KR20060108958A - Method and apparatus for transmitting fax data using portable memory device - Google Patents

Abstract

A method and an apparatus for transmitting facsimile data using a portable memory are provided to store facsimile data in a portable memory and insert the portable memory into a facsimile machine located in a desired place to transmit the facsimile data. A facsimile transmitter includes a portable memory(200) and a facsimile machine(210). The portable memory stores transmission facsimile information and facsimile data. The facsimile machine reads the transmission facsimile information stored in the portable memory and transmits the read facsimile data. The facsimile machine includes a data analyzer(220) for detecting whether the transmission facsimile information is stored in the portable memory, an input unit(230) for reading the transmission facsimile information detected by the data analyzer, a facsimile operation registration unit(240) for registering a facsimile operation with reference to the transmission facsimile information, and a facsimile data transmitter(250) for transmitting the facsimile data according to the registered facsimile operation.

Description

Method and apparatus for transmitting fax data using portable memory device}

1 shows a schematic block diagram of a facsimile / multiplexer processing conventional fax transmission data.

2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a fax transmission apparatus using a removable memory according to the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a fax transmission method using a removable memory according to the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating in more detail a step of transmitting fax data in a fax transmission method using a removable memory according to the present invention.

The present invention relates to a fax transmission method using a mobile memory and an apparatus thereof, and more particularly, to an apparatus and a method for allowing a fax to be transmitted from another fax device using the fax transmission information stored in the mobile memory.

In general, a facsimile / multiplexer is an apparatus that outputs image data transmitted from a transmission destination through a telephone line or allows a user to transmit image data to any destination through the same telephone line. Such facsimile machines / combiners typically include the functions of scanners, printers and telephones, and are used as essential office automation equipment in homes and offices.

1 shows a schematic block diagram of a facsimile / multiplexer processing conventional fax transmission data.

Referring to FIG. 1, the central processing unit 110 generally controls various operations of the facsimile according to the set program, and in particular, after each transmission, the operation panel 132 asks the user whether to store the transmission result in the external memory 190. When a key signal for selecting the external memory 190 is inputted, information related to transmission (for example, date, number of pages, transmission result, etc.) and an image of a transmission document are stored in the external memory 190, and the external memory When a key signal that does not select 190 is input, only transmission related information is stored in the internal memory 170. Also, when the print command key for the transmission information stored in the external memory 190 is input, the central processing unit 110 outputs the transmission information and the transmission document image stored in the external memory 110.

The internal memory 170 stores program data, protocol data, text data, and a transmission result of data transmitted to the outside through the modem 140 and the NCU 150. The internal memory 170 stores data under the control of the central processing unit 110. Access or save

The operation panel (OPE) 132 includes a plurality of keys capable of generating key data of the facsimile, and applies the central processing unit 110 according to a predetermined key press, and when the key data is generated, the central processing unit ( 110).

In addition, the operation panel 132 includes a display element 130 for displaying a command according to a plurality of key operations. Here, the display device 130 may be an LCD (LCD), VFD (VFD) and the like, the LCD is generally used.

The scanner 160 scans an image of the original, converts the image into digital image data, and transmits the image data to the central processing unit 110.

The modem 140 modulates the output data of the central processing unit 110 in an analog form under the control of the central processing unit 110 and demodulates and outputs the analog input signal.

The network control unit (NCU) 150 is operated under the control of the central processing unit 110 to form a call loop of a general telephone network (consisting of rings and tips) and to signal the modem 140 and the telephone network. Interfacing.

The printer 180 prints the received data according to a control signal from the central processing unit 110, and the sensor unit 120 detects a remaining amount of recording paper or a document and provides it to the central processing unit 120. .

The external memory 190 is a storage memory that can be attached / removed to / from a fax / multifunction printer, and can interface with a compact disk, smart media card, mass storage class, and the like. The external memory 190 stores information related to transmission (for example, date, number of pages, transmission result, etc.) and an image of a transmission document.

In the past, it was possible to store fax transmission data in a removable memory to store and output the transmission results and images without limiting the internal memory.However, the transmission data is automatically recognized by another fax device with the removable memory and transmitted normally. There was no function. Therefore, there is a need for a function of storing a reserved fax transmission in a portable memory, and recognizing it in another fax device and transmitting normally.

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to any one device capable of transmitting a fax, and a portable memory capable of storing a large amount of data in order to enable a user to send a desired fax from any of the devices. Stores fax data, such as broadcasting faxes and polling faxes, in a portable memory and inserts it into a fax device where it is needed while moving, and automatically recognizes the broadcasting fax and polling fax data and sends the fax. It is to provide an apparatus and method for transmitting a fax using a removable memory.

In order to achieve the above technical problem, a fax transmission device using a removable memory according to the present invention transmits the fax data by reading transmission fax information stored in the portable memory and a removable memory capable of storing transmission fax information and fax data. It is characterized by including a facsimile.

Preferably, the facsimile refers to a data analyzer for detecting whether there is transmission fax information in the removable memory, an input unit for reading the transmission fax information detected by the data analyzer, and a transmission fax information read from the input unit. And a fax job registration unit for registering a fax job to be transmitted by the fax job, and a fax data transmitter for transmitting the fax data according to the fax job registered in the fax job registration unit.

Preferably, the removable memory is a memory that can be attached / removed to the facsimile.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for transmitting a fax using a removable memory, the method comprising: storing transmission fax information and fax data in a portable memory, reading transmission fax information stored in the portable memory, and transmitting the fax data. Characterized in that it comprises a step.

Preferably, the step of transmitting the fax data includes detecting whether there is transmission fax information in the removable memory, reading the detected transmission fax information, and transmitting the received fax information with reference to the read transmission fax information. Registering a fax job; transmitting the fax data according to the registered fax job.

Hereinafter, a fax transmission apparatus and method using a removable memory according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a fax transmission apparatus using a removable memory according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the fax transmission apparatus using the removable memory according to the present invention includes a removable memory 200 and a facsimile 210.

The removable memory 200 is a device capable of storing transmission fax information and fax data. The removable memory 200 refers to a mass storage device that is free to insert and remove from the facsimile and is easy to carry. As the removable memory 200, a mass storage device such as a USB memory stick, a compact flash memory card, a smart media memory card, an xD-Picture memory card, a secure digital memory card, a multimedia memory card, a memory stick, or a memory stick pro may be used. .

The facsimile 210 reads the transmission fax information stored in the removable memory 200 and transmits the fax data. 2, the facsimile 210 preferably includes a data analyzer 220, an inputter 230, a fax job registerer 240, and a fax data transmitter 250.

The data analyzer 220 detects the presence or absence of transmission fax information from the data stored in the removable memory 200. Fax information to be transmitted includes broadcasting faxing and polling faxing information.

The input unit 230 reads out the transmission fax information and the fax data detected by the data analysis unit 220.

The transmission fax job registration unit 240 registers a fax job to be transmitted by referring to the transmission fax information read from the input unit 230.

The fax data transmitter 250 transmits the fax data according to the fax job registered in the transmission fax job register 240. The fax data transmitter 250 transmits the fax data to the receiving fax side using the PSTN network.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a fax transmission method using a removable memory according to the present invention. The fax transmission method using the removable memory according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

Referring to FIG. 3, a portable memory 200 is inserted into a facsimile, and the fax data and fax information to be transmitted are input into a fax mill, and the fax information to be transmitted is input. Types of fax transmission information include broadcasting transmission information and polling transmission information. In the case of broadcasting faxes, a receiving address may be input. In this case, the whole broadcasting fax information may be stored or only a part thereof may be stored, and a range to send a fax by broadcasting may also be stored and input. In the case of a polling fax, information indicating that the fax corresponds to a fax to be polled can be input.

After the removable memory 200 is inserted into the facsimile, it is checked whether it is inserted correctly. When the removable memory 200 is inserted into the facsimile, the fax data and the fax information input to the facsimile are stored in the removable memory 200 (step 300).

After inserting the removable memory 200 into the facsimile 210 to be transmitted, the fax data is transmitted by reading the transmission fax information stored in the removable memory 200 (step 310).

4 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the step 310 of transmitting fax data in the fax transmission method using the removable memory according to the present invention. The fax transmission method using the removable memory according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

Referring to FIG. 4, the data analyzer 220 determines whether there is fax transmission information in the removable memory 200 (400). At this time, if the fax transmission information is not input to the removable memory 200, the procedure is terminated.

Types of fax transmission information stored in the removable memory 200 include broadcasting transmission information, polling transmission information, and the like.

If it is determined that the fax transmission information exists in the removable memory, the input unit 230 reads the transmission fax information and the fax data from the removable memory (step 410).

The fax job registration unit 240 registers a fax job to be transmitted with reference to the transmission fax information read from the input unit 230 (step 420).

 The fax data transmitter 250 transmits the registered fax job (step 430).

Such a method and apparatus of the present invention have been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings for clarity, but these are merely exemplary, and various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible to those skilled in the art. Will understand. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention will be defined by the appended claims.

According to the present invention, by storing the fax data such as broadcasting fax, polling fax, etc. in a portable memory using a portable memory that can store a large amount of data, if you carry it with you while moving it and insert it into a fax device where necessary, By automatically recognizing the casting fax and the polling fax data and transmitting the fax, the apparatus capable of transmitting is not limited to any one apparatus, and there is an effect that the user can transmit the desired fax from any one apparatus.

In addition, by using the control buttons several times to send a fax, you can store the faxes you want to send in a removable memory so that the fax is automatically sent when you insert the removable memory when used on another device, so that you can send a fax without repeating the troublesome button operation. It works.

Claims (5)

A removable memory for storing outgoing fax information and fax data; And And a fax for reading out the transmission fax information stored in the removable memory and transmitting the fax data. The method of claim 1, wherein the fax A data analyzer which detects whether transmission fax information exists in the removable memory; An input unit which reads out transmission fax information detected by the data analysis unit; A fax job registration unit that registers a fax job to be transmitted by referring to the transmission fax information read from the input unit; And And a fax data transmission unit for transmitting the fax data according to a fax job registered in the fax job registration unit. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the removable memory is a memory detachable from or attached to the facsimile. Storing outgoing fax information and fax data in a removable memory; And And transmitting the fax data by reading out the transmission fax information stored in the removable memory. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein transmitting the fax data comprises Detecting whether outgoing fax information exists in the removable memory; Reading out the detected outgoing fax information when outgoing fax information exists in the removable memory; Registering a fax job to be transmitted with reference to the read outgoing fax information; And And transmitting the fax data according to the registered fax job.

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