JP3108928B2 - Facsimile machine - Google Patents

Description

Description: TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a facsimile machine.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, a facsimile apparatus having a function of checking transmission omission has been proposed.

In this facsimile apparatus, the operator sets the number of sheets to be transmitted prior to the start of transmission, and transmits the transmitted document one page at a time, counts the number of pages actually transmitted, and transmits all documents. Then, the set number is compared with the actually transmitted number, and if both are different, an alarm is generated.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the above conventional example, transmission omission cannot be known until after the original is transmitted. And it was necessary to resend some originals, which was very troublesome.

Therefore, the present inventor, in order to detect such transmission omission in advance, at the time of temporarily storing the read information of the transmission original in the memory, compares the read number of sheets with the previously set number of originals, There is proposed a facsimile apparatus which determines whether or not they match. In this facsimile apparatus, when the number of sheets to be read and the set number of sheets do not match, the operation of reading the original is re-executed, and transmission is performed at a stage where the original is properly read.

However, even in such a facsimile apparatus, if there is an omission in reading a document, it simply notifies that the number of read sheets is different from the number of set sheets.
It is necessary to read from the first page again, which has a drawback that the load on the reader is large and time is wasted.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a facsimile apparatus capable of effectively coping with a reading omission of a document.

Means for Solving the Problems According to the present invention, in a facsimile apparatus that temporarily stores image information read from a document in a memory and then transmits the image information, the number of read images set in advance by an operator and the number of actually read images are determined. In comparison, if they are different,
Notifying means for notifying that, a page designating means for designating a page of the read information stored in the memory, a page number designating means for designating the number of pages, and After or before the page specified by the memory page specifying means, additional storage control means for storing the re-read information of the number of pages specified by the page specifying means; The additional reading operation and the additional storing operation based on the designation by the means can be collectively performed at a plurality of locations.

[Operation] In the facsimile apparatus of the present invention, when a transmission original is read and stored in the memory, if a reading omission occurs,
Notify that without sending. As a result, the operator checks the missing document, specifies the page to be added, and performs the additional reading operation and the additional storing operation. Here, when there are a plurality of missing pages, the additional reading operation and the additional storage operation of the plurality of locations can be performed collectively. As a result, information re-read after or before the designated page is inserted, and all transmitted originals are stored in the memory in an appropriate state.

Embodiment FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

First, prior to a specific description of the present embodiment, an outline of processing in the present apparatus will be described.

First, when performing a memory copy, a memory copy button is pressed, and a memory copy lamp is turned on. next,
The reading number check lamp is turned on, the number of readings is input from the numeric keypad, and the start key is pressed, and the setting of the number of readings is completed.

When the start key is pressed, document storage is started. Here, the accumulated number of sheets is checked.

Then, after the storage of all the originals is completed, the set number of read sheets is compared with the actually stored number of sheets. If the comparison result is different, an alarm for confirming the number of sheets is issued and, for example, `` the number of read sheets is larger than the Two are less ". If the read number is larger than the set number due to a mistake in setting the read number, for example, "the read number is one more than the set number" is displayed. Then, the operation does not shift to the memory copy operation.

Here, the operation can check the page information stored in the memory by a large display (output means). That is, when the memory content button is pressed (at this time, “memory content reference” is displayed) and the number of pages is pressed using the numeric keypad, for example, 5 c from the top of the pressed page information
m is displayed on the large display. Then, the page number is displayed on the upper left of the large display.

When the cursor key (↓) is pressed, the lower part of this page is displayed on the large display sequentially from the displayed part of this page, and when the cursor key (↓) is continuously pressed, the information of the next page is displayed from the top to the large display. Will be displayed. When the cursor key (↑) is pressed, the upper part of the page is sequentially displayed on the large display. When the cursor key (↑) is continuously pressed, the information of the previous page is displayed on the large display from the rear end.

After the memory content button is pressed, if no key is pressed for, for example, 10 seconds or more, the process exits the memory content reference mode and the display enters a standby state.

In this display state, the operator recognizes the multi-fed page. Then, a memory erase button is pressed (at this time, "memory erase state" is displayed), a page number is designated from the numeric keypad, and a start key is pressed. This allows
Deletes the specified page number information from memory.

Subsequently, when the page number is designated from the numeric keypad and the start key is pressed, the information of the designated page number is deleted from the memory. For example, if no key is pressed for more than 10 seconds after the memory erase button is pressed, the process exits the memory erase mode and the display enters a standby state.

Then, the operator sets, for example, the multi-fed information at the reading position and presses the memory reading addition button, and the LC
D displays "What page number is after?", Enter the page number from the numeric keypad, and press the start key. Then, "How many cards will be added" is displayed on the LCD.

Here, enter the number of pages to be added from the numeric keypad, and press the start key. Then, the LCD displays "What page number is after?" Here, if it is necessary to add read information, the above is repeated.

If you do not need to add read information anymore,
Press the start key. Then, after the designated page number, read information is added for the designated number of pages, and the read information is accumulated in the memory.

 Then, the user presses the replay button.

As a result, the source information is added to all the stored page information for the previously designated number of copies and recorded.

Next, memory transmission and broadcast transmission will be described.

First, the memory transmission / broadcast button is pressed, the memory transmission / broadcast lamp is turned on, and memory transmission and broadcast transmission are selected.

Next, if the number of read sheets is to be checked, the user presses the read number check button, inputs the number of read sheets from the numeric keypad, and then presses the start key to end the setting of the number of read sheets.

Then, the destination is input using the one-touch dial key, the speed dial key, and the numeric keypad. here,
When a plurality of destinations are input, broadcast communication is performed. Also,
When one destination is input, it is transmitted to the memory.
Here, the destination designation from the numeric keypad must be only one place and must be the final destination.

If the start key is not pressed or the key is not pressed for more than 5 seconds, the operation shifts to the document storage operation.

The storage of the document and the addition of the read information are the same as in the memory copy. When the replay button is pressed after storing the original in a complete state, the transmission source information is added to all the stored page information, and the previously specified memory transmission or broadcast communication is performed.

Hereinafter, each element will be described in order based on FIG.

In order to use the telephone network for data communication and the like, the NCU (network control device) 2 connects to the terminal of the line, controls connection of the telephone exchange network, switches to a data communication path, performs looping, Is held. Also, NCU2
If the signal level (signal line 58a) from the control circuit 58 is "0", the telephone line 2a is connected to the telephone 4, and if the signal level is "1", the telephone line 2a is connected to the facsimile apparatus. Is to be connected to. Under normal conditions, the telephone line
2a is connected to the telephone 4 side.

The hybrid circuit 6 separates the signal of the transmission system and the signal of the reception system, and transmits the transmission signal (signal line 18a) from the addition circuit 18.
To the telephone line 2a via the NCU 2, and the signal from the other party is
It is sent to the V29 demodulator 24 and the V21 demodulator 22 via the NCU 2 and the hybrid circuit 6 (signal line 6a).

The reading circuit 8 sequentially reads image signals for one line in the main scanning direction from a transmission original, and creates a signal sequence representing binary values of white and black. The reading circuit 8 includes an image pickup device such as a CCD (charge coupled device) and an optical device. The system is composed of: The binary signal sequence of white and black is sent to the encoding circuit 10 from the signal line 8a.

The encoding circuit 10 encodes the read data (MH (Modified Huffman) encoding or MR (Modified Read) encoding) and outputs the data to the signal line 10a.

The memory circuit 12 stores the encoded information output from the encoding circuit 10 and transmits the stored information to the signal line 12.
The signal is output to the modulator 14 and the decoding circuit 24 through a. The storage and output of the information to the memory circuit 12 and the management of their addresses are performed by the pointer on the signal line 58b of the control circuit 58. The addition and deletion of read information to and from the memory circuit 12 are performed by the control circuit 58 through the signal line 58.
done through c.

V27ter or V29 modulator 14 is a known CCITT recommendation V27ter
(Differential phase modulation) or V29 (quadrature modulation). When the signal level of the signal line 58d of the control circuit 58 is "0", the modulator 16 directly inputs the information output from the encoding circuit 10 and performs modulation, and the signal level of "1" is output. Sometimes memory circuits
Modulation is performed by inputting the information stored in 12. The modulation output of the modulator 14 is supplied to the addition circuit 1 through a signal line 14a.
Sent to 8.

The V21 modulator 16 is a modulator that performs modulation based on the known CCITT recommendation V21, modulates a procedural signal (signal line 58e) from the control circuit 58, and sends it to the addition circuit 18 through the signal line 16a. is there.

The addition circuit 18 is a circuit that adds the outputs of the modulators 14 and 16. The output of the adding circuit 18 is sent to the hybrid circuit 6.

The V21 demodulator 20 performs demodulation based on the known CCITT recommendation V21. The demodulator 20 receives the procedure signal from the hybrid circuit 6 via the signal line 6a, performs V21 demodulation, and sends the demodulated data to the control circuit 58 via the signal line 20a.

V27ter or V29 demodulator 22 is a known CITT recommendation V27ter
Alternatively, demodulation based on V29 is performed. The modulated image signal from the hybrid circuit 6 is input, demodulated, and the demodulated data is sent to the decoding circuit 24 via the signal line 22a.

The decoding circuit 24 inputs the encoded data from the memory circuit 12 when the level of the signal line 58f of the control circuit 58 is "1", and inputs the demodulated data from the demodulator 22 when the level is "0". The data is decoded (MH decoding or MR decoding), and the decoded data is output to the recording circuit 26 from the signal line 24a.

The recording circuit 26 sequentially records the decoded white and black signals output from the decoding circuit 24 line by line.

When a calling command pulse is generated on the signal line 58h, the calling circuit 28 inputs the information output from the control circuit 58 to the signal line 58g, and outputs a selection signal to the signal line 2b.

The operation unit 30 includes numeric keys, one-touch keys,
Start key, * key, # key, alphabet key,
When the cursor key (↑) (↓) is pressed, the information is output to the control circuit 58 via the signal line 30a.

When the memory send / broadcast button 32 is pressed, the signal line
A pulse is output to the control circuit 58 via 32a.

The memory transmission / broadcast lamp 34 is connected to a signal line from the control circuit 58.
It turns off when a signal of signal level "0" is output to 58i, and lights up when a signal of signal level "1" is output to signal line 58i.

When the memory copy button 36 is pressed, the signal line 36a is pressed.
And outputs a pulse to the control circuit 58 via the.

The memory copy lamp 38 is connected to the signal line 58j from the control circuit 58.
When the signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 58j, the light is turned off. When the signal of the signal level "1" is output to the signal line 58j, the light turns on.

When the read number check button 40 is pressed, the signal line
A pulse is output to the control circuit 58 via 40a.

The read number check lamp 42 is connected to the signal line from the control circuit 58.
It turns off when a signal of signal level "0" is output to 58k, and turns on when a signal of signal level "1" is output to signal line 58k.

When the control circuit 58 outputs a signal of signal level "0" to the signal line 58l, the number confirmation alarm generation circuit 44 does not generate an alarm and outputs a signal of signal level "1" to the signal line 59l. When an alarm occurs.

The notification destination storage circuit 45 is a circuit that stores a notification destination to be called when the set number differs from the actually read number. When the telephone number is stored in the notification destination storage circuit 45, a write pulse is generated on the signal line 58m after outputting the telephone number on the signal line 45a. When a telephone number stored in the notification destination storage circuit 45 is read, when a read pulse is generated on the signal line 58m, the stored telephone number is output on the signal line 45a.

The memory contents button 46 is a button to be pressed when viewing the contents of the memory.
A pulse is output to the control circuit 58 via 46a.

The memory erasure button 48 is a button that is pressed when erasing memory contents in page units. When this button is pressed, a pulse is output to the control circuit 58 via the signal line 48a.

The memory read addition button 50 is a button pressed when adding read information to the memory contents. When this button is pressed, a pulse is output to the control circuit 58 via the signal line 50a.

The replay button 52 is a button for repeating memory copy or memory transmission / broadcasting. When this button is pressed, a pulse is output to the control circuit 58 via the signal line 52a.

The small LCD 54 is an LCD that inputs and outputs information output to the signal line 58o.

The large LCD 56 is an LCD that displays page information stored in the memory, inputs information output to the signal line 24a, and displays the information under the control of the control circuit 58 through the signal line 58p.

The control circuit 58 controls the circuits described above,
The overall control of the facsimile machine is performed.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation in such a facsimile machine in detail.

First, the CML is turned off (S62), and the memory transmission / broadcast lamp is turned on.
34, turn off the memory copy lamp 38 and the read number check lamp 42 (S64 to S68). Here, the number confirmation alarm is not output (S70). Further, the modulator 14 is in a state of inputting the output of the encoding circuit 10 (S72).

Next, the control circuit 58 monitors whether the memory copy button 36 or the memory transmission / broadcast button 32 has been pressed (S74, S76), and if neither button is pressed, performs other processing (S78). .

When the memory copy button 36 is pressed,
The memory copy lamp 38 is turned on (S80), and it is determined whether or not the read sheet number check button 40 has been pressed (S82).
When this button 40 is pressed, the reading number check lamp
42 is turned on (S84).

Next, the number of sheets input from the ten keys is stored, and the input of the number of sheets to be read is terminated by pressing the start key (S86). Also, the number of copies input from the numeric keypad is stored, and the input of the number of copies is terminated by pressing the start key (S8).
8).

Then, the page counter for counting the number of pages read is cleared (S90), the document is read, and the image information is encoded.
The data is stored in the memory circuit 12 (S92).

Here, it is determined whether the reading of one page is completed (S94). If the reading of one page is not completed, S92
Operation is continued, and if completed, the page counter is set to 1
Is incremented by one (S96).

Then, it is determined whether there is a next page (S98),
If there is, the operation of S92 is repeated, and if not, it is determined whether or not the set number and the value of the actually read page counter are the same (S100). If they are the same, it is determined whether the memory copy lamp 38 is lit (S10
2) If this lamp 38 is lit, the sender information is added and the specified number of copies of the memory are copied (S1).
04), when the lamp 38 is off, transmission source information is added, and memory transmission / broadcasting is performed (S106).

In S100, if the set number is different from the value of the page counter actually read, a number confirmation alarm is output from the number confirmation alarm generation circuit 44 (S1).
08).

Along with this alarm, for example, a message that "the read information is ** less than the set number" is displayed on the small LCD 54 (S110).

Next, the system waits for a key input (S112). The memory content button 46, the memory erase button 48, or the memory read addition button
The pressing of 50 is monitored (S114, S116, S118).

Here, when the memory content button 46 is pressed, a title of "memory content reference" is displayed on the small LCD 54 (S12).
0). Then, under the control of the signal line 58p of the control circuit 58, a part of the page information obtained from the memory circuit 12 via the decoding circuit 24 is displayed on the large LCD 56 (S122). This display is changed by operating the cursor keys (↑) and (↓). If the key is not pressed after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses, the display of the standby state (display of the date, time, and the like) is displayed.

When the memory erase button 48 is pressed in S116,
The title "memory erase state" is displayed on the small LCD 54 (S124). Then, an erase page number is input from the numeric keypad, and the information of the erase page number designated by pressing the start key is erased (S126). If the key is not pressed after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses, the standby state is displayed (display of date, time, and the like).

Also, when the memory read addition button 50 is pressed in S118, the message “Which page is after?”
It is displayed on the LCD 56 (S128). Then, a page number is input from the ten keys, and the designated page number is confirmed by pressing the start key (S130).

Next, the message "How many cards do you want to add?"
It is displayed on the LCD 54 (S132). Then, the number of pages to be added is input from the numeric keypad, and the input of the number of pages to be added is terminated by pressing the start key (S134).

Further, a message "Which page is after?" Is displayed again on the small LCD 54 (S136). If the page number is input from the numeric keypad (S138), the process returns to S130, and the input of the page number to be added and the input of the number of pages to be added are repeated.

If there is no input from the numeric keypad and the start key is pressed (S138), read information for the specified number of pages following the specified page number is added, and the encoded data is stored in the memory circuit 12. (S140).

Thereafter, when the replay button 52 is pressed (S142),
It is determined whether or not the memory copy lamp 38 is lit (S144). If the memory copy lamp 38 is lit, the specified number of copies are copied by adding the sender information (S148), and the memory copy lamp is set. If 38 is not illuminated, memory transmission / broadcasting is performed with sender information added (S1
46). Then, return to the start.

If the memory transmission / broadcasting button 32 is pressed in S76, the memory transmission / broadcasting lamp 34 is turned on (S150), and it is determined whether or not the read number check button 40 is pressed (S152). When the button 40 is pressed, the read number check lamp 42 is turned on (S154).

Next, the number input from the numeric keypad is stored, and the input of the number of readings is completed by pressing the start key (S156).

Thereafter, it is determined that the numeric keypad, the one-touch key, or the speed key is pressed (S158), and the telephone number by pressing these keys is stored in the notification destination storage circuit 45 (S160).
Then, 5 seconds are set in the timer (S162).

Next, it is determined again that the numeric keypad, one-touch key or abbreviated key has been pressed (S158), and the telephone number by pressing these keys is stored in the notification destination storage circuit 45 (S16).
0).

If the key is not pressed after 5 seconds,
The press of the start key is monitored, and when the start key is pressed (S168), the above-described processes after S90 are performed. Also,
Even if the start key is not pressed after 5 seconds,
Perform the processing after S90.

In addition, in addition to the processing of the above embodiment, when the replay button is pressed, the set number and the read number may be compared again, and if they do not match, a number confirmation alarm may be sounded.

In the above embodiment, the memory copy or the memory transmission / broadcast operation is selected, and the memory access, that is, the display contents, deletion, and addition are performed only when the set number and the actual read number are different. However, even when the set number and the actual read number match, the memory may be appropriately accessed.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, it is possible to confirm and add an image before transmission of a reading omission of a document, and to add a plurality of locations at a time. Therefore, there is no need to reread all pages, and the load on the apparatus can be reduced, and the processing time can be saved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a facsimile apparatus showing one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation in the embodiment in detail. 2 ... NCU, 4 ... Phone, 6 ... Hybrid circuit, 8 ... Reading circuit, 10 ... Encoding circuit, 12 ... Memory circuit, 14 ... Modulator, 16 ... Modulator, 18 ... Addition circuit, 20 demodulator, 22 demodulator, 24 demodulation circuit, 26 recording circuit, 28 calling circuit, 30 operation unit, 32 memory transmission / broadcast button , 34… Memory send / broadcast lamp, 36 …… Memory copy button, 38 …… Memory copy lamp, 40 …… Reading number check button, 42 …… Reading number check lamp, 44 …… Number confirmation alarm generation circuit, 45 …… Notification destination storage circuit, 46 …… Memory contents button, 48 …… Memory erase button, 50 …… Memory read addition button, 52 …… Replay button, 54 …… Small LCD, 56 …… Large LCD, 58… ... Control circuit.

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Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] A facsimile apparatus for storing image information read from a document once in a memory and transmitting the image information, compares a read number set by an operator in advance with an actually read number, and the two are different. In that case, a notifying means for notifying that; a page specifying means for specifying a page of the read information stored in the memory; a page number specifying means for specifying the number of pages; After or before the page of the read information specified by the memory page specifying means, additional storage control means for storing the re-read information of the number of pages specified by the page specifying means; The additional reading operation and the additional storage operation based on the designation by the means and the page number designation means can be collectively performed at a plurality of locations. Facsimile machine.