JPH04317251A - Facsimile device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To eliminate unnecessary output of a receiving image and to save recording paper by storing the receiving image in a memory, outputting a list of opponent identification information and outputting and erasing data while looking at a list. CONSTITUTION:A CPU1 controlling the entire device by means of the control program of a built-in ROM, a memory 2, a printer 3, an operation part through which an operator performs a key input, a network control part 5 controlling the communication of the image information between a scanner 6 and a line 7, are provided. When an incoming call is received from an external device, the uniform memory receiving of the receiving image information is conducted by the memory 2. The CPU1 stores the telephone number and abbreviated name of an opponent as well as communication time and a communication number obtained on the receiving side in the memory 2. When the operator operates a list output key, the CPU1 outputs the list of opponent identification information from the printer 3 and the operator commands the output and erasure of the image as necessary while looking at the list.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile machine having a memory receiving function.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art In conventional facsimile machines, received image information is, in principle, printed as is, unless the image cannot be output due to, for example, a malfunction of the printer.

0003

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] However, with the above-mentioned conventional technology, information that is not necessary for the recipient is uniformly output, such as in direct mail, which wastes recording paper and may cause discomfort to the recipient. There was also.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a facsimile apparatus that can eliminate unnecessary output of received images and save recording paper.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention includes an image memory that stores received image information, and stores the destination identification information of each received image information stored in the image memory with its communication number attached. Based on the storage means and the operator's instructions,
list output control means for causing the printer to print a list of destination identification information stored in the storage means; and for causing the printer to print the image information in the image memory based on communication number input and output instructions by an operator. It is characterized by comprising an image output control means and an erasure control means for erasing image information in the image memory based on a communication number input and erasure instruction by an operator.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

The facsimile device according to this embodiment includes a main control unit (CPU) 1 that controls the entire device based on a control program in a built-in ROM, a memory 2 that stores various data, and a printer 3 that performs various print outputs. , an operation section 4 for an operator to input various keys, a scanner 6 for reading a document, and a network control section 5 for controlling communication of image information with a line 7.

[0008] This facsimile apparatus stores received image information in a memory 2, and outputs a list guiding the stored information using a printer 3. Therefore, while looking at the list, the operator picks up image information that needs to be output and instructs its output, and also instructs deletion of unnecessary image information.

[0009] The memory 2 stores, attached to the received image information, partner identification information for generating the list, such as the telephone number, abbreviation, communication time, and communication number of the communication partner. is now stored.

[0010] Furthermore, the operation unit 4 is configured to be able to instruct the output or deletion of images according to the above list.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the configuration of the operating section 4. As shown in FIG.

The operation key 18 is used to instruct output of the list, and the operation key 19 is used to instruct output of the image information. Further, the operation key 20 is used to instruct erasure of the image information. Further, the operation section 4 is provided with a numeric keypad 17, an LCD 16, and the like.

When such a facsimile machine receives a call from the outside, it performs a receiving operation and uniformly receives the received image information in the memory 2. Here, the CPU
1 is stored in the memory 2 along with the telephone number and abbreviation of the communication partner included in the received information, and the communication time and communication number obtained on the receiving side.

Then, the operator presses the list output key 18.
By operating the CPU 1 , the printer 3 outputs a list of partner identification information regarding the image information currently being stored in the memory 2 . FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a list.

[0015] The operator then instructs output and deletion of images as necessary while looking at this list. That is, when outputting an image, after pressing the output instruction key 19, the communication number is input using the numeric keypad 17. As a result, the image information of the input communication number is sent from the memory 2 to the printer 3 and output. Note that the output image information is automatically deleted from the memory 2.

When erasing an unnecessary image, the user presses the erase instruction key 20 and then inputs the communication number using the numeric keypad 17. As a result, the image information of the input communication number is deleted from the memory 2.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, in addition to the instruction of the list output key 18, a function may be provided to automatically output the list at regular intervals. In addition to printing the above list using the printer 3, it is also possible to display it on the LCD 16.

[0018]

[Effects of the Invention] The present invention stores received images in a memory,
You can output this while looking at the list of partner identification information,
Since it can be erased, unnecessary output of the received image can be eliminated, which has the effect of saving recording paper.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the configuration of an operating section in the same embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a list of partner identification information in the same embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1...CPU, 2...Memory, 3...Printer, 4...Operation unit, 5...Network control unit, 6...Scanner, 7...Line, 16...LCD, 17...Numeric keypad, 18...List output key, 19...Image output key, 20...Image deletion key.

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. An image memory for storing received image information; storage means for storing destination identification information of each piece of received image information stored in the image memory, with its communication number attached thereto;
List output control means for causing a printer to print out a list of destination identification information stored in the storage means based on instructions from an operator; A facsimile apparatus comprising: an image output control means for causing a printer to print image information; and an erasure control means for erasing the image information in the image memory based on a communication number input and erasure instruction by an operator. 2. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the destination identification information includes a destination telephone number and an abbreviation.