JP2002199199A - Facsimile - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a facsimile which notifies persons hard of hearing that a call has come so that facsimile can be used in a conversational style in the same manner as telephone. SOLUTION: A transmitter is additionally provided, which incorporates a sensor, which senses incoming information, and sets sensed incoming information as a peculiarly set ID signal and is carried by a holder and transmits the ID signal to a receiver for final reception, analysis, and notification; and a transmission signal from the transmitter is received by the receiver via one or more repeaters, and radio waves in a specific small power band is used for the transmission signal, and a single frequency is used for the transmission signal.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile, in particular, characters, pictures, photographs, etc.
The present invention relates to a facsimile that converts this into an electric signal and transmits the same, so that a permanent recorded image similar to the original image can be obtained as a static image.

In recent years, facsimile machines have become widely used not only for corporate offices but also in general households due to the enhancement of telephone lines and the reduction in price. , Using copy paper, and those that can be used by switching to a normal telephone,
There is also known a system capable of directly transmitting a personal computer screen by interposing a converter or the like, in addition to a system combined with a computer.

[0003] On the other hand, it is often difficult for hearing-impaired persons to hear hearing aids, even if they are wearing hearing aids, and it is extremely annoying, troublesome, and uncomfortable to wear hearing aids. Often. A facsimile that can be visually confirmed is effective for the hearing-impaired person, and many cases use it as a communication means instead of a telephone.

[0004]

However, in general, a facsimile also uses a telephone line, so that when a call is received, a ring tone is sounded to notify the user of the incoming call. When the call is ringing, the ring tone cannot be confirmed, and there are many cases to be confirmed later, which is similar to an electronic mail, and the use effect as a substitute for a telephone is diminished.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances and problems.
An object of the present invention is to provide a facsimile capable of notifying a hearing-impaired person of a special incoming call so that a facsimile can be used in a situation close to a conversation as well as a telephone.

[0006]

In order to achieve this object, a facsimile according to the present invention has a built-in sensor for detecting incoming call information, converts the detected incoming call information into an ID signal uniquely set, and stores the signal. And a transmitter for transmitting the ID signal to a receiver for finally receiving, analyzing and notifying and transmitting the ID signal, wherein the transmission signal from the transmitter is one or more. It is characterized in that it is made to be received by the receiver via a repeater, characterized in that a radio wave of a specific low power band is used for the transmission signal, and a single frequency is used for the transmission signal. It is characterized by:

[0007]

With this configuration, when an incoming call is received, a signal indicating the incoming call is sent to a receiver held by the user, in addition to the normal ringing sound, so that the hearing impaired user can also receive the incoming call. It is possible to confirm in real time, and to perform an operation such as immediately sending a reply.

[0008]

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 is a diagram showing an entire system incorporating a facsimile according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a transmitter, FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a receiver, FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a repeater, and FIG. FIG. 6 is a front view showing a specific form of the receiver.

In these figures, reference numeral 1 denotes a transmitter. The transmitter 1 has a built-in sensor unit 2 for detecting an incoming call in a facsimile F, and individually sets the detected information. Antenna 3
It is something to send.

The transmitter 1 is provided with an amplifying unit 4 for amplifying a signal caught by the sensor unit 2 subsequent to a sensor unit 2 for sensing an incoming facsimile F. The amplified signal has a waveform. Molding unit 5
The waveform is adjusted.

The signal whose waveform has been adjusted is supplied to the CPU unit 6.
Sent to The CPU unit 6 is provided with a ROM and a RAM 6a for controlling and storing. When the signals match, the signal is sent to an oscillation and modulation unit 7, where it is oscillated and the modulated signal is amplified by an amplification unit 8. The signal is amplified and transmitted from the antenna 3 through the antenna unit 9.

The transmitter 1 may be built in the facsimile F, mounted externally, or installed near the facsimile F.

The transmission from the antenna 3 uses a radio wave of a specific small power band which does not affect the surroundings in terms of radio waves. Therefore, in the case of a short distance from the transmitter 1, the transmission wave from the antenna 3 can be directly received by the receiver 10, but when the distance is long, the repeaters 11 and 12 are interposed.

A pattern antenna is used as the antenna 10a of the receiver 10, and the signal by the weak radio wave is
It is input as a time-division signal that allows the operation to be performed at the same time by subdividing the time. The signal received by the antenna 10a passes through the antenna unit 13, is amplified by the amplification unit, and is oscillated and demodulated by the oscillation and demodulation unit 15.

The oscillated and demodulated signal is shaped by a waveform shaping unit 16 and sent to a CPU unit 17. The CPU unit 17 is provided with a ROM and a RAM 17a for controlling and storing, and when the signals match, the signals are sent to the LCD driver unit 18 and the motor driver unit 19.

Here, the signal from the LCD driver unit 18 indicates that the facsimile has arrived on the LCD display 20 by, for example, katakana, alphabet, etc., and notifies the user (wearer) of the receiver 10 of this display. For this purpose, a signal from the motor driver unit 19 drives a motor in the receiver 10 to activate an intermittent or continuous motor vibration 21.

When the repeaters 11 and 12 are used, each plug 11a and 12a is connected to a commercial power supply of 100 V AC.
Insert into an outlet. That is, the transmission wave from the transmitter 1 is received by the receiving antenna 11b among the antennas 11b and 11c of the repeater 11, and the normal power line 22 disposed in a wall or the like is used.
To the repeater 12, and a signal is transmitted to the receiver 10 from the transmitting antenna 12 c among the antennas 12 b and 12 c of the repeater 12. This repeater 1
A wireless communication without using the power line 22 may be interposed between 1 and 12.

The above-mentioned repeaters 11 and 12 are a pair of structurally identical ones.
A power supply unit 23 of 0 V power supply and 5 V and 10 V is built in. A pulse transformer unit 24 is connected, and an amplification and filter unit 25 is connected to the pulse transformer unit 24.

A unit 26 for SS modulation and FM modulation is connected to the unit 25 for amplification and filter, and a CPU unit 27 for SS control and FM control is connected to the unit 26 for SS modulation and FM modulation. The CPU unit 27 is connected to a CPU unit 28 for RF control.

An antenna unit 29, an amplification unit 30, a demodulation unit 31, and a waveform shaping unit 32 are connected to the CPU unit 28 in order from the reception antenna 11b, and the modulation unit 3 is connected to the transmission antenna 11c in this order.
3, an oscillation unit 34, an amplification unit 35, and an antenna unit 36 are connected.

The above-mentioned repeaters 11, 12 and power line 22
Will form a network, and this network employs a master / slave system, and the number of communications will correspond to the number of slaves. In the communication method, the master uses a command from the data terminal device (DTE), and the slave uses a command from the master.

The network ID of each terminal (transmitter 1 and receiver 10) connected to the modem on the power line 22 is set by a dip switch. Face and repeater 11 (1
The serial interface between 2) and the receiver 10 uses weak radio waves as described above, and commands are transmitted between the repeaters 11 and 12 via the power line 22.

In this embodiment, it is assumed that an incoming call is received at one specified facsimile F. However, it is assumed that a plurality of facsimile machines F and a plurality of transmitters 1 attached to the facsimile machine F are used. However, for example, using a single frequency of 315 MHz, as shown in FIG.
A plurality of C ID signals can be processed, interference can be prevented, and the transmitter 1 and the receiver 10 can be significantly reduced in size and weight. In addition, the receiver 10 has a configuration in which bare chips are mounted on a wafer, so that the size can be further reduced.

FIG. 6 shows one embodiment of the receiver 10, and the receiver 10 is of a wristwatch type or is also used as a wristwatch. An LCD display 20 is provided substantially at the center, and normally functions as a time display section of a digital clock. When a call arrives at the facsimile F, the fact is displayed in katakana or alphabetic characters. The form of the receiver 10 is not limited to this. For example, a pager (registered trademark) type that transmits an incoming call by vibration and flash can be used.

[0025]

The facsimile according to the present invention is constructed and operates as described above. This allows the hearing impaired to check the incoming facsimile in real time, make facsimile an effective alternative to telephone calls,
Not only the hearing-impaired person but also the person who is usually far from the facsimile setting place, for example, even if a facsimile room or the like is provided, it is possible to know the incoming call of the waiting facsimile, which is very versatile. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an entire system incorporating a facsimile according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a transmitter.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a receiver.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a repeater.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a signal form.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing a specific form of the receiver.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Transmitter 2 Sensor unit 3 Antenna 4 Amplification unit 5 Waveform shaping unit 6 CPU unit 7 Oscillation and modulation unit 8 Amplification unit 9 Antenna unit 10 Receiver 11 Repeater 12 Repeater 13 Antenna unit 14 Amplification unit 15 Oscillation and demodulation unit 16 Waveform shaping unit 17 CPU unit 18 LCD driver unit 19 Motor driver unit 20 LCD display 21 Motor vibration 22 Power line 23 Power supply unit 24 Pulse transformer unit 25 Amplification and filter unit 26 SS modulation and FM modulation unit 27 CPU Unit 28 CPU unit 29 Antenna unit 30 Amplification unit 31 Demodulation unit 32 Waveform shaping unit 33 Modulation unit 34 Oscillation unit 35 Width unit 36 antenna unit F facsimile

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A built-in sensor for detecting incoming call information, the detected incoming call information is used as an ID signal uniquely set, held by a holder, and the ID signal is finally received, analyzed, and notified. A facsimile characterized by being provided with a transmitter for transmitting data to a receiver that performs data transmission. 2. The facsimile according to claim 1, wherein the transmission signal from the transmitter is received by the receiver via one or more repeaters. 3. The transmission signal according to claim 1, wherein a radio wave of a specific low power band is used.
Facsimile described in 4. The facsimile according to claim 1, wherein a single frequency is used for the transmission signal.