JP3751482B2 - Communication terminal device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to ITU-T TT. The present invention relates to a communication terminal apparatus such as a facsimile apparatus having an F code function or an F code center function using an extended field of 30 recommendation.
[0002]
[Prior art]
ITU-T TT. By executing the facsimile communication procedure based on the 30 recommendation, it is possible to communicate normally between apparatuses of different manufacturers and models. This T.W. According to the 30 recommendation, a subaddress signal (SUB) used for confidential communication, a selective polling signal (SEP) used for selective polling, a password signal (PWD) used for both, a transmission side identification signal (SID (Sending ID: when using SUB) The bit on DIS / DTC / DCS during communication is the same bit number “50” as PWD)).
In this confidential communication, the image data received at the called side is stored in a box (for example, the image memory is managed in units of boxes) designated by the calling side with a subaddress, and a password set in advance at the called side. Only when is input, image data is printed out from the box.
In selective polling, image data is stored in advance in a plurality of boxes of the called facsimile machine, and a selective polling ID and password of a box in which desired image data is stored are transmitted from the calling side. The called side searches for a box whose selected polling ID and password match, and transmits image data of the corresponding box to the calling side.
[0003]
On the other hand, the Communication Machine Manufacturers Association examined applications related to confidential transmission using SUB and (selection) polling reception using SEP, and presented a confidential box and bulletin board that expanded the concept of the aforementioned box. Yes. Further, the communication terminal apparatus such as a facsimile apparatus is used for an F-code center machine having a box and an F-code compatible machine having a function for transmitting to the box (F-code transmission) and a function for taking out information of the box (F-code extraction). Classification. Here, the F code is ITU-T TT. A function for realizing data communication via a box is shown by an extended part (extended field) of 30 recommendation, and a sub-address, etc. is set using this extended part. Also, PWD and SID are manufacturer matters, and the operation of the box (system memory management area) is left to the receiving side.
[0004]
For example, by registering a delivery destination in a SUB receiving box, a relay function in which a receiver transmits to the delivery destination after reception can be realized. In this case, the transmission side designates a desired inbox by SUB, and further designates polling with a personal identification number by SID as necessary. On the other hand, the receiving side holds the image data (document) in the image memory, and when the receiving box (relay box) is designated by the SUB, the receiving side transfers it to the distribution destination in the relay box. Further, when a receiving box (confidential box) is designated by the SUB, the receiving side prints out the document by printing the received document. The transmitter may perform the same procedure as that for SUB confidential even when the relay function is realized. Note that a plurality of bulletin boards can be opened on the receiving side, and a desired bulletin board can be designated only by SEP regardless of the use / non-use of PWD (password).
[0005]
As this type of apparatus, there are JP-A-10-285367, JP-A-10-322539, JP-A-11-1272897, and the like.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  The conventional technology requires a memory area for managing a plurality of boxes in the F code center machine, and in particular, a large amount of memory (system memory, etc.) is used for managing destination information of the boxes.In addition, there was a problem that the user could not recognize whether the destination is used in the box.
[0007]
  The object of the present invention is to improve such problems and to efficiently perform box management while suppressing an increase in the memory area used for box management.User recognizes if destination is used in boxAn object of the present invention is to provide a possible communication terminal device.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The invention described in claim 1 is based on the ITU-T TT. 30. A communication terminal device having a plurality of memory boxes that can be individually specified using the extension field of the 30 recommendation, and includes destination information as necessary together with an F code and a password indicating a data communication function using the memory box. Setting means for each box, destination registration means for registering the destination of the communication partner of the own device and the identifier of the destination, and specifying the destination information of the box using the identifier indicating the destination registered in the own device And a destination instruction / input means for inputting,When registering the destination, history information indicating whether the destination has been used in a box is added,A feature is that destination information of a box is managed by using destination registration means.
[0009]
  The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1.When erasing the destination information of the box, it is determined whether the corresponding destination is used in another box, and if not, the history information of the destination is cleared.
[0010]
  The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 2.A notification means for notifying that the registered destination is used in the box is provided. When deleting the registered destination, it is determined based on the history information whether the destination is used as destination information of the box. In the case of being used, there is a feature in notifying that effect.
[0011]
  The invention according to claim 4 is the invention according to claim 3.A selection means for permitting / prohibiting the deletion of the registered destination based on the input information is provided, and the destination deletion is permitted based on the input information after notifying that the registered destination is used as the destination information of the box. / Characterized by prohibition.
[0012]
  The invention according to claim 5 is the invention according to claim 4.If you delete the destination used for the box,When deleting the destination information of the box, it is determined whether the destination information is used in another box, and if used, the destination information in the other box is deleted.
[0013]
  The invention according to claim 6 is the invention according to claim 5.For the box from which the destination information has been deleted, it is determined from the usage whether the box is valid or invalid after the destination is erased. If the box is invalid, the box is erased.
[0014]
  The invention according to claim 7 is the claim3InWhen deleting a registered destination, if a valid document exists in a box using the destination, the destination is notified and the deletion of the destination is prohibited.
[0015]
  The invention according to claim 8 is the claim3InWhen deleting the registered destination, if the destination is used as destination information of a box, a list of boxes using the destination is notified by the notification means.
[0017]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[First Embodiment]
The present embodiment shows a configuration in which the box management area of the system memory can be used efficiently when the confidential box function, the bulletin board function, and the relay box function are realized in the F-code compatible center machine.
[0018]
<Constitution>
FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The facsimile apparatus 10 includes a scanner 11, a plotter 12, a system control unit 13, a system memory 14, a communication control unit 15, a modem 16, an image memory 17, an encoding / decoding unit 18, an operation display unit 19, and the like.
[0019]
  This embodiment is claimed in claims 1 to3The system control unit 13, the system memory 14, the operation display unit 19, and the like constitute a setting unit, a destination registration unit, a destination instruction / input unit, and a plotter 12, an operation display unit 19, etc. constitute notification means, and the facsimile apparatus 10 constitutes a communication terminal apparatus (F code compatible center machine) having a plurality of the above-mentioned boxes.
[0020]
The scanner 11 optically reads an image of a document at a predetermined resolution for each line and outputs it as image information. A reading unit (not shown) is constituted by a line image sensor using a CCD or the like.
[0021]
The plotter 12 prints out read image data or received image data, a report, a mark sheet, etc. at a predetermined resolution by a known electrophotographic method having processes such as charging, tracing, exposure, development, static elimination, transfer, separation, and cleaning. It is configured as follows.
[0022]
The operation display unit 19 sends contents inputted from an operation panel (not shown) (including a numeric keypad, operation keys, a liquid crystal display, etc.) to the system control unit 13 and is inputted at the time of communication / registration operation by the user. Contents and messages from the facsimile machine (communication, error status, etc.) are displayed. Especially for box management, a one-touch key for instructing one-touch dial number input, a speed key for instructing speed dial number input, a stop key for erasing existing destination information in the box, and a cancel key for clearing selected / set contents , A setting key for instructing deletion of destinations, deletion of box contents, and the like.
[0023]
The system memory 14 includes a ROM, a RAM, and the like. The ROM stores a control program for the entire facsimile apparatus 10 and a program for correcting image data to be sent to the plotter 12 according to the difference in image density. The RAM is used as a transmission / reception buffer (received data is also stored when an error occurs) or a work area, and registration data obtained by parameters necessary for system control, user operation, etc. The name of the destination, a telephone number such as a one-touch dial, etc.) are stored.
[0024]
In particular, the system memory 14 has a box information management table 50 (shown in FIG. 2) for managing boxes in the image memory 17 and a destination information management table 70 (shown in FIG. 3) for managing destination information, which will be described later. A document management information table 60 (shown in FIG. 16) and the like are stored.
[0025]
The image memory 17 stores the image data encoded by the encoding / combining unit 18 using the MH method or the like. The image data stored in the image memory 17 is managed by the system control unit 13 in units of boxes.
[0026]
The encoding / decoding unit 18 shortens the transmission time of the image data to improve the efficiency. The encoding / decoding unit 18 compresses (encodes) the original image data at the time of transmission, and expands the encoded image data at the time of reception. To reproduce the original image data.
[0027]
The system control unit 13 includes a CPU and the like, and executes predetermined processing based on operation inputs, command signals, and various sensor information according to a control program stored in advance in the system memory 14 to control the entire facsimile apparatus 10. . In particular, processing such as opening a box, setting / changing a destination, deleting a destination, searching for a box, and the like are executed to control box management of the image memory 17.
[0028]
The communication control unit 15 performs control for connecting the facsimile apparatus 10 to a telephone line (disconnection and establishment of a telephone line, detection of a calling signal, transmission of a dial pulse, etc.). The communication control unit 15 also performs various communication analog signal processing with the modem 16 (for example, 2-wire to 4-wire conversion of communication analog signals, noise removal by a filter, etc.).
[0029]
The modem 16 modulates / demodulates the image data signal and transmits / receives a communication analog signal to realize a modem function of G3 facsimile.
[0030]
<Box management method>
Here, a method for managing the area of the system memory 14 (box management method) will be described.
[0031]
In the present embodiment, image data stored in the image memory 17 is managed in units of boxes, and F-code functions such as confidential transmission, polling reception, relay transmission, bulletin board, etc. are realized for image data corresponding to a certain box. When opening a box in the system memory 14, an F code 51, a password 52, a box name 53, a box type 54, box-specific information 55, etc. are added to the box, and the box information management shown in FIG. Registered in the table 50.
[0032]
This box-specific information 55 is set for each box type 54 (shown in FIG. 2B), but in the case of a confidential box, it may not be set. However, for example, when the SUB is received in the user's own box and transferred to the home or the like, the self-transfer destination 56 needs to be set. In the case of a bulletin board, there is no particular need to set, but for example, a holding condition (= condition for deleting a locally registered document) 57 may be set. In the case of a relay box, since a SUB received document is distributed, it is necessary to register a distribution destination, and a plurality of distribution destinations 58-1, 58-2,... 58-n can be registered. Although not shown, a report return destination may be set as the box-specific information 55.
[0033]
On the other hand, in this embodiment, in order to reduce the management area of the box, the registered destination of the own device is used in the box, and only identifiers such as one-touch dial and speed dial are registered and managed as the destination information of the box. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, identifiers (one-touch dial numbers 71 and 72, or abbreviated dial numbers 73) of destinations (phone numbers, names, etc.) registered in the destination information management table 70 (electronic telephone directory), 74) and a box usage history (indicating whether or not a box is used) 75 is added to manage destination information (destination identifier). Note that information indicating what number of destination information (one-touch dial number or abbreviated dial number) from the relative position on the destination information management table 70 is used as a destination identifier, and the destination identifier is assigned to each registered destination unit. Good.
[0034]
In the present embodiment, the history of using registered destinations in boxes is managed by the box usage history 75. That is, when the one-touch dial number “01” is designated as a destination in a certain box, the box usage history 75 of the destination corresponding to “01” is set. At this time, if the destination is set in the box usage history 75 by logical OR, it is not necessary to determine whether the destination has already been set. Further, FIG. 3 shows the box usage history 75 as one of the parameters of the destination information management table 70. However, if the destination identifier stored in the box is a continuous numerical value, the box usage history 75 is an independent bit. A map may be used, and in this way, the system memory 14 can be further reduced.
[0035]
<How to open a box>
Next, a method for opening a relay box will be described with reference to FIG.
[0036]
In step s101, transmission of image data by the relay box is instructed based on input information from the operation display unit 19. At this time, the user selects and sets the F code by a key operation on the operation display panel. The setting of the F code is an essential input, and if the relay box has already been registered, the contents are displayed, or if it is used in a box other than the relay box, the fact is notified.
[0037]
In step s102, when an F code of a new or already valid relay box is input, it is determined whether or not to select / change the box name. As a result, if it is a box name, the process proceeds to step s103 to set / change the name, and if it is not a box name, the process proceeds to step s104. In this embodiment, it is assumed that some input information can be changed when the box is opened.
[0038]
In step s104, when an F code of a new or already valid relay box is input, it is determined whether or not to select / change the password. As a result, if it is a password, the process proceeds to step s105 to set / change the password, and if not, the process proceeds to step s106.
[0039]
In step s106, when an F code of a new or already valid relay box is input, it is determined whether or not to select / change the delivery destination. As a result, if it is a distribution destination, the process proceeds to step s107 to set / change the distribution destination, and if it is not a distribution destination, the process proceeds to step s108. The delivery destination can be set as many times as necessary.
[0040]
In step s108, when the F code of a new or already valid relay box is input, it is determined whether or not “cancel” for canceling the current box opening operation is selected. As a result, if canceled, the process ends. If not canceled, the process proceeds to step s109.
[0041]
In step s109, when an F code of a new or already valid relay box is input, it is determined whether or not “setting” for determining a new or changed box is selected. As a result, if it is a setting, the process proceeds to step s110 to hold the registration / change contents of steps s102 to s107, and if not, the process returns to step s101. Although not shown in the figure, even when a minimum necessary element is not input, the fact is notified and the process returns to step s101 again.
[0042]
<Destination setting method>
Next, a method for setting destination information when a box is opened will be described with reference to FIG.
[0043]
In step s121, the key is waiting for setting destination information.
[0044]
In step s122, it is determined whether or not the one-touch key is pressed while waiting for a key. As a result, if the one-touch key is pressed, the process proceeds to step s125, and if not, the process proceeds to step s124.
[0045]
In step s124, it is then determined whether the shortcut key has been pressed. As a result, if the shortcut key is pressed, the process proceeds to step s125, and if not, the process proceeds to step s127. For example, in the case of abbreviated dial numbers 00 to 99, it is determined whether the destination indicated by the abbreviated key and the two-digit numeric keypad is valid.
[0046]
In step s125, if the one-touch key or the shortcut key is pressed, it is determined whether the destination is valid. As a result, if the destination is invalid, error processing is performed in step s126, and if the destination is valid, the process proceeds to step s128.
[0047]
In step s127, it is determined whether or not the stop key is pressed while waiting for a key. This stop key is for erasing a destination already in the box information. As a result, if the stop key is pressed, the process proceeds to step s129, and if not, the process proceeds to step s130.
[0048]
In step s128, when the destination indicated by the one-touch dial number or the abbreviated dial number is valid, the identifier of the destination is temporarily stored. This destination identifier is used when a destination is held and one destination is set when a setting operation (step s132) is performed thereafter. That is, an actual destination (for example, a telephone number indicated by the one-touch dial number “01” or the abbreviated dial number “02”) is searched from the destination identifier. Thereafter, the box use history 75 of the corresponding destination is set to “present” in the destination information management table 70 shown in FIG.
[0049]
In step s129, the corresponding box use history (set in step s128) in the destination information management table 70 is reset by pressing the stop key. The reset condition is that the corresponding destination is not used in another box. That is, it is searched whether the destination is used in another box, and if it is not used, it can be reset for the first time.
[0050]
In step s130, it is determined whether the cancel key is pressed while waiting for the key. As a result, if the cancel key is pressed, the process ends. If the cancel key is not pressed, the process proceeds to step s131.
[0051]
In step s131, it is determined whether the setting key has been pressed while waiting for a key. As a result, if the setting key is pressed, the process proceeds to step s132, and if the setting key is not pressed, the process returns to step s121.
[0052]
In step s132, the destination information is held based on the temporarily held destination identifier (the valid destination identifier input in steps s123 and s124), and the setting of one destination is completed. For example, the contents may be indicated when the destination is valid, and if the destination instruction is incorrect, control may be performed so as to end with a cancel operation.
[0053]
In this embodiment, when storing destination information in a box such as a distribution destination of a relay box, an identifier of a destination indicated by a one-touch dial number or an abbreviated dial number registered in the destination information management table 70 (for example, a one-touch dial number or an abbreviated number) By using the dial number itself or the order of the one-touch dial number and the abbreviated dial number on the destination information management table 70, the storage size of the box is reduced and the increase in the management area of the system memory 14 is suppressed. As a result, it is possible to reduce costs or increase the number of boxes stored. Further, it can be seen whether each destination managed by the destination information management table 70 is used in a box.
[0054]
<How to delete a box>
Next, a method for deleting a box will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0055]
In step s141, when the user designates the F code and the target box by a key operation or the like on the operation display unit 19 (screens 310 and 311 in FIG. 7), based on the input information from the operation display unit 19, an instruction to delete the box is given. Is done.
[0056]
In step s142, based on the input information from the operation display unit 19, it is determined whether the corresponding box exists. As a result, if there is a corresponding box, the process proceeds to step s143. If there is no corresponding box, error processing is performed in step s144.
[0057]
In step s143, the contents of the corresponding box are displayed (screen 312 in FIG. 7), and the box contents are deleted.
[0058]
Details of step s143 are as shown in FIG.
[0059]
In step s151, the key is waiting for erasing the box contents.
[0060]
In step s152, it is determined whether a cancel key for canceling the operation has been pressed. As a result, if the cancel key is not pressed, the process proceeds to step s153. If the cancel key is pressed, a series of operations for deleting the box contents is canceled, the contents of the box are retained, and the process is terminated. .
[0061]
In step s153, it is determined whether or not a setting key corresponding to erasing box contents has been pressed. As a result, if the setting key is pressed, the process proceeds to step s154. If the setting key is not pressed, the process returns to the key waiting state in step s151.
[0062]
In step s154, it is determined whether there is destination information in the corresponding box. As a result, if there is destination information, the process proceeds to step s155, and if there is no destination information, the process proceeds to step s156.
[0063]
In step s155, as described above, the corresponding box usage history 75 of the destination information management table 70 is reset according to the reset condition, and “none” is set.
[0064]
In step s156, the information in the corresponding box is deleted. In this embodiment, the box information is deleted if the box deletion is confirmed regardless of the presence or absence of the destination.
[0065]
<Destination deletion method>
Next, a method for deleting destination information in a box will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, when deleting destination information having a box usage history, the destinations of the corresponding boxes are sequentially deleted.
[0066]
As shown in FIG. 9, when the user presses an initial setting key (not shown) while the standby screen 301 is displayed on the operation display unit 19, an initial setting screen 302 is displayed. When “system setting” is selected and entered, a screen 303 is displayed. Here, when the user selects / inputs “1 various registration / deletion”, the screen 304 is displayed, and when the user selects “02 delete destination” to delete the destination indicated by the one-touch dial number, for example, the destination is deleted. A screen 305 is displayed. In this screen 305, “key to delete” means a one-touch dial number having destination information. Here, the user selects and inputs a destination identifier to be deleted (for example, one-touch dial “01”).
[0067]
In step s161, as described above, the destination information used in the F-code box can be known from the box usage history 75 of the destination information management table 70 (not limited to this embodiment, but may be a bitmap, for example). When deleting the destination indicated by the dial number or the abbreviated dial number, it is determined whether the inputted one-touch dial “01” is valid. As a result, if there is a valid destination, the process proceeds to step s162, and if there is no valid destination, the process proceeds to step s164.
[0068]
In step s162, it is determined whether there is a box usage history at the destination. As a result, if there is no box usage history, the process proceeds to step s163, and if there is a box usage history, the process proceeds to step s165.
[0069]
In step s163, the valid destination is cleared. At this time, the destination indicated by the one-touch dial “01” is displayed as shown on the screen 306, and after the user is confirmed, the destination is deleted. On the screen 306, the contents of the destination (phone number, destination name) are displayed for confirmation.
[0070]
In step s164, if the destination is not valid, such as when the destination is not registered, that effect is displayed on the operation display unit 19.
[0071]
In step s165, if the destination is a valid destination and there is a history of the box, the operation of the corresponding box is not guaranteed if the destination is deleted. It returns to the screen 305 later.
[0072]
In the present embodiment, destination information is set as necessary in addition to the F code and password from the operation display unit 19 to the box, and the setting contents are stored in the box information management table 50 or the like for each box. When the destination registered in the device is instructed / input as the destination information of the box, the destination information is managed together with the registered destination in the destination information management table 70 if the instructed / input information is valid. Since the destination registered in the own device can be used as the destination information of the box, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated destination management area in the box.
[0073]
Further, in this embodiment, history information (box usage history 75) in which the destination is used in the box is added to the registered destination, so that the user can recognize whether the destination is used in the box.
[0074]
In this embodiment, when deleting destination information of a box, if the destination used in the box is not used in another box, the registered destination of the own device managed together with the destination information of the box And the history information of the corresponding registered destination is cleared, so that the user can clearly recognize whether the destination is used in the box.
[0075]
In this embodiment, when deleting the registered destination, the usage status of the destination is determined from the history information. If the history information is set, the fact is notified (displayed), and the destination is deleted. So that the destination used in the box is not inadvertently deleted.
[0076]
That is, according to the present embodiment, the user can be clearly notified of the reason that cannot be deleted, and the destination used in the box is not inadvertently deleted.
[0077]
[Second Embodiment]
  FIG. 11 shows a destination deletion method in the second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 12 shows a screen display in the present embodiment, and FIG. 13 shows a box search method in the destination deletion. This embodiment claims4, 5Since the described invention is applied and the device configuration is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, FIGS. 1 to 3 are used and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. Note that when any destination information is added to the box, the destination information takes the form of an identifier, as in the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, the system control unit 13, the operation display unit 19, and the like constitute selection means.
[0078]
<Destination deletion method>
As shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the destination deletion is selected in the same manner as in the first embodiment. When the one-touch dial number to be deleted is input, the contents of the destination are displayed, and when the deletion is selected, the box is displayed. The usage history is determined (steps s161, s162, and s164 in FIG. 11, screens 301 to 306 in FIG. 12).
[0079]
As a result, when the destination indicated by the one-touch dial number is used in the box (yes in step s162), the user can select whether to delete the destination (steps s171 and 12 in FIG. 11). Screen 307b), if not deleted, the destination is retained and the processing is terminated (display returns to screen 305). If the destination is to be deleted, the fact that the destination has been deleted is displayed (step s163 in FIG. 11, screen 308 in FIG. 12). The display after the destination information is deleted returns to the screen 305.
[0080]
<Box search method>
In the present embodiment, when the destination used in the box is deleted as described above (yes in step s171), the corresponding destination (such as the telephone number indicated by the one-touch dial number) is identified (identified as self) as shown in FIG. Boxes used as transfer destination 56, delivery destinations 58-1, 58-2, 58-n, etc.) are sequentially searched, and if there is a corresponding box, its identifier is cleared.
[0081]
In step s181, the pointer is initialized from the top box.
[0082]
In step s182, it is determined whether the box is valid. As a result, if valid, the process proceeds to step s183, and if not valid, the process proceeds to step s187 to search for the next.
[0083]
In step s183, it is determined whether there is a destination identifier in the box. As a result, if there is a destination identifier, the process proceeds to step s184, and if there is no destination identifier, the process proceeds to step s187.
[0084]
In step s184, it is determined whether the destination identifier indicates a destination to be erased. As a result, if the destination is to be erased, the process proceeds to step s185. If the destination is not to be erased, the process proceeds to step s186.
[0085]
In step s185, the destination identifier in the erasure box is erased.
[0086]
In step s186, it is determined whether there is another destination identifier. As a result, if there is another destination identifier, the process returns to step s184, and if there is no other destination identifier, the process proceeds to step s187.
[0087]
In step s187, it is determined whether there is a next search target box. As a result, if there is a next search target, the pointer is updated in step s188, and the above determination is repeated until there is no next box. If there is no next search target, the process is terminated.
[0088]
In this embodiment, when deleting the registered destination, it is determined from the history information whether the destination is used in a box, and if the history information is set, the fact is notified (displayed). When the operation display unit 19 instructs / inputs the destination deletion after the notification, the destination deletion is executed / canceled according to the input information, and the user is notified that the destination to be deleted is used in the box. The user can select execution / cancellation of destination deletion.
[0089]
In this embodiment, when deleting the registered destination, all valid F-code boxes are searched, and if the destination used in the valid box is to be deleted, the destination is deleted. It is possible to select only a box that uses a destination to be deleted without performing unnecessary processing for an invalid box, and to efficiently delete the corresponding destination information from the box.
[0090]
In the present embodiment, since there is no invalid destination used in the deleted box, error communication can be prevented. In this error communication, when one destination of a distribution destination is deleted, if an attempt is made to transmit to the destination while holding the identifier, there is no destination and it must be treated as an error.
[0091]
[Third Embodiment]
  FIG. 14 shows a box search method at the time of destination deletion in the third embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment claims6The apparatus configuration is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, FIGS. 1 to 3 are used and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. Note that when any destination information is added to the box, the destination information takes the form of an identifier, as in the first embodiment.
[0092]
<Box search method>
In the present embodiment, when there is only one distribution destination in the relay box in the destination deletion shown in the second embodiment (FIG. 11), if this distribution destination is deleted, it will not function as a relay box. It is determined whether it is such a box, and if applicable, the box is internally deleted. If there is no self-transfer destination of the confidential box after the destination is deleted, SUB confidential reception may be performed.
[0093]
As shown in FIG. 14, the pointer is initialized as in the second embodiment, and when the box is valid and there is a destination identifier, the destination identifier of the box is deleted if the destination is the destination to be deleted (steps s181 to s181). s185). If the destination is not the destination to be erased (no in step s184), or if there is another destination identifier after the destination is erased (yes in step s186), the determination processing in steps s184 to s186 is repeated.
[0094]
In particular, in the present embodiment, when there is no other destination identifier (no in step s186), it is determined again whether the box is valid (step s191). If the box is invalid, the corresponding box is deleted (step s192). Note that after the box is automatically deleted in step s192, the fact may be notified to the user by outputting it in the form of a report or the like. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a next box (step s187). If there is a next box, the pointer is updated and the process returns to step S182. In the present embodiment, even when there is no invalid box or destination identifier, the process proceeds to the next box existence determination.
[0095]
In this embodiment, when the destination information of the box is deleted, the usage of the box is determined. If the box is invalid after the destination is deleted, the box is deleted. Therefore, the invalid box remains after the destination is deleted. For example, there is no inconvenience that it does not function as a relay box.
[0096]
[Fourth Embodiment]
  FIG. 15 shows a destination deletion method according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 17 shows a screen display at the time of destination deletion. This embodiment claims7Since the described invention is applied and the device configuration is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, FIGS. 1 to 3 are used and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. Note that when any destination information is added to the box, the destination information takes the form of an identifier, as in the first embodiment.
[0097]
<Destination deletion method>
As in the second embodiment, the address deletion is selected, the one-touch key is pressed, and when the one-touch dial number to be deleted is input, the contents of the address are displayed, and when the deletion is selected, the box usage history is determined. (Steps s161, s162, and s164 in FIG. 15).
[0098]
As a result, when the destination indicated by the one-touch dial number is used in the box (yes in step s162), the user can select whether or not to delete further (step s171). Hold and finish the process.
[0099]
On the other hand, when deleting a destination having a box usage history (yes in step s171), it is then determined whether or not there is a document in the box (step s201). The presence / absence of this document is determined by searching the document management information table 60 stored in the system memory 14 in advance.
[0100]
In this document management information table 60, as shown in FIG. 16, the document management number 61, creation date and time 62, execution date and time 63, document type 64, box information 65, image information 66, execution result 67, communication number 68, billing Information 69 and the like are registered and stored for each document. In particular, a box identifier that can specify a box is assigned to the box information 65. In step s201, whether or not a valid document exists in the box that uses the destination and is specified by the box information 65 is determined. Search for.
[0101]
If there is a valid document in the box as a result of the document presence / absence determination in step s201, address deletion is prohibited, and a message to that effect is displayed on the operation display unit 19 (step s202, screen 307c in FIG. 17). Thereafter, the display on the operation display unit 19 returns to the screen 304. If there is no document in the box, the destination is deleted and a message to that effect is displayed (step s163, the same screen as the screen 308 in FIG. 12). Thereafter, the display on the operation display unit 19 returns to the screen 305.
[0102]
In this embodiment, when deleting the registered destination, if the history information is set for the destination, the corresponding boxes are searched sequentially, and if the box is used, the fact is notified. Since the execution of address deletion is stopped, a valid document in the box can be protected. In addition, since the user can confirm that the destination is used in the box and then determine whether or not to delete, the user-friendliness is improved and the operability is improved.
[0103]
[Fifth Embodiment]
  FIG. 18 shows a box search method at the time of destination deletion in the fifth embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment claims8Since the described invention is applied and the device configuration is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, FIGS. 1 to 3 are used and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. Note that when any destination information is added to the box, the destination information takes the form of an identifier, as in the first embodiment.
[0104]
In this embodiment, as described above, when a destination with a box usage history is deleted (yes in step s171 in FIG. 11 or FIG. 15, selection to be deleted on the screen 306), this is displayed and the corresponding box is displayed. A list is displayed (screens 307d and 309 in FIG. 19), and can be confirmed when it is determined whether or not to delete the destination. If not selected, the destination information is held as described above and the screen returns to the screen 305. If erase is selected, the erased guidance is issued as shown on the screen 308.
[0105]
<Box search method>
As shown in FIG. 18, when the pointer is initialized, the box is valid, the destination identifier is present (steps s181 to s183), and the destination is the destination to be erased (yes in step s211), the box with the target destination Are listed as described above (step s212).
[0106]
Thereafter, when there is another destination identifier after the target destination (yes in step s186), the same determination is repeated. If there is a next box, the pointer is updated (steps s187 and s188), and the process returns to step S182.
[0107]
In this embodiment, when erasing the registered destination, notifying (displaying) that there is a box that uses the destination, notifying the list of corresponding boxes, sequentially searching for the corresponding boxes, Since the contents of the corresponding box are notified, the user can visually grasp the usage status of the box when deciding whether or not to delete the destination having the box usage history, and the determination is not made erroneously.
[0108]
That is, according to the present embodiment, the user confirms that the erasure target is the destination used in the box, and then can determine whether or not to erase, so that it is easy to use and the operability is improved. Since box list information can be obtained, it is possible to accurately determine whether or not to delete.
[0109]
In each of the above-described embodiments, when notifying the user of the presence / absence of a box usage history or a list of boxes with a target destination, the display is displayed on the display of the operation display unit 19. For example, methods such as print output by the plotter 12 and voice message output by voice output means (not shown) may be employed.
[0110]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first aspect of the present invention, ITU-T TT. In a communication terminal apparatus (F-code compatible center machine) having a plurality of boxes that can be individually specified using the extension field of the 30 recommendation, the destination identifier registered in the destination registration means is used as destination information used in the box. The management area of the box can be reduced, and a dedicated destination management area is not required in the box.
[0111]
  Also,Claim1According to the described invention, when registering the destination, history information indicating whether or not the destination has been used in a box is added (box usage history), so a dedicated destination management area is not required in the box, And the usage status of the destination is known.
[0112]
  Claim2According to the described invention, when erasing the destination information of the box, it is determined whether the corresponding destination is used in another box. If the destination is not used, the history information of the destination is cleared. In addition, a dedicated destination management area is not required, and the usage status of the destination (whether there is a box usage history) can be clearly seen.
[0113]
  Claim3According to the described invention, when the registered destination is deleted, it is determined based on the history information whether the destination is used as the destination information of the box, and if so, the fact is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the user from inadvertently deleting the destination used in the box.
[0114]
  Claim4According to the described invention, after displaying that the registered destination is used as the destination information of the box, the destination deletion is permitted / prohibited based on the input information. It can be easily deleted without any operations such as deleting.
[0115]
  Claim5According to the described invention, when erasing the destination information of the box, it is determined whether the destination information is used in another box, and if it is used, the destination information in the other box is erased. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unnecessary processing from being performed on an invalid destination.
[0116]
  Claim6According to the described invention, for the box in which the destination information is erased, it is determined whether the box is valid or invalid after the destination is erased from its use, and if it is invalid, the box is erased. No box remains.
[0117]
  Claim7According to the invention described above, when deleting the registered destination, if the destination is used as destination information of the box, the fact is displayed and the deletion of the destination is prohibited. It is possible to protect.
[0118]
  Claim8According to the described invention, when deleting the registered destination, if the destination is used as destination information of a box, a list of boxes using the destination is displayed on the display means. The user can see a list of boxes that use the destination to be deleted, and can accurately determine the destination deletion.
[0119]
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to efficiently perform box management while suppressing an increase in a memory area (system memory) used for box management.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a facsimile apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a box information management table and box-specific information according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a destination information management table in the first embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a relay box opening method according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a destination setting / changing method according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a box erasing method according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display screen at the time of erasing a box in the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a method for erasing box contents according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display screen when a destination is deleted in the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a destination deletion method according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a destination deletion method according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display screen when a destination is deleted in the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a box search method according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a box search method according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a destination deletion method according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a document management information table according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a display screen when a destination is deleted in the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a box search method according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a display screen when a destination is deleted in the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Facsimile equipment (communication terminal equipment)
11 Scanner
12 Plotter
13 System controller
14 System memory
15 Communication control unit
16 Modem
17 Image memory
18 Coding / decoding unit
19 Operation display

Claims (8)

ITU-T TT. A communication terminal device having a plurality of memory boxes that can be individually specified using an extension field of 30 recommendations,
A setting means for setting destination information for each box as necessary together with an F code and a password indicating a data communication function using the memory box;
Destination registration means for registering the destination of the communication partner of the own device and the identifier of the destination;
A destination instruction / input means for instructing / inputting destination information of the box using an identifier indicating a destination registered in the own device;
A communication terminal device, wherein when registering the destination, history information indicating whether or not the destination has been used in a box is added, and destination information of the box is managed using destination registration means. When erasing the destination information of the box, it is determined whether the relevant destination is being used by another box, if not used communication according to claim 1, wherein clearing the history information of the destination Terminal device. Notification means for notifying that the registered destination is used in a box;
When erasing the registered destination, claim the destination is determined whether it is used as the destination information of the box based on the history information, if it is used is characterized in that notifies 2 The communication terminal device described. Selecting means for permitting / prohibiting deletion of the registered destination based on input information;
4. The communication terminal device according to claim 3 , wherein after the notification that the registered destination is used as the destination information of the box, the destination deletion is permitted / prohibited based on the input information. When the destination used in the box is deleted, when deleting the destination information of the box, it is determined whether the destination information is used in another box. 5. The communication terminal apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the destination information is erased. 6. The communication terminal apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein for the box in which the destination information is deleted, it is determined whether the box is valid or invalid after the destination is erased based on the usage, and if the box is invalid, the box is erased. 4. The communication according to claim 3, wherein when deleting the registered destination, if there is a valid document in a box using the destination, notification is made to that effect and deletion of the destination is prohibited. Terminal device. When erasing the registered destination, if the destination is used as the destination information of the box, according to claim 3, wherein the notifying the list using the destination in the notification means The communication terminal device described.

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