JPH0481069A - Facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To set functions by a simple operation without error by controlling the respective functions of the equipment according to control information read from a memory to store the control information of various function set items in advance. CONSTITUTION:A memory space for maintenance is virtually arranged in the memory space of the equipment. When a memory card 6 is loaded into the equipment, this memory space is filled up with the memory card. A software defines a function set data as one module, and the memory card 6 stores the control information for setting functions designated by the user side. The function set data module in the equipment and the function set data module in the memory card 6 are exchanged. Namely, the data of the function set data module in the equipment is transferred to one part of the memory space in the memory card and afterwards, the data of the function set data module designated by the user side is transferred to the memory area storing the function set data module in the equipment. Thus, the set of the function can easily be changed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a facsimile machine, and particularly to a facsimile machine in which various function settings are made through operation input.

[Conventional technology]

In conventional facsimile machines, the function settings of the machine itself, such as the type of telephone to be connected and the number of re-calls when the other party is busy, are set using a hardware dip switch. Furthermore, recently, it has become possible to perform this function setting using software by operating the operation section of the device.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

In the above-described conventional facsimile apparatus, the operator inputs various function settings by operating switches, so there are problems in that inputting operations is time-consuming and may result in erroneous inputs.

[Means to solve the problem]

The facsimile device of the present invention includes a memory card that stores in advance control information for setting various functions such as the type of telephone to be connected and the number of re-calls, and a memory that stores the control information read from the memory card. and a control means for controlling transmission and reception according to the control information read from the storage means corresponding to the setting item specified for operation.

〔Example〕

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a memory space and data flow within a facsimile machine.

In this embodiment, a static RAM memory card 6 is used as a non-volatile writable storage means. The memory card storage section 1 is a static RAM, and the interface section 2 provides an interface between the memory card and the inside of the device.

The device side interface section 3 connects the device side and the memory card 6.
interface with. The internal storage unit 4 is a memory within the device. The control section 5 controls each section and controls data transfer between the storage section 1 of the memory card 6 and the internal storage section 4 of the device.

Next, to explain the flow of memory data, a memory space for maintenance is virtually arranged in the memory space within the device. When the memory card 6 is installed in the device, this memory space is filled by the memory card. The software defines function setting data as one module, and the memory card 6 stores control information for function settings specified by the user. Then, the function setting data module in the device and the function setting data module in the memory card 6 are converted. That is, the function setting data module in the device is transferred to a part of the memory space in the memory card (a in Figure 2), and then the function setting data module (in the memory card) specified by the user is transferred to the function in the device. The data is transferred to the memory area where the setting data module was located (FIG. 2b).

In this way, the function settings can be easily changed without changing the function settings in the device for each parameter.

To write function setting data to the memory card, create a function setting data module using a memory card interface tool using a personal computer, and then transfer the data to a specified area of the memory card using the interface tool. do. This makes it possible to create a memory card in which function setting data modules specified by each user are stored.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, the present invention enables function settings to be made easily and without error by controlling each function of the device using control information read from a memory card that stores control information for various function setting items in advance. effective.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a memory space and data flow within a facsimile machine. 1... Storage section, 2, 3... Interface section, 4.
...Storage unit in the device, 5...Control unit, 6...Memory card.

Claims (1)

[Claims] A memory card in which control information for setting various functions such as the type of telephone to be connected and the number of re-calls is stored in advance, a storage means for storing the control information read from the memory card, and A facsimile apparatus comprising: control means for controlling transmission and reception according to the control information read from the storage means in correspondence with the setting items.