Abstract: In accordance with an adaptive dialing method, a dialer control module controls a modem to place a telephone call to a telephone line and efficiently classify the telephone line, that is, to determine whether a device connected to the telephone line is one or more of a plurality of types of devices, illustratively, a voice telephone, a fax machine or modem, or a data modem. In accordance with the method, the dialer control module can enable the modem to, in one call, determine whether the telephone line is connected to a voice telephone, on the one hand, or a fax machine or modem or a data modem, on the other hand.

Abstract: In a facsimile communication method for transmitting facsimile data to a reception terminal from a facsimile machine via a communication network, a transmission process in the facsimile machine includes the following steps: (a) a step of saving image data of an original to be transmitted as facsimile data in a storage; (b) a step of generating access information data for access to the image data, saved in the storage, from the reception terminal via the transmission network; (c) a step of sending the access information data to the reception terminal by an e-mail; and (d) a step of transmitting the image data in the storage to the reception terminal from the facsimile machine by a communication protocol of a point-to-point data transfer form upon reception of an access request for the image data from the reception terminal.

Abstract: A radio communication apparatus capable of executing communication and processing of audio data and image data by simplifying the system structure where various apparatuses are connected via a terminal adapter (TA), which conventionally used a large area and whose connection was complicated. More specifically, the system structure comprises: an interface unit (RS232C controller 219, driver 220, PIAFS controller 228, I.460 processor 236) connected with a data terminal (PC) by radio or by cable; radio communication unit (PHS engine unit 237) for realizing radio communication with a wireless telephone unit; and transmission arrangement (first port switch 229, second port switch 233, ISDN interface unit 225 and the like) for transmitting at least one of the data transmitted by the data terminal (PC) or the audio data transmitted by the wireless telephone unit, to the digital public communication line (ISDN).

Abstract: A network facsimile includes a facsimile function of communicating with a facsimile via a public network and an electronic mail transmission function of transmitting electronic mail containing an image in a prescribed format to a transmission destination connected a local or wide area network. An electronic mail address memory stores an electronic mail address of a transmission destination when the network facsimile transmits an electronic mail to the transmission destination. An electronic mail information storing device stores at least electric mail information when the network facsimile receives the electronic mail information. Also included is an electronic mail scrap determination device configured to determine if an electric mail sent from any one of the transmission destinations is to be scrapped when one of an electric mail address and a domain assigned to the electric mail has not been stored in the electronic mail address memory.

Abstract: A data receiving station inserts a polling request identifier and the request file number in a user area of a mail address of <forward-path> in a RCPT command to transmit according to SMTP. A network facsimile apparatus recognizes the polling request identifier and the request file number from the received <forward-path> to decide. When the polling request is present, the network facsimile apparatus transmits the request file data corresponding to the request file number to the data receiving station. The internet facsimile apparatus thus transmits stored image data to the data receiving station according to a request from the data receiving station. It is thereby possible to perform a polling communication.

Abstract: To make it possible to perform dial-up connection through a telephone line to the Internet or leased-line connection through a leased line and change communication modes when facsimile communication is executed correspondingly to a connection line used for facsimile communication through the Internet.

Abstract: A fax to E-mail system and related method are shown, whereby a hardcopy document is sent via a fax device to its recipient via electronic mail through a data network (such as the Internet), and is delivered in such a manner that it can be retrieved by the recipient at an E-mail device, in the ordinary course of retrieving the E-mail, and displayed on the screen of the E-mail device. The invention provides for and accomplishes the delivery of a document, which begins as a hardcopy, as an electronic file retrieved through E-mail recipient's terminal and displayed on the computer screen of the E-mail recipient's terminal. The system and method also provides for an interface device which connects to a conventional fax device for communicating E-mail addresses and routing hardcopy documents to the E-mail network. The invention provides a means for embedding the functions of the interface device into conventional fax devices.

Abstract: A facsimile machine is capable of displaying a desired home page by one-touch operation. When button information obtained while the facsimile machine is in a standby state is a favorite-link button, a URL address corresponding to the button specifying information is retrieved from a memory unit, a HTTP request protocol is generated based on the URL address, and the generated HTTP request is transmitted to a server. After data in HTML is obtained from the server, the received data in HTML is displayed by the browser. Thus, the facsimile machine is capable of displaying the desired home page by one-touch operation.

Abstract: A system and method that provides remotely generate facsimile printouts of Web page content, without having to attach a printer or facsimile machine to the device. The system may be configured with a variety of different devices, such as wireless telephones, pagers, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), telephones, browsers, and interactive TVs. To initiate a Web page facsimile printout, a device generates a message that includes a Web page location and/or a facsimile machine location. The message is then communicated to a facsimile machine server. The Web page data is obtained and then communicated to one or more facsimile machines for subsequent output.

Abstract: Disclosed is an Internet FAX apparatus which, after receiving an Internet address from a certain destination, can communicate with the same destination in later transmission or during communication by connecting to a LAN and switching to an Internet FAX mode requiring no communication charge. An Internet facsimile apparatus on the receiving side transmits its Internet facsimile function and Internet address on an NSF signal in a standard protocol of G3 facsimile transmission and/or transmits its telephone number, Internet facsimile function, and Internet address on TSI and NSS signals in the standard protocol of G3 facsimile communication. The Internet facsimile apparatus registers an Internet facsimile function and Internet address of a partner apparatus as destination data.

Abstract: A relaying apparatus relays an E-mail to a facsimile destination. The relaying apparatus stores a non-public mail address, which is accessible only by an authorized sender having authorization, and a public mail address, which is accessible to a sender regardless of authorization. A receiver receives the E-mail via a network, a recognizer recognizes a destination address from the received E-mail, and a determination section determines whether the recognized destination address is the non-public mail address or the public mail address.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for integrating electronic mail, voice mail, and fax mail in a universal mailbox. Message receivers may access their messages with a telephone or a computer regardless of the communication medium used by the message sender. Using a telephone, message receivers may playback voice mail, redirect fax mail, and “listen” to e-mail through a text-to-speech conversion process. Using a computer and modem, message receivers may playback voice mail, view fax mail, and read e-mail by accessing the universal mailbox via connection software. Message senders and receivers may choose from a variety of filter and forward options that allow them to manage their communications via the universal mailbox. Forwarding and conversion of messages is performed automatically. The options are used to define a set of rules to be applied to inbound and outbound messages so that messages are sent and received in accordance with the preferences of the senders and receivers.

Abstract: In a facsimile apparatus which communicates data through a communication line, a transmission level can be changed manually or in accordance with a type of the communication line or a type of an external unit as discriminated.

Abstract: A fax broadcasting system for use in a packet switching network environment for transferring fascimile information in the form of multiple packets which are received from a sending communications device to a plurality of receiving communications devices includes a networking device for receiving, in packet form, an email message from the sending communication device. The email message includes fascimile (fax) infomation, which is also received in packet form (packets of fax information). The networking device is utilized for transmitting the fax information to the receiving communications devices. The networking device includes a processing device having a plurality of storage spaces, each of said plurality of storage spaces for storing one packet of the fax information (a packet storage space), the processing device for receiving the email message, in packet form, having attached thereto fax information in packet form.

Abstract: The invention provides a communication terminal which can automatically print required image information received via the Internet. Specifically, a communication terminal is provided with receiving means for receiving image information via the Internet and a printer for printing the image information received by the receiving means onto a printing medium. The communication terminal operates such that if image information received by the receiving means complies with a predetermined format, printing instructing means instructs the printer to print the image information and the printer prints the image information received by the receiving means onto a printing medium. Another aspect of the invention provides a communication terminal in the form of a facsimile device that receives information via the Internet and can handle two kinds of data, G3 and TIFF, without enlarging memory capacity.

Abstract: A point to multipoint radio service is disclosed which enables a mobile telephone network subscriber to transmit data simultaneously to a plurality of public switched telephone network subscribers. According to the present invention, a plurality of calls originate from the mobile telephone network subscriber, modems in an interworking function device are allocated with respect to the calls, and then wire modems and traffic paths of the PSTN subscribers are established corresponding to the originating calls after the modem allocation.

Abstract: A communication system for transmission of facsimile (fax) information using an email message from a sending fax device used by a sending fax user to a receiving fax device used by a receiving fix user through at least one mailer device including a sending gateway device coupled to the sending fax device for causing transfer of a fax message received from the fax device. The sending gateway device further attaches the transferred fax message to an email message. At least one of the mailer device is coupled to a receiving gateway device and is further coupled to the sending gateway device for receiving the email message and transferring the same to the receiving gateway device. The receiving gateway device is coupled to the receiving fax device for detaching the fax information from the transferred email message and coupling the detached fax information, through a receiving communication link, to the receiving fax device for use by the receiving fax user.

Abstract: When it is discriminated that a facsimile apparatus is not connected to a telephone line, even if the power of the facsimile apparatus is turned on, then a predetermined time is elapsed, a demonstration operation using a display unit and a speaker included in an operation unit is to be automatically started in accordance with demo patterns stored in a ROM. Then, the demonstration is once stopped by a manual operation of the facsimile apparatus according to the use of the operation unit, a handset or the like. Accordingly, a data communication apparatus such as the facsimile apparatus or the like which is used to be connected to the telephone line is made to perform the demonstration operation easily, and the demonstration operation can be stopped when it is not required.

Abstract: A remote facsimile machine 61 calls a facsimile device 1 in S10 so that the facsimile machine 1 connects the telephone circuit in S32. When the remote facsimile machine 61 detects circuit connection in S12, the remote facsimile machine 61 transmits in S14 a transmission request signals and a facsimile number of the subject remote facsimile machine 61 to the facsimile device 1. The facsimile device 1 receives in S34 the transmission request signal and the remote facsimile number. The facsimile device 1 calls in S50 the remote facsimile machine 61 based on the remote facsimile number received in S34, and transmits stored image information to the remote facsimile machine 61.

Abstract: A system and method automating the placement of paper documents in electronic reserves system. A document to be placed on reserve is faxed to a network server. The network server automatically receives the faxed document and converts it to a pre-determined file format, such as PDF. The converted document is placed in a staging directory including a list of faxed documents pending to be placed on electronic reserve. The network server provides a graphical user interface that the transmitting user accesses over the Internet to access the staging directory. The user selects the faxed document from the staging directory, and indicates that it be moved to a particular reserves area. The particular reserves area may be a course page for a course offered by an educational institution.

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_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 unit which allows a data transmission device such as a modem or FAX to be connected to a telephone line that is employed as the communication channel for a supervised alarm system. The poll and poll response signals and low-tone associated with a supervised alarm system would interfere with the data signals flowing to and from a modem/FAX if allowed to be present on the telephone line simultaneously. The present invention will disconnect a modem/FAX from the telephone line during data transmission if an alarm condition arises, by monitoring the low tone status of the alarm system. A low tone filter is provided to improve data transmission and connection speeds. Low tone attenuation is synthesised by the present invention to indicate off-hook status to alarm monitoring equipment at the telephone exchange.

Abstract: A system and method that provides remotely generate facsimile printouts of Web page content, without having to attach a printer or facsimile machine to the device. The system may be configured with a variety of different devices, such as wireless telephones, pagers, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), telephones, browsers, and interactive TVs. To initiate a Web page facsimile printout, a device generates a message that includes a Web page location and/or a facsimile machine location. The message is then communicated to a facsimile machine server. The Web page data is obtained and then communicated to one or more facsimile machines for subsequent output.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for tracking, routing, and storing a number of digital documents in a call center. An example of an embodiment of the system includes a customer contact management server that is part of a network in a call center. The customer contact management server includes a processor coupled to a local interface and a memory coupled to the local interface. Stored on the memory is document tracking logic that is executed by the processor to perform the functions of tracking, routing and storing the digital documents. In one embodiment, the document tracking logic comprises contact management logic to generate a contact record associated with a digital document and to store the contact record on a contact database. The document tracking logic also includes resource management logic to identify a routing designation on the digital document, and scheduling logic to transmit the digital document to a destination based upon the routing designation.

Abstract: A method, a system, an apparatus, and a computer program product for automatically processing a facsimile document at a receiving device is presented. The receiving device stores a set of facsimile processing rules for automatically processing facsimile documents. The receiving device receives and stores a facsimile document and associated caller ID data from an originating device during a facsimile transmission. The receiving device then compares an originating phone number in the caller ID data against phone numbers in the set of facsimile processing rules. Each facsimile processing rule comprises one or more phone numbers and facsimile processing rule parameter data. In response to matching the originating phone number with a phone number in a facsimile processing rule, a modified facsimile document is then generated such that the modified facsimile document includes information associated with facsimile processing rule parameter data in the matching facsimile processing rule.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a facsimile machine capable of displaying a desired home page by one-touch operation. When button information obtained in a standby state is a favorite-link button, a URL address corresponding to the button specifying information is retrieved from a memory unit, an HTTP protocol is generated based on the URL address, and the generated HTTP is transmitted to a server. After data in HTML is obtained from the server, the received data in HTML is displayed by the browser. Thus, a facsimile machine capable of displaying a desired home page by one-touch operation can be obtained.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tone detector that is capable of performing accurate tone signal detection in a short period of time. Specifically, the tone detector according to the present invention includes: a control unit that measures the tone signals using a plurality of channels having a predetermined measuring time interval, which are shifted by a fixed time period, and reads out the tone signals stored in a memory unit for each of the measuring time intervals; detection processing units that determine the characteristic quantity of the tone signals read out by the control unit; and a tone determination unit that identifies the tone signal for each of the plurality of channels based on the characteristic quantity determined in the detection processing units. In this tone detector, the tone signals are measured using a plurality of channels wherein the measuring time interval of each channel is shifted by a fixed time period after which the tone signal is identified.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for a map-based directory service. Users are presented with a map on a computer screen, the map having symbols indicating real-world locations such as buildings, streets, parks, and bodies of water. A close correspondence exists between the map and the real-world. The map further has symbols indicating virtual locations. A virtual location, as the name implies, refers to a location that appears on the map but is not physically present in the real world. In accordance with the present invention, users can locate listings in conjunction with both real and virtual locations related to such listings, and, can connect to the entities associated with those listings once located.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for maintaining a fax transmission over a relay network that includes at least first and second portions and a relay portion that couples the first and second portions to each other. At a second gateway connecting the second portion to the relay portion, data frames received over the relay portion are processed to determine if they are corrupted, and signals are sent back to a first gateway to resend any data frames that are corrupted. The first gateway connects the first portion to the relay portion.

Abstract: A document is processed by a web server at a web site to determine from a customer whether the customer wishes to facsimile the document to a recipient for free or for a fee. If the customer indicates the customer's desire to facsimile the document for free, a message, preferably an advertisement, is added by the web server to the facsimile document before the document is facsimiled to the recipient. Preferably the advertisement is disposed by the web server in the vertical blank spaces at the opposite sides of the document. Before the document is sent, the web server determines from the customer through the Internet system whether the customer is a first time user at the web site and, if so, the web server obtains background information through the Internet system concerning the customer.

Abstract: A half-duplex facsimile modem system according to the present invention may exhibit a shorter startup time relative to conventional systems. The modem system exchanges capabilities information concurrently with the transmission of a conventional answer signal, thus obviating the need for performing a separate capabilities exchange procedure. In addition, the modem system is capable of determining a preferred training sequence duration based upon one or more characteristics of the current channel. The preferred training sequence duration is communicated from the answer modem to the calling modem such that the calling modem can format the training sequence in an appropriate manner. The resultant training sequence has a time duration that is variable in response to, e.g., the signal-to-noise ratio of the instant channel. These techniques can result in a significant reduction in the startup latency typically associated with conventional half-duplex facsimile modem systems.

Abstract: A system and method that enables a calling party to verify delivery and/or cancel stored facsimiles. This advance is achieved by a voice mail system that receives incoming telephone calls and compares an incoming caller ID with caller ID's stored in conjunction with previous faxes. If a caller ID of the incoming call matches a caller ID in the database, (i.e., the calling party has previously left a fax) then the calling party is presented with a menu of options. The menu may include determining whether the called party has accessed the voice mail system but did not print or delete the fax message, and if the fax has not already been deleted, the calling party may delete the fax.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the system includes a processor (referred to herein as a tandem access controller) connected to the PSTN which would allow anyone to directly provision, that is to say set-up and make immediate changes to, the configuration of his or her phone line. In another embodiment, a tandem access controller (TAC) subsystem is connected internally to the PSTN in a local service area. The TAC provides features, selected by the subscriber, to all edge switches connected to the PSTN tandem switch. In one embodiment, the TAC is controlled by the subscriber using the web.

Abstract: A sending communication terminal device includes a physical quantity detection sensor for detecting the physical quantities that affect the sending communication terminal device, and transmits the physical quantities as physical quantity data in a form to be distinguished from other types of data. The receiving communication terminal device extracts the physical quantity data from received data, analyzes the physical quantities, processes other kinds of received data or data that has been prepared in the receiving communication terminal device according to the analysis result, and outputs the processed data on the display.

Abstract: A FAX-through data network includes a receiver side LAN end station and a sender side LAN end station. A first converter receives a FAX communication from the sender FAX and generates a FAX packet. The FAX packet includes a predefined session port number and a receiver FAX-network ID. A FAX-network server receives the FAX packet, extract the receiver FAX-network ID, performs a lookup of a destination IP address in a mapping table and forwards the FAX packet to the destination IP address. A second converter intercepts and identifies the FAX packet, extracts the FAX communication from the FAX packet, establish a communication with the receiver FAX without routing a signal through the PSTN and transmits the FAX communication to the receiver FAX machine. A remote access appliance control apparatus includes an appliance side LAN end station. An appliance control packet is generated by the remote network user and includes a predefined session port number, an appliance network ID and the control command.

Abstract: An operator/facsimile interface includes an Undo key that enables an immediately previous action to be reversed, thereby allowing an operator to correct an erroneous entry or a mistakenly commenced operation with one key press. The operator/facsimile interface further enables entry of alpha-numeric data from a telephone-style keyboard. Alteration of displayed alpha-numeric characters may be accomplished by actuation of arrow keys, or sequential key presses of an alpha-numeric key. A displayed alpha-numeric character may be entered by actuation of an arrow key, an Enter key or a different alpha-numeric key. Completion of an alpha-numeric entry may be signaled by actuation of a Start key or Enter key. The * and # keys in the telephone-style keyboard are assigned Yes and No functions, respectively, when the facsimile interface is in an alpha-numeric entry mode, thereby allowing immediate operator response to a displayed query.

Abstract: A system and method automating the placement of paper documents in electronic reserves system. A document to be placed on reserve is faxed to a network server. The network server automatically receives the faxed document and converts it to a pre-determined file format, such as PDF. The converted document is placed in a staging directory including a list of faxed documents pending to be placed on electronic reserve. The network server provides a graphical user interface that the transmitting user accesses over the Internet to access the staging directory. The user selects the faxed document from the staging directory, and indicates that it be moved to a particular reserves area. The particular reserves area may be a course page for a course offered by an educational institution.

Abstract: A data terminal is coupled to a local area network and a public switched telephone network. The controller performs a first operation each time an instruction is received for transmitting facsimile image information to a facsimile terminal connected to the public switched telephone network. The controller further performs a second operation each time a request with a specific password for browsing information is received from a different data terminal connected to the local area network. During the first operation, the controller requests a user entry of a password and links the password to the facsimile image information upon receiving a password. Further, the controller generates a communication history file including information associated with a transmission of the facsimile image information and the linked password, and stores the communication history file.

Abstract: A data communication apparatus includes a receiving unit for receiving data, a memory unit for storing received data, an informing unit for, after memory reception is performed by the memory unit, automatically calling a predetermined destination and informing that memory reception is performed, and a transmitting unit for transmitting data of the memory unit in accordance with reception of a control signal.

Abstract: A multi-media data accessing and sending system for offering a plurality of data manipulating devices in a central location. The multi-media data accessing and sending system includes a housing having a front side, a back side and a peripheral wall extending between and is integrally coupled to the front and back sides. A processor for processing data is positioned in the housing. A video monitor for displaying input data and output data of the processor is operationally coupled to the processor. A keyboard for inputting data into the processor is positioned in the front side of the housing. The keyboard is operationally coupled to the processor. A facsimile device for faxing information and for making copies is positioned in the housing of sheets of information and is operationally coupled to the processor. An actuator for selecting the facsimile device is positioned on the front side of the housing. The front side of the housing has a first slot therein.

Abstract: A data communications system and method are provided, for example, in a facsimile machine to establish a data link with a gateway over a local loop. The data link is established employing pulse code modulation with prioritization in the upstream direction. Alternatively, a modulation type may be employed that is equivalent to pulse code modulation that provides similar or higher speed data communication. By using pulse code modulation in the upstream direction, the resulting facsimile transmission in accomplished with much greater speed.

Abstract: In the existing facsimile apparatuses with telephone function, those having the function of storing the received acoustic signal when the subscriber is absent are known. Hitherto, modulation/demodulation and memory of image data and acoustic data have been executed in independent compositions, and the structure was large and complicated. Besides, various pieces of voice information sent out upon arrival of acoustic signals were also processed in independent compositions, and versatile use was difficult. In the invention, the acoustic data is processed by using image data processing apparatus, and acoustic data is stored in image memory. Moreover, when storing image data and acoustic data in image memory, each memory region is set dynamically. Further, the voice data sent out upon arrival is stored in part of the program memory controlled by the CPU. As a result, the structure is reduced in size and simplified, and complicated combined processing of voice signal being sent out may be realized.

Abstract: A system and method for fax transmission over a fax relay network that includes at least a wideband portion and a narrowband portion, includes a first fax relay gateway communicatively connecting a sending fax machine on the wideband portion of the network to the narrowband portion of the network, the first fax relay gateway receiving image data from the sending fax machine and outputting digitized image data in accordance with a data rate of the narrowband portion of the fax relay network. A second fax relay gateway, communicatively connects a receiving fax machine to the narrowband portion of the network. At least one of the first fax relay gateway or the second fax relay gateway includes a control process that determines whether an amount of data stored in a buffer in the fax relay gateway is greater or less than a particular threshold or determines that the amount of jitter in the narrow band network exceeds a particular threshold, and if so, initiates a retrain procedure to adjust the fax data rate.

Abstract: A communication system in which when an incoming call has arrived, a communication line having the capability of a high sampling rate is automatically selected without assistance of an exchange operator by transmitting an ultra high speed modem indication signal indicating the capability of data communication at an ultra high speed modem rate among the capabilities of a called terminal, and receiving an ultra high speed modem capability signal indicating the capability of an ultra high speed modem of a calling terminal.

Abstract: Communication systems and methods are provided for selecting a channel for transmission of a facsimile utilizing a wireless communication network which has two different channel types available for wireless communications. In particular, systems and methods are provided which preferentially request one of the service types for a transmission of a facsimile but further provides for use of the alternate service type under conditions where a suitable channel is not available for the preferred facsimile support channel. More particularly, in one embodiment, when digital transmission services are not available, but analog services are available, facsimile transmission is provided over the analog channel rather than denying access to the wireless communication network for transmission of the facsimile.

Abstract: A technology for use in an e-mail transmission apparatus capable of preventing or discovering ‘impersonation’ in e-mail transmission efficiently, in which an e-mail is sent not only to a receiving address, but also to a sending address set by a sender.

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: A data communication apparatus capable of selecting either a method corresponding to a memory box or a method in accordance with ITU-T.33. The communication controls for a received sub-address signal include a usage method corresponding to a memory box and a usage method in accordance with ITU-T.33. The communication control for the received sub-address signal is selected by a selection button. In a case when a user selects the method of registering the sub-address signal and a communication type in association with a corresponding memory box and # is not registered as the sub-address signal, # is received as the information of the sub-address signal from a partner apparatus, a message of confirming the method of using the sub-address signal or changing the method to another method is displayed.

Abstract: A subscriber, using a voice telephone set (12) may transmit a facsimile message to a recipient facsimile machine (14) by dialing a telephone number associated with a platform (22) in a telephone network (20) that provides outbound voice-to-facsimile service. Upon receipt of the call, the platform (22) prompts the caller for the message and the identity of the recipient facsimile machine (14). The platform (22) translates the message into a format appropriate for facsimile transmission and then launches a call to the recipient facsimile machine (14) to deliver the facsimile.

Abstract: A communication apparatus includes a main unit and a communication control unit. The communication control unit informs the main unit of an incoming call. The main unit makes a judgement on whether the incoming call should be accepted. In accordance with this judgement, the main unit instructs the communication control unit to respond to the incoming call. The communication control unit responds to the incoming call in accordance with the judgement by the main unit. In accordance with the state of a memory for storing received signals or with the called party number, the main unit makes a judgement on whether the incoming call should be rejected or ignored.