KR100309995B1 - Method for managing of transmission/receipt result report in facsimile - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for managing transmission / reception result information of a fax.

An object of the present invention, when a plurality of modems and lines are connected to one terminal, in order to easily check the transmission / reception result information of the fax data transmitted and received through each line, the transmission / reception for each line port number The present invention provides a method for managing transmission / reception result information of a fax that classifies and stores reception result information.

To this end, the present invention relates to a method for managing transmission / reception result information in one facsimile connected to a plurality of modems and lines, wherein a predetermined area of a facsimile memory is allocated to a plurality of lines in one-to-one correspondence, When fax data is transmitted / received through a predetermined line, the transmission / reception result information related to the transmission / reception operation is stored in a memory of a predetermined area allocated to the predetermined line, and a key for outputting a transmission / reception list from the operation panel of the fax Is selected, and when a key for outputting a transmission / reception list is selected, transmission / reception result information stored in the memory is printed according to a predetermined form.

According to the present invention, when a plurality of modems and lines are connected to one terminal, the transmission / reception result information is separately stored for each line port number, and thus the user transmits / receives fax data transmitted / received through each line. / There is an advantage that can easily check the reception result information.

Description

How to manage fax / transmission result information {METHOD FOR MANAGING OF TRANSMISSION / RECEIPT RESULT REPORT IN FACSIMILE}

The present invention relates to a method for managing transmission / reception result information of a facsimile, and more particularly, when a plurality of modems and lines are connected to one terminal, transmission / reception result information of fax data transmitted / received through each line. By managing and storing by the line port number, the present invention relates to a method for managing a transmission / reception result information of a facsimile that a user can easily check by outputting only a report of a transmission / reception operation performed at a predetermined line port.

In addition, in the present invention, when a plurality of modems and lines are connected to one terminal, the user transmits / receives a report by storing and managing the number of the line port where the transmission / reception of the fax data is performed in the transmission / reception result information. The present invention relates to a method for managing the transmission / reception result information of a facsimile machine that can easily check the number of a corresponding line port that has performed a transmission / reception operation when outputting a.

In general, a facsimile has a communication means such as a scanner capable of reading a document therein, a printer capable of outputting data in character form, and a telephone line for transmitting and receiving data with a remote party. Refers to an integrated device for interchangeable documents.

Recently, as fax communication becomes more common, a lot of information is exchanged through facsimile. Especially for documents that need to be processed quickly, the exchange of information through facsimile is very effective, thereby greatly improving work efficiency.

As information exchange through facsimile is performed very frequently, memory is installed in the facsimile to improve the reception rate of the information or to receive a large amount of information.

As the memory is installed in the facsimile as described above, operations such as scheduled transmission, polling transmission, and multiple transmission using the memory are possible, and in the memory, transmission / reception result information related to transmission / reception of fax data performed by the facsimile is performed. Is stored. The transmission / reception result information includes transmission / reception time, transmission / reception page, transmission / reception result, and the like.

The transmission / reception result information is printed and output on a recording sheet according to a predetermined form. The transmission / reception report has a predetermined number of transmission / reception operations performed by the fax, or a user inputs predetermined key data. It is output in one case, and the user can easily check the result of the transmission / reception operation performed in the fax through the transmission / reception report.

However, according to the method of managing the transmission / reception result information of the facsimile, when a plurality of modems and lines are connected to the facsimile, the transmission / reception result information related to the transmission / reception operation of the fax data is collectively stored in the memory. The problem arises that it is impossible to distinguish between the transmission and reception operations performed in the line of.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to transmit / receive result information of fax data transmitted / received through each line when a plurality of modems and lines are connected to one terminal. In order to easily confirm, the present invention provides a method of managing a transmission / reception result information of a facsimile for storing transmission / reception result information for each line port number.

Another object of the present invention, when a plurality of modems and lines are connected to one terminal, a facsimile for storing the corresponding line port number in the transmission / reception result information in order to easily identify the line that the predetermined fax data is transmitted or received It provides a method of managing information on transmission / reception results of

1 is a schematic block diagram of a general facsimile applied to the present invention;

2 is an operation flowchart for storing transmission / reception result information in a memory according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a memory map showing transmission / reception result information stored in a memory according to the operation of FIG. 2;

4 is an operation flowchart for outputting a transmission / reception result stored in the memory shown in FIG.

5 is an exemplary view of a transmission / reception result report output according to the operation of FIG. 4;

6 is an operation flowchart for storing transmission / reception result information in a memory according to another embodiment of the present invention;

7 is a memory map illustrating transmission / reception result information stored in a memory according to the operation of FIG. 6;

8 is an operation flowchart for outputting a transmission / reception result stored in a memory shown in FIG. 7;

9 is an exemplary view of a transmission / reception result report output according to the operation of FIG. 8.

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10: central processing unit 20: memory 30: operation panel

40: scanner 50: modem 60: NCU

70: printer 80: sensor

In order to achieve the above objects, a feature of the present invention is a method of managing transmission / reception result information in one facsimile with a plurality of modems and lines connected to each other. Allocating, storing the transmission / reception result information related to the transmission / reception operation in a memory allocated to the predetermined line when the fax data is transmitted / received through a predetermined line among a plurality of lines; Checking whether a key for outputting a reception list is selected, and if a key for outputting a transmission / reception list is selected, inputting a port number of a predetermined line in which transmission / reception result information to be output is stored among the plurality of lines Requesting a port number and inputting a port number of the predetermined line to a memory allocated to the port number of the predetermined line. Detecting stored transmission / reception result information; And printing the detected transmission / reception result information according to a predetermined form.

Preferably, in the memory allocating step, when the memory is allocated in one-to-one correspondence to the plurality of lines, dividing the allocated memory into a transmission / reception area; and when the fax data is transmitted through a predetermined line among the plurality of lines, Storing the transmission result information in the transmission area among the memory areas allocated to the predetermined line, and storing the reception result information related to the reception operation in the reception area among the memory areas allocated to the predetermined line when the fax data is received; If the key for outputting the transmission list is selected on the control panel of the control panel, the transmission result information stored in the transmission area is printed according to a predetermined form, and when the key for outputting the reception list is selected on the operation panel of the fax, the reception result stored in the reception area And printing the information according to a predetermined form.

Another feature of the present invention is a method for managing transmission / reception result information in one facsimile connected to a plurality of modems and lines, wherein fax data is transmitted / received among a plurality of lines when fax data is transmitted / received in a facsimile. Detecting a port number of a predetermined line which has been performed; storing transmission / reception result information related to a transmission / reception operation including a detected port number of a predetermined line in a memory of a fax; Checking whether a key for outputting a reception list is selected, detecting a transmission / reception result information in a memory when a key for outputting a reception / reception list is selected, and determining the detected transmission / reception result information Printing according to the form.

Preferably, when the fax data is transmitted from the facsimile, the port number of the predetermined line for transmitting the fax data is detected from the plurality of lines. If the fax data is received from the fax, the fax data is received from the plurality of lines. Detecting the port number of the predetermined line, storing the transmission result information related to the transmission operation including the detected port number of the predetermined line in an allocated transmission area among all areas of the memory, and receiving the detected port number of the predetermined line. Storing the reception result information related to the job in the allocated reception area among all areas of the memory; and printing the transmission result information stored in the transmission area according to a predetermined form when a key for outputting the transmission list is selected on the operation panel of the facsimile. Press the key to print the reception list from the fax control panel. When the method further comprises printing in accordance with the reception result information stored in the receiving area to a predetermined form.

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 there are shown a number of specific details, such as components of the specific circuit, which are provided only to help a more general understanding of the present invention that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. It is self-evident to those of ordinary knowledge in Esau. 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.

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

Referring to FIG. 1, the central processing unit 10 controls the system as a whole. In particular, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the memory 20 is allocated to each of a plurality of line port numbers, and control to store the transmission / reception result information of the transmitted / received fax data in the memory allocated to the corresponding line port number. According to another embodiment of the present invention, it controls to store the line port number for transmitting / receiving fax data in the transmission / reception result information.

The memory 20 stores operation programs of the central processing unit 10, general control programs, and data according to program execution of the central processing unit 10. In particular, the transmission / reception result information of the fax data transmitted / received in the facsimile according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is stored for each line port number, and according to another embodiment of the present invention Save the reception result information.

The operation panel (OPE) 30 includes a plurality of keys capable of generating key data of the system, inputs them to the central processing unit 10 when the key data is generated, and displays the display data of the central processing unit 10. And a display device capable of doing so.

The scanner 40 scans an original, converts an image of the original into binary information, and applies the same to the central processing unit 10.

The modem 50 modulates the output data of the central processing unit 10 in an analog form under the control of the central processing unit 10, and demodulates and outputs the analog input signal.

The network control unit (NCU) 60 is operated under the control of the central processing unit 10 to form a call loop of a public switching telephone network (PSTN) (consisting of rings and tips) and a modem ( 50) and the signal of the public telephone network.

The printer 70 prints the data stored in the memory 20 under the control of the central processing unit 10, and the sensor unit 80 detects the remaining amount of the recording paper or the original and detects it as the central processing unit 10. Enter it.

The operation of the present invention having such a configuration will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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2 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of storing transmission / reception result information in a memory according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 illustrates a memory map showing transmission / reception result information stored in a memory according to the operation of FIG. 2. 4 is an operation flowchart for outputting a transmission / reception result stored in the memory of FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is an exemplary view of a transmission / reception result report output according to the operation of FIG. 4. Is shown.

Here, the plurality of line port numbers are preset in the facsimile.

Referring to FIG. 2, the CPU 10 allocates predetermined regions of the memory 20 to one-to-one correspondence to a plurality of lines provided in the facsimile (S201).

Thereafter, the central processing unit 10 checks whether the original to be transmitted to the outside is set in the facsimile (S202), and if the original is set, checks whether the receiving telephone number is input (S203).

When the reception telephone number is input as a result of the check, the central processing unit 10 controls the predetermined modem and the NCU among the plurality of modems 50 and the NCU 60 to dial the input telephone number (S204), It is checked whether a currency path is formed (S205).

When the call path is formed with the receiver, the central processing unit 10 stores the receiver telephone number and the transmission start time in a predetermined area allocated to the predetermined line forming the call path with the receiver from the entire area of the memory (). (S206).

Thereafter, the CPU 10 scans the document set by controlling the scanner 40, transmits the scanned data to the receiving side (S207), and checks whether an error occurs during transmission (S208).

If no error occurs, the central processing unit 10 checks whether the transmission of the scanned data is completed (S209), and blocks the communication path when the transmission of the data is completed (S210). When the communication path is blocked, the central processing unit 10 stores the total transmission time, the number of pages transmitted, and the transmission result in the predetermined area of the memory 20 allocated to the predetermined line (S211), and then ends.

Here, when the port number of the predetermined line forming the communication path with the receiving side among the plurality of lines is 1 (60-1), it is stored in the predetermined area of the memory 20 allocated to the port 1 (60-1). The transmission result information is as shown in FIG. 3, and the result information of the transmission operation performed on the plurality of lines is stored as shown in FIG. 3 in a predetermined area of the memory 20 allocated to each line.

On the other hand, if an error occurs during the transmission of the result of the check in step 208 (S208) of checking whether an error has occurred during the transmission of the scanned data, the process branches to step 210 (S210) of blocking the call path.

Since the same process is applied to the receiving operation, the calling party's telephone number, the reception start time, the total reception time, and the reception area in the predetermined area of the memory 20 allocated to the predetermined line for receiving the fax data received from the outside. The number of pages written and the result of the reception are stored.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 3, the user wants to check the output of the transmission / reception result stored in the predetermined area of the memory 20 allocated to each line of the entire area of the memory 20 to the recording sheet as a list A case will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

Referring to FIG. 4, the CPU 10 checks whether a key for outputting a transmission result list is selected from among a plurality of keys provided in the operation panel 30 (S401).

As a result of the check, when a key for outputting the transmission result list is selected, the central processing unit 10 displays a message for inputting the port number of the line in which the transmission result information to be output is stored on the display device of the operation panel 30 ( S402).

The CPU 10 checks whether the user inputs a port number of a predetermined line (S403), and when a port number of a predetermined line is input, detects a predetermined area of the memory 20 allocated to the input predetermined line ( In step S404, the printer 70 is controlled to print the transmission result information stored in the predetermined area of the detected memory 20 in accordance with a predetermined form (S405).

The central processing unit 10 checks whether the printing of the transmission result list in which the result of the transmission operation performed on the predetermined line is recorded is completed (S406), and ends when the printing is completed.

Here, when the user inputs the line port number 1 among the plurality of line port numbers, the transmission result list printed in step 405 (S405) is as shown in FIG. 5.

On the other hand, when the check result in step 401 (S401) of checking whether a key for outputting the transmission result list is input, if the key for outputting the transmission result list is not input, the central processing apparatus 10 outputs the reception result list. It is checked whether a key is selected (S407).

As a result of the check, when a key for outputting the reception result list is selected, the CPU 10 sends a message to the operation panel 30 to input a port number of a line storing the reception result information to be branched to step 402 (S402). Is displayed on the display window.

Thereafter, the reception result list stored in the predetermined line input by the user is output in the same manner as when the key for outputting the transmission result list described above is selected.

Therefore, the user can select and output the result information of the transmission / reception operation performed on the predetermined line among the transmission / reception results of the fax data transmitted / received through the plurality of lines.

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6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of storing transmission / reception result information in a memory according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 illustrates a memory map showing transmission / reception result information stored in a memory according to the operation of FIG. 6. 8 is an operation flowchart for outputting a transmission / reception result stored in the memory shown in FIG. 7, and FIG. 9 is an exemplary view of a transmission / reception result report output according to the operation of FIG. 8. Is shown.

Here, the plurality of line port numbers are preset in the facsimile.

Referring to FIG. 6, the central processing unit 10 checks whether a document to be transmitted to the outside is set in the facsimile (S601), and if the document is set, checks whether a receiving telephone number is input (S602).

When the reception telephone number is input, the central processing unit 10 controls the predetermined modem and the NCU among the plurality of modems 50 and the NCU 60 to dial the input telephone number (S603), It is confirmed whether a currency path is formed (S604).

When the call path is formed with the receiving side, the CPU 10 stores the port number, the receiving telephone number, and the transmission start time of the predetermined line forming the call path with the receiving side in the memory 20 (S605).

Thereafter, the CPU 10 scans the document set by controlling the scanner 40, transmits the scanned data to the receiver (S606), and checks whether an error occurs during transmission (S607).

If the error does not occur, the CPU 10 checks whether the transmission of the scanned data is completed (S608), and blocks the communication path when the transmission of the data is completed (S609). When the call path is blocked, the central processing unit 10 stores the total transmission time, the number of pages transmitted, and the transmission result in the memory 20 (S610), and ends.

Here, the transmission result information stored in the memory 20 as the above process is repeatedly performed is illustrated in FIG. 7.

On the other hand, if an error occurs during the transmission of the result of the check in step 607 (S607) of checking whether an error occurs during the transmission of the scanned data, the flow branches to step 609 (S609) of blocking the call path.

The same applies to the receiving operation, so that the port number of the predetermined line for receiving the fax data received from the outside, the telephone number of the sending side, the reception start time, the total reception time, the number of pages received, and the reception result are stored in memory. 20 is stored.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 7, a case in which the user wants to check the output / transmission result information stored in the memory 20 as a list on recording paper will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.

Referring to FIG. 8, the CPU 10 checks whether a key for outputting a transmission result list is selected from among a plurality of keys provided in the operation panel 30 (S801).

As a result of the check, when a key for outputting the transmission result list is selected, the CPU 10 detects the transmission result information stored in the memory 20 (S802), and when the transmission result information is detected, controls the printer 70. Then, the detected transmission result information is printed according to a predetermined form (S803).

The central processing unit 10 checks whether the output of the transmission result list on which the transmission result information has been printed is completed (S804), and ends when the printing is completed. Here, the transmission result list output from the printer 70 is as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when the check result in step 801 (S801) for checking whether a key for outputting the transmission result list is input, if the key for outputting the transmission result list is not input, the CPU 10 outputs the reception result list. It is checked whether a key is selected (S805).

As a result of the check, if a key for outputting the reception result list is selected, the CPU 10 branches to step 802 (S802) to detect reception result information stored in the memory 20, and thereafter, the transmission result list described above. Outputs the reception result list in the same way as when the key for outputting is selected.

Therefore, the user can easily check the line port number printed on the transmission / reception result list.

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 described above, according to the method for managing the transmission / reception result information of the fax according to the present invention, the following advantages occur.

First, when a plurality of modems and lines are connected to one terminal, the transmission / reception result information is separately stored for each line port number, and thus the user transmits / receives fax data transmitted / received through each line. There is an advantage that can easily check the result information.

Second, when a plurality of modems and lines are connected to one terminal, since the corresponding port port number is stored in the transmission / reception result information, there is an advantage in that a predetermined fax data can be easily identified or received.

Claims (4)

In the method of managing transmission / reception result information in one facsimile with multiple modems and lines: Allocating a predetermined area of the facsimile memory in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of lines; If fax data is transmitted / received through a predetermined line among the plurality of lines, storing transmission / reception result information related to the transmission / reception operation in a memory of the predetermined area allocated to the predetermined line; Confirming whether a key for outputting a transmission / reception list is selected on the operation panel of the fax; If a key for outputting the transmission / reception list is selected, requesting input of a port number of a predetermined line in which transmission / reception result information to be output among the plurality of lines is stored; Detecting transmission / reception result information stored in a memory allocated to the port number of the predetermined line when the port number of the predetermined line is input; And transmitting the detected transmission / reception result information according to a predetermined form. The method according to claim 1 or 2, Dividing the allocated memory into a transmission / reception area when the memory is allocated in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of lines in the memory allocating step; When the fax data is transmitted through a predetermined line among the plurality of lines, transmission result information related to the transmission job is stored in the transmission area from a memory area allocated to the predetermined line, and when the fax data is received, the reception is performed. Storing reception result information related to a job in the reception area among memory areas allocated to the predetermined line; When a key for outputting a transmission list is selected on the operation panel of the facsimile, the transmission result information stored in the transmission area is printed according to a predetermined form, and when the key for outputting a reception list is selected on the operation panel of the facsimile, the reception is performed. And transmitting the received result information stored in the area according to a predetermined form. In the method of managing transmission / reception result information in one facsimile with multiple modems and lines: Detecting a port number of a predetermined line on which the fax data is transmitted / received when the fax data is transmitted / received in the fax; Storing transmission / reception result information related to the transmission / reception operation including the detected port number of the predetermined line in the facsimile memory; Confirming whether a key for outputting a transmission / reception list is selected on the operation panel of the fax; If the key for outputting the transmission / reception list is selected, detecting the transmission / reception result information in the memory; And transmitting the detected transmission / reception result information according to a predetermined form. The method of claim 4, wherein When the fax data is transmitted from the facsimile, a port number of a predetermined line for transmitting the fax data is detected from the plurality of lines. If the fax data is received from the facsimile, the fax data of the plurality of lines is detected. Detecting a port number of a predetermined line on which a reception operation is performed; Storing transmission result information related to the transmission operation including the detected port number of the predetermined line in an allocated transmission area among all areas of the memory, and receiving port result information of the detected predetermined line related to the reception operation Storing in an allocated receiving area among all areas of the memory; If a key for outputting a transmission list is selected on the operation panel of the facsimile, the transmission result information stored in the transmission area is printed according to a predetermined form, and when a key for outputting a reception list is selected on the operation panel of the facsimile, the And transmitting the reception result information stored in the reception area according to a predetermined form.