Abstract: The disclosure provides a system for delivering packages by a delivery person in a location with multiple recipients comprising a plurality of lockers, each locker having an interior space, a door, a locker identifier, and a locking portion associated with each door. A central control unit comprises a first input device configured to allow the delivery person to designate the number of lockers to be opened, a second input device adapted to read the package identifier and a locker identifier, and a controller configured to deactivate the locking portions on the designated lockers. Upon delivery, the controller deactivates the number of locking portions equal to the number of designated lockers, and at a location remote from the central control unit, the second input device reads a package and a locker identifier for a designated locker and transmits the package and locker information to the central control unit.

Abstract: Provided is an information input system including an information input field display section that displays an information input field for inputting information for each of plural persons inputting information, a specified problem input field display section that displays a specified problem input field for inputting a character string indicating a specified problem with respect to the input information for a problem-specifying person, a recording section that associates and records character string information with the information input field when an input of the character string is received from the problem-specifying person, and a guidance display section that displays, as input guidance, at least one character string information item, which is recorded by the recording section, along with the information input field when a request for display of the information input field is received from any one of the plural persons inputting information.

Abstract: A task request management system includes a creating unit configured to create data of a request form including a code image in which request content information is embedded; a sending unit configured to send an image of the request form to a destination; a first registration unit configured to apply a first status to an image file of the sent request form, and register this image file in a folder in a storage area corresponding to the request content information of the request form; a receiving unit configured to receive an image of a reply document in which information has been added to the request form; and a second registration unit configured to apply a second status to an image file of the received reply document, and register this image file in the folder corresponding to the request content information of the reply document.

Abstract: In a system in which a transmission device and reception device communicate with each other, the transmission device has a first output unit which outputs a first audio guidance, and a transmission unit which transmits, to the reception device, an output instruction that instructs the reception device to output a second audio guidance related to the first audio guidance at a timing corresponding to an output timing of the first guidance, and the reception device has a reception unit which receives the output instruction transmitted by the transmission unit, and an output unit which outputs the second audio guidance at a timing according to the output instruction received by the reception unit.

Abstract: Provided are a facsimile apparatus, a communication apparatus, and a communication method that perform communication using a session established according to a session initiation protocol (SIP). If an INVITE in which a media type is designated as “audio” is received, an INVITE in which a media type is designated as “image” is transmitted. If a success response is made to the transmitted INVITE, an image session is established and facsimile communication or image communication is executed. If an error response is made to the transmitted INVITE, calling processing for calling an operator is started.

Abstract: A facsimile device includes a facsimile receiving unit that receives facsimile data transmitted from a transmission source device, a storing unit that stores identification information and transmission source information of the facsimile data received by the facsimile receiving unit in a storing portion. The identification information distinguishes the facsimile data received by the facsimile receiving unit from other facsimile data received by the facsimile receiving unit, and the transmission source information indicates the transmission source device of the facsimile data.

Abstract: A modem transmission level and modem sensitivity which are communication control information corresponding to the connection form of each destination device are registered in advance in a destination information storage unit so as to be correlated with an abbreviated dialing number of the destination. When a communication instruction using an abbreviated dialing number is received, if a modem transmission level and modem sensitivity are registered in the destination information storage unit as corresponding to the received abbreviated dialing number, the modem is controlled based on those registered modem transmission level and modem sensitivity. If neither a modem transmission level or modem sensitivity is registered as corresponding to the received abbreviated dialing number, the modem is controlled according to a modem transmission level and modem sensitivity that are registered in advance in the apparatus.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus has a network interface unit for communication with an electronic mail server via a communication network, a main control unit that entirely controls the image forming apparatus and does not operate in a power-saving mode, and a sub control unit that inquires of the electronic mail server in the power-saving mode about whether an electronic mail addressed to the image forming apparatus is stored in the electronic mail server. When such an electronic mail is stored in the electronic mail server, the sub control unit activates the main control unit. The main control unit shifts the image forming apparatus from the power-saving mode to a normal mode, and acquires the electronic mail from the electronic mail server. An image forming unit forms an image on a recording medium based on an attachment file attached to the electronic mail acquired by the main control unit.

Abstract: An eNodeB in a TDD system (100), comprising first and second transmitters (408-411), a first receiver (302; 402-405), a control unit (306, 416), and means (305, 415) for diverting part of a transmitted signal from the first and second transmitters (408-411) to the first receiver (302; 402-405). The diverting means (305, 415) are connected to the transmitter part via a switch function (308, 418) and the transceiver also comprises a delay component (304, 404. The control unit (306, 416) activates the switch (308, 418) when the output power of the transmitted signals falls below a threshold, and the delay component (304, 404) delays so that the diverted signals are received by the receiver part (303; 402-405) at a predefined point in time. The transceiver (300) comprises a comparison unit (307, 417) for comparing the diverted signals from the first and second transmitters after reception through the first receiver.

Abstract: An exemplary method herein operates to help diagnose and correct facsimile transmission errors. The method detects a first facsimile transmission error using an arbitrarily named “first” facsimile machine (which can be a sending facsimile machine or a receiving facsimile machine). The facsimile transmission error occurs during a first facsimile transmission sent from the sending facsimile machine to the receiving facsimile machine. Upon detecting the first facsimile transmission error, the sending facsimile machine automatically contacts a service center computer. The service center computer automatically connects the sending facsimile machine to the receiving facsimile machine through the service center computer. Then, the sending facsimile machine sends a test facsimile transmission to the receiving facsimile machine through the service center computer.

Abstract: A communication device transmits voice and facsimile signals in the same channel between a terminal device and a packet network. The communication device has an echo canceler and a jitter buffer. The jitter buffer has a delay recovery control function that selectively deletes data from the jitter buffer to recover from packet delays. After detecting a facsimile tone, the communication device waits to detect a certain interval of silence, then deactivates its echo canceler and delay recovery control function and switches into facsimile communication mode. If a certain interval of silence is detected during the facsimile transmission, the communication device reactivates its echo canceler and delay recovery control function and continues communicating in voice mode if the line is left connected.

Abstract: In a system where a transmitting apparatus is connected via a network to a receiving apparatus, the receiving apparatus has a storage device for storing destination information which can be registered to a key in an operating device to be operated for transmission in a transmitting apparatus. When data is received from the transmitting apparatus, the destination information including an icon or information on a site wherein the destination information is stored is returned to the transmitting apparatus. Thus, registration of destination information to the key becomes easy at the transmitting apparatus.

Abstract: In a sheet conveyance system in which a plurality of apparatuses each including a communication unit with a plurality of communication channels are connected, and a sheet is conveyed between the apparatuses, each of the plurality of communication channels can be switched between a transmission mode and a reception mode. When a plurality of transmission channels are set by channel assignment, communication can be executed by giving a priority to each transmission destination. If transmission data are accumulated in an apparatus, and they include data for a transmission destination with a higher priority over the current data transmission destination, the number of transmission channels is increased, and the priority is raised.

Abstract: Facsimile systems, devices, and methods are provided related to transmitting an image from a sending device to a receiving device via a network. One embodiment includes a status information reply unit which replies to a notification request of status information from a sending device by transmitting status information representing status of the receiving-device to the sending device via a network, in which the status information reply unit includes a transmission source classifying portion which determines a class of the sending device and a selected-status information transmitting portion which transmits the status information to the sending device via the network.

Abstract: A method and system for retouching digital images for a motion picture removes semi-transparent artifacts or ‘blotches’ caused by contaminates in the optical path of the camera. This approach provides the benefit of only having to retouch a single average image that is than automatically applied via a correction power map to the entire sequence of images for the affected scene. The formation of an average image tends to reinforce the artifacts making them easier to identify and reduce background detail making it easier to retouch the artifact.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a communicating apparatus and its program in which in the case where the RTC pattern or the RCP frame cannot be received due to the noises or in the case where a modem diverges and data cannot be normally demodulated, a procedure signal can be certainly detected, the modem can advance to a low-speed mode, and a possibility of a communication error can be remarkably reduced. During the image reception, both a carrier of V.21ch2 modulation and data signal quality (EQM) in a high-speed mode are, in parallel, monitored. When the data signal quality (EQM) deteriorates to a value larger than or equal to a predetermined threshold value and the carrier of the V.21ch2 modulation is detected, the modem advances to the low-speed mode and the procedure signal is received.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus performs a processing of checking periodically whether data addressed to the image processing apparatus exist in a server apparatus while suppressing power consumption as much as possible. The NIC communicates with the server apparatus to check whether a storage unit of the server apparatus stores object data for processing addressed to the image processing apparatus. An energization switching unit switches the energization (power supply) to a main controlling unit that acquires the data addressed to the image processing apparatus from the server apparatus. The NIC controls the energization switching unit to activate the main controlling unit and the printer unit on the condition that the object data for processing addressed to the image processing apparatus is present.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus, an image forming apparatus, an image forming method, and a printing system capable of improving processing capacity or power use efficiency are provided. At least one of a plurality of data processing apparatuses that are connected to a network stores correlation between data processing capacity and power consumption of each data processing apparatus, and selects a data processing apparatus with which power consumption required for processing a processing request produced by the at least one data processing apparatus is minimized based on the correlation between the data processing capacity and the power consumption. According to this selection, the at least one data processing apparatus transmits the processing request to the selected data processing apparatus, and receives data processed by the selected data processing apparatus.

Abstract: When image communication is conducted by using one of a plurality of different image communication systems via a sending/receiving path including an IP network (101), a transmitter (105) and receivers (108, 108a, 112, 115) or devices (gateway (111, 113) or an IP network interface (109)) for relaying the image communication existing in the sending/receiving path store SDP media stream descriptions, which include different image communication systems usable by the transmitter and receivers, in an SIP message and send the SIP message, and select an image communication system for use in practical image communication in given order of priority and image communication control parameters to be used in the appropriate image communication system, on the basis of the SDP media stream descriptions.

Abstract: A digital telecommunication station is provided, operative in a telecommunication network to receive at least two different types of signals and divert signals of at least one of these types from the transmission path along which signals of the other types are transmitted.

Abstract: A facsimile apparatus has a line I/F section that transmits and receives a signal through a network to which an exchange is connected, a modem signal detection section that detects a modem signal transmitted through the network, a ring signal detection section that detects a ring signal transmitted through the network from the exchange, a switch section that switches a signal detection mode of the line I/F section between a ring signal detection mode in which the ring signal detection section detects the ring signal and a modem signal detection mode in which the modem signal detection section detects the modem signal, and an operating state determination section that determines an operating state of the facsimile apparatus, wherein if the operating state determination section determines that the facsimile apparatus is in a standby mode, the switch section switches the signal detection mode into the ring signal detection mode.

Abstract: A method of configuring a printing device includes dynamically modifying printing device settings based an identifier in an incoming print job identifying a client submitting the print job.

Abstract: A managing apparatus connected to a computer network manages an image processing apparatus via the computer network. The image processing apparatus is connected to the computer network via a firewall that allows data transmitted using predetermined protocols to pass through, and at least one of the predetermined protocols has an immediacy. A report generation/transmission unit provided in the image processing apparatus generates and transmits a report data to the managing apparatus through the computer network, using the protocol having the immediacy. The managing apparatus outputs contents of the report data received, and sends a reply data in response to the report data, to the image processing apparatus through the computer network using the protocol having the immediacy.

Abstract: A color image communication device includes a transmission unit which carries out a facsimile transmission of image data of a sYCC-Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) color space, and a control unit which controls a facsimile transmission of the image data of the sYCC-JPEG color space without setting size information in a facsimile communication protocol when the image data to be transmitted by facsimile is the image data of the sYCC-JPEG color space.

Abstract: An image input and output system is provided in which a common operation screen for a plurality of image output devices having different attributes is displayed. Based on attribute information of each of printers, the server generates a signal for generating an operation screen, and transmits the signal to the scanner. At the scanner, image data is inputted, and a common operation screen, which is generated based on the signal for generating the operation screen, is displayed on a display panel. When information designating the printer and information relating to an output format of an image is inputted from the display panel, the inputted information and the image data are transmitted to the server. The server transmits, to a designated printer, the image data and the information relating to the output format of the image, which are transmitted from the scanner, and images are outputted.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a communicating apparatus and its program in which in the case where the RTC pattern or the RCP frame cannot be received due to the noises or in the case where a modem diverges and data cannot be normally demodulated, a procedure signal can be certainly detected, the modem can advance to a low-speed mode, and a possibility of a communication error can be remarkably reduced. During the image reception, both a carrier of V.21ch2 modulation and data signal quality (EQM) in a high-speed mode are, in parallel, monitored. When the data signal quality (EQM) deteriorates to a value larger than or equal to a predetermined threshold value and the carrier of the V.21ch2 modulation is detected, the modem advances to the low-speed mode and the procedure signal is received.

Abstract: A system and method for facilitating facsimile transmissions has one or more store and forward facilities, each associated with a plurality of subscriber facsimile machines, typically coupled over the switched telephone network. The store and forward facsimiles include a computer for controlling operations and mass data storage equipment. A subscriber to the system delivers an outgoing facsimile message to the store and forward facility with which it is associated, which records the fax message together with data as to originating facsimile machine and destination facsimile machine. The store and forward facility then delivers the facsimile message to the intended receiver facsimile machine, either directly or through another store and forward facility. If unsuccessful on an initial attempt, the store and forward facility periodically retrys to send the facsimile message.

Abstract: This invention is to provide a facsimile communication apparatus and method in which when a receiver which supports V.34 communication receives a call, transmits an ANSam signal, and receives a CM signal indicating V.17 communication from the transmitter, V.17 communication can reliably be established. A facsimile communication apparatus for executing a protocol defined in ITU-T recommendation V.8 with respect to a partner apparatus and setting an image transmission mode executable with respect to the partner apparatus on the basis of the protocol includes an ANSam signal transmission unit, a CM signal reception units, and a control unit for, when a CM signal indicating V.17 communication is received after transmission of an ANSam signal, executing control so as not to respond to the CM signal.

Abstract: A facsimile apparatus which is easy to use is provided. Control is performed so that a CPU (central processing unit) registers a sub-address signal and a communication specification so as to correspond to a memory box, selects start of ring-type multiple-address transmission, and selects transfer of ring-type multiple-address reception. When start of ring-type multiple-address transmission has been selected, transmitter information is added. When transferring ring-type multiple-address reception, transmitter information is not added.

Abstract: A method for facsimile transmission over a packet network includes establishing a facsimile call between first and second facsimile terminals in accordance with a facsimile protocol, using a facsimile gateway to convey communications between the terminals over the packet network. The gateway awaits the arrival of a signal conveyed over the packet network from the first terminal, to be transmitted from the gateway to the second terminal as provided by the protocol, and it transmits a fill page to the second terminal if the signal does not arrive within a time limit determined in accordance with the protocol. Upon receiving the signal, the gateway transmits the signal to the second terminal after transmitting the fill page.

Abstract: A method for conveying digital information can include initiating a telephone connection to a receiving device. Prior to establishing a voice channel connection with the receiving device, supplemental data can be digitally encoded into a CNG transmission. The CNG transmission can be conveyed via a CNG channel, wherein the CNG channel is capable of transporting a facsimile calling tone signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling transmission of fax data according to a data outputting way of a receiving part, the method comprising the steps of: scanning and storing a document to be transmitted from a facsimile of a transmitting part to a facsimile of the receiving part; when the document is completely scanned, dialing a pre-inputted telephone number of the receiving part; after the receiving part telephone number is dialed, requiring and receiving the data outputting way from the receiving part facsimile, in the case that a call for transmitting data of the document is connected between the transmitting part facsimile and the receiving part facsimile; and transmitting the stored document data according to the received data outputting way.

Abstract: A facsimile machine having a semiconductor DAA provided in a line I/F part performing facsimile data communication with a network includes a tone signal reception part in the form of a semiconductor device. The tone signal reception part is provided in the semiconductor DAA and receives a tone signal with high impedance through a path different from a path for receiving the facsimile data. The tone signal is supplied from the network or a downstream device.

Abstract: IFAX reads an original using a scanner in accordance with a transmitting instruction by an operator. Next, IFAX generates a menu screen in an HTML, image data filed by unit of page is registered to a WWW server together with a generated HTML document. IFAX decides the WWW server based on a recipient's mail address. Next, IFAX sends notification of URL of a WWW server to a recipient to which image data should be transmitted. The recipient accesses to the WWW server based on URL, fetches image data by unit of page, and instructs printing selectively.

Abstract: In an image communication apparatus capable of communicating color information, a receiver notifies a transmitter of information indicating that full-color data is receivable or unreceivable, information indicating that JPEG data is receivable or unreceivable, and information indicating that color data of a specific size is receivable or unreceivable. When the size of a document to be transmitted by the transmitter is B4 size or A3 size, and if the receiver has the capability to receive color information of B4 or A3 size, the transmitter transmits the document information in a color mode with the same magnification. If the receiver does not have the capability to receive color information of B4 or A3 size but has the capability to receive color information of A4 size, the transmitter transmits the image to be transmitted with the size reduced to A4 size.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for informing a transmitting facsimile machine of occurrence of an error in a first receiving facsimile machine, including the steps of: inputting the telephone number of a second facsimile machine; when a ring signal is input from the transmitting facsimile machine, forming a communication line, exchanging protocols, and storing the telephone number of the transmitting facsimile machine among the protocols received from the transmitting facsimile machine; printing the fax data received from the transmitting facsimile machine, and determining whether or not an error has occurred at the same time; if an error has occurred, detecting an error message corresponding to the error from a pre-stored error tables and storing the error message; after the communication line is cut off from the transmitting facsimile machine due to the occurrence of the error, detecting the telephone number of the transmitting facsimile machine, and establishing a communication line; and when the communication li

Abstract: A method for facsimile transmission over a packet network includes establishing a facsimile call between first and second facsimile terminals in accordance with a facsimile protocol, using a facsimile gateway to convey communications between the terminals over the packet network. The gateway awaits the arrival of a signal conveyed over the packet network from the first terminal, to be transmitted from the gateway to the second terminal as provided by the protocol, and it transmits a fill page to the second terminal if the signal does not arrive within a time limit determined in accordance with the protocol. Upon receiving the signal, the gateway transmits the signal to the second terminal after transmitting the fill page.

Abstract: A conventional data communication apparatus cannot set different receiving capacity for each type of received image data. To solve this problem, a data communication apparatus according to this invention notifies a partner apparatus of the receiving capacity in the normal reception mode of the apparatus at the start of communication. If high-quality transmission is designated for image data transmitted from the partner apparatus, the data communication apparatus determines whether the image data exceeds its own receiving capacity in the high-quality reception mode. If the image data does not exceed the receiving capacity in the high-quality reception mode, the data communication apparatus performs high-quality reception/recording; otherwise, notifies the partner apparatus of its own receiving capacity in the high-quality reception mode.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, article of manufacture, and a memory structure for electronically distributing facsimile messages directly to users according to recipient preferences. The method comprises the steps of receiving a message from a transmitting facsimile via a telephone network, automatically parsing the message to extract a recipient direct dial telephone number from the message, receiving a fax payload from the transmitting facsimile in a fax server, determining an e-mail address and at least one recipient fax preference from the direct dial telephone number, processing the fax payload in the fax server according to the recipient fax preference, and directing the processed fax message according to the recipient fax preference. In one embodiment of the present invention, method further comprises the steps of reading a grayscale transform from a memory accessible to the fax server, and applying the grayscale transform to the fax payload.

Abstract: The scanning device includes a reading unit for reading texts, a display unit for controlling an operation panel, a network controlling unit for controlling a network function connected to a local area network, a mail function unit, an HTTP function unit, and a device controlling unit. The mail function unit realizes a mail sending function by using the network controlling unit. The HTTP function unit, using an HTTP protocol, sends and receives such information as resolution for reading texts, paper size, encoding system, button names which are information for distinguishing the texts, and computer address information by using the network controlling unit. The device controlling unit controls the reading unit, the mail function unit, and the HTTP function unit and includes a data storage unit which stores information assigned by a computer and image files read by the reading unit.

Abstract: When a holder of an ID card approaches an image formation instructing device for sending an image forming instruction to an image forming apparatus, an ID code stored in a RF-ID element built in the ID card is read by a RF communication device, an image forming operation is executed, and the number of sheets for image formation is counted by counting means. Further, the counted number of sheets for image formation is associated with an ID code having predetermined bearing on the personal ID code read by the RF communication device and thereafter stored and held in a number-of-sheets file. Thus, the number of sheets for image formation is managed without preparing a key counter, a key card, etc. and without special operation.

Abstract: An image transmission apparatus is provided with a FAX modem, an encoding/decoding section, a digitizer-integrated LCD, encoded image data memory, original image data memory, and additional image data memory. Original image data received by the FAX modem are temporarily stored in the encoded image data memory, and the original image data are decoded by the encoding/decoding section. The thus-decoded original image is stored in the original image data memory. An image of the thus-stored original image data is displayed on the digitizer-integrated LCD. An operator draws an additional image on the digitizer-integrated LCD. Data of the thus-drawn additional image are stored in the additional image data memory. The thus-stored additional image data are encoded by the encoding/decoding section, and the thus-encoded additional image data are temporarily stored in the encoded image data memory. Then, the encoded additional image data are sent by the FAX modem.

Abstract: Pixel information and control information transmitted by a facsimile machine 1a is received by a procedure controlling circuit 13 having a MODEM 13a for facsimile machines. A facsimile procedure controller 14 decodes the pixel information and the control information. A connection/transfer controller 15 edits the decoded information and produces a control packet and a pixel packet. The control packet and the pixel packet are output to a local area network (LAN) 4 via a LAN controller 17 and a LAN control circuit 18. When receiving a facsimile, the control packet signal transmitted via the LAN 4 is converted into pixel control information by the connection/transfer controller 15, and the pixel control information is supplied to the facsimile procedure controller 14. The connection/transfer controller 15 also converts the received pixel packet signal into pixel information. The pixel information is temporarily stored in a memory 16.

Abstract: A self-diagnosis method for a facsimile device and a facsimile device to perform the same. The facsimile device has a modem and a line interface unit (LIU) that connects the modem to an external line. The method includes determining whether a communication path is in a normal state or in an abnormal state according to the detection of a dial tone transmitted from an outside, and/or determining whether the modem is in a normal state or in an abnormal state according to whether a diagnosing tone signal generated in the facsimile device is normally received. Accordingly, the self-diagnosis method self-diagnoses errors in the peripheral environment of the facsimile device without communicating with another facsimile device. These errors may be errors on external lines, or errors in the facsimile device, e.g., errors in a modem.

Abstract: A system and method for facilitating facsimile transmissions has one or more store and forward facilities, each associated with a plurality of subscriber facsimile machines, typically coupled over the switched telephone network. The store and forward facilities include a computer for controlling operations and mass data storage equipment. A subscriber to the system delivers an outgoing facsimile message to the store and forward facility with which it is associated, which records the fax message together with data as to originating facsimile machine and destination facsimile machine. The store and forward facility then delivers the facsimile message to the intended receiver facsimile machine, either directly or through another store and forward facility. If unsuccessful on an initial attempt, the store and forward facility periodically retrys to send the facsimile message.

Abstract: A data communication apparatus includes a calling section that performs a communication by sequentially transmitting a calling signal to a destination, and transmitting a shift notification signal that indicates a shift to a short previous-procedure. A memory stores destination information and modem control information in association with each other. When the destination to which the communication is performed corresponds to the destination information stored in the memory, the calling section transmits the shift notification signal, and controls a modem based on the stored modem control information so as to shorten a previous-procedure.

Abstract: An image data transmission apparatus reads image data from a document placed on a document tray via a line sensor or the like, and transmits the obtained image data to a receiving apparatus either after rotation of the image data or without rotation of the image data wherein whether rotation is performed or not is determined in accordance with the receiving capability of the receiving apparatus and also on the document setting position. If the rotation is required, the reading operation is performed in such a manner that the line density in the secondary scanning direction in the reading operation will become the line density in the principal direction after the rotation so that no degradation in the resolution and processing efficiency occurs.

Abstract: In a selective polling communication, the apparatus on the reception side is allowed to properly recognize the absence of polling transmission information in a designated memory box. If there is no polling transmission information in the memory box, a DIS signal in which bit 47 of the FIF in the DIS signal is set to “0” (there is no SEP receiving function) is transmitted upon automatic reception. If at least one or more polling transmission information has been stored in the memory box, a DIS signal in which bit 47 of the FIF in the DIS signal is set to “1” (there is the SEP receiving function) is transmitted upon automatic reception. After that, if the polling transmission information does not exist in the memory box designated by the SEP signal transmitted from the partner polling receiver, a DIS signal in which bit 47 of the FIF in the DIS signal is set to “0” (there is no SEP receiving function) is transmitted and this fact is notified to the partner apparatus.

Abstract: This invention is to provide a facsimile communication apparatus and method in which when a receiver which supports V.34 communication receives a call, transmits an ANSam signal, and receives a CM signal indicating V.17 communication from the transmitter, V.17 communication can reliably be established. A facsimile communication apparatus for executing a protocol defined in ITU-T recommendation V.8 with respect to a partner apparatus and setting an image transmission mode executable with respect to the partner apparatus on the basis of the protocol includes an ANSam signal transmission unit, a CM signal reception units, and a control unit for, when a CM signal indicating V.17 communication is received after transmission of an ANSam signal, executing control so as not to respond to the CM signal.

Abstract: A facsimile apparatus fully effectively utilizes a specific communication function in accordance with a transmission speed. A communication circuit controls the determination of a communication mode to determine a communication mode with a destination station and controls a reception operation and a transmission operation. The control of the determination of the communication mode includes a first control, a second control, a third control and a fourth control. In the first control, a communication mode with the destination station is determined based on registered information in a transmission speed dependent ECM registration circuit.