JPH01137873A - Facsimile connecting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To omit a process deciding a program to be processed with a computer based on a transmitted original picture, to reduce the burden of a computer, and to attain efficiency by carrying out the input to the computer with the correspondence to the program to be processed for the transmitted original picture beforehand. CONSTITUTION:The transmitted original picture which is desired to be transmitted to a computer 4 is inputted from facsimile equipment 1, and once held in a storing part 6 of a facsimile connecting device 5. At such a time, processing information to indicate the contents of the processing to be processed by the computer 4 for the transmitted original picture, for example, a prescribed code number, is described beforehand at the prescribed position of the transmitted original picture. When a processing information identifying means 2 provided at the facsimile connecting device 5 identifies the processing information included in the transmitted original picture held in the storing part 6, a corresponding program activating means 3 instructs the activation of the corresponding program to be processed to the computer 4 based on the processing information identified by the processing identifying means 2. Thus, the burden of the computer 4 can be reduced.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Summary] The present invention is interposed between a facsimile device and a calculator, and when inputting a transmission original image into the calculator, the transmission original image is temporarily held in a storage unit, and the transmission original image is temporarily held in a storage unit and then transmitted between the facsimile device and the computer. Regarding the facsimile connection device that controls the connection with the facsimile device, input to the calculator is made in advance in correspondence with the program that should process the original transmission image, so that the computer can perform processing based on the original transmission image. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a facsimile connection device that eliminates the process of determining the program to be executed, reduces the burden on the computer, and improves efficiency. processing information identification means for identifying processing information indicating the type;
and corresponding program starting means for instructing the calculator to input the transmitted original image from the storage unit to the calculator and start a program for performing corresponding processing based on the processing information identified by the identification means. be.

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a facsimile connection device, and more particularly, the present invention relates to a facsimile connection device that is interposed between a facsimile device and a computer that scans an original image to be transmitted, converts shading, etc. into electrical signals, transmits the same, and reproduces an image that is substantially the same as the original image to be transmitted on the transmitting side. The present invention also relates to a facsimile connection device that temporarily holds the transmission original image in a storage section when inputting the transmission original image into the calculator, and controls the connection between the facsimile machine and the calculator.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, there has been a facsimile connection device shown in FIG. 5 that is interposed between a facsimile device and a computer and performs connection control such as inputting the original transmission image from the facsimile device to the computer.

The facsimile connection device 52 is the facsimile device 51
The facsimile device 51 has a data storage file 53 that temporarily holds the transmission original image inputted from the facsimile device 51, and allows the facsimile device 51 to be used as an input/output terminal device for the calculator 54.

According to this example, the original image to be transmitted as data input from the facsimile device 51 is sent to the facsimile connection device 52.
The transmission original image is temporarily stored in the data storage file 53 of the computer 54, and is sent to the computer 54 by a facsimile input application (application program) of the computer 54, and processed according to the application.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) By the way, the data input from the facsimile device 51 via the conventional facsimile connection device 52 and stored in the data storage file 53 of the H facsimile connection device 52 is generally 1 The information is input into the calculator 54 using various input applications.

Therefore, in order to process the data that is the captured original transmission image, the calculator 54 must run an application that is separate from the application used for input to the calculator 54 and examine the contents of the input data. It is necessary to search for what is determined to be necessary (according to differences in data formats, for example), which poses a problem in that a large burden is placed on the calculator 54.

Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and enables a calculator to input data input from a facsimile machine to the calculator for each application that should process the data. The purpose is to provide a facsimile connection device that reduces the burden on the calculator and allows individual processing by omitting the process of determining the application that the calculator supports based on the input data. It is something that

[Means for solving problems]

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is provided between a facsimile machine 1 and a calculator 4, as shown in FIG.
Processing performed by the calculator 4 on the original image included in the original image to be transmitted in the facsimile connection device 5 that temporarily stores the original image to be transmitted in the storage unit 6 and controls the connection between the facsimile device 1 and the calculator 4. processing information identification means 2 for identifying processing information indicating the type of processing information; and a calculator 4 for transmitting original images from the storage section 6 based on the processing information identified by the identification means 2.
A corresponding program starting means 3 is provided for instructing the calculator 4 to input data to the computer and start a program for performing corresponding processing.

[Effect]

A transmission original image desired to be transmitted to the calculator 4 is input from the facsimile device 1 and is temporarily held in the storage section 6 of the facsimile connection device 5.

At that time, the transmission original image includes processing information indicating the content of processing to be performed on the transmission original image by the calculator 4 in advance;
For example, a predetermined code number is written at a predetermined position on the original image to be transmitted.

A processing information identifying means 2 provided in the facsimile connection device 5 identifies the processing information included in the transmission original image held in the storage section 6.

Then, the corresponding program starting means 3 provided in the facsimile connection device 5 instructs the calculator 4 to start a corresponding program to perform the corresponding process based on the processing information identified by the process identifying means 2. will be carried out.

That is, according to the present invention, by the facsimile connection device 5 identifying the processing information included in the transmitted original image,
The calculator 4 can be instructed to start the corresponding program without bothering the calculator 4.

〔Example〕

Next, examples of the present invention will be described.

As shown in FIG. 2, the overall equipment configuration according to this embodiment includes a plurality of facsimile machines 11a, llb, and llc for inputting the original image to be transmitted, and the facsimile machine 1.
A computer facsimile connection device 15 that controls connection of various inputs to enable input of transmission original images from 1a, llb, and llc to a host computer 14 (described later), and various measurements for evaluating the performance of subnetworks. a network measurement center 18 that collects and analyzes data, and a communication control processing device that controls communication connections.
ion control processor) 1
7, and various applications (
A host computer 14 that performs processing according to the application program)
, an output storage section 19 for storing the transmission original image processed by the host computer 14, and a communication network 16 for connecting various facsimile devices 11a, llb, llc and the facsimile connection device 15. .

Here, the communication network 16 includes a public network 16a and a dedicated line 16b, and includes a public 1iIi! l 16 a, for example, DDX
-PS (NTT's public digital data switching network, packet switching service), DDX-CS (NTT's public digital data switching network, circuit switching service), public telephone network (analog network) or F network (analog network, fax net) etc.

Furthermore, it is assumed that the facsimile connection device 15 related to Ken Honjitsuo is capable of connecting up to eight lines.

FIG. 3 shows the facsimile connection device 1 according to this embodiment.
5 details are shown below.

The facsimile connection device 15 includes a CPU and its programs, which serve as the corresponding program starting means 3 and instruct the host computer 14 to start up a corresponding application (application program) and perform various controls regarding the facsimile connection device 15. main control unit 15a and facsimile machines 11a and llb.

Regarding the transmission original image inputted from the facsimile device 11c, a communication control unit 15d performs communication control such as reception according to the model of the facsimile device (Gl, G2.G3.G4, etc.), and transmits the transmission original image as data inputted from the facsimile device 11a. a storage section 15e for temporarily holding the facsimile device 11;
An image processing section 15b performs image processing such as enlargement, reduction, cropping, density conversion, etc. according to the application when inputting the transmitted original image stored in the storage section 15e from the facsimile device 11a to the facsimile device 11a. Character reading for reading predetermined characters from the input original transmission image, or reading processing information indicating the content of processing for the transmission original image from the transmission original image as the processing information identification means 2, and notifying the main control unit 15a. 15c.

FIG. 4 shows an example of a form scanned by the facsimile machine 11a as an original image to be transmitted.

The form format according to this embodiment includes, as header information 40 on the first page of the transmission original image, a telephone number 41 indicating the transmission source of the transmission original image, and the type of application for which the transmission original image is to be processed. An application identifier (code number) 42 as processing information for displaying is written at a predetermined position on the transmission/original image. Here, the telephone number 41 is displayed because it may be necessary for sending abnormality notifications, reception confirmations, and the like.

This embodiment operates as follows.

When using this embodiment, first, as shown in FIG. 4, a process is performed in which the telephone number of the transmission source and the type of application desired to process the original image are indicated in a predetermined position of the original image to be transmitted. Enter the above-mentioned identifier as information.

The original image containing the processing information is scanned by the facsimile machine 11a shown in FIG. 2 or 3, and communicated as a transmitted original image. 116 to the facsimile connection device 15, received by the communication control section 15d, and temporarily held in the storage section 15e.

Regarding the transmission original image held in the storage unit 15e, the character reading unit 15c as the processing information identification means 2 reads an application identifier as processing information written in a predetermined position of the transmission original image, and based on the identifier, the corresponding program activation means The main control unit 15a as No. 3 instructs the host computer 14 to start a corresponding application.

According to the activated application, if necessary, the image processing unit 15 of the facsimile connection device 15
b allows you to cut out the necessary portion, or to enlarge or reduce it.

Furthermore, if necessary, the character reading section 15c can also read the characters.

The transmission original image processed by the host computer 14 according to the application is held in the output storage section 19.

In this manner, in this embodiment, the original image to be transmitted can be input from the storage section 15e of the facsimile connection device 15 to the host computer 14 using separate applications. Therefore, by using the image processing section 15b and character reading section 15c provided in the facsimile connection device during input, processing such as character reading, image cutting, density conversion, etc. can be performed in the facsimile connection device 15. This makes it possible to improve processing efficiency and reduce the burden on computers.

(Effects of the Invention) As explained above, the facsimile connection device according to the present invention starts the corresponding program on the calculator by identifying the processing information included in the transmitted original image. When inputting a transmission original image from the connection device to the computer, it is possible to specify a program by which the transmission original image is to be processed. Therefore, the corresponding program can be activated without bothering the computer, so that the burden on the computer can be reduced and the processing efficiency of the computer can be improved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of the principle of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a block diagram of the overall equipment configuration according to the embodiment, Fig. 3 is a block diagram of the equipment composition according to the embodiment, and Fig. 4 is an example of the form format according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a conventional facsimile connection device. 1.11...Facsimile machine 2 (15c)...Processing information identification means (character reading section) 3 (15a)...Compatible program starting means (main control section) 4.14...(Host) calculation Device 5.15...Facsimile connection device 6.15e...Storage section

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A storage unit (6) that is interposed between the facsimile machine (1) and the calculator (4) and stores the original image transmitted from the facsimile machine (1).
) for controlling the connection between the facsimile device (1) and the calculator (4);
5), processing information identification means (2) for identifying processing information indicating the type of processing to be performed by the calculator (4) on the original image included in the original image to be transmitted; Based on the processing information, the computer (4) inputs the transmitted original image from the storage section (6) to the computer (4) and starts a program that performs the corresponding processing.
4) A facsimile connection device characterized in that it is provided with corresponding program starting means (3) for instructing.