JP4229109B2 - Communication control apparatus and image forming apparatus - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a communication control apparatus and an image forming apparatus that are connected to other apparatuses via a communication line so as to be able to transmit data.

  When sending a facsimile, if you mistakenly dial the telephone number that specifies the destination, the document may be sent to the destination you do not want, especially if the document to be sent is a confidential document. There is a risk of leakage. Various techniques have been disclosed in order to prevent erroneous operation of the dial.

For example, a facsimile apparatus has been proposed in which a telephone number of the other party is stored in a table in advance in association with a one-touch dial (or abbreviated number dial or the like) (for example, see Patent Document 1). According to this facsimile apparatus, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of erroneous dial operations.
JP 2005-130035 A

  However, in the above facsimile apparatus, when the other party's telephone number is stored, if an erroneous operation occurs when the other party's telephone number is dialed, the wrong telephone number is used each time the one-touch dial corresponding to the telephone number is used. Will be sent to the document.

  In addition, when operating the one-touch dial, if an erroneous operation (incorrect operation of the one-touch dial different from the desired one-touch dial) occurs, the document is also transmitted to the wrong telephone number. Become.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is that it provides a communication control device and an image forming apparatus capable of preventing data from being transmitted to an incorrect destination.

To achieve the above object, the communication control device according to claim 1 is a communication control device connected to another device so as to be able to transmit data via a communication line, and information for identifying a destination A destination receiving unit that receives destination identification information composed of a plurality of characters, and a first unit that outputs a voice corresponding to the received destination identification information each time the destination receiving unit receives the destination identification information. Processing for receiving execution instruction information, which is information for instructing execution of transmission processing of the data or registration processing of the destination identification information after the destination identification information is received by the voice output unit and the destination reception unit a receiving unit, in a case where the execution instruction information is accepted by the processing acceptance unit, a transmission process or registration process of the destination identification information of the data Before row, it is characterized by comprising a second sound output means for outputting a sound corresponding to the destination identification information.

According to this configuration, the destination reception unit receives the destination identification information including a plurality of characters, and each time the destination reception unit receives the destination identification information, the first voice output is performed. The sound corresponding to the received destination identification information is output by the means. Then, after the destination identification information is received by the destination reception unit, the processing instruction unit receives execution instruction information which is information for instructing execution of the data transmission processing or the registration processing of the destination identification information. When the execution instruction information is received by the process receiving means, the sound corresponding to the destination identification information is output by the second sound output means.

  Accordingly, every time destination identification information is received, a sound corresponding to the received destination identification information is output, and when execution instruction information is received, a sound corresponding to the destination identification information is output. The destination identification information can be confirmed twice by the corresponding voice, and a predetermined process is executed for the wrong destination (= the destination corresponding to the wrong destination identification information) (for example, sending data) Is effectively prevented.

  A communication control apparatus according to a second aspect is the communication control apparatus according to the first aspect, further comprising destination storage means for storing the destination identification information and destination name information in association with each other, wherein the second voice output means is The destination name information corresponding to the destination identification information is read from the destination storage means, and the voice corresponding to the read destination name information is output.

  According to this configuration, the destination storage unit stores the destination identification information and the destination name information in association with each other, and the second voice output unit stores the destination name information corresponding to the destination identification information from the destination storage unit. The audio corresponding to the read destination name information is output after being read out.

  Therefore, when the execution instruction information is received, in addition to the voice corresponding to the destination identification information, the voice corresponding to the destination name information is output. The destination corresponding to the destination name information can be used to confirm the destination, and it is possible to more effectively prevent predetermined processing (for example, data transmission) from being performed on the wrong destination.

  The communication control device according to claim 3 is the communication control device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the destination accepting unit accepts the destination identification information for each character constituting the destination identification information, and One voice output means outputs a voice corresponding to information of each received character every time information of each character constituting the destination identification information is received by the destination reception means.

  According to this configuration, the destination identification information is received for each character constituting the destination identification information by the destination reception unit, and the information of each character constituting the destination identification information by the destination reception unit is received by the first voice output unit. Each time it is accepted, a voice corresponding to the information of each accepted character is output.

  Therefore, every time information of each character constituting the destination identification information is received, a sound corresponding to the received information of each character is output. Therefore, the user selects a destination for each character constituting the destination identification information. This makes it possible to confirm, and it is possible to more effectively prevent predetermined processing (for example, data transmission) from being performed on the wrong destination.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the communication control device according to any one of the first to third aspects, the destination accepting unit is configured to accept a plurality of destination identification information, and the first voice output The means is characterized in that every time one destination identification information is received by the destination reception means, a sound corresponding to the received destination identification information is output.

  According to this configuration, a plurality of destination identification information can be received by the destination reception unit, and the received destination identification information is received each time one destination identification information is received by the destination reception unit by the first audio output unit. Audio corresponding to is output.

  Accordingly, every time one piece of destination identification information is received, a sound corresponding to the received destination identification information is output. Therefore, when a plurality of pieces of destination identification information are received (for example, the same image data is simultaneously sent to a plurality of destinations). Also in the case of transmission etc.), it becomes possible to confirm the destination for each destination identification information.

The communication control device according to claim 5 is the communication control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the voice output by the second voice output unit is identical to the destination identification information desired by the user. Confirmation reception means for receiving confirmation information for confirming that the data has been received, and the data transmission processing or the destination identification information registration processing only when the confirmation information is received by the confirmation reception means. It is characterized by comprising execution permission means for permitting execution.

  According to this configuration, confirmation information for confirming that the sound output by the second sound output means matches the destination identification information desired by the user is received by the confirmation receiving means. Only when the confirmation information is received by, execution of the predetermined process is permitted by the execution permission means.

  Therefore, the execution of the predetermined process is permitted only when confirmation information for confirming that the sound output by the second sound output means matches the destination identification information desired by the user is accepted. Therefore, since the predetermined process is not executed until the confirmation information is received, it is possible to more effectively prevent the predetermined process (for example, data transmission) from being performed on the wrong destination.

The communication control device according to claim 6 is the communication control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the output of at least one of the first sound output means and the second sound output means is prohibited. It is characterized by comprising prohibition setting means for setting whether or not.

  According to this configuration, whether to prohibit the output of at least one of the first audio output unit and the second audio output unit is set by the prohibition setting unit.

  Therefore, since whether or not to prohibit the output of at least one of the first audio output means and the second audio output means is set, convenience is improved.

An image forming apparatus according to a seventh aspect has a facsimile communication function, the communication control apparatus according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the communication line is a telephone line, and the destination identification information is The telephone number information of the destination is characteristic.

  According to this configuration, when an image forming apparatus having a facsimile communication function transmits a facsimile to another apparatus via a telephone line, the destination telephone number information is confirmed twice by the corresponding voice. Thus, it is possible to effectively prevent a predetermined process (for example, sending a facsimile) from being performed on the wrong destination (= the destination corresponding to the wrong telephone number information).

An image forming apparatus according to an eighth aspect has an Internet facsimile communication function, the communication control apparatus according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the communication line is the Internet, and the destination identification information is The mail address information of the destination is a feature.

  According to this configuration, in an image forming apparatus having an Internet facsimile communication function, when transmitting an Internet facsimile to another apparatus via the Internet, the destination mail address information is confirmed twice by the corresponding voice. Thus, it is possible to effectively prevent a predetermined process (for example, sending an Internet facsimile) from being performed on an incorrect destination (= address corresponding to incorrect mail address information).

According to the communication control device of claim 1, each time the destination identification information is received, a voice corresponding to the received destination identification information is output and execution instruction information is received, and the data Since the voice corresponding to the destination identification information is output before executing the transmission process or the registration process of the destination identification information, the user can confirm the destination identification information twice with the corresponding voice. Thus, it is possible to effectively prevent a predetermined process (for example, data transmission) from being performed on an incorrect destination (= address corresponding to incorrect destination identification information).

  According to the communication control device of the second aspect, when the execution instruction information is received, the voice corresponding to the destination name information is output in addition to the voice corresponding to the destination identification information. In addition to the voice corresponding to the destination identification information, the voice corresponding to the destination name information can be used to confirm the destination, and a predetermined process is performed on the wrong destination (for example, data is transmitted). Can be more effectively prevented.

  According to the communication control device of the third aspect, every time information of each character constituting the destination identification information is received, a voice corresponding to the received information of each character is output. The destination can be confirmed for each character constituting the identification information, and it is possible to more effectively prevent a predetermined process (for example, data transmission) from being performed on the wrong destination.

  According to the communication control device of the fourth aspect, since a voice corresponding to the received destination identification information is output each time one destination identification information is received, a plurality of destination identification information is received (for example, Even when the same image data is simultaneously transmitted to a plurality of destinations), the user can confirm the destination for each destination identification information.

According to the communication control device of the fifth aspect, when confirmation information for confirming that the sound output by the second sound output means matches the destination identification information desired by the user is received. For this reason, since the execution of the data transmission process or the destination identification information registration process is permitted, the predetermined process is not executed until the confirmation information is received. Therefore, the predetermined process is executed for the wrong destination. (For example, transmitting data) can be more effectively prevented.

According to the communication control device of the sixth aspect , since it is set whether or not the output of at least one of the first audio output means and the second audio output means is prohibited, the convenience can be improved. it can.

According to the image forming apparatus of claim 7 , in the image forming apparatus having a facsimile communication function, when transmitting a facsimile to another apparatus via a telephone line, the destination telephone number information can be handled. The voice can be confirmed twice, and it is effectively prevented from executing a predetermined process (for example, transmitting a facsimile) for a wrong destination (= a destination corresponding to wrong telephone number information). can do.

According to the image forming apparatus of claim 8 , in an image forming apparatus having an Internet facsimile communication function, when an Internet facsimile is transmitted to another apparatus via the Internet, the user receives destination mail address information. Can be confirmed twice with the corresponding voice, and a predetermined process is executed for the wrong destination (= the destination corresponding to the wrong mail address information) (for example, sending an Internet facsimile). Can be effectively prevented.

  A facsimile apparatus (an example of an embodiment of an image forming apparatus) according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The facsimile apparatus according to the present invention will be described using an example in which image data of an original is transmitted by a facsimile communication function, but the image data is transmitted by another communication function (for example, an Internet facsimile communication function). The present invention can be applied even to an Internet facsimile machine.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a facsimile apparatus according to the present invention. That is, the facsimile apparatus 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 111, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 112, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 113, an image memory 114, a modem 115, an NCU (Network Control Unit) 116, A codec (CODEC: Coder and Decoder) 117, a reading unit 118, a recording unit 119, an operation unit 120, a display unit 121, and a speaker 122 (part of the first audio output unit and part of the second audio output unit) The units 111 to 122 are communicably connected via a bus 123.

  The CPU 111 functions as a control unit that controls the units 112 to 122 constituting the facsimile apparatus 1 in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM 113. The RAM 112 functions as a work area for the CPU 111. The ROM 113 stores the control program. The image memory 114 stores transmitted / received image data, image data read by the reading unit 118, and the like.

  The modem 115 is, for example, an ITU-T (International Telecommunication Union) recommendation V.3. Modulation and demodulation of transmission / reception data according to the 34 standard or the like. The NCU 116 is a line network control device that controls a telephone line (an example of a communication line) to make or cut a call, and is connected to a G3 facsimile via a PSTN (Public Switched Telephony Networks) 21. The device 22 (corresponding to another device) is communicably connected. The codec 117 performs encoding and decoding of image data. That is, the image data of the document read by the reading unit 118 is encoded by the MH, MR method or the like for transmission, and the image data received from the outside is decoded.

  The reading unit 118 reads image data of a document, and includes, for example, a CCD color line sensor, an A / D converter, an image processing circuit, and the like. The recording unit 119 performs an image forming process (printing process) on the received image data or the like on a recording sheet. For example, an electrophotographic type is applied. The operation unit 120 includes an input key such as a numeric keypad on which a user inputs information, a touch panel, and the like, and various input operations by the user are performed via the operation unit 120. The display unit 121 includes, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) arranged in parallel with the operation unit 120, and functions as a display unit that displays various screen information. The speaker 122 outputs sound to the outside.

  The facsimile apparatus 1 having the above-described configuration has a facsimile function, and transmits and receives image data to and from the G3 facsimile apparatus 22 via the PSTN 21 by the facsimile function.

  FIG. 2 is a functional configuration diagram illustrating an example of a main part (corresponding to a communication control device) of the present invention. The CPU 111 of the facsimile apparatus 1 functionally includes a destination receiving unit 111a (corresponding to a destination receiving unit), a prohibition setting unit 111b (corresponding to a prohibition setting unit), and a first voice output unit 111c (of the first voice output unit). A process accepting unit 111d (corresponding to a process accepting unit), a second audio output unit 111e (corresponding to a second audio output unit), a confirmation accepting unit 111f (corresponding to a confirmation accepting unit), An execution permission unit 111g (corresponding to an execution permission unit) and a process execution unit 111h are provided.

  The RAM 112 of the facsimile apparatus 1 functionally includes a destination information storage unit 112a (corresponding to a destination storage unit), a setting information storage unit 112b, and a voice information storage unit 112c.

Here, the CPU 111 reads out and executes a control program stored in advance in the ROM 113 or the like, so that the destination reception unit 111a, the prohibition setting unit 111b, the first audio output unit 111c, the process reception unit 111d, and the second audio output unit. 111e, a confirmation receiving unit 111f, an execution permission unit 111g, and a function execution unit 111h. The RAM 112 includes a destination information storage unit 112a, a setting information storage unit 112b, and a voice information storage unit 112c.
It is made to function as a functional unit including

  Next, each functional unit of the facsimile machine 1 will be described. The destination receiving unit 111a is information for identifying a destination, and receives destination identification information including a plurality of characters via the operation unit 120. In addition, the destination receiving unit 111a receives destination identification information for each character constituting the destination identification information. Specifically, here, a case will be described in which the destination identification information is telephone number information of a destination (facsimile transmission destination). In this case, the destination reception unit 111a sets the destination telephone number information for each digit. In addition, for example, it is received via a numeric keypad disposed on the operation unit 120.

  Further, the destination reception unit 111a displays abbreviated number information (or abbreviated key identification information) and a destination name (for example, company name, department name, personal name, etc.) corresponding to the destination telephone number information, for example, a display unit A button or the like is displayed on the LCD provided in 121, and is received by receiving a press (= selection operation input) of the button or the like via a touch panel provided in the operation unit 120.

  Furthermore, the destination receiving unit 111a is configured to be capable of receiving a plurality of pieces of destination identification information (here, telephone number information or abbreviated number information). Specifically, here, the destination receiving unit 111a receives a plurality of telephone number information (or abbreviated number information), and as a result, the same image is displayed on a plurality of corresponding (for example, five) destinations. It is configured to be able to transmit data. That is, the destination receiving unit 111a continuously receives telephone number information (or abbreviated number information) of a plurality of destinations, and receives telephone number information (the abbreviated number stored in the destination information storage unit 112a) of the image data. Phone number information corresponding to the information) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (hereinafter referred to as a temporary destination storage area: not shown), and the process execution unit 111h stores a plurality of information stored in the RAM 112 as will be described later. The destination telephone numbers are sequentially read out, the read out telephone numbers are called, the communication is enabled, and the same image data is transmitted.

  That is, when registering an abbreviated number (and destination name) (hereinafter referred to as registration processing), the destination accepting unit 111a accepts the destination telephone number information, the abbreviated number information, and the destination name. As will be described later, the processed information is registered by being stored in the destination information storage unit 112a by the processing execution unit 111h. Further, when transmitting a facsimile (hereinafter referred to as transmission processing), the destination receiving unit 111a receives destination telephone number information (or receives either shortened number information or a destination name). The corresponding telephone number information is read out from the destination information storage unit 112a), and a facsimile is transmitted by the processing execution unit 111h to the received telephone number as will be described later.

  The prohibition setting unit 111b is configured to set whether to prohibit the audio output of the first audio output unit 111c and the second audio output unit 111e, respectively. Specifically, here, the prohibition setting unit 111b displays buttons such as output ON and output OFF on the LCD provided on the display unit 121, and outputs ON via the touch panel provided on the operation unit 120. In response to pressing of the output OFF button or the like (= selection operation input), whether to prohibit the audio output of the first audio output unit 111c and the second audio output unit 111e is set, and the set result is displayed. The information is stored in the setting information storage unit 112b. For example, when output OFF is set for the first audio output, audio output from the first audio output unit 111c is prohibited (= no audio output is performed from the first audio output unit 111c). .

  The first voice output unit 111c outputs a voice corresponding to the received destination identification information each time the destination reception unit 111a receives destination identification information (here, destination telephone number information). The first voice output unit 111c outputs a voice corresponding to each received character information every time the destination receiving unit 111a receives information about each character constituting the destination identification information. Furthermore, when a plurality of pieces of destination identification information are received by the destination reception unit 111a, the first audio output unit 111c receives the received destination identification every time one destination identification information is received by the destination reception unit 111a. The sound corresponding to the information is output. However, when the prohibition setting unit 111b is set not to output audio to the first audio output unit 111c, the first audio output unit 111c follows the setting (outputs audio). do not do).

  Specifically, here, each time the destination reception unit 111a receives the destination telephone number information, the first voice output unit 111c corresponds to the destination telephone number information for each digit. The voice to be read is read from the voice information storage unit 112 c and output through the speaker 122. Further, when the destination reception unit 111a receives the registered abbreviated number information, the first audio output unit 111c receives the received destination every time one destination identification information is received by the destination reception unit 111a. Voice corresponding to the identification information (here, voice corresponding to destination name information and telephone number information stored in the destination information storage unit 112a) is output via the speaker 122.

  The process accepting unit 111d accepts execution instruction information which is information for instructing execution of a predetermined process (here, registration process or transmission process) after the destination accepting information is accepted by the destination accepting part 111a. It is. Specifically, when executing the transmission process, the process receiving unit 111d receives the execution instruction information when the start key is pressed via the start key provided in the operation unit 120, and performs registration processing. , The process accepting unit 111d accepts the execution instruction information when the abbreviated number is pressed via the numeric keypad of the operation unit 120.

  The second sound output unit 111e outputs sound corresponding to the destination identification information when the execution instruction information is received by the process receiving unit 111d. However, when the prohibition setting unit 111b is set not to output audio to the second audio output unit 111e, the second audio output unit 111e follows the setting (outputs audio). do not do).

  Specifically, when the execution instruction information is received by the process receiving unit 111d, the second audio output unit 111e is configured to receive the destination telephone number when the destination receiving unit 111a receives the destination telephone number information. The voice corresponding to the information is read from the voice information storage unit 112 c and output through the speaker 122. When the registered short number information is received by the destination receiving unit 111a, the second audio output unit 111e receives the voice (here, the destination) corresponding to the destination identification information received by the destination receiving unit 111a. The voice corresponding to the destination name information and the telephone number information stored in the information storage unit 112a) is output via the speaker 122.

  The confirmation accepting unit 111f accepts confirmation information for confirming that the sound output by the second sound output unit 111e matches the destination identification information desired by the user. Here, the confirmation accepting unit 111f accepts confirmation information when the start key is pressed via the start key provided in the operation unit 120 after the sound is output by the second sound output unit 111e. It is.

  The execution permission unit 111g permits execution of a predetermined process (in this case, a registration process or a transmission process) by the process execution unit 111h only when confirmation information is received by the confirmation reception unit 111f.

  The process execution unit 111h executes a predetermined process (here, a registration process or a transmission process) when execution of a predetermined process (here, a registration process or a transmission process) is permitted by the execution permission unit 111g. It is.

  The destination information storage unit 112a stores destination identification information, destination name information, and abbreviated number information in association with each other. Here, the destination information storage unit 112a stores the destination name information, the destination telephone number information, and the abbreviated number information that have been registered by the processing execution unit 111h in association with each other.

  The setting information storage unit 112b stores a setting as to whether or not the audio output of the first audio output unit 111c and the second audio output unit 111e set by the prohibition setting unit 111b is prohibited. .

  The audio information storage unit 112c stores audio data corresponding to the audio output by the first audio output unit 111c and the second audio output unit 111e. For example, the voice information storage unit 112c stores “zero”, “ichi” to “kyu” as voice data corresponding to “0”, “1” to “9”. Note that the voice data stored in the voice information storage unit 112c may be stored in the ROM 113.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the facsimile apparatus 1. Here, for the sake of convenience, the prohibition setting unit 111b preliminarily sets whether to prohibit the audio output of the first audio output unit 111c and the second audio output unit 111e, and the setting information storage unit 112b. Is stored.

  First, the destination receiving unit 111a determines whether or not to perform registration processing such as a shortened number (S1). Here, if it is determined that the registration process is to be performed (S1: YES), the registration process is performed (S3, see FIG. 4). Conversely, if it is determined not to perform the registration process (S1: NO), or if the process of S3 ends, whether or not to send a facsimile (= execute the transmission process) by the destination reception unit 111a. Is determined (S5).

  If it is determined in S5 that the transmission process is to be executed (S5: YES), the destination receiving unit 111a determines whether or not to specify the destination using the abbreviated number (S7). Here, when it is determined that the abbreviated number is not used (= phone number is input) (S7: NO), a transmission process for inputting a telephone number (hereinafter referred to as a first transmission process) is performed (S9, FIG. 5). Conversely, if it is determined that the abbreviated number is used (S7: YES), a transmission process using the abbreviated number (hereinafter referred to as a second transmission process) is performed (S11, see FIG. 6).

  If NO is determined in S5, or if the processing in S9 or S11 is completed, the destination receiving unit 111a determines whether to receive a facsimile (S13). If it is determined that a facsimile is received (S13: YES), a reception process is executed (S15). Conversely, if NO is determined in S13, or if the process of S15 is completed, the process returns to S1, and the processes after S1 are repeatedly executed.

  FIG. 4 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the registration process executed in S3 of the flowchart shown in FIG. Here, for convenience, in the registration process, a case will be described in which the destination telephone number information and the abbreviated number information are associated and stored in the destination information storage unit 112a (that is, regarding the process of storing the destination name information in association with each other) , Omitting that description).

  First, the destination receiving unit 111a determines whether or not one digit of the destination telephone number information has been received via the operation unit 120 (S301). Here, when it is determined that one digit of the telephone number information is not accepted (S301: NO), the process is set to a standby state. Conversely, if it is determined that one digit of the telephone number information has been accepted (S301: YES), the first voice output unit 111c outputs a voice to the first voice output unit 111c by the prohibition setting unit 111b. Is determined (S303). If the setting for outputting sound has not been made (S303: NO), the process proceeds to S309.

  If it is set in S303 to output voice (S303: YES), the first voice output unit 111c stores voice data corresponding to one digit of the telephone number information received in S301. The data is read from the unit 112c (S305). Then, the first audio output unit 111c outputs audio corresponding to the read audio data via the speaker 122 (S307).

  Next, when the process of S307 is completed, or when NO is determined in S303, the process receiving unit 111d determines whether or not a shortened number is received via the operation unit 120. (S309). Here, when it is determined that the abbreviated number is not accepted (S309: NO), the process returns to S301, and the processes after S301 are repeatedly executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the abbreviated number has been accepted (S309: YES), the second audio output unit 111e makes a setting to output audio to the second audio output unit 111e by the prohibition setting unit 111b. It is determined whether or not it is present (S311). If the setting for outputting the sound is not made (S311: NO), the process proceeds to S317.

  In S311, if the setting for outputting voice is made (S311: YES), the second voice output unit 111e performs voice data corresponding to the whole telephone number information accepted in S301 (for example, telephone number information). Is information indicating a 10-digit telephone number, voice data corresponding to ten numbers) is read from the voice information storage unit 112c (S313). Then, the audio corresponding to the read audio data is output via the speaker 122 by the second audio output unit 111e (S315).

  Subsequently, when the process of S315 is completed, or when NO is determined in S311, confirmation information is accepted by the confirmation accepting unit 111f via the operation unit 120 (= start key is pressed). Whether or not is determined (S317). If it is determined that confirmation information has not been received (for example, the cancel key has been pressed) (S317: NO), the process is returned. Conversely, if it is determined that the confirmation information has been accepted (S319: YES), the processing execution unit 111h causes the destination information storage unit 112a to store the telephone number information accepted in S301 and the shortened number information accepted in S309. Are stored in association with each other (S319), and the process is returned.

  FIG. 5 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the first transmission process executed in S9 of the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the destination receiving unit 111a determines whether or not one digit of the destination telephone number information has been received via the operation unit 120 (S901). Here, when it is determined that one digit of the telephone number information is not accepted (S901: NO), the process is set to a standby state. Conversely, if it is determined that one digit of the telephone number information has been accepted (S901: YES), the first voice output unit 111c outputs a voice to the first voice output unit 111c by the prohibition setting unit 111b. It is determined whether or not the setting is made (S903). Here, when the setting for outputting the sound is not made (S903: NO), the process proceeds to S909.

  In S903, when the setting for outputting the voice is made (S903: YES), the first voice output unit 111c stores the voice data corresponding to one digit of the telephone number information accepted in S901 in the voice information storage. The data is read from the unit 112c (S905). Then, the first sound output unit 111c outputs sound corresponding to the read sound data via the speaker 122 (S907).

  Next, when the processing of S907 is completed, or when NO is determined in S903, whether or not the execution instruction information is received by the processing receiving unit 111d via the operation unit 120 (the start key is set). It is determined whether or not it has been pressed (S909). If it is determined that the start key has not been pressed (S909: NO), the process returns to S901, and the processes after S901 are repeatedly executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start key is pressed (S709: YES), the second audio output unit 111e is set by the prohibition setting unit 111b to output audio to the second audio output unit 111e. It is determined whether or not it is present (S911). If the setting for outputting the sound is not made (S711: NO), the process proceeds to S917.

  On the other hand, when the setting for outputting the voice is made (S711: YES), the second voice output unit 111e uses the voice data corresponding to the whole telephone number information accepted in S901 (for example, the telephone number information is In the case of information indicating a 10-digit telephone number, voice data corresponding to ten numbers) is read from the voice information storage unit 112c (S913). Then, the audio corresponding to the read audio data is output via the speaker 122 by the second audio output unit 111e (S915).

  Subsequently, when the process of S915 is completed, or when NO is determined in S911, confirmation information is received by the confirmation receiving unit 111f via the operation unit 120 (= start key is pressed). Is determined (S917). If it is determined that confirmation information has not been received (for example, the cancel key has been pressed) (S917: NO), the process is returned. Conversely, if it is determined that the confirmation information has been accepted (S917: YES), the process execution unit 111h calls the telephone number accepted in S901, and the image data is transmitted as a facsimile (S919). Processing is returned.

  FIG. 6 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the second transmission process executed in S11 of the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the destination receiving unit 111a determines whether or not the abbreviated number information corresponding to the destination telephone number is received via the operation unit 120 (S1101). Here, if it is determined that the abbreviated number information is not accepted (S1101: NO), the process is set to a standby state. Conversely, if it is determined that the abbreviated number information has been accepted (S1101: YES), the first audio output unit 111c sets the prohibition setting unit 111b to output audio to the first audio output unit 111c. It is determined whether or not it has been made (S1103). If the setting for outputting sound is not made (S1103: NO), the process proceeds to S1109.

  On the other hand, when the setting for outputting the voice is made (S1103: YES), the destination name information and the telephone number information corresponding to the abbreviated number information accepted in S1101 are stored in the destination information by the first voice output unit 111c. The voice data corresponding to the destination name information and the telephone number information is read from the voice information storage unit 112c (S1105). Then, the first audio output unit 111c outputs audio corresponding to the read audio data via the speaker 122 (S1107).

  Next, when the processing of S1107 is completed, or when NO is determined in S1103, whether or not the execution instruction information is received by the processing receiving unit 111d via the operation unit 120 (the start key is set). It is determined whether or not the button has been pressed (S1109). If it is determined that the start key is not pressed (S1109: NO), the process returns to S1101, and the processes after S1101 are repeatedly executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start key is pressed (S1109: YES), the second audio output unit 111e is set by the prohibition setting unit 111b to output audio to the second audio output unit 111e. A determination is made as to whether or not (S1111). If the setting for outputting sound is not made (S1111: NO), the process proceeds to S1117.

  On the other hand, when the setting for outputting the voice is made (S1111: YES), the destination name information and the telephone number information corresponding to the abbreviated number information received in S1101 are displayed by the second voice output unit 111e as the destination information. The voice data corresponding to the destination name information and the telephone number information is read from the voice information storage unit 112c (S1113). Here, when there are a plurality (for example, five) of the abbreviated number information accepted in S1101, it corresponds to the destination name information and the telephone number information corresponding to the abbreviated number for the plurality (for example, five). Audio data is read out. Then, the audio corresponding to the read audio data is output through the speaker 122 by the second audio output unit 111e (S1115).

  Subsequently, when the processing of S1115 is completed, when NO is determined in S1111, or when YES is determined in S1121, which will be described later, confirmation is performed by the confirmation receiving unit 111f via the operation unit 120. It is determined whether information has been accepted (= start key has been pressed) (S1117). Here, when it is determined that the confirmation information is not received (for example, the cancel key is pressed) (S1117: NO), the destination receiving unit 111a receives an operation input via the operation unit 120, and It is determined whether or not to delete the destination (S1119).

  If it is determined that the destination is to be deleted (S1119: YES), the destination number information designated to be deleted in S1119 by the destination reception unit 111a, and destination name information and telephone number information corresponding to the shortened number information Are deleted from the temporary destination storage area of the RAM 112, and the destination receiving unit 111a determines whether or not the abbreviated number information received in S1101 remains in the temporary destination storage area of the RAM 112 (S1121). . In other words, when there are a plurality of the abbreviated number information accepted in S1101, even if one abbreviated number information is deleted, at least one abbreviated number information remains, and thus it corresponds to the remaining abbreviated number information. It is possible to send a facsimile to a destination.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the abbreviated number information remains (S1121: YES), the process returns to S1117. Conversely, if it is determined that the abbreviated number information does not remain (S1121: NO), the process returns to S1101, and the processes after S1101 are repeatedly executed. If it is determined that the confirmation information has been accepted (S1117: YES), the process execution unit 111h calls the telephone number corresponding to the abbreviated number accepted in S1101 (a plurality of abbreviated numbers in S1101). If accepted, calls are made sequentially to a plurality of telephone numbers corresponding to the plurality of abbreviated numbers), image data is transmitted as a facsimile (S1123), and the process is returned.

  In this way, every time address identification information (here, telephone number information) is received, a voice corresponding to the accepted telephone number information is output, and execution instruction information (here, the start key is pressed). Is received, the voice corresponding to the telephone number information is output. Therefore, the user can check the telephone number information twice with the corresponding voice, and the wrong destination (= It is effectively prevented that a predetermined process is performed on a destination corresponding to wrong telephone number information (in this case, a facsimile is transmitted or a short number and a destination name are registered).

  In addition, when execution instruction information (in this case, information indicating that the start key has been pressed) is received, in addition to the voice corresponding to the telephone number information, the voice corresponding to the destination name information is output. The user can confirm the destination by the voice corresponding to the destination name information in addition to the voice corresponding to the telephone number information, and executes a predetermined process for the wrong destination (here, the facsimile is used). Transmission or registration of abbreviated number and destination name) is more effectively prevented.

  In addition, every time information of each number constituting the telephone number information is received, a voice corresponding to each received number information is output, so that the user can specify a destination for each number constituting the telephone number information. This makes it possible to confirm, and it is further effectively prevented that a predetermined process is executed for the wrong destination (in this case, a facsimile is transmitted or a short number and a destination name are registered).

  In addition, every time the telephone number information corresponding to one destination is received, the voice corresponding to the received telephone number information is output. Therefore, when receiving a plurality of telephone number information (here, a plurality of destinations) (When the same image data is transmitted by facsimile at the same time), the destination can be confirmed for each telephone number information.

  Also, confirmation information (in this case, information indicating that the start key has been pressed) for confirming that the voice output by the second voice output unit 111e matches the destination identification information desired by the user is received. Only when the confirmation information is received, execution of a predetermined process (here, transmitting a facsimile or registering an abbreviated number and a destination name) is permitted, so the predetermined process is not executed until confirmation information is received. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively prevent the predetermined processing from being executed for the wrong destination.

  Furthermore, since it is set whether or not the audio output of the first audio output unit 111c and the second audio output unit 111e is prohibited, convenience is improved.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, The following forms may be sufficient. In the present embodiment, the case where the image forming apparatus is the facsimile apparatus 1 has been described. However, the image forming apparatus may be a multi-function machine having at least one of a facsimile function and an Internet facsimile function.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the destination identification information is telephone number information has been described. However, the destination identification information may be mail address information. That is, when the image data is transmitted to a predetermined mail address via the Internet (an example of a communication line) by the Internet facsimile function, and when the mail address is stored in association with the destination name information and the abbreviated number information. However, the present invention is applicable.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the first voice output unit 111c outputs voice corresponding to the telephone number information for each digit of the telephone number information has been described, but the voice is output by other methods. Form may be sufficient. For example, when the entire telephone number information is accepted, the first voice output unit 111c may collectively output the voice corresponding to the telephone number information, or the first voice output unit 111c may Alternatively, it is possible to divide the other numbers and output sounds corresponding to the numbers.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the process receiving unit 111d receives the execution instruction information by pressing the start key has been described, but the execution instruction information may be received by other methods. For example, it may be a form that accepts pressing of a specific key other than the start key, or a form that accepts pressing of a predetermined button displayed on the LCD.

Further, in the present embodiment, a description will be given of a case where the second voice output unit 111e outputs a voice corresponding to the destination name information and the telephone number information when the abbreviated number information registered by the destination receiving unit 111a is received. However, the second audio output unit 111e may output at least one of destination name information and telephone number information . In this case, the process is simplified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the destination information storage unit 112a stores the destination name information, the destination telephone number information, and the abbreviated number information in association with each other has been described. However, the abbreviated number information is associated with the telephone number information. It may be in the form of being attached and stored. In this case, the storage area is reduced. Further, the short number information may be stored in association with other information in addition to the destination name information and the destination telephone number information. For example, the name information and ID information of related parties are stored in association with the abbreviated number information, and when the abbreviated number is used, personal authentication is performed using the name information and the ID information, and shortened when the personal authentication is passed. It may be in a form that permits the use of a number.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the first audio output unit 111c and the second audio output unit 111e read out audio data from the audio information storage unit 112c and output audio is described. However, the first audio output unit 111c The second voice output unit 111e may perform voice synthesis processing to generate voice data and output the voice.

It is a block diagram which shows an example of the facsimile apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of the principal part of this invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of operation of the facsimile apparatus. It is a detailed flowchart which shows an example of the registration process performed by S3 of the flowchart shown in FIG. It is a detailed flowchart which shows an example of the 1st transmission process performed by S9 of the flowchart shown in FIG. It is a detailed flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd transmission process performed by S11 of the flowchart shown in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 Facsimile device (image forming device)
111 CPU (part of communication control device)
111a Destination reception unit (destination reception means)
111b Prohibition setting part (prohibition setting means)
111c 1st audio | voice output part (1st audio | voice output means)
111d Process reception part (process reception means)
111e 2nd audio | voice output part (2nd audio | voice output means)
111f Confirmation reception part (confirmation reception means)
111g execution permission section (execution permission means)
111h Processing execution unit 112 RAM
112a Destination information storage unit (destination storage means)
112b Setting information storage unit 112c Audio information storage unit 120 Operation unit 122 Speaker (a part of the first audio output unit and a part of the second audio output unit)

Claims (8)

A communication control device connected to another device so as to be able to transmit data via a communication line,
Information for identifying a destination, destination receiving means for receiving destination identification information consisting of a plurality of characters, and
A first audio output unit that outputs a sound corresponding to the received destination identification information each time the destination identification information is received by the destination reception unit;
A process accepting means for accepting execution instruction information, which is information for instructing execution of the transmission process of the data or the registration process of the destination identification information , after the addressee accepting information is accepted by the addressee accepting means;
In the case where the execution instruction information is received by the processing receiving means, a second voice that outputs the sound corresponding to the destination identification information is executed before executing the data transmission process or the destination identification information registration process . A communication control apparatus comprising: an audio output unit. A destination storage means for storing the destination identification information and the destination name information in association with each other;
2. The second voice output unit reads out destination name information corresponding to the destination identification information from the destination storage unit, and outputs a voice corresponding to the read destination name information. The communication control device according to 1. The destination receiving means receives the destination identification information for each character constituting the destination identification information,
The first voice output unit outputs a voice corresponding to information of each received character each time information of each character constituting the destination identification information is received by the destination reception unit. The communication control apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. The destination accepting means is configured to accept a plurality of destination identification information,
The said 1st audio | voice output means outputs the audio | voice corresponding to the received destination identification information, whenever the said destination identification information is received by the said destination reception means. The communication control apparatus in any one. Confirmation accepting means for accepting confirmation information confirming that the sound output by the second sound output means matches the destination identification information desired by the user;
2. An execution permission unit that permits execution of the data transmission process or the destination identification information registration process only when the confirmation information is received by the confirmation reception unit. The communication control apparatus in any one of -4. 6. The communication according to claim 1, further comprising prohibition setting means for setting whether to prohibit the output of at least one of the first voice output means and the second voice output means. Control device. Has a facsimile communication function,
The communication control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The communication line is a telephone line;
The image forming apparatus, wherein the destination identification information is destination telephone number information. Internet facsimile communication function
The communication control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The communication line is the Internet;
The image forming apparatus, wherein the destination identification information is destination mail address information.

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