KR19990039716A - Fax machine with batch processing function and method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a facsimile apparatus having a batch processing function and a method for preventing a malfunction or delay of an operation time due to repetition by performing a batch operation of a repetitive operation or a cumbersome operation in executing a function of the facsimile apparatus. A key input unit including a setting key for setting a batch processing content and a batch key for inputting a command to execute a batch processing, a batch program storage unit storing the batch processing contents set through the key input unit as data; And after the registered batch program is stored through the key input unit, if a certain batch is selected and if there is a key input related to execution, the controller includes a control unit for controlling the execution of the selected batch program. do.

In addition, the batch processing method of the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention includes an operation waiting step for executing a selected function, a setting key input step for keying in setting of a batch processing function, a batch data input step for inputting data of batch processing contents, And a batch processing step of registering and storing data of the input batch processing contents, a batch selection judging step of judging whether a batch processing function has been selected, and a batch processing execution step of executing the selected batch processing function. .

Description

Fax machine with batch processing function and method

The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus, and in particular, a batch processing function to prevent malfunctions or delays in operation time due to repetition by performing a batch process of a repetitive operation or a cumbersome operation in executing a function of the facsimile apparatus. It relates to a facsimile apparatus equipped with and a method thereof.

Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of a general facsimile apparatus, which reads the contents recorded on the document and converts them into electrical signals, and prints the received image data on a recording sheet. Section (2), a program storage unit for storing a program for reading, writing, transmitting, receiving, or controlling various functions and operations of the facsimile apparatus, transmitting and receiving headlines and data informing the sender, the transmission time, and the like. A data storage unit 4 for storing the state of various parameters or various processing data of the facsimile apparatus, a modulation / demodulation unit (MODEM) 5 for modulating or demodulating data for transmission and reception, and a facsimile communication network for mutual data transmission and reception. It is configured to include a network control unit (NCU) that connects to the network.

In addition, the control panel 7 is provided with a plurality of operation keys for the user to operate the facsimile apparatus, a display unit 8 for displaying the operation state or operation state of the facsimile apparatus, and controls each block of the system. And a central processing unit 9 for controlling the operation of the apparatus as a whole.

That is, in the conventional facsimile apparatus having the above-described configuration, when the user operates the operation panel 7 while the original is set, dialing is performed on the telephone number of the facsimile to be transmitted and the start key is entered. The device 9 executes an image reading operation of the original set via the reading unit 1.

Subsequently, the central processing unit 9 converts the pixel information of the read image into binary data of "0" and "1" and stores the pixel information in the data storage unit 4 in units of one scan line.

The central processing unit 9 reads pixel data stored in the data storage unit 4 in a predetermined unit, converts the pixel data stored in the data storage unit 4 into analog signals for trunk line transmission through the modulation and demodulation unit 5, and then adjusts the network. The device 6 transmits the data to the other fax device.

On the other hand, when image data is received from the other side facsimile apparatus, the central processing unit 9 stores the received data in the data storage unit 4, and then reads the data from the data storage unit 4 and prints it. It is sent to the unit 2 to perform the printing operation.

By the way, in order to execute any function in the above-described facsimile apparatus, the user operates the corresponding key button of the operation panel 7 one by one. Therefore, each time the function is executed, the same operation must be performed again. Therefore, it is not only troublesome, but there is a risk of malfunction by repeated operation.

In addition, by manually operating the key buttons one by one, the execution time is delayed to be executed.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible to prevent malfunctions or delays in operation time due to repetition by performing a batch operation of repeated operations or cumbersome operations in executing the functions of the facsimile apparatus. It is an object of the present invention to provide a facsimile apparatus having a batch processing function and a method thereof.

1 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of a typical facsimile apparatus.

Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a facsimile apparatus with a batch processing function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the device of the configuration of FIG.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

1 reading unit 2 printing unit

3: Program memory 4: Data storage

5: variation modulation unit 6: network control device

7: operation panel 8: display unit

9, 24: central processing unit 21: key input unit

21a: setting key 21b: batch key

21c: 10-key

A facsimile apparatus having a batch processing function according to the present invention for realizing the above object comprises a key input unit having a setting key for setting batch contents and a batch key for inputting a command for executing a batch processing, After registering and storing the batch program set in the batch program storage unit or key input unit where the batch contents are stored as data, if any batch is selected and there is a key input for execution, the selected batch program among the stored batch programs is selected. It characterized in that it comprises a control unit for controlling the execution of the batch program.

In addition, the batch processing method of the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention includes an operation waiting step for executing a selected function, a setting key input step for keying in setting of a batch processing function, a batch data input step for inputting data of batch processing contents, And a batch processing step of registering and storing data of the input batch processing contents, a batch selection judging step of judging whether a batch processing function has been selected, and a batch processing execution step of executing the selected batch processing function. .

That is, according to the present invention having the above-described configuration, when the user sets and registers a batch processing function in the facsimile apparatus and then selects a desired batch processing function, the selected batch processing function is executed to operate the facsimile apparatus. In this case, the user's convenience is greatly improved.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a facsimile apparatus having a batch processing function according to an embodiment of the present invention. The same reference numerals will be used to designate the same parts as those shown in FIG.

In Fig. 2, reference numeral 21 denotes a key input unit for executing a batch processing function, which includes a setting key 21a for setting batch contents and a batch key 21b for inputting a command for executing a batch processing. 22 is a batch program storage unit in which the contents of the batch processing set through the key input unit 21 are stored as data, 23 is a voice data storage unit in which voice signals received through trunk lines are stored as data, and 24 is the key. After registering and storing the batch program set through the input unit 21, if a certain batch process is selected and there is a key input for execution, it is a central processing unit which executes and executes the selected batch program among the batch programs registered and stored.

Next, the operation of the device having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 3.

First, in the operation standby state where the operation of the facsimile apparatus can be controlled based on the data received through the key input or the trunk line of the key input unit 21 (ST1 step), the user collectively through the key input unit 21. When the setting key 21a relating to the process setting is input (step ST2), for example, the "*" key stops the operation for 2 seconds so that the key input of the key input unit 21 is input as a key corresponding to the batch processing. As a function, the "# " key controls switching of the function of the key input unit 21 such as a function of stopping operation until a voice signal is detected (ST3 step).

Subsequently, when the data related to the batch processing contents are input through the key input unit 21, for example, data of "[batch processing function number] * [call number] [BUSY CHECK function] # [Message Play number]" (ST4). In the step), the central processing unit 24 displays a message on the display unit 8 asking whether to confirm with the input data (step ST5).

In addition, the contents related to the batch processing setting via the key input unit 21 are described, for example, "[batch processing function number] * [call number] [BUSY CHECK function] # [voice message reception storage]" or "batch processing function". Number] * [fax number to call], [read data to be sent], [fax transmission command] ", and the like.

Therefore, when a key input, for example, a "YES" key is inputted through the key input unit 21 to confirm the input data (step ST6), the central processing unit 24 stores the input data in a batch program storage unit. The data is stored at the predetermined address of step 22 (step ST7).

After the program of the batch processing function is set through the above process, when there is a key input for executing the batch processing function, that is, the input of the batch key 21b and the desired batch function number (step ST8), the central processing unit 24 The corresponding batch program data selected from the batch program storage section 22 is read out to execute the function (step ST9).

On the other hand, if you want to set the contents already registered in the batch program storage unit 22 as new contents, first enter the batch processing function number in the same process as above, and then enter the desired contents. Is cleared, and newly entered contents are stored as data, thereby registering new contents.

That is, according to the above embodiment, a facsimile apparatus having a batch processing function and a method thereof can be realized in which a complicated processing process can be batch processed by a simple key operation.

In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example, It can variously deform and implement within the range which does not deviate from the technical summary of this invention.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a facsimile apparatus and a method having a batch processing function that enables a user to execute a function manipulation process of the facsimile apparatus by simple key operation.

Claims (2)

A key input unit including a setting key for setting a batch processing content and a batch key for inputting a command for executing a batch processing; A batch program storage unit in which batch processing contents set through the key input unit are stored as data; And a controller configured to register and store the batch program set through the key input unit, and to control execution of the selected batch program among the batch programs registered and stored if any batch process is selected and there is a key input related to execution. A fax machine having a batch processing function. Waiting stage for executing selected function, A setting key input step of keying in the setting of the batch processing function, A batch data input step of inputting data of a batch process content, A batch registration step of registering and storing data of the entered batch contents; A batch selection judgment step of determining whether the batch processing function is selected, A batch processing method of a facsimile apparatus, comprising: a batch processing step of executing a selected batch processing function.