JP2005210511A - Facsimile machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To necessarily output data transmitted from another facsimile machine. <P>SOLUTION: A receiving unit 102 receives data comprising a plurality of pages. A printing processing unit 114 prints the data received by the receiving unit 102. A data storage unit 112 stores the data received by the receiving unit 102. A determining unit 104 determines whether or not special output for printing a part of the data received by the receiving unit 102 by the processing unit 114 is performed, and determines which pages are printed by the processing unit 114 when the special output is performed. The processing unit 114 performs printing in accordance with the determination of the determining unit 104, and a data storage unit 112 stores at least pages which are not printed by the processing unit 114. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a facsimile machine.

  In recent years, infrastructures such as ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network), ADSL (Asymmetry Digital Subscriber Line), and FTTH (Fiber to the home) have been developed, and it has become possible to always connect to networks such as the Internet at a low price. As a result, it is expected that Internet facsimiles capable of transmitting and receiving facsimile data using e-mail will become more widespread in the future.

  In such Internet facsimile, information devices such as a facsimile machine and an MFP (Multi Functional Peripheral) having a facsimile function communicate facsimile data based on, for example, SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) or POP (Post Office Protocol). It has a function to send and receive e-mail attachments.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an electronic mail processing function for exchanging image information and various reports as electronic mail, and a group 3 (G3) facsimile transmission means connected to a public network and using the public network as a transmission path. Describes a facsimile apparatus having a transmission function for transmitting image information according to the above.

By the way, in the conventional facsimile apparatus, all facsimile data transmitted from other facsimile apparatuses are subject to printing, transfer, and the like.
JP 2001-7975 A

  However, some facsimile data transmitted from other devices does not need to be printed and does not need to be transferred to the user terminal. Conventionally, all of these facsimile data has been printed, etc., and there has been a problem that paper resources are wasted or unnecessary data is transferred to the user terminal and the user receives a large amount of data and feels inconvenient. .

  The present invention has been made in view of these points, and an object thereof is to provide a technique for outputting facsimile data transmitted from another facsimile apparatus or the like as necessary.

  The facsimile apparatus of the present invention includes a receiving unit that receives data including a plurality of pages, an output unit that outputs data received by the receiving unit, a storage unit that stores data received by the receiving unit, and a receiving unit that receives the data. Determination means for determining whether to perform special output for outputting only a part of the processed data by the output means, and for determining which page is to be output by the output means when performing special output. . Here, the output unit performs output in accordance with the determination of the determination unit, and the printing unit stores at least pages that are not output by the output unit in the data.

  Here, the output means can be a printing means for printing data on paper resources or the like, or a transfer means for transferring data to another terminal or the like. According to the present invention, only a part of the data determined to be special output is output by the output means, so that unnecessary data can be printed on paper resources or transferred to another terminal or the like. In addition, it is possible to reduce wasteful use of paper resources and to reduce the troublesomeness of receiving unnecessary data in other terminals.

  The facsimile apparatus of the present invention includes a setting reception unit that receives address information of a data transmission source or transmission destination as setting information of data to be subjected to special output, and a setting information storage unit that stores setting information received by the setting reception unit The receiving means can receive the address of the data transmission source or transmission destination together with the data, and the determination means is the address of the transmission source or transmission destination of the data received by the reception means. When the information is stored in the setting information storage unit, it can be determined that the special output is performed.

  In this way, for example, when it is known that data that does not require output such as printing is always transmitted from a certain transmission source, it is possible to prevent unnecessary data from being output by setting in advance. This can reduce wasteful output. Similarly, when it is known that data that does not require output such as printing is always transmitted to a certain destination, wasteful output can be reduced.

  In the facsimile apparatus of the present invention, the data can include information on whether or not the data is specially output, and the determining means includes information indicating that the data is specially output in the data received by the receiving means. It can be determined whether or not to perform special output depending on whether or not it is performed.

  In this way, it is possible to prevent unnecessary data from being output on the receiving side by describing information on data that does not need to be output at the transmission source.

  The facsimile apparatus according to the present invention may further include an assigning unit that assigns a management number to data that is determined to be subjected to special output by the determining unit. Corresponding pages can be output and stored.

  In this way, since the data output by the output means and the data stored by the storage means are associated with each other by the management number, the corresponding data from the storage means as required based on the output data Can be read out.

  The facsimile apparatus of the present invention outputs only predetermined data among the received data. The facsimile apparatus includes a receiving unit that receives data including a plurality of pages, an output unit that outputs data received by the receiving unit, a storage unit that stores data received by the receiving unit, and a data unit that receives the data received by the receiving unit. Among these, a determination unit that determines which page is output by the output unit is included. Here, the output unit performs output in accordance with the determination of the determination unit, and the printing unit stores at least pages that are not output by the output unit in the data.

  According to the present invention, only the necessary data out of the received data is output by the output means, so the unnecessary data is not printed on the paper resource or transferred to another terminal or the like. It is possible to reduce wastefulness and to reduce troublesomeness of receiving unnecessary data in other terminals.

  The facsimile apparatus of the present invention can further include a granting unit for giving a management number to the data received by the receiving unit, and the output unit and the storage unit correspond to the management number given by the granting unit, respectively. Pages can be output and stored.

  In this way, since the data output by the output means and the data stored by the storage means are associated with each other by the management number, the corresponding data from the storage means as necessary based on the output data Can be read out.

  In the facsimile apparatus of the present invention, the output means can be a printing means. When the output unit is a printing unit that prints on paper resources or the like, by applying the present invention, it is possible to prevent unnecessary data from being printed on the paper resources, thereby reducing the waste of paper resources and the like. Can be reduced.

  It should be noted that any combination of the above-described constituent elements and a conversion of the expression of the present invention between a method, an apparatus, a system, a recording medium, a computer program, etc. are also effective as an aspect of the present invention.

  According to the present invention, facsimile data transmitted from another facsimile apparatus or the like can be output as necessary.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of facsimile apparatus 100 in the present embodiment.
The facsimile apparatus 100 is an Internet facsimile apparatus, an MFP (Multi Functional Peripheral), or the like.

  Each component of the facsimile apparatus 100 is, as far as hardware components, a CPU, a memory of any computer, a program that realizes the components of this figure loaded in the memory, a storage unit such as a hard disk that stores the program, It is realized mainly by a network connection interface, a facsimile communication modem, and the like, but it will be understood by those skilled in the art that there are various modifications in the implementation method and apparatus. Each figure to be described below shows functional unit blocks, not hardware unit configurations.

  In this embodiment, when facsimile apparatus 100 receives facsimile data transmitted from another facsimile apparatus or the like, it does not print all pages but prints only necessary pages, and other pages. Is stored in the data storage unit 112 without printing. Thereby, it is possible to reduce wasteful use of paper resources and the like without printing unnecessary pages. In addition, since the page that has not been printed is also stored in the data storage unit 112, it can be read or printed later as necessary.

  The receiving unit 102 receives facsimile data from another facsimile machine or the like. The receiving unit 102 receives facsimile data from other facsimile apparatuses or the like via a network such as PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) or the Internet.

  The determination unit 104 determines whether to print all pages (normal output) or only a predetermined page (special output) for the facsimile data received by the reception unit 102. For example, the determination unit 104 can determine whether or not to perform special output according to the address of the transmission source of facsimile data. Further, the determination unit 104 can determine whether or not to perform special output according to the destination address of the facsimile data. The user 120 can input in advance setting information related to a transmission source and a transmission destination that perform special output. For example, when a summary of the entire document is always attached to the first page from a transmission source and the document body is sent along with the summary, the user 120 prints only the first page, The page can be set to be stored in the data storage unit 112. The setting reception unit 106 receives settings from the user. The setting information storage unit 108 stores the setting information received by the setting receiving unit 106. The determination unit 104 refers to the setting information storage unit 108 to determine whether to perform normal output or special output.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a data structure of the setting information storage unit 108. The setting information storage unit 108 includes an address field, a type field, a print page field, and a storage field. Here, the address of the transmission source or transmission destination to be subjected to special output is written in the address column. In the type column, a type such as whether the address described in the address column is a source address or a destination address is written. Here, for example, when “transmission source” is described in the type column, it is determined whether normal printing or special printing is performed according to the address of the transmission source. Further, when “transmission destination” is described in the type column, it is determined whether normal printing or special printing is performed according to the address of the transmission destination. Of the facsimile data received by the receiving unit 102, a page to be printed is written in the print page column. A page to be stored in the data storage unit 112 is written in the storage column.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 2, the facsimile data whose transmission source address is “aaa@bc.de.jp” is set to print only 1-2 pages and store all pages. . In addition, with respect to the facsimile data whose destination address is “abc@de.fg.jp”, only 1-3 pages are printed, and the fourth and subsequent pages are stored. When a page to be stored is not described in the storage column, the write processing unit 110 writes at least data of a page that is not printed by the print processing unit 114 to the data storage unit 112.

  Although an e-mail address is shown here as an address, TSI (transmission terminal identification signal), Caller ID, F-CODE, etc. may be set as the source address.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the management number assigning unit 105 assigns a management number to the facsimile data received by the receiving unit 102 when the determining unit 104 determines to perform special output.

  When the determination unit 104 determines that special output is to be performed, the writing processing unit 110 associates the page data set to be stored in the setting information storage unit 108 with the management number assigned by the management number assigning unit 105. Is written in the data storage unit 112.

  The print processing unit 114 performs print processing. When the determination unit 104 determines that normal output is performed, the print processing unit 114 prints all pages of the facsimile data received by the reception unit 102. If the determination unit 104 determines that special output is to be performed, the print processing unit 114 prints a page set to be printed based on the setting information stored in the setting information storage unit 108. At this time, the print processing unit 114 performs printing with the management number assigned by the management number giving unit 105. As a result, the facsimile data printed by the print processing unit 114 can be associated with the facsimile data stored in the data storage unit 112.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the facsimile apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment.
First, when the receiving unit 102 receives facsimile data (S10), the determination unit 104 refers to the setting information storage unit 108 based on the transmission source or transmission destination address of the facsimile data, and sets the special output. It is determined whether or not (S12). If it is determined that the special output is not set (NO in S12), the process proceeds to step S18, and the print processing unit 114 prints all pages. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S12 that the special output is set (YES in S12), the management number assigning unit 105 assigns a management number to the facsimile data (S14). Thereafter, the writing processing unit 110 stores the facsimile data of the page set to be stored in the data storage unit 112 in the data storage unit 112 in association with the management number (S16). Next, the print processing unit 114 prints the facsimile data of the page set to be printed together with the management number (S18).

  According to the facsimile machine 100 in the present embodiment, only necessary pages are printed according to preset information, so that wasteful use of paper resources and the like is reduced without printing unnecessary pages. Can do. In addition, since the page that has not been printed is stored in the data storage unit 112 in accordance with preset information, it can be read or printed later as necessary. In addition, since a common management number is assigned to the printed page and the page stored in the data storage unit 112, the user can select a page that has not been printed based on the management number assigned to the printed page. Information can be easily retrieved from the data storage unit 112 as necessary.

(Second embodiment)
In the present embodiment, a sender of facsimile data that performs special output transmits facsimile data by adding a predetermined mark indicating a document for special output to a predetermined position on the top page, for example. The facsimile apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment determines whether to perform special output or normal output depending on whether or not a predetermined mark is included in a predetermined position of received facsimile data.

  In the present embodiment, the facsimile machine 100 includes the same components as those described with reference to FIG. 1 in the first embodiment. Here, the facsimile apparatus 100 can be configured not to include the setting reception unit 106 and the setting information storage unit 108. Hereinafter, a description will be given with reference to FIG.

  The determination unit 104 detects whether or not a predetermined mark is included in the top page of the facsimile data received by the reception unit 102, and determines that the facsimile data is specially output when the predetermined mark is included.

  FIG. 4 is a view showing a top page original of facsimile data for special output in the present embodiment. The document 200 is provided with a determination column 202, a print check column 204, and a storage check column 206. Note that the print check column 204 and the storage check column 206 are provided on all pages. The determination unit 104 refers to the determination column 202 of the document 200, and determines that the facsimile data is specially output when the predetermined mark is included in this column. In this case, the determination unit 104 refers to the print check column 204 and the storage check column 206, prints the document checked in the print check column 204, and stores the document checked in the storage check column 206 as data. The write processing unit 110 and the print processing unit 114 are instructed to store in the unit 112.

  As another example, the facsimile machine 100 may include an OCR function. In this case, the sender of the facsimile data for special output describes, for example, information on the page to be printed and the page to be stored together with a predetermined mark indicating that the document is for special output at a predetermined position on the top page. deep. The facsimile apparatus 100 reads out these pieces of information using the OCR function. The determination unit 104 instructs the writing processing unit 110 and the printing processing unit 114 based on the read information. In this way, only necessary pages can be printed and stored without providing print check and storage check for all pages.

  The present invention has been described based on the embodiments. The embodiments are exemplifications, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to combinations of the respective constituent elements and processing processes, and such modifications are within the scope of the present invention. .

  In the above embodiment, the determination unit 104 has been described as determining whether or not all the facsimile data received by the reception unit 102 is printed by the print processing unit 114. However, the determination unit 104 is other than printing. It is also possible to determine whether or not to perform the output. For example, the facsimile apparatus 100 may be connected to the user terminal of the user 120 via a network such as a LAN and transfer received facsimile data to the user terminal. In this case, the determination unit 104 can determine whether or not all of the facsimile data received by the reception unit 102 is transferred to the user terminal. Also in this case, by transferring only necessary data to the user terminal, the user can be provided with convenience without receiving unnecessary data.

  In the above embodiment, the write processing unit 110 has been described as storing data in the data storage unit 112 in association with the management number assigned by the management number giving unit 105. Can store data in the data storage unit 112 without associating the data with a management number based on preset information. In this case, the setting receiving unit 106 can receive a setting related to the storage method in the data storage unit 112. For example, if personal information is included in either the page printed by the print processing unit 114 or the page stored in the data storage unit 112 and it is not desired to associate the information with information on another page, a management number is assigned. You can also print and store it.

  In the above example, the determination unit 104 has been described as determining whether to perform special output or normal output. However, the facsimile machine 100 may be a dedicated device that performs special output. In this case, the setting accepting unit 106 accepts only the setting of information related to the page to be printed by the print processing unit 114 and the page stored in the data storage unit 112 and stores it in the setting information storage unit 108. The determination unit 104 refers to the setting information storage unit 108 to determine a page to be printed and a page to be stored.

  The facsimile apparatus according to the present invention is effective as a facsimile apparatus because it has an effect of outputting only necessary data and preventing unnecessary output.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the data structure of a setting information storage part. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the facsimile apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the original of the top page of the facsimile data for special output in embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Facsimile device 102 Reception part 104 Determination part 106 Setting reception part 108 Setting information storage part 110 Write processing part 112 Data storage part 114 Print processing part

Claims (7)

Receiving means for receiving data including a plurality of pages;
Output means for outputting data received by the receiving means;
Storage means for storing data received by the receiving means;
It is determined whether or not to perform special output in which only a part of the data received by the reception unit is output by the output unit, and which page is to be output by the output unit when performing the special output. Determination means for determining;
Including
The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the output unit performs output according to the determination of the determination unit, and the printing unit stores at least a page of the data that has not been output by the output unit. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1,
Setting accepting means for accepting address information of a data transmission source or transmission destination as setting information of data to be subjected to the special output;
Setting information storage means for storing setting information received by the setting receiving means;
Further including
The receiving means receives the address of the transmission source or transmission destination of the data together with the data,
The determination unit determines that the special output is to be performed when address information of a transmission source or a transmission destination of data received by the reception unit is stored in the setting information storage unit. apparatus. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1,
The data includes information on whether to output the data specially,
The determination means determines whether or not to perform the special output depending on whether or not the data received by the reception means includes information indicating that the data is specially output. apparatus. The facsimile apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Further includes an assigning means for assigning a management number to the data determined by the determining means to perform the special output;
The facsimile apparatus, wherein the output means and the storage means respectively output and store a corresponding page in association with the management number assigned by the assigning means. Among the received data, a facsimile device that outputs only predetermined data,
Receiving means for receiving data including a plurality of pages;
Output means for outputting data received by the receiving means;
Storage means for storing data received by the receiving means;
Determining means for determining which page of the data received by the receiving means is to be output by the output means;
Including
The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the output unit performs output according to the determination of the determination unit, and the printing unit stores at least a page of the data that has not been output by the output unit. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 5, wherein
A granting unit for granting a management number to the data received by the receiving unit;
The facsimile apparatus, wherein the output means and the storage means respectively output and store a corresponding page in association with the management number assigned by the assigning means. The facsimile apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the output means is a printing means.

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