JPH0468657A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To send a both sides original with a simple operation by providing a control means sending a picture signal of an original placed newly to a same opposite party when originals are placed on an original platen and a picture signal of each originals is sent for the plural number of times separately. CONSTITUTION:When the mode of sending a picture signal of each original separately for plural number of times is designated and it is detected that originals are placed on the original platen in the facsimile equipment in which originals placed on an original platen are fed one by one to a picture read means 31 automatically, a picture of one original is read by the picture read means, the read picture is converted into a picture signal and sent to an opposite facsimile equipment through a communication line 30, transmission means 35, 36 are controlled to send a picture signal of the placed original to an opposite party through the communication line 30, and when it is detected that a new original is placed, the transmission means is controlled to send the picture signal of the original placed newly to the same opposite party. Thus, when originals are placed on the original tray and transmission is implemented while being separated for plural sets such as a front side and rear side of a both sides original, since a picture data of the original is sent without series of transmission after the 2nd or succeeding operations, the transmission operation of the picture of the both dies original is simplified.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention provides a facsimile machine that is capable of transmitting a document in which images to be transmitted are formed on both sides of the document (hereinafter referred to as a double-sided document) with a simple operation. Regarding equipment.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, in order to transmit image data of multiple sheets of originals,
A facsimile machine equipped with a DF device is used.

In this conventional facsimile machine, the original is transferred to the ADF.
After placing the document on the document tray of the device, enter the phone number of the other party's facsimile machine (hereinafter referred to as the facsimile number) and press the send key to establish a line connection with the other party's facsimile machine. , the ADF device sends out the plurality of documents one by one to the image reading section, where the image data is read by the image reading section; the image data of the images is converted into a predetermined facsimile signal, and sent to the other party's facsimile device via the telephone line. The line is disconnected when the image data of all originals placed on the original tray has been transmitted.

When transmitting image data of a double-sided original using this type of conventional 7-ac 7mm device, first the image data of the front side of the double-sided original is transmitted, and then the image data of the back side of the double-sided original is transmitted. will be sent.

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] However, since the facsimile machine automatically disconnects the line after transmitting the image data of the front side of the double-sided original, the image data of the back side of the double-sided original is There was a problem in that when sending a message, it was necessary to perform a series of sending operations such as inputting the recipient's facsimile number and pressing the send key.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and when transmitting a document divided into multiple sets, such as the front and back sides of a double-sided document, on a document tray, the second and subsequent times It is an object of the present invention to provide a facsimile device that can transmit image data of the document without performing a series of transmission operations.

[Means for Solving the Problems] A facsimile machine according to claim 1 of the present invention automatically sends the originals placed on the original stacking table one by one to the image reading means, and reads the images of the originals. A transmission means is provided for reading the image by the image reading means, converting the read image into an image signal, and transmitting the image signal to the other party's facsimile device via the communication line! Nifu 7 Kunmiri # (2,
a designating means for specifying an operation mode for placing the original on the original loading table in multiple batches and transmitting an image signal of the original; an input means for inputting a telephone number of a facsimile machine of the other party; a detecting means for detecting that the original document is placed on the loading platform; When the detection means detects that the original is placed on the table,
The transmission means is controlled to transmit the image signal of the placed document to the other party's facsimile machine via the communication line, and then the new! second, when the detection means detects that the original is placed on the original loading table;
The present invention is characterized by comprising a control means for controlling the transmitting means and transmitting an image signal of the newly placed document to the facsimile machine of the same party via a communication line.

Further, the facsimile apparatus according to claim 2 of the present invention automatically sends the originals placed on the original loading table one by one to the image reading means, reads the image of the original by the image reading means, In a facsimile machine equipped with a transmission means for converting the read image into an image signal and transmitting it to the other party's facsimile machine via a communication line, the document is placed on the document stacking table in multiple batches, and a specifying means for specifying an operation mode for transmitting an image signal of the original; an input means for inputting a telephone number of the other party's facsimile device; a storage means for storing the telephone number input by the input means; a detecting means for detecting that the original document is placed on the table; and when the operation mode is specified by the specifying means, a telephone number of the other party's facsimile device is inputted by the input means, and the document loading table when the detection means detects that the original is placed on the
After reading out the telephone number stored in the storage means and performing line connection processing with the facsimile IJ device of the other party,
a first control means that controls the transmission means to transmit an image signal of the placed document to the other party's facsimile machine via a communication line, and performs a line disconnection process with the other party's facsimile machine; After the operation of the first control means, when the detection means detects that the document is newly placed on the document loading table, the telephone number stored in the storage means is read out and the telephone number of the other party is read out. After performing line connection processing with the facsimile device, controlling the transmitting means to transmit an image signal of the newly placed document to the other party's 77 facsimile device via the communication line;
The present invention is characterized by comprising a second control means for performing a line disconnection process with the other party's 7-axis device.

Furthermore, the facsimile apparatus according to claim 3 is provided with a facsimile apparatus according to claim 2.
In the facsimile apparatus l described above, after the operation of the second control means, when the detection means detects that the document is newly placed on the document stacking table, the second control is performed. It is characterized by repeating the operation of the means.

[Function 1] By configuring the facsimile machine as set forth in claim 1, the control means is configured to, when the operation mode is designated by the designation means, 1, the telephone number of the other party's facsimile machine is input as described above. When the detecting means detects that the original is input by the means and that the original is placed on the original loading table, the transmitting means is controlled to send the image signal of the two placed originals via the communication line. Then, when the detecting means detects that the document is newly placed on the upper document loading table, the transmitting means is controlled to send the document to the other party's facsimile machine. The image signal of the original document thus obtained is transmitted to the facsimile machine of the same party via the communication line.

Therefore, when transmitting a document by dividing it into multiple sets, such as the front and back sides of a double-sided document, and placing them on the document tray, from the second time onwards, the above series of transmission operations will not be performed. image data can be transmitted, which simplifies the operation of transmitting images of double-sided originals.

Further, by configuring the facsimile apparatus as set forth in claim 2, the first control means may be configured such that when the operation mode is specified by the specifying means, the telephone number of the other party's facsimile apparatus is input to the above. When the detection means detects that the document is inputted by the means and placed on the document loading table, the telephone number stored in the storage means is read out and a line connection process is performed with the other party's 7 axis device. After performing this, the transmitter controls the transmitting means to transmit the image signal of the placed document to the other party's facsimile machine via the communication line, and performs a line disconnection process with the other party's facsimile machine. Then, after the operation of the first control means, when the detection means detects that the document has been newly placed on the document loading table, the second control means stores information in the first memory. After reading out the telephone number stored in the means and performing line connection processing with the facsimile machine of the other party, the transmitting means is controlled to transmit the image signal of the newly placed document to the other party via the communication line. 7 facsimile machine, and performs a line disconnection process with the other party's facsimile machine 7. Therefore, when transmitting a document by dividing it into multiple sets, such as the front and back sides of a double-sided document, and placing them on the document tray, from the second time onwards, the above series of transmission operations will not be performed. Since the image data of the original document can be transmitted, the operation of transmitting the image of the double-sided original becomes easy.

Furthermore, by configuring the facsimile apparatus as set forth in claim 3, in the 7-ac 7mm apparatus set forth in claim 2, after the operation of the second control means, the document is newly placed on the document loading table. When the detection means detects that it has been placed, the operation of the second control means is repeated. When transmitting documents by dividing them into three or more sets and placing them on a document tray, it is possible to transmit the image data of the document without performing the series of transmission operations described above even after the third time.

[Embodiment] Hereinafter, a facsimile machine that is an embodiment of the present invention will be described in the following order with reference to the drawings.

(a) Configuration of facsimile machine (b) Operation panel (c) Main control unit (d) Processing of facsimile machine (d-1) Main routine (d-2) Input/output processing Cd-3) First standby mode processing ( d-4) Second standby mode processing (d-5) Double-sided transmission mode processing When the facsimile machine of this embodiment transmits a double-sided document, the document is placed in the document tray 21 in order to transmit the front side of the document. After the first placing operation of placing the document on the document tray 21, a second placing operation of placing the document on the document tray 21 is performed in order to transmit the back side of the document without setting the other party's facsimile number. The present invention is characterized in that it has a double-sided transmission mode in which the back side of the document can be sent to the other party's facsimile device to which the front side of the document has been sent.

(a) Structure of facsimile apparatus FIG. 1 is a sectional view of the facsimile apparatus of this embodiment according to the present invention. This fax/kissing device has printer section 1.
and a reading section 20 installed above it, an operation panel 50 is provided on the printer section l, and
A telephone 60 is provided on the side of the printer section I.

The printer unit 1 is an electrophotographic laser beam printer having a configuration similar to that of a conventional device, and its operation will be briefly described below. First, the photosensitive drum 2 is rotated.
The upper photoreceptor is uniformly charged by the strip holder 3. Next, a laser beam is irradiated by the optical system 4 according to the image data to form an electrostatic latent image on the photoreceptor drum 2. Toner from the developer 5 adheres to this electrostatic latent image. on the other hand,
Cut sheets are placed in the paper feed cassette 11, and the cut sheets are fed one by one toward the photoreceptor drum 2 by rollers or the like. The toner adhering to the photosensitive drum 2 is transferred onto a cut sheet by a transfer charger 6 and fixed by a fixing device 12, after which the cut sheet is discharged onto a paper discharge tray 13. The toner that has not adhered is collected by the cleaner 8, and this completes -th printing.

Next, the operation of the reading section 20 will be explained. Reading of the sent MyK manuscript is performed in the same manner as in the conventional apparatus.

That is, the originals placed on the original tray 21 are detected by the original sensor 22, and are fed one by one to the position of the sensor 25 by the roller 23. Next, the document is read by the contact linear image sensor 26 in synchronization with the rotation of the roller 24 by a motor (not shown) and the reading by the contact linear image sensor 26, and the document image is converted into digital image data. . After the reading is completed, the document is discharged onto a paper discharge tray 28 by a discharge roller 27.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the facsimile machine of FIG. 1.

In FIG. 2, an image reading section 31 includes the linear image sensor 26 shown in FIG. The signal processing unit 32 converts the input image signal into an analog/
After performing digital conversion processing and data correction processing such as γ conversion processing, binarization processing is performed to convert into binary image data and output to the signal compression section 33. Next, the signal compression unit 33 compresses the input binary image data using a predetermined encoding method such as a known MR encoding method or MH encoding method, and then transmits the data after the compression processing. The desired image data is stored in a random access memory (hereinafter referred to as RAM) 34.

The transmission control section 35 includes a modulation/demodulation device, modulates the carrier wave signal using a predetermined modulation method using the image data stored in the RAM 34, and transmits the modulated facsimile signal to the other party via the line control section 36 and the telephone line 30. The facsimile signal is transmitted to the other party's facsimile machine and received from the other party's 7A V millimeter via the telephone line 30 and line control unit 36. The facsimile signal is demodulated and converted into image data, and then stored in the RAM 34.

The line control unit 36 is a dialer and network control unit (NCU)
and performs predetermined telephone line connection processing and disconnection processing when transmitting a facsimile signal to the facsimile machine of the other party and when receiving the facsimile signal from the facsimile machine of the other party, respectively.

The signal decompression unit 37 reads out the received image data stored in the RAM 34, performs decompression processing on the read image data that is opposite to the processing of the signal compression unit 33, converts it into an image signal, and sends the image data to the laser printer unit. Output to 38. The laser printer section 38 performs a printing operation for each sheet of print paper as described above in accordance with the input image signal.

The main control unit 39 performs processing of the facsimile machine as will be described in detail later based on commands input by the operator using the operation panel 50, and also operates instruction information for the operator and status information of the facsimile machine. It is output and displayed on the panel 50.

(b) Operation Panel FIG. 3 is a front view of the operation panel 50 of the facsimile machine of FIG. 1.

In FIG. 3, the operation panel 50 includes a key matrix 51, a light emitting diode (hereinafter referred to as LED) 56 that indicates that the duplex transmission mode has been selected, and a liquid crystal display device (hereinafter referred to as LED) that displays a message to the operator. LCD
That's what it means. )57.

The key matrix 51 consists of numeric keys from "o" to '9, an asterisk key "*", and a pound key "#", and a telephone numeric keypad 52 used for setting the other party's facsimile number, etc., and a document tray 21. A transmission key 53 instructs to read the image of the original placed on the document, convert it into a facsimile signal, and send it, and a reading process;
It is provided with a stop key 54 for instructing to stop the transmission process or reception process, and a duplex transmission key 55 for instructing to select the duplex transmission mode.

(C) Main control section wc4 FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the main control section 39 of FIG. 2 and the operation panel 50 of FIG. 3.

4, the main control unit 39 includes a central control unit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 71 that controls the operation of the facsimile machine shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a system program for the CPU 71, and a system program for the CPU 71. a read-only memory (hereinafter referred to as ROM) 72 that stores data necessary to execute the system program; and a RAM 73 that stores control parameters, flags, and various data necessary to execute the system program. , a clock circuit 74 that measures the current time, and a timer circuit 75 that measures time for a predetermined time and outputs an interrupt signal to the CPU 71 when the time measurement is completed.

The main control section 39 further includes an external device interface circuit 76 connected to each section 31 to 38 shown in FIG.
It includes a display interface circuit 78 connected to the ED 56 and the LCD 57.

Within this main control section 39, the CPU 71. ROM72
, RAM73, clock circuit 74, timer circuit 75,
The external device interface circuit 76, the key matrix interface circuit 77, and the display interface circuit 78 are connected to each other via the internal space 9.

The RAM 73 stores the following parameters, flags, and data necessary for executing the system program.

(1) CMP: A control mode parameter indicating one of the operating modes of the facsimile machine.

(2) BSTF: This is a double-sided transmission mode flag indicating whether or not double-sided transmission mode is set.

(3) ISP: Duplex transmission mode processing (see Figure 9 (
See A) and (B). ) is an internal state parameter that controls the processing order.

(4) The other party's facsimile number.

(d) Processing of facsimile machine (d-1) Main routine FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the main routine of the main control section of FIG. 4.

In FIG. 5, when the power of the facsimile apparatus of this embodiment is turned on, processing of this main routine is started, and initialization processing is first performed in step 5100. In this initial setting process, the above-mentioned control mode parameter CMP, double-sided transmission flag BSTF, and internal state parameter ISP are reset to zero. Then,
Input/output processing is performed in step 5lot. In this input/output process, the duplex transmission mode flag B is set based on the setting of the duplex transmission mode flag BSTF and the pressing of the duplex transmission key.
Setting the STF, turning on or off the LED 56, setting the facsimile number of the other party, etc. are performed.

Furthermore, in step 5102, the control mode parameter CMP is checked, and when the control mode parameter CMP is 0, the process proceeds to step 5103, where the transmission conditions are met, the facsimile signal is received from the other party, and the double-sided transmission flag BSTF is set. After performing a first standby mode process in which the control mode parameter CMP is set according to the process, the process returns to step 5101. Mat2, Ste Nbu 51
Here, when the control mode parameter CMP is 1, the process proceeds to step 5104, and a second standby mode process is performed in which the control mode parameter CMP is set in response to the establishment of the transmission condition and reception of a facsimile signal from the other party. After that, the process returns to step 5101.

Furthermore, in step 5102, when the control mode parameter CMP is 2, the process proceeds to step 5105, where single-sided transmission mode processing is performed, and then the process returns to step 5101. In this single-sided transmission mode processing, similar to the transmission processing of conventional facsimile machines, line connection processing to the other party's facsimile machine, reading of the image data of the single-sided original, conversion processing to facsimile signals, and transmission processing are performed. Further, in step 5102, when the control mode parameter CMP is 3, the process proceeds to step 5106, and after performing double-sided transmission mode processing, which will be described in detail later, the process returns to step 5101.

Further, in step 5102, when the control mode parameter CMP is 4, the process advances to step 5107, where reception mode processing is performed, and then the process returns to step 5101. In this reception mode processing, similar to the reception processing of a conventional facsimile machine, processing for connecting a line from the other party's facsimile machine, reception of a facsimile signal, processing for converting it to an image signal, and printing processing are performed.

(d-2) Input/Output Processing FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the input/output processing (step 5t01) which is the subroutine of FIG. 5.

In FIG. 6, first, in step 5301, it is determined whether the double-sided transmission flag BSTF is 1 or not. Note that this double-sided transmission flag BSTF is reset to 0 in the initial setting process.

Here, if the double-sided transmission flag BSTF is not 1 (No in step 5301), the process advances to step 5302, and it is determined whether the double-sided transmission key 55 is turned on. Here, when the double-sided transmission key 55 is turned on (YES in step 5302), the double-sided transmission flag BSTF is set to 1 in step 5303, and the operation panel
After lighting the LED 56 of 0, the process advances to step 8308.

In step 5302 above, when the duplex transmission key 55 is not turned on (No in step 5302)
Proceed directly to step 5308.

On the other hand, in step 5301, the double-sided transmission flag BS
When TF is 1 (YES in step 5301)
) proceeds to step 5305 and determines whether the duplex transmission key 55 is turned on.

Here, when the double-sided transmission key 55 is turned on (YES in step 5305), the double-sided transmission flag BSTF is set to O in step 5306, and the double-sided transmission flag BSTF is set to O in step 5306.
After turning off the LED 56 of the operation panel 50 in step 307, the process advances to step 5308. In step 5305 above, if the duplex transmission key 55 is not turned on (
No in step 5305) Directly in step 530
Proceed to step 8.

In step 5308, input processing for other keys and various sensors on the operation panel 50, and input processing for the operation panel 50 are performed.
Output processing to the display device, etc. is performed. This step 5
In step 308, if the other party's facsimile number is input using the numeric keypad 52 of the operation panel 50, the data of the facsimile number is stored in the RAM 73. After the other input/output processing in step 5308 is completed, the process returns to the main routine.

(d-3) First standby mode processing FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the first standby mode processing (step 5103), which is a subroutine of FIG. 5.

In FIG. 7, first, in step 5400, the first
It is determined whether or not the transmission conditions are satisfied. Here, the first transmission condition is the following three conditions, and when all three conditions are satisfied, it is determined that the first transmission condition is satisfied.

(1) The operator places a document on the document tray 21, and at this time the document sensor 22 detects the placement of the document.

(2) Set the other party's facsimile number using the numeric keypad 52, and the data of the set 7A V millimeter number is RA.
It was stored in M73.

(3) The send key 53 has been pressed.

When the first transmission condition is satisfied in step 5400 (YES in step 5400), it is determined in step 5401 whether the double-sided transmission flag BSTF is 0 or not. Here, when the double-sided transmission 7-lag BSTF is set to 0 (Y in step 5401),
ES), set the control mode parameter CMP to 2;
After that, return to the main routine. On the other hand, step 540
When the double-sided transmission flag BSTF is set to 1 in 5401 (No in 5401), the control mode parameter CMP is set to 3, and then the process returns to the main routine.

In step 5400, if the first transmission condition is not satisfied (NO in step 5400), the process proceeds to step 5404, where it is determined whether a facsimile reception request signal has been received from the other party's facsimile machine. Here, when the reception request signal is received (YES in step 5404), the process proceeds to step 5405, sets the control mode parameter CMP to 4, and then returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if the reception request signal is not received (No in step 5404), step 5
After performing other processing in 406, the process returns to the main routine.

(d-4) Second standby mode processing FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the second standby mode processing (step 5104), which is a subroutine of FIG. 5.

In FIG. 8, first, in step 5500, R
The data of the facsimile number of the other party stored in the AM 73 is read, and in step 5501 it is determined whether the second transmission condition is satisfied. Here, the second transmission condition is the following two conditions, and when these two conditions are all satisfied, it is determined that the second transmission condition is satisfied.

(1) The operator places the original on the original tray 21 in order to transmit the back side of a double-sided original, and at this time, the original sensor 22 detects the placement of the original.

(2) The send key 53 was pressed.

Here, if the second transmission condition is satisfied (YES in step 5501), the process proceeds to step 5502, sets the control mode parameter CMP to 3, and then returns to the main routine. On the other hand, in step 5501, if the second transmission condition is not met (NO in step 5501), the process proceeds to step 5503, where it is determined whether or not a facsimile reception request signal has been received from the other party's facsimile machine. Ru.

Here, when the reception request signal is received (step 55
03), the process proceeds to step 75504, sets the control mode parameter CMP to 4, and then returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if the reception request signal is not received (No in step 5503), step 550
After proceeding to step 5 and performing other processing, the process returns to the main routine.

(d-5) Duplex transmission mode processing FIGS. 9(A) and 9(B) are flowcharts showing the duplex transmission mode processing (step 5106), which is the subroutine of FIG. 5.

In FIG. 9(A), first, in step 5600, the internal state parameter ISP is checked,
When the internal state parameter ■SP is 0°1.2, 3.4, steps 5601, 5605, 56, respectively.
Proceed to 08.5611 and 5651.

In step 5601, after reading the image of the first additional original among the plurality of originals placed on the original tray 21 and converting the read image into image data (hereinafter referred to as additional image data), Compression processing and RA of the converted additional image data in step 5602
Storage processing to M34 is performed.

Here, the additional manuscript is a manuscript created in advance by the operator that says something like "This facunmill transmission is a double-sided manuscript. Manuscript name: ○○O○". This additional document is read and stored. The stored additional document information is transmitted prior to transmitting each document group when transmitting the front side of the document and when transmitting the back side of the document. This allows the receiving side to know that the same document group is being transmitted.

Here, as an additional document, the operator or each person has created a message [This facsimile transmission is a double-sided document
We will now send the image data of the front side of the double-sided original. ” (hereinafter referred to as h4)
This is called the 1st additional manuscript. ) and [This facunmile transmission is for a double-sided original, and the image data of the back side of the double-sided original will be sent. ” (hereinafter referred to as the “second additional manuscript”), the first
Place the additional original in front of the original when transmitting the image data of the front side of the double-sided original, and place the second additional original in front of the original when transmitting the image data of the back side of the double-sided original. , the image data of the first and second additional documents may be transmitted prior to transmitting the image data of the front side and the image data of the back side, respectively. With this, it is possible to clearly notify the recipient of the transmission of the front side and the transmission of the back side. In particular, if the line is disconnected between sending the front side and sending the back side, and image data is being received from another facsimile machine at that time, sending the front side and sending the back side of a double-sided original can be made clear.

Note that the operator does not prepare this additional document, but stores this additional image data in the ROM 72 in advance and performs step 5608.
Then, the additional image data stored in the ROM 72 may be sent to the other party's facsimile machine as one page of a predetermined size. Alternatively, image data indicating that the original is the front side or the back side may be added to the top of one sheet of image data and transmitted without using the above-mentioned original.

Next, in step 5603, it is determined whether all images of the additional original have been completely read and stored in the RAM 34, and if reading of all images of the additional original has been completed (YES in step 7 5603). )
Proceeding to step 5604, the internal state parameter IS
After setting P to 1 and updating, return to the main routine.

On the other hand, if reading of all images of the additional document has not been completed (No in step 5603), the process returns to the mother main routine.

In step 5605, after a predetermined line connection process for the facsimile machine is performed, the process advances to step 5606.
It is determined whether the line connection process is completed. If the line connection process is completed (YES in step 5606)
S) After updating the internal state parameter ISP by setting it to 2 in step 5607, the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, if the line connection process is not completed (step 5)
If NO at 606), the process returns to the main routine.

In step 5608, after transmitting the additional image data stored in the RAM 34, step 56
In 09, it is determined whether the transmission process of the additional image data is completed. Here, if the transmission process is completed (YES in step 5609), step 5
Proceeding to 610, the internal state parameter ■SP is set to 3 and updated, and then the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if the transmission process is not completed (No in step 5609), the process returns to the main routine.

In step 5611, the image of the original placed on the original tray 21 is read and compressed, converted into a facsimile signal, and transmitted to the other party's facsimile machine. Next, in step 5612, it is determined whether this transmission process has been completed, and in step 5613, it is determined whether the document sensor 22 is turned off.

If the transmission process is completed (YES in step 5612)
In addition, when the document sensor 22 is off (YES in step 5613), the internal state parameter ISP is set to 4 and updated, and then the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, whether the transmission process has not been completed (step 56).
12) or the document sensor is not turned off (NO in step 5613), the process directly returns to the main routine.

In step 5651, double-sided transmission 7 lag BSTF is set to O.
Then, in step 5652, it is determined whether the destination facsimile number is a local area number. Here, the double-sided transmission flag BSTF is 0.
(YES in step 5651) or the area code is not a local code (NO in step 5652), in order to immediately disconnect the line, proceed to step 5.
Proceed to 615.

On the other hand, the double-sided transmission flag BSTF is not O (step 5
651) and the other party's facunmile number is a local area code (YES in step 5652).
) starts the timer circuit 75 in step 5653. Next, in step 5654, it is determined whether or not the document sensor 22 is in an on state, and further, in step 5655, it is determined whether or not the timer circuit 75 has counted a predetermined time and has timed out. Here, when the document sensor 22 is in the ON state (YES in step 5654), the placement of the document for transmission of the back side of the double-sided document has been completed, so step 5
After proceeding to 656 and setting the double-sided transmission flag BSTF to 0, the internal state parameter ISP is set to 3 and updated in step 5657, and then returning to the main routine.

On the other hand, if the document sensor 22 is in the off state in step 5654 and the timer circuit 75 has not timed up (No in step 5655), the process returns to the main routine.

In step 5615, after disconnecting the line with the other party's 7 axis device according to a predetermined procedure,
In step 5616, it is determined whether the line disconnection process is completed. When line disconnection processing is not completed (
Step 56161 (NO), return to the main routine.

On the other hand, when the line disconnection process is completed (step 561
6), the process proceeds to step 5617, where it is determined whether the double-sided transmission flag BSTF is 1 or not.

When the double-sided transmission flag BSTF is 1 (steer knob 5
617: YES), the double-sided transmission flag BSTF is reset to 0 in step 5618 to cancel the double-sided transmission mode, and then the internal state parameter ISP is set to l in step 5619, and the control mode is set in step 5620. Set the parameter CMP to 1 and return to the main routine. In this case, in the later input/output processing (ste knob 5ioi, see Figure 6)
D56 is turned off.

On the other hand, in step 5617, the double-sided transmission flag BST
If F is 0 (NO in step 5617),
In step 5621, the internal state parameter IS
After setting P to 0, the control mode parameter CMP is set to O in step 5622, and the process returns to the main routine.

In the embodiments described above, the additional image data is transmitted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured so that the additional image data is not transmitted.

Further, in this embodiment, the documents are transmitted in two groups, the front side and the back side, but three or more groups of documents can be transmitted in the same way.

[Effects of the Invention] As detailed above, according to the present invention, after controlling the transmitting means to transmit the image signal of the document placed on the document loading table to the other party's facsimile device via the communication line, Next, when the detecting means detects that a document has been newly placed on the document loading table, the transmitting means is controlled to transmit the image signal of the newly placed document to the document through the communication line. Because the data is sent to the same recipient's facsimile machine, when sending a document in multiple sets, such as the front and back sides of a double-sided document, by placing them on the document tray,
After the first transmission, the image data of the document can be transmitted without performing a series of transmission operations, which has the advantage of simplifying the operation of transmitting images of double-sided documents.

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FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a facsimile machine that is an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a pro 7 showing the configuration of the facsimile machine of FIG.
Figure 3 is a front view of the operation panel of the facsimile machine in Figure 1, Figure 4 is a block diagram of the main control unit in Figure 2 and the operation knob in Figure 3, and Figure 5 is a block diagram of the main control unit in Figure 2 and the operation panel in Figure 3. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing input/output processing which is the subroutine of FIG. 5; FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the first standby mode processing which is the subroutine of FIG. 5. 8 is a 70-chart showing the second standby mode processing, which is the subroutine of FIG. 5, and FIGS. 9(A) and 9(B) are the double-sided transmission mode processing, which is the subroutine of FIG. FIG. 20... Reading section, 31... Image reading section, 32...
Signal processing unit, 33... Signal compression unit, 34... RAM, 35... Transmission control unit, 36...
Line control unit, 39... Main control unit, 50... Operation panel 51... Key matrix, 52... Numeric keypad 53... Transmission key 55... Double-sided transmission key Fig. 6

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[Claims] (1) The originals placed on the original loading table are automatically sent one by one to the image reading means, the images of the originals are read by the image reading means, and the read images are converted into image signals and communicated. In a facsimile machine equipped with a transmission means for transmitting data to the other party's facsimile machine via a line, an operation mode is specified in which the document is placed on the document stacking table in multiple batches and an image signal of the document is transmitted. a specifying means; an input means for inputting the telephone number of the other party's facsimile device; a detecting means for detecting that the document is placed on the document stacking table; and when the operation mode is specified by the specifying means. when the telephone number of the other party's facsimile device is input by the input means and the detection means detects that the document is placed on the document loading table;
The transmitting means is controlled to transmit an image signal of the placed document to the other party's facsimile device via the communication line, and then to notify that the document has been newly placed on the document loading table. and control means for controlling the transmitting means to transmit an image signal of the newly placed document to the facsimile machine of the same party via a communication line when detected by the detecting means. A facsimile machine with special features. (2) The originals placed on the original loading table are automatically sent one by one to the image reading means, the images of the originals are read by the image reading means, and the read images are converted into image signals and communicated. In a facsimile machine equipped with a transmission means for transmitting data to the other party's facsimile machine via a line, an operation mode is specified in which the document is placed on the document stacking table in multiple batches and an image signal of the document is transmitted. a specifying means; an input means for inputting a telephone number of a facsimile device of the other party; a storage means for storing the telephone number input by the input means; and detecting that the document is placed on the document loading table. a detection means for detecting that, when the operation mode is specified by the specification means, the telephone number of the other party's facsimile machine is input by the input means and the document is placed on the document loading table; When detected by means,
After reading out the telephone number stored in the storage means and performing line connection processing with the facsimile machine of the other party, the transmission means is controlled to send the image signal of the document placed to the other party via the communication line. a first control means that sends the original to the other party's facsimile machine and disconnects the line with the other party's facsimile machine; and after the operation of the first control means, the original is newly placed on the original document loading table. When the detection means detects that the telephone number is stored in the storage means and performs line connection processing with the other party's facsimile device, the transmission means is controlled to send the new facsimile. A facsimile apparatus comprising: second control means for transmitting an image signal of the original document to the other party's facsimile machine via a communication line, and performing a line disconnection process with the other party's facsimile machine. (3) After the operation of the second control means, when the detection means detects that the document is newly placed on the document stacking table, the operation of the second control means is repeated. The facsimile machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: