JP4008831B2 - Image information storage device and control method thereof - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image storage device and a control method therefor that can perform a transmission operation more reliably.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in general, in a facsimile apparatus, when a call cannot be made to a destination designated by an operator at the time of transmission, the destination line is busy (busy) by repeatedly calling up to a predetermined number of times (for example, three times). ) To connect to the destination as much as possible.
[0003]
However, conventionally, for example, when the destination has been busy for a long time, if the call cannot be connected to the destination even after repeated calls up to the set number of re-calls, the destination call has been terminated at that time. In such a case, it is necessary to repeat setting input for transmission again, which is troublesome for the operator.
[0004]
Also, in a facsimile apparatus having an image storage function, transmission image information is stored and recalled in the same manner. However, when a destination cannot be called, the stored image information is deleted for transmission to the destination. Therefore, it is necessary to repeatedly store the image information, which takes more time.
[0005]
In view of this, an operation input means for inputting the transmission time of the transmission image information and a call return instruction is provided, and when the specified destination is called a predetermined number of times and cannot be connected to the destination, the set storage time It has also been proposed to solve the above problem by repeating the call operation to the destination when a call return instruction is input before the time elapses (see Patent Document 1).
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Publication No. 8-10896
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a conventional apparatus, the memory capacity for storing image information is limited. Therefore, when the number of stored items is concentrated, there is a problem that the memory function cannot be used effectively.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and an object thereof is to provide an image storage device and a control method therefor that can perform a transmission operation more reliably.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention relates to an image information storage means for storing image information, a transmission means for transmitting the image information, and an image stored in the image information storage means when the image information is transmitted by the transmission means. An erasing unit for erasing information, a storage unit for storing image information stored in the image information storage unit based on storage time information, and a time information when image information is stored in the image information storage unit Changing means for changing the storage time information.
[0010]
Also, image information storage means for storing image information, transmission means for transmitting the image information, and image information stored in the image information storage means when the image information is transmitted by the transmission means. An erasing unit for erasing, a saving unit for saving image information accumulated in the image information accumulating unit based on time-of-day information, and the saving based on an accumulation amount when image information is accumulated in the image information accumulating unit Changing means for changing time information.
[0011]
In addition, the information processing apparatus further includes notification means for prompting an instruction to extend the storage of the image information. In addition, when an instruction to extend the storage of the image information is input, the storage of the image information is extended. Further, when there is no instruction to extend the storage of the image information, and the storage time corresponding to the storage time information has elapsed, the image information stored in the image information storage means is deleted. It is a thing.
[0012]
Also, there is provided a control method for an image storage device comprising image information storage means for storing image information, wherein the image information is transmitted when the image information is transmitted by the transmission step and the transmission step. An erasing step for erasing the image information stored in the information storage means, a storage step for saving the image information stored in the image information storage means based on storage time information, and storing the image information in the image information storage And a change step for changing the storage time information based on the time information.
[0013]
Also, there is provided a control method for an image storage device comprising image information storage means for storing image information, wherein the image information is transmitted when the image information is transmitted by the transmission step and the transmission step. An erasing step for erasing the image information stored in the information storage means, a saving step for saving the image information stored in the image information storage means based on the time-of-day information, and image information in the image information storage means And a changing step for changing the storage time information based on the storage amount when storing.
[0014]
In addition, the information processing apparatus further includes a notification step that prompts an instruction to extend the storage of the image information. In addition, when an instruction to extend the storage of the image information is input, the storage of the image information is extended. Further, when there is no instruction to extend the storage of the image information, and the storage time corresponding to the storage time information has elapsed, the image information stored in the image information storage means is deleted. It is a thing.
[0021]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0022]
FIG. 1 shows a group 3 facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0023]
In the figure, a system control unit 1 performs control processing for each part of the group 3 facsimile apparatus and predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission control procedure processing. The system control unit 1 executes the system memory 2. The control processing program and various data necessary for executing the processing program are stored, and the work area of the system control unit 1 is configured. The parameter memory 3 is unique to the group 3 facsimile machine. The clock circuit 4 is for storing various types of information, and the clock circuit 4 is for outputting current time information.
[0024]
The scanner 5 reads an original image with a predetermined resolution, the plotter 6 records and outputs an image with a predetermined resolution, and the operation display unit 7 operates the group 3 facsimile apparatus. It consists of various operation keys and various displays.
[0025]
The encoding / decoding unit 8 encodes and compresses the image signal, and also decodes the encoded and compressed image information into the original image signal. The image storage device 9 performs encoding and compression. This is for storing a large number of image information in the selected state.
[0026]
The group 3 facsimile modem 10 is for realizing the modem function of the group 3 facsimile, and is a low-speed modem function (V.21 modem) for exchanging transmission procedure signals, and mainly for exchanging image information. A high-speed modem function (V.17 modem, V.34 modem, V.29 modem, V.27ter modem, etc.) is provided.
[0027]
The network control apparatus 11 is for connecting the group 3 facsimile apparatus to the analog public network PSTN, and has an automatic outgoing / incoming function.
[0028]
The system control unit 1, the system memory 2, the parameter memory 3, the clock circuit 4, the scanner 5, the plotter 6, the operation display unit 7, the encoding / decoding unit 8, the image storage device 9, the group 3 facsimile modem 10, and The network control device 11 is connected to an internal bus 12, and data exchange between these elements is mainly performed via the internal bus 12.
[0029]
Data exchange between the network control device 11 and the group 3 facsimile modem 10 is performed directly.
[0030]
2 and 3 show an example of processing during transmission.
[0031]
When the user sets a transmission original on the scanner 5 (process 101) and operates the operation display unit 7 to input a destination (process 102), the transmission original set by the scanner 5 is read (process 104), and thus obtained. The encoded image data is encoded and compressed by the encoding / decoding unit 8 and image information obtained thereby is stored in the image storage device 9 (process 105).
[0032]
Then, the timer TT for determining the storage time of the image information is started (process 106), and it is checked whether or not the time at that time is within the set time zone (decision 107). Here, as the set time zone, a night time zone, for example, a time zone from 9 pm to 6 am the next morning is set.
[0033]
When the result of determination 107 is YES, a predetermined value TP1 (for example, 12 hours) is set to time T1 for setting the storage time (process 108). When the result of determination 107 is NO, at time T1 A predetermined value TP2 (for example, 6 hours) is set (process 109).
[0034]
Next, the value of the counter HC for storing the number of calls is initialized to 0 (process 110), a call is made to the designated destination (process 111), and it is checked whether the destination is busy (step 111). Decision 112).
[0035]
When the result of determination 112 is NO, a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission operation is performed, and the image information accumulated in process 105 is transmitted to the destination (process 113). When this transmission operation is completed, it is checked whether or not the transmission is normally completed (decision 114). If the result of determination 114 is YES, the image information transmitted at that time is deleted (processing 115). The process ends.
[0036]
When the result of determination 114 is NO and when the result of determination 112 is YES and the transmission operation does not end normally, the value of counter HC is incremented by 1 (process 116). Then, it is examined whether the value of the counter HC is equal to or greater than a constant NA that defines the number of re-calls (decision 117).
[0037]
When the result of the determination 117 is NO, it waits for a predetermined re-call waiting time TS (for example, 3 minutes) (process 118), returns to process 111, and performs a re-call operation.
[0038]
When the result of determination 117 is YES, it is checked whether or not the value of timer TT is equal to or greater than time T1 (determination 119). When the result of determination 119 is YES, the process proceeds to process 115 to display image information. Is deleted, and this process ends.
[0039]
When the result of determination 119 is NO, a call return operation input guidance message for inquiring whether or not to return the call operation is displayed on the operation display unit 7 to request the user to perform a call return operation. (Processing 120), it is checked whether there is a call return operation (determination 121). If the result of determination 123 is NO, the process returns to determination 119.
[0040]
When the result of determination 121 is YES, a call return operation is performed. That is, in this case, the process returns to decision 106, the timer TT is restarted, the time T1 is reset, and the calling operation including the re-calling operation is repeated.
[0041]
In this way, in this embodiment, when the image information transmission operation is not normally completed at the time when the call operation including the re-call operation (a group of call operations) is completed, the image information is displayed. A message prompting the return of the call is displayed on the operation display unit 7 until the time T1 elapses after the accumulation, and when the user commands the return of the call, the call operation including the re-call operation Is repeatedly performed, it is possible to reliably execute an important transmission operation. Further, when the call return operation is performed, the time T1 is reset and the time measurement is restarted on the basis of the operation time point, so that an important transmission operation can be more reliably performed. . In addition, since the time T1 is changed according to the accumulated transmission time, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the storage time is inadvertently passed when it is difficult to make a call return instruction.
[0042]
4 to 6 show other examples of processing during transmission.
[0043]
When the user sets a transmission original on the scanner 5 (process 201) and operates the operation display unit 7 to input a destination (process 202), the transmission original set by the scanner 5 is read (process 204), and thus obtained. The encoded image data is encoded and compressed by the encoding / decoding unit 8 and the image information obtained thereby is stored in the image storage device 9 (process 205).
[0044]
Next, the predetermined values TP1 and TP2 are set (adjusted) according to the number of accumulated pages (process 206). For example, the value of the predetermined value TP1 is incremented by 1 hour every time the number of accumulated pages exceeds 10 pages with 12 hours as a reference. The value of the predetermined value TP2 is incremented by 1 hour each time the number of accumulated pages exceeds 10 pages with 6 hours as a reference.
[0045]
Then, the timer TT for determining the storage time of the image information is started (process 207), and it is checked whether or not the time at that time is within the set time zone (decision 208). Here, as the set time zone, a night time zone, for example, a time zone from 9 pm to 6 am the next morning is set.
[0046]
When the result of determination 208 is YES, a predetermined value TP1 is set at time T1 for setting the storage time (process 209), and when the result of determination 208 is NO, the predetermined value TP2 is set at time T1. (Processing 210).
[0047]
Next, the value of the counter HK for storing the call return input count is initialized to 0 (process 211), and the value of the counter HC for storing the call count is initialized to 0 (process 212). ), A call is made to the designated destination (process 213), and it is checked whether the destination is busy (decision 215).
[0048]
When the result of determination 215 is NO, a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission operation is performed, and the image information accumulated in process 205 is transmitted to the destination (process 216). When this transmission operation is completed, it is checked whether or not the transmission has been completed normally (determination 217). If the result of determination 217 is YES, the image information transmitted at that time is deleted (process 218). The process ends.
[0049]
Further, when the result of determination 217 is NO and when the result of determination 215 is YES and the transmission operation does not end normally, the value of the counter HC is incremented by 1 (process 219). Then, it is checked whether the value of the counter HC is equal to or larger than a constant NA that defines the number of re-calls (decision 220).
[0050]
When the result of determination 220 is NO, a predetermined re-call waiting time TS (described later) is waited (process 221), the process returns to process 213, and a re-call operation is performed.
[0051]
When the result of determination 220 is YES, it is checked whether the value of timer TT is equal to or greater than time T1 (determination 222). When the result of determination 222 is YES, the process proceeds to process 218 to display image information. Is deleted, and this process ends.
[0052]
When the result of determination 222 is NO, a call return operation input guidance message for inquiring whether or not to return the call operation is displayed on the operation display unit 7 to request the user to perform a call return operation. (Processing 223), whether or not there is a call return operation is checked (decision 224), and when the result of judgment 224 is NO, the routine returns to judgment 222.
[0053]
When the result of determination 224 is YES, a call return operation is performed. That is, in this case, the timer TT is restarted (process 225), the value of the counter HK is incremented by 1 (process 226), and the re-call waiting time TS is reset according to the value of the counter HK (process). 227). For example, the re-call waiting time TS is reset by adding a value obtained by multiplying the value of the counter HK by 1 minute on the basis of 3 minutes. In this case, every time a call return operation is input, the re-call waiting time TS increases by one minute.
[0054]
Next, it is checked whether or not the time of the call return operation input is within the set time zone described above (decision 228). When the result of determination 228 is YES, a predetermined value TP1 is set at time T1 for setting the storage time (process 229). When the result of determination 228 is NO, the predetermined value TP2 is set at time T1. (Process 230).
[0055]
Next, it is checked whether or not the storage time T1 is set to the extension setting mode (decision 231). When the result of determination 231 is YES, the value of time T1 is extended according to the value of counter HK (processing 232). For example, a value obtained by multiplying the value of the counter HK by 1 hour is added to reset the value of the time T1. When the result of determination 231 is NO, the value of time T1 is shortened according to the value of counter HK (processing 233). For example, a value obtained by multiplying the value of the counter HK by 1 hour is subtracted to reset the value of the time T1.
[0056]
When the time T1 is reset in this manner, the process returns to the process 212, and the call operation including the re-call operation is repeated.
[0057]
In this way, in this embodiment, when the image information transmission operation is not normally completed at the time when the call operation including the re-call operation (a group of call operations) is completed, the image information is displayed. A message prompting the return of the call is displayed on the operation display unit 7 until the time T1 elapses after the accumulation, and when the user commands the return of the call, the call operation including the re-call operation Is repeatedly performed, it is possible to reliably execute an important transmission operation. Further, when the call return operation is performed, the time T1 is reset and the time measurement is restarted on the basis of the operation time point, so that an important transmission operation can be more reliably performed. . In addition, since the time T1 is changed according to the accumulated transmission time, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the storage time is inadvertently passed when it is difficult to make a call return instruction.
[0058]
Moreover, since the set values TP1 and TP2 are increased according to the number of accumulated pages, it is possible to more effectively prevent the trouble of re-accumulating a large number of pages for retransmission. Also, since the value of the storage time T1 is adjusted according to the number of call return operations, it is possible to prevent erasing important image information when it is extended, and when it is shortened, Image information that cannot be exchanged can be quickly erased, and the storage capacity of the image storage device 9 can be used effectively.
[0059]
In addition, since the re-call waiting time TS is extended according to the number of call return operations, for example, when the other party is busy or the probability of trouble is high, the call interval becomes long. The probability that transmission is possible can be increased.
[0060]
7 to 9 show still other examples of processing at the time of transmission.
[0061]
When the user sets a transmission original on the scanner 5 (process 301) and operates the operation display unit 7 to input a destination (process 302), the transmission original set by the scanner 5 is read (process 304), and thus obtained. The encoded image data is encoded and compressed by the encoding / decoding unit 8 and the image information obtained thereby is stored in the image storage device 9 (process 305).
[0062]
Next, predetermined values TP1 and TP2 are set (adjusted) according to the number of accumulated pages (process 306). For example, the value of the predetermined value TP1 is incremented by 1 hour every time the number of accumulated pages exceeds 10 pages with 12 hours as a reference. The value of the predetermined value TP2 is incremented by 1 hour each time the number of accumulated pages exceeds 10 pages with 6 hours as a reference.
[0063]
Then, the timer TT for determining the storage time of the image information is started (process 307), and it is checked whether or not the time at that time is within the set time zone (determination 308). Here, as the set time zone, a night time zone, for example, a time zone from 9 pm to 6 am the next morning is set.
[0064]
When the result of determination 308 is YES, a predetermined value TP1 is set at time T1 for setting the storage time (process 309), and when the result of determination 308 is NO, the predetermined value TP2 is set at time T1. (Process 310).
[0065]
Next, the value of the counter HK for storing the call return input count is initialized to 0 (process 311), and the value of the counter HC for storing the call count is initialized to 0 (process 312). ), A call is made to the designated destination (process 313), and it is checked whether the destination is busy (decision 315).
[0066]
When the result of determination 315 is NO, a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission operation is performed, and the image information accumulated in processing 305 is transmitted to the destination (processing 316). When this transmission operation is completed, it is checked whether or not the transmission has been completed normally (determination 317). When the result of determination 317 is YES, the image information transmitted at that time is deleted (processing 318). The process ends.
[0067]
When the result of determination 317 is NO and when the result of determination 315 is YES and the transmission operation does not end normally, the value of the counter HC is incremented by 1 (process 319). Then, it is checked whether the value of the counter HC is equal to or greater than a constant NA that defines the number of re-calls (decision 320).
[0068]
When the result of determination 320 is NO, the process waits for a predetermined re-call waiting time TS (described later) (process 321), returns to process 313, and performs a re-call operation.
[0069]
When the result of determination 320 is YES, it is checked whether or not the value of the timer TT is equal to or greater than the time T1 (determination 322). Is deleted, and this process ends.
[0070]
When the result of determination 322 is NO, a call return operation input guidance message for inquiring whether or not to return the call operation is displayed on the operation display unit 7 to request the user to perform a call return operation. (Process 323), it is checked whether there is a call return operation (determination 324). If the result of determination 324 is NO, the process returns to determination 322.
[0071]
When the result of determination 324 is YES, a call return operation is performed. That is, in this case, the timer TT is restarted (process 325), the value of the counter HK is incremented by 1 (process 326), and the re-call waiting time TS is reset according to the value of the counter HK (process). 327). For example, the re-call waiting time TS is reset by adding a value obtained by multiplying the value of the counter HK by 1 minute on the basis of 3 minutes. In this case, every time a call return operation is input, the re-call waiting time TS increases by one minute.
[0072]
Next, it is checked whether or not the time of the call return operation input is within the set time zone described above (decision 328). When the result of determination 328 is YES, a predetermined value TP1 is set at time T1 for setting the storage time (process 329), and when the result of determination 328 is NO, the predetermined value TP2 is set at time T1. (Process 330).
[0073]
Next, the value of the storage time T1 is reset according to the remaining capacity of the image storage device 9 (process 331). For example, when the remaining capacity is larger than 50% of the whole, the value of the storage time T1 is not increased or decreased, and when the remaining capacity is 50% or less of the whole, the value of the storage time T1 is set to 1 hour. Shorten. Further, when the remaining capacity is 30% or less of the whole, the value of the storage time T1 is shortened by 2 hours, and when the remaining capacity is 10% or less of the whole, the value of the storage time T1 is set. Adjustments can be made in stages, such as shortening by 3 hours.
[0074]
When the time T1 is reset in this manner, the process returns to the process 312 and the call operation including the re-call operation is repeated.
[0075]
In this way, in this embodiment, when the image information transmission operation is not normally completed at the time when the call operation including the re-call operation (a group of call operations) is completed, the image information is displayed. A message prompting the return of the call is displayed on the operation display unit 7 until the time T1 elapses after the accumulation, and when the user commands the return of the call, the call operation including the re-call operation Is repeatedly performed, it is possible to reliably execute an important transmission operation. Further, when the call return operation is performed, the time T1 is reset and the time measurement is restarted on the basis of the operation time point, so that an important transmission operation can be more reliably performed. . In addition, since the time T1 is changed according to the accumulated transmission time, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the storage time is inadvertently passed when it is difficult to make a call return instruction.
[0076]
Moreover, since the set values TP1 and TP2 are increased according to the number of accumulated pages, it is possible to more effectively prevent the trouble of re-accumulating a large number of pages for retransmission.
[0077]
In addition, since the re-call waiting time TS is extended according to the number of call return operations, for example, when the other party is busy or the probability of trouble is high, the call interval becomes long. The probability that transmission is possible can be increased.
[0078]
Further, since the value of the storage time T1 is adjusted according to the remaining capacity of the image storage device 9, the capacity of the image storage device 9 can be utilized more efficiently.
[0079]
10 and 11 show another example of processing at the time of transmission.
[0080]
When the user sets a transmission original on the scanner 5 (process 401) and operates the operation display unit 7 to input a destination (process 402), the transmission original set by the scanner 5 is read (process 404), and thus obtained. The encoded image data is encoded and compressed by the encoding / decoding unit 8, and the image information obtained thereby is stored in the image storage device 9 (process 405).
[0081]
Next, the predetermined values TP1 and TP2 are set (adjusted) according to the number of accumulated pages (process 406). For example, the value of the predetermined value TP1 is incremented by 1 hour every time the number of accumulated pages exceeds 10 pages with 12 hours as a reference. The value of the predetermined value TP2 is incremented by 1 hour each time the number of accumulated pages exceeds 10 pages with 6 hours as a reference.
[0082]
Then, the timer TT for determining the storage time of the image information is started (process 407), and it is checked whether or not the time at that time is within the set time zone (determination 408). Here, as the set time zone, a night time zone, for example, a time zone from 9 pm to 6 am the next morning is set.
[0083]
When the result of determination 408 is YES, a predetermined value TP1 is set at time T1 for setting the storage time (process 409), and when the result of determination 408 is NO, the predetermined value TP2 is set at time T1. (Processing 410).
[0084]
Next, the value of the counter HC for storing the number of calls is initialized to 0 (process 411), a call is made to the specified destination (process 415), and it is checked whether the destination is busy (process 415). Decision 416).
[0085]
When the result of determination 416 is NO, a predetermined group 3 facsimile transmission operation is performed, and the image information accumulated in process 405 is transmitted to the destination (process 417). When this transmission operation is completed, it is checked whether or not the transmission has been completed normally (determination 418). When the result of determination 418 is YES, the storage time T2 is set according to the number of stored jobs in the image storage device 9. (Processing 419), wait until the value of the counter T1 becomes equal to or longer than the storage time T2 (NO loop of determination 420). If the result of determination 420 is YES, the image information transmitted at that time is deleted (processing 421). This process is terminated.
[0086]
Further, when the result of determination 418 is NO and when the result of determination 416 is YES and the transmission operation is not normally completed, the value of the counter HC is incremented by 1 (process 422). Then, it is checked whether the value of the counter HC is equal to or larger than a constant NA that defines the number of re-calls (decision 423).
[0087]
When the result of determination 423 is NO, a predetermined re-call waiting time TS (for example, 3 minutes) is waited (process 424), the process returns to process 415, and a re-call operation is performed.
[0088]
When the result of determination 423 is YES, it is checked whether or not the value of timer TT is equal to or greater than time T1 (determination 425). When the result of determination 425 is YES, the process proceeds to process 419 and the storage time is reached. After the image information is held until T2, the image information is erased, and this process is terminated.
[0089]
When the result of determination 425 is NO, a call return operation input guidance message for inquiring whether or not to return the call operation is displayed on the operation display unit 7 to request the user to perform a call return operation. (Processing 426), it is checked whether or not there is a call return operation (determination 427). If the result of determination 427 is NO, the process returns to determination 425.
[0090]
When the result of determination 427 is YES, a call return operation is performed. That is, in this case, the process returns to decision 407, the timer TT is restarted, the time T1 is reset, and the calling operation including the re-calling operation is repeated.
[0091]
In this way, in this embodiment, when the image information transmission operation is not normally completed at the time when the call operation including the re-call operation (a group of call operations) is completed, the image information is displayed. A message prompting the return of the call is displayed on the operation display unit 7 until the time T1 elapses after the accumulation, and when the user commands the return of the call, the call operation including the re-call operation Is repeatedly performed, it is possible to reliably execute an important transmission operation. Further, when the call return operation is performed, the time T1 is reset and the time measurement is restarted on the basis of the operation time point, so that an important transmission operation can be more reliably performed. . In addition, since the time T1 is changed according to the accumulated transmission time, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the storage time is inadvertently passed when it is difficult to make a call return instruction.
[0092]
Further, when the transmission ends normally, the image information is deleted after the storage time T2 has elapsed, and then the image information is deleted. For example, the user prints out when the transmission original is lost. Or the contents of the transmitted image information can be confirmed later.
[0093]
In the above-described embodiment, as a condition for holding the file stored in the image storage device 9, a condition “predetermined time does not elapse after being stored and stored” is adopted, but other conditions are employed. You can also. For example, “hold if the number of stored image information is within a predetermined value”, “hold if the remaining amount of the image storage device 9 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value”, “hold until a predetermined time elapses”, etc. is there.
[0094]
In the above-described embodiment, the call return operation can be performed when “communication does not end normally after a predetermined number of calls”, but “the other device is communicating with another device”. If the communication is not possible because the device is busy because the device is busy, etc. ”,“ Communication was established with the device, but for some reason (for example, noise on the line) It is also possible to perform a call return operation when “has not ended normally”.
[0095]
Further, the image information erasing operation in the above-described embodiment is performed by “erasing the image information itself from the image storage device 9” or “erasing one or more of the image information or the management information of the image information to the image information. The method of “inaccessibility” can be adopted.
[0096]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, when the image information transmission operation is not normally completed when the call operation including the re-call operation (a group of call operations) is completed, A message prompting the return of the call is displayed on the operation display unit 7 until the time T1 elapses after the information is accumulated, and when the user commands the return of the call, the call including the re-calling operation is issued. Since the call operation is repeatedly performed, it is possible to reliably execute an important transmission operation. Further, when the call return operation is performed, the time T1 is reset and the time measurement is restarted on the basis of the operation time point, so that an important transmission operation can be more reliably performed. The effect is also obtained. In addition, since the time T1 is changed depending on the accumulated transmission time, it is possible to avoid the situation where the storage time is inadvertently passed when the call return instruction is difficult.
[0097]
Further, since the values of the set values TP1 and TP2 are increased according to the number of accumulated pages, there is an effect that it is possible to more effectively prevent the trouble of re-accumulating a large number of pages for retransmission. . Also, since the value of the storage time T1 is adjusted according to the number of call return operations, it is possible to prevent erasing important image information when it is extended, and when it is shortened, Image information that cannot be exchanged can be quickly erased, and the storage capacity of the image storage device 9 can be effectively utilized.
[0098]
Further, since the values of the set values TP1 and TP2 are increased according to the number of accumulated pages, there is an effect that it is possible to more effectively prevent the trouble of re-accumulating a large number of pages for retransmission. .
[0099]
In addition, since the re-call waiting time TS is extended according to the number of call return operations, for example, when the other party is busy or the probability of trouble is high, the call interval becomes long. There is also an effect that the probability of transmission can be increased.
[0100]
Further, since the value of the storage time T1 is adjusted according to the remaining capacity of the image storage device 9, there is also an effect that the capacity of the image storage device 9 can be used more efficiently.
[0101]
In addition, when the transmission is normally completed, the image information is erased after the image information is held until the storage time T2 elapses. For example, the user prints out the transmission original when the transmission original is lost. Or the content of the transmitted image information can be confirmed later.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a group 3 facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of processing at the time of transmission.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of processing at the time of transmission (continuation of FIG. 2).
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing another example of processing during transmission.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing another example of processing at the time of transmission (continuation of FIG. 4).
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing another example of processing during transmission (continuation of FIG. 5).
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing still another example of processing during transmission.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing another example of processing during transmission (continuation of FIG. 7).
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing another example of processing during transmission (continuation of FIG. 8).
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing another example of processing at the time of transmission.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing another example of processing during transmission (continuation of FIG. 10).
[Explanation of symbols]
1 System controller
2 System memory
3 Parameter memory
9 Image storage device

Claims (10)

Image information storage means for storing image information;
  Transmitting means for transmitting the image information;
  An erasure unit for erasing the image information stored in the image information storage unit when the image information is transmitted by the transmission unit;
  Storage means for storing image information stored in the image information storage means based on storage time information;
  Changing means for changing the storage time information based on time information when image information is stored in the image information storage means;
An image information storage device comprising: Image information storage means for storing image information;
  Transmitting means for transmitting the image information;
  An erasure unit for erasing the image information stored in the image information storage unit when the image information is transmitted by the transmission unit;
  Storage means for storing the image information stored in the image information storage means based on time-of-day information;
  Changing means for changing the storage time information based on the storage amount when the image information is stored in the image information storage means;
An image information storage device comprising: The image information storage apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a notification unit that prompts an instruction to extend and store the image information. 4. The image information storage device according to claim 1, wherein when the instruction to extend the storage of the image information is input, the storage of the image information is extended. The image information stored in the image information storage means is erased when a storage time corresponding to the storage time information has passed without an instruction to extend the storage of the image information. The image information storage device according to claim 1. A control method for an image storage device comprising image information storage means for storing image information,
  A transmission step of transmitting the image information;
  An erasure step of erasing the image information stored in the image information storage means when the image information is transmitted in the transmission step;
  A storage step of storing the image information stored in the image information storage means based on storage time information;
  A change step of changing the storage time information based on time information when the image information is stored in the image information storage;
A method for controlling an image information storage device, comprising: A control method for an image storage device comprising image information storage means for storing image information,
  A transmission step of transmitting the image information;
  An erasure step of erasing the image information stored in the image information storage means when the image information is transmitted in the transmission step;
  A storage step of storing the image information stored in the image information storage unit based on the time-of-day information;
  A change step of changing the storage time information based on the storage amount when the image information is stored in the image information storage means;
A method for controlling an image information storage device, comprising: 8. The method according to claim 6, further comprising a notifying step that prompts an instruction to extend and store the image information. 9. The method of controlling an image information storage device according to claim 6, wherein when an instruction to extend the storage of the image information is input, the storage of the image information is extended. The image information stored in the image information storage means is erased when a storage time corresponding to the storage time information has passed without an instruction to extend the storage of the image information. A method for controlling an image information storage device according to claim 6.

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