount of the retransmission area with a preset second reference value; As a result of the comparison, when the remaining memory amount of the retransmission area is equal to or less than the second predetermined reference value, transmit the fax data to the Internet service provider; The point is to delete the fax data stored in the retransmission area after sending the fax data.

Here, the preset first reference value and the preset second reference value include the remaining amount of memory when the memory pool is generated.

In addition, the Internet service provider retransmits the fax data transmitted from the facsimile to a predetermined place through the Internet network; When the fax data is sent to the preset location, the stored fax data is deleted.

In addition, the predetermined place is an arbitrary remote facsimile, the Internet service provider may store the telephone number of the remote facsimile, and may transmit the fax data after accessing the remote facsimile and the call path using the telephone number.

The preset place is a user's computer, and the Internet service provider may store an electronic mail address of the computer, and transmit a fax data after forming a communication path with the computer using the electronic mail address.

In addition, the fax data is retransmitted to a predetermined place in units of a predetermined amount, and when the predetermined amount of fax data is transmitted, the transmitted predetermined amount of fax data is deleted from the storage area.

Further, the fax data is transmitted to the Internet service provider in units of a predetermined amount, and when the predetermined amount of fax data is transmitted, the predetermined amount of fax data is deleted from the retransmission area.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, in adding reference numerals to the elements of each drawing, it should be noted that the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals as much as possible even if they are displayed on different drawings. In addition, in the following description, many specific details are shown, such as specific blocks or components of circuits, which are provided to help a more general understanding of the present invention, and the present invention may be practiced even if these specific details are removed or modified. It will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art. In describing the present invention, when 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.

<1st Example of this invention>

1 is a schematic block diagram of a system for linking a facsimile and a computer applied to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the method for receiving a fax data according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Is shown.

Referring to FIG. 1, a facsimile machine and a computer system may be classified into a facsimile part 100 and a computer part 200.

First, looking at the facsimile part 100, the control unit 101 controls the system as a whole according to the set program. In particular, the controller 101 checks the remaining amount of the memory 102 and requests a backup of the fax data to the computer part 200 when it is determined that the checked remaining amount is less than or equal to a preset reference value or that a memory pool has occurred. While controlling to generate a signal, it controls the transmission of the fax data stored in the memory 102 to the computer part 200 according to the response of the computer part 200.

The memory 102 stores program data, protocol data, and text data, and accesses previously stored data under the control of the controller 101, or temporarily stores fax data received from a remote facsimile. .

The operation panel (OPE) 103 includes a plurality of keys to generate the key data of the facsimile, inputs them to the control unit 101 when the key data is generated, and displays the display data of the control unit 101. A display window (LCD).

The scanner 104 scans the image information recorded on the document, converts the image information into digital image data, and provides the converted image data to the control unit 101.

The modem 105 modulates and outputs the output data of the control unit 101 in analog form under the control of the control unit 101, and demodulates and outputs the analog input signal.

The network control unit (NCU) 106 is operated under the control of the control unit 101 to form a loop of a public switching telephone network (PSTN) (consisting of rings and tips), and the modem 105 ) And the signals of the process circuit network (Interfacing).

The printer 107 prints the original data scanned by the scanner 104 or the fax data received via the modem 105 in accordance with a signal provided from the control unit 101.

The sensor unit 108 detects the remaining amount of recording paper, detects the presence or absence of an original, and provides it to the control unit 101.

The computer interface unit 109 transmits the fax data received through the public line network or the original data scanned by the scanner 104 to the computer part 200 or from the computer part 200 under the control of the control unit 101. By receiving the information, the facsimile part 100 and the computer part 200 are connected to each other to perform bidirectional communication using the 1284 protocol.

Next, looking at the computer part 200, the central processing unit 201 controls the overall system in accordance with a predetermined program. In particular, the central processing unit 201 receives the fax data transmitted from the facsimile part 100 and stores it in the storage medium 202.

The storage medium 202 typically uses a hard disk (HDD), and stores fax data transmitted from the facsimile part 100 under the control of the CPU 201. In addition, when the storage medium 202 receives a backup request of the fax data from the facsimile part 100, the storage medium 202 of the computer part 200 stores the fax data stored in the memory 102 of the facsimile part 100. The backup program for backing up is stored.

When the power control unit 203 receives a request for power control from the facsimile part 100, the power control unit 203 controls whether the computer part 200 is powered by the central processing unit 201. That is, even when the power of the computer part 200 is turned off, when the power control request of the facsimile part 100 is received, the central processing unit 201 controls the power control unit 203 to supply power to the computer part 200. By supplying the control, the computer part 200 is controlled to maintain the drive standby state.

The facsimile interface unit 204 connects the computer part 200 and the facsimile part 100 to perform bidirectional communication with each other using a 1284 protocol.

Referring to Figure 2 with respect to the operation of the present invention having such a configuration as follows.

The control unit 101 of the facsimile part 100 checks the remaining amount of the memory 102 before receiving the fax data from the remote facsimile, receiving the fax data, or receiving the fax data (S101). In operation 101 (S101), it is determined whether the remaining amount of the memory 102 checked is greater than or equal to the preset reference value (S102). If the remaining amount of the memory 102 is greater than or equal to the predetermined reference value, the general facsimile function is performed (S103). ). At this time, the preset reference value may be set to 10 [%] of the total memory capacity, or may be set to a state in which the memory 102 is full (for example, the remaining amount of the memory 102 is approximately 0 [%]).

If it is determined that the remaining amount of the memory 102 checked in step 102 (S102) is not more than the preset reference value, the controller 101 checks the driving state of the computer part 200 (S104). If it is determined in step 104 (S104) that the computer part 200 is not being driven (S105), the control unit 101 of the facsimile part 100 outputs a predetermined power control request (S106). Accordingly, the central processing unit 201 of the computer part 200 controls the power control unit 203 to control the main power of the computer part 200 to be supplied to each component to drive the computer part 200. Let's do it.

When the computer part 200 is driven, the control unit 101 of the facsimile part 100 transmits a preset fax data backup request command to the central processing unit 201 of the computer part 200 (S107). 200, it is checked whether a response corresponding to the fax data backup request command is received (S108). If a response corresponding to the fax data backup request command is not received from the computer part 200 in step 108 (S108), the flow returns to step 107 (S107) to repeatedly perform the fax data backup request operation.

If a response corresponding to the fax data backup request command is received from the computer part 200 in step 108 (S108), the control unit 101 of the fax part 100 stores the fax data stored in the memory 102 in the computer part. Transfer to step 200 (S109). That is, the control unit 101 of the facsimile part 100 detects the fax data stored in the memory 102 and transmits it to the computer part 200 through the computer interface unit 109, and the central processing unit of the computer part 200. The 201 receives the fax data through the facsimile interface 204 and stores the fax data in a predetermined area of the storage medium 202. At this time, the central processing unit 201 controls the address (Address) of the storage medium 202 to store the fax data, and stores and manages information about the fax data.

Thereafter, the control unit 101 of the facsimile part 100 checks whether the transmission of the fax data to the computer part 200 is completed (S110), and deletes the fax data stored in the memory 102 when the transmission of the fax data is completed. (S111). Thus, the memory 102 of the facsimile part 100 is in a state capable of storing received fax data.

In this case, the control unit 101 of the facsimile part 100 may be set to delete all the fax data after the transmission of the fax data to the computer part 200, or may be set in a predetermined amount unit (for example, page or band unit). You can also set it to send and delete).

<2nd Example of this invention>

3 shows a schematic block diagram of a facsimile applied to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 shows a partitioned state diagram of the memory shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the method for receiving a fax data, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an internet service provider part.

Referring to FIG. 3, the system applied to the second embodiment of the present invention is roughly divided into a facsimile part 300 and an Internet service provider (ISP) part 400.

First, looking at the facsimile part 300, the controller 301 controls the system as a whole according to a predetermined program. In particular, the controller 301 controls the storage state of the memory 302 and the transmission state to an external device (for example, an Internet service provider (ISP)) with respect to the received fax data.

The memory 302 stores program data, protocol data, text data, and the like, and accesses or stores data under the control of the controller 301. In this case, as shown in FIG. 4, the memory 302 is divided into a ROM 303 in which program data and protocol data are stored, and a RAM 304 in which fax data is stored, and the RAM 304 is a general memory receiver. The job is divided into a general area 305 in which fax data is stored through a job, and a retransmission area 306 in which fax data is stored in a retransmission job or when a memory pool is generated in the general area 305.

The operation panel (OPE) 307 includes a plurality of keys capable of generating key data of the system, and inputs them to the controller 301 when key data is generated, and displays the display data of the controller 301. It includes a display window.

The scanner 308 scans an image of an original, converts it into digital image data, and provides the same to the controller 301.

Under the control of the controller 301, the modem 309 modulates and outputs the output data of the controller 301 in an analog form, and demodulates and outputs an analog input signal.

The network control unit (NCU) 310 is operated under the control of the controller 301 to form a call loop of the telephone line and to interface the signals of the modem 309 and the public line network (Ring / Tip).

The printer 311 prints the received data by the control signal from the control unit 301.

The sensor unit 312 detects the remaining amount of recording paper or detects an original and provides it to the controller 301.

The network interface 313 forms a communication loop with the Internet network 500 under the control of the controller 301, and performs functions such as sending a signal and receiving a call signal.

Next, referring to the Internet service provider part 400, the central processing unit 401 generally controls each component of the Internet service provider part 400, and in particular, stores the fax data transmitted from the facsimile part 300. It stores the data in the medium 402 and transmits the fax data to an e-mail address preset by the user.

The storage medium 402 stores the driving program of the Internet service provider part 400 and at the same time temporarily stores the fax data transmitted from the facsimile part 300 and stores an e-mail address set by the user.

The network interface unit 403 forms a communication loop with the Internet network 500 under the control of the central processing unit 401, and performs functions such as sending a signal and receiving a call signal.

A second embodiment of the present invention having such a configuration will be described below with reference to FIG. 5.

The control unit 301 of the facsimile part 300 checks the remaining amount of the general area 305 in the memory 302 before receiving the fax data from the remote facsimile, after receiving the fax data, or while receiving the fax data. (S201). In step 201 (S201), it is determined whether the remaining amount of the general area 305 in the memory 302 is equal to or larger than a preset reference value (S202). If the set reference value or more, the general facsimile function is performed (S203). In this case, the preset reference value may be set to 10 [%] of the memory capacity corresponding to the general area 305, and the general area 305 in the memory 302 is full (for example, the general area 305). The remaining memory can be set to approximately 0 [%]).

If it is determined that the remaining amount of the general area 305 in the memory 302 checked in step 202 (S202) is not more than the preset reference value, it is switched to the retransmission mode and the fax data received from the remote facsimile is thereafter. Is stored in the retransmission area 306 (S204).

Thereafter, it is checked whether the fax data transmitted from the remote site is received (S205), and when the reception process of the fax data is completed, the fax data stored in the retransmission area 306 in the memory 302 is transmitted to the Internet service provider part 400. It transmits (S206). That is, the controller 301 controls the modem 309 and attempts to connect to the Internet service provider part 400 through the Internet network 500, and when the connection is completed, the controller 301 is stored in the retransmission area 306 in the memory 302. The fax data is transmitted to the internet service provider part 400 through the internet network 500.

When the fax data stored in the retransmission area 306 in the facsimile part 300 is completed to be transmitted to the Internet service provider part 400 (S207), the control unit 301 stores the fax data stored in the retransmission area 306 in the memory 302. Delete (S208). After that, when the deleting operation is completed (S209), the process returns to the reception standby state of the next fax data.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 6, the central processing unit 401 in the Internet service provider part 400 checks whether the fax data is received from the facsimile part 300 (S301). The fax data is stored in the storage medium 402 (S302). Then, when all the fax data is stored (S303), the central processing unit 401 detects the e-mail address set by the user from the storage medium 402 and transmits the fax data to the preset e-mail address. In this case, the preset e-mail address may be set to a phone number corresponding to the third facsimile, or may be set to an e-mail address corresponding to the user's computer.

When the transmission of the fax data is completed (S305), the central processing unit 401 deletes the transmitted fax data from the storage medium 402 (S306), and when the deletion operation is completed (S307), all the processing ends. Thus, the storage medium 402 in the Internet service provider part 400 can be used to prevent the loss of received fax data.

As described above, in the detailed description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined by the claims below and equivalents thereof.

As a result, according to the method for receiving fax data according to the present invention, the following advantages occur.

First, if the remaining memory of the facsimile is checked and the remaining memory is less than or equal to a predetermined amount or the memory is full, the stored fax data in the memory is stored in a storage medium of a computer linked to the facsimile, thereby preventing loss of received fax data. can do.

Second, the memory embedded in the facsimile is allocated to the reception area and the retransmission area, and when the reception area is full, the received fax data is stored in the retransmission area. By deleting the fax data stored in the area, it is possible to more effectively prevent the loss of the received fax data.

Claims (19)

A method for receiving a fax data of a facsimile, which is connected to an external device including a storage medium and a power control unit, and includes a memory capable of storing received fax data, and which can control whether the external device is powered through the power control unit. In: Checking the remaining amount of the memory; Comparing the remaining amount of the checked memory with a preset reference value; Transmitting a preset request command to the external device to transmit the fax data stored in the memory to the external device when the remaining amount of the memory is less than or equal to the preset reference value; When the response signal corresponding to the request command is received from the external device, transmitting the fax data stored in the memory to the external device; And And deleting the fax data stored in the memory. The method of claim 1, Checking a driving state of the external device; If the external device is being driven in the checking step, transmitting the preset request command; If the external device is not being driven in the checking step, the power controller controls the power control unit to turn on the power of the external device, and then transmits the preset request command. Receive method. The method of claim 1, wherein the response signal, And a signal generated by driving a predetermined program stored in the storage medium of the external device to receive the fax data. The method of claim 1, wherein the preset reference value is A method of receiving fax data including the remaining memory when a memory pool occurs. The method of claim 1, And transmitting the fax data to the external device in units of a predetermined amount, and when the predetermined amount of the fax data is transmitted, deleting the transmitted amount of the fax data. The method of claim 5, wherein the predetermined amount, Fax data receiving method comprising the entire amount of the fax data. The method of claim 5, wherein the predetermined amount, Receiving fax data including one page. The method of claim 5, wherein the predetermined amount, A method of receiving fax data including a band amount. In a method for receiving a fax data of a facsimile, which includes a memory divided into a general area and a retransmission area and is connected with an Internet service provider through an Internet network: Storing the received fax data in the general area of the memory; Checking the remaining memory of the general area; Comparing the memory remaining amount of the checked general area with a preset first reference value; As a result of the comparison, switching to the retransmission mode so that the fax data is stored in the retransmission area when the remaining memory of the general area is less than or equal to the preset first reference value; Checking the remaining memory of the retransmission area; Comparing the memory remaining amount of the retransmission area with a preset second reference value as a result of the check; Comparing the fax data with the Internet service provider when the memory remaining amount of the retransmission area is equal to or less than the second reference value preset; And And deleting the fax data stored in the retransmission area after transmitting the fax data. The method of claim 9, wherein the preset first reference value is: A method of receiving fax data including the remaining memory when a memory pool occurs. The method of claim 9, wherein the preset second reference value is: A method of receiving fax data including the remaining memory when a memory pool occurs. The method of claim 9, wherein the Internet service provider, Retransmitting the fax data transmitted from the facsimile to a predetermined place through the internet network; And And deleting all the stored fax data when all of the fax data is transmitted to the preset location. The method of claim 12, wherein the predetermined place, Any remote facsimile, and the internet service provider stores the telephone number of the remote facsimile, and transmits the fax data after connecting the remote facsimile and the call path through the telephone number. Way. The method of claim 12, wherein the predetermined place, A computer of the user, and the internet service provider stores an e-mail address of the computer, establishes a communication path with the computer through the e-mail address, and then transmits the fax data. . The method of claim 12, The fax data is retransmitted in a predetermined amount as a unit to the predetermined place, and when the predetermined amount of the fax data is transmitted, the fax data of the predetermined amount is deleted from the storage area. How to receive data. The method of claim 9, And transmit the fax data to the Internet service provider in a predetermined amount as a unit, and when the predetermined amount of the fax data is transmitted, delete the predetermined amount of the fax data from the retransmission area. How to receive data. The method of claim 15 or 16, wherein the predetermined amount, Fax data receiving method comprising the entire amount of the fax data. The method of claim 15 or 16, wherein the predetermined amount, Receiving fax data including one page. The method of claim 15 or 16, wherein the predetermined amount, A method of receiving fax data including a band amount.