JPH0352359A - fax machine - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a facsimile device, and particularly to a facsimile device connected to an ISDN network.

[Prior Art] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating conventional confidential communication control. In the figure, the management table 1003 has the following information registered in advance.
It remembers the box pick-up used by the recipient and the password known only to the recipient. This box pick-up is also separately notified to the sender.

The sending device specifies a box pick-up via the communication line 1001 and sends confidential image information.

The receiving device stores the received image information in a confidential box 1002.
1003, and the storage address, transmission management information such as the transmission source (terminal) number, and the sender abbreviation are stored in the management table 1003.

The sending device ends all processing upon completion of sending the confidential image information. The receiving device displays to the recipient that the box pick-up and confidential information has been received, and notifies the recipient that the information is confidential. The recipient then enters his/her own box number and password. Collation part 1 00
4 compares the input data with the registered data and generates a permission signal if they match. As a result, the receiving device outputs (prints) the confidential image of the confidential box 1002.

In this way, the conventional sending device cannot be aware of any circumstances after the image information has been sent, and therefore the sender does not know whether or not the recipient has actually obtained the confidential information. For example, if the device breaks down before the recipient gets the image, or if the recipient forgets to print the image, the sender has no way of knowing. This leaves the sender feeling uneasy and is not good for handling important confidential documents.

Furthermore, the image may not be sent because the confidential box of the receiving side device is full. Even in such a case, it would be cruel to force the sender to simply wait.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The present invention eliminates the above-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art, and its purpose is to provide a facsimile machine that allows the sender to know that the receiver has obtained the information. It is about providing.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the facsimile apparatus of the present invention includes a storage means for storing image data and its transmission management information, and a prior notice of the transmission management information to the receiving side apparatus. The outline of the present invention is to include a notification means and a transmission means for transmitting image data corresponding to the transmission management information in response to an incoming call from the receiving side device.

Furthermore, in order to achieve the above object, the facsimile apparatus of the present invention includes a storage means for storing received transmission management information;
The outline of the present invention is to include a calling/receiving means for making a call to the sending side device using the transmission management information in the storage means and receiving the corresponding image data by operation.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the facsimile apparatus of the present invention includes a transmitting means for transmitting image data and its transmission management information, and a permission notification for transmitting a print permission notification upon receipt of a print permission request from a receiving device. The outline is to provide the means.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the facsimile apparatus of the present invention includes a storage means for storing received image data and its transmission management information, and a print permission request is sent to the sending device according to the transmission management information of the storage means by an operation. The outline of the present invention is to include a control means for making a call and printing the image data in the storage means upon receiving a print permission notification from the sending device.

[Operation] In the above configuration, the storage means stores the image data and its transmission management information, and the notification means notifies the receiving side apparatus of the transmission management information in advance. Then, the transmitting means transmits image data corresponding to the transmission management information in response to an incoming call from the receiving device.

Further, in the above configuration, the storage means stores the received transmission management information. Then, the calling/receiving means makes a call to the sending device using the transmission management information in the storage means and receives the corresponding image data.

Further, in the above configuration, the transmitting means transmits the image data and its transmission management information. Then, the permission notification means transmits a print permission notification in response to a print permission request from the receiving device.

Further, in the above configuration, the storage means stores the received image data and its transmission management information. Then, the control means operates to issue a print permission request to the sending device according to the transmission management information in the storage device, and prints the image data in the storage device upon receiving a print permission notification from the sending device.

[Description of Embodiments] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment. The facsimile device in FIG. 1 is shown functioning as a sending device. In the figure, 101 is a CPU that performs main control of the facsimile machine, and 102 is a CPU I.
RO that stores the communication control program shown in FIG. 5 or 8 and 10 that O 1 executes as a sending device.
M, 103 is an I/O interface, 104 is a group of keys (not shown) provided in the console section, 105 is a display device (LCD) also provided in the console section, and 106 is an image memory (confidential box) for storing confidential image data. )
, 107 is C. RAM used by P U 101 as a work area, 108 is an image transmission management table provided in the RAM 107, {09 is also an image reception management table, 11
0 is a control circuit that controls the input/output device, 111 is a scanner that reads the original image, 112 is a printer that outputs (prints) the image data in the image memory 106, and 113 is an IS
This is a communication control device that communicates with the DN network.

Note that the configuration shown by the dotted line in the figure is not necessary if the device functions only as a transmitting device.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the facsimile machine according to the embodiment. The facsimile device in FIG. 2 is shown functioning as a receiving device, and most of the facsimile devices are substantially the same as those in FIG. 1. However, ROM2 02 is CPU 2 0' 1
6 or 9 and 1 executed by the receiving side device.
It stores the communication control program shown in Figure 1. Further, the configuration shown by the dotted line in the figure is not necessary when functioning only as a receiving side device.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the storage structure of the image transmission management table 108 of the embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the image reception management table 209 of the embodiment.
FIG.

In FIG. 3, the sender sets in advance the confidential box pick-up that he or she will use in the box number column 301 and registers his or her password in the password column 302. Further, in FIG. 4, the recipient sets in advance the confidential box pick-up that he or she will use in the box pick-up column 401 and registers his or her password in the password column 402. Note that the receiver also informs the sender of the set confidential box pick-up. Other elements of the management table will become clear from the description below.

[First Embodiment] The first embodiment relates to a case where a recipient who receives a confidential advance notice manually sends and receives image data at any time.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the communication control procedure of the transmitting side device of the first embodiment, FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the communication control procedure of the receiving side device of the first embodiment, and FIG. 7 is the information of the first embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram explaining the flow.

In FIG. 5 (sending side device), in step S1, it is determined whether or not there is a transmission request. If it is a transmission request, the original is read in step S3 and the image data is stored in the image memory 106. In step S4, a management number is assigned to the stored image data and stored in the management number column 303. Furthermore, the storage address of the image data is entered in the storage address column 310 of image information.
The destination (terminal) number to which the image data is to be sent is stored in the destination number column 304, and the abbreviation of the destination is stored in the destination abbreviation column 305. Also, the other party's box pick-up column 306
The recipient's box/box is known to the recipient in advance.
Memorize the pick-up.

In step S5, the destination number in the destination number field 304 is read out and a call is made. In step S6, advance notice is given to the effect that confidential transmission is prepared using the D channel. At that time, the caller (terminal) number, caller abbreviation, box pick-up in the box number field 301, and management number in the management number field 303 are notified. In step S7, time 1 column 308
Record the time when the confidential notice was given.

On the other hand, when the receiving device (Fig. 6) receives a call,
In step S21, it is determined whether or not it is a confidential notice. If it is a confidential notice, the confidential notice is received via the D channel in step S23. In step S24, a management number is assigned for convenience in order to manage the image data scheduled to be received, and this is stored in the management number column 403. Furthermore, the destination number that is the source of the image data is entered in the destination number field 404, the abbreviation of the destination is entered in the destination abbreviation field 405, and the destination's box and pick-up information, which is management information at the sending source, is entered in the destination's box and address field. Similarly, the management number of the other party is stored in the number field 406 and the management number of the other party is stored in the management number field 407 of the other party. In step S25, the time when the confidential advance notice was received is stored in the time 1 column 408. In step S26, according to the management information in the image reception management table 209, a message to the effect of a confidential box pick-up and a confidential preview notification is displayed and notified to the recipient.

Furthermore, in step S22, it is determined whether the request for confidential printing is from the console. If the request is for confidential printing, in step S27, the recipient enters his or her box number and password in order to receive confidential image data. In step S28, the registered box number in the box number field 401 and the registered password in the password field 402 are compared against the input. In step S29, it is determined whether or not there is a match. If there is a match, it is a print request from the person in question, and the process advances to step S30, where the destination number in the destination number field 404 is read out and a call is made to the sending device. In step S31, G4 is connected via the B channel.
Request transmission of confidential image data according to the protocol.

At that time, the caller number, the caller abbreviation, the box pick-up in the box pick-up field 401, the box pick-up in the recipient's box number field 406, and the recipient's management number field 4.
We will also notify you of the management number 07. In step S31, image data is received via the B channel, and the printer 21
2 to print out. In step S32, the communication mode used for image data communication is recorded in the communication mode column 411, and the image communication time is recorded in the time 2 column 409. If it is determined in step S29 that there is no match, the process advances to step S34, where a display indicating that printout is not permitted is displayed.

On the other hand, due to the call in step S30 above, the sending device (
In step S2 of FIG. 5), an incoming call is determined. The flow advances to step S8, where the caller number, caller abbreviation, box pick-up in the box pick-up column 401, box pick-up in the recipient's box number column 406, and the other party are sent from the receiving device via the B channel. Previous control number column 4
Receive the management number 07. In step S9, the received information is compared with the box pick-up in the box number column 301, the management number in the management number column 303, and the box pick-up in the destination box pick-up column 306, respectively. Step S
In IO, it is determined whether or not there is a match. If there is a match, the process advances to step Sll, and transmission of the image data stored in the box pick-up field 301 is started via the B channel. In step SL2, the transmission is completed, and in step 313
Then, the communication mode used when communicating the image data is stored in the communication mode column 311, and the communication time is stored in the time 2 column 309. Further, if it is determined in step SIO that there is no match, the process proceeds to step Sl4 and communication is interrupted.

Note that the sender can check the transmission status of the confidential image data by printing out or displaying the list in the management table 108. Particularly in the case of confidential circulars, there is an advantage in that the transmission status to multiple recipients can be checked all at once using Nost or the like.

[Second Embodiment] The second embodiment combines the functions of the first embodiment and a function of transmitting or not transmitting image data together with a confidential preview notification depending on the free space of the image memory of the receiving device. Regarding the case where selection is made possible.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the communication control procedure of the sending device in the second embodiment, FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the communication control procedure of the receiving device in the second embodiment, and FIG. 12 is the flowchart showing the communication control procedure of the receiving device in the second embodiment. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the flow of information. Incidentally, the same steps as in FIGS. 5 and 6 are given the same numbers, and the explanation thereof will be omitted.

In the transmitting side device (FIG. 8), in step S5, the destination number in the destination number column 304 is read out and a call is made in order to give a confidential advance notice, and in step S51, a selection operation is performed on the transmitting side.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the selection operation on the transmitting side.

The first option is to wait for a call to be received from the recipient, similar to the first embodiment. That is, when the call reception mode is selected in step S510, a confidential advance notice is sent via the D channel to the effect that confidential transmission is available in step S515, and the caller number, caller abbreviation, and box pick-up fields are also displayed. 301 and the management number in the management number column 303.

The second option is to transmit the image data without waiting for a call from the recipient to be received. That is, if the call/receive mode is not selected in step S510, the process advances to step S511, and an attempt is made to start transmitting image data via the B channel and in accordance with the G4 protocol. Step S51
In step 2, it is determined whether the image data can be stored in the confidential box of the receiving device. If there is no space in the confidential box and image data cannot be sent, the process advances to step S513 and the image sending protocol is interrupted. In this case, before interrupting the protocol, the sending device notifies the caller number, caller abbreviation, box pick-up in the box pick-up field 301, and management number in the management number field 303, and sends a confidential notice. Then, in step S7, the time of the confidential preview notification is recorded in the time 1 column 308.

If there is space in the confidential box and the image data can be sent, the process advances to step S514, where image transmission is started via the B channel and in accordance with the G4 protocol, and the image data is stored in the confidential box of the receiving device. Terminates the image transmission protocol.

In this case, the sender number, caller abbreviation, box pick-up in the box pick-up field 301, and management number in the management number field 303 are also notified, a confidential preview is notified, and the image is also sent. Then, in step S7, the image transmission time is recorded in the time 1 column 308.

On the other hand, in the receiving side device (FIG. 9), step S72
In the case of receiving image data, the image data is received via the B channel and stored in the image memory 206. In step 373, a convenient management number is assigned to manage the received image data and stored in the management number column 403. In addition, the destination number that is the source of the image data is entered in the destination number column 404, and the abbreviation of the destination is also entered in the destination abbreviation column 405.
The destination's box pick-up, which is management information at the sender, is stored in the destination's box number column 406, and the destination's management number is stored in the destination's management number column 4o7.

Further, in step S74, a selection operation is performed on the receiving side.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the selection operation on the receiving side. The CPU 201 makes the following selections depending on whether image data is stored in the confidential box 206.

The first option is that the confidential notice was given, but the confidential box 20
This is a case where no image data is stored in 6. That is,
In the determination in step S740, the image information storage address column 41
If the storage address of the received image data is not recorded in 0, the process advances to step S741, and a request is made to transmit the confidential image data via the B channel in accordance with the G4 protocol. At that time, the receiving device inputs the caller's number, the caller's abbreviation, the box pick-up in the box pick-up field 401, the box pick-up in the recipient's box number field 406, and the management number in the recipient's management number field 407. I will also let you know.

The second selection is when image data is stored in the confidential box 206 together with the confidential notice.

That is, if it is determined in step S740 that the storage address of the received image data is recorded in the image information storage address column 410, the process advances to step S742, and further requests permission to print out the image data confidentially received via the D channel. do. At that time, the receiving device receives the caller number, caller abbreviation, box pick-up in the box pick-up field 401, box pick-up in the recipient's box pick-up field 406,
The management number in the management number field 407 of the other party is also notified.

On the other hand, in the transmitting side device (FIG. 8), step S15
In the determination of step 3, since it is not an image transmission request, step 35 is performed.
Proceed to step 3, and enter the caller number, caller abbreviation, and box number field 401 notified by the receiving device on the D channel.
box pick-up, opponent's box pick-up column 40
6, the management number in the management number column 407 of the other party, etc. are received. In step S54, these received data and the box pick-up column 3 in the management table 103 are
01, the management number in the management number field 303, and the box number in the recipient's box number field 306. In step S55, it is determined whether or not there is a match. If there is a match, the process advances to step S56, and a printout permission signal is sent via the D channel.

Communication is completed in step S57. In step S58, the communication time of the printout permission signal is entered in the time 2 column 309.
recorded in

On the other hand, in the receiving measuring device (Fig. 11), step S
This permission signal is received at 743, and the image data in the confidential box 206 is printed out. Then, in step S25, this time is recorded in the time 2 column 409.

If no match is found in step S55 in the transmitting device (FIG. 8), the process advances to step S59, and a printout disapproval is transmitted via the D channel. In step S60, transmission is completed. Therefore, in this case, the receiving device cannot print out.

The sender also uses the management table 10 obtained in the above explanation.
Print out or display the list in step 8 to check the transmission status of the confidential image data.

In the above embodiment, the transmitting side device, the sender, the receiving side device,
Although the case where the number of recipients is one to one has been described, the number of recipients is not limited to this. Multiple box pick-ups can be set in the management table, and even if the box pick-up is the same, multiple image data can be managed using the management number. Therefore, similar image data communication is possible even if there are multiple transmitting devices, senders, multiple receiving devices, and multiple recipients.

Further, in the above embodiment, verification is performed using a specific password, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, if you use a password registered in a space, it is possible to make the verification a free pass.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the transmitting device stores the image data in the image memory 106 and then sends the confidential preview notification, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to leave the original to be sent as it is.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible for the transmitting side to easily understand that the recipient has obtained the information.

Particularly in the case of confidential broadcasting, the transmission status to multiple recipients can be checked all at once in a list, etc., which is very effective.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a facsimile machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a facsimile machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the storage structure of the image transmission management table 108 of the embodiment. is a diagram showing the storage structure of the image reception management table 209 of the embodiment, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the communication control procedure of the transmitting side device of the first embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the communication control procedure of the receiving side device of the first embodiment. Flowchart showing the control procedure; FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram explaining the flow of information in the first embodiment; FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the communication control procedure of the sending device in the second embodiment; A flowchart showing the communication control procedure of the receiving side device in the embodiment, FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the selection operation on the sending side, FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the selection operation on the receiving side, and FIG. 12 is information on the second embodiment. A conceptual diagram illustrating the flow of FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating conventional confidential communication control. In the figure, 101,201...CPU, 102,202-
-・ROM. 103,203...I/O interface, 104,204...Key group. 105,205...
・Display device (LCD). 106, 206... Image memory (confidential box). 107,207...RAM, 1
08,208... Image transmission management table, 109,20
9... Image reception management table, 11o, 210... Control circuit, 111, 211... Scanner, 112, 21
2... Printer, 113, 213... Communication control device.

Claims (4)

[Claims] (1) In a facsimile device connected to an ISDN network, a storage means for storing image data and its transmission management information, a notification means for notifying a receiving device in advance of the transmission management information, and an incoming call from the receiving device. A facsimile apparatus comprising: a transmitting means for transmitting image data corresponding to the transmission management information. (2) In a facsimile device connected to an ISDN network, a storage means for storing received transmission management information, and an operation for making a call to a sending device using the transmission management information in the storage means;
A facsimile apparatus comprising a call receiving means for sending and receiving corresponding image data. (3) A facsimile device connected to an ISDN network is equipped with a transmission means for transmitting image data and its transmission management information, and a permission notification means for transmitting a print permission notification in response to an incoming print permission request from a receiving device. A facsimile device featuring: (4) In a facsimile device connected to an ISDN network, a storage means for storing received image data and its transmission management information, and an operation that issues a print permission request to the sending device according to the transmission management information of the storage means. A facsimile apparatus, further comprising a control means for printing the image data stored in the storage means upon receiving a print permission notification from the sending device.