JP3437307B2 - Facsimile machine with memory transfer function - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile machine, and more particularly to a facsimile machine with a memory transfer function for transferring image information received by a memory to a destination facsimile machine.

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2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a facsimile device has been used.In a placeAbout special
"Fax stains described in Kaihei 5-304598Refitting
"Oki" is reported. This is the fax on the receiving side.
The image information received by the millimeter device (reception station) is stored in the memory.
After receiving the image information, a failure such as a power failure occurred and the received image information was erased.
If there is a situation in which printing cannot be performed due to loss, etc.
To the facsimile device (transmitting station) of the sender
ThroughKnowAs well as for the operator at the receiving station
Security of received image information by notifying
It has the advantage that

Further, the transmitting station retransmits the image information notified by the receiving station that printing cannot be performed, so that the safety until the transmitted image information is printed out at the receiving station is secured. Is to have.

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However, in the conventional facsimile apparatus, the state in which printing cannot be output due to a recording paper shortage, a recording paper jam in the plotter, etc. is not taken into consideration. When printing cannot be output due to recording paper shortage or recording paper jam in the plotter, etc., the image information sent from the transmitting station is received sequentially and left as it is in the image memory, so printing can be returned. The image information received up to this time must be stored in the image memory, and there is a problem that a memory overflow will eventually occur and communication will be lost.

Therefore, according to the present invention, when the memory is received during a situation in which printing cannot be output due to a recording paper shortage, a recording paper jam in the plotter, or the like, a call is made to the transfer destination after the memory reception. However, it is an object of the present invention to provide a facsimile device with a memory transfer function, which is capable of performing normal communication by transferring image information received by a memory without causing a communication incompatibility state due to a memory overflow.

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The invention according to claim 1 is
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an image information receiving unit that receives image information transmitted from a transmission source facsimile apparatus via a communication line, and an image information storage unit that stores the image information received by the image information receiving unit. And a memory transfer function including image information printing means for printing the image information accumulated in the image information accumulating means on recording paper, and abnormality detecting means for detecting an abnormality in which the image information printing means cannot print on the recording paper. In the attached facsimile device, terminal number storage means for storing a terminal number to which the image information stored in the image information storage means is transferred,
If the abnormality can not be printed by said abnormality detecting means is detected, and the calling means for calling the communication line based on the transfer destination terminal number stored in the terminal number storage means, the image
Free space detection means for detecting free space in information storage means
Of the image information storage means detected by the free space detection means
The first to compare the free space with a predetermined memory remaining limit
Based on the frequency of use of the comparison means and the image information storage means,
A received image information amount calculating means for calculating the amount of information, and the received image information
The received image information amount calculated by the information amount calculating means is
Of the free space of the image information storage means detected by the amount detection means
It can be printed by the second comparing means for comparison and the abnormality detecting means.
No abnormalities are detected, and the first comparing means detects an empty state.
Capacity of the image information storage means detected by the storage capacity detection means
Is determined to be less than the specified memory remaining limit value.
In this case, the communication time is
After the line is closed, it is stored in the image information storage means.
Image information to be transferred or printed by the abnormality detection means
An abnormality that cannot be detected is detected, and the second comparison means
More empty space in the image information storage means detected by the free space detection means
Capacity is calculated by the received image information amount calculation means.
If it is determined that the traffic is less than
After the communication line is closed by being called,
Image information that transfers the image information stored in the image information storage means
And a means for transferring information .

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 2 compares the free space of the image information storage means with the memory capacity.
A memory remaining amount input means for inputting a limit value of the remaining amount of the memory;
Enter the limit value of the remaining memory capacity by the remaining memory capacity input means
, The memo entered by the remaining memory capacity input means
Memorize the limit value of the remaining amount, while the memory remaining amount input means
If the limit value of the remaining memory is not entered, the reception
Stores the received image information amount calculated by the image information amount calculation means
Storage means and limit of remaining amount of memory stored in the storage means
The value or the amount of received image information is used as the free space detecting means.
Third comparison with the free space of the image information storage means detected in
If the abnormalities that cannot be printed by the comparison means and the abnormality detection means
Detected and free space detected by the third comparing means
The free space of the image information storage means detected by the means is
Limit value of the remaining amount of memory stored in the
If it is determined that the amount of information is less than the amount of information, the calling means
After the communication line is closed by calling
The image information stored in the image information storage means can be transferred.
And are characterized. In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 3 makes the call by the calling means.
After the communication line is closed, transfer the image information to be transferred.
It is stored in the image information storage means of the destination facsimile machine.
A call is made by the call instructing means and the storage instructing means
After the communication line is closed by
A message to the destination fax machine via
The image information transferred by the image information transfer means.
A transfer notification hand that notifies the transfer destination operator that the transfer is being sent.
And a destination facsimile machine by means of storage instruction means.
If you are instructed to store the
Image information to be stored in the destination fax machine
After instructing, the image stored in the image information storage means
Transfers information, while the transfer notification means
If a message is sent to the
Notify the transfer destination operator that the transfer is
The image information stored in the image information storage means.
And an image information transfer means for transferring .

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 4 calls the communication by calling by the calling means.
After the line is closed, send it from the destination fax machine.
Signal receiving means for receiving a signal to be received, and the signal receiver
Transfer the transferred image information based on the signal received at the stage
Function to store in the image information storage means of the previous facsimile machine
Whether or not is installed in the destination facsimile machine
And the function identification means for identifying
A function to store image information is installed in the destination facsimile machine.
If it is identified as listed, transfer it from now on
Image information to the image information storage means of the destination facsimile machine
Accumulation instruction means for instructing accumulation, and the function identification hand
The function that accumulates the image information transferred in the
If it is identified as not mounted on a millimeter device,
A message is sent to the destination facsimile machine via the communication line.
Image information transferred by the image information transfer means
Transfer to notify the transfer destination operator that the message is a transfer
The notification device and the facsimile device of the transfer destination by the storage instruction device.
After instructing to store in the storage, or transfer by transfer notification means
After sending the message to the destination fax machine,
The image information stored in the image information storage means can be transferred.
And are characterized.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 5 is a facsimile machine of a transmission source via a communication line.
Image information receiving means for receiving the image information transmitted from the
Image information storage that stores the image information received by the information receiving means
Means and recording information on the image information stored in the image information storage means
Image information printing means for printing on the screen, and recording by the image information printing means
Equipped with an abnormality detection unit that detects abnormalities that cannot be printed on paper
In a facsimile machine with a memory transfer function,
A terminal to which the image information stored in the image information storage means is transferred
Terminal number storage means for storing a number, and the abnormality detection means
If an error that cannot be printed with is detected,
Based on the terminal number stored in the memory
After making a call and closing the communication line, the image information storage means
Image information transfer means for transferring the image information stored in
A facsimile machine with a memory transfer function provided,
The amount of image information stored in the image information storage means is small.
Reception including the sender's name, terminal number, and reception date and time
Reception history creating means for creating history and the abnormality detecting means
If an error that cannot be printed is detected by
Image information to be transferred based on the reception history created by
Image information selecting means for selecting information
After the image information to be sent is selected, the transfer information
Terminal number input means for inputting a destination terminal number, and the terminal
When the transfer destination terminal number is entered using the number input means,
It is input to the terminal number input means by the print information transfer means.
The feature is that the image information is transferred to the terminal .

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 6 is a free space for detecting a free space of the image information storage means.
The capacity detecting means and the image information detected by the free capacity detecting means.
The free space of the information storage means is compared with the limit value of the predetermined remaining memory capacity.
Equipped with a comparison means for comparison and transferred to the terminal number input means
When the previous terminal number is input, the comparison means
Capacity of the image information storage means detected by the storage capacity detection means
Is determined to be less than the specified memory remaining limit value.
In the case of the transfer destination stored in the terminal number storage means,
It is characterized in that the image information is transferred to.

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According to the first aspect of the invention, after the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source is sequentially received and stored in the image information storage means, the image information printing means detects an abnormality that cannot be printed on the recording paper. And, when the free space of the image information storage means becomes less than the predetermined limit value of the remaining memory capacity,
The image information stored in the image information storage means is transferred after a call is made to the communication line based on the transfer destination terminal number stored in the terminal number storage means and the communication line is closed. ing. Therefore, it is possible to avoid an incommunicable state due to a memory overflow while reducing the operation of sequentially transferring the image information received when the image information printing unit cannot print on the recording paper. In particular,
By returning the image information printing means to a state in which the operator can print out the image information storage means before the free space of the image information storage means becomes less than a predetermined limit value of the remaining memory capacity, unnecessary transfer can be omitted, which is convenient. Can be improved. In addition, the field
Calculate the received image information amount from the frequency of use of the information storage
An error that cannot be printed is detected by the regular detection means, and
If the free space of the information storage means is less than the received image information amount
If it is judged, the call is made by the calling means.
After the communication line is closed, it is stored in the image information storage means.
Image information is transferred, so the operator's hand is
The limit of remaining memory can be set effectively without
Therefore, convenience can be improved. Also, image information storage
Before the free space of the method becomes less than the received image information amount,
Is returned to the state in which the
By doing so, unnecessary transfer can be omitted and convenience is improved.
You can go up.

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According to the second aspect of the present invention, the free capacity of the image information storage means for starting the transfer is selected from the limit value of the remaining memory amount set by the operator or the received image information amount obtained by calculation. Therefore, the free space of the image information storage means for starting the transfer can be appropriately set according to the usage environment, and the convenience can be improved. For example, in normal use, by setting the transfer so that the free space of the image information storage means becomes less than the received image information amount, it is possible to keep the operator's hand, but in the case of this setting May not start the transfer unless the free space of the image information storage means is very small.
If an error occurs that the image information printing means cannot print on the recording paper, the transfer cannot be made in time. Therefore, if it is found that a large amount of image information will be received when it is set to start transfer when the amount of received image information is less than the amount of received image information, the memory remaining limit set by the operator is set. By setting the transfer to start again when the value becomes less than the value, it is possible to avoid the incommunicable state due to memory overflow, and use the free space of the image information storage means to start the transfer. The convenience can be improved because it can be appropriately set according to
In addition, it is not necessary to return to a state in which printout can be performed before the free space of the image information storage means is less than the limit value of the remaining memory amount set by the operator or less than the received image information amount calculated by the calculation. Unnecessary transfer can be omitted, and convenience can be improved.

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According to the third aspect of the present invention, after the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received and accumulated in the image information accumulating means, the image information printing means detects an abnormality that cannot be printed on the recording paper. In this case, it is possible to select either to instruct the destination facsimile device to store the image information to be transferred or to send a message to the destination facsimile device via the communication line. Therefore, after instructing to store the image information to be transferred in the transfer destination facsimile apparatus, a pattern for transferring the image information stored in the image information storage means and a message indicating that the transfer is performed. After notifying the operator of the transfer destination, it is possible to select a pattern for transferring the image information stored in the image information storage means. Therefore, the transferred image information can be transferred in correspondence with the function installed in the transfer destination facsimile apparatus. Therefore, it is possible to deal with the case where the function installed in the facsimile apparatus of the transfer destination is changed due to the change of the transfer destination, and the convenience can be improved.

According to the fourth aspect of the invention, after the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received and accumulated in the image information accumulating means, the image information printing means detects an abnormality that cannot be printed on the recording paper. In this case, the communication line is called based on the transfer destination terminal number stored in the terminal number storage means, and after the communication line is closed, the signal transmitted from the transfer destination facsimile machine is transmitted. On the basis of the received signal, it is determined whether or not the function of storing the transferred image information in the image information storage means of the transfer destination facsimile apparatus is installed in the transfer destination facsimile apparatus. here,
If it is identified that the function of storing the transferred image information is installed in the transfer destination facsimile machine, the image data storage is performed after instructing the transfer destination facsimile machine to store the image information to be transferred. When it is identified that the function of storing the transferred image information in the means is not installed in the transfer destination facsimile apparatus, the transfer destination facsimile is transmitted through the communication line. By sending a message to the device, the transfer destination operator is notified that the transferred image information is a transfer destination. Therefore, when there is a change in the function installed in the transfer destination facsimile device, Also, it is possible to improve the convenience because the data can be transferred according to the functions installed in the destination facsimile machine without the operator having to bother. .

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According to the fifth aspect of the invention, after the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source is sequentially received and accumulated in the image information accumulating means, the image information printing means detects an abnormality that cannot be printed on the recording paper. When the first image information transfer means is selected, the communication line is called based on the transfer destination terminal number stored in the terminal number storage means, and the communication line is closed. After that, the image information stored in the image information storage means is transferred. On the other hand, when the second image information transfer means is selected, the operator selects the image information to be transferred based on the reception history of the image information and inputs the terminal number of the transfer destination to which the image information is transferred. To do. Next, the image information stored in the image information storage means is transferred after the communication line is called based on the input destination terminal number and the communication line is closed. When the operator remains near the facsimile machine, flexible transfer is possible by selecting the transfer destination of the image information by the operator's operation, while the operator stays near the facsimile machine. By transferring the image information to a predetermined transfer destination when there is no communication, normal communication can be performed without causing a communication incompatibility state due to a memory overflow.

According to the sixth aspect of the invention, after the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source is sequentially received and accumulated in the image information accumulating means, the image information printing means detects an abnormality that cannot be printed on the recording paper. In addition, when the free space of the image information storage means becomes less than the predetermined limit of the remaining memory capacity, the communication line is called based on the transfer destination terminal number stored in the terminal number storage means. Since the image information accumulated in the image information accumulating means is transferred after the communication line is closed, the communication can be normally performed without the occurrence of the communication impossible state due to the memory overflow. it can. Further, by returning to a state in which the operator can print the image information printing means before the free space of the image information storage means becomes less than the predetermined limit value of the remaining memory capacity, unnecessary transfer can be omitted, which is convenient. It is possible to improve the property.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. (Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a facsimile apparatus with a memory transfer function according to an embodiment (claims 1 to 6 ) of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, a facsimile apparatus 100 with a memory transfer function includes a CPU section 1, a ROM section 2 and an R section.
An AM unit 3, an operation port unit 4, a scanner unit 5, a plotter unit 6, a network control unit 7, a modem unit 8, an encoding / decoding unit 9, a communication control unit 10, and an image memory unit 11. The CPU unit 1 controls the entire apparatus according to the control program and data stored in the ROM unit 2. RA
The M unit 3 stores data necessary for control, and particularly stores the name of the transfer destination, the terminal number, and the like. Further, the RAM unit 3 may be configured by using an SRAM or the like in order to prevent data loss due to power failure or the like. The operation port unit 4 inputs an operation by the operator and displays operation information to notify the operator.

The scanner section 5 optically reads a transmission document set on a document table (not shown) and converts image data into electric signals. The plotter unit 6 records the image data received through the communication line, the image data read by the device itself, or the like on a recording sheet (hereinafter, also referred to as print output).
To do. Further, the plotter unit 6 has a function of detecting a recording paper shortage, a recording paper jam, and the like. When the recording paper shortage, the recording paper jam, or the like is detected, it is indicated by the CPU unit that the plotter unit 6 cannot print out image information. Notify 1.

The network control unit 7 controls connection and disconnection of communication lines. The modem unit 8 modulates the image data into an analog signal and demodulates the received analog signal into digitized image data. The encoding / decoding unit 9 encodes the image data based on the MH system, the MR system, the MMR system, etc. to convert it into image information (facsimile compression coded data), and also decodes the image information to convert it into image data. To do. The communication control unit 10 exchanges a facsimile device control signal with a partner facsimile device and performs communication based on a facsimile device transmission control procedure.

The image memory unit 11 stores the image data of the original read by the scanner unit 5, the received image information, the image information encoded by the encoding / decoding unit 9, and the like. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the operation port unit 4 of the facsimile apparatus with a memory transfer function according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the operation port unit 4 includes an LCD (Liquid Crystal Displ
ay) 21, automatic transfer mode switching button 22, automatic transfer mode enable LED (Light Emitting Diode) 23, automatic transfer start memory remaining amount setting key 24, “+” key 25,
"-" Key 26, threshold automatic setting function switch 2
7, transfer history LED 28, transfer history reset key 29,
Transfer history search key 30, reception history LED 31, reception history reset key 32, reception history search key 33, selection switch 34 for attaching explanation document to transfer destination, return request method (automatic / manual) changeover switch 35, memory transfer destination setting A key 36, a transfer prohibition designation switch 37, a transfer prohibition setting key 38, a manual transfer / automatic transfer changeover switch 39, a transfer key 40, a start key 41, an alphabet key 42, and a ten key 43.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a communication control procedure of the facsimile apparatus with the memory transfer function according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the facsimile machine on the transmitting side sends a ringing tone CNG signal to the facsimile machine on the receiving side via the PSTN line to originate a call. After detecting the CNG signal, the receiving-side facsimile machine identifies the called station identification CED, the called terminal identification CSI, and the digital identification signal D.
Send IS and non-standard feature identification signal NSF.

In response to this, the facsimile machine on the transmitting side detects the terminal number, various functions, etc. of the facsimile machine on the receiving side. Next, by transmitting the transmission terminal identification signal TSI, the reception side facsimile apparatus is notified of the terminal number or the like of the transmission side facsimile apparatus, and at the same time, the function of the reception side facsimile apparatus detected from the non-standard function identification signal NSF is detected. Among them, the function to be used from now on is notified to the receiving side facsimile apparatus by transmitting the non-standard function setting signal NSS. Then, the sending facsimile machine starts the training check TCF.

Next, the receiving facsimile machine transmits the reception preparation confirmation signal CFR after receiving the training check TCF. When the facsimile machine on the transmission side receives the reception preparation confirmation signal CFR, the facsimile machine on the transmission side transmits the procedure end signal EOP after transmitting the image information of the first page of the document to confirm that there is no document to be transmitted. Notify the receiving facsimile machine.

On the other hand, when the receiving side facsimile device receives the procedure end signal EOP, it transmits the message confirmation signal MCF to the transmitting side facsimile device. Next, the facsimile machine on the transmitting side receives the message confirmation signal MCF and then sends a disconnection command signal DC to the facsimile machine on the receiving side.
N is transmitted to end the communication. In this communication control procedure, the case where the image information to be transmitted is only one page has been described, but when the image information to be transmitted is a plurality of pages, the communication information can be transmitted and received by the communication control procedure based on the CCITT recommendation.

[0052] FIG 4 is a flowchart showing a basic example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention. First, it is determined whether or not there is an incoming call from the facsimile machine of the sender (process S1). When it is determined in step S1 that there is an incoming call, it is determined whether the plotter unit 6 can print out (step S2). That is, it is determined whether or not the recording paper runs out, the recording paper is not jammed in the plotter unit 6, and the like, and the received image information can be normally printed on the recording paper.

If it is determined in step S2 that the image can be printed out, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure, and the received image information is stored in the image memory unit 11. Accumulate in (memory reception). Next, after the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is decoded into image data by the encoding / decoding unit 9, the plotter unit 6 prints out on recording paper (process S3), and the process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2 that the printout cannot be performed, the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure and accumulated in the image memory unit 11. (Memory reception). After receiving the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to temporarily terminate the communication (process S4).

Next, the terminal number of the transfer destination stored in advance in the RAM section 3 is read out, and the communication line is called based on the terminal number of the transfer destination. After the communication line is closed, the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 is transferred to the transfer destination and is printed out by the transfer destination facsimile machine, and the transferred image information is deleted from the image memory unit 11 (processing S5), the process ends.

As described above, in this example , the communication control unit 10 (image information receiving means) that receives the image information transmitted from the facsimile apparatus of the transmission source through the communication line and the communication control unit 10 receive the image information. Image memory unit 11 for storing image information
(Image information storage unit), plotter unit 6 (image information printing unit) for printing the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 on recording paper, and CPU unit for detecting an abnormality that the plotter unit 6 cannot print on recording paper A RAM unit 3 (terminal number storage unit) that stores a terminal number that is a transfer destination of the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11;
A network control unit 7 (calling means) that makes a call to the communication line based on the transfer destination terminal number stored in the RAM unit 3 when an abnormality that cannot be printed is detected in the unit 1 and the network control unit 7 And a communication control unit 10 (image information transfer means) for transferring the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 after the communication line is closed by calling.

Therefore, the reception is less likely to be rejected. Further, even if the received image information is accumulated in the image memory unit 11, the accumulated image information is transferred so that the free space can be always secured, so that the unreceivable state due to the memory overflow can be avoided. .
Furthermore, although the received image information is transferred to another facsimile device and printed out, if a facsimile device for printing out is installed in a department next to the same company, for example, the received contents can be immediately output. On the other hand, even if a facsimile machine installed far away is used to print out, the contents can be generally confirmed by telephone or the like.

[0058] FIG 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention. First, it is determined whether or not there is an incoming call from the facsimile machine of the transmission source (step S11).

When it is determined in step S11 that there is an incoming call, it is determined whether the plotter unit 6 can print out (step S12). That is, the recording paper runs out, the plotter unit
It is judged whether or not the recording paper is jammed and the received image information can be normally printed out on the recording paper. If it is determined in step S12 that the printout can be performed, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure, and the received image information is stored in the image memory unit 11. (Memory reception). Next, after the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is decoded into image data by the encoding / decoding unit 9, the plotter unit 6 prints out on recording paper (process S13), and the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S12 that printing cannot be performed, the CPU section 1 detects the free space of the image memory section 11 and determines whether or not the memory can be received (step S14). When it is determined that the memory cannot be received, the reception is rejected by transmitting the disconnection command signal DCN and ending the communication (process S15), and the process is ended.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S14 that the memory can be received, the operator operates the automatic transfer mode switching button 22 of the operation port unit 4 to determine whether or not the automatic transfer mode is enabled (process). S1
6). When the automatic transfer mode is valid, the automatic transfer mode valid LED 23 is turned on to notify the operator that the automatic transfer mode is valid.

If it is determined in step S16 that the automatic transfer mode is not effective, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure and stored in the image memory unit 11. (Memory reception) (process S17), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S16 that the automatic transfer mode is valid, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure and stored in the image memory unit 11. Yes (memory reception). After receiving the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine, the disconnection command signal D
The CN is transmitted to end the communication once (process S18).

Next, the terminal number of the transfer destination stored in advance in the RAM section 3 is read out, and the communication line is called based on the terminal number of the transfer destination. After the communication line is closed, the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 is transferred to the transfer destination and is printed out by the transfer destination facsimile machine, and the transferred image information is deleted from the image memory unit 11 (processing S19), and the process ends.

Thus, in this example , the image memory unit 11
Since the CPU unit 1 (transfer operation enable / disable unit) for permitting or prohibiting the transfer operation of the image information stored in the printer is provided, all the images received when the plotter unit 6 cannot print on the recording paper. It is possible to avoid transferring information sequentially. Further, when the operator can return the plotter unit 6 to a printable state, the transfer of the image information received in the memory is prohibited so that unnecessary transfer can be omitted. , Convenience can be improved. Furthermore, when a highly confidential document (image information) is received in the memory when the recording paper is out, the recording paper is jammed in the plotter unit 6, and the like and printing cannot be performed, the image information received in the memory is Since the transfer can be set to be prohibited, the confidentiality of the received document (image information) can be maintained.

( Embodiment 1 ) FIGS. 6 and 7 are flow charts showing the transfer operation of the facsimile apparatus 100 with a memory transfer function according to an embodiment (claim 1) of the present invention. First, it is determined whether or not there is an incoming call from the sender's facsimile device (step S21).

When it is determined in step S21 that there is an incoming call, it is determined whether the plotter unit 6 is capable of printing output (step S22). That is, the recording paper runs out, the plotter unit
It is judged whether or not the recording paper is jammed and the received image information can be normally recorded on the recording paper. If it is determined in step S22 that the printout can be performed, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure and stored in the image memory unit 11 (memory reception). Next, after the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is decoded into image data by the encoding / decoding unit 9, the plotter unit 6 prints out on recording paper (process S23), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S22 that the printout cannot be performed, the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure and accumulated in the image memory unit 11. (Memory reception). After receiving the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to temporarily terminate the communication (process S24).

Next, after the operator depresses the automatic transfer start memory remaining amount setting key 24 of the operation port unit 4,
The RAM unit 3 displays the limit value of the remaining memory amount for starting the automatic transfer set by operating the “+” key 25 and the “−” key 26.
Read from. Next, the CPU unit 1 uses the image memory unit 11
It is determined whether or not the free space is less than the limit value of the remaining memory capacity for starting the automatic transfer read from the RAM unit 3 (step S25).

When it is determined that the free space of the image memory unit 11 is equal to or more than the limit value of the remaining memory capacity at which automatic transfer is started, the process is terminated. On the other hand, the image memory unit 1
When it is determined that the free space of 1 is less than the limit value of the remaining memory capacity at which automatic transfer is started, the terminal number of the transfer destination stored in advance in the RAM unit 3 is read, and the terminal number of the transfer destination is set. Based on this, the communication line is called. After the communication line is closed, the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is transferred to the transfer destination and is printed out by the facsimile device of the transfer destination, and the transferred image information is deleted from the image memory unit 11 to perform the processing. It ends (process S26).

As described above, in the present embodiment (claim 1 ),
A CPU unit 1 (free space detecting means) for detecting the free space of the image memory unit 11, and a CPU unit 1 for comparing the free space of the image memory unit 11 detected by the CPU unit 1 with a limit value of a predetermined remaining memory capacity. (First comparing means), and a CPU
An abnormality that cannot be printed is detected in copy unit 1, and CPU unit 1
When it is determined that the free space of the image memory unit 11 detected by is less than the limit value of the predetermined remaining memory amount, after the communication line is closed by being called by the network control unit 7, The image information stored in the image memory unit 11 is transferred.

Therefore, it is possible to avoid an incommunicable state due to a memory overflow while reducing the operation of sequentially transferring all the image information received when the plotter unit 6 is in a state where printing cannot be performed on the recording paper. In particular,
By returning to a state where the operator can print out the plotter unit 6 before the free space of the image memory unit 11 becomes less than the predetermined limit value of the remaining memory capacity, unnecessary transfer can be omitted and convenience is improved. Can be improved.

[0071] Also, Opepoto unit 4 for inputting the limit value of the remaining memory capacity to be compared with the free space of images the memory unit 11
If the limit value of the memory remaining amount entered in Opepoto unit 4, the CPU unit 1 to be compared with the free space of the image memory unit 11 which is detected by the CPU unit 1, it includes a can not be printed in the CPU section 1 abnormality When it is determined that the free space of the image memory unit 11 detected and detected by the CPU unit 1 is less than the limit value of the remaining memory capacity input in the operation port unit 4, the network control unit 7 makes a call. after the communication line is閉結by being, if transfer image information stored in the image memory unit 11, by setting the limit value in accordance with the convenience of operators, to improve the convenience of the memory be able to. Also, before the free space of the image memory unit 11 becomes less than the limit value of the remaining memory capacity, the operator needs to operate the plotter unit 6
By returning to a state in which can be printed out, unnecessary transfer can be omitted and convenience can be improved.

On the other hand, in FIG. 7, first, it is judged whether or not there is an incoming call from the facsimile machine of the transmission source (process S).
31).

When it is determined in step S31 that there is an incoming call, it is determined whether the plotter unit 6 can print out (step S32). That is, the recording paper runs out, the plotter unit
It is judged whether or not the recording paper is jammed and the received image information can be normally printed out on the recording paper. If it is determined in step S32 that the image can be printed out, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure and stored in the image memory unit 11 (memory reception). Next, after the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is decoded into image data by the encoding / decoding unit 9, the plotter unit 6 prints out on recording paper (process S33), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S32 that the printout cannot be performed, the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure and accumulated in the image memory unit 11. (Memory reception). After receiving the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to temporarily terminate the communication (process S34).

Next, the CPU section 1 stores in the RAM section 3 the number of receptions from one week ago and the used memory amount of the image memory section 11 required for this reception, and the image memory section 11 from one week ago. The amount of image information received per day (the amount of received image information per day) is calculated by averaging the amount of memory used by each memory and stored in the RAM unit 3 (process S3).
5).

Next, the CPU section 1 judges whether or not the free space of the image memory section 11 is less than the amount of received image information per day stored in the RAM section 3 in the process S35 (process S).
36). When it is determined that the current free space of the image memory unit 11 is equal to or more than the received image information amount per day, the process is ended as it is.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the current free space of the image memory unit 11 is less than the received image information amount per day, the transfer destination terminal number stored in the RAM unit 3 in advance is read, A call is made to the communication line based on the terminal number of the transfer destination. After the communication line is closed, the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 is transferred to the transfer destination and is printed out by the transfer destination facsimile machine, and the transferred image information is deleted from the image memory unit 11 (processing S37), the process ends.

Thus, in this embodiment (claim 1 ),
A CPU unit 1 (received image information amount calculation means) for calculating the received image information amount from the frequency of use of the image memory unit 11, and the CPU unit 1
The CPU unit 1 (the first unit) that compares the received image information amount calculated in step 1 with the free space of the image memory unit 11 detected by the CPU unit 1.
2 ), and the free space of the image memory unit 11 detected by the CPU unit 1 is detected less than the received image information amount calculated by the CPU unit 1. If it is determined that the network control unit 7
After the communication line is closed by calling
Since the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is transferred, the limit value of the remaining memory amount is effectively set without the operator having to bother, and the convenience is improved. be able to. Further, by returning to a state where the operator can print out the plotter unit 6 before the free space of the image memory unit 11 becomes less than the received image information amount, unnecessary transfer can be omitted and convenience is improved. be able to.

(Embodiment 2 ) FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a transfer operation of the facsimile apparatus 100 with a memory transfer function according to an embodiment (claim 2 ) of the present invention. First, it is determined whether or not there is an incoming call from the facsimile machine of the transmission source (step S41).

When it is determined in step S41 that there is an incoming call, it is determined whether the plotter unit 6 can print out (step S42). That is, the recording paper runs out, the plotter unit
It is judged whether or not the recording paper is jammed and the received image information can be normally printed out on the recording paper. If it is determined in step S42 that the printout can be performed, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure and stored in the image memory unit 11 (memory reception). Next, after the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is decoded into image data by the encoding / decoding unit 9, the plotter unit 6 prints out on recording paper (process S43), and the process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S42 that the printout cannot be performed, the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure and stored in the image memory unit 11. (Memory reception). After receiving the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to temporarily terminate the communication (process S44).

Then, the operator operates the threshold automatic setting function switch 27 of the operation port unit 4 to determine whether or not the function for automatically obtaining the free space of the image memory unit 11 for starting the transfer is enabled. It is determined (process S45). When it is determined in step S45 that the function of automatically obtaining the free space of the image memory unit 11 for starting the transfer is effective, the CPU unit 1 requires the number of receptions from one week ago and the current reception. By storing the used memory amount of the image memory unit 11 in the RAM unit 3 and averaging the used memory amount of the image memory unit 11 from one week ago, the amount of image information received per day (per day) The amount of received image information) is calculated and stored in the RAM unit 3 (process S4).
6).

Next, in step S46, the amount of received image information per day stored in the RAM section 3 or after the operator depresses the automatic transfer start memory remaining amount setting key 24 of the operation port section 4, the "+" key 25 and The "-" key 26 is operated to read out the set limit value of the remaining memory capacity for starting the automatic transfer from the RAM section 3. Note that the RAM units 3 to 1
Which of the amount of received image information per day and the limit value of the remaining memory amount is read depends on the determination in the process S45. That is, in step S45, the image memory unit 1 that starts the transfer
When it is determined that the function of automatically obtaining the free space of 1 is effective, the amount of received image information per day is determined by the RAM unit 3.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the memory capacity is not valid, the limit value of the remaining memory until the automatic transfer is started is set to R.
It is read from the AM section 3.

Next, the current free space of the image memory unit 11 is less than the amount of received image information per day read from the RAM unit 3, or less than the limit value of the remaining memory amount before automatic transfer is started. Or not (process S4
7). If the current free space of the image memory unit 11 is equal to or more than the amount of received image information per day, or is equal to or more than the limit value of the remaining amount of memory before the start of automatic transfer, the process ends.

On the other hand, if the current free space of the image memory unit 11 is less than the amount of received image information per day, or less than the limit value of the remaining memory amount for starting automatic transfer, the RAM unit 3 stores it in advance. The terminal number of the transfer destination being read is read out, and the communication line is called based on the terminal number of the transfer destination. After the communication line is closed, the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 is transferred to the transfer destination and is printed out by the transfer destination facsimile machine, and the transferred image information is deleted from the image memory unit 11 (processing S48), the process ends. As described above, according to the present embodiment (claim 2 ), the operation port unit 4 (memory remaining amount input means) for inputting the limit value of the remaining memory amount to be compared with the free space of the image memory unit 11 and the operation port unit 4 are used. When the limit value of the remaining memory amount is input, the limit value of the remaining memory amount input by the operation port unit 4 is stored. On the other hand, when the limit value of the remaining memory amount is not input by the operation port unit 4, Is a RAM unit 3 (storage unit) that stores the received image information amount calculated by the CPU unit 1.
And the limit value of the remaining memory amount stored in the RAM unit 3 or the received image information amount with the free space of the image memory unit 11 detected by the CPU unit 1 (the third comparing unit). ) And an unprintable abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means, and the free space of the image information storage means detected by the CPU unit 1 is the limit value of the remaining memory amount stored in the RAM unit 3, or When it is determined that the received image information amount is less than the received image information amount, the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 is transferred after the communication line is closed by being called by the network control unit 7. Therefore, the free space of the image memory unit 11 for starting the transfer can be appropriately set according to the usage environment, and the convenience can be improved. For example, in normal use, the image memory unit 11
By setting the transfer so that the free space becomes less than the received image information amount, it is possible to keep the operator's hand from moving. However, in this setting, the free space of the image memory unit 11 is considerably large. If the number does not decrease, the transfer may not be started, and if a large amount of image information is received and the plotter unit 6 has an abnormality that cannot be printed on the recording paper, the transfer will not be in time. Therefore, if it is determined that a large amount of image information will be received when the transfer is set to start when the amount of received image information is less than the amount of received image information, the memory remaining limit set by the operator is set. By setting the transfer to be started again when the value becomes less than the value, it is possible to avoid the incommunicable state due to the memory overflow, and use the free space of the image memory unit 11 to start the transfer in the usage environment. The convenience can be improved because it can be appropriately set according to
In addition, it is not necessary to return to the state in which the printout can be performed before the free space of the image memory unit 11 is less than the limit value of the remaining memory amount set by the operator or less than the received image information amount calculated by the calculation. Unnecessary transfer can be omitted, and convenience can be improved.

[0086] FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention. First, it is determined whether or not there is an incoming call from the originating facsimile machine (step S51).

If it is determined in step S51 that there is an incoming call, the sender's name, terminal number, etc. are detected from the transmission terminal identification signal TSI received based on the communication control procedure, and R
It is stored in the AM section 3 and it is determined whether or not the plotter section 6 can print out (process S52). That is, it is determined whether or not the recording paper runs out, the recording paper is not jammed in the plotter unit 6, and the like, and the received image information can be normally printed on the recording paper.

If it is determined in step S52 that the image can be printed out, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure, and the received image information is stored in the image memory unit 11. Accumulate in (memory reception). Next, after the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is decoded into image data by the encoding / decoding unit 9, the plotter unit 6 prints out on recording paper (process S53), and the process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S52 that the printout cannot be performed, the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure and stored in the image memory unit 11. (Memory reception). After receiving the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to temporarily terminate the communication (process S54).

Next, the transfer destination terminal number stored in advance in the RAM section 3 is read out, and the communication line is called based on the transfer destination terminal number. After the communication line is closed,
Transfers the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 to the transfer destination,
In addition to printing output to the destination fax machine,
The transferred image information is deleted from the image memory unit 11 (process S55).

Next, a call is made to the communication line based on the name of the sender, the terminal number, etc. detected in step S52. After the communication line is closed, the message (circumstance explanation document 1) shown in FIG. 10 is transmitted. By transmitting this message (circumstance explanation document 1), the transmission source operator is notified that the image information has been transferred (step S56). The message (circumstance explanation document 1) shown in FIG. 10 describes a document notifying that the transfer has been made, the name of the transfer destination, the terminal number, and the like.

As described above, in this example , communication control for detecting the terminal number of the sender based on the signal transmitted from the sender facsimile machine after connecting to the sender facsimile machine through the communication line. A unit 10 (terminal number detecting means) is provided, and after the communication line is closed by being called by the network control unit 7, the image information is transferred by the communication control unit 10 and then detected by the communication control unit 10. By transmitting a message after the network control unit 7 (source caller means) that makes a call to the communication line based on the terminal number of the transmission source and the communication line is closed by the network control unit 7 Since it is provided with the communication control unit 10 (transfer notification means) for notifying the operator of the transmission source that the image information received by the communication control unit 10 has been transferred, it is ensured that the information was transferred to the operator of the transmission source. Can be perceived by That.

[0093] Figure 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention. First, it is determined whether or not there is an incoming call from the originating facsimile machine (step S61).

If it is determined in step S61 that there is an incoming call, it is determined whether the plotter unit 6 is capable of printing output (step S62). That is, the recording paper runs out, the plotter unit
It is judged whether or not the recording paper is jammed and the received image information can be normally printed out on the recording paper. If it is determined in step S62 that the printout can be performed, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure and stored in the image memory unit 11 (memory reception). Next, after the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is decoded into image data by the encoding / decoding unit 9, the plotter unit 6 prints out on recording paper (process S63), and the process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S62 that the printout cannot be performed, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure and accumulated in the image memory unit 11. (Memory reception). After receiving the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to temporarily terminate the communication (step S64).

Next, the terminal number of the transfer destination stored in advance in the RAM section 3 is read out, and the communication line is called based on the terminal number of the transfer destination. After the communication line is closed, based on the called terminal identification signal CSI received from the transfer destination facsimile device, the reception time at the transfer destination facsimile device, the transfer destination facsimile device information, and the like are detected. It is stored in the RAM unit 3. Next, the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is transferred to the transfer destination,
In addition to printing output to the destination fax machine,
The transferred image information is deleted from the image memory unit 11 (process S65).

Next, the transfer history LED of the operation port unit 4
By turning on 28, the operator is notified that the transferred image information exists (process S66). Figure 1
With memory transfer function 2 is the invention facsimile apparatus 10
7 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer history confirmation operation of 0. First, when the transfer is performed, the CPU unit 1 lights the transfer history LED 28 of the operation port unit 4 (step S71) to notify the operator that the transferred image information exists. The operator who recognizes the existence of the transferred image information by turning on the transfer history LED 28
By pressing the transfer history search key 30 of the operation port unit 4 (process S72), the LCD 21 displays the reception time at the transfer destination facsimile device and the information of the transfer destination facsimile device stored in the RAM unit 3 at process S65. Is displayed (process S73). Through this process, the operator recognizes the time of transfer to the transfer destination, the terminal number of the transfer destination, and the like.

Then, the operator determines whether or not the transfer history reset key 29 is pressed (step S74). When the transfer history reset key 29 is pressed by the operator, the CPU unit 1 turns off the transfer history LED 28 (process S75) and ends the process. As described above, in this example , the communication control unit 10 issues a warning after transferring the image information to notify the operator of the own terminal of the fact that the image information has been transferred. Means), the operator is immediately notified before the notification of the transfer is given by an output report or the like, and quick response is possible, and convenience can be improved.

[0099] Figure 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention. First, it is determined whether or not there is an incoming call from the sender facsimile machine (step S81).

When it is determined in step S81 that there is an incoming call, it is determined whether the plotter unit 6 is capable of printing output (step S82). That is, the recording paper runs out, the plotter unit
It is judged whether or not the recording paper is jammed and the received image information can be normally printed out on the recording paper. If it is determined in step S82 that printout can be performed, image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure, and the received image information is stored in the image memory unit 11. (Memory reception). Next, after the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is decoded into image data by the encoding / decoding unit 9, the plotter unit 6 prints out on recording paper (process S83), and the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S82 that the printout cannot be performed, the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure and stored in the image memory unit 11. (Memory reception). After receiving the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to temporarily terminate the communication (process S84).

Next, the transfer destination terminal number stored in advance in the RAM section 3 is read out, and the communication line is called based on this terminal number. After the communication line is closed, the function installed in the destination facsimile machine is detected based on the non-standard function identification signal NSF received from the destination facsimile machine, and the transferred image information is displayed as an image. It is stored in the memory and it is judged whether or not the function of returning when the notification of the return request is received is installed in the facsimile apparatus of the transfer destination (step S85).

When it is determined that the function of returning the image information stored in the image memory to the facsimile apparatus of the transfer destination and receiving the notification of the return request is installed, the transfer is performed. A non-standard function setting signal NSS is transmitted to the preceding facsimile device, and it is notified that the image information to be transmitted is transfer. That is, the image information to be transmitted is stored in the image memory, and the facsimile apparatus of the transfer destination is instructed to return the image information when the notification of the return request is received (step S86).

In step S86, after notifying the transfer destination facsimile device that the image information to be transmitted is a transfer, the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 is transferred to the image memory unit 11 of the transfer destination facsimile device. And the transferred image information is deleted from the image memory unit 11 (step S87), and the process ends. In addition, processing S85
If it is judged that the function of storing the transferred image information in the image memory in the transfer destination fax machine and receiving the notification of the return request is not installed, the image memory The image information stored in the unit 11 is transferred and is printed out by the transfer destination facsimile machine (process S
87), the processing ends.

[0105] FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the return operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention. In this flowchart, in step S85, it is determined that the function of storing the transferred image information in the image memory unit 11 and returning it when the notification of the return request is received is installed in the facsimile apparatus of the transfer destination. In this case, it will be described as being applied.

First, it is determined whether or not the state in which printing can be output has returned to the state in which printing can be performed due to a recording sheet running out, a recording sheet jam in the plotter unit 6, or the like (step S).
91). If it is determined in step S91 that the printer has returned to the printable state, the terminal number of the transfer destination stored in advance in the RAM unit 3 is read out, and the communication line is called based on the terminal number of the transfer destination. Yes (process S92). After the communication line is closed, the non-standard function NSF is transmitted to the destination facsimile machine to request the transfer of the transferred image information (step S93). Then, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to end the communication once (process S94).

After the communication is once terminated, it is judged whether or not there is an incoming call from the transfer destination facsimile machine (step S9).
5). When it is determined that there is an incoming call, the image information transmitted from the transfer destination facsimile device is received based on the communication control procedure, and the plotter unit 6 of the own terminal prints it out (process S96) and executes the process. finish. Figure 15 is a flow chart showing an example of the return operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

This flow chart shows a control procedure in the facsimile apparatus of the transfer destination, and it is assumed that the transferred image information is stored in the image memory section 11. First, it is determined whether there is an incoming call (process S10).
1). When it is determined in step S101 that there is an incoming call, the transmission terminal identification signal TSI, the non-standard function NSF, and the like transmitted from the sender facsimile machine are sequentially received, and based on the received transmission terminal identification signal TSI. Then, the name of the sender, the terminal number, etc. are detected. Further, based on the received non-standard function NSF, it is determined whether or not a return request is made (process S102).

When it is determined that the return request is not made, the transmitted image information is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure and stored in the image memory unit 11 (memory reception). Next, after the image information accumulated in the image memory is decoded into image data by the encoding / decoding unit 9, the plotter unit 6
Then, the printout is performed on the recording paper (process S103), and the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S102 that a return request has been issued, a disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to temporarily terminate the communication (step S104). After the communication is once terminated, the information regarding the image information requested to be returned is detected from the non-standard function NSF, and the image memory unit 11 is searched based on the detected information (process S105).
After the image information requested to be returned is found, the process S102 is performed.
A call is made to the communication line based on the terminal number of the sender (that is, the facsimile machine of the return destination) detected in step S (process S).
106). Next, the image information retrieved in step S105 (that is, the image information requested to be returned) is returned based on the communication procedure (step S107), and the returned image information is deleted from the image memory unit 11 (step S108). , The process ends.

As described above, in this example , after the communication line is closed by being called by the network control unit 7, the image information to be transferred is stored in the image memory unit 11 of the destination facsimile machine. Control unit 10 for instructing to
(Accumulation instructing means) and the communication control unit 10 after instructing accumulation of image information to be transferred, after transferring the image information,
Since the communication control unit 10 is provided with the communication control unit 10 (return request means) for requesting the return of the image information instructed to be stored by the communication control unit 10, the transferred image information is stored in the image memory unit 11 of the destination facsimile machine. Since the transferred image information can be acquired from the image memory unit 11 of the destination facsimile machine as soon as the printable state is restored, the convenience can be improved.

[0112] FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention. First, it is determined whether or not there is an incoming call from the sender's facsimile device (step S111).

If it is determined in step S111 that there is an incoming call, it is determined whether the plotter unit 6 is capable of printing output (step S112). That is, it is determined whether or not the recording paper runs out, the recording paper is not jammed in the plotter unit 6, and the like, and the received image information can be normally printed on the recording paper. If it is determined in step S112 that the printout can be made, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure,
The received image information is accumulated in the image memory unit 11 (memory reception). Next, after the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is decoded into image data by the encoding / decoding unit 9, the plotter unit 6 prints out on recording paper (process S113), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S112 that the printout cannot be performed, the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure and accumulated in the image memory unit 11. (Memory reception). After receiving the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to temporarily terminate the communication (process S114).

Next, the transfer destination terminal number stored in advance in the RAM section 3 is read out, and the communication line is called based on this transfer destination terminal number. After the communication line is closed,
Transfers the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 to the transfer destination,
In addition to printing output to the destination fax machine,
The transferred image information is deleted from the image memory unit 11 (step S115).

Then, the operator operates the affairs explanation document attachment selection switch 34 of the operation port unit 4 to the transfer destination to judge whether or not the function of attaching the circumstance explanation document to the transfer destination is enabled (process). S116). When it is determined that the function of attaching the circumstance explanation document to the transfer destination is effective, the message (circumstance explanation document 2) shown in FIG. In addition to notifying that the image information has been transferred, the transfer source name, terminal number, transfer date and time, etc. are notified (step S117).

As described above, in this example , the image memory unit 11
After the image information stored in the image information has been transferred, a message is transmitted to the transfer destination facsimile apparatus via the communication line, and the transfer destination operator indicates that the image information transferred by the communication control unit 10 is transfer. Since the communication control unit 10 (transfer notification unit) for notifying the user is provided, normal transmission and transfer can be clearly distinguished, and convenience can be improved.

Further, in this example , the CPU unit 1 (transfer notification operation enable / disable unit) which enables / disables the transfer notification operation of the communication control unit 10
Since it is equipped with, it is possible to clearly distinguish between normal transmission and transfer when a message is sent to the destination facsimile machine, while when it is not sent,
It is possible to suppress waste of recording paper in the destination facsimile machine and improve convenience.

[0119] Figure 18 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention. First, it is determined whether or not there is an incoming call from the originating facsimile machine (step S121).

When it is determined in step S121 that there is an incoming call, it is determined whether the plotter unit 6 can print out (step S122). That is, it is determined whether or not the recording paper runs out, the recording paper is not jammed in the plotter unit 6, and the like, and the received image information can be normally printed on the recording paper. If it is determined in step S122 that the printout can be performed, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure,
The received image information is accumulated in the image memory unit 11 (memory reception). Next, after the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is decoded into image data by the encoding / decoding unit 9, the plotter unit 6 prints out on recording paper (process S123), and the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S122 that the printout cannot be performed, the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure and accumulated in the image memory unit 11. (Memory reception). After receiving the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to temporarily terminate the communication (step S124).

Next, the terminal number of the transfer destination stored in advance in the RAM section 3 is read out, and the communication line is called based on the terminal number of the transfer destination. After the communication line is closed,
Transfers the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 to the transfer destination,
Printing is output to the destination facsimile machine (process S1
25). Then, the message (circumstance explanation document 2) shown in FIG. 17 is transmitted, and the facsimile apparatus of the transfer destination prints it out to notify that the transmitted image information indicates transfer, and also the name and terminal number of the transfer source. , Transfer date and time are notified. Next, the CPU unit 1 stores the fact of transfer in the RAM unit 3 of its own terminal (process S127), and ends the process.

[0123] Figure 19 is a flow chart showing an example of the return operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention. In this flowchart, in step S125,
It is assumed that the image information transferred to the transfer destination facsimile apparatus and printed out by the transfer destination facsimile apparatus already exists.

First, it is determined whether or not the state in which printing can be output has returned to the state in which printing can be performed due to recording paper shortage, recording paper jam in the plotter unit 6, or the like (step S).
131). If it is determined that the printable state is restored, the terminal number of the transfer destination stored in advance in the RAM unit 3 is read out, and the communication line is called based on the terminal number of the transfer destination (step S132). ). After the communication line is closed, the message (return request document) shown in FIG. 20 is transmitted, and the facsimile apparatus of the transfer destination prints it out, thereby requesting the return of the previously transferred document (step S133). In addition, in the message shown in FIG. 20, in order to notify the transfer destination when the transferred image information should be returned, the transfer date and time are described, and the terminal number of the return destination is also described. Then, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to temporarily terminate the communication (process S134).

After the communication is once terminated, it is judged whether or not there is an incoming call from the transfer destination facsimile machine (step S13).
5). If it is determined that there is an incoming call, the image information transmitted from the destination facsimile machine is received based on the communication control procedure, and is printed out by the plotter unit 6 of the own terminal (step S136). Figure 21 is a flow chart showing an example of the return operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

This flowchart shows the control procedure in the transfer destination facsimile machine.
The image information transferred in 5 will be described as being printed out by the transfer destination facsimile machine.
First, it is determined whether there is an incoming call (process S141). If it is determined in step S141 that there is an incoming call, the transmitted image information is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure,
The received image information is accumulated in the image memory unit 11 (memory reception). After receiving the transmitted image information, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to end the communication. Next, the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is encoded / decoded by the encoding / decoding unit 9
After being decrypted into image data in step S1, the plotter unit 6 prints out on recording paper (step S142).

Next, the operator confirms the message (return request document) printed out on the recording paper in step S142 to determine whether or not a return request has been made (step S143). That is, the operator is
By confirming that the message shown in is printed out on the recording paper, it is judged that a return request has been made.

If it is determined in step S143 that a return request has been issued, the operator selects one of the documents previously received and printed out based on the date and time, the name, etc. indicated in the message (return request document). The document requested to be returned is searched (step S144). Then, the communication line is called based on the terminal number indicated in the message (return request document) (step S145). Next, the document found in step S144 is converted into image information, and the converted image information is returned to the destination facsimile machine (step S14).
6), the process ends.

As described above, in this example , the image memory unit 11
Since the communication control unit 10 stores a RAM unit 3 (transfer storage unit) that stores the fact that the image information stored by the communication control unit 10 has transferred the image information, it automatically automatically returns to a state where printing can be performed. The return request document can be transmitted to the transfer destination facsimile apparatus, and convenience can be improved. Also,
Even in the case where the function of storing the transferred image information is not installed in the transfer destination facsimile apparatus, it can be obtained by returning the transferred image information.

( Third Embodiment) FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the transfer operation of the facsimile apparatus 100 with a memory transfer function according to an embodiment (claim 3 ) of the present invention. First, it is determined whether or not there is an incoming call from the sender's facsimile device (step S151).

When it is determined in step S151 that there is an incoming call, it is determined whether the plotter unit 6 can print out (step S152). That is, it is determined whether or not the recording paper runs out, the recording paper is not jammed in the plotter unit 6, and the like, and the received image information can be normally printed on the recording paper. If it is determined in step S152 that printout can be performed, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure,
The received image information is accumulated in the image memory unit 11 (memory reception). Next, after the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 is decoded into image data by the encoding / decoding unit 9, the plotter unit 6 prints it out on the recording paper (process S153), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S152 that the printout cannot be performed, the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure and accumulated in the image memory unit 11. (Memory reception). After receiving the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to end the communication once (step S154).

Next, the operator operates the return request method (automatic / manual) changeover switch 35 of the operation port unit 4 to determine whether or not the return request method (automatic / manual) changeover switch 35 is set to manual. It is determined (process S155). When it is determined that the return request method is set to manual, the transfer destination terminal number stored in the RAM unit 3 in advance is read, and the communication line is called based on the transfer destination terminal number. . After the communication line is closed, the message (circumstance explanation document 2) shown in FIG. 17 is transmitted, and the facsimile apparatus of the transfer destination prints it out to notify that the image information to be transmitted is transfer. , The name of the transfer source, the terminal number, the transfer date and time, etc. (step S15)
6).

Next, in step S154, the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 is transferred to the transfer destination via the communication line, and the facsimile apparatus of the transfer destination prints it out, and sets the return request method to the own terminal. It is stored in the RAM unit 3 (step S158). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S155 that the return request method is set to automatic, the transfer destination terminal number stored in advance in the RAM unit 3 is read out, and based on this transfer destination terminal number. Make a call to the communication line. After the communication line is closed, a non-standard function setting signal NSS is transmitted to the transfer destination facsimile device to notify that the image information to be transmitted is transfer. That is, the transferred image information is stored in the image memory unit, and when the notification of the return is received, the transfer destination facsimile apparatus is instructed to return the image information (step S157).

Next, in step S154, the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 is transferred to the transfer destination via the communication line and stored in the image memory unit 11 of the transfer destination facsimile machine, and the return request method is set. RAM section 3 of the own terminal
(Step S158). FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing the returning operation of the facsimile apparatus 100 with a memory transfer function according to an embodiment (claim 3 ) of the present invention.

In this flowchart, it is assumed that the image information transferred to the transfer destination facsimile machine already exists in step S158. First, it is determined whether or not the state in which printing can be output has returned to the state in which printing can be performed due to a shortage of recording paper, a jam of recording paper in the plotter unit 6, or the like (step S161).

When it is determined that the printable state is restored, the terminal number of the transfer destination stored in advance in the RAM section 3 is read and the communication line is called based on the terminal number of the transfer destination. (Processing S162). After the communication line is closed, in step S158, the setting of the return request method stored in the RAM unit 3 is read to determine whether or not the setting of the return request method is manual, and the non-standard including the setting of the return request method. The function NSF is transmitted to the destination facsimile machine (step S163).

When it is determined that the setting of the return request method is manual, the message (return request document) shown in FIG. 20 is transmitted, and the facsimile apparatus of the transfer destination prints and outputs the message. A request is made to return the document (step S164). In addition, in the message shown in FIG. 20, in order to notify the transfer destination when the transferred image information should be returned, the transfer date and time are described, and the name and terminal number of the return destination are also described. To do.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting of the return request method is automatic, the nonstandard function NSF is transmitted to the transfer destination facsimile apparatus based on the communication control procedure, and the return of the transferred image information is requested. Yes (process S165). Process S1
After finishing the processing of 64 and the processing S165, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to once terminate the communication (processing S166).

After the communication is once terminated, it is judged whether or not there is an incoming call from the transfer destination facsimile machine (step S16).
7). When it is determined that there is an incoming call, after receiving the image information transmitted from the destination facsimile machine based on the communication control procedure, the plotter unit 6 of the terminal itself prints it out (process S168), and the process is executed. finish. Figure 24
6 is a flowchart showing a returning operation of the facsimile apparatus 100 with a memory transfer function according to an embodiment (claim 3 ) of the present invention.

In this flowchart, assuming that the image information transferred in step S158 exists, the control procedure in the transfer destination facsimile machine will be described. First,
It is determined whether or not there is an incoming call (step S171). Process S1
If it is determined in 71 that there is an incoming call, the transmission terminal identification signal TSI and the non-standard function NSF are determined based on the communication control procedure.
Etc. are sequentially received, and the name, terminal number, etc. of the source terminal are detected based on the received transmission terminal identification signal TSI.
Further, based on the received non-standard function NSF, it is determined whether or not a return request is made (step S172). If it is determined that the return request is not received, the transmitted image information is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure, and the received image information is stored in the image memory unit (memory reception). Next, after the image information accumulated in the image memory unit is decoded into image data by the encoding / decoding unit, the plotter unit prints out on recording paper (process S173), and the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S172 that a return request has been issued, it is determined whether the return request method is set to manual, based on the non-standard function NSF received from the sender facsimile machine. Yes (process S17
4). If it is determined that the return request method is manual, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure, and the received image information is stored in the image memory unit 11. To do. After receiving the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source, the received image information is printed out by the plotter unit 6 (step S175). Note that the image information printed here has the manual return request method, so
It is a message (return request document). In addition, the message (return request document) includes the date and time of transfer, in order to notify you when you want the transferred image information to be returned, as well as the name and terminal number of the recipient. Has been done.

Next, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to temporarily terminate the communication (step S176). next,
The operator searches for the document requested to be returned from the documents previously received and printed out based on the transferred date and time, the name, etc. described in the message (return request method) (process S177). Next, the operator calls the communication line based on the terminal number of the return destination (that is, the facsimile device of the return destination) described in the message (step S178). After the communication line is closed, the process S17
The document found in 7 is returned based on the communication procedure (process S179), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S174 that the setting of the return request method is automatic, based on the non-standard function NSF received from the sender facsimile machine,
The information relating to the image information requested to be returned is detected, and the communication is temporarily terminated by the disconnection command signal DCN (step S180). Next, the image memory unit is searched based on the detected information (process S181). After the image information requested to be returned is found, the terminal number of the transmission source detected in step S172 (that is, the facsimile device of the return destination)
Based on the above, the communication line is called (step S182). Next, after the image information requested to be returned is returned to the facsimile apparatus of the return destination (process S183), the returned image information is deleted from the image memory unit 11 (process S184), and the process ends.

Thus, in the present embodiment (claim 3 ),
After the communication line is closed by being called by the network control unit 7, the communication control unit 10 (accumulation instruction) for instructing to store the image information to be transferred from now on in the image memory unit 11 of the destination facsimile machine. Means) and the communication line is closed by being called by the network control unit 7, and then the communication control unit 10 transfers the message to the destination facsimile machine via the communication line. When the communication control unit 10 is instructed to store the image information in the transfer destination facsimile apparatus, the communication control unit 10 (transfer notification unit) notifies the transfer destination operator that the image information is transferred. , The image memory unit 1 is instructed to store the image information to be transferred in the transfer destination facsimile apparatus.
1 is transferred, and when the communication control unit 10 sends a message to the transfer destination facsimile apparatus, the transfer destination operator is notified by the message, Since the communication control section 10 (image information transfer means) for transferring the image information stored in the image memory section 11 is provided, the image information to be transferred is instructed to be stored in the destination facsimile machine. After that, after a pattern for transferring the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 and a message is transmitted to notify the operator of the transfer destination that the image information is stored, the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 is displayed. The pattern to be transferred can be selected. Therefore, the transferred image information can be transferred in correspondence with the function installed in the transfer destination facsimile apparatus. Therefore, it is possible to deal with the case where the function installed in the facsimile apparatus of the transfer destination is changed due to the change of the transfer destination, and the convenience can be improved.

( Fourth Embodiment) FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the transfer operation of the facsimile apparatus 100 with a memory transfer function according to an embodiment (Claim 4 ) of the present invention. First, it is determined whether or not there is an incoming call from the originating facsimile machine (step S191).

When it is determined in step S191 that there is an incoming call, it is determined whether the plotter unit 6 is capable of printing output (step S192). That is, it is determined whether or not the recording paper runs out, the recording paper is not jammed in the plotter unit 6, and the like, and the received image information can be normally printed on the recording paper. If it is determined in step S192 that the printout can be performed, the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure,
The received image information is accumulated in the image memory unit 11 (memory reception). Next, after the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is decoded into image data by the encoding / decoding unit 9, the plotter unit 6 prints out on recording paper (process S193), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S192 that the printout cannot be performed, the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure and stored in the image memory unit 11. (Memory reception). After receiving the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to temporarily terminate the communication (step S194).

Next, the terminal number of the transfer destination stored in advance in the RAM section 3 is read out, and the communication line is called based on the terminal number of the transfer destination. After the communication line is closed, the function of the transfer destination facsimile machine is detected based on the non-standard function NSF received from the communication transfer destination facsimile machine (step S195). Next, based on the detected function of the destination facsimile machine, an automatic return function (that is, a function of storing the transferred image information in the image memory unit 11 and returning it when a notification of a return request is received) )
It is determined whether or not is installed in the destination facsimile machine (step S196). If it is determined that the automatic return function is not installed, the RAM unit 3 indicates that the manual return request method is a request for return by sending a message (return request document) when requesting return.
(Step S197). Next, a message (circumstance explanation document 2) shown in FIG. 17 is transmitted, and the facsimile apparatus of the transfer destination prints it out to notify that the transmitted image information is a transfer, and also the name and terminal number of the transfer source. , Transfer date and time, etc. are notified (process S19).
8). Next, the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 in the process S194 is transferred to the transfer destination and is printed out by the facsimile device of the transfer destination, and the transferred image information is deleted from the image memory unit 11 (process S201). To finish. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S196 that the automatic return function is installed, the RAM section indicating that the automatic return request method requests the return by transmitting the non-standard function NSF when requesting the return. 3 is stored (process S
199). Then, the non-standard function setting signal NSS is transmitted to the transfer destination facsimile device to notify that the image information to be transmitted is transfer (step S20).
0). Next, the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 in the process S194 is transferred to the transfer destination and stored in the image memory of the destination facsimile machine, and the transferred image information is deleted from the image memory unit 11 (process S201). , The process ends.

Thus, in the present embodiment (claim 4 ),
After the communication line is closed by being called by the network control unit 7, the communication control unit 10 (signal receiving means) that receives a signal transmitted from the destination facsimile machine and the communication control unit 10 receive the signal. Based on the received signal, the CPU unit 1 (function identifying means) for identifying whether or not the function of accumulating the transferred image information in the image memory unit 11 of the transfer destination facsimile device is installed in the transfer destination facsimile device )When,
When it is identified that the function of accumulating the image information transferred by the CPU unit 1 is installed in the destination facsimile device, the image information to be transferred is stored in the image memory unit 11 of the destination facsimile device. When it is determined that the communication destination is not equipped with the communication control unit 10 (accumulation instructing unit) for instructing the above and the function of accumulating the image information transferred by the CPU unit 1, the communication line is switched to the communication line. A communication control unit 10 (transfer notification unit) that notifies the operator of the transfer destination that the image information transferred by the communication control unit 10 is a transfer by transmitting a message to the facsimile device of the transfer destination via the communication control unit. After the unit 10 instructs the transfer destination facsimile device to store the data, or after the communication control unit 10 transmits a message to the transfer destination facsimile device, the image memory unit 1 Since the image information stored in the transfer destination is transferred, even if the function installed in the transfer destination facsimile device is changed, the transfer destination can be transferred without the operator's intervention. The data can be transferred according to the functions installed in the facsimile machine, and the convenience can be improved.

[0151] Figure 26 is a flow chart showing an example of a memory transfer destination setting operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention. First, the operator presses the memory transfer destination setting key 36 of the operation port unit 4. After the transfer destination setting key 36 is pressed by the operator, the CPU unit 1 causes the LCD 21 to display “Which destination has priority 1?” (Process S211). Next, the operator determines again whether to press the memory transfer destination setting key 36 (process S212). If the memory transfer destination setting key 36 is pressed again, the process is terminated.

On the other hand, the memory transfer destination setting key 3 again
If the memory transfer destination setting key 36 is pressed after the terminal number of the transfer destination is input using the numeric keypad 43 without pressing 6 (step S213), the input transfer destination terminal number is stored in the RAM together with the priority order. It is stored in the unit 3 (process S
214). After the terminal number of the transfer destination is stored, the process S
Returning to step 212, the CPU unit 1 causes the LCD 21 to display “Priority 2
Is your destination? Is displayed, and the operator is requested to enter the terminal number of the transfer destination having the next priority.

As described above, the memory transfer destination setting key 3
The process of inputting the terminal number of the transfer destination is repeated until 6 is pressed continuously. Figure 27 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention. First, it is determined whether or not there is an incoming call from the sender's facsimile device (step S221).

When it is determined in step S221 that there is an incoming call, it is determined whether the plotter unit 6 is capable of printing output (step S222). That is, it is determined whether or not the recording paper runs out, the recording paper is not jammed in the plotter unit 6, and the like, and the received image information can be normally printed on the recording paper. If it is determined in step S222 that the printout can be made, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure,
The image is stored in the image memory unit 11 (memory reception). Next, the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is encoded / decoded by the encoding / decoding unit 9
After the image data is decrypted in step S3, the plotter unit 6 prints it out on a recording sheet (step S223), and the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S222 that printing cannot be performed, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure and stored in the image memory unit 11. (Memory reception). After receiving the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to temporarily terminate the communication (step S224).

Next, of the terminal numbers stored in the RAM 3 in advance, the terminal number of the transfer destination having the highest priority is read out, and a call is made to the communication line based on the terminal number of the transfer destination (( Process S225). After the communication line is closed,
An attempt is made to transfer the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 in the process S224 (process S226). Then, it is determined whether or not the normal transfer has been completed based on the communication control procedure (step S227). When it is determined that the transfer can be normally completed, the transferred image information is deleted from the image memory unit 11,
The process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the transfer has not been completed normally and the processing has ended, the process returns to step S225, the terminal number of the transfer destination having the next priority is read from the RAM section 3, and the processing is repeated. As described above, in this example , the communication control unit 10 (image information receiving unit) that receives the image information transmitted from the facsimile apparatus of the transmission source via the communication line, and the communication control unit 10
An image memory unit 11 (image information storage unit) that stores the image information received by the printer, and a plotter unit 6 (image information printing unit) that prints the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 on recording paper.
The CPU unit 1 (abnormality detecting means) for detecting an abnormality in which the plotter unit 6 cannot print on the recording paper, and the operation port for inputting the terminal numbers to which the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is transferred, with priorities. Part 4 (terminal number input means),
RA that stores the terminal number input in the operation port unit 4
A network control unit including an M unit 3 (terminal number storage unit) and making a call based on the transfer destination terminal number stored in the RAM unit 3 when an abnormality that cannot be printed is detected by the CPU unit 1. 7 (calling means) and a communication control section 10 (image information transfer means) that transfers the image information stored in the image memory section 11 after the network control section 7 calls and the communication line is closed.
Then, the CPU 1 (judgment means) that determines whether or not the transfer is normally performed by the communication controller 10, and the RAM 3 when the CPU 1 determines that the transfer is not normally performed.
The transfer destination facsimile device is provided with the CPU unit 1 that requests the network control unit 7 to make a call based on the transfer destination terminal number stored in It is possible to avoid a situation in which the transfer cannot be performed due to a failure of, and to reliably transfer.

[0158] Figure 28 is a flow chart showing an example of a transfer prohibition setting operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention. In this flowchart, the control procedure in the sender facsimile machine will be described.

First, the operator operates the transfer prohibition designating switch 37 of the operation port section of the source facsimile machine to determine whether the transfer prohibition designating switch 37 is in the valid state (step S231). When it is determined that the transfer prohibition specification switch is in the invalid state, the operator makes a call based on the terminal number of the transmission destination input using the ten-key pad 43 (step S232), and the image is displayed based on the communication control procedure. Send information (process S23)
5).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S231 that the transfer prohibition designation switch is in the valid state, the call is originated based on the destination terminal number input by the operator using the ten keys 43 (step S233). ). Next, the non-standard function setting signal NSS is transmitted based on the communication control procedure to notify the destination facsimile device that the image information to be transmitted is transfer prohibited (step S2).
34). Then, the transmission document set on a document table (not shown) is read by the scanner unit 5 and transmitted (process S23).
5).

In step S234, the destination facsimile machine, which has received the notification that the transfer is prohibited, does not transfer and keeps it in the memory even if it cannot print out. Figure 29 is a flow chart showing an example of a transfer-prohibited operation of the main <br/> memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

First, it is judged whether or not there is an incoming call from the facsimile machine of the transmission source (step S241). Process S241
If it is determined that there is an incoming call, it is determined whether or not the plotter unit 6 can print out (process S242). That is, it is determined whether or not the recording paper runs out, the recording paper is not jammed in the plotter unit 6, and the received image information can be normally recorded on the recording paper.

If it is determined in step S242 that the image can be printed out, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure, and the received image information is stored in the image memory unit 11. Accumulate in (memory reception). Next, after the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is decoded into image data by the encoding / decoding unit 9, the plotter unit 6 prints out on recording paper (process S243), and the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S242 that the print cannot be output, whether or not the transfer prohibition is notified based on the non-standard function setting signal NSS received from the sender facsimile machine. Is determined (process S2
44). If it is determined that the transfer is prohibited, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure, and the received image information is stored in the image memory unit 11. (Memory reception) (process S245).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S244 that the transfer prohibition has not been notified, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure, The received image information is accumulated in the image memory unit 11 (memory reception). After receiving the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to once terminate the communication (process S).
246).

Next, the transfer destination terminal number stored in advance in the RAM section 3 is read out, and the communication line is called based on this transfer destination terminal number. Next, the CPU unit 1 transfers the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 to the transfer destination, deletes the transferred image information (process S247), and then ends the process. As described above, in this example , the communication control unit 10 (signal receiving unit) that receives the signal for permitting or prohibiting the transfer of the image information transmitted from the facsimile device of the transmission source,
And a CPU unit 1 (determination unit) that determines whether transfer is possible based on the signal received by the communication control unit 10. If the determination unit determines that transfer is not possible, Since the transfer is prohibited, the sender facsimile machine always secures the free space of the image memory unit 11 of the destination facsimile machine by allowing the transfer when transmitting a normal document. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the communication inability state due to the memory overflow. Further, when a highly confidential document is transmitted from the sender's facsimile apparatus, the confidentiality of the transmitted document can be maintained by prohibiting the transfer.

FIG . 30 is a flow chart showing a memory transfer prohibition setting operation of the facsimile apparatus 100 with a memory transfer function which is an example of the present invention. First, the operator depresses the transfer prohibition setting key 38 of the operation port unit 4 in order to set whether or not transfer is prohibited according to the source that has transmitted the image information (process S251). After pressing the transfer prohibition setting key 38, the operator inputs the name of the caller who prohibits the transfer using the alphabet keys 42, the numeric keypad 43, etc. (step S252), and then the numeric keypad 4
3 is used to input the terminal number of the caller whose transfer is prohibited (step S253). After the input of the terminal number is completed, the transfer prohibition setting key 38 is pressed to store the name of the sender, the terminal number, etc. of which the transfer is prohibited in the RAM section 3 (step S254).

When the image information is received from the input source as described above, the received image information is stored in the image memory unit 11 without being transferred even if the image information cannot be printed out. . Figure 31 is a flow chart showing an example of a transfer-prohibited operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

First, it is determined whether or not there is an incoming call from the facsimile machine of the transmission source (step S261). Process S261
When it is determined that there is an incoming call, it is determined whether the plotter unit 6 can print out (process S262). That is, it is determined whether or not the recording paper runs out, the recording paper is not jammed in the plotter unit 6, and the like, and the received image information can be normally printed on the recording paper.

If it is determined in step S262 that the image can be printed out, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure, and the received image information is stored in the image memory unit 11. Accumulate in (memory reception). Next, after the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is decoded into image data by the encoding / decoding unit 9, the plotter unit 6 prints out on recording paper (process S263), and the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S262 that the printout cannot be made, the name of the sender, the terminal number, etc. are detected based on the transmission terminal identification signal TSI received from the sender's facsimile machine. It is determined whether or not the incoming call is from the transferable source by reading the name of the sender, the terminal number, and the like, which are stored in the RAM unit 3 and whose transfer is prohibited (step S264).

When it is determined that the incoming call is not from a transferable sender, the image information sent from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure,
The received image information is stored in the image memory unit 11 (memory reception) (process S265). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S264 that the incoming call is from a transferable source,
The image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure, and the received image information is stored in the image memory unit 11 (memory reception). After receiving the image information transmitted from the source facsimile machine, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to end the communication once (step S266).

Next, the terminal number of the transfer destination stored in advance in the RAM section 3 is read out, and the communication line is called based on the terminal number of the transfer destination. Next, the CPU unit 1 transfers the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11,
The transferred image information is deleted (step S267), and the process ends. As described above, in this example , the communication control unit 10 (which detects the terminal number of the transmission source based on the signal transmitted from the transmission source facsimile apparatus after connecting to the transmission source facsimile apparatus via the communication line) Terminal number detection means)
And a communication control unit 10 (image information receiving means) that receives image information transmitted from a facsimile machine that is a transmission source via a communication line, and an image memory unit 11 that stores the image information received by the communication control unit 10. (Image information storage unit), plotter unit 6 (image information printing unit) for printing the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 on the recording paper, and CPU unit for detecting an abnormality that the plotter unit 6 cannot print on the recording paper. 1 (Abnormality detection means)
And the CPU unit 1 (determining means) that determines whether or not the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 can be transferred based on the terminal number of the transmission source detected by the communication control unit 10.
When the CPU 1 determines that the terminal number of the sender detected by the communication controller 10 is not transferable, the transfer is prohibited. Since it is possible to omit setting whether to permit or not, it is possible to improve convenience, and it is possible to always secure the free space of the image memory unit 11, so that the communication incapable state due to the memory overflow is avoided. be able to. On the other hand, the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source that cannot be transferred is received, and
When the printout is impossible, the received image information is stored in the image memory unit 11 to ensure the confidentiality of the received document.

[0174] Figure 32 is a flow chart showing an example of a memory transfer destination setting operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention. First, the operator presses the memory transfer destination setting key 36 of the operation port unit 4 in order to set the transfer destination according to the transmission source that transmitted the image information (process S271). Next, the operator determines again whether to press the memory transfer destination setting key 36 (process S272). If the memory transfer destination setting key 36 is pressed again, the process is terminated.

On the other hand, the memory transfer destination setting key 3 again
Without pressing 6, the alphabet key 42 and numeric keypad 43
After inputting the name of the caller and the terminal number (step S273), the transfer destination information corresponding to the caller input in step S273 is input using the alphabet keys 42, the numeric keypad 43, etc. (step S273). S274) and the memory transfer destination setting key 36 is pressed, the CPU unit 1
Stores the information of the transmission source and the information of the transfer destination in the RAM section 3 as a pair (process S275), and returns to the process S272.

As described above, the memory transfer destination setting key 3
The information of the source and the destination of transfer is sequentially input until 6 is pressed continuously. By this process, when there is an incoming call from the input source and it is in a state where it cannot be printed out, it is possible to transfer the image information sent from the source to the transfer destination according to the source. Become. FIG. 33 shows the present invention
Is a flowchart illustrating an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100.

First, it is determined whether or not there is an incoming call from the sender facsimile machine (step S281). Process S281
When it is determined that there is an incoming call, it is determined whether or not the plotter unit 6 can print out (process S282). That is, it is determined whether or not the recording paper runs out, the recording paper is not jammed in the plotter unit 6, and the like, and the received image information can be normally printed on the recording paper.

If it is determined in step S282 that printout is possible, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure, and the received image information is stored in the image memory unit 11. Accumulate in (memory reception). Next, after the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is decoded into image data by the encoding / decoding unit 9, the plotter unit 6 prints out on recording paper (process S283), and the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S282 that the printout cannot be made, the name of the sender, the terminal number, etc. are detected based on the transmission terminal identification signal TSI received from the sender's facsimile machine. The image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure, and the received image information is stored in the image memory unit 1.
Stored in 1 (memory reception). After receiving the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to once terminate the communication (process S28).
4).

Next, the RAM 3 is searched for a transfer destination corresponding to the transmission source based on the detected transmission source name, terminal number, etc., and a call is sent to the communication line based on the retrieved transfer destination terminal number. Call (process S285). Then the CPU
After transferring the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11, the unit 1 deletes the transferred image information (step S286),
The process ends.

As described above, in this example , communication control for detecting the terminal number of the transmission source based on the signal transmitted from the transmission source facsimile apparatus after connecting to the transmission source facsimile apparatus via the communication line. A unit 10 (terminal number detecting means), a communication control section 10 (image information receiving means) for receiving image information transmitted from a facsimile machine of a transmission source via a communication line, and an image received by the communication control section 10. An image memory unit 11 (image information storage unit) for storing information, a plotter unit 6 (image information printing unit) for printing the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 on a recording sheet, and a plotter unit 6 for recording on the recording sheet. An operation port unit 4 (terminal number) that includes a CPU unit 1 (abnormality detection unit) that detects an unprintable abnormality and that inputs a transfer destination terminal number in accordance with a transmission source terminal number detected by the communication control unit 10. The communication control unit 10 includes an input unit) and a RAM unit 3 (terminal number storage unit) that stores the terminal number of the transfer destination input in the operation port unit 4 in association with the terminal number of the transmission source. A CPU unit 1 (terminal number reading means) for reading the transfer destination terminal number stored in the RAM unit 3 based on the transmitted source terminal number;
If an error that cannot be printed is detected in U section 1, the CPU
A network control unit 7 (calling means) that makes a call to a communication line based on the transfer destination terminal number read by the unit 1 and an image after a call is made by the network control unit 7 and the communication line is closed Memory unit 11
Since the communication control unit 10 (image information transfer means) for transferring the image information accumulated in the image information is provided, the image information is transferred to the transfer destination according to the user of the transmission source, and the confidentiality of the transmission source is increased. The received document can be transferred to a suitable transfer destination, and the confidentiality of the received document can be maintained while avoiding the incommunicable state due to the memory overflow.

[0182] Figure 34 is a flow chart showing an example of a memory receive operation of memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention. First, it is determined whether or not there is an incoming call from the sender's facsimile device (step S291).

If it is determined in step S291 that there is an incoming call, it is determined whether the plotter unit 6 can print out (step S292). That is, it is determined whether or not the recording paper runs out, the recording paper is not jammed in the plotter unit 6, and the like, and the received image information can be normally printed on the recording paper. If it is determined in step S292 that the printout can be made, the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure,
The received image information is accumulated in the image memory unit 11 (memory reception). Next, after the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 is decoded into image data by the encoding / decoding unit 9, the plotter unit 6 prints out on recording paper (process S293), and the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S292 that printing cannot be performed, it is determined whether or not memory reception is possible by detecting the free space of the image memory unit 11 (step S294). If it is determined that the memory cannot be received, the communication is forcibly terminated by transmitting the disconnection command signal DCN, and the reception is rejected (step S295). On the other hand, when it is determined that the image data can be received by the memory, the image information transmitted from the facsimile device of the transmission source is sequentially received based on the communication control procedure, and the received image information is stored in the image memory unit 11 (memory. Received). After receiving the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source, the disconnection command signal DCN is transmitted to temporarily terminate the communication (step S296).

Next, the received image information is stored in the RAM 3 by storing the information (source name, source terminal number, reception date, etc.) relating to the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 in the RAM unit 3. In order to notify the operator that there is image information received in memory,
The reception history LED 31 of the operation port unit 4 is turned on (step S297), and the process ends.

[0186] Figure 35 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention. First, the operator recognizes that the image information received by the memory exists by confirming that the reception history LED 31 of the operation port unit 4 is turned on (process S301). The operator, who recognizes the presence of the image information received in the memory, presses the reception history search key 33 of the operation port unit 4 (step S302) to display the information about the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 (name of the sender). , Terminal number of sender, date and time of reception, etc.)
It is displayed on D21 (process S303).

Next, the operator confirms the information relating to the image information displayed on the LCD 21 and the LCD 2
It is determined whether or not the image information corresponding to the information displayed above 1 is to be transferred, and when the image information is to be transferred, the transfer key 40 of the operation port unit 4 is pressed (step S304). If the reception history search key 33 is pressed without pressing the transfer key 40, the process returns to step S302, and the information regarding the next image information is displayed on the LCD 2.
1 is displayed above.

On the other hand, when the transfer key 40 is pressed to transfer the image information corresponding to the information displayed on the LCD 21, "Enter the transfer destination terminal number" is displayed on the LCD 21. To be done. Upon confirming this display, the operator inputs the terminal number of the transfer destination (process S30).
5). After the operator inputs the transfer destination terminal number and presses the start key 41 (step S306), the CPU section 1 calls the communication line based on the transfer destination terminal number input by the operator. The CPU unit 1 transfers the image information corresponding to the information displayed on the LCD 21 to the destination facsimile machine, deletes the transferred image information (step S307), and ends the process.

As described above, in this example , the communication control unit 10 (image information receiving means) for receiving the image information transmitted from the facsimile apparatus of the transmission source through the communication line and the communication control unit 10 receive the image information. Image memory unit 11 for storing image information
(Image information storage unit), plotter unit 6 (image information printing unit) for printing the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 on the recording paper, and CPU unit for detecting an abnormality that the plotter unit 6 cannot print on the recording paper. 1 (abnormality detection means), and a CPU section 1 (reception history creation means) that creates a reception history including at least the name of the sender, the terminal number, and the reception date and time relating to the image information stored in the image memory section 11. And CPU section 1
When an abnormality in which printing cannot be performed is detected, the operation port unit 4 (image information selection unit) that selects image information to be transferred based on the reception history created by the CPU unit 1 and the image information transferred by the operation port unit 4 After is selected, the operation port unit 4 (terminal number input means) for inputting the terminal number of the transfer destination to which the image information is transferred, and the communication line based on the terminal number of the transfer destination input by the operation port unit 4 are transmitted. Network controller 7 to call
(Calling means), and a communication control section 10 (image information transfer means) which transfers image information selected by the operation port section 4 after a call is made by the network control section 7 and the communication line is closed. Since it is equipped, if the confidentiality of the received image information is known by prior contact with the operator who is the sender, it is possible to allocate the transfer destination of the image information according to the operator's will.
It is possible to improve convenience and flexibility.

( Fifth Embodiment) FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the transfer operation of the facsimile apparatus 100 with a memory transfer function according to an embodiment (Claim 5 ) of the present invention. In this flowchart, the image information received in the memory in the process S296 of FIG. 34 will be described as being stored in the image memory unit 11.

First, after the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source is received in the memory and the reception history LED 31 of the operation port unit 4 is turned on in step S297,
When the operator operates the manual transfer / automatic transfer changeover switch 39 of the operation port unit 4, the CPU unit 1 causes the manual transfer / automatic transfer changeover switch 3 to operate.
It is determined whether 9 is set to manual transfer (process S311).

When it is determined that the manual transfer / automatic transfer changeover switch 39 is set to the automatic transfer, the terminal number of the transfer destination stored in advance in the RAM section 3 is read out, and the terminal number of the transfer destination is read. Based on the call to the communication line. After the communication line is closed, the image information received by the memory is read from the image memory unit 11 and transferred to the destination facsimile machine (step S312).

On the other hand, in step S311, manual transfer /
When it is determined that the automatic transfer changeover switch 39 is set to the manual transfer, the operator confirms that the reception history LED 31 of the operation port unit 4 is lit, so that the image information received in the memory exists. It is recognized (process S313). Next, the operator, who recognizes the presence of the image information received in the memory, presses the reception history search key 33 of the operation port unit 4 (step S314) to obtain information about the image information accumulated in the image memory unit 11 (transmission). The original name, the sender's terminal number, the reception date and time, etc. are displayed on the LCD 21 (process S31).
5).

Next, the operator confirms the information displayed on the LCD 21 and determines whether or not to transfer the image information corresponding to the information displayed on the LCD 21, and when transferring, the transfer key of the operation port unit 4 is used. The user presses 40 (step S316). When the reception history search key 33 is pressed without pressing the transfer key 40, the process returns to step S314, and information regarding the next image information is displayed on the LCD 21.

On the other hand, when the transfer key 40 is pressed to transfer the image information corresponding to the information displayed on the LCD 21, "Enter the transfer destination terminal number" is displayed on the LCD 21. It Confirming this display, the operator inputs the terminal number of the transfer destination (process S31).
7). After the operator enters the destination terminal number,
After pressing the start key 41 (step S318), C
The PU unit 1 calls the communication line based on the transfer destination terminal number input by the operator. Next, the CPU unit 1 is LC
After transferring the image information corresponding to the information displayed in D21, the transferred image information is deleted from the image memory unit 11 (step S319), and the process ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment (claim 5 ),
A communication control unit 10 (image information receiving unit) that receives image information transmitted from a facsimile machine that is a transmission source via a communication line, and an image memory unit 11 (image that stores the image information received by the communication control unit 10 (Information storage means), a plotter section 6 (image information printing means) for printing the image information stored in the image memory section 11 on a recording sheet, and a CPU section 1 (for detecting an abnormality in which the plotter section 6 cannot print on the recording sheet). Abnormality detection means)
In the facsimile apparatus with a memory transfer function, which has the following, the RAM section 3 (terminal number storage means) that stores the terminal number to which the image information stored in the image memory section 11 is transferred, and the CPU section 1 cannot print. When an abnormality is detected, a call is made to the communication line based on the terminal number stored in the RAM unit 3, and after the communication line is closed, the image information stored in the image memory unit 11 is transferred. A facsimile device with a memory transfer function including a communication control unit 10 (image information transfer means), including at least the name of the sender, the terminal number, and the reception date and time of the image information stored in the image memory unit 11. CPU unit 1 that creates a reception history
(Reception history creating unit) and the operation port unit 4 (image information selecting unit) that selects image information to be transferred based on the reception history created by the CPU unit 1 when the CPU unit 1 detects an abnormality that cannot be printed. ), And after the image information to be transferred is selected by the operation port unit 4, the operation port unit 4 (terminal number input means) for inputting the terminal number of the transfer destination to which the image information is transferred
When the transfer destination terminal number is input to the operation port unit 4, the communication control unit 10 transfers the image information to the terminal input to the operation port unit 4, so that the operator is near the facsimile apparatus. When the situation continues, flexible transfer is possible by selecting the transfer destination of the image information by the operator's operation. On the other hand, when the operator cannot be near the facsimile machine, the predetermined transfer is possible. By transferring the image information first, the communication can be normally performed without causing the communication incapable state due to the memory overflow.

( Sixth Embodiment) FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the transfer operation of the facsimile apparatus 100 with a memory transfer function according to an embodiment (claim 6 ) of the present invention. In this flowchart, the image information received in the memory in the process S296 of FIG. 34 will be described as being stored in the image memory unit 11.

First, after the image information transmitted from the facsimile machine of the transmission source is received in the memory and the reception history LED 31 of the operation port unit 4 is turned on in step S297, the CPU unit 1 causes the operator to manually transfer the operation port unit 4. By operating the / automatic transfer changeover switch 39, it is determined whether or not the manual transfer / automatic transfer changeover switch 39 of the operation port unit 4 is set to manual transfer (step S321).

When it is determined that the manual transfer / automatic transfer changeover switch 39 is set to the automatic transfer, the terminal number of the transfer destination stored in advance in the RAM section 3 is read out, and the terminal number of the transfer destination is read. Based on the call to the communication line. After the communication line is closed, the image information received by the memory is read from the image memory unit 11 and transferred (step S322).

On the other hand, in process S321, manual transfer /
When it is determined that the automatic transfer changeover switch 39 is set to the manual transfer, it is determined whether or not the free space of the image memory unit 11 is equal to or larger than the predetermined limit value of the remaining memory capacity (step S323). . When it is determined that the free space of the image memory unit 11 is less than the predetermined limit value of the remaining memory capacity, the manual transfer / automatic transfer changeover switch 39 is switched to the manual transfer. At the same time, the terminal number of the transfer destination stored in advance in the RAM section 3 is read out, and the communication line is called based on the terminal number of the transfer destination. After the communication line is closed, the image information received by the memory is read from the image memory unit 11 and transferred, and the transferred image information is deleted from the image memory unit 11 to secure the free space of the image memory unit 11 ( Process S324).

On the other hand, in step S323, the image memory unit 11
When it is determined that the free space of the memory is equal to or larger than the limit value of the predetermined memory remaining amount, the operator confirms that the reception history LED 31 of the operation port unit 4 is lit, and the image information received by the memory is It is recognized that it exists (step S325). Next, the operator who confirms the existence of the image information received in the memory presses the reception history search key 33 of the operation port unit 4 (step S326),
Information regarding image information stored in the image memory unit 11 (name of sender, terminal number of sender, date and time of reception, etc.)
It is displayed on the LCD 21 (step S327).

Next, the operator confirms the information related to the image information displayed on the LCD 21 and, at the same time, the LCD 2
It is determined whether or not the image information corresponding to the information displayed in 1 is to be transferred, and when the image information is to be transferred, the transfer key 40 of the operation port unit 4 is pressed (step S328). When the reception history search key 33 is pressed without pressing the transfer key 40, the process returns to step S326, and the information regarding the next image information is displayed on the LCD 21.
Is displayed in.

On the other hand, when the transfer key 40 is pressed in order to transfer the image information corresponding to the information displayed on the LCD 21, "Enter the transfer destination terminal number" is displayed on the LCD 21. . Upon confirming this display, the operator inputs the terminal number of the transfer destination (step S329).
After the operator inputs the transfer destination terminal number and presses the start key 41 (step S330), the CPU unit 1 calls the communication line based on the transfer destination terminal number input by the operator. Next, the CPU unit 1 transfers the image information corresponding to the information displayed on the LCD 21, and then deletes the transferred image information from the image memory unit 11 (step S33).
1), the process ends.

Thus, in the present embodiment (claim 6 ),
A CPU unit 1 (free space detecting means) for detecting the free space of the image memory unit 11, and a CPU unit 1 for comparing the free space of the image memory unit 11 detected by the CPU unit 1 with a predetermined limit value of the remaining memory capacity. (Comparing means), and when the terminal number of the transfer destination is input to the operation port unit 4, the CPU unit 1
When it is determined that the free space of the image memory unit 11 detected by is less than the predetermined limit value of the remaining memory capacity,
Since the image information is transferred to the transfer destination stored in the RAM unit 3, normal communication can be performed without the occurrence of the communication inability state due to the memory overflow. Further, by returning to a state where the operator can print the plotter unit 6 by the time the free space of the image memory unit 11 becomes less than the predetermined limit value of the remaining amount of memory, unnecessary transfer can be omitted, which is convenient. Can be improved.

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[0206]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, communication by memory overflow is performed while reducing the operation of sequentially transferring all the image information received when the image information printing means cannot print on the recording paper. You can avoid the impossible state. In particular, since the image information printing means can be returned to a printable state by the time the free space of the image information storage means becomes less than the predetermined limit value of the remaining memory capacity, unnecessary transfer can be omitted, The convenience can be improved. In addition, the operator's hand must be held
Without the need to effectively set the remaining memory limit.
It is possible to improve convenience. Also, image information storage
Before the free space of the stacking means becomes less than the received image information amount,
It is possible to return the information printing means to a state where it can be printed out.
As a result, unnecessary transfer can be omitted and convenience is improved.
You can go up.

[0208]

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the free space of the image information storage means for starting the transfer is calculated from the limit value of the remaining memory amount set by the operator or the received image information amount obtained by calculation. Since the selection is made, the free capacity of the image information storage means for starting the transfer can be appropriately set according to the usage environment, and the convenience can be improved. In addition, it is possible to return to a state where printing can be performed before the free space of the image information storage means is less than the limit value of the remaining memory amount set by the operator or less than the received image information amount calculated by the calculation. , Unnecessary transfer can be omitted, and convenience can be improved.

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[0213]

According to the third aspect of the invention, after the image information transmitted from the sender facsimile machine is sequentially received and accumulated in the image information accumulating means, there is an abnormality that the image information printing means cannot print on the recording paper. When it is detected, the transfer destination facsimile device is instructed to store the image information to be transferred, or the message is transmitted to the transfer destination facsimile device via the communication line. Therefore, after instructing to store the image information to be transferred in the transfer destination facsimile machine,
A pattern for transferring the image information accumulated in the image information accumulating means and a message to notify the transfer destination operator that the message is transferred, and then the image information accumulated in the image information accumulating means is transferred. The pattern can be selected, and the transferred image information can be transferred corresponding to the function installed in the destination facsimile machine.

Therefore, even when the function installed in the facsimile apparatus of the transfer destination is changed due to the change of the transfer destination, it is possible to improve the convenience. According to the invention described in claim 4, when the function of storing the transferred image information is installed in the destination facsimile apparatus, the destination facsimile apparatus is instructed to store the image information to be transferred. After doing
If the function of transferring the image information stored in the image information storage means and storing the transferred image information is not installed in the destination facsimile machine, the destination facsimile machine via the communication line By sending a message to, it is possible to notify the operator of the transfer destination that the transferred image information is a transfer, so even if there is a change in the function installed in the facsimile device of the transfer destination,
It is possible to perform the transfer corresponding to the function installed in the destination facsimile machine without the operator having to bother, and the convenience can be improved.

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According to the invention described in claim 5 , when the terminal number of the transfer destination is input by the terminal number input means, the image information transfer means transfers the image information to the terminal input to the terminal number input means. Therefore, when the operator is near the facsimile machine, flexible transfer is possible by selecting the transfer destination of the image information by the operator's operation. By transferring the image information to a predetermined transfer destination when it is not possible to stay close to the device, normal communication can be performed without causing a communication disabled state due to a memory overflow.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, when the terminal number of the transfer destination is input by the terminal number input means, the free space of the image information storage means detected by the free space detection means remains in the predetermined memory. If it is determined that it is less than the limit value of the amount, since the image information is transferred to the transfer destination stored in the terminal number storage means, the communication failure state due to the memory overflow does not occur, Can communicate normally. Further, by returning to a state in which the operator can print the image information printing means before the free space of the image information storage means becomes less than the predetermined limit value of the remaining memory capacity, unnecessary transfer can be omitted, which is convenient. It is possible to improve the property.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a facsimile apparatus with a memory transfer function according to an embodiment (claims 1 to 6 ) of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of an operation port unit 4 of a facsimile apparatus with a memory transfer function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a communication control procedure of a facsimile apparatus with a memory transfer function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention; FIG.

5 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a transfer operation of the facsimile apparatus with a memory transfer function 100 according to an embodiment (Claim 1 ) of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a transfer operation of the facsimile apparatus with a memory transfer function 100 according to an embodiment (Claim 1 ) of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a transfer operation of the facsimile apparatus with a memory transfer function 100 according to an embodiment (Claim 2 ) of the present invention.

9 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

[10] memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention is an example of a message (circumstances described document 1) to be transmitted to the originating facsimile machine.

11 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

Is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of FIG. 12 memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

13 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

14 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

Is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention; FIG.

16 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is an example of a message (circumstance explanation document 2) transmitted from the facsimile device with a memory transfer function 100 of the present invention to the destination facsimile device.

18 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

19 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

[20] memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention is an example of a message (response requesting document) to be transmitted to the facsimile apparatus of the transfer destination.

21 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a transfer operation of the facsimile apparatus with a memory transfer function 100 according to an embodiment (Claim 3 ) of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a returning operation of the facsimile apparatus 100 with a memory transfer function according to an embodiment (Claim 3 ) of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a returning operation of the facsimile apparatus 100 with a memory transfer function according to an embodiment (claim 3 ) of the present invention.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a transfer operation of the facsimile apparatus with a memory transfer function 100 according to an embodiment (Claim 4 ) of the present invention.

26 is a flowchart showing an example of a memory transfer destination setting operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

27 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer prohibition setting operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

29 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer-prohibited operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a memory transfer prohibition setting operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer-prohibited operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of a memory transfer destination setting operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of a memory receive operation of memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of the present invention.

Is a flowchart showing an example of a transfer operation of the memory transfer function facsimile apparatus 100 of FIG. 35 the present invention.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a transfer operation of the facsimile apparatus 100 with a memory transfer function according to the embodiment (Claim 5 ) of the present invention.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a transfer operation of the facsimile apparatus 100 with a memory transfer function according to the embodiment (Claims 5 and 6 ) of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 CPU section 2 ROM section 3 RAM section 4 Operation Port 5 Scanner section 6 Plotter part 7 Network control unit 8 modem section 9 Encoding / decoding section 10 Communication control unit 11 Image memory section 21 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

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Claims (6)

(57) [Claims] 1. An image information receiving means for receiving image information transmitted from a source facsimile machine via a communication line, and an image information storing means for storing the image information received by the image information receiving means. Facsimile with memory transfer function including image information printing means for printing the image information accumulated in the image information accumulating means on recording paper, and abnormality detecting means for detecting an abnormality in which the image information printing means cannot print on the recording paper In the apparatus, a terminal number storage unit that stores a terminal number that is a transfer destination of the image information stored in the image information storage unit, and the terminal number storage unit when the abnormality that cannot be printed is detected by the abnormality detection unit. Calling means for making a call to the communication line based on the transfer destination terminal number stored in, and free space detection for detecting free space in the image information storage means
Means and the free space of the image information storage means detected by the free space detection means
A first comparison for comparing the capacity with a predetermined limit of remaining memory
Means and the frequency of use of the image information storage means to calculate the amount of received image information
The received image information amount calculating means and the received image information amount calculated by the received image information amount calculating means ,
The empty space of the image information storage means detected by the free space detection means.
The second comparing means for comparing with the storage capacity and the abnormality detecting means detect an abnormality that cannot be printed,
The free space detection means detects the first comparison means.
The free space of the image information
If it is determined that the value is lower than the threshold, the calling means makes a call.
After the communication line is closed by being called,
Transfer the image information stored in the image information storage unit, or
In addition, an abnormality that cannot be printed is detected by the abnormality detection means.
And the free space detecting means by the second comparing means.
The free space of the image information storage means detected by
Judged as less than the received image information amount calculated by the amount calculation means
If the call is made by the calling means,
After the communication line is closed, it is stored in the image information storage means.
A facsimile device with a memory transfer function, which comprises: an image information transfer means for transferring the stored image information . 2. Compared with the free space of the image information storage means.
Remaining memory input means for entering the limit value of remaining memory
And the limit value of the remaining memory is input by the remaining memory input means.
Input, the memory remaining capacity input means
Memorize the limit value of the remaining amount of memory
If the limit value of remaining memory is not entered in
Stores the received image information amount calculated by the image information amount calculation means
Storage means, and the limit value of the remaining amount of memory stored in the storage means, or
Indicates the amount of received image information by the free space detecting means.
Third comparison means for comparing with the free space of the image information storage means
And an abnormality that cannot be printed is detected by the abnormality detecting means,
Moreover, the free space detecting means detects the third comparing means.
The free space of the stored image information storage means is stored in the storage means.
Limit of remaining memory capacity or less than received image information amount
If it is determined that the call is made by the calling means
After the communication line is closed, the image information storage
The image information stored in the stacking means is transferred.
The facsimile apparatus with a memory transfer function according to claim 2 . 3. When the call is made by the calling means,
After the communication line is closed, transfer the image information to be transferred.
It is stored in the image information storage means of the destination facsimile machine.
Storage instruction means for instructing that the communication line be closed by being called by the calling means.
After connecting, the destination facsimile via the communication line
By sending a message to the device, the image information transfer
The operation of the transfer destination indicates that the image information transferred in the column is transfer.
A transfer notification means for notifying the data is stored in the transfer destination facsimile apparatus by the storage instruction means.
If you are instructed to do so, transfer the image information to be transferred.
After instructing the destination fax machine to store
To transfer the image information stored in the image information storage means to
On the other hand, the transfer notification means sends it to the destination facsimile machine.
If the message was sent, depending on the message
After notifying the transfer destination operator that the transfer is
An image to transfer the image information stored in the image information storage means.
An information transfer means is provided, and also 1 characterized by the above-mentioned.
Is a facsimile machine with a memory transfer function described in 2 . 4. The call is made by the calling means,
After the communication line is closed, is it the destination fax machine?
Signal receiving means for receiving a signal transmitted from the device, and the signal is transferred based on the signal received by the signal receiving means.
Image information to the image information storage means of the destination facsimile machine
The function of storing is installed in the destination facsimile machine.
The function identifying means for identifying whether or not the image information transferred by the function identifying means is accumulated.
If it is identified as installed in the previous fax machine,
If the image information to be transferred is
Storage for instructing the image information storage means of the device to store
Transferring the instruction means and the function of accumulating the image information transferred by the function identification means
Identified as not installed in the previous fax machine
In this case, the fax machine of the transfer destination is sent via the communication line.
By sending a message to the image information transfer means
Inform the transfer destination operator that the transferred image information is for transfer.
The transfer notification means for notifying and the storage instruction means for instructing the destination facsimile machine to store.
After indicating, or by the transfer notification means
Image information storage after sending a message to the millimeter device
It is characterized in that the image information stored in the means is transferred.
A facsimile apparatus with a memory transfer function according to claim 1 or 2 . 5. A facsimile device which is a sender via a communication line.
Image information receiving means for receiving the image information transmitted from the apparatus, and image information for accumulating the image information received by the image information receiving means.
A storage unit and the image information stored in the image information storage unit is printed on a recording paper.
Image information printing means and an abnormality that cannot be printed on recording paper by the image information printing means
Fax machine with memory transfer function
It becomes a transfer destination of the image information stored in the image information storage means in the millimeter device.
When an abnormality that cannot be printed is detected by the terminal number storage means that stores the terminal number and the abnormality detection means
Based on the terminal number stored in the terminal number storage means.
After the communication line a call to the communication line and Zui was 閉結, before
An image to transfer the image information stored in the image information storage means.
Fax machine with memory transfer function equipped with information transfer means
A device for storing image information stored in the image information storage means.
Reception including the sender's name, terminal number, and reception date and time
Reception history creating means for creating history and the abnormality detecting means
If an error that cannot be printed is detected by
Image information to be transferred based on the reception history created by
After selecting the image information selecting means for selecting the information and the image information to be transferred by the image information selecting means,
Enter the terminal number of the transfer destination to transfer the image information
No. input means and the terminal number of the transfer destination is input by the terminal number input means
Input to the terminal number input means by the image information transfer means
Facsimile device with memory transfer function, which is characterized in that image information is transferred to a designated terminal. 6. A free space in the image information storage means is detected.
Free space detection means and free space in the image information storage means detected by the free space detection means
A comparing means for comparing the capacity with a predetermined limit value of the remaining memory capacity;
And the transfer destination terminal number is entered in the terminal number input means.
When the load is applied, the free space detection means by the comparison means
If the detected free space of the image information storage means
If it is determined that the amount is less than the limit value,
Transfers image information to the transfer destination stored in the number storage means.
The facsimile machine with a memory transfer function according to claim 5 .