JP4157216B2 - Facsimile machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus that performs facsimile communication via a computer network such as the Internet.
[0002]
[Prior art]
This type of facsimile apparatus generally transmits facsimile data as an electronic mail. Therefore, the facsimile transmission destination is indicated by the mail address of the other party.
[0003]
For this reason, the user designates a mail address of a destination as a destination when performing facsimile transmission.
[0004]
Conventionally, such a mail address is specified by directly inputting the character string character by character using a keyboard.
[0005]
Note that frequently used email addresses may be registered in advance in association with one-touch keys or abbreviated numbers so that email addresses can be easily specified by pressing one-touch keys or specifying abbreviated numbers. .
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, while telephone numbers can generally be addressed to multiple people, email addresses are usually addressed to individuals, so it is possible that more frequently used ones will be more frequent than telephone numbers. It is done.
[0007]
For this reason, it is expected that the limited registration capacity will be exhausted immediately, and an e-mail address that cannot be registered must be directly input.
[0008]
Since an e-mail address consists of a character string of dozens to tens of characters, it is very troublesome to input such a character string without fail, which is a heavy burden on the user.
[0009]
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and the object of the present invention is to reduce the work burden on the user when inputting an address directly, thereby enabling the user to easily specify an address. An object of the present invention is to provide a facsimile apparatus that can perform the above-described operation.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
To achieve the above object, the present invention firstly provides a key means such as a shortcut key used for accepting designation of an address by a user and a part of the address registered corresponding to the key means. Storage means such as a character string registration memory set in the RAM, for example, and address designation accepting means realized by software processing of the CPU, for example. In response to the operation of the key means at the time of address designation, information registered in the key means and stored in the storage means is set as input information to the current input position.
[0011]
By taking such means, when the key means is operated at the time of address designation, the information registered with the key means and stored in the storage means is set as a part of the address. Therefore, the user can complete the input of a part of the address only by operating the key means, and the information stored in the storage means constitutes a part of the address. Sometimes it can be used in common.
[0012]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, the storage means stores a plurality of pieces of information for the key means, and the address designation accepting means determines the input information candidates for the current input position as the key. Each time the means is operated, the information is changed in a plurality of information stored in the storage means, and when a predetermined confirmation instruction such as operation of a key other than the key means is given, The candidate information is set as input information for the current input position.
[0013]
By taking such means, designation of a plurality of information is accepted by one key means. Therefore, more information than the number of key means can be registered.
[0014]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided registration means for accepting designation by a user regarding information to be registered for the key means and storing the designated information in the storage means.
[0015]
By taking such means, information input by operating the key means is necessary for individual users such as information that is frequently used.
[0016]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention fourthly reads, for example, a two-dimensional code, for example, a two-dimensional code that is printed on a predetermined print medium and that shows information that can form a part of an address, such as a two-dimensional code A pattern reading unit such as a scanner and an address designation receiving unit realized by software processing of a CPU, for example. According to the address designation receiving unit, when the pattern image is read by the pattern reading unit at the time of address designation, Information indicated by the read pattern image is set as input information to the current input position.
[0017]
By taking such means, when a pattern image is read by the pattern reading means at the time of address designation, information indicated by the pattern image is set as a part of the address. Accordingly, the user can complete the input of a part of the address only by causing the pattern reading unit to read the pattern image, and the information indicated by the pattern image constitutes a part of the address. Can be used in common when entering the address.
[0018]
The fifth aspect of the present invention is realized, for example, by software processing of a CPU that accepts designation by a user regarding information indicated as the pattern image and generates a pattern image indicating the designated information in addition to the fourth aspect of the invention. Pattern generating means and a printing means such as a printer for printing the pattern image generated by the pattern generating means on a predetermined printing medium.
[0019]
By taking such means, information input by reading the pattern image is required for individual users such as information that is frequently used.
[0020]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the information stored in the storage unit by the registration unit and the information indicated by the pattern image generated by the pattern generation unit are set as a predetermined part of the already acquired addresses. I made it.
[0021]
By taking such means, the information to be registered as the storage means and the pattern image is extracted from the already acquired address, and no new designation by the user is required.
[0022]
The present invention includes the following inventions.
[0023]
(1) The address has a structure in which different information is arranged across the @ mark.
5. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the registration unit stores information after the @ mark in the already acquired address in the storage unit as designated information.
[0024]
(2) The address has a structure including country-specific country information as well as arranging different information across the @ mark.
The registration means stores in the storage means, as specified information, information obtained by excluding the country information from information after the @ mark in an already acquired address. The described facsimile machine.
[0025]
(3) The address has a structure in which a plurality of information is arranged with a period as a delimiter.
The registration means stores information up to a predetermined period counted from the @ mark side after the @ mark in the already acquired address in the storage means as designated information. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 4.
[0026]
(4) The address has a structure in which a plurality of information is arranged with a period as a delimiter.
5. The facsimile according to claim 4, wherein the registration means stores information up to a predetermined period counted from the rear end of the already acquired address in the storage means as designated information. apparatus.
[0027]
(5) The registration means sets the range of information to be designated information as the nth number counted from the @ mark side or the rear end side of the address, where n is the number designated by the user. The facsimile apparatus according to (3) or (4) above, wherein
[0028]
(6) The address has a structure in which different information is arranged across the @ mark.
7. The facsimile according to claim 6, wherein the pattern generation means generates the pattern image indicating the information after the information after the @ mark in the already acquired address as designated information. apparatus.
[0029]
(7) The address has a structure including country-specific country information as well as arranging different information across the @ mark.
In addition, the pattern generation means generates a pattern image indicating the information as information specified by excluding the country information from information after the @ mark in the already acquired address. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 6.
[0030]
(8) The address has a structure in which a plurality of information is arranged with a period as a delimiter.
In addition, the pattern generation means generates a pattern image indicating the information as the designated information after the @ mark at the already acquired address and up to a predetermined period counted from the @ mark side. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 6.
[0031]
(9) The address has a structure in which a plurality of information is arranged with a period as a delimiter.
The pattern generation means generates a pattern image indicating the information as specified information, up to a predetermined period counted from the rear end of the already acquired address. The facsimile apparatus described in 1.
[0032]
(10) The pattern generation means counts the period for setting the range of information to be designated information from the @ mark side or the rear end side of the address, where n is the number designated by the user. The facsimile apparatus according to (8) or (9), wherein the facsimile apparatus is the th period.
[0033]
According to these inventions, the information to be registered as the storage means and the pattern image is automatically extracted within the range specified by the user from the already acquired address, and the user specifies the range to be extracted. Although necessary, appropriate information according to user needs is extracted.
[0034]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0035]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to this embodiment.
[0036]
In this figure, the part denoted by reference numeral 1 is the facsimile apparatus of this embodiment. The facsimile apparatus 1 includes a CPU 11, a ROM 12, a RAM 13, an image memory 14, an encoding / decoding unit 15, an image scanner 16, a printer 17, a modem 18, an NCU 19, a telephone control unit 20, a line signal detection unit 21, a LAN interface. 22, an operation / display unit 23, a character generator 24, and a two-dimensional code scanner 25.
[0037]
CPU 11, ROM 12, RAM 13, image memory 14, encoding / decoding unit 15, image scanner 16, printer 17, modem 18, NCU 19, line signal detection unit 21, LAN interface 22, operation / display unit 23, character generator The 24 and the two-dimensional code scanner 25 are connected to each other via a system bus 26. Further, a modem 18 and a telephone control unit 20 are connected to the NCU 19, and a line signal detection unit 21 is connected to the telephone control unit 20.
[0038]
The CPU 11 realizes an operation as a facsimile machine by performing control processing for overall control of each unit based on a control program stored in the ROM 12.
[0039]
The ROM 12 stores a control program for the CPU 11 and the like.
[0040]
The RAM 13 is used for storing various information necessary for the CPU 11 to perform various processes.
[0041]
A part of the storage area of the RAM 13 is used as a six memory such as a character string for storing a character string registered for a shortcut key described later.
[0042]
The image memory 14 temporarily stores received image data and image data waiting for transmission.
[0043]
The encoding / decoding unit 15 performs encoding processing for redundancy compression on image data and also decodes image data that has been encoded for redundancy compression.
[0044]
The image scanner 16 reads a transmission original and generates image data indicating the transmission original.
[0045]
The printer 17 prints an image indicated by the image data on a recording sheet.
[0046]
The modem 18 modulates image data to generate a facsimile transmission signal, or modulates a command given from the CPU 11 to generate a command transmission signal. These transmission signals are transmitted to the PSTN subscriber line via the NCU 19. Send to 2. The modem 18 arrives via the PSTN subscriber line 2 and demodulates the facsimile transmission data given via the NCU 19 to reproduce the image data, or demodulates the command transmission signal to reproduce the command.
[0047]
The NCU 19 performs state monitoring, transmission processing to the network, and the like regarding the connected PSTN subscriber line 2. The NCU 19 equalizes the facsimile transmission signal sent to the PSTN subscriber line 2 and sets the level.
[0048]
An external telephone 3 is connected to the telephone control unit 20 as necessary. Then, the telephone control unit 20 performs a well-known control process for enabling a telephone call via the PSTN subscriber line 2 using the connected external telephone 3.
[0049]
The line signal detection unit 21 receives a signal arriving via the PSTN subscriber line 2 via the NCU 19 and the telephone control unit 20, and detects the arrival of a predetermined signal.
[0050]
The LAN interface 22 performs data transmission via the Internet (not shown) via the connected LAN line 4.
[0051]
The operation / display unit 23 receives various instruction inputs from the user to the CPU 11 and displays various information to be notified to the user under the control of the CPU 11.
[0052]
The character generator 24 generates character patterns such as letters and symbols under the instruction of the CPU 11.
[0053]
The two-dimensional code scanner 25 is in the form of a hand scanner, for example, and reads a two-dimensional code composed of a two-dimensional monochrome pattern.
[0054]
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of the operation / display unit 23.
[0055]
As shown in this figure, the operation / display unit 23 includes a keyboard 31 and a display 32 using, for example, an LCD.
[0056]
The keyboard 31 is provided with a character input key group 31a, a numeric keypad 31b, a start key 31c, a reset key 31d, a shortcut key 31e, and a code reading key 31f. Each of these keys is configured using a key switch.
[0057]
The character input key group 31a is used for inputting symbols such as alphabets, @ marks, “:”, “/”.
[0058]
The numeric keypad 31b is used for inputting numbers.
[0059]
The start key 31c is used to input a start instruction for a predetermined operation such as a communication operation.
[0060]
The reset key 31d is used to input a reset instruction for an operation that has already been performed or an instruction to stop an operation being performed.
[0061]
The shortcut key 31e is used to input an arbitrary character string registered in advance.
[0062]
The code reading key 31f is used to input an execution instruction for reading a two-dimensional data code.
[0063]
Control means realized by the CPU 11 operating on the basis of the control program stored in the ROM 12 include character string registration means, address designation acceptance means, and 2 in addition to the well-known general ones in facsimile machines. Dimensional pattern generation means is included.
[0064]
Here, the character string registration means accepts designation by the user of the character string to be registered for the shortcut key 31e, and writes the designated character string in the character string registration memory in the RAM 13.
[0065]
Further, the address designation accepting unit treats that a character string registered for the shortcut key 31e is input in response to the operation of the shortcut key 31e at the time of address designation.
[0066]
Then, the two-dimensional pattern generation means accepts designation by the user of a character string that should be a two-dimensional pattern, and generates two-dimensional pattern image data indicating the designated character string.
[0067]
Next, the operation of the facsimile apparatus configured as described above will be described.
[0068]
First, in response to a request for registration of a character string to the shortcut key 31e by a predetermined instruction operation on the operation / display unit 23, the CPU 11 performs a character string registration process as shown in FIG. Execute.
[0069]
In this character string registration process, the CPU 11 first determines whether an address from which a character string is extracted (hereinafter referred to as a character string extraction source address) has been selected (step ST1). In other words, in this embodiment, if there is a mail address that has already been entered as a facsimile transmission destination or a mail address of the transmission source notified from the transmission source at the time of facsimile reception, some characters of those mail addresses The column can be extracted and registered, and whether or not the character string is registered in such a form is determined based on whether or not the address from which the character string is extracted has been selected.
[0070]
Here, if the character string extraction source address has not been selected, the CPU 11 accepts an input of a character string to be registered as the keyboard 31 is operated by the user (step ST2), and the input character string is converted into a character. Write to the column registration memory (step ST3).
[0071]
On the other hand, if the character string extraction source address has already been selected, the CPU 11 accepts designation of whether the extraction mode is the full extraction mode, the country information removal mode, the previous husband extraction mode, or the backward extraction mode ( In step ST4), it is determined which mode is designated (step ST5).
[0072]
If the all extraction mode is designated, the CPU 11 extracts a character string after the @ mark in the character string extraction source address as a registered character string (step ST6). Specifically, for example, if the character string extraction source address is “taro-yamada@eigyou.xxxxx-shouji.co.jp”, the character string “eigyou.xxxxx-shouji.co.jp” is extracted. Is done.
[0073]
If the country information removal mode is designated, the CPU 11 extracts a character string other than the country information after the @ mark in the character string extraction source address as a registered character string (step ST7). The country information is information unique to each country, and regarding Japan, in addition to country identification information such as “jp”, organization attribute information such as “co.” Is included. In the case of the United States, only information on organizational attributes such as “com” is provided. Specifically, for example, if the character string extraction source address is “taro-yamada@eigyou.xxxxx-shouji.co.jp”, a character string “eigyou.xxxxx-shouji.” Is extracted.
[0074]
If the forward extraction mode is designated, the CPU 11 accepts designation of the extraction range (step ST8). Here, the extraction range is indicated by the number of dots extracted from the @ mark and is accepted as the number of dots n. Then, the CPU 11 extracts a character string from the @ mark to the nth dot after the @ mark in the character string extraction source address as a registered character string (step ST9). Specifically, for example, if the character string extraction source address is “taro-yamada@eigyou.xxxxx-shouji.co.jp” and the extraction range n is designated as “1”, the character “eigyou.” A column is extracted.
[0075]
If the backward extraction mode is designated, the CPU 11 accepts designation of the extraction range (step ST10). Here, the extraction range indicates the number of dots extracted from the rear end of the character string extraction source address, and is accepted as the number of dots n. Then, the CPU 11 extracts a character string from the rear end of the character string extraction source address to the nth dot as a registered character string (step ST11). Specifically, for example, if the character string extraction source address is “taro-yamada@eigyou.xxxxx-shouji.co.jp” and the extraction range n is specified as “3”, “.xxxxx-shouji. The character string “co.jp” is extracted.
[0076]
Then, the CPU 11 writes the character string extracted according to each extraction mode in this way into the character string registration memory (step ST12).
[0077]
The character string registration memory can store, for example, four character strings. When it is necessary to write a new character string when four character strings have already been stored, the CPU 11 uses, for example, the oldest registered character string, the least frequently used character string. A predetermined character string such as the one selected by the user or the one selected by the user is deleted to secure an area for writing a new character string. At this time, the user may be inquired whether or not to delete the already registered character string.
[0078]
As described above, an arbitrary character string desired by the user is registered in the character string registration memory.
[0079]
On the other hand, in response to a request for creating a two-dimensional code by a predetermined instruction operation on the operation / display unit 23, the CPU 11 executes a two-dimensional code creation process as shown in FIG. . In FIG. 4, steps that perform the same processing as in FIG. 3 are given the same reference numerals, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted.
[0080]
As shown in FIG. 4, the designation of a character string to be a two-dimensional code is accepted in steps ST2 and ST4 to ST11 in the same manner as in the case of registering a character string in the shortcut key 31e.
[0081]
Then, the CPU 11 generates image data of a two-dimensional code indicating the character string received in step ST2 or the character string extracted in step ST6, step ST7, step ST9 or step ST11 (step ST15 or step ST16).
[0082]
Subsequently, the CPU 11 gives the image data generated in this way to the printer 17 and causes the printer 17 to perform printing based on the image data, that is, to print a two-dimensional code.
[0083]
Thereby, a two-dimensional code indicating an arbitrary character string desired by the user is printed.
[0084]
The CPU 11 accepts an address designation as shown in FIG. 5 in response to a request for a new address designation for designating the facsimile transmission destination by a predetermined instruction operation on the operation / display unit 23. Execute the process.
[0085]
In this address designation receiving process, the CPU 11 first waits for any one of the shortcut key 31e, the character input key (the character input key group 31a and the numeric keypad 31b), the code reading key 31f, and the start key 31c to be pressed (steps ST21 to ST21). Step ST24).
[0086]
In this standby state, if any one of the character input key group 31a and the numeric keypad 31b is pressed, the CPU 11 sets the character corresponding to the pressed key to the current input position (step S1). After that, the process returns to the standby state of steps ST21 to ST24.
[0087]
The current input position is the position of the first digit when no character is set yet, and is the position of the next digit at the rear end of the character string when a character string is already set. In addition, an intermediate position of a character string that has already been set may be set as the current input position by a cursor operation.
[0088]
If the shortcut key 31e is pressed in the waiting state of steps ST21 to ST24, the CPU 11 determines whether there is one character string registered in the character string registration memory (step ST26). ).
[0089]
If there is one character string registered in the character string registration memory, the CPU 11 sets the character string registered in the character string registration memory as the current input position (step ST27). Thereafter, the process returns to the standby state of steps ST21 to ST24.
[0090]
However, if a plurality of character strings are registered in the character string registration memory, the CPU 11 selects one of the plurality of character strings as a candidate in a predetermined order (for example, the storage order in the character registration memory). Set (step ST28).
[0091]
Thereafter, the CPU 11 waits for any one of the shortcut key 31e, the start key 31c, and other keys to be pressed (steps ST29 to ST31).
[0092]
If the shortcut key 31e is pressed here, the CPU 11 performs the process of step ST28 again to change the candidate character string.
[0093]
If the start key 31c is pressed in the standby state of step ST29 to step ST31, the character string that is the current candidate is set as the current input position (step ST32), and this address designation acceptance process is terminated.
[0094]
In the standby state of steps ST29 to ST31, if any one of the shortcut key 31e and the start key 31c, that is, any of the character input key group 31a, the numeric key 31b, and the code reading key 31f is pressed, the CPU 11 The candidate character string is set at the current input position (step ST33), and then the process returns to the standby state of steps ST21 to ST24. However, at this time, it is held which key is pressed, and immediately after the transition to the standby state in steps ST21 to ST24, a treatment is performed as if the held key was pressed.
[0095]
When the user wants to input a character string indicated by the printed two-dimensional code, the user sets the two-dimensional code scanner 25 in a predetermined state for reading the two-dimensional code and then presses the code reading key 31f. To do.
[0096]
Therefore, if the code reading key 31f is pressed in the standby state of steps ST21 to ST24, the CPU 11 causes the two-dimensional code scanner 25 to read the two-dimensional code (step ST34). Then, the character string indicated by the two-dimensional code read by the two-dimensional code scanner 25 is set as the current input position (step ST35), and thereafter the process returns to the standby state of steps ST21 to ST24.
[0097]
As described above, designation of a character string using various methods is accepted. If the user presses the start key 31c in the standby state in steps ST21 to ST24 to indicate that the address designation is completed, the CPU 11 ends the current address designation receiving process.
[0098]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user can input a character string registered for the shortcut key 31e by pressing the shortcut key 31e. Therefore, the user's work becomes very simple.
[0099]
In this embodiment, it is possible to register a part of the character string, not all of the mail address, in the shortcut key 31e. The e-mail address is information that can identify the organization after the @ mark, and is often used in common for e-mail addresses of many people.
[0100]
Therefore, by registering a character string commonly used for the mail addresses of such a large number of people in the shortcut key 31e, the shortcut key 31e is used when inputting the mail addresses of the large number of persons. One shortcut key 31e can be used widely.
[0101]
Specifically, for example, the email address “taro-yamada@eigyou.xxxxx-shouji.co.jp” is the email address of Taro Yamada, who is housed in the host assigned to the sales department of a company called XXXXXX Shoji. It is. The part of “eigyou.xxxxx-shouji.co.jp” is also used in common with other employees accommodated in the same host, and by adding a name that identifies each employee before the @ mark, An e-mail address that can identify the employee is formed.
[0102]
For this reason, if the character string “eigyou.xxxxx-shouji.co.jp” is assigned to the shortcut key 31e, the user first inputs the character string for identifying the name of the other party as the facsimile transmission destination. The character string “eigyou.xxxxx-shouji.co.jp” may be additionally input by pressing the shortcut key 31e.
[0103]
In the present embodiment, since a plurality of character strings can be registered in one shortcut key 31e, the above-described convenient functions can be effectively realized with a small amount of hardware resources.
[0104]
In the present embodiment, there is a function of printing a two-dimensional code indicating a designated character string, and a function of reading the printed two-dimensional code and receiving the character string indicated by the two-dimensional code as an input character string. .
[0105]
Therefore, a simple input operation using the shortcut key 31e as described above can also be realized by an operation of reading a two-dimensional code.
[0106]
The operation for reading the two-dimensional code is more complicated than pressing the shortcut key 31e, but the number of character strings that can be registered in the shortcut key 31e is limited, whereas the two-dimensional code is You can create unlimited.
[0107]
In this embodiment, when a mail address including a character string to be registered in the shortcut key 31e or a character string to be a two-dimensional code has already been acquired, a desired character string is automatically extracted from the mail address. Therefore, when registering to the shortcut key 31e or generating a two-dimensional code, it is possible to save the trouble of inputting a character string, and the user's work for that is simplified.
[0108]
Furthermore, in this embodiment, the extraction range when automatically extracting a character string as described above can be changed according to the extraction mode. Here, the full extraction mode is effective when there are many opportunities to perform facsimile transmission to each of a plurality of counterparts accommodated in the same host as in the above-described example. The extraction mode is effective in the following cases.
[0109]
・ Country information removal mode
In this mode, companies that have facilities in multiple countries have a lot of opportunities to send a fax to each of those countries where there is a host with the same name other than country information in each country. Effective.
[0110]
Specifically, when sending faxes to "taro-yamada@eigyou.xxxxx-shouji.co.jp" or sending faxes to "tom-brown@eigyou.xxxxx-shouji.com" frequently It is.
[0111]
-Forward extraction mode
This mode is effective when there are many opportunities to perform facsimile transmission to each of the counterparts accommodated in a plurality of hosts having the same part of the front of the host name.
[0112]
Specifically, when sales departments of different companies use a host whose name includes the character string “eigyou”, facsimile communication is frequently made to people belonging to those sales departments. Such as sending faxes to "taro-yamada@eigyou.xxxxx-shouji.co.jp" and sending faxes to "hanako-suzuki@eigyou.yyyyy-boueki.co.jp" frequently. Is the case.
[0113]
・ Backward extraction mode
This mode is effective when there are many opportunities to perform facsimile transmission to each of the counterparts accommodated in a plurality of hosts having the same part of the back of the host name including the country information.
[0114]
Specifically, it is a case where facsimile transmission is frequently performed to each of the counterparts accommodated in the hosts set up in different departments of the same company, "taro-yamada@eigyou.xxxxx-shouji.co.jp" This is the case where the facsimile transmission addressed to the address or the facsimile transmission addressed to “hanako-suzuki@jinji.xxxxx-shouji.co.jp” is frequently performed.
[0115]
In this way, since character extraction in various forms according to various situations can be performed, the character string registered in the shortcut key 31e and the character string to be a two-dimensional code are determined as appropriate according to the use situation of the user. Is possible.
[0116]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the above embodiment, only one shortcut key 31e is provided. However, a plurality of shortcut keys may be provided, and different character strings may be registered.
[0117]
In the above embodiment, the shortcut key 31e using a key switch is used as a key means, but a key virtually set using a touch panel, for example, may be used.
[0118]
In the above-described embodiment, any one of a plurality of extraction modes is selected and used according to the user's designation, but any one of the modes may be used in a fixed manner. By doing so, it is not necessary to specify the extraction mode, so that the user's operation is further simplified.
[0119]
In the above embodiment, a two-dimensional pattern is used as a pattern image. However, a pattern image of another pattern such as a one-dimensional barcode can be used.
[0120]
In the above embodiment, the user selects a character string to be registered in the character string registration memory or a character string represented as a two-dimensional pattern. However, a predetermined character string is fixedly registered in the character string registration memory in advance. Alternatively, a sheet on which a two-dimensional pattern representing a predetermined character string is printed may be prepared in advance. As information provided in such a form, a domain name (for example, “ABC.ne.jp”) of a host provided for a mail service by a major provider is effective.
[0121]
In the above embodiment, the designation of the range for extracting the character string in the forward extraction mode and the backward extraction mode is accepted by designation of the number of dots. However, it may be accepted by another method such as a cursor operation, for example. . Further, the range for extracting the character string in the forward extraction mode and the backward extraction mode may be fixed.
[0122]
In addition, various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.
[0123]
【The invention's effect】
The present invention relates to a key means used for accepting designation of an address by a user, a storage means for storing information that can be registered corresponding to the key means and can constitute a part of the address, and address designation accepting means The address designation accepting means stores the information registered in the key means and stored in the storage means in response to the operation of the key means at the time of address designation. It was set as input information.
[0124]
Further, the present invention includes a pattern reading unit that reads a pattern image printed on a predetermined print medium and that shows information that can form a part of an address, and an address designation receiving unit. Information indicated by the read pattern image is set as input information to the current input position in response to the pattern image being read by the pattern reading means at the time of address designation.
[0125]
Thus, the user can complete the input of a part of the address only by operating the key means or by causing the pattern reading means to read the pattern image. Since the information stored in the storage means and the information indicated by the pattern image constitute a part of the address, it can be used in common when a plurality of addresses are input, that is, in more cases. Therefore, the facsimile apparatus can reduce the work burden on the user when inputting the address directly.
[0126]
According to the present invention, the storage means stores a plurality of pieces of information for the key means, and the address designation accepting means selects input information candidates for the current input position as the key means. Each time is operated, the information is changed in a plurality of pieces of information stored in the storage means, and when a predetermined confirmation instruction is given, information that is a candidate at that time is used as input information to the current input position. Since it is set, designation of a plurality of information is accepted by one key means. Accordingly, it is possible to register more information than the number of key means, and it is possible to effectively function a small number of key means.
[0127]
According to the present invention, the information processing apparatus includes a registration unit that accepts designation by the user regarding information to be registered with the key unit, and stores the designated information in the storage unit. This information can be necessary for individual users such as frequently used information, and the information input function by the key means can be made to function more effectively.
[0128]
Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to receive a designation by the user regarding the information shown as the pattern image, and to generate a pattern image showing the designated information, and the pattern image generated by the pattern generating means Printing means for printing on a printing medium, information input by reading the pattern image can be necessary for individual users such as information that is frequently used, and the key means It is possible to make the information input function by the function more effective.
[0129]
Further, according to the present invention, the information stored in the storage unit by the registration unit and the information indicated by the pattern image generated by the pattern generation unit may be a predetermined part of the already acquired address. Therefore, the information to be registered as the storage means and the pattern image is extracted from the already acquired address, so that a new designation by the user is not necessary, and the burden on the user can be further reduced.
[0130]
Further, in the present invention, when the address has a structure in which different information is arranged across the @ mark, the registration means stores the information after the @ mark in the already acquired address. Information stored in the means and information indicated by the pattern image generated by the pattern generation means.
[0131]
In the present invention, when the address arranges different information across the @ mark and has a structure including country-specific country information, it is behind the @ mark in the already acquired address. The information excluding the country information from the information is used as information stored in the storage unit by the registration unit and information indicated by the pattern image generated by the pattern generation unit.
[0132]
In the present invention, when the address has a structure in which a plurality of pieces of information are arranged with a period as a delimiter, the predetermined address is counted after the @ mark in the already acquired address and counted from the @ mark side. Information up to the first period is information stored in the storage unit by the registration unit and information indicated by a pattern image generated by the pattern generation unit.
[0133]
In the present invention, when the address has a structure in which a plurality of pieces of information are arranged with a period as a delimiter, the information up to a predetermined period counted from the rear end of the already acquired address is The information stored in the storage unit by the registration unit and the information indicated by the pattern image generated by the pattern generation unit are used.
[0134]
According to these four inventions, the information to be registered as the storage means and the pattern image is automatically extracted from the already acquired address, and it is not necessary for the user to specify the range to be extracted. Can be further reduced.
[0135]
Further, according to the present invention, the period that sets the range of information that the registration unit stores in the storage unit and the information that is indicated by the pattern image generated by the pattern generation unit is the number specified by the user. When it is set to n, the user needs to specify the range to be extracted because it is the nth period counted from the @ mark side or the rear end side of the address. Therefore, the information input function by operating the key means or reading the pattern image can be made to function more effectively.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of an operation / display unit 23 in FIG.
3 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in a character string registration process of a CPU 11 in FIG.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in a two-dimensional code creation process of the CPU 11 in FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in an address designation receiving process of the CPU 11 in FIG. 1;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... facsimile machine
2 ... PSTN subscriber line
3. External phone
4 ... LAN line
11 ... CPU
12 ... ROM
13 ... RAM
14: Image memory
15: Encoding / decoding unit
16. Image scanner
17 ... Printer
18 ... modem
19 ... NCU
20 ... Telephone control unit
21 ... Line signal detector
22 ... LAN interface
23. Operation / display section
24 ... Character generator
25 ... 2D code scanner
26 ... System bus
31 ... Keyboard
31a ... Character input key group
31b ... numeric keypad
31c ... Start key
31d ... Reset key
31e ... Shortcut key
31f ... Code reading key
32 ... Display

Claims (6)

In a facsimile apparatus that accepts designation by a user regarding an address given to a partner terminal on a computer network, and performs facsimile transmission to the partner terminal via the computer network using the address,
Key means used to accept address designation by the user;
Storage means for storing information registered corresponding to the key means and capable of constituting a part of the address;
Address designation receiving means for setting information registered in the key means and stored in the storage means as input information to the current input position in response to the operation of the key means at the time of address designation and,
Receiving a designation by a user regarding information to be registered to the key means, and a registration means for storing the designated information in the storage means ,
The address has a structure in which a plurality of pieces of information are arranged with a period as a delimiter, and the registration means is a predetermined number counting from the @ mark side after the @ mark in the already acquired address. A facsimile apparatus characterized in that information up to a period is stored in the storage means as designated information . In a facsimile apparatus that accepts designation by a user regarding an address given to a partner terminal on a computer network, and performs facsimile transmission to the partner terminal via the computer network using the address,
Key means used to accept address designation by the user;
Storage means for storing information registered corresponding to the key means and capable of constituting a part of the address;
Address designation receiving means for setting information registered in the key means and stored in the storage means as input information to the current input position in response to the operation of the key means at the time of address designation When,
Receiving a designation by a user regarding information to be registered to the key means, and a registration means for storing the designated information in the storage means,
The address has a structure in which a plurality of pieces of information are arranged with a period as a delimiter, and the registration means designates information up to a predetermined period counted from the rear end of the already acquired address. A facsimile apparatus characterized in that the information is stored in the storage means . The registration means sets the range of information to be designated information as an n-th period counted from the @ mark side or the rear end side of the address, where n is the number designated by the user. facsimile apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that. In a facsimile apparatus that accepts designation by a user regarding an address given to a partner terminal on a computer network, and performs facsimile transmission to the partner terminal via the computer network using the address,
Pattern reading means for reading a pattern image printed on a predetermined print medium and showing information that can form part of the address;
An address designation receiving means for setting information indicated by the read pattern image as input information to the current input position in response to the pattern image being read by the pattern reading means at the time of address designation;
Pattern generation means for accepting designation by the user regarding the information shown as the pattern image, and generating a pattern image showing the designated information;
Printing means for printing the pattern image generated by the pattern generation means on a predetermined print medium,
The address has a structure in which a plurality of pieces of information are arranged with a period as a delimiter, and the pattern generation means is a predetermined number counted from the @ mark side after the @ mark in the already acquired address. A facsimile apparatus , wherein information up to the first period is designated as information, and a pattern image indicating the information is generated . In a facsimile apparatus that accepts designation by a user regarding an address given to a partner terminal on a computer network, and performs facsimile transmission to the partner terminal via the computer network using the address,
Pattern reading means for reading a pattern image printed on a predetermined print medium and showing information that can form part of the address;
An address designation receiving means for setting information indicated by the read pattern image as input information to the current input position in response to the pattern image being read by the pattern reading means at the time of address designation ;
Pattern generation means for accepting designation by the user regarding the information shown as the pattern image, and generating a pattern image showing the designated information;
Printing means for printing the pattern image generated by the pattern generation means on a predetermined print medium ,
The address has a structure in which a plurality of pieces of information are arranged with a period as a delimiter, and the pattern generation means is designated with information up to a predetermined period counted from the rear end of the already acquired address. A facsimile apparatus characterized by generating a pattern image indicating the information as the received information . The pattern generation means sets the range of information to be designated information, where the number designated by the user is n, the nth period counted from the @ mark side or the rear end side of the address. facsimile apparatus according to claim 4 or claim 5, characterized in that a.

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