KR19990038612A - How to manage image data on fax machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an image data management method of storing image data to be transmitted or copied in a memory and managing the searched image data if necessary.

In order to solve the problem that the stored image data cannot be used to perform a plurality of functions because the image data read and stored in the memory when transmitted or copied is deleted after performing a function according to a user's request, the present invention provides a screened image data during transmission or copying. After storing the data in the external memory, the desired image data can be retrieved and printed from the image data stored in the external memory whenever necessary, so that the image data copied or transmitted can be reconfirmed.

Description

How to manage image data on fax machine

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method of managing image data in a facsimile, and more particularly, to an image data management method of storing image data to be transmitted or copied in a memory and then managing and retrieving desired image data when necessary.

In a conventional facsimile having a memory, image data read out at the time of transmission or copying is temporarily stored in the memory as needed, and then automatically deleted when the user requests or completes copying.

In the related art, image data read and stored in a memory during transmission or copying is deleted after performing a function according to a user's request, and thus the stored image data cannot be used for performing a plurality of functions.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an image data management method for storing image data read during transmission or copying so that the image data can be retrieved and checked if necessary.

1 is a block diagram of a fax according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a control flowchart for storing read image data according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a control flowchart for searching and confirming according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a configuration diagram of a memory table in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram of a facsimile according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The controller 10 generally controls the fax according to the control program set in the memory 22. The Line Interface Unit (LIU) 14 interfaces the data between the public telephone network (PSTN) and the modem 12 under the control of the control unit 10. The modem 12 demodulates an analog signal input through the LIU 14 into a digital signal under the control of the controller 10, and modulates the digital signal provided from the controller 10 into an analog signal. When the transmission or copying mode is set, the scanner 16 reads an inserted document under the control of the control unit 10, converts the document into image data, and provides it to the control unit 10. The printer 18 prints the received image data or the read image data under the control of the controller 10. OPE (Operating Pannel) 20 is composed of a key input unit including a function key for setting various service functions, and provides the controller 10 with key data generated according to the key operation. In addition, the inside of the OPE 20 is provided with an LCD that is a display unit for displaying the current operating state of the facsimile. The memory 22 stores a control program of the controller 10 and data necessary for performing a function, and stores image data read during transmission or copying. The external memory 24 stores image data under the control of the controller 10.

2 is a control flowchart for storing read image data according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a control flowchart for searching and confirming according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a block diagram illustrating a memory table in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 4, the operation of the preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

Referring to FIG. 2, an operation of reading and storing an inserted document according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 2. In step 101, the controller 10 checks whether an original is inserted in the document glass, and then proceeds to step 102 if the original is inserted. Proceed. In step 102, the controller 10 checks whether the transmission key is pressed from the OPE 20. If the transmission key is not pressed, the controller 10 proceeds to step 103. In step 103, the controller 10 checks whether the copy key is pressed from the OPE 20. If the copy key is not pressed, the controller 10 performs a function corresponding to the key pressed from the OPE 20. However, if the copy key is pressed, the process proceeds to step 104 and the control unit 10 controls the scanner 16 to scan the image data of the original. Then, in step 105, the controller 10 stores the scanned image data in the memory 22. At this time, the information stored in the memory 22 includes image data and the number of transmissions, the reception telephone number, the transmission start time, and the transmission end time. In step 106, the controller 10 reads and prints the image data stored in the memory 22 and copies the image data of the original. Then, in step 107, the controller 10 checks whether the copy is completed. If the copy is not completed, the control unit 10 returns to step 106 to continue copying and proceeds to step 113 when the copy is completed. In step 113, the controller 10 reads the image data scanned in the memory 22 and transfers the image data to the external memory 24 for storage. However, if the transmit key is pressed in step 102, the controller 10 proceeds to step 108 and the controller 10 controls the modem 12 to dial the number entered. Here, before the transmission key is pressed, the receiving telephone number must be input in advance so that the telephone number can be dialed. Then, in step 109, the controller 10 controls the scanner 16 to scan the image data of the original. Then, in step 110, the controller 10 stores the scanned image data in the memory 22. In step 111, the controller 10 reads the image data stored in the memory 22 and transmits the image data through the telephone line. Then, in step 112, the controller 10 checks whether the transmission is completed. If the transmission is not completed, the control unit 10 returns to step 111 to continue transmitting the image data, and proceeds to step 113 when the transmission is completed. In step 113, the controller 10 reads the image data scanned in the memory 22 and transfers the image data to the external memory 24 for storage. In this way, the image data scanned during transmission or copying is sequentially stored in the external memory 24.

Referring to the operation of retrieving and storing the stored image data as necessary with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 3, the controller 10 proceeds to step 202 to check whether the menu key is pressed from the OPE 20 in step 201. If not pressed, it performs the function corresponding to the pressed key. However, if the menu key is pressed, the process proceeds to step 203 and the controller 10 displays the selection menu on the LCD of the OPE 20. The menu displayed on the LCD displays, for example, Print: 1 and DISP: 2. Then, in step 204, the controller 10 checks whether the image data print key is pressed from the key input unit of the OPE 20. If the image data print key is not pressed, the controller 10 performs a function corresponding to the pressed key and ends the operation. However, when the image data print key is pressed in step 204, the controller 10 proceeds to step 205 and the control unit 10 displays the image information information stored in the external memory 24 as shown in FIG. 4 on the LCD of the OPE 20. At this time, in step 206, the controller 10 checks that the entire selection key is pressed from the key input unit of the OPE 20. If the entire selection key is pressed, the controller 10 proceeds to step 207. FIG. In step 207, the controller 10 sequentially reads the image data stored in the external memory 24 and prints the image data. Then, in step 208, the controller 10 deletes all the printed image data from the external memory 24. However, if the whole selection key is not pressed in step 206, the flow advances to step 209 to check if 02 for selecting the second image data is pressed, for example, in the control unit specific selection key. When the specific electrification key is pressed, the controller 10 proceeds to step 210 and the controller 10 reads image data corresponding to the pressed specific selection key from the external memory 24 and prints it through the printer 18. Then, in step 211, the controller 10 deletes the printed image data from the external memory 24.

As described above, the present invention sequentially stores image data read at the time of copying or transmitting in an external memory, and then retrieves the contents of the stored data to print desired image data or sequentially stores all image data stored in the external memory. By printing and confirming, there is an effect of reconfirming the image data transmitted without a separate device for a place particularly requiring security or for a specific use requiring storage of the transmission data.

Claims (3)

In the method for managing image data in a facsimile having a separate memory in the external, And storing stored image data in the external memory during transmission or copying so that desired image data can be retrieved and printed from the image data stored in the external memory whenever necessary. In a method for managing image data in a facsimile device having an external memory, The process of scanning and storing image data in internal memory during transmission or copying after the original is inserted. Storing the image data scanned in the internal memory and copying or transmitting the image data; Storing the scanned image data in an external memory when the copy or transmission is terminated; Displaying the selection menu on the LCD when the menu key is pressed in the standby state, Displaying the LCD image data storage information when the image data print key is pressed after displaying the selection menu; And displaying all the image data stored in the external memory in sequence when the entire selection key is pressed after displaying the image data storage information. The method of claim 2, And displaying the image data storage information and sequentially printing image data corresponding to a specific selection key stored in an external memory when a specific selection key is pressed. .