JPH0456460A - facsimile communication device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To confirm an identification data by providing a means which stores a transmission data including a predetermined identification data sent to a called terminal equipment and a means which outputs a confirmation data to be returned to the equipment. CONSTITUTION:A various data entered by the operator is stored tentatively in a RAM 14 and a main control section 10 sends the various data stored in advance in the RAM 14 to a terminal equipment 4 through a telephone line 2. The terminal equipment 4 receiving the various data converts the data into a voice message and returns the result to a caller facsimile equipment 1 to confirm the content as a voice signal. The operator hears the sent voice message by utilizing a handset 9 or from a speaker in, so-called on-hook state to confirm the transmission data. Thus, the operator confirms whether or not the sent identification data has an error.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to facsimile machines, and more particularly,
The present invention relates to a facsimile device that can confirm identification data such as a customer's PIN number, which is used for bank counter operations, for example, via a telephone line.

Prior Art FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the basic configuration of a conventional facsimile machine 101. Facsimile machine 101 transmits/receives audio signals and image data via telephone line 102 . Telephone line 102 is connected to NCU (network control unit) 103. N
CUloB has a telephone line 102 and a facsimile machine 10.
1, that is, the connection/disconnection of the telephone line 102. The NCU 103 determines whether the received signal is an audio signal or image data based on the CNG signal, and provides the audio signal to the main control unit 104 and the image data to the modem 10.
Give to 7.

Independently of the facsimile processing unit 130 having the configuration described below,
A telephone control unit 105 is connected to the NCU 103, and a handset 106 can be used to make a call with a communication partner station. The received audio signal is output from the speaker of the handset 106 and
The audio signal from the microphone 6 is given to NCu2O3 via the telephone control section 105, and is sent to the telephone line 102 to NCUloB.

The modem 107 modulates and demodulates image data under the control of the main control unit 104. A transmission control section 108 is connected to the modem 1.7, and the transmission control section 108 controls the modem 107 based on the control of the main control section 104.
Controls image data transmission/reception operations.

A line memory 110 is connected to the main control section 104 via a line memory control section 109 .

Line memory control unit 109 uses line memory 110 to control compression of image data to be transmitted and expansion of received image data. The main controller 104 provides the image data decompressed by the line memory controller 109 to the recording device 112 via the recording controller 111 .

The recording device 112 includes, for example, a thermal head and a platen roller. The recording operation is performed by pressing recording paper such as thermal paper against the outer circumferential surface of the platen roller using a thermal head, and selectively heating a plurality of heating resistors provided on the thermal head based on applied image data.

Furthermore, a reading device 113 is connected to the main control section 104 via a reading processing section 114 . The reading device 113 is
It includes a light source and a CCD (charge-coupled device), and irradiates the document surface with light from the light source, reads reflected light from the document surface with the CCD, converts it into an electrical signal, and supplies the electrical signal to the reading processing section 114.

The reading processing unit 114 adjusts the analog signal read by the CCD to the sole level using an AGC circuit, and further corrects shading distortion due to distortion of the optical system and variations in sensitivity of the CCD image sensor.

An operation panel 116 is connected to the main control section 104 via a panel control section 115. The operation panel 116 is provided with various operation keys, a light emitting diode for displaying the operating state or setting mode of the facsimile machine 101, a display device, and the like. Panel control section 115
monitors the input of various operation keys by scanning the key matrix of the operation panel 116, controls the lighting of the light emitting diode or the display device, and controls the operation panel 116 and the main control unit 10.
Controls data transfer between 4 and 4. Further, the telephone control unit 105 is connected to the panel control unit 115,
It is possible to input the destination telephone number and the like into the telephone control section 105 by operating the number keys on the operation panel 116 independently of turning on/off the power in the facsimile processing section 130 .

Thereby, telephone control section 105 outputs a calling signal to telephone line 102 via NCUIOB.

Further, the facsimile device 101 is supplied with power from a power supply circuit 117 controlled by the main control section 104 .

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the facsimile machine 101. The original to be transmitted is placed on the original placing unit 121. At this time, if the length of the document is long, it is assisted by the document auxiliary table 122.

Further, in order to smoothly supply the original, the original width guide 123 is adjusted to match the width of the original before placing the original on the original placing section 121.

After placing the document, the user inputs the telephone number of the recipient from the operation panel 116 and presses the start key to start transmitting the image data. After scanning, the original is sent to the original output port 12.
It is discharged from 4. Further, the recording paper on which the received image data has been recorded is ejected from the recording paper ejection port 125. To remove a document or remove a jammed document when transmitting a document, pull the operation panel opening/closing knob 126 toward the document ejection port 124 to open the operation panel 116. In addition, when a recording paper jam occurs or when a new recording paper is set, the recording paper cover opening/closing knob 127 is pulled upward to open the recording paper cover 128.

The handset 106 is connected to a connection terminal (not shown) of the facsimile machine 101 by a connection cord 129.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention Generally, the functions of the facsimile device 101 described above are centered on transmitting/receiving image information, and when it is necessary to communicate with a communication partner using audio signals, it is possible to transmit image information prepared in advance. After completion, it was necessary to put the facsimile machine 101 into call mode.

Recently, for example, it has become possible for banks and their customers to send necessary data from their own facsimile machines or telephones, allowing them to request counter services and other services from their desired banks from the comfort of their own homes. A system has been developed. However, even in this system, communication with the bank's host computer is carried out by the operator sequentially operating the button on the facsimile machine or telephone according to voice messages sent from the terminal device connected to the host computer. Sending the necessary data.

In other words, only the telephone function is used.

As mentioned above, in conventional answering systems using facsimile machines and telephones, the operator checks the response signal from the terminal device connected to the bank's host computer, measures the response timing, and sends the facsimile machine, etc. The necessary data is sent to the host computer by operating the button on the button, and if identification data such as a customer's PIN number is entered and sent, there is no technology known to be able to check whether it is correct or incorrect under the image data communication mode. An object of the present invention is to provide a facsimile communication device with improved usability that can confirm identification data transmitted to a called terminal device.

Means for Solving the Problems The present invention provides a facsimile communication device that mutually transmits/receives data with a called terminal device, and in which the data received by the called terminal device is sent back for confirmation. , a data storage means for storing transmission data including predetermined identification data to be transmitted to the called terminal device, and a confirmation message that is sent back from the called terminal device in response to the correctness based on the identification data. The facsimile communication device is characterized in that it includes an output means for outputting data.

According to the present invention, the transmission data including predetermined identification data to be transmitted to the called terminal device is stored in the data storage means, and the transmission means transfers the data stored in the data storage means to the called terminal device. It is sent to the side terminal device.

Further, the called terminal device returns confirmation data corresponding to whether the identification data is correct or incorrect. This confirmation data is
Since it is output from the output means, the operator can check whether there is an error in the transmitted identification data. Since the identification data can be confirmed in this way, the usability of the facsimile communication device is greatly improved.

Embodiment FIG. 1 shows a facsimile machine 1 which is an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the basic configuration of the computer.

A facsimile machine 1 transmits/receives audio signals and image data via a telephone line 2. In this embodiment, a case will be described in which various data are exchanged via a terminal device 4 with a host computer 3 installed in, for example, a bank.

Telephone line 2 is connected to line control section 5 . The line control section 5 controls the connection/disconnection of the telephone line 2 to the facsimile machine W1 under the control of the telephone control section 6, provides audio signals to the telephone control section 6, and provides image data to the modem 7.

The telephone control unit 6 performs a calling operation to the communication partner station based on the called party's telephone number given from the input means 8, and controls the telephone conversation with the other party. A handset 9 equipped with a speaker and a microphone is connected to the telephone control section 6, and by using the handset 9, the operator of the facsimile machine 1 can make a telephone call. That is, the received audio signal is output from the speaker of the handset 9, and the audio signal from the microphone of the handset 9 is transmitted from the line controller 5 to the telephone line 2 to the other party's station.

The modem 7 demodulates received image data and modulates image data to be transmitted. The received image data is given to the recording device 11 via the main control section 10. The recording device 11 includes a thermal head and a platen roller. The recording operation is performed by pressing recording paper such as thermal paper against the outer circumferential surface of the platen roller using a thermal head, and selectively heating a plurality of heating resistors provided on the thermal head based on applied image data. Further, the image data to be transmitted is sent from the reading device 12 to the modem 7 via the main control unit 10.
2 includes a light source and a CCD (charge-coupled device), irradiates light from the light source onto the document surface, and converts light reflected from the document surface into a CCD.
D″′C- is read, converted into an electrical signal, and provided to the main control unit 10.

The main control unit 10 controls various processing operations of the facsimile machine 1 based on programs stored in advance in a ROM (read only memory) 12 .

An input means 8 and a card reading control section 13 are connected to the main control section 10, and various data given from the input means 8 and the card reading control section 13 are stored in a RAM (random access memory) 14 and , are displayed on the display device 15.

The card reading control unit 13 includes a magnetic cart reading device 16 and an IC memory card reading device 17. The magnetic cart reading device 16 reads data stored in the magnetic cart 18, and the IC memory cart reading device 17 reads data stored in the magnetic cart 18. Read the data stored in 19.

A timing detection circuit 20 is connected to the telephone control unit 6, and detects a silent period after a voice signal as described below transmitted from the terminal device 4, and determines the response timing for the silent period by the main control unit 1. Let me know.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the input means 8. The number keys 25 are keys for inputting telephone numbers and various codes.

The tone key 26 is operated to send a tone signal to the telephone line 2, and the abbreviated key 27 is operated to register abbreviated dialing or to indicate abbreviated dialing when making a call. The redial/bose key 28 is a redial key when the facsimile machine 1 is in standby mode, and it repeatedly makes a call at regular intervals when the called party is busy (using the telephone line). It is used as a pause key when registering a phone number or manually inputting a phone number.

The hold key 29 is used to put the telephone line 2 on hold during a call, and the on-hook 4-30 is operated when performing an on-hook operation, that is, when making a call with the handset 9 placed in the facsimile machine.

The function selection key 31 is used to select various functions of the facsimile machine W1, such as initial setting, time setting, and user switch setting. The rain/snow selection key 32 is used to select image quality when transmitting a document or copying a document. The card key 33 is a magnetic card 18 or an I
Used to instruct reading of data from one C memory card.

The start/copy key 34 is a key for instructing the start of sending a document or the start of copying a document, and the stop key 3
5 is operated to stop the copying operation of the original or the operation of transmitting the original.

The display device 15 is realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display device, and displays various setting data or input data of the facsimile device 1. A touch panel 36 is arranged on the lower side of the display device 15 in FIG. The touch panel 36 is
When C memory card 19 is inserted, IC memory card 1
It consists of transparent touch keys so that you can check the character data written on the surface of the screen. A magnetic card reader 16 is arranged to the right of the display device 15 and the touch panel 36 in FIG.

A lock release key 37 and a card ejection key 38 are arranged on the left side of the touch panel 36.

The lock/unlock key 37 is a key for instructing locking and unlocking of one inserted IC memory card,
The card ejection key 38 is operated when ejecting the IC memory card 19 from the touch panel 36.

The IC memory card 19 includes a CPU (central processing unit) 41, a ROM 42. RAM43 and connection terminal 44
It consists of: The ROM 42 performs input processing such as displaying guidance for inputting the facsimile number of the bank's terminal device 4 and transmission data at the stage before communication with the bank, which will be described later. Stores programs used when performing storage processing. That is, the CPU 41 of the IC memory cart 19 controls input processing and storage processing of transmission data. On the other hand, the main control unit 10 of the facsimile machine 1
performs processes such as reading the stored contents of the magnetic cart 18 and the IC memory card 19, connecting the line with the terminal device 4, subsequent communication processing, and cutting off the connection. Further, the format data storage area 45 stores image data corresponding to a sheet of paper according to a predetermined format. CPU4
1 reads the program from ROM 42 and reads the program from RA, M
43 as a work area, execute the read program, and transmit the transmission data from the connection terminal 44 to the facsimile machine 1.
Send to.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the appearance of one IC memory card. One IC memory card is selected to have the same size as a commonly used cash card or credit card, for example, 54 mm x 85 mm, and has a thickness of, for example, 0.5 mm.
The length is selected from 76 mm to 1.3 mm. As shown in FIG. 4 (1), on one surface of the IC memory card 19, character data is printed for selecting the type of business required for input processing of the transmission data in the first stage of communication with the bank. On the other surface, a plurality of connection terminals 44 are arranged as shown in Fig. 4 (2).

Instead of one IC memory card used in this embodiment,
For example, an IC memory card that only stores data using a static RAM or the like may be used, or a magnetic card in which transmitted data is stored and read as magnetic data may be used6. , is a plan view showing an example of character data displayed on one surface of the IC memory card 19 by, for example, printing. One surface of one IC memory card is divided into display areas A1 to A20 in a horizontal matrix pattern, and characters for selecting processing of various bank operations are displayed in display areas A5 to A20. There is. By pressing a portion of the touch panel 36 corresponding to each display area, a program for processing the selected task is read from the ROM 42.

The display area AI (execution) corresponds to, for example, an execution key for entering a data input waiting state during program execution and for continuing the program after data input. Furthermore, the display area A2 (cancel) corresponds to a cancel key for canceling input when there is an error in input data. Display area A3. A4 corresponds to a cursor key, which is operated when selecting a plurality of tasks displayed on the display device 15.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the procedure for making a transfer request to a specific bank. The operator is
In step b1, the IC memory card 19 is inserted under the touch panel 36 of the input means 8, and in step b2, the lock/release key 37 is pressed.
Lock the memory card 19 to the facsimile machine 1, press the card key 33 in step b3, and turn the main controller 1 on.
0 to indicate card processing. As a result, in step b4, the display device 15 is controlled by the CPU 41.
``Please select a menu'' is displayed.

After confirming this display, the operator presses the inquiry/transfer request key, that is, the part of the touch panel 36 corresponding to the display area A5 in FIG. 5, in step b5. In step b6, the display device 15 displays characters representing four tasks: "Transfer Request,""F Transfer Inquiry,""TransferDeposit," and "Collection Deposit." At this time, the words "transfer request" are usually displayed in reverse video or surrounded by a frame line.

This reverse display or frame line allows the operator to visually confirm which task has been selected. This reverse display or frame line can be moved using the cursor keys. Therefore, when a task other than "request for transfer" is selected, the operator presses the cursor key, that is, the display area A3 in FIG. "Request for transfer" is selected by pressing each part of the touch panel 36 corresponding to A4.

After that, in step b7, the operator presses the execution key (the fifth
(The part of the touch panel 36 corresponding to the display area A1 in the figure)
By pressing , the CPU 41 is instructed that the transfer request process has been selected. Upon receiving this instruction, the CPU 41 displays "Please enter your cash card" on the display device 15 in step b8.

After confirming the display, the operator causes the magnetic card reader 16 to read the cash card of the bank in step b9. At this time, if a reading error occurs in step blo, the message "Please enter again" is displayed on the display device 15 in step bll, so the operator returns to step b9 and tries the cash card reading operation again. Let it happen. When the reading of the magnetic card 18 is completed without a reading error occurring in step b1O, the display device 15 displays “
``Please enter your password'' is displayed, so the operator inputs, for example, a four-digit password using the number keys 25. (Steps b13 to b16) When the input of the PIN number is completed, the display 15 displays "Please enter the registration number" in step b17, so the operator enters, for example, a 3-digit registration number. Input from key 25. (Step b18 to step b2
0) Next, in step b21, the message "Please enter the amount" is displayed on the display device 15, so the operator should proceed to step b2.
2, enter the desired amount using the number key 25 (within 10 digits)
Enter. The inputted various data are temporarily stored in the RAM 14, and the display W15 displays the message ``Finally, press the processing key.'' (Step b23)
After confirming this display, the operator presses the processing key (the part of the touch panel 36 corresponding to the display area A6 in FIG. 5) in step b24. In step b25, the main control unit 1
0 controls the telephone control unit 6 to auto-dial the bank to which the transfer request is made.

That is, the facsimile number of the terminal device 4 of the bank to be communicated with is stored in the ROM 42 of the memory card 19 as described above.
The main control unit 10 reads this facsimile number and automatically makes a call to the terminal device 4.

In step b26, when the connection of the telephone line 2 is completed between the facsimile machine 1 and the terminal device 4 on the bank side and a predetermined silent period LO is detected, the terminal device 4 on the bank side transmits the message as shown in FIG. , predetermined audio signals S1 to S6
are transmitted to the facsimile machine 1 after a silent period at a predetermined timing and separated from each other by 1 to L6. Here, the audio signals 81 to S6 include: (1) a service code representing the requested work content, (2) a branch number, and (2)
The timing detection circuit 20 prompts the user to input the deposit type and account number, ■PIN number, ■registration number, and ■amount.
~L6 is detected and a detection signal is given to the main control section 10. As a result, the main control unit 10 in step b27
Various data stored in AM 14 in advance, namely: ■Service code, ■Branch number, ■Deposit type and account number,
Data M1 to M6 including (1) personal identification number, (2) registration number, and (2) amount of money are sent from the telephone line 2 to the terminal device 4 as a PB (button button) signal every silent period L1 to L6 after the response signal. The terminal device 4 on the bank side that receives these various data converts the data into a voice message and sends it back to the facsimile machine 1, which is the calling side, as voice signals M11 to M16 in order to confirm the contents.

In step b28, the operator uses the terminal device 4 on the bank side.
The voice message sent from the handset 9
The data to be transmitted is confirmed by listening to the data from the speaker using the on-hook mode or in a so-called on-hook state, and it is determined whether or not to execute the request in step b29. Here, the transmitted data is confirmed by listening to the voice message, but the text corresponding to the voice message may be displayed on the display device 15 or in the record bag W1.
1 may be used to print out the information on recording paper for visual confirmation.

If the transmitted data is accurate and the transfer request is to be executed, the operator presses the execution key (display area Al) in step b30, and in step b31, for example, sends the PB double signal O#r to the terminal device 4 on the bank side. Send to. step b
32, upon receiving a CNG signal from the terminal device 4 on the bank side, switches the function of the facsimile device 1 from the telephone function to the facsimile communication function, and then sets the facsimile device 1 to a receiving state when a silent state for a predetermined period is detected. do.

If there is an error in the PIN number among the various data sent to the terminal device 4 on the bank side in step b27, the host computer 3 does not send back any other data such as the service code or branch number as a voice signal. ,
For example, a voice message such as "Your password is incorrect" is returned in step b28. On the other hand, if the data other than the password is incorrect, the incorrect content is returned as is in step b28. Therefore, if it is confirmed in step b29 that there is an error in the transmitted data in each of these cases, the operator presses the cancel key (display area A2) in step b33. As a result, in step b34, a PB double signal 6# is sent out to notify the terminal W4 that there is an error in the transmitted data. Thereafter, the operator decides whether to re-enter the data with the incorrect data corrected and call the bank's terminal device 4 again. The facsimile machine 1 is always set in a receiving state. On the other hand, if the transmitted data is correct, the terminal device 4 returns the reception result as image data to the facsimile machine 1, and the facsimile machine 1 receives the reception result and ends the series of processing.

In this way, the information to be transmitted to the terminal device 4 is stored in the facsimile device 1 in advance, the silent period between each voice signal from the terminal device 4 is detected, and the stored transmission data is automatically transmitted. In addition, it is possible to easily check whether transmitted data, especially identification data such as a password, is correct, so it is possible to provide a very useful facsimile device with excellent operability and usability.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure for requesting a specific bank to make a transfer/transfer details inquiry using the facsimile machine 1. In step c1, the operator inserts one IC memory card into the lower side of the touch panel 36 of the input means 8, presses the lock/release key 37 in step c2 to lock the IC memory card 19 in the facsimile machine 1, and in step c3 The card key 33 is pressed to notify the CPU 41 that card processing is being performed. As a result, in step c4, the CPU 41 displays "Please select a menu" on the display device 15.

After confirming the display, the operator makes an inquiry/inquiry in step c5.
Press the transfer key (the part of the touch panel 36 corresponding to the display area A9 in FIG. 5). This allows step c6
In step c7, the display device 15 displays characters representing four types of operations: "transfer request,""transferinquiry,""transferdeposit," and "collection deposit." (the part of the touch panel 36 corresponding to the display area A4 of the 5th district) to select "Transfer Inquiry J." Thereafter, in step c9, the operator presses the execution key (display area Al) to request the CPU 41 to display the "Transfer Inquiry J" button. Indicates that "Inquiry" has been selected.

In step clo, the message "Please enter your cash card" is displayed on the display device 15, so step all
In this step, the operator causes the magnetic card reader 16 to read the cash card of the bank concerned. step c
In step 12, it is determined whether a reading error has occurred.
If a reading error occurs, the message "Please enter again" is displayed on the display device 15 in step C13, so the operator returns to step cll and causes the magnetic card reader 16 to read the cash card again.

If no reading error occurs in step c12, check the display device in step c14. 1115 displays "Please enter your password," so the operator inputs, for example, a four-digit password using the number keys 25. (Step c15 to Step Cl8) When the password is input, the display device 15 displays "Reception date?" in step c19, and further displays "monthly data input" in step c20, so the operator In step c21, month data is input using the numeric keys 25. Further, in step c22, "day data input" is displayed on the display device 15, so the operator inputs the day data from the numeric keys 25 at the steering knob c23.

Subsequently, in step c24, the display device 15 displays the message "Start inquiry?"
” is displayed, the operator inputs, for example, a three-digit inquiry code one by one using the number keys 25. (Step c25
-Step C27) Further, in step c28, the display device 15 displays "Inquiry completed?", so the operator inputs, for example, a 3-digit inquiry code sequentially from the number keys 25a (steps c29 to step C31). When the input of the PIN number, reception date, inquiry start number, and inquiry end number is completed, the message ``Press the processing key (lv)'' will be displayed on the display device 15 on the Ste knob c32, so the operator can Step... Press the process (sequential process) key (touch panel 36 corresponding to display area A6 in Fig. 5) at 0 on knob c33.
) to notify the main control unit 10 that the input has been completed. In step c34, the main control section 10 controls the telephone control section 6 to auto-dial the terminal device 4 of the bank to which transmission is to be made based on the facsimile number stored in the ROM 42. When the connection of the telephone line 2 between the facsimile machine 1 and the terminal device 4 is completed in step c35) and the terminal device 4 detects a silence state for a predetermined period, the terminal device 4 transmits the above-mentioned As shown in FIG. 7, predetermined audio signals 81 to S6 are transmitted at predetermined timings. The timing detection circuit 20 detects silent periods L1 to L6 following the response signals 81 to S6, and notifies the main control unit 10 of the silent periods.

In step c36, the main control unit 10 responds to the detection signal from the timing detection circuit 20 and reads various data stored in the RAM 14 in advance, namely, ■service code;
■Branch code, ■Deposit type and account number, ■PIN number,
■Data M1 to M6 such as the reception date and ■Inquiry start number and inquiry end number are sent to the silent period L that follows the response signals 81 to S6.
1 to L6, it is transmitted as a PB signal to the terminal device 4 via the telephone line 2.

In step c37, when the CNG signal is received from the terminal device 4 on the bank side, the function of the facsimile device 1 is switched from the telephone function to the facsimile function, and when a predetermined silent period is detected, the facsimile device 1 is enabled to receive image data. state and set.

The terminal bag f4 reads the corresponding data from the host computer 3 based on the various inquiry data received in step c36, converts it into image data, and transmits it to the facsimile machine 1. The facsimile device 1 receives the image data transmitted from the terminal device 4, outputs it on recording paper, and completes the series of processing.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for briefly explaining the processing procedure when transmitting and receiving data between the facsimile machine 1 and the terminal device 4 described above. The facsimile machine 1 selects the task to be requested from the bank using one IC memory card using the step knob d1, and causes the magnetic card reader 16 to read a cash card or the like in step d2. In step d3, automatic dialing is performed to the terminal device 4 on the bank side based on the pre-stored telephone number. In step d4, when the terminal device 4 receives the call signal from the facsimile device 1, the terminal device 4 sends a predetermined voice message 8 to the facsimile device 1 as described above.
1 to S6 are sent. In step d5, the facsimile machine 1 detects a silent period following the voice message. When a silent period is detected, in step d6, the facsimile machine 1 automatically sends necessary data such as a branch number and account number as a PB signal.

In step d7, the terminal device 4 sends a voice message F: Please put the facsimile in a receiving state, and in step d
At 8, facsimile machine 1 detects a silent period following the voice message and switches to facsimile receiving mode. In step d9, the terminal device 4 transmits the results of the various data transmitted from the facsimile device 1 to the facsimile device 1 as a facsimile (image data), and in step dlo, the facsimile device 1 receives the image data from the terminal device 4. . Thereafter, the facsimile machine 1 enters a standby state.

As described above, according to this embodiment, counter operations at a bank can be performed using the facsimile machine 1 from the comfort of one's home, and the bank operator t'''C' does not have to go out, making it extremely efficient. In addition, depending on whether the identification data such as the customer's PIN number is correct, a voice signal for confirmation sent back from the terminal device 4 is selected, so that the user can easily confirm whether the entered PIN number is correct or incorrect. did.

Further, data to be transmitted to the terminal device 4 on the bank side is stored in the facsimile device 1 in advance, and a silent period following a voice signal from the terminal device 4 is detected, and in the detected silent period, the data is stored in the facsimile device 1. Since data is automatically transmitted, it is possible to provide a useful facsimile device with excellent operability.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, from the called terminal device,
Confirmation data corresponding to the correctness of the identification data is returned. This confirmation data is output from the output means, so
The operator can check whether there is an error in the transmitted identification data.

Since the identification data can be confirmed in this way, the usability of the facsimile communication device is greatly improved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the basic configuration of a facsimile machine 1 which is an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the configuration of input means 8, and FIG. 3 is a basic configuration of an IC memory card 19. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the IC memory card 1.
9 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the IC memory card, FIG. 5 is a plan view showing an example of character information displayed on the surface of one IC memory card, and FIG.
The figure is a flowchart for explaining the procedure for making a transfer request to a bank using the facsimile machine 1.
8 is a waveform diagram showing an example of a response signal transmitted from the terminal W4 on the bank side. FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart for briefly explaining the processing procedure for transmitting and receiving information between the facsimile device 1 and the terminal device 4, and FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the basic configuration of a conventional facsimile device 101. , FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a conventional facsimile machine 101. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1...Facsimile device, 2...Telephone line, 4...Terminal device, 8...Input means, 10...Main control unit, 11...
- Recording device, 12...Reading device, 14...RAM,
15...Display device, 16...Magnetic card reader,
17-IC memory card reader, 18...magnetic card, one...IC memory card, 20...timing detection circuit, 21...ROM, 25...numeric key,
33...Card key, 36・Touch panel, 37・
・Lock/release key, 38...Card ejection key 41
...CPU42...ROM, 43...PAM, Al
-A20...Display area agent Patent attorney Number of strokes Kei Partial procedural amendment (method) October 2, 1990 Patent application No. 2-166177 2. Name of the invention Facsimile communication device 3. Relationship: Applicant address name: Fuji Bank, Ltd. (and 1 other person) Representative 4, agent address: 1-13-38 Nishihonmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka City Newly produced building country equipment EX 0525-5985 INTAPT
International FAX: (06) 538-0247 (Representative) 6, Drawing subject to amendment 7, Contents of amendment: Engraving of Figure 7 of the drawing (no change in content). Below

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A facsimile communication device that mutually transmits/receives data with a called terminal device, and in which data received by the called terminal device is sent back for confirmation, comprising: a data storage means for storing transmission data including predetermined identification data to be transmitted to the terminal device; and an output for outputting confirmation data to be returned from the called terminal device in response to the correctness based on the identification data. A facsimile communication device comprising: means.