KR20080083727A - System for transmitting a facsimile using internet and telephone network - Google Patents

Abstract

A facsimile transmitting system using the Internet and a telephone network is provided to confirm a facsimile document stored on a web through a cellular phone and transmit the facsimile document to other users through the cellular phone. A facsimile transmitting system(100) includes a user computer(120) connectable to the Internet(121), a main server(110), and a facsimile(130). The main server includes a web server(111) connected to the user computer, a database server(113) storing documents transmitted from the user computer, a facsimile server(114) for transmitting the documents stored in the database server through a telephone network(131), and an ARS(Automatic Response System) server(112) connected to a cellular phone of a user through the telephone network. The facsimile receives a facsimile document transmitted from the facsimile server or transmits a facsimile document to the facsimile server. The database server stores the facsimile document transmitted from the facsimile.

Description

System for transmitting a facsimile using internet and telephone network

1 is a block diagram illustrating a fax transmission system using the Internet and a telephone network according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flowchart of a fax transmission method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a fax transmission system using the Internet and a telephone network according to another embodiment of the present invention.

4 shows a portion of a fax document sent using the system according to the invention.

The present invention relates to a fax transmission system using the Internet and a telephone network, and more particularly, to a system capable of transmitting a fax document to another user through a mobile phone using an external telephone network.

In general, the transmission of a fax document is performed through a public switched telephone network (PSTN) or the Internet. When transmitting a document via a fax, a six-step process is generally required.

1) Printing after creating a document, 2) Picking up the printed document and mounting it on the fax machine, 3) Filling in the contact information for sending the document on the fax machine, 4) Dialing and sending, 5) Sending a fax, 6) Checking if the transmission was successful.

When faxing a document through such a process, a user usually prints one document, moves three seats, that is, a user moves to receive a printout from his PC, a fax moves a received printout, and a fax. After confirming the success of the transfer is required to move back to their seat.

In addition, the conventional fax machine has to be inconvenient to retransmit the fax when the receiving fax number is disturbed or in a call, in order to send a document to several places by pressing the transmission target fax number one by one.

The present invention is proposed to solve the above problems, it is possible to check the fax document stored on the web from the outside through a mobile phone, and further by using a mobile phone to the fax document stored on the web The purpose of the present invention is to propose a fax transmission system using the Internet and a telephone network and a method thereof for sending a fax document.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a fax transmission system and method using the Internet and a telephone network that store fax documents sent by others on the web and retransmit such fax documents.

A fax transmission system using the Internet and a telephone network according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprising: a fax transmission system equipped with a fax server for transmitting a fax document through the Internet and a telephone network, comprising: a user computer connected to the Internet; A web server connected to the user computer, a DB server storing documents transmitted from the user computer, a fax server for transmitting documents stored in the DB server through a telephone network, and a user's mobile phone through the telephone network. A main server including a connected ARS server; And a fax for receiving a fax document transmitted from the fax server or transmitting a fax document to the fax server. The fax server also stores a fax document transmitted from the fax server.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. However, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments in which the present invention is presented, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention can easily make other embodiments by adding, changing, deleting, and adding components within the same scope. It may be suggested, but this is also within the scope of the spirit of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a fax transmission system using the Internet and a telephone network according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the fax transmission system 100 according to the present invention includes a main server 110 for transmitting a fax document stored on the web to another user's facsimile 130 according to a user's request, and the main server. Receiving a fax document stored in the main server 110 in response to a user-side client 120 and the client 120 to access the 110 via the Internet network 121 or the telephone network (PSTN, 122) The fax 130 is included.

In detail, the main server 110 includes a plurality of servers, and the main server 110 is connected to the Internet network 121 and stores a document transmitted from the client 120 in the DB server 113. Connected to the web server 111 and the telephone network 122 to retrieve documents stored in the DB server 113 at the request of the client 120 and output a guide message for fax transmission to the client 120. ARS server 112 is included.

In the following description, a person who subscribes to a service provided by the system of the present invention is called a user or a client side, and the use of the service between these users is disclosed.

In addition, the main server 110 has a fax server 114 for transmitting a fax document stored in the DB server 113 through a telephone network 131 according to a user's request input through the ARS server 112. Included.

The fax server 114 also receives a fax document transmitted from another user through the telephone network 131 and stores the fax document in the DB server 113.

That is, the fax server 114 transmits the fax document stored in the DB server 113 to another user side according to a request of the client 120 corresponding to the first subscriber, and transmits it from the second subscriber side. The received fax document is stored in the DB server 113.

Therefore, the fax document stored in the DB server 113 receives and stores the fax document transmitted from another user together with the storage of the fax document transmitted from the client 120.

Here, the fax document transmitted from the client 120 side among the fax documents stored in the DB server 113 will be described.

The client 120 may be a computer connected to the main server 110 through the Internet network 121 and a mobile phone connected to the main server 110 through the telephone network 122.

In particular, when a user connects to the main server 110 using a computer, the user may send a document stored in the computer (for example, a fax document to be sent by facsimile) to the DB of the main server 110. The document is stored in the server 113.

In this case, the user becomes a subscriber of the system according to the present invention (hereinafter, referred to as a 'user'), and the document stored in advance by using a computer in the DB server 113 is transmitted through a facsimile, such as a business registration certificate. This can be a lot of documentation.

In this way, the user can pre-store a frequently used document on the web. In particular, the user may store the fax document frequently used in the DB server 113 using a computer, and also store bibliographic information of the corresponding fax document. For example, if the document name of the fax document stored in the DB server 113 is stored, the DB server 113 records the document name input by the user together with the storage of the fax document. Record the time as well.

In addition, the user may check a list of documents stored in the user library of the DB server through a computer, and may also identify a shortcut number assigned to each document.

In addition, the user may access the main server 110 using a mobile phone, and then request to transmit the fax document stored in the DB server 113 to a specific facsimile 130.

On the other hand, the DB server 113 also stores the fax document transmitted from a particular facsimile. That is, when another user transmits a fax document to a number corresponding to the fax server 114 using an external facsimile, the fax server 114 receives it and stores it in the DB server 113. .

Here, the number corresponding to the fax server 114 may be a protocol given for transmitting and receiving data through the Internet network and the telephone network at the same time as the IP protocol of the Internet phone.

The operation of the fax transmission system of the present invention configured as described above will be described with reference to the drawings.

First, a method of transmitting a fax document will be described with reference to FIG.

2 is a flowchart of a fax transmission method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The client 120 (mobile phone according to the embodiment) accessing the main server 110 performs a procedure of confirming subscriber authentication according to the guidance message provided by the ARS server 112 (S101). In order to use the service provided by the system of the present invention, a procedure for joining a general user as a member and paying a fee will be performed first.

That is, after accessing the main server 110 using a mobile phone, the authentication procedure should be performed according to the message of the ARS server 112 to input the member's social security number or other ID, and the ARS server 112 It is determined whether the resident registration number or other ID inputted through the mobile phone is already stored.

When the input number is determined to be a member, the user's mobile phone is connected to the DB server 113 (S103).

Next, the ARS server 112 performs an operation for selecting a specific fax document from among the fax documents stored in the 'user archive' and the 'received fax archive' among the DB server 113 (S105).

In detail, the DB server 113 is composed of a 'user archive' in which documents frequently used by a user are stored in advance, and a 'received fax archive' in which fax documents received from a specific facsimile are stored through a telephone network. Can be.

In this case, the user accesses the main server 110 by using a mobile phone, and then transmits the fax document stored in the 'user archive' or 'received fax archive' of the DB server 113 to another facsimile. can do.

That is, the user selects a fax document stored in the 'user archive' or 'received fax archive' of the DB server 113 according to the message guided by the ARS server 112 using a mobile phone.

Then, by inputting the receiving party's fax number (S107), the selected fax document is transmitted.

With respect to the embodiment of the present invention performed by these processes, the various methods of transmitting a fax centering on the guidance message provided to the user through the ARS server 113 will be described in more detail.

However, in the following description, the user will be described based on the processes performed after the authentication process is completed as a registered member of the main server 110, and the functions of the components of the present invention shown in FIG. These will be described in more detail by describing the examples.

How to Send a Fax Document Stored in Your Library

After the user accesses the ARS server 112 by using a mobile phone, the ARS server 112 sends a message to the mobile phone by pressing 1 for sending a fax from the user locker and 2 for a received fax locker. Message.

If the user selects to send a fax from the user library, the ARS server 112 provides the user with a guide message about the number of documents stored in the user library of the DB server 113, and the 'shortcut number'. Press 1 for faxing and 2 for checking the contents of the user's library.

Here, 'confirmation of the contents of the user storage box' may be bibliographic information such as a corresponding document name recorded by the user while storing a fax document in the DB server 113 using a computer.

In this case, when the user selects 'Send a fax to a speed dial number', the ARS server 112 provides a message 'Please select a document number to send and press the # button', and the user selects a specific speed dial number. In the case of entering No. 1, the ARS server 112 provides the message 'You have selected No. 1'.

In addition, the ARS server 112 may output the message "You have selected the first business registration certificate" when there is a document name previously stored by the user for the speed dial number 1 selected by the user.

Next, the ARS server 112 provides a message to the mobile phone, 'Please enter the area code and fax number to send, and then press the # button,' the user entered the number of the number Provides a reconfirmation message and a message of whether to send.

When the user selects a fax document stored in the user's library through the ARS server 112 and then requests a fax transmission, the fax server 114 transmits the fax document to a specific fax through a telephone network. To be able.

On the other hand, if the user selects 'Check the contents of the user's archive box' instead of selecting 'Send a fax to the shortcut number', the contents of the storage date and file name of the fax documents registered in advance by the user using the computer are displayed. to provide.

In other words, '1, if you want to send the business name registration card registered on September 10, 2 times the next document, please press 3 times the previous fax' message.

If the user enters number 2, the message provides information about another fax document. '1, if you want to send the document registration patent registration registered on September 9, the next data is 2, and the previous fax is Please press 3 '.

When the user selects transmission of a patent registration certificate by inputting No. 1, a user is provided with a message for inputting an area code and a fax number to which the corresponding fax document is to be sent, and a confirmation message for the specific number is entered. Then provide the patent document to be transmitted.

Meanwhile, when a fax document is received in the main server 110 and then a received fax document is stored in the DB server 113, the user may retransmit the received fax document using a mobile phone.

A method for this is disclosed.

Received fax  How to send a fax document stored in the library

 The user can re-send the received fax document to another person according to the guidance message of the ARS server 112 provided to the mobile phone, and the 'Fax is sent once in the user storage box provided by the ARS server 112, the received fax If you select 2, follow the instructions in the message "Please press 2 for the archive."

For example, the ARS server 112 outputs a message "two fax documents have been received" to the user's mobile phone, and provides messages for the fax documents in the received order.

That is, received from 025498003 on September 10th at 15:30. Press 1 for selection, 2 for next fax, and 3 for previous fax '. Then, the ARS server 112 provides the message 'Please press the # button after entering the area code and fax number to send,' and when the user enters a specific number using a mobile phone It outputs a reconfirmation message of the input number, and when the user requests transmission, the ARS server 112 allows the fax document received through the fax server 114 to be delivered to another person.

In addition, the user can check and view the received fax document even when there is a facsimile nearby even when he is outside.

That is, by accessing the main server 110 and transmitting the received fax document to the facsimile provided in the location, it is possible to check the contents of the received fax document.

As if checking the e-mail or text message, the user can receive the fax document stored in the DB server 113 from the outside as needed. For example, if a business registration card is urgently needed from the outside, the business registration card can be received by a facsimile disposed adjacent to the mobile phone.

In addition, the ARS server 112 may provide a reservation transmission function, and stores the transmission date and time input by the user, and the fax number of the reception target, so that the selected fax document is transmitted at the corresponding time.

In the above embodiments, the ARS server 112 has been described to provide a voice announcement message to the user's mobile phone, but the guidance message is output to the user's mobile phone when the Internet connection using the mobile phone as a phrase It is also possible.

That is, after the user accesses the main server 110 through the Internet using a mobile phone, the web server 111 outputs guide messages provided by the ARS server 112 as text on the screen of the mobile phone. Be sure to In this case, the user can perform the above-described method of fax transmission by selecting the fax document of the DB server to report the guidance text provided through the mobile phone and inputting the fax number to which the selected fax document is to be transmitted.

On the other hand, a user can record a voice message while transmitting a fax document stored in the 'user library' or 'received fax archive' of the DB server to another person using a mobile phone, in which case the ARS server ( 112 allows the recorded voice message to be stored in the voice mail box of the operator providing the mobile communication of the mobile phone input by the user.

That is, when a user accesses the main server 110 by using a mobile phone and selects a fax document stored in the DB server 113, the fax number input by the user through the fax server 114 is a corresponding fax. Allow the document to be sent. At this time, the user selects a voice message recording function among the functions provided by the ARS server 112, and the user inputs a voice message recorded by the user, for example, 'I have sent the president's bill by fax. It is stored in your phone's voice mailbox.

Billing  Or payment method

First, after the user accesses the ARS server 112 of the present invention by using a mobile phone, the user transmits a message for inputting the user's authentication number (eg, social security number) from the ARS server 112 to the mobile phone.

After the ARS server 112 confirms the input authentication number, the ARS server 112 may further transmit a message requesting input of a password.

In addition, it is determined whether the input password or the authentication number is a valid user as a user for using the system according to the present invention, and the criterion of the determination may be whether the user is validly charged or paid.

If the inputted password or authentication number is determined to be a user who has not been charged or settled in using the service provided by the present invention, a process for charging or settling is performed by the ARS server 112.

For example, send a message to your mobile phone with the message "This number is not subscribed to the ARS fax service. The ARS fax service costs KRW 1,000 per month. When the number for the payment is input from the mobile phone, the service is provided for the entered authentication number or password.

To this end, the main server 110 is further provided with a separate billing server for managing the service fee. In this way, it is possible to use the service on a monthly basis, and it is also possible to grant the charge according to the number of times the fax document is sent through the service.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a fax transmission system using the Internet and a telephone network according to another embodiment of the present invention.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a call forwarding service allows a user to forward a previously used fax number to an Internet fax, whereby the user is received as a general fax (a general fax document received through a PSTN). It is possible to check documents from the outside through the Internet.

That is, the service subscriber using the system of the present invention forwards the existing general fax number to the Internet fax number so that the fax documents received with the existing general fax number are automatically transferred through the Internet to the main server 210. Is stored in the DB server 213.

Referring to FIG. 3, a user-side client 220 accessible to the internet network 221 is started by a computer or a mobile phone, and the client 220 is a web server of the main server 210 via the internet network 221. 211).

In addition, the main server 210 has a DB server 213 for storing fax documents transmitted to the Internet via the PSTN 231, and an access between the main server 210 and the Internet connected to an external PSTN 231. A fax server 214 is included, and the fax server 214 has an Internet IP address corresponding to a call forwarded number in the first fax 230.

That is, the user receives the first fax 230 by forwarding the first fax 230 to the Internet fax number corresponding to the fax server 214 by using the existing call forwarding service. The fax document to be forwarded is forwarded to the fax server 214.

FIG. 3 shows a second facsimile 240 separate from the first facsimile 230. A user who transmits a document using the second facsimile 240 does not use the system of the present invention. Let's assume.

In this case, the third party transmits the document to the fax number of the first facsimile 230 using his facsimile 240, and in this case, the first fax 230 forwards the received document to the forwarded Internet fax number. Resend to.

Then, the fax document retransmitted from the first fax 230 is received by the fax server 214 on the web, and the fax server 214 stores the received fax document in the DB server 213.

Then, the user can access the Internet network 221 by using a computer or a mobile phone, and then check the fax document stored in the DB server 213.

In particular, as described above in the embodiment of the present invention, the fax document stored in the DB server 213 can be transmitted to another user using a computer or a mobile phone. As a configuration for this, although the ARS server is not shown in FIG. 3, it should be naturally configured.

4 is a diagram illustrating a part of a fax document transmitted using a system according to the present invention.

As described above, the user can send a document stored in the DB server of the main server to another user by using a computer or a mobile phone. In this case, the fax server transmits the document to the user who requested the transmission. Make sure the number 4A is written on the fax document.

For example, when a user accesses an ARS server using a mobile phone and then transmits a specific fax document stored in a DB server, the ARS server may send a message requesting the sender's fax number to the mobile phone. have.

In this case, the fax server allows a fax number input from the cellular phone to be written in a part of the fax document so that a person receiving the fax document can identify the sender's fax number.

By the fax transmission system and method using the Internet and the telephone network according to an embodiment of the present invention as proposed, it is possible to check the fax document stored on the web from the outside through a mobile phone, and furthermore, There is an advantage that the stored fax document can be sent to other users by using the mobile phone.

In addition, it is possible to store the fax document sent by others on the web, and to retransmit the fax document.

As a result, the utilization rate of the fax document can be improved.

Claims (4)

A fax transmission system equipped with a fax server for transmitting a fax document through the Internet and a telephone network, A user computer connectable to the Internet; A web server connected to the user computer, a DB server storing documents transmitted from the user computer, a fax server for transmitting documents stored in the DB server through a telephone network, and a user's mobile phone through the telephone network. A main server including a connected ARS server; And Includes a fax for receiving a fax document transmitted from the fax server or transmitting a fax document to the fax server. And a fax document transmitted from the facsimile is stored in the DB server. The method of claim 1, The ARS server provides a guide message for selecting a fax document stored in the DB server to the user's mobile phone, and allows the specific fax document selected by the user to be transmitted through the fax server. Fax transmission system using telephone network. The method of claim 1, The web server receives the fax document transmitted from the user computer, and stores the received fax document in the first storage box of the DB server, The fax server stores the fax document transmitted from the fax in a second storage box of the DB server, The first message and the second storage box of the DB server is provided separately from the guide message provided from the ARS server, the fax transmission system using the Internet and the telephone network. A fax transmission system equipped with a fax server for transmitting a fax document through the Internet and a telephone network, For a fax document received over a PSTN network, a first fax for retransmitting the fax document to a corresponding forwarded Internet fax number; And And a main server including a fax server for receiving the fax document transmitted from the first fax on the web, a DB server for storing the received fax document, and a web server connected to the user side client and the web. , The Internet fax number corresponds to the IP address of the fax server, When the user client requests transmission of the fax document stored in the DB server to another fax, the fax server transmits the stored fax document to the fax number input from the user client. Fax transmission system.

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