Abstract: An acquisition unit acquires a reference time that is a reception time when a signal was received from another terminal or a call origination time when the other terminal device transmitted a signal. A storage stores a call origination time when a signal was transmitted to the other terminal device. A controller selects, by referring to the reference time acquired by the acquisition unit and the call origination time stored in the storage, a first communication mode in which communication is started after a predetermined user operation is performed in the other terminal device or a second communication mode in which communication is started even when the predetermined user operation is not performed in the other terminal device. A communication unit transmits a signal to the other terminal device in accordance with the communication mode selected by the controller.

Abstract: An information processing system, includes: a requesting side apparatus and a reproduction side apparatus in which a facsimile function is implemented to transmit and receive communication sounds through a switching equipment; a storage which stores recording data obtained by recording the communication sounds transmitted and received in the past; a controller which generates a reproduction instruction command to reproduce the recording data through the switching equipment, and transmits the reproduction instruction command to the reproduction side apparatus; a sound reproducer which reproduces, when the reproduction instruction command is received, the recording data processed by sectioning, with a soundless period, a FAX terminal identification signal included in the recording data for switching the operation mode of the switching equipment to a FAX mode, and transmits the recording data to the requesting side apparatus; and a sound recorder which records the processed recording data reproduced by the sound

Abstract: A communication apparatus for performing automatic reception processing of a calling signal received on a telephone line, by power supplied from a first power supply, includes an image processing unit, a detection unit, a counting unit, and a power supply control unit. The image processing unit performs image processing on image data received over the telephone line, by power supplied from a second power supply. The detection unit detects a calling signal received on the telephone line, by power supplied from the first power supply, while power supplied from the second power supply is stopped. The counting unit counts the number of calling signals detected by the detection unit. The power supply control unit starts supply of power from the second power supply on the basis that the number of detected calling signals counted by the counting unit reaches a predetermined number.

Abstract: There are provided a communicating apparatus capable of connecting a message recording device and performing facsimile communication, and a control method for the communicating apparatus. In a mode in which the message recording device responds to an incoming call, if it is detected that an incoming call has disappeared, counting by a repeat incoming call timer starts. If a next incoming call is detected before a time-out of the repeat incoming call timer occurs, counting by a message recording monitoring timer for counting a message recording response time starts. If the message recording device does not capture a line before a time-out of the message recording monitoring timer occurs, and the incoming call has not disappeared, facsimile signal reception processing starts.

Abstract: This invention provides a communication apparatus, which suppresses abrupt changes of a current and voltage generated in a communication line upon connecting an external telephone to the communication line, and a control method thereof. To accomplish this, in a communication apparatus of this invention, when an off-hook state of an external telephone is detected upon connecting the external telephone to a communication line, an SOC captures a line using a first line capture means having an impedance lower than the external telephone side, and then switches an H-relay to connect the external telephone to the communication line. Furthermore, the SOC temporarily switches a line capture state to a second line capture means having an impedance higher than the first line capture means after the H-relay is switched and before the line is released.

Abstract: After a telephone captures a line, a facsimile apparatus detects a tone signal on the captured line. The facsimile apparatus counts a number of the detected tone signals. When the counted number reaches a predetermined number, the facsimile apparatus controls to start a facsimile reception. The facsimile apparatus detects a change of a hook state of the telephone. When the change of the hook state of the telephone is detected, the facsimile apparatus resets the counted number.

Abstract: Methods and systems for processing inbound fax messages in an efficient and scalable manner are provided. According to one embodiment, an inbound fax call is received by an Internet fax system. The fax call has a source address, a destination address and a fax signal. The Internet fax system is coupled to a circuit-switched network and a packet-switched network and includes multiple fax processing resources having different configurations, features, capabilities or capacities. One or more desired fax protocol technical call processing capabilities are determined for processing the fax signal based on one or more of the source address, the destination address, the type of network through which the fax call was received and a service provider through which the fax call was received. Then, a fax processing resource that has the desired fax protocol technical processing capabilities is dynamically selected to translate the fax signal into a digital representation.

Abstract: An image communication apparatus capable of performing calls/facsimiles via an IP network, and equipped with at least two modems and an SLIC that connects a telephone, determines whether an establishment of a session is possible when an INVITE signal, for which a media type is audio, is received. The apparatus controls so that in an automatic reception mode, when it is determined that an establishment of a session is possible, a usable modem is selected from the modems, and treated as audio communication is performed using that selected modem, and also so that when it is determined that the establishment of a session is possible, it is determined whether the SLIC is in use, and when it is not in use, a call of the telephone is performed by the SLIC.

Abstract: A communication apparatus capable of executing facsimile transmission in any of real-time Internet mode and VoIP-based virtual voice mode and capable of switching voice communication to facsimile communication of the real-time Internet mode which is higher in communication speed than the virtual voice mode. In a case where voice communication is switched to facsimile communication, the facsimile transmission is executed in T.38 mode, if it is determined based on destination information stored in a storage unit of the communication apparatus that a communication destination with which the voice communication is being performed is capable of performing facsimile communication in T.38 mode.

Abstract: Techniques for transmitting information to a recipient under their control are described. In some situations, the techniques are used in conjunction with a fax delivery system to, as part of a connection established to perform a fax transmission, provide a variety of functionalities to a human recipient that is participating as part of the connection, such as when the human recipient is contacted in error. In addition, in some situations an interactive voice response system is used to receive and interpret input from a human recipient, such as in response to one or more control selections or options provided to the human recipient.

Abstract: There is a need to provide a technique of accurately detecting an identification signal representing that the partner performs facsimile communication, by using an appropriate detection filter in accordance with the operation mode in a facsimile apparatus. Based on whether the FAX/TEL mode (first mode) or the TEL answering mode (second mode) is set as the operation mode, a facsimile apparatus according to this invention determines whether a band-pass filter and band-reject filter are to be used. The facsimile apparatus detects a CNG based on the signal detection result using the determined filter.

Abstract: A communication terminal apparatus is connected to a single telephone line and is configured to be selectively connected either to a telephone set or to a facsimile machine. A pseudo ring back tone generator generates a repetitive pseudo ring back tone transmitted to a calling party in response to an incoming call. A pseudo ring signal generator generates a pseudo ring signal for driving a ringer of the telephone set to ring in response to the incoming call. A tone detector detects a CNG signal indicative that the incoming call is a facsimile. A controller controls at least the pseudo ring back tone generator and the pseudo ring signal generator. A table correlates a plurality of ring back tones with corresponding countries. If a ring back tone for a country meets a predetermined condition, the controller sets a predetermined pseudo ring back tone to the pseudo ring back tone generator.

Abstract: A network device has a H.323 interface to communicate under a H.323 standard of the International Telecommunications Union. The device also has a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) interface. A processor converts signaling messages between H.323 and Session Initiation Protocol to establish a fax session for communication of packetized fax signals and data.

Abstract: Methods and systems for processing inbound fax messages in an efficient and scalable manner are provided. According to one embodiment, an inbound fax call is received at a telecommunications system of an Internet fax system. The inbound fax call includes a source and destination address and a fax signal. The inbound fax call is switched to a call mediation system, which determines desired technical call processing capabilities for processing the fax signal. A subset of fax processing resources that have the desired technical call processing capabilities are identified from among multiple fax processing resources associated with the call mediation system. The inbound fax call is switched to a selected fax processing resource of the identified subset. The fax signal is translated by the selected fax processing resource into a digital representation. And, the digital representation is made available to one or more users associated with the particular subscriber.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to protect and audit communication line status are disclosed. An example method includes receiving a set of available communication lines from a media gateway, associating a plurality of destination numbers with respective ones of the available communication lines, and dialing the plurality of destination numbers from the media gateway to identify the communication line status information.

Abstract: A communication apparatus includes at least two communication units that are mutually communicable; an incoming call detection device that is configured to detect presence or absence of an incoming call signal; a notification device that is configured to provide a user, when an incoming call signal is detected by the incoming call detection device, with a notification indicating the detection of the incoming call signal; and a first transfer device that is configured to transfer, when a voice communication is started by a first communication unit out of the at least two communication units after the notification by the notification device is provided, a first connection information indicating a connection condition, when the voice communication is started, of a data communication which has been performed by the first communication unit to a second communication unit other than the first communication unit out of the at least two communication units.

Abstract: A computer system including telephone functionality. The computer system includes a first keyboard and a first display. The computer system also includes a processor having at least a first functional unit and a second functional unit, and further includes a phone portion. The computer system may operate in a first mode, a second mode, or a third mode. In the first mode, only the phone portion is activated. In the second mode, the phone portion and first functional unit of the processor are activated. In the third mode, each of the phone portion, the first functional unit, and the second functional unit are activated.

Abstract: A communication terminal apparatus is provided capable of preventing a misunderstanding that the external attachment telephone is hooked up, so that the external attachment telephone can be correctly shifted to a receiving mode. In the apparatus, a ring signal detecting section detects a ring signal sent by a line exchange machine from a line; and a hookup detecting section monitors a line voltage of the line and detects a hookup of an external attachment telephone. In the hookup detecting section, a line voltage detecting section detects the line voltage on the line; a reference voltage outputting section outputs a reference voltage; a threshold value voltage switching section switches to a threshold value voltage representing a first voltage level or switches to a threshold value voltage representing a second voltage level; and a voltage comparing section compares the reference voltage with the line voltage when the ring signal is detected.

Abstract: Techniques for transmitting information to a recipient under their control are described. In some situations, the techniques are used in conjunction with a fax delivery system to, as part of a connection established to perform a fax transmission, provide a variety of functionalities to a human recipient that is participating as part of the connection, such as when the human recipient is contacted in error. In addition, in some situations an interactive voice response system is used to receive and interpret input from a human recipient, such as in response to one or more control selections or options provided to the human recipient.

Abstract: Methods and systems for processing inbound fax messages in an efficient and scalable manner are provided. According to one embodiment, an inbound fax call is received at a telecommunications system of an Internet fax system. The inbound fax call includes a source and destination address and a fax signal. The inbound fax call is switched to a call mediation system, which determines desired technical call processing capabilities for processing the fax signal. A subset of fax processing resources that have the desired technical call processing capabilities are identified from among multiple fax processing resources associated with the call mediation system. The inbound fax call is switched to a selected fax processing resource of the identified subset. The fax signal is translated by the selected fax processing resource into a digital representation. And, the digital representation is made available to one or more users associated with the particular subscriber.

Abstract: A communication apparatus includes a main unit connectable to the Internet and at least one secondary unit that is connectable to the Internet via the main unit. The main unit includes, a communication control unit that controls telephone communication with an external apparatus via the Internet, a storing unit that stores at least one user ID assigned individually to at least one user authorized to use the communication control unit in association with the main unit and the at least one secondary unit and an activating unit that is capable of activating the communication control unit for each user ID.

Abstract: When facsimile data is transmitted by performing facsimile communication, a public line is seized. Then, when the public line is seized, it is a determined which of a dial tone signal or a voice signal for phone call a signal received from the public line is, it is controlled to perform the facsimile communication in a case where the received signal is determined as the dial tone signal, and it is controlled not to perform the facsimile communication in a case where the received signal is determined as the voice signal.

Abstract: When data communication is performed by using a call control protocol, a data communication apparatus receives a call connection request message from an external apparatus and transmits a response message in reply to the call connection request message. At that time, when the call connection request message is received, it is determined whether a call connection process for communication with another external apparatus differing from the external apparatus is under execution. Transmission of the response message is controlled based on a result of the determination.

Abstract: An apparatus for selectively allowing calls to a device, especially a facsimile machine, that may receive calls on a signal line. The apparatus detects an incoming call on the signal line and allows the incoming call to reach the device if received during an enabled time period but prevents the incoming call from reaching the device if received outside the enabled time period. The apparatus may be configured to prevent a first incoming call, detected outside said enabled period, from reaching said device and subsequently to initiate said enabled time period.

Abstract: The communication terminal device includes a handset, a central controller, a telephone network adaptor unit for converting analog signals transmitted/received between telecommunication network and the communication terminal device into digital signals, an interface unit physically isolating the central controller from the telephone network adaptor unit, and transmitting/receiving the converted digital signals between the central controller and the telephone network adaptor unit, and a telephone circuit unit which transmits the voice signals generated by processing the digital signals received from the telephone network adaptor unit to a handset through the interface unit and transmits the digital signals generated by processing the voice signals received from the handset to the telephone network adaptor unit through the interface unit.

Abstract: The communication terminal device includes a handset, a central controller, a telephone network adaptor unit for converting analog signals transmitted/received between telecommunication network and the communication terminal device into digital signals, an interface unit physically isolating the central controller from the telephone network adaptor unit, and transmitting/receiving the converted digital signals between the central controller and the telephone network adaptor unit, and a telephone circuit unit which transmits the voice signals generated by processing the digital signals received from the telephone network adaptor unit to a handset through the interface unit and transmits the digital signals generated by processing the voice signals received from the handset to the telephone network adaptor unit through the interface unit.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments provide a method, comprising: automatically detecting at an agent an installation of a communications device to a local network coupled to the agent; automatically offering via the communications device a plurality of user-selectable service options relating to a service provider's network and relating to at least one capability of the communications device, the at least one capability detected by the agent; in response to a selection of at least one service option from the plurality of service options, providing via the agent a user connection address.

Abstract: A method for communicating on a wireless network includes receiving a mode signal from a network node. The mode signal represents an operational mode of the network node. The operational mode is defined by selecting from among a plurality of services at least one service whose reception over the wireless network is to be suspended or reinstated. Communication between the network node and the wireless network is subsequently conducted by taking into account the received mode signal. The network node may be a wireless communicator such as a cellular telephone or a fixed station device. Alternatively, the network node may be a wireless switch or a cellular base station.

Abstract: When facsimile data is transmitted by performing facsimile communication, a public line is seized. Then, when the public line is seized, it is a determined which of a dial tone signal or a voice signal for phone call a signal received from the public line is, it is controlled to perform the facsimile communication in a case where the received signal is determined as the dial tone signal, and it is controlled not to perform the facsimile communication in a case where the received signal is determined as the voice signal.

Abstract: Methods and system for validating facsimile communications by ensuring that each detected facsimile calling tone is actually a facsimile calling tone that was generated by a sending facsimile device. The method can include establishing a connection between a sending facsimile device and a receiving facsimile device, which was initiated by either the sending facsimile device or the receiving facsimile device. The connection can be utilized for at least one of facsimile communication, voice communication, and a combination of facsimile communication and voice communication. The method can also comprise switching the receiving facsimile machine from a voice-capable mode to a facsimile mode once at least one facsimile calling tone is detected after a first facsimile calling tone is detected while the receiving facsimile device in the line monitoring mode.

Abstract: The communication terminal device includes a handset, a central controller, a telephone network adaptor unit for converting analog signals transmitted/received between telecommunication network and the communication terminal device into digital signals, an interface unit physically isolating the central controller from the telephone network adaptor unit, and transmitting/receiving the converted digital signals between the central controller and the telephone network adaptor unit, and a telephone circuit unit which transmits the voice signals generated by processing the digital signals received from the telephone network adaptor unit to a handset through the interface unit and transmits the digital signals generated by processing the voice signals received from the handset to the telephone network adaptor unit through the interface unit.

Abstract: The communication terminal device includes a handset, a central controller, a telephone network adaptor unit for converting analog signals transmitted/received between telecommunication network and the communication terminal device into digital signals, an interface unit physically isolating the central controller from the telephone network adaptor unit, and transmitting/receiving the converted digital signals between the central controller and the telephone network adaptor unit, and a telephone circuit unit which transmits the voice signals generated by processing the digital signals received from the telephone network adaptor unit to a handset through the interface unit and transmits the digital signals generated by processing the voice signals received from the handset to the telephone network adaptor unit through the interface unit.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments provide a method, comprising: automatically detecting at an agent an installation of a communications device to a local network coupled to the agent; automatically offering via the communications device a plurality of user-selectable service options relating to a service provider's network and relating to at least one capability of the communications device, the at least one capability detected by the agent; in response to a selection of at least one service option from the plurality of service options, providing via the agent a user connection address.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a memory for storing voice data of an operation explanation related to a function of the electronic apparatus; a speaker for outputting operation explanatory voice based upon the voice data stored in the memory; a push-button for instructing an execution of the function with respect to the electronic apparatus; and a control unit for turning ON, or flickering the push-button when the operation explanatory voice is being outputted from the speaker.

Abstract: The object is to provide a communication terminal which can improve the flexibility in selecting operating equipments when an operating equipment for operating information to be transmitted/received to/from a network is decided.

Abstract: A method for communicating on a wireless network includes receiving a mode signal from a network node. The mode signal represents an operational mode of the network node. The operational mode is defined by selecting from among a plurality of services at least one service whose reception over the wireless network is to be suspended or reinstated. Communication between the network node and the wireless network is subsequently conducted by taking into account the received mode signal. The network node may be a wireless communicator such as a cellular telephone or a fixed station device. Alternatively, the network node may be a wireless switch or a cellular base station.

Abstract: Disclosed is a communication apparatus connected to an analog public line, which can be actualized at low costs and can save its space. This communication apparatus includes a first communication means connected to a telephone line, for performing communications, and a connecting means for connecting a second communication means connected to the telephone line via the first communication means and thus performing communications.

Abstract: To provide a communication terminal device which can select whether to answer an incoming call from an IP network, and a communication terminal device which improves convenience of a user by executing an appropriate process when there are a plurality of incoming calls. The communication terminal device of the present invention receives an incoming call by a call control protocol, establishes a connection with a transmitter by the call control protocol, and determines whether the incoming call relates to voice communication over the established connection.

Abstract: In order to allow various user setups associated with a communication using a plurality of communication channels, the number of communication channels used in a communication with a single partner is varied depending on whether or not the automatic answering mode is set. The number of communication channels used in the communication with the single partner can be independently set in correspondence with transmission and reception. The number of communication channels used in the communication with another communication partner can be independently set in correspondence with whether an incoming call or a call origination request is detected.

Abstract: An image communication terminal having a reception section for receiving a paging signal and image data based on the paging signal, a storage section for storing data, and a control section for controlling to store the image data based on the paging signal in the storage section when a predetermined mode is set.

Abstract: A system is provided that establishes communication between a first system and a second system. A request is received to establish a connection between the first system and the second system. The system establishes a first connection between the first system and the second system. The first connection is capable of communicating visual data between the first system and the second system. The system also establishes a second connection between the first system and the second system. The second connection is capable of communicating audible data between the first system and the second system. The first system and the second system communicate using both the first connection and the second connection. The first connection can include a network communication link such as an Internet communication link. The second connection may include a telephone communication link capable of communicating telephony signals between the first system and the second system.

Abstract: In a speech detection device (13) for detecting a speech signal (SS) in an input signal (ES), including input means (14) arranged to receive an input signal (ES) which can contain a speech signal (SS) and/or a tone signal (CNG, BSY), and including processing means (15) for processing the input signal (ES) and for supplying at least first and second characteristic information (FS1, FS2, FS3, FS4) of the input signal (ES), and including threshold test means (16) for checking whether the first and the second characteristic information (FS1, FS2, FS3, FS4) exceed a threshold value and for supplying at least one item of detection information (D1, D2, D3, D4), and including evaluation means (17) for evaluating the at least one item of detection information (D1, D2, D3, D4) and for supplying speech detection information (SDI) which is characteristic of the presence of a speech signal (SS) in the input signal (ES), the processing means (15) further include filter means (22) adapted to extract a first frequency band s

Abstract: According to the present invention, a single incoming/outgoing line, such as a telephone line, is enabled to transmit and receive information through a variety of information routing systems. The present invention employs a facsimile machine having a monitor/switching device that enables or disables a variety of communication devices based upon signal traffic detected by the monitor in combination with a set of predetermined user priority parameters. Predetermined user priority parameters may include factors such as the time of transmission, the user identity, a user priority override designation and/or the type of information being transferred.

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: In a communication apparatus capable of selectively preventing the production of a caller's voice only during the recording of a message without requiring a user to change the message volume setting, a setting unit is provided for allowing setting to be made regarding whether or not the voice signal is to be produced as a voice to be monitored from a speaker simultaneously with the recording of the voice signal. A silencing control unit, including a CPU, performs control such that, if a setting has been made by the setting unit such that the caller's voice is not to be produced, output of the voice by the speaker is prevented or reduced to a substantially inaudible volume during the recording of the caller's voice signal.

Abstract: A communication apparatus receives the identification information of a partner station, and performs a communication operation in accordance with the received identification information. A first detecting unit detects a calling signal. An identification information receiving unit detects the identification information of a calling party upon detection of the calling signal, and a second detecting unit detects whether or not the terminal of the calling party is a data communication terminal. A registration unit registers the identification information of the partner station in a memory, so that whether the partner station is a speech or data communication terminal can be discriminated later. A control unit checks if the identification information receiving unit receives the identification information of the calling party.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to effectively utilize functions of a communication apparatus which can be connected to a communication network providing a call line identification presentation service. In order to achieve this object, setting as to whether or not call line identification presentation is to be performed to a communication destination is switched according to a communication mode at a time of call generation, and a call is actually generated based on the switched and thus selected setting, thereby improving operability in the switching as to whether or not the call line identification presentation is to be performed.

Abstract: A facsimile apparatus has a plurality of portable units, and enables a subscriber to make a call reservation and conduct a telephone conversation on the reserved call, using the portable units. A base unit of the facsimile apparatus sets up a call reservation in response to a call reservation request signal from the portable unit, while the facsimile apparatus transmits and receives image data. Upon completion of transmitting and receiving the image data, the base unit connects a voice communication path between the portable unit and a facsimile of the other party, so that the subscriber can make the call reservation and talk with the other party over the telephone by using the portable unit.

Abstract: A method and communication system is provided to identify a calling/called party when the call is being set up but before the call is answered. In the method, a first terminal and a second terminal are respectively provided with opposing terminal's image data before the call is answered. The image data of the first and second terminals can be registered in a media server disposed between the first and second terminals, and the image data can be transmitted between the first terminal and the media server and between the second terminal and the media server in accordance with an SIP protocol.