Abstract: A facsimile machine has a store and forward (SAF) mode and comprises a reader for successively reading a plurality of document pages which are to be transmitted to different destinations in one read operation, a memory for storing image data related to the document pages which are read by the reader, a first designating part for designating a plurality of destinations, a second designating part for arbitrarily designating document pages which are to be transmitted to each of the destinations which are designated by the first designating part, and a transmitting part for making a call out to the destinations one destination at a time and for successively transmitting to each destination the image data which are read out from the memory and are related to the document pages which are to be transmitted to each destination.

Abstract: A computer accessory for interfacing a microcomputer with a fax line includes facility for converting fax signals to Ascii form for application to a PC port, and for converting signals of Ascii form received at the PC port to image for conversion to fax signals. The accessory, which preferably is incorporated in a laser printer or copier scanner, also includes a facility for notifying an intended recipient of the reception of a fax message.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an image communication apparatus for use in facsimile or the like for transmitting and receiving a plurality of image data files as a batch. An identifier data is automatically added to each image data file to be transmitted along with the image data for the purpose of identifying each of the data files from other files when a batch of files has been reserved for transmission. A reservation number is displayed and a reservation receipt is printed out at the time of reservation.

Abstract: A data communication apparatus can reserve at least transmissions of first data and second data, and can effect transmission data of the second data before the completion of transmission of the first data. In a further development, the apparatus can effect transmission of the first data and transmission of the second data alternately to thereby execute multi-address transmission.

Abstract: A facsimile machine includes a scanner, a plotter, a communicating device, a memory storing the image data supplied from the scanner and supplied, through the communicating device, from a source facsimile machine coupled to the transmission line through a network, a second memory storing a plurality of programs each defining a procedure for relaying the image data supplied from the communicating device to at least one destination facsimile machine, and an input device inputting the plurality of programs into the second memory.

Abstract: A facsimile device having a keyboard for designating a transmitting time and a call number of a remote receiver, and a function of automatically calling a call number of a remote receiver at the designated time and receiving a reference response signal from the remote receiver when a line is connected thereto, thereafter automatically transmitting specified information to the remote receiver, which comprises a memory confirming presence or absence of a reference response signal when the line is connected to a remote receiver, for storing the call number of the remote receiver if the reference response signal from the remote receiver is absent, and a printer for outputting an alarm to inform impossibility of transmission in the case that the call number of the remote receiver designated by the keyboard corresponds with the call number stored by the memory.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-address calling system in a facsimile device in which transmission of picture data to at least a first destination is effected in parallel and asynchronous with the reading, compacting and storing of the picture data, whereby the accessibility of the equipment is increased.

Abstract: A facsimile apparatus comprises a scanner for reading an image and producing an image information to be transmitted in response thereto, transmission system given with a destination code designating a destination terminal to which the image information is to be transmitted and sending the image information to the terminal designated by the destination code, the destination code including a country code identifying the country in which the destination terminal belongs, a memory for storing the terminal identification information in a plurality of different languages used in different countries in combination with corresponding country codes each indicating a country in which the language is used, and a controller for discriminating the country code given to the transmission system and reading out the terminal identification information stored in the memory in one of the languages in combination with the country code given to the transmission system, said controller adding the terminal identification informatio

Abstract: A facsimile store and forward network (42) includes a network access device (36) and an address processing unit (38) that cooperate to interface an originating facsimile machine (10) with a store and forward inbound node (40). The store and forward network provides communication between the originating facsimile machine and a receiving facsimile machine (12), both of which are capable of communicating in a point-to-point manner via a public switched telephone network (14). In operation, the network access device receives from the originating facsimile machine a first address signal that accesses the receiving facsimile machine, generates and stores address information corresponding the first address signal, and delivers to a message entry telephone network (16) a second address signal that accesses the address processing unit of the inbound node.

Abstract: A facsimile equipment in accordance with the present invention comprises a key input unit for specifying a receiver or receivers to which a data is to be sent, a means for detecting a key input through the key input unit, a data memory for storing therein receiver data of the receiver or receivers corresponding to the key input, a character generator for storing a character font, and image signal memory for developing said character font, wherein the receiver data corresponding to the receiver or receivers specified by the key input unit are developed into receiver image signals.

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 facsimile system with a multi-address calling function of sequentially transmitting identical original document information to a plurality of destination parties, which informs an operator of a communication result or communication status at different times in the form of voice message by use of telephone set.

Abstract: An improved data transmission system which transmits data at least partially over existing telephone lines, the improvement comprising devices which, in addition to transmitting and receiving data and being actuated by a non-telephone signal, automatically complete a telephone communication with a predetermined computer. Once the device is connected to the computer, it receives information such as a particular telephone number which is used in the reception and/or transmission of data. The received information is preferably peculiar to the location of the device and can be used to appropriately program the device for carrying out a function in a manner specific to its location. The information specific to the location is determined in accordance with the telephone number of the telephone line connecting the device to the telephone system as the computer has the capability of Calling Number Identification.

Abstract: A facsimile transmission system is used to transmit documents over telephone lines using an electronic mail system, which may be a localized system or a distributed electronic mail system. Transmission is initiated by the sending facsimile machine transmitting a mark sense cover sheet, which has a mark sense identifier printed on it, to a facsimile controller. The controller checks for the presence of the mark sense identifier and if present, the controller reads the identifying information and destination address coded thereon. The controller then transmits the identifying information and destination address and the subsequently received document facsimile data to the electronic mail system in digital form, for retransmission back through the same or a different controller to one or more receiving facsimile machines.

Abstract: This invention relates to an arrangement for efficiently transmitting facsimile signals from a facsimile source to a facsimile destination using a standard facsimile user interface. The connected switched communications network recognizes that the call is from a facsimile source or to a facsimile destination and causes the facsimile signals to be transmitted at the transmission speed of the source to storage in a network. Subsequently, the signals are transmitted from storage to a facsimile destination at the transmission speed of the destination when the destination becomes available. Advantageously, the source need not wait for the destination to become available before transmitting, and the transmission can take place at a bit rate that matches the source and the destination even when these bit rates are different. Retransmission because of errors in one link is only required for that link, i.e., from the source to the storage or from the storage to the destination.

Abstract: A facsimile communication method includes a voice relay mode. In one example, when this voice relay mode has been established, image information is first transmitted from a transmitter to a receiver and then a voice message arbitrarily created by an operator of the transmitter is also transmitted from the transmitter to the receiver, together with a telephone number of an addressee of the image information. Thereafter, the voice message is transmitted from the receiver to a telephone of the addressee having the telephone number to verbally apprise of the addressee of the fact that the image information addressed to the addressee has been transmitted to the receiver.

Abstract: In a facsimile apparatus having an automatic dialing function, a plurality of telephone numbers are set for each abbreviated number. When the facsimile apparatus receives an abbreviated number, it automatically dials sequentially a receiving-side facsimile apparatus and/or a telephone set having corresponding telephone numbers for the abbreviated number thereby preventing a document from being left untransmitted.

Abstract: A communication system having a telephonic function suitably adopted for a facsimile system, in which a telephone module includes: a cell signal selecting circuit connected to a telephone line, for selecting and receiving station call signals; a key board having input/output lines of two systems, one for outputting receiving station information to the call signal selecting circuit and another for a facsimile module; switches interposed in lines between the key board and the cell signal selecting circuit, functioning so as to be shut off during the operation of the facsimile module and to be conductive during the non-operation thereof; third system lines individually connected to lines between the respective switches and the call signal selecting circuit; and photocouplers for electrically isolating each of the third system lines during the non-operation of the facsimile module and making the third system lines conductive during the operation thereof, and for inputting the receiving station information to the