Abstract: Disclosed is a facsimile apparatus showing easily and visually an external event occurrence or an internal state change of the apparatus. In this facsimile apparatus, call-in detecting means detects a call-in. Number display signal detecting means detects a number display signal. Luminous display body color control means controls the display color of a luminous display body. Further, when the call-in detecting means detects a call-in and the telephone number indicated by the number display signal detected by the number display signal detecting means is matched with a telephone number registered in the facsimile apparatus, the luminous display body color control means illuminates the luminous display body by designating a predetermined color corresponding to the matched telephone number.

Abstract: A facsimile device for transmitting an image data, using the computer communication network via the Internet without users doing the confusing operation. A transmitting-side facsimile device FAX1a determines that which network is used among between the Internet NTW and the public switched telephone network PSTN, by confirming whether or not the information showing to use the Internet NTW is attached to the facsimile number of the destination facsimile device FAX2 (S103). In case of determining to use the Internet NTW (YES by S103), image data that is a transmission copy to the gateway device GTW1 and the facsimile number of the destination facsimile device FAX2 are transmitted (S104).

Abstract: The communication cost for image information transmission from a facsimile machine connected to the international PSTN to an overseas destination is significantly reduced by causing a first repeater Internet facsimile machine installed in the same country as the transmitting machine to perform a repeater operation for transferring the image information to a second repeater Internet facsimile machine installed in the same country as the recipient machine. The cost is reduced because no additional communication charge is incurred for the image information transfer between the repeater Internet facsimile machines.

Abstract: A method for outgoing automatically an abbreviation dial list by a printer when either a user repeatedly inputs a non-registered number for a given number of times or when the user finishes a dialing in the midst of dialing a registered number. The method for achieving the object includes the steps of: a first detection for detecting whether it is the registered number, in case there is an input of an abbreviation dial number from the user; and a second detection for increasing a count in case it is not the registered number in the first detection step and then for detecting whether the count value is more than a given value. The abbreviation dial list can be printed when the count value is more than the given value in the second detection step.

Abstract: A fax routing system and method using a standard fax machine and personal computer. The telephone number is decoded from the telephone number dialing which is generated by the fax machine. This number is looked up in a table. If a corresponding Internet address is found, the fax is downloaded from the fax machine, converted into a computer file, and sent to the recipient via his Internet address. If a corresponding Internet address is not found, the decoded number is dialed on a telephone line and, thereafter, the telephone line is connected to the fax machine for normal fax delivery.

Abstract: On a displaying unit, there are displayed facsimile numbers or names of destinations as contents of the first table stored in a storage device, from which a user selects a destination to which the user desires to transmit a facsimile by using dialing keys and operation keys. When the desired destination is selected, functions or items of additional information corresponding to the selected destination are displayed on the displaying unit. When the user selects a function which the user desires to use or an item of the additional information which the user desires to transmit, the controlling unit transmits the selected item of the additional information to the selected destination. A facsimile apparatus that can facilitate selection of items of additional information transmitted to a destination with improved convenience is provided.

Abstract: A facsimile system includes a transmitting facsimile apparatus including a reading unit for reading an original image, a determination unit for determining the direction of a character in the image read by the reading unit, a rotating unit for rotating the image in accordance with the determination result of the determination unit so that the image read by the reading unit is set in the upward direction, an adding unit for adding a character in the upward direction to a header portion of the image rotated by the rotating unit, and a transmission unit for transmitting the image rotated by the rotating unit to a receiving facsimile apparatus and a receiving facsimile apparatus including a reception unit for receiving the image from the transmitting facsimile apparatus, an adding unit for adding a character in the upward direction to a footer portion of the image received by the reception unit, and a recording unit for recording the image to which the character is added by the adding unit.

Abstract: A conventional facsimile machine re-dials by using another telephone line after an elapse of a predetermined period of time since when a communication error after a line connection has occurred, so that it takes a predetermined period of time to re-dial by using the other telephone line, and hence a receiving end may receive data transmitted from another facsimile machine during this period. In order to prevent that, a facsimile machine of the present invention comprises: a plurality of line connecting means, each of which has a telephone line for transmitting/receiving data; a line selecting section for selecting a telephone line to be used when a plurality of telephone lines are connected; and an auto-dial sending section for changing over the telephone line currently selected by the line selecting section to another telephone line so as to make a call immediately, when the receiving end is busy.

Abstract: In the image processing device, method and system of the present invention, a destination identifier of an image file is stored, the destination identifier indicating one of a plurality of external stations as a destination station which receives the image file from the image processing device through a network. At least one of a sender identifier of the image file, a subject identifier of the image file and a scan condition of the image file is stored. The image file is transmitted, together with at least one of the sender identifier, the subject identifier and the scan condition, through the network to one of the external stations indicated by the stored destination identifier.

Abstract: A facsimile apparatus transmits facsimile data converted from e-mail data to a facsimile destination via a public communication network. A receiver receives the e-mail data from a requesting node. A memory stores a password and a domain name of a requesting node. An acquiring section acquires a destination address including at least a telephone number, a password and a domain name, from the requesting node. A converter converts the e-mail data into facsimile data. A comparator compares the password and the domain name acquired by the acquiring section, with the password and the domain name stored in the memory, respectively. A facsimile transmitter transmits the converted facsimile data to the facsimile destination designated by the telephone number when a result of the comparison indicates that the password and the domain name acquired are the same as the password and the domain name stored in said memory.

Abstract: In the case that a PC sends a call to a called site on a telephone line network, but fails in its connection, the PC and a modem of a facsimile apparatus are connected. Then, the telephone number and image data of the called site are stored in a RAM of the facsimile apparatus. After storage is completed, the telephone line network and the modem of the facsimile apparatus are connected. Then, a call is sent to the called site and the image data is sent to the called site. This allows connection to be made to the PC without using a dedicated interface and prevents burdening on the PC in redialing in the case that there is no answer from the called site.

Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for dialing and printing a telephone number of a transmission-side facsimile device provided through an integrated services digital network (ISDN). According to an aspect of the present invention, a reception-side facsimile device stores the telephone number of the transmission-side facsimile device provided through the integrated services digital network. The reception-side facsimile device can dial the telephone number of the transmission-side facsimile device when transferring facsimile data and also prints the telephone number of the transmission-side facsimile device if necessary. Accordingly, the facsimile device according to the present invention is convenient because the user does not have to dial the telephone number of the transmission-side facsimile device.

Abstract: When the print sheet number determined based on the mail header is equal to or higher than the predetermined value (“Yes” in S996), the print confirmation screen is displayed in S997 to request the user to indicate whether or not to print the print mail. If the program determines in S998 that the user has indicated his/her desire to print, then the mail is printed in S1030 and S1040. However, if the user has not indicated a desire to print, the print operation is not performed. With this configuration, not all received print mail is immediately targeted for printing. The user can defer printing of print mail having a large amount of data according to circumstances on the receiving end. The large amount of print mail data will not occupy the printer on the receiving end for a long period of time. Hence, urgent or important printing can be given a higher priority.

Abstract: It is an object of this invention to provide a data communication apparatus which can prevent erroneous transmission of data to unrelated persons. When a plurality of addresses are set upon operation of an operation unit, information indicating that a plurality of addresses are set is displayed on a display unit to notify the operator of the information. No data is transmitted until the operator performs confirming operation to approve transmission of data to the plurality of addresses. When the operator performs confirming operation, a multi-address call is executed.

Abstract: A facsimile machine including a first facsimile-data transmitter including a first connector connectable to an external computer via a first communication line, and a second connector connectable to a second facsimile-data transmitter via a second communication line, the first facsimile-data transmitter transmitting, to the external computer via the first communication line, facsimile data transmitted from the second facsimile-data transmitter via the second communication line, the machine also including a facsimile-data receiver, and a control device which controls the first facsimile-data transmitter not to transmit the facsimile data to the external computer, and controls the facsimile-data receiver to receive the facsimile data, in place of the external computer.

Abstract: A destination to which a line connection is not established is memorized in the process of simultaneous multicasting to a plurality of destinations. When another multicast communication starts, if the memorized destination is included in destinations, a call is primarily performed to a destination in the next order by skipping the memorized destination.

Abstract: A fax routing system and method using a standard fax machine and personal computer. The telephone number is decoded from the telephone number dialing which is generated by the fax machine. This number is looked up in a table. If a corresponding Internet address is found, the fax is downloaded from the fax machine, converted into a computer file, and sent to the recipient via his Internet address. If a corresponding Internet address is not found, the decoded number is dialed on a telephone line and, thereafter, the telephone line is connected to the fax machine for normal fax delivery.

Abstract: A communication device is provided wherein a message stored in a message box for a specific individual and a message stored in a general mail box and not addressed to a specific individual can be retrieved sequentially without releasing a line. The communication device includes a personal information output control device that reads personal information stored in a personal information storing device and outputs the personal information via a telecommunication line and a general information output device that reads general information stored in a general information storing device and not addressed to the specific individual and outputs the information via the telecommunication line. The information is output by operating the personal information output control device and the general information output control device according to a request, which is input via the telecommunication line.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus, such as a facsimile apparatus, connected to a LAN, that transmits and/or receives data to or from another apparatus, wherein even if an error or failure such as a printer error or an insufficiency of available space in image memory for storing image data occurs, the required process is continued by transferring the image data from the data processing apparatus to another apparatus also connected to the LAN. The data processing apparatus has the capability of detecting an error in the LAN when the apparatus is connected to the LAN. This allows the data processing apparatus to operate correctly without problems that might otherwise occur due to the error in the LAN. The data processing apparatus also has the capability of operating in an adequate process mode corresponding to a process command contained in a received packet. This allows effective use of the data processing apparatus.

Abstract: In a machine having facsimile capabilities, a method for programming soft speed buttons which includes determining whether a number is associated with a given speed button; and if a number is associated with that speed button, providing for a facsimile message to be transmitted to the associated phone number. However, if no number is associated with the given speed button, then allowing a user to create a label for that speed button, and also to associate a number with that speed button.

Abstract: A printing apparatus includes a facsimile data receiving unit for receiving a reception request signal and print data which are transmitted through a telephone line; a computer data receiving unit for receiving print data transmitted through a line different from a telephone line; a printing unit for printing each of the print data received by the facsimile data receiving unit and the computer data receiving unit on a medium; and a mode setting unit for selectively setting a first mode in which, when the facsimile data receiving unit receives the reception request signal and the printing unit is printing the print data received by the computer data receiving unit, the printing process of the computer data is interrupted thereby allowing the printing unit to execute a printing operation of the print data from the facsimile data receiving unit in accordance with the reception request signal, and a second mode in which when the facsimile data receiving unit receives the reception request signal and the printing

Abstract: An apparatus and method provide for selective transmission and reception of facsimile transmissions. A facsimile call is placed. A station identifier received from the other facsimile during the facsimile call is checked against a stored list of “acceptable” facsimile station identifiers. If a match is found, the transmission is allowed to proceed. If no match is found, the transmission is terminated. Alternatively, the termination can subject to an override by user selection, and the transmission can be allowed to proceed. In an alternative, the station identifier is checked against a list of “unacceptable” facsimile identifiers, and if a match is found the call is terminated; if no match is found, the transmission is allowed to proceed. In other alternatives, a transmission from a facsimile machine whose station identifier is not found on an “acceptable” list, or alternatively, whose station identifier is found on an “unacceptable” list, is stored.

Abstract: A system for electronic photography includes a number of photo-capture stations. Each station includes a digital camera and a customer identification device for selectively actuating the digital camera to capture a digital image and recording customer identification with the digital image. The system includes a central controller for collecting and storing the digital images captured by the photo-capture stations and a high bandwidth communications network connecting the photo-capture stations to the central controller. The system also includes an output station connected to the central controller by the high bandwidth communications network.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sending a facsimile of a message is disclosed. The present invention provides for recording pen strokes that set forth a message and sending the recorded pen strokes as part of a facsimile.

Abstract: In known telecommunication networks users of a facsimile machine are not identified. As a result, no evidential value relating to the identity of the sending user or the identity of the receiving user and the originality of the contents of the facsimile message can be derived from messages sent by facsimile machines. A telecommunication network according to the invention comprises identification means for processing a user identification signal. The identification means are also arranged for producing a message encrypted according to a digital signature method, which message states that a facsimile message has been exchanged between a sending user and a receiving user. The message is produced in a machine-readable code. Since this message can only be generated by the identification means and the contents cannot be modified unnoticed later on, this is proof of an exchange of a facsimile message between the sending user and the receiving user.

Abstract: A printing apparatus is disclosed which comprises print means for printing input print data on a print recording medium, the print means driven by the input print data, storage means for storing the print data, storage control means for determining whether or not storage specification is set in the print data and storing the print data in the storage means as a file if the storage specification is set, attribute information transfer means for transferring attribute information of the file stored in the storage means to a source issuing the attribute information transfer request in response to an input attribute information transfer request, file conversion means for converting the file stored in the storage means into an image data file in response to an image data file transfer request input based on the attribute information, image data file transfer means for transferring the image data file to a source issuing the image data file transfer request, and reprint means for reading the file stored in the stora

Abstract: A facsimile apparatus having a memory transmission function which enables a reply to a facsimile-transmitted original to be automatically reminded of at predetermined period of time. When transmission to a receiving side facsimile apparatus requiring a reminder is performed, the memory transmission function stores image data transmitted as data used for reminding the receiving side facsimile apparatus of a reply in an image data storing section. Additionally, the memory transmission function stores the telephone number and called subscriber identification number of the receiving side facsimile apparatus, the time of the transmission to the receiving side facsimile apparatus, the expected time of reception, the number of retransmissions, and the address number of the image in a transmission data storing section.

Abstract: A facsimile apparatus includes a reception unit for receiving image data and a procedure signal, a detection unit for detecting a sub-address from the procedure signal received by the reception unit, a recording unit for recording the image data received by the reception unit, a sorter having a plurality of bins for sorting record sheets on which image data are recorded by the recording unit, and a control unit for controlling the sorter to sort the record sheets, on which the image data are recorded by the recording unit, in accordance with sub-addresses detected by the detection unit.

Abstract: A device for broadcast transmission in a facsimile system includes: a memory; a control unit for storing the telephone number of a failed transmission in a broadcast transmission and other related data as transmission information in a certain area of the memory; a unit for informing a user of said transmission failure; and a unit for dialing and retransmitting to a corresponding telephone number based on the retransmission information in response to data of a certain key pressed by the user.

Abstract: A method and system for transmitting a facsimile message uses a public-switched telecommunications network, the public-switched telecommunication network having a messaging platform capable of storing a plurality of facsimile messages. The initiation of a telephone call to a destination is detected, the content of the call including the facsimile message. If the destination is available at a first time to receive a telephone call, the facsimile message is transmitted. The facsimile message may be stored on the messaging platform only if the destination is unavailable at the first time, or every time a telephone call is initiated by the originating party. The method also provides for situations where a telephone call is redirected, where an inter-NPA seven digit dialing case has occurred, and where "busy" or "no.sub.-- answer" triggers are implemented. If the facsimile message was stored, the facsimile message is transmitted at a second time if the destination is available.

Abstract: A facsimile automatically reports transmission of a facsimile message upon transmitting the facsimile message. For reporting the message transmission, facsimile numbers of called parties are stored in a memory together with their corresponding telephone numbers. Then, the facsimile message is transmitted to a called facsimile corresponding to any one of the facsimile numbers. Thereafter, the facsimile immediately dials the corresponding telephone number to transmit a transmission reporting voice message.

Abstract: A technique for informing a calling party of a no-paper state while a facsimile machine receives image data. If no paper is sensed while the facsimile machine receives image data, a call reservation is made. If the calling party responds to the call reservation, a voice message indicating that there is no paper is sent to the calling party.

Abstract: A facsimile re-transmits a received facsimile message to another subscriber without degradation of image quality. The facsimile includes first and second memories. The first memory stores the facsimile message received from a calling facsimile, receiving information for the facsimile message, and a selection number for selecting the received facsimile. The second memory stores facsimile numbers for subscribers to which the received facsimile is to be re-transmitted. At the user's request, the facsimile dials the facsimile numbers stored in the second memory to re-transmit the received facsimile message stored in the first memory to the subscribers.

Abstract: A method includes automatically transmitting a transmit terminal identification which is formatted in the reception country's language when transmitting a document internationally from a facsimile system having memory storing transmit terminal identifications formatted in different languages. This can involve the steps of receiving the facsimile transmission number entered by a user, and comparing the first three digits of the number entered to the relevant international telephone service numbers, to determine if the transmission is domestic or international. When making an international transmission, the digits following the first three digits are compared to a table of country codes to determine the receiving country. Then a transmit terminal identification, formatted in the language of the receiving country, is read and transmitted.

Abstract: An image display apparatus has a communication function which includes an image display for displaying image data and a communication unit for communicating image data and control information with another station. The apparatus includes a controller for controlling the communication unit such that it sends image data displayed on the image display to the other station in response to predetermined control information from the other station.

Abstract: A facsimile apparatus includes a call control unit, a transmission control unit for performing communication with a distant partner apparatus, a unit, using the transmission control unit, for sending/receiving a plurality of pieces of password information of different types during the communication with the partner apparatus, the pieces of password information including password information of a scheme unique to a maker and password information of a standardized scheme for apparatuses capable of intercommunication, an input unit for inputting the plurality of pieces of password information, a recording unit for storing the plurality of pieces of password information, and a selecting unit for selectively controlling a password communication operation by the plurality of pieces of password information.

Abstract: Method for preventing a facsimile server from looping back on itself, the method including the steps of: (a) transmitting fax server identifier information during fax transmission setup; (b) analyzing the fax server identifier information to determine whether the fax server identifier information is the same as that of the fax server that is placing the call; and (c) if the fax server identifier information is the same, dropping the call, otherwise, continuing the call. In a preferred embodiment, the fax identifier information is transmitted in the NSF command of the facsimile communication protocol.

Abstract: A communications device transmits and receives information in accordance with both facsimile and electronic mail communications protocols. The communications device recognizes a destination identifier, identifying a remote communications device as either a facsimile device or an e-mail device and transmits a document in accordance with the communications protocol utilized by the identified device. The communications device also allows the retrieval of electronic mail messages stored at a remote electronic mailbox. A user enters an electronic mail address, from which messages are desired to be retrieved, and presses a Retrieve button. The communications device initiates communication with an electronic post office corresponding to the entered electronic mail address and causes transmission of electronic mail messages stored in the specified mailbox.

Abstract: The facsimile apparatus of this invention performs recognition processing by storing image data received from a transmitting terminal and by decoding the image data stored. The image data received is relayed and transmitted to multiple destinations on the basis of the result of this recognition.

Abstract: A fax routing system and method using a standard fax machine and personal computer. The telephone number is decoded from the telephone number dialing which is generated by the fax machine. This number is looked up in a table. If a corresponding Internet address is found, the fax is downloaded from the fax machine, converted into a computer file, and sent to the recipient via his Internet address. If a corresponding Internet address is not found, the decoded number is dialed on a telephone line and, thereafter, the telephone line is connected to the fax machine for normal fax delivery.

Abstract: In a data communication system in which an information processing terminal and a data communication apparatus are connected to each other via an interface, and the data communication apparatus executes data communication in response to an instruction from the information processing terminal, the data communication apparatus determines error calling in the instructed data communication, and notifies the information processing terminal of the determination of error calling. The information processing terminal disables an instruction of data communication to an address corresponding to the error calling based on the notification of the determination of error calling.

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.

Abstract: There is provided a facsimile machine including an image data source to create image data, and a transmitting subsystem to transmit the created image data to a first remote receiving station. The facsimile machine further includes a receiving subsystem to receive job status information, relating to the transmission of the created image data to the first remote receiving station, from the first remote receiving station, and a control subsystem to cause the transmitting subsystem to transmit the received job status information to a second remote receiving station.

Abstract: When an incoming call has been received, caller identification sent from a network is detected by a caller identification transformer unit, a MODEM unit and a CPU. A predetermined information unit included in the caller identification is displayed on an LCD. Whether or not an answer to the incoming call is to be made, the predetermined information included in the caller identification is stored in an incoming-call journal data memory unit as incoming-call journal data. The incoming-call journal data is automatically printed out by a printer unit as an image at a predetermined timing.

Abstract: A method of automatically routing a facsimile transmission from a calling party to a called party over the Internet. A facsimile transmission is detected from calling party's CPE device. A destination number for the called party's CPE device and a corresponding remote Internet gateway are determined. The facsimile transmission is routed to a local Internet gateway wherein it is converted to a form compatible with the protocol used by the Internet. It is then routed over the Internet to the remote gateway wherein it is converted to a form compatible with the protocol used by the telephone network. The facsimile transmission is then routed to the called party's CPE device.

Abstract: A facsimile machine provided with a data processing device for executing data processing in communications mode in accordance with a command entered from a communications apparatus having a capability of transmitting and receiving communications data. The facsimile machine includes a mode select device for switching itself from ordinary facsimile mode for image data transmission and reception to communications mode for communications data transmission and reception in accordance with an operator input; an operation judgment device for judging whether the data processing device has accomplished a printing job, in which data received from the communications apparatus is printed on paper, after the mode select device has switched the facsimile machine to communications mode; and a mode reset device for resetting the facsimile machine to facsimile mode when completion of the printing job has been confirmed by the operation judgment device.

Abstract: A facsimile machine is disclosed that can record and print identifying information pertaining to the transmitter and the transmission of a facsimile message. The invention accommodates and allows for identifying information in many languages, accommodating telephone numbers that are exceptionally long as having more than 20 characters. These features are realized by finding the Transmitting Terminal Identification (TTI) in a transmitted message and forming a bit map therefrom. As a result, terminal identification can be communicated and recorded in virtually any language and can contain information up to the scan length instead of being restricted to a smaller number of characters.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmitting class 1, 2, or 3 fax image data streams over Internet Global Area Networks is shown. A first device converts local fax image data streams into electronic data streams, transmits the data stream over the network, to a second device at the remote fax machine which reconverts the electronic data to fax image data and prints it out on said remote fax machine.

Abstract: There is provided a facsimile apparatus having a heat fixing unit, in which received information stored in a memory and corresponding to a plurality of communication cycles is output at once, thereby reducing power consumption.A facsimile apparatus includes a memory circuit for storing received information, a heat fixing recorder circuit for recording the received information, a memory circuit (number of sheets for record start) for storing the number of sheets in advance, and a controller for controlling these circuits. The fixing unit is in an OFF state during waiting. The controller turns on the heat fixing recorder circuits to record the received information when the received information stored in the memory circuit reaches the number of sheets stored in the memory circuit (number of sheets for record start).

Abstract: An information processing apparatus for exchanging information with a plurality of other apparatuses connected thereto through a bidirectional interface includes a storage unit for storing attribute information of IDs and users of the plurality of other apparatuses, a search unit for searching the storage unit for IDs of apparatuses belonging to designated attribute information, and a transmission unit for transmitting information to the plurality of apparatuses searched by the search unit. An information processing method using this information processing apparatus, and a storage medium storing control programs for the information processing apparatus and method are also disclosed.