KR100369383B1 - Method for management of receiving data in the facsimile - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of managing a received data of a facsimile, and more particularly, by retransmitting a fax data and a reception list data received from a facsimile of a receiving side to a remote facsimile according to a user's request. The present invention relates to a method of managing received data of a facsimile so that the received fax data can be easily confirmed.

A feature of the present invention is a facsimile system in which a sending facsimile, a receiving facsimile and a remote facsimile can transmit / receive mutual fax data by a communication network, the receiving facsimile determining whether a ring signal is received; If a ring signal is received, it is determined whether there is currently received fax data and the polling transmission function is set; If there is no received fax data and the polling transmission function has not been set, storing the fax data at the same time as performing the receiving operation for the fax data transmitted from the sending side fax; Store reception list data for received fax data; Wait after setting a polling transmission job for received fax data; If the received fax data exists and the polling transmission function is set, it is determined whether a transmission request for the stored fax data from the remote fax is received; If it is determined that a transmission request has not been received, perform a fax data reception operation; If it is determined that the transmission request has been received, the stored fax data is transmitted to the remote facsimile.

The present invention has the advantage that the user is not limited to the active area by allowing the remote fax machine to receive the fax data even after the normal print job is finished.

Description

How to manage received data by facsimile {METHOD FOR MANAGEMENT OF RECEIVING DATA IN THE FACSIMILE}

The present invention relates to a method of managing a received data of a facsimile, and more particularly, by retransmitting a fax data and a reception list data received from a facsimile of a receiving side to a remote facsimile according to a user's request. The present invention relates to a method of managing received data of a facsimile so that the received fax data can be easily confirmed.

In general, a facsimile is a device that outputs fax data transmitted through a telephone line from a transmitting side or allows a user to transmit fax data through an identical telephone line to an arbitrary receiving side. Such facsimile machines typically include the functions of scanners, printers, and telephones, and have recently been used as office automation equipment (OA) essential for homes and offices.

The conventional facsimile transmits the identifier ID of the transmitting side in the initial protocol exchange process when transmitting data, and the receiving side outputs the identifier ID of the transmitting side along with the received data when outputting the received data. At this time, the receiving side simply provides a function of displaying the identifier (ID) of the transmitting side on the display window or outputting the data using the recording means.

On the other hand, the general facsimile supports the polling function. The transmit request function is to set the polling transmission (Tx-poll) function on the sending side facsimile, and the receiving side performs a polling reception (Rx-poll) function after dialing. To receive the fax message (fax data) set on the sending side.

However, according to the conventional facsimile transmission request function, the following problem (s) occur.

That is, if a polling transmission (Tx-poll) is set to the receiving side facsimile for the facsimile transmission request function, all fax data will be transmitted to the remote facsimile. Therefore, it is inconvenient because it cannot selectively receive important documents and general documents.

In addition, when a normal print job ends in a general fax machine, the print job is deleted from the memory. Therefore, even if the user sets the transmission request function for a specific document, the fax data after the normal print job is finished cannot be received remotely.

Accordingly, the present invention is to solve such a problem (s), the object of the present invention is to provide a method for managing the received data of the facsimile so that the remote fax can receive even after the normal print job is finished. have.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for managing received data of a facsimile so as to selectively receive at least one or more fax data received at a receiving side facsimile at a remote facsimile.

1 is a system configuration diagram of a facsimile for carrying out the present invention,

2 is a schematic block diagram of a facsimile applied to the present invention,

3 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a method for managing received data of a fax according to the present invention;

4 is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of a method for managing received data of a fax according to the present invention.

<Description of the code | symbol about the principal part of drawing>

100: transmission side fax 101: central processing unit

102: memory 103: operation panel (OPE)

104: scanner 105: printer

106: modem 107: network controller (NCU)

200: receiving side fax 300: remote fax

A feature of the present invention for achieving such object (s) is a method of managing a fax data of a facsimile in which a sending side fax, a receiving side fax and a remote facsimile can transmit / receive mutual fax data by a communication network. The receiving side facsimile comprises: determining whether a ring signal is received; Determining whether a polling transmission function is set when the ring signal is received in the ring signal reception determination step; If the polling transmission function is not set, storing the fax data at the same time as performing a reception operation on the fax data transmitted from the transmission side fax; Storing reception list data for the received fax data; Setting up a polling transmission operation for the received fax data and returning to the ring signal acceptance determination step; If the ring signal is received in the ring signal reception determination step and the polling transmission function is set in the step of determining whether the polling transmission function is set, it is determined whether a transmission request for the stored fax data has been received from the remote facsimile machine. Doing; If it is determined that the transmission request has not been received in the step of accepting the transmission request, the process returns to the step of performing the reception of the fax data, and if it is determined that the transmission request has been received in the determination of whether the transmission request has been received, the stored fax data is stored. Is to send to a remote facsimile.

Here, after transmitting the fax data to the remote facsimile, it is preferable to store the transmission list data for the fax data transmitted to the remote facsimile.

It is also desirable to delete the fax data sent to the remote facsimile after sending the fax data to the remote facsimile.

On the other hand, another feature of the present invention is a facsimile fax data management method in which a sending side fax, a receiving side fax, and a remote facsimile can transmit / receive mutual fax data through a communication network. Determining whether is received; Determining whether a polling transmission function is set when the ring signal is received in the ring signal reception determination step; If the polling transmission function is not set, storing the fax data at the same time as performing a reception operation on the fax data transmitted from the transmission side fax; Storing reception list data for the received fax data; Setting up a polling transmission operation for the received fax data and returning to the ring signal acceptance determination step; If the ring signal is received in the ring signal reception determination step and the polling transmission function is set in the step of determining whether the polling transmission function is set, it is determined whether a transmission request for the stored fax data has been received from the remote facsimile machine. Doing; If it is determined that the transmission request has not been received in the step of determining whether to receive the transmission request, returning to the step of receiving the fax data; And if it is determined that the transmission request has been received in the step of determining whether to receive the transmission request, transmitting the stored reception list data to the remote facsimile and then waiting. When a designation code for designating specific fax data included in the reception list data is received from the remote facsimile, the fax data corresponding to the designation code among at least one or more stored fax data is transmitted to the remote facsimile.

Here, the designation code preferably includes at least one of a serial number of the reception list data for the fax data and a telephone number of the destination fax.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiment (s) of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, in adding reference numerals to the elements of each drawing, it should be noted that the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals as much as possible even if they are displayed on different drawings. In addition, in the following description there are shown a number of specific details, such as components of the specific circuit, which are provided only to help a more general understanding of the present invention that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. It is self-evident to those of ordinary knowledge in Esau. In describing the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

1 shows a system configuration diagram of a facsimile for carrying out the present invention, FIG. 2 shows a schematic block diagram of a facsimile applied to the present invention, and FIG. 3 shows a method of managing received data of the facsimile according to the present invention. An operation flowchart showing an embodiment is shown, and FIG. 4 is an operation flowchart showing another embodiment of a method for managing received data of a facsimile according to the present invention.

1 and 2, a transmission side facsimile 100, a reception side facsimile 200, and a remote facsimile 300 are connected to a communication network. That is, the fax data is transmitted from the sending side facsimile 100 to the receiving side facsimile 200 through the communication network, and retransmitted to the remote facsimile 300 through the communication network at the request of the user.

On the other hand, when the internal structure of the facsimile is explained, the central processing unit 101 controls the various functions of the facsimile as a whole. In particular, the central processing unit 101 in the receiving side fax 200 prints the received fax data according to the polling transmission (Tx-poll) set by the user and sets the polling transmission function and stores it in the memory. According to the transmission request of the remote facsimile 300, it controls the transmission of the reception list data and the fax data to the remote facsimile 300. In addition, the central processing unit 101 in the remote facsimile 300 switches to a polling reception (Rx-poll) mode according to a user's request, dials the receiving side facsimile 200 to form a call path, and then receives the receiving side facsimile ( Control the reception status of the fax data transmitted from the 200).

The memory 102 stores program data, protocol data, and fax data for performing various operations of the fax. In particular, the memory 102 in the receiving side fax 200 stores the received fax data and maintains the storage state without deleting the fax data after the print job is completed.

An operating panel (OPE) 103 is provided with a plurality of function keys arranged so as to select various functions of the facsimile, and includes a display window for displaying the operating state of the facsimile.

The scanner 104 scans the original data to be transmitted, converts it into binary information, and provides the converted digital image data to the central processing unit 101.

The printer 105 prints the fax data received from the transmission side.

The modem 106 modulates and outputs the output data of the central processing unit 101 in an analog manner under the control of the central processing unit 101, and demodulates the analog input signal received from the transmission side into digital image data. Output

A network controller (NCU) 107 is operated under the control of the central processing unit 101 to form a call loop of a telephone line (Tip, Ring), and the modulation / demodulation signal of the modem 106 and the telephone. Interface the signals of lines (Tip, Ring).

Here, the above-described configurations are commonly applied to both the transmitting side facsimile 100, the receiving side facsimile 200, and the remote facsimile 300.

Referring to Figures 3 to 4 with respect to the operation of the present invention configured as described above are as follows.

<1st Example of this invention>

First, a general operation state of the transmission side facsimile 100 will be described.

When a facsimile operation, for example, a copy function or a transmission function start signal is input from the operation panel 103, the central processing unit 101 scans an image of an original to be transmitted through the scanner 104 and then, via the printer 105. The image signal of the original is transmitted to a telephone line (Tip, Ring) through a copy or a modem 106 and a network controller 107 which will be described later.

That is, a case in which a transmission key is input from the operation panel 103 to perform a transmission operation will be described as an example. First, in order to generate data for transmission, author the image data of the original scanned from the scanner 104, A memory 102 is required to store the compressed code of the image data, and once the communication path is formed, the image data must be transmitted through the telephone line (Tip, Ring) at a constant transmission speed. There is an attribute.

Therefore, the facsimile scans an image of an original to be transmitted through the scanner 104, converts the image into binary data, and stores the image sequentially in the memory 102. When the scan operation is completed, the scanner 104 notifies the central processing unit 101 that the scan operation is completed.

The central processing unit 101 scans the image data of the original stored in the memory 102 and applies it to the modem 106 when a predetermined signal indicating that the scanning operation from the scanner 104 is completed is input. The modem 106 modulates the image data of the input document into an analog signal of a transmission rate suitable for a telephone line (Tip, Ring) state, and then receives the receiving side facsimile through the network controller 107 and the telephone line (Tip, Ring). Send to 200.

Then, when the receiving side facsimile 200 receives an image signal from the transmitting side facsimile 100 through a telephone line (Tip, Ring) and the network controller 107, the modem 106 receives the image signal of the inputted original image data. Demodulated to provide to the central processing unit (101).

The central processing unit 101 stores the input image data in the memory 102 and prints the stored image data to the printer 105.

When the transmission / reception is completed, the central processing unit 101 transmits / receives information on the transmission / reception, that is, transmission / reception (Tx / Rx), communication start time, communication time required, telephone number, page count, communication. The result is printed out by sending / receiving list data (Confirmation Report).

Meanwhile, an embodiment of a process in which the receiving side facsimile 200 retransmits the fax data received from the transmitting side facsimile 100 to the remote facsimile 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

The central processing unit 101 of the receiving side fax 200 repeatedly checks whether a ring signal is received (S1), and when the ring signal is received, a polling transmission operation (Tx-poll) is set due to the received fax data. Check whether there is (S2). If it is determined in step 2 (S2) that the polling transmission job is not set, the central processing unit 101 recognizes the general fax data reception job, performs the reception job on the received fax data (S3), and receives the reception. The reception information is stored in the list data (S4), and after setting the polling transmission operation to retransmit the received fax data to the remote facsimile 300 (S5), the state is switched to the standby state. At this time, the central processing unit 101 controls the printer 105 to print on the fax data stored in the memory 102, and maintains the storage state of the fax data is completed.

If it is determined in step 2 (S2) that the polling transmission job is set, the central processing unit 101 checks whether the transmission request of the corresponding fax data from the remote facsimile 300 (S6). If it is determined in step 6 (S6) that the request for transmission of the fax data has not been received, the process proceeds to step 3 (S3) above to perform a general fax data receiving operation.

If, in step 6 (S6) above, it is determined that the request for transmission of the corresponding fax data is received from the remote facsimile 300, the operation of transmitting the received fax data to the remote facsimile 300 is received. Perform (S7), store transmission related information in the transmission list data (S8), release the polling transmission job setting state for the corresponding fax data transmitted to the remote facsimile 300, and delete the corresponding fax data. (S9).

Meanwhile, the central processing unit 101 in the receiving side facsimile 200 continuously receives and stores the fax data from the transmitting side facsimile 100 until the transmission request is received from the remote facsimile 300, and the memory 102 is full. (Full) sequentially deletes the fax data having the fastest reception point from the memory 102 in sequence.

Therefore, since the fax data received by the receiving side facsimile 200 can be received again by the remote facsimile 300, it is not limited to the user's active area.

<2nd Example of this invention>

Next, another embodiment of a process in which the receiving side facsimile 200 retransmits the fax data received from the transmitting side facsimile 100 to the remote facsimile 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 4.

The central processing unit 101 of the receiving side fax 200 repeatedly checks whether a ring signal is received (S10), and when the ring signal is received, a polling transmission operation (Tx-poll) is set due to the received fax data. Check whether there is (S11). If it is determined in step 11 (S11) that the polling transmission job is not set, the central processing unit 101 recognizes the general fax data reception job and performs the reception job for the received fax data (S12). The reception information is stored in the list data (S13), and after setting the polling transmission operation to retransmit the received fax data to the remote facsimile 300 (S14), the state is switched to the standby state. At this time, the central processing unit 101 controls the printer 105 to print on the fax data stored in the memory 102, and maintains the storage state of the fax data is completed.

If it is determined in step 11 (S11) that the polling transmission job is set, the central processing unit 101 checks whether the transmission request of the fax data is received from the remote facsimile 300 (S17). If it is determined in step 17 (S17) that the request for transmission of the corresponding fax data has not been received, the process proceeds to step 12 (S12) above to perform a general fax data receiving operation.

If it is determined in step 15 (S15) that the request for transmission of the corresponding fax data is received from the remote facsimile 300, the receiving side facsimile 200 receives the received list data of the fax data stored up to the remote facsimile 300 After the transmission (S16), the standby state is maintained (S17).

Thereafter, after the user checks the reception list data received through the remote facsimile 300, the user inputs an arbitrary code (for example, a serial number of the corresponding list or a calling party's phone number) to designate specific fax data. The code data is transmitted to the receiving side facsimile 200 via the remote facsimile 300 (S18).

The central processing unit 101 in the receiving side facsimile 200 analyzes an arbitrary code specifying the specific fax data transmitted from the remote facsimile 300 (S19) and transmits the corresponding fax data to the remote facsimile 300. (S20), storing information related to the transmission in the transmission list data (S21), releases the polling transmission job setting state for the corresponding fax data transmitted to the remote facsimile 300, and deletes the corresponding fax data (S22). ).

Meanwhile, the central processing unit 101 in the receiving side facsimile 200 continuously receives and stores the fax data from the transmitting side facsimile 100 until the transmission request is received from the remote facsimile 300, and the memory 102 is full. (Full) sequentially deletes the fax data having the fastest reception point from the memory 102 in sequence.

Accordingly, since the fax data received by the receiving side facsimile 200 can be selectively re-received by the remote facsimile 300, it is not limited to the user's active area and is convenient.

As described above, although the specific embodiment (s) have been described in the detailed description of the present invention, various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiment (s) but should be defined by the claims below and equivalents thereof.

As a result, according to the facsimile fax data management method according to the present invention the following advantages (s) occur.

In other words, by allowing the remote facsimile to receive the fax data after the normal print job is finished, the user is not restricted to the active area.

Further, at least one or more fax data received by the receiving side facsimile can be selectively received by the remote facsimile, which is convenient.

Claims (7)

In the fax data management method of the facsimile where the sending fax, the receiving fax and the remote facsimile can transmit / receive mutual fax data by the communication network: The receiving side fax is, Determining whether a ring signal is received; Determining whether a polling transmission function is set when the ring signal is received in the ring signal reception determination step; If the polling transmission function is not set, storing the fax data at the same time as performing a reception operation on the fax data transmitted from the transmission side fax; Storing reception list data for the received fax data; Setting up a polling transmission operation for the received fax data and returning to the ring signal acceptance determination step; If the ring signal is received in the ring signal reception determination step and the polling transmission function is set in the step of determining whether the polling transmission function is set, it is determined whether a transmission request for the stored fax data has been received from the remote facsimile machine. Doing; If it is determined that the transmission request has not been received in the step of accepting the transmission request, the process returns to the step of performing the reception of the fax data and if it is determined that the transmission request has been received in the determination of whether the transmission request is received, the stored fax Fax data management method of a fax comprising the step of transmitting data to the remote fax. The method of claim 1, wherein after performing the transmitting step, And storing transmission list data for the fax data transmitted to the remote facsimile. The method of claim 1 or 2, after performing the transmitting step, And deleting the fax data transmitted to the remote facsimile. In the fax data management method of the facsimile where the sending fax, the receiving fax and the remote facsimile can transmit / receive mutual fax data by the communication network: The receiving side fax is, Determining whether a ring signal is received; Determining whether a polling transmission function is set when the ring signal is received in the ring signal reception determination step; If the polling transmission function is not set, storing the fax data at the same time as performing a reception operation on the fax data transmitted from the transmission side fax; Storing reception list data for the received fax data; Setting up a polling transmission operation for the received fax data and returning to the ring signal acceptance determination step; If the ring signal is received in the ring signal reception determination step and the polling transmission function is set in the step of determining whether the polling transmission function is set, it is determined whether a transmission request for the stored fax data has been received from the remote facsimile machine. Doing; If it is determined that the transmission request has not been received in the step of determining whether to receive the transmission request, returning to the step of receiving the fax data; And If it is determined that the transmission request has been received in the step of determining whether to receive the transmission request, transmitting the stored reception list data to the remote facsimile and then waiting; And when a designation code for designating specific fax data included in the reception list data is received from the remote facsimile, transmitting fax data corresponding to the designation code among at least one or more of the stored fax data to the remote facsimile. How to manage your fax data. The method of claim 4, wherein after performing the transmitting step, And storing transmission list data for the fax data transmitted to the remote facsimile. The method of claim 4 or 5, wherein after performing the transmitting step, And deleting the fax data transmitted to the remote facsimile. The method of claim 4, wherein the designation code, And at least one or more of a serial number of the reception list data for the fax data and a telephone number of the destination fax.