Abstract: An image communication apparatus configured to communicate with a server on a network, and configured to communicate with at least one external apparatus through a public network, includes: a destination receiving unit receiving a designation of a destination; a reading unit reading a document; a first generating unit generating first image data based on the document read by the reading unit; a first transmitting unit transmitting the first image data generated by the first generating unit to the server; a transmission-data generating unit generating transmission data including access information and second image data having a smaller amount of data than that of the first image data, the access information being for acquiring the first image data from the server, and a second transmitting unit configured to transmit the transmission data generated by the transmission-data generating unit, to the destination through the public network.

Abstract: A multifunction apparatus having plurality types of functions and a display device that indicates one of the functions including: a selection device that is operated so as to select a function to be used among the plurality types of functions; and a display control device that makes the display device display information regarding the function selected with the selection device in an appearance that is different from appearances for rest of the plurality types of functions.

Abstract: A communication apparatus including: a semiconductor DAA which performs line closing and opening processings; and a controller including; an adjustment controlling section which controls the semiconductor DAA such that a line voltage and a line current upon closing a line fall within a predetermined range; an adjustment-control starting section which starts the control; an adjustment-control stopping section which stops the control; and a change detecting section which detects a change of conditions of supply of the line voltage, wherein the adjustment-control starting section starts the control where the line closing processing has been performed and where the change has been detected, and wherein the adjustment-control stopping section stops the control when a predetermined length of time has passed, in at least one of where the line closing processing has been performed and the control is being performed, and where the change has been detected and the control is being performed.

Abstract: An image communication apparatus configured to communicate with a server on a network, and configured to communicate with at least one external apparatus through a public network, includes: a destination receiving unit receiving a designation of a destination; a reading unit reading a document; a first generating unit generating first image data based on the document read by the reading unit; a first transmitting unit transmitting the first image data generated by the first generating unit to the server; a transmission-data generating unit generating transmission data including access information and second image data having a smaller amount of data than that of the first image data, the access information being for acquiring the first image data from the server, and a second transmitting unit configured to transmit the transmission data generated by the transmission-data generating unit, to the destination through the public network.

Abstract: An image is displayed on a rectangular display screen of the display unit by the steps of obtaining minimum or maximum positions of black dot in the width direction and longitudinal direction in an image data stored in an image memory; deciding a position of one corner portion of a rectangular effective image data area in the image data from the minimum or maximum positions in the width and longitudinal directions; and controlling the display unit to display the rectangular effective image data area based on the position of the decided one corner portion in the image data on the display screen of the display unit starting from the one corner portion.

Abstract: A communication apparatus including: a semiconductor DAA which performs line closing and opening processings; and a controller including; an adjustment controlling section which controls the semiconductor DAA such that a line voltage and a line current upon closing a line fall within a predetermined range; an adjustment-control starting section which starts the control; an adjustment-control stopping section which stops the control; and a change detecting section which detects a change of conditions of supply of the line voltage, wherein the adjustment-control starting section starts the control where the line closing processing has been performed and where the change has been detected, and wherein the adjustment-control stopping section stops the control when a predetermined length of time has passed, in at least one of where the line closing processing has been performed and the control is being performed, and where the change has been detected and the control is being performed.

Abstract: A communication apparatus that includes: an operation unit; a line connection unit that operates in response to the operation of the operation unit; a number input unit; a dial signal transmitting unit that transmits a dial signal corresponding to a telephone number inputted by the number input unit; an operation detection unit that detects the operation of the operation unit; a measuring unit that measures a predetermined time when the operation of the operating unit is detected; and a number memory that stores the telephone number inputted by the number input unit before the measuring of the predetermined time by the measuring unit ends. A standby unit suspends a transmission of the dial signal corresponding to the telephone number stored in the number memory to the line until the measuring of the predetermined time by the measuring unit ends.

Abstract: A telephone terminal capable of keeping a line to the other party's telephone terminal connected through a telephone line network in a connected state even after an output destination and an input source of audio signals are switched to an audio input/output unit. In a multifunction machine serving as the telephone terminal, a transmission path to be used for input/output of audio signals from/to an outside source is switched to an audio cable when a switch key is pressed during a voice call through the telephone line network. If an Internet call function is used at a PC, a voice call by the Internet call function may be performed indirectly by using a transmitter/receiver. The multifunction machine may automatically disconnect the line through the telephone line network when receiving a BT from the telephone line network after the transmission path is switched to the audio cable.

Abstract: An ink jet record apparatus has a record head that ejects ink from a nozzle to form an image on a record medium, a maintenance portion that executes maintenance operation to prevent drying of the nozzle at regular time intervals when image formation is not executed, a first mode setting portion that sets the ink jet record apparatus on a usual power mode in which usual power is consumed or a power saving mode in which power supply to other parts than those required for returning to the usual power mode is reduced, and a second mode setting portion that sets the ink jet record apparatus on a permission mode in which the maintenance operation and predetermined operation other than the maintenance operation are permitted or an inhibition mode in which the predetermined operation is inhibited although the maintenance operation is permitted during the power saving mode.

Abstract: A call system for performing a voice call by an Internet call function using a known telephone terminal. In a multifunction machine serving as the telephone terminal, the output destination and the input source of audio signals input/output from/to a transmitter/receiver may be switched to an audio I/F. In the switched state, audio based on audio signals input/output from/to an outside source through the audio I/F is output/input from the transmitter/receiver. Therefore, when the multifunction machine is connected to a PC having the Internet call function such that audio signals can be input/output through an audio cable, an indirect audio call by the Internet call function with the transmitter/receiver is available. When an incoming call from a telephone line network is received, reception of the incoming call is notified so that a user can confirm the reception of the incoming call during the voice call by the Internet call function.

Abstract: The multifunction machine which functions as a telephone terminal equipment requests a connection to an Internet terminal equipment evoked from a transfer operation while the multifunction machine is connected to a telephone terminal equipment. The multifunction machine can be connected to the Internet terminal equipment if this Internet terminal equipment responds to the request. After the multifunction machine is connected to the both terminal equipments, an audio call among three parties; the multifunction machine, the telephone and Internet terminal equipments can be achieved with input/output sound corresponding to audio signals input/output between the multifunction machine and the respective terminal equipments from a telephone transmitter/receiver.

Abstract: A communication apparatus that includes: an operation unit; a line connection unit that operates in response to the operation of the operation unit; a number input unit; a dial signal transmitting unit that transmits a dial signal corresponding to a telephone number inputted by the number input unit; an operation detection unit that detects the operation of the operation unit; a measuring unit that measures a predetermined time when the operation of the operating unit is detected; and a number memory that stores the telephone number inputted by the number input unit before the measuring of the predetermined time by the measuring unit ends. A standby unit suspends a transmission of the dial signal corresponding to the telephone number stored in the number memory to the line until the measuring of the predetermined time by the measuring unit ends.

Abstract: An image is displayed on a rectangular display screen of the display unit by the steps of obtaining minimum or maximum positions of black dot in the width direction and longitudinal direction in an image data stored in an image memory; deciding a position of one corner portion of a rectangular effective image data area in the image data from the minimum or maximum positions in the width and longitudinal directions; and controlling the display unit to display the rectangular effective image data area based on the position of the decided one corner portion in the image data on the display screen of the display unit starting from the one corner portion.

Abstract: A multifunction apparatus having plurality types of functions and a display device that indicates one of the functions including: a selection device that is operated so as to select a function to be used among the plurality types of functions; and a display control device that makes the display device display information regarding the function selected with the selection device in an appearance that is different from appearances for rest of the plurality types of functions.

Abstract: An ink jet record apparatus has a record head that ejects ink from a nozzle to form an image on a record medium, a maintenance portion that executes maintenance operation to prevent drying of the nozzle at regular time intervals when image formation is not executed, a first mode setting portion that sets the ink jet record apparatus on a usual power mode in which usual power is consumed or a power saving mode in which power supply to other parts than those required for returning to the usual power mode is reduced, and a second mode setting portion that sets the ink jet record apparatus on a permission mode in which the maintenance operation and predetermined operation other than the maintenance operation are permitted or an inhibition mode in which the predetermined operation is inhibited although the maintenance operation is permitted during the power saving mode.

Abstract: The multifunction machine which functions as a telephone terminal equipment requests a connection to an Internet terminal equipment evoked from a transfer operation while the multifunction machine is connected to a telephone terminal equipment. The multifunction machine can be connected to the Internet terminal equipment if this Internet terminal equipment responds to the request. After the multifunction machine is connected to the both terminal equipments, an audio call among three parties; the multifunction machine, the telephone and Internet terminal equipments can be achieved with input/output sound corresponding to audio signals input/output between the multifunction machine and the respective terminal equipments from a telephone transmitter/receiver.

Abstract: A system and method that allows a traveler to enroll, then participate, in an automated process that completes the requirements to enable the traveler to cross an international border. In one embodiment, the automated process includes both an automated check-in process performed prior to travel departure, and a clearance process initiated after the border crossing. According to the preferred embodiment, both the check-in and clearance process verify the traveler's identity using biometric samples that are compared to samples collected during enrollment. During the automated process, the user may be prompted to supply immigration declarations and other questionnaires that are required by the destination country. According to another aspect, manual and/or automated checks may be initiated to review the information supplied on these questionnaires, and to further determine whether the traveler poses any potential risks to the destination country.

Abstract: A telephone terminal capable of keeping a line to the other party's telephone terminal connected through a telephone line network in a connected state even after an output destination and an input source of audio signals are switched to an audio input/output unit. In a multifunction machine serving as the telephone terminal, a transmission path to be used for input/output of audio signals from/to an outside source is switched to an audio cable when a switch key is pressed during a voice call through the telephone line network. If an Internet call function is used at a PC, a voice call by the Internet call function may be performed indirectly by using a transmitter/receiver. The multifunction machine may automatically disconnect the line through the telephone line network when receiving a BT from the telephone line network after the transmission path is switched to the audio cable.

Abstract: A call system for performing a voice call by an Internet call function using a known telephone terminal. In a multifunction machine serving as the telephone terminal, the output destination and the input source of audio signals input/output from/to a transmitter/receiver may be switched to an audio I/F. In the switched state, audio based on audio signals input/output from/to an outside source through the audio I/F is output/input from the transmitter/receiver. Therefore, when the multifunction machine is connected to a PC having the Internet call function such that audio signals can be input/output through an audio cable, an indirect audio call by the Internet call function with the transmitter/receiver is available. When an incoming call from a telephone line network is received, reception of the incoming call is notified so that a user can confirm the reception of the incoming call during the voice call by the Internet call function.

Abstract: In S10, a CPU detects whether the transmission start button 3a has been turned ON to request an automatic facsimile transmission. If so, then the telephone circuit is closed, and a dial tone is transmitted from an exchange system. After waiting three seconds after the dial tone has been received, then in S16, the CPU automatically retrieves an access code from a RAM and dials the access code. Upon receipt of the dial signal, the exchange system will set an interrupt prohibition, which will prohibit interruption during the communication just to be performed. Next in S20, the CPU retrieves a remote facsimile number from the RAM and dials the remote facsimile number. Once the line is connected with the remote facsimile machine, image information is transmitted from the facsimile machine to the remote facsimile machine in S22.