JPH0440051A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To most effectively and securely announce error to an operator by blocking a relevant number and announcing it to the operator when the number of times for no FAX response reaches a certain value set in advance. CONSTITUTION:A scanner 1, plotter 2, operation display part 3, encoding / decoding part 4, MODEM 5, communication control part 6, system control part 7 and memory 8 are provided. When a call is automatically originated and ''no FAX response'' is received, such a state is stored and the number of times for the state is counted. When ''no FAX response'' is not received, the preceding count of ''no FAX response'' is cleared. When the number of times for the state of ''no FAX response'' reaches a certain value set in advance, the relevant number is blocked and it is announced that any call can not be originated by blocking the relevant number immediately afterwards when inputting the relevant number by an automatic call originating means. Thus, it is announced without fail that any call is not originated by being blocked.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a facsimile device that prevents erroneous transmissions.

(Prior Art) When making an automatic call using a facsimile machine, if a wrong number is dialed and it is a telephone terminal, there is a possibility that the facsimile machine will re-dial any number of times. Therefore, in the past, the number of re-calls was limited or prohibited in the case of "no fax response", and the operator was notified through a report, screen display, etc. (For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 1-227565 reference).

(Problem to be solved by the invention) However, in this case, the operator is notified only after the call is made, and the operator is often away from the facsimile machine.Therefore, there is a possibility that the notification is not transmitted to the operator. is large, and it is conceivable that the same incorrect dialing may be repeated.

The present invention has been made to solve these problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a facsimile machine that can most effectively and reliably notify an operator of errors.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides that when a pre-registered number is called using an automatic calling means such as a one-touch key or speed dial, (1) "FAX no response ”, then there is a means to memorize it, count the number of times, and if it is not “FAX response”, clear the previous “FAX response” count, and (2) the number of “FAX response” is When a preset value is reached, the number is blocked, and from then on, when the number is entered by an automatic calling means, the operator is immediately informed that the number is blocked and cannot be called; The configuration includes a means for unblocking the number by re-inputting the number changed by the operator or by other operations when no change is necessary.

(Function) According to this configuration, when a -degree number is blocked, the operator is notified that the operator is blocked and cannot make a call while the operator is inputting the number, so the notification can be reliably made.

(Example) Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 shows a schematic configuration of a facsimile machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which 1 is a scanner that reads a document image at a predetermined resolution, 2 is a plotter that prints and outputs a recorded image at a predetermined resolution, and 3 is a scanner that reads a document image at a predetermined resolution. Reference numeral denotes an operation display section, which is composed of various keys necessary for operating the facsimile machine and a display device for displaying various operation guidance messages.

4 is an encoding/decoding unit which encodes and compresses the image information and decodes the encoded and compressed image signal into the original image information. 5 is a modem that performs predetermined modulation/demodulation processing for data transmission; 6 is a communication control unit that executes predetermined facsimile transmission procedures; 7 is a system control unit that performs internal processing of the facsimile machine and processing of each element; 8 is a facsimile machine; A memory stores various information necessary for the operation of the device, and 9 is a network control unit that performs data communication using a public communication network.

Scanner 1, plotter 2. The operation display section 3, the encoding/decoding section 4, the modem 5, the communication control section 6, the system control section 7, and the memory 8 exchange necessary data through the path line 10.

The memory 8 stores the number of "FAX no response" times, which will be explained later, and also stores a preset number of times.Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained according to the flowchart in FIG. do.

(a) Automatically make a call using a one-touch key or speed dial (step 101). In this case, even with memory transmission,
It may be sent immediately.

(b) If the operated dial is not blocked,
A call is made and the line is connected (steps 102 and 103).

Note that the flow when the line is not connected is not directly related to the present invention and will therefore be omitted. If you are blocked, go to (e).

(c) If there is a response from the facsimile machine, such as a tone signal, from the other party, clear the "FAX no response" count,
Proceed to normal transmission operation and return (step 104.1)
05.106). If there is no response, the count is increased by 1 (step 107).

(d) When the count reaches a preset value, block the number and do not call again (steps 108 and 110).
), if the count has not reached the set value, re-calling is performed up to the set number of times (step 109).

Regarding re-calling, the present invention assumes a well-known function, so it is not particularly defined and the flow is simplified.

(e) When a transmission operation is performed again to the blocked number, the facsimile immediately notifies the operator that the number is blocked (step 111). There are no particular regulations regarding the method of notification, but
It is preferable to use sounds (bell, buzzer, etc.) in addition to the display on I, CD, etc.

(f) When the operator confirms that the number is correct, perform a confirmation operation (it may also be used as a stop key, etc., but it is preferable to provide an independent key or use multiple key operations to prevent erroneous operation. ). If the number is incorrect, change the number (Step 1)
12) When a confirmation or modification operation is performed, the block is released (step 113).

In addition, in the example, if confirmation or change operation is not performed, 1
You cannot proceed to the next operation.

It is possible to add an operation that puts this state on hold as a function, but this would only complicate the operation, and the confirmation operation allows you to proceed to the next operation (assuming you change the number later), so here is the solution. I think it is unnecessary.

Furthermore, as described in the prior art document (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 1-227565), the determination of "no fax response" can be made based on, for example, that no CED signal is sent. .

(Effect of the invention) As explained above, according to the present invention.

With the method (2), by setting an appropriate number of times, it is possible to prevent the number from being blocked even if the other party's facsimile machine happens to be unable to respond.

By means of (2), it is possible to directly and reliably request the operator to confirm the number, and it is possible to reduce the inconvenience caused by a wrong call.

If you are still blocked by means of ■ and after taking into consideration the means of ■, and it is confirmed that the number is correct, you can proceed to the next operation with a simple operation without having to go through the trouble of re-entering it. .

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an operational flowchart of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the facsimile machine. 1...Scanner, 2...Plotter, 3...
・Operation display section, 4... Encoding/decoding section, 5.
...Modem, 6...Communication control unit, 7...System control unit, 8...Memory, 9...Network control unit, 10...Pass line. Figure 1 Patent applicant Rico Co., Ltd.

Claims (1)

[Claims] When a call is made, a signal indicating that the other party is a facsimile machine is not sent even though the line is connected.
If the facsimile machine has a function that limits or prohibits the number of re-calls, and a pre-registered number is called using an automatic calling method such as a one-touch key or speed dial, (1) ) If there is "no fax response," it memorizes it and counts the number of times, and if there is "no fax response," it clears the previous "no fax response" count, and (2) "FAX response." When the number of "None" reaches a preset value, the number is blocked, and thereafter, when the number is entered by the automatic calling means, the operator is immediately notified that the number is blocked and cannot be called. and (3) a means for unblocking the blocked number by re-entering the blocked number with a changed number by the operator or by other operations when no change is necessary. Device.