JP3604718B2 - Facsimile apparatus and control method thereof - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial applications]
The present invention can receive the identification signal of the communication partner before connecting to the communication partner in response to the call signal.facsimileThe present invention relates to an apparatus and a control method thereof.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a facsimile apparatus having a plurality of incoming call modes, a facsimile apparatus having an answering machine TEL direct connection mode, a fax / tel automatic switching mode, an automatic incoming call mode, and a manual incoming call mode has been proposed.
[0003]
In such a facsimile machine, in the automatic incoming call mode, when a call signal is detected, the mode always shifts to the facsimile reception. I have. Further, in the case of the answering machine TEL direct connection mode, after detecting the closing of the DC loop of the answering machine, a CNG signal or silence is detected for a predetermined time, and when either of them is detected, the process shifts to facsimile reception.
[0004]
In the case of the FAX / TEL automatic switching mode, a CNG signal or silence is detected for a predetermined time after an incoming call, and if either of them is detected, the process proceeds to facsimile reception. I was doing.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above conventional example, when the answering mode is the answering machine TEL direct connection mode, when a voice message is sent from the answering machine, the CNG signal sent from the other party cannot be detected, and the other party wants to communicate. However, there was a drawback that communication was not possible. In addition, there is a disadvantage that the voice of the other party is mistaken for CNG, and a call cannot be made.
[0006]
Further, in the case where the incoming call mode is the FAX / TEL automatic switching mode, when the other party is in manual transmission, if the operator does not immediately start transmission, there is a disadvantage that silence cannot be detected and communication cannot be performed.
[0007]
Further, when the incoming call mode is the automatic incoming call mode, there is a drawback that only the automatic incoming call is always made and the call cannot be made even if the other party wants the call.
[0008]
Further, when the incoming call mode is the manual incoming call mode, there is a drawback that only a bell sound is emitted from the telephone at all times, and communication cannot be performed if there is no person on the receiving side even if the other party wants communication.
[0009]
Therefore, the present inventionIn addition to making it possible to receive an optimal call according to the other party, it is also possible to flexibly ring a ring toneThe purpose is to do.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention can receive an identification signal of the communication partner before connecting to the communication partner in response to a call signal.facsimileIn the device,Registration means for registering the communication partner as a facsimile terminal or a voice communication terminal in association with the identification information of the communication partner;Identification information received aboveAnd registration by the registration means described above.Based on theTerminal determining means for determining whether the terminal is registered as a facsimile terminal or registered as a voice communication terminal; andThe determination is performed without ringing the ringing tone, andIf it is registered as a facsimile terminal,If it is determined, do not ring the ringing tone and respondfacsimileCommunication is started, while the other party is a voice communication terminal.Registered asControl is performed so that a ringing tone sounds when the terminal determination means determines thatAnd control means.
[0011]
Thus, an optimal incoming call can be made according to the other party, and the ringing tone can be flexibly sounded.
[0012]
Also, the present inventionfacsimileThe control for enabling the telephone to be connected to the outside of the apparatus and for generating a ringing tone is performed so that a calling signal from a line is output to the telephone.
[0013]
As a result, even after the communication partner is determined, the call signal from the line can be used.By external phoneA ring can be sounded.
[0014]
Also, the present invention provides a communicationfacsimileIf it is not possible to determine whether the terminal is a terminal or a voice communication terminal, it responds to the above-mentioned calling signal without sounding a ringing tone, and based on a signal received after this response,Whether facsimile communication is requestedJudgment was made.
[0015]
Thus, even if the communication information of the communication partner cannot be optimally determined based on the identification information received before the response,Requests for facsimile communication from, Can be determined while maintaining a silent state.
[0016]
Further, according to the present invention, the communication partner canRequesting facsimile communicationIf it is determined that the ringing tone will not ring,facsimileStart communication and the communication partnerFacsimile communication request from Yahoo!If so, ring the ring.
[0017]
This allows the communication partnerRequesting facsimile communicationSometimes, without ringing until the end,facsimileCommunication can be started. Also, finallyFax communication request could not be confirmedIn some cases, subsequent processing can be entrusted to the user.
[0019]
【Example】
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a facsimile apparatus including components of each embodiment of the present invention.
[0020]
First, the telephone 0 and the answering machine 1 are connected to the connection terminals of the facsimile machine. That is, the telephone 0 is connected to the connection terminal of the facsimile machine via the signal lines 0a and 0b, and the answering machine 1 is connected to the connection terminal of the facsimile machine via the signal lines 1a and 1b.
[0021]
Next, each of blocks 2 to 48 described below is an element of the facsimile machine.
[0022]
First, the CML relay 2 is off when the signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 48a. In this state, the telephone line is connected to the signal lines 2a and 2b via the terminals, Further, the signal lines 2a and 2b are connected to the signal lines 4a and 4b. The CML relay 2 is turned on when the signal of the signal level "1" is being output to the signal line 48a. In this state, the signal lines 2a and 2b are connected to the signal lines 14a and 14b.
[0023]
The external terminal DC capture detection circuit 4 is configured such that the signal line 4a is connected to the signal line 8a, the signal line 4b is connected to the signal line 8b, and the external terminal connected thereafter captures the DC loop. If the DC loop is not captured, a signal of signal level “0” is output to the signal line 4c. If the DC loop is captured, the signal level “0” is output to the signal line 4c. 1 "is output.
[0024]
The pseudo termination circuit 6 does not connect the signal lines 8a and 8b to the telephone 0 or the answering machine 1 in a state where the DC loop is not captured. However, the signal lines 8a and 8b are connected via the signal lines 6a and 6b so as not to judge that the terminal is not connected.
[0025]
The paging signal detection circuit 8 inputs the signals output to the signal lines 8a and 8b and, when detecting the paging signal, outputs a signal of signal level "1" to the signal line 8c and does not detect the paging signal. And outputs a signal of signal level "0" to the signal line 8c.
[0026]
The telephone number detection circuit 10 is a circuit for detecting telephone number information transmitted between a calling side and a calling signal, inputs signals output to the signal lines 8a and 8b, and outputs the detected telephone number as a signal. Output to line 10a.
[0027]
The switching circuit 12 connects the signal lines 8a and 8b to the signal lines 6a and 6b when the signal "0" is output to the signal line 48c, and similarly, the signal "1" or "2" to the signal line 48c. Is output, the signal lines 8a and 8b are connected to the signal lines 12a and 12b or the signal lines 12c and 12d.
[0028]
The hybrid circuit 14 separates a transmission system signal and a reception system signal. That is, the transmission signal on the signal line 24a passes through the signal lines 14a and 14b and is transmitted to the telephone line via the CML relay 2. Further, the signal sent from the other party is output to the signal line 14c through the signal lines 14a and 14b after passing through the CML relay 2.
[0029]
The modulator 16 performs modulation based on a known ITU-T recommendation V21. The modulator 16 receives the procedural signal on the signal line 48b, performs modulation, and outputs modulated data to the signal line 16a.
[0030]
The reading circuit 18 is composed of an image pickup device such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) and an optical system, sequentially reads image signals for one line in the main scanning direction from a transmission original, and creates a signal sequence representing white and black values. I do. Then, the binary signal sequence of white and black is output to the signal line 18a.
[0031]
The encoding circuit 20 receives the read data output to the signal line 18a, and outputs encoded (MH encoded or MR encoded) data to the signal line 20a.
[0032]
The modulator 22 is a modulator that performs modulation based on the known ITU-T recommendation V27ter (differential phase modulation) or V29 (quadrature modulation). The modulator 22 receives the signal of the signal line 20a, modulates the signal, and outputs the modulated data to the signal line 22a.
[0033]
The addition circuit 24 inputs and adds the signals of the signal lines 16a and 22a, and outputs the addition result to the signal line 24a.
[0034]
The demodulator 26 is a demodulator that performs demodulation based on the known ITU-T Recommendation V21. The demodulator 26 receives the signal on the signal line 14c, performs V21 demodulation, and outputs demodulated data to the signal line 26a.
[0035]
The demodulator 28 is a demodulator that performs demodulation based on the known ITU-T recommendation V27ter (differential phase modulation) or V29 (quadrature modulation). The demodulator 28 receives the signal on the signal line 14c to perform demodulation, and outputs the demodulated data to the signal line 28a.
[0036]
The decoding circuit 30 receives the signal output on the signal line 28a and outputs the decoded (MH decoded or MR decoded) data to the signal line 30a.
[0037]
The recording circuit 32 receives the data output to the signal line 30a and sequentially records the data one line at a time.
[0038]
The silence detection circuit 34 inputs the signals output to the signal lines 8a and 8b, and outputs a signal of a signal level "1" to the signal line 34a when detecting a silence state, thereby detecting the silence state. If no signal is detected, a signal of signal level "0" is output to the signal line 34a.
[0039]
The CNG signal detection circuit 36 detects the CNG signal by inputting the signals output to the signal lines 8a and 8b. When the CNG signal is detected, the signal level "1" is applied to the signal line 36a. And outputs a signal of signal level “0” to the signal line 36a when the CNG signal is not detected.
[0040]
The V21 flag signal detection circuit 37 is a circuit that receives the signals output to the signal lines 8a and 8b and detects the V21 flag signal. When the V21 flag signal is detected, the V21 flag signal detection circuit 37a , And outputs a signal of signal level “0” to the signal line 37a when the flag signal of V21 is not detected.
[0041]
The silence detection circuit 50, CNG signal detection circuit 52, and V21 flag signal detection circuit 54 are also the same as the detection circuits 34, 36, and 37, respectively, and input the signal lines 8a and 8b (the DC loop is connected to the facsimile apparatus). Instead of detecting the signal in a state where the signal is not captured), the signal line 14c is input (signal detection in a state where the DC loop is captured by the facsimile apparatus) to perform each detection. The detection output is output to the signal lines 50a, 52a, and 54a, and outputs a signal of the signal level "1" in the detection state, and outputs a signal of the signal level "0" in the non-detection state.
[0042]
The incoming call mode selection button 38 is a button for selecting an automatic incoming call mode, a manual incoming call mode, an automatic answering TEL direct connection mode, or a FAX / TEL automatic switching mode. When this button 38 is pressed, a pressing pulse is sent to the signal line 38a. appear.
[0043]
The incoming call mode display circuit 40 is a circuit for displaying the incoming call mode. When a clear pulse is generated on the signal line 48d, "automatic incoming call mode" is displayed. Thereafter, every time a press pulse is generated on the signal line 38a, " Automatic incoming call mode ”→“ Manual incoming call mode ”→“ Answering TEL direct connection mode ”→“ FAX / TEL automatic switching mode ”→“ Automatic incoming call mode ”. Here, when the incoming call mode display circuit 40 displays "automatic incoming call mode", a signal "0" is output to the signal line 40a, and similarly, "manual incoming call mode", "answering telephone TEL direct connection mode" Or "FAX / TEL automatic switching mode", the signal "1", "2", or "3" is output to the signal line 40a.
[0044]
The registration circuit 42 is a circuit for registering the telephone number information of the other party as the communication terminal via the signal line 42a.
[0045]
The registration circuit 44 is a circuit for registering the telephone number information of the other party that is the call terminal via the signal line 44a.
[0046]
The operation unit 46 includes a button for registering a telephone number in the registration circuit 42, a button for registering a telephone number in the registration circuit 44, a one-touch dial button, a speed dial button, a start button, a numeric keypad, and buttons for other functions. The information of the pressed button is output to the signal line 46a.
[0047]
The control circuit 48 controls the entire facsimile apparatus. Particularly, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the type of the calling terminal is stored as the calling terminal or the communication terminal, and when the mode of the receiving terminal is the answering machine TEL direct connection mode, when a call signal is detected, While outputting the calling signal to the answering machine TEL direct connection terminal, the telephone number information transmitted during the calling signal is checked. If the calling terminal is a communication terminal, the process proceeds to facsimile reception. Does not shift, and if it is unknown whether the terminal is a communication terminal or a call terminal, the DC telephone of the answering machine 1 is closed, a CNG signal, a V21 flag signal, and silence are checked for a predetermined time. If it is determined that the terminal is a call terminal or a communication terminal, the telephone number information is displayed. Correspondingly it controls the series of processing for storing the type of the terminal.
[0048]
2 to 4 are flowcharts showing the operation of the control circuit 48 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0049]
First, in S52, a clear pulse is generated on the signal line 48d, and the incoming mode display circuit 40 displays "automatic incoming". In S54, a signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 48a, and the CML is turned off.
[0050]
In S56, the signal “0” is output to the signal line 48c, and the signal lines 8a and 8b are connected to the pseudo termination circuit 6 (signal lines 6a and 6b).
[0051]
In S58, the information on the signal line 46a is input, and it is determined whether or not the calling side has selected the registration of the telephone number as the communication terminal. Register. In this registration work, when a button for registering a telephone number in the above-described registration circuit 42 is pressed, the calling side shifts to a registration mode of a telephone number as a communication terminal, and then inputs a telephone number to be registered with a numeric keypad. It is done by doing. On the other hand, the control circuit 46 stores the input telephone number in the registration circuit 42 as a telephone number whose calling side is a communication terminal.
[0052]
If the registration has not been selected, the process proceeds to S62, where information on the signal line 46a is input, and it is determined whether or not registration of a telephone number as a calling terminal has been selected. Proceeding to S64, the registration circuit 44 registers the telephone number. In this registration work, when a button for registering a telephone number in the above-described registration circuit 44 is pressed, the calling side shifts to a telephone number registration mode of a telephone terminal, and then inputs a telephone number to be registered with a numeric keypad. It is done by doing. On the other hand, the control circuit 46 stores the input telephone number in the registration circuit 44 as the telephone number whose calling side is the call terminal.
[0053]
If this registration has not been selected, the process proceeds to S66, where information on the signal line 8c is input, and it is determined whether or not a call signal has been detected. Perform processing.
[0054]
When the call signal is detected, the process proceeds to S70, the information of the signal line 40a is input, and if the answering machine is in the TEL direct connection mode, the process proceeds to S72. If not, the process proceeds to S68.
[0055]
In S72, the information of the signal line 10a is input, and it is determined whether or not the telephone number between the calling signals is detected. When the telephone number between the calling signals is detected, the process proceeds to S76, and the telephone number between the calling signals is detected. If not detected, the process proceeds to S74.
[0056]
In S74, the signal "2" is output to the signal line 48c, and the signal lines 8a and 8b are set to be connected to the signal lines 12c and 12d, that is, to the answering machine 1. As a result, a calling signal is applied to the answering machine 1.
[0057]
In S76, it is determined whether the telephone number between the call signals is registered in the registration circuit 42, that is, whether or not the communication terminal is a communication terminal. If the communication terminal is a communication terminal, the process proceeds to S78, and the signal level "1" is set on the signal line 48a. , The CML is turned on, and the facsimile reception is started without applying the calling signal to the answering machine 1 or the telephone 0 (S80).
[0058]
If the terminal is not a communication terminal, the process proceeds to S81, where a signal "2" is output to the signal line 48c, and the signal lines 8a and 8b are connected to the signal lines 12c and 12d, that is, the answering machine 1. As a result, a calling signal is applied to the answering machine 1.
[0059]
Next, in S82, it is determined whether or not the telephone number between the call signals is registered in the registration circuit 44, that is, whether or not the telephone terminal is a telephone terminal. If the telephone terminal is a telephone terminal, the process proceeds to S84. move on.
[0060]
In S84, since the calling side is the call terminal, it does not shift to the facsimile reception, that is, it is important to go into the absence TEL mode without detecting the CNG signal, the V21 flag, and silence for a predetermined time. .
[0061]
In S86, the information on the signal line 8c is input, and it is determined whether or not a call signal is detected. If there is a call signal, the process proceeds to S88, and if there is no call signal, the process proceeds to S54 to return to the initial state.
[0062]
In S88, the information on the signal line 4c is input, and it is determined whether or not the external answering machine 1 has captured the DC loop, that is, whether or not it has responded. If the answering machine 1 has not responded, the process proceeds to S86.
[0063]
If the answering machine 1 responds, the process proceeds to S90, where the answering machine 1 records the answering machine. Next, in S92, the information of the signal line 4c is input, and it is determined whether or not the external answering machine 1 has opened the DC loop, that is, whether or not the answering machine has been completed. The process proceeds to S54 to return to the initial state, and if the answering machine has not been completed, the process proceeds to S90.
[0064]
On the other hand, in S94, information on the signal line 8c is input, and it is determined whether or not a call signal is detected. If there is a call signal, the process proceeds to S96. If there is no call signal, the process proceeds to S54 to return to the initial state. .
[0065]
In S96, the information on the signal line 4c is input, and it is determined whether or not the external answering machine 1 has captured the DC loop, that is, whether or not the answering machine has responded. If the answering machine 1 has not responded, the process proceeds to S94. When the answering machine 1 responds, the process proceeds to S98, where a predetermined time, a CNG signal, a flag signal of V21, and silence are detected, and the timer T1 is set to 20 seconds as the predetermined time.
[0066]
Then, in S100, the voice mail is recorded by the external answering machine 1. In S102, it is determined whether or not the timer T1 has timed out. If the timer T1 has timed out, the process proceeds to S104, and if the timer T1 has not timed out. Proceed to S106.
[0067]
In S104, information on the signal line 4c is input, and it is determined whether or not the external answering machine 1 has opened the DC loop, that is, whether or not the answering machine has been completed. If the recording has not been completed, the process proceeds to S100.
[0068]
In S106, information of the signal lines 34a, 36a, and 37a is input, and it is determined whether a CNG signal, a flag signal of a V21 signal, or silence has been detected, and if any one is detected, the process proceeds to S108. Then, the process proceeds to facsimile reception, and if none is detected, the process proceeds to S104.
[0069]
In S108, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 48a to turn on the CML, and in S110, facsimile reception is performed.
[0070]
Next, in S112, the signal of the signal level "0" is output to the signal line 48a to turn off the CML. In S114, it is determined whether or not the facsimile reception is successful. Since it can be determined that the terminal is a communication terminal, the process proceeds to S116. If the telephone number between the call signals is detected, the telephone number is registered in the registration circuit 42. If the facsimile reception has not been successful, the process proceeds to S54 and returns to the initial state.
[0071]
In S118, it is determined whether or not the answering machine was actually performed, for example, whether or not the answering machine was in the answering machine state for a predetermined time or more. If the answering machine was actually performed, the other party can be reliably determined to be the call terminal. Therefore, the process proceeds to S120, where the telephone number between the call signals is detected, the telephone number is registered in the registration circuit 44, and when the answering machine is not recorded, the process proceeds to S54 to return to the initial state.
[0072]
Next, as a second embodiment of the present invention, a case of the FAX / TEL automatic switching mode will be described.
[0073]
In this case, first, a non-ringing incoming call is made, the telephone number information sent during the calling signal is checked, and if the calling side is a communication terminal, the facsimile reception is directly shifted to the facsimile reception without any ringing, and the calling side is switched to the calling terminal. If so, a calling signal is output to the terminal of the telephone. If it is not clear whether the calling side is a communication terminal or a call terminal, switch to the facsimile communication unit once, capture the line, check the CNG signal, V21 flag signal, and silence for a predetermined time. Is detected, the operation shifts to facsimile reception. If none of these is detected, the operator calls without performing the operation shift to facsimile reception. If it is possible to reliably determine whether the other party is a communication terminal or a communication terminal, the type of the communication terminal or the communication terminal is determined by the circuit 42 or 44 according to the telephone number information transmitted between the call signals. To memorize.
[0074]
FIGS. 5 and 6 are flowcharts showing portions of the control of the second embodiment that are changed or added to the first embodiment (FIGS. 2 to 4).
[0075]
In FIG. 5, S130 represents NO in S70. In S132, the information of the signal line 40a is input, and it is determined whether or not the mode is the automatic FAX / TEL switching mode. If the mode is not the FAX / TEL automatic switching mode, the process proceeds to S134 (S68). If the mode is the FAX / TEL automatic switching mode, the process proceeds to S136 (S72). If the telephone number between the call signals is detected, the process proceeds to S138. If the telephone number between the call signals is not detected, the process proceeds to S154.
[0076]
S138 represents S76. If the telephone number between the call signals is a communication terminal, the process proceeds to S139 (S78). If the telephone number between the call signals is not a communication terminal, the process proceeds to S140.
[0077]
S140 represents S82 described above. If the telephone number between the call signals is a call terminal, the process proceeds to S142, and if the telephone number between the call signals is not a call terminal, the process proceeds to S154.
[0078]
In S142, the signal "1" is output to the signal line 48c, the signal lines 8a and 8b are connected to the telephone 0, and the telephone 0 performs ringing by a calling signal. Then, in S144, it is determined whether or not there is a calling signal by the processing of S86. If there is a calling signal, the process proceeds to S146. If not, the process proceeds to S152.
[0079]
In S146, the information on the signal line 4c is input, and it is determined whether or not the telephone 0 is off-hook. If not, the process returns to S144 to continue detecting the call signal. When the user goes off-hook, the process proceeds to S148, and the call is transferred. Thereafter, in S150, the information on the signal line 4c is input, and it is determined whether or not the telephone 0 has been hooked. If not, the flow returns to S148 to continue the call. When the user is hooked on, the process proceeds to S152 (S54), and returns to the initial state.
[0080]
In S154, a signal of signal level "1" is output to the signal line 48a to turn on the CML. In S156, 5 seconds are set to the CNG signal, the V21 flag signal, or the timer T1 for detecting silence for 5 seconds. set.
[0081]
Then, in S158, the information of the signal lines 50a, 52a, 54a is input, and it is determined whether or not silence, a CNG signal, or a flag signal of V21 has been detected. ), And proceeds to facsimile reception.
[0082]
If no timer is detected, the process proceeds to step S162. In step S162, it is determined whether the timer T1 has timed out. If not, the process proceeds to step S158 to continue detection. If the time is over, the process proceeds to S164, where an operator ringing tone is generated by a circuit (not shown) and the operator is called.
[0083]
In S166, 15 seconds are set in the timer T2 for calling the operator. Then, in S168, it is determined whether or not the operator has answered, that is, whether or not the telephone 0 is off-hook. When the operator answers, the process proceeds to S175, and when the operator does not answer, the process proceeds to S170.
[0084]
In S170, it is determined whether or not the timer T2 has timed out. If not, the process returns to S168 to wait for an operator response. If the time is over, the flow advances to S172 to stop the operator call made in S164, and the flow advances to S174 (S54) to return to the initial state.
[0085]
In S175, the operator call made in S164 is stopped, and in S176, the call is transferred. Then, in S178, it is determined whether or not the operator has hooked up the receiver (telephone 0). When the operator has hooked up telephone 0, the process proceeds to S180 (S120), and the telephone number between the call signals is stored in the registration circuit 44. . If the user is not on-hook, the call is continued in S176.
[0086]
Next, a case of an automatic incoming call mode will be described as a third embodiment of the present invention.
[0087]
In this case, first, a non-ringing call is made, the telephone number information sent during the calling signal is checked, and if the calling side is a calling terminal, a calling signal is output to the terminal of the telephone, otherwise the automatic calling is received. Is performed to perform facsimile reception. When facsimile reception is actually performed, the fact that the terminal is a communication terminal is stored in accordance with the telephone number information transmitted during the call signal. As a result, subsequent facsimile communication from the other party is made more reliable.
[0088]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a part of the control of the third embodiment that is changed or added to each of the above-described embodiments (FIGS. 2 to 6).
[0089]
First, S190 represents NO in S132. Then, in S192, information on the signal line 40a is inputted, and it is determined whether or not the automatic incoming call mode is selected. If the automatic incoming call mode is selected, the process proceeds to S196, and the automatic incoming call mode is not selected. And S194 (S68 above).
[0090]
S196 represents the process of S72 described above. If the telephone number between the calling signals is detected, the process proceeds to S198, and if the telephone number between the calling signals is not detected, the process proceeds to S202.
[0091]
S198 represents the process of S82. If the telephone number between the calling signals is up to the calling terminal, the process proceeds to S200 (S142). If the telephone number between the calling signals is not the calling terminal, S202 (S108). Proceed to.
[0092]
Next, a description will be given of a case of a manual incoming call mode as a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
[0093]
In this case, first, while outputting a calling signal to the terminal of the telephone, the telephone number information transmitted during the calling signal is checked, and if the calling side is a communication terminal, the operation shifts to facsimile reception.
[0094]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a part of the control of the fourth embodiment which is changed or added to each of the above embodiments (FIGS. 2 to 7).
[0095]
First, S210 represents NO in the above 192. Next, in S212, information on the signal line 40a is input, and it is determined whether or not the mode is the manual incoming call mode. If not, the process proceeds to S214 (S68). If the mode is the manual incoming call mode, the process proceeds to S216, where a signal “1” is output to the signal line 48c, and the signal lines 8a and 8b are connected to the telephone 0.
[0096]
Next, step S218 represents step S72. If the telephone number between the call signals has not been detected, the process proceeds to step S224 (step S144). When the telephone number between the call signals is detected, the process proceeds to S220, and the process of S76 is performed. Here, if the telephone number between the call signals is a call terminal, the process proceeds to S222 (S78), and if the telephone number between the call signals is a communication terminal, the process proceeds to S224 (S144).
[0097]
【The invention's effect】
Claim 1,5According to the described invention, an optimal incoming call can be made according to the other party, and the ringing tone can be flexibly sounded.
[0098]
Also, According to claim 2According to the invention,Even after the communication partner is determined, a ringing tone can be sounded using a ringing signal from the line.
[0099]
According to the third aspect of the invention, even if the optimum incoming call for the communication partner cannot be determined based on the identification information received before the response, the communication partner remains silent without any ringing.Whether facsimile communication is requestedCan be determined.
[0100]
According to the invention described in claim 4, the communication partner isRequesting facsimile communicationSometimes, without ringing until the end,facsimileCommunication can be started, andIf you are not sure whether you are requesting facsimile communication, And subsequent processing can be left to the user.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an operation in the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation in the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation in the first embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation in a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation in the second embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation in a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation in a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
0 ... telephone,
1… An answering machine,
2 ... CML relay,
4: External terminal DC capture detection circuit
6 pseudo termination circuit,
8. Call signal detection circuit
10 ... Phone number detection circuit
12 switching circuit,
14 ... Hybrid circuit,
16, 22 ... modulator,
18 reading circuit,
20 ... encoding circuit,
24 ... addition circuit,
26, 28 ... demodulator,
30 ... decoding circuit,
32 ... Recording circuit,
34, 50 ... silence detection circuit,
36, 52 ... CNG signal detection circuit,
37, 54 ... V21 flag signal detection circuit,
38… Incoming mode selection button
40 ... incoming mode display circuit
42 ... Telephone number registration circuit of communication terminal
44 ... Phone number registration circuit of call terminal
46 ... Operation Department,
48 Control circuit.

Claims (5)

Before connecting to a communication partner in response to a call signal, in a facsimile machine that can receive the identification signal of the communication partner,
Registration means for registering the communication partner as a facsimile terminal or a voice communication terminal in accordance with the identification information of the communication partner;
Terminal discriminating means for discriminating whether the communication partner is registered as a facsimile terminal or a voice communication terminal based on the received identification information and the registration by the registration means;
If the terminal discriminating means determines that the communication partner has been registered as a facsimile terminal, the terminal discriminating means executes the ringing tone without ringing, and does not sound the ringing tone. Control means for starting facsimile communication in response to the call signal, and controlling to sound a ringing sound when the terminal discriminating means determines that the communication partner is registered as a voice communication terminal. ;
Facsimile machine characterized by having: In claim 1,
The facsimile apparatus can connect a telephone to the outside,
The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control for sounding the ringing sound by the control means is a control for outputting a calling signal from a line to the telephone. In claim 1,
If the terminal discriminating means cannot determine whether the communication partner is a facsimile terminal or a voice communication terminal, the terminal responds to the call signal without sounding a ringing tone, and a signal received after the response. A facsimile apparatus which determines whether or not the communication partner requests facsimile communication based on the facsimile apparatus. In claim 3,
In the determination after the response, when it is determined that the communication partner requests facsimile communication, the facsimile communication is started without ringing the ringing tone, while a request for facsimile communication from the communication partner is made. A facsimile apparatus that controls to ring a ringing tone when the telephone number is not confirmed. Before connecting to a communication partner in response to a call signal, in a control method of a facsimile apparatus capable of receiving the identification signal of the communication partner,
A registration step of registering the communication partner as a facsimile terminal or a voice communication terminal in correspondence with the identification information of the communication partner;
A terminal determining step of determining whether the communication partner is registered as a facsimile terminal or a voice communication terminal based on the received identification information and the registration performed in the registration step;
The determination in the terminal determination step is performed without ringing, and when it is determined in the terminal determination step that the communication partner is registered as a facsimile terminal, the ringing tone is not ringed. Controlling to start facsimile communication in response to the call signal, and to control ringing if the communication partner is registered as a voice communication terminal in the terminal determination step. Process;
A method for controlling a facsimile apparatus, comprising:

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