WO2006051724A1 - Communication terminal device, communication system, program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Communication terminal device, communication system, program, and recording medium Download PDF

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WO2006051724A1
WO2006051724A1 PCT/JP2005/020096 JP2005020096W WO2006051724A1 WO 2006051724 A1 WO2006051724 A1 WO 2006051724A1 JP 2005020096 W JP2005020096 W JP 2005020096W WO 2006051724 A1 WO2006051724 A1 WO 2006051724A1
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    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
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    • H04N1/32—Circuits or arrangements for control or supervision between transmitter and receiver or between image input and image output device, e.g. between a still-image camera and its memory or between a still-image camera and a printer device
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  • the present invention relates to a communication terminal device, a communication system, a program, and a recording medium. Specifically, the present invention relates to a destination information registration method for transferring data, and a facsimile or scanner having a telephone directory function. It is suitable for application to an apparatus.
  • Patent Document 2 uses a manuscript as a mark sheet, and recognizes the contents of the address name entry field, telephone number entry field, and deletion field based on the sheet reference position. Read by function and register in phone book. This makes it possible to efficiently and accurately register the phone book.
  • Patent Document 3 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-51913
  • Patent Document 2 JP-A-8-251375
  • Patent Document 3 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-98604
  • the present invention has been made in consideration of the above-described actual circumstances, and does not require a special device or paper, and can save labor for registering destination information, and a communication terminal device and a communication system.
  • System, program, and recording medium
  • the communication system of the present invention connects communication terminal devices via a network, selects destination information (device name and network address) between devices from destination information storage means, and transfers data.
  • destination information device name and network address
  • a request is sent to a communication terminal device connected to the device via a network, whether it is a communication terminal device capable of transferring data, or if possible, the destination information of the device itself.
  • This request is executed at power-on, periodically, at one or a combination of two or more times specified by the user, or as directed by the user.
  • the execution time can be changed by the user at any time.
  • the communication terminal device that has received the request determines whether the device itself can transfer data, and if possible, returns the destination information of the device itself.
  • the requested communication terminal device registers the returned destination information in the destination information storage means.
  • the user is asked whether or not he / she can register it by displaying different destination information.
  • the user can edit the displayed destination information here.
  • the present invention can also solve the above problems by a communication terminal device having the above-described configuration or a program for realizing the functions of the communication system or a computer-readable recording medium storing the program. .
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a communication terminal device used in the communication system according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of new destination registration of the communication terminal device according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a data structure example of a destination information storage means.
  • FIG. 6 An example of a notification and registration confirmation screen when a new address is detected.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a new destination registration processing procedure of the communication terminal apparatus according to the present invention.
  • 10 communication terminal device, 11 ⁇ control unit, 12--ROM, 13 "'RAM, 14 ... scanner unit, 15 ... Plotter part, 16 ... Operation display part, 17 ⁇ Code / decoding part, 18 ⁇ Storage device, 19 ⁇ Clock part, 20 ⁇ "Modem, 21"'Network 1 part, 22 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ Internal bus, 23 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ Control means, 24 ⁇ ⁇ Setting means, 25 ⁇ ⁇ Setting information storage means, 26 ⁇ ⁇ New destination registration means, 27 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ Destination information storage means, 30 ... Network, 40 ⁇ Public network.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a communication system according to the present embodiment.
  • the communication system connects an arbitrary number of communication terminal apparatuses 10 via a network 30.
  • the communication terminal device 10 has a facsimile function
  • the communication terminal device 10 is connected via the public network 40.
  • the communication terminal device 10 is an information processing device, facsimile device, printer device, scanner device, copying device, or facsimile function capable of transmitting and receiving information by data transfer such as facsimile, electronic mail or file exchange. Power that can be applied to any multi-function machine having a plurality of functions such as a scanner function, a printer function, and a copying function. Any of the above devices (for example, an information processing device) may be connected to the network via a network.
  • the network 30 is a transmission path for connecting all the communication terminal devices 10 connected to the communication system, and is generally realized by a cable.
  • the communication protocol is TCP / IP (Transmission Control). Protocol / Internet Protocol) and SMTPZPOP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol / Post Office Protocol) are used.
  • the transmission path can be either wireless or wired as long as the communication protocol between them is the same, not just cables.For example, LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network) ) Or the Internet.
  • the public line network 40 is a transmission line for connecting a device having a facsimile function among the communication terminal devices 10 existing in this system and performing facsimile communication.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration when communication terminal apparatus 10 is a facsimile.
  • a communication terminal device 10 includes a control unit 11, a ROM 12, a RAM 13, a scanner unit 14, a plotter unit 15, an operation display unit 16, an encoding / decoding unit 17, a storage device 18, a clock unit 19, a modem 20, It consists of the network IZF part 21.
  • Control unit 11 ROM12, RAM13, Scanner unit 14, Plotter unit 15, Operation display unit 16, Encoding / decoding unit 17, Storage device 18, Clock unit 19, Modem 20, Network iZF unit 21 is an internal bus Data is exchanged via this internal bus 22.
  • the control unit 11 controls the communication terminal device 10 as a whole and operates each unit to realize various functions of the device.
  • the ROM 12 stores various types of information unique to the device itself, such as a control program executed by the control unit 11.
  • the RAM 13 constitutes a work area for storing a control processing program executed by the control unit 11 and various kinds of information necessary for executing the control processing program.
  • the scanner unit 14 reads an image of a document at a predetermined resolution and stores the encoded image data in the storage device 18.
  • the plotter unit 15 records and outputs the received image data at a predetermined resolution.
  • the operation display unit 16 operates the communication terminal device 10, and includes an operation panel including various operation keys and a display unit that displays various information.
  • the operation panel operation the operation of the device itself is determined, various information settings and registration authorization selection and editing are operated.
  • the display unit displays the operation state of the device, setting information, explanation to the user, and a selection screen.
  • the encoding / decoding unit 17 encodes and compresses image data (MH, MR, MMR), and also decodes the encoded and compressed image data to the original image data.
  • the storage device 18 stores the image data that has been encoded and compressed by the encoding / decoding unit 17, and is necessary for executing the functions of the destination information storage means for holding the destination of the transfer data and the function of the own device. Stores various parameters.
  • the clock unit 19 outputs current time information, and the control unit 11 causes the program to be executed periodically or at a designated time based on this time.
  • the modem 20 is a G3 facsimile modem having a low-speed modem function for exchanging signals of a facsimile transmission control procedure and a high-speed modem function for mainly exchanging image information. It is used mainly for image transfer of facsimile functions.
  • the network IZF unit 21 connects the communication terminal device 10 to the network 30 using a protocol such as TCPZIP or SMTPZPOP, and transmits / receives data between itself and other devices.
  • a protocol such as TCPZIP or SMTPZPOP
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the new destination registration process of the communication terminal apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment.
  • the new destination registration function in the communication terminal apparatus 10 is the control means 23.
  • Setting means 24 setting information storage means 25, new destination registration means 26, and destination information storage means 27.
  • the control means 23 transfers the operation and input information specified by the user on the operation panel of the operation display unit 16 to the setting means 24 and the new destination registration means 26, and processes the clock interrupt at the time set by the setting means 24. Then, the new destination registration means 26 is executed.
  • the setting means 24 When called from the control means 23 when the user is instructed to execute the new destination detection setting on the operation panel, the setting means 24 displays the new destination detection time setting screen (for example, FIG. 4). It is displayed on the display part.
  • Figure 4 there are two types: (1) when a new address is found, whether it is automatically registered or registered after a person judges, and (2) when to search for a new address. It is divided into the setting part.
  • one or more of “periodic”, “time designation”, and “at power-on” can be selected.
  • “Regular” specifies a predetermined time or an interval of several minutes to 1 hour based on the specified time (for example, 22:00 to 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour interval, etc. ) This finger Search for new destinations at specified time intervals.
  • “Specify time” specifies the time (s) at which to start searching for new destinations.
  • “When power is turned on” specifies that a search for a new destination is started when the communication terminal device 10 is turned on. If not specified, it shall operate “at power-on”, preset time and “regularly at preset time intervals”.
  • the setting unit 24 stores the above two types of settings in the setting information storage unit 25.
  • the default values (1) and (2) are stored in the setting information storage means 25 in advance before installing the communication terminal device.
  • the destination information storage means 27 stores the destination information of the communication terminal device 10 connected to the network 30 and the public network 40, and holds at least the following data items! (See Figure 5).
  • Destination The destination name of the above address, the name of the communication terminal device 10, and can be changed by an editing instruction.
  • Identification Indicates the distinction of the transfer method when data is transferred using the above address.
  • “Facsimile communication” for transferring data by facsimile communication
  • “E-mail” for transferring data by e-mail
  • network scanner There is a distinction such as “scanning” to transfer data to information processing equipment. This identification is automatically determined according to the type of communication terminal detected as a new destination, and is registered in the destination information storage means 27.
  • the address does not permit duplication, but the destination may overlap.
  • the control means 23 calculates the current time of the clock unit 19 and the time stored in the setting information storage means 25 (periodically executed time, power-on time or time specified by the user). If the two match, the new destination registration means 26 is called and executed. In addition, when the user instructs execution of the new destination registration function from the operation panel, the control unit 23 calls and executes the new destination registration unit 26.
  • the called new destination registration means 26 first determines whether each communication terminal device connected to the network 30 is a device capable of transferring data, and if possible, a packet for requesting destination information of the own device. Is sent to the broadcast address.
  • This broadcast address is a special address used to transmit data to all communication terminal apparatuses 10 connected to the network 30.
  • the communication terminal device 10 connected to the network 30 is set to receive a broadcast packet, and determines whether the device can transfer data according to the received destination information request packet.
  • the device destination information (network address, device name, etc.) is returned as a packet.
  • the new destination registration means 26 waits for a reply packet of as many as 10 communication terminals until a predetermined time after broadcast transmission. If a reply packet is received within this time, the destination information (network address, device name, etc.) of the reply device is acquired from the received packet.
  • the data item (address) in the destination information storage means 27 is compared with the network address of the acquired destination information, and if the same address exists, the destination information of the communication terminal device 10 is present. Is ignored (do not register).
  • the registration method stored in the setting information storage means 25 is “automatic registration”
  • the network address in the received destination information is set as the address, the device name, etc. as the destination.
  • a completion message may be displayed on the display unit.
  • a new destination detection screen is displayed on the display unit of the operation display unit 16 (see, for example, FIG. 6).
  • the network address and the name of the device are displayed in the destination information.
  • the edit button is pressed, the user can edit the destination name.
  • the registration button is pressed, the detected destination information or the edited destination information is registered in the destination information storage means 27. Record.
  • a completion message may be displayed on the display unit.
  • the cancel button instructs not to register the detected destination information of the communication terminal device.
  • the new destination registration means 26 does not receive a reply packet from the communication terminal device 10 until it is not received, or performs the above destination information registration process for the received packet within a predetermined time. The registration process ends.
  • the above new destination registration means 26 is designed to register the destination information every time a reply packet is received. After receiving all reply packets, the received destination information is collectively registered. Even so, ⁇ ⁇ .
  • the protocol and image data received are analyzed, the destination address of the transmission source (the telephone number of the facsimile device), the name, and the transfer method (Facsimile communication) etc. may be extracted and registered in the destination information storage means 27.
  • the communication terminal device 10 can receive an email, the received email is analyzed, and the reply destination email address, the name of the other party, the transfer method (email), and the like are extracted. You may register it in the destination information storage means 27.
  • the destination name and the like stored in the destination information storage means 27 can be edited at any time after the completion of the registration process, and the editing information can be changed, deleted, copied, as well as the registered information by facsimile. You can add information such as communication and e-mail, or add other registered information.
  • the operation on the communication terminal side can be reduced. Therefore, at the initial stage, the user only needs to be aware of the settings on the local side.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of new destination registration processing of the communication terminal apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment.
  • the communication terminal device 10 when the communication terminal device 10 is turned on, periodically, or when the new destination registration means 26 is activated by a user operation, the communication terminal device 10 that is a destination registration candidate that can transfer images within the network 30. In response to this, a packet requesting the destination information of each device is transmitted to the broadcast address (step S10).
  • the device destination information (network address, device name, etc.) is obtained from the received packet, and the destination information storage means 27 The data item (address) is compared with the network address of the acquired destination information (step S12).
  • step S12 If the received device address is present (YES in step S12), the destination information of the communication terminal device 10 is ignored and the process returns to step S11 to process the next reply packet.
  • step S12 when the same address does not exist (NO in step S12), the registration method stored in the setting information storage means 25 is checked, and if it is “automatic registration” (“automatic” in step S13) The process proceeds to step S16 to register the received destination information.
  • step S13 If the registration method is “manual registration” (“manual” in step S13), a new destination detection screen is displayed on the display section of the operation display section 16 (see, for example, FIG. 6), and the user presses the edit button. When the button is pressed, the destination name is edited (step S14).
  • step S15 When the user presses the registration button (YES in step S15), the detected network address is addressed, the name of the detected or edited device is addressed, and the transfer method determined by the type of this device is identified.
  • the data items are set and additionally registered in the destination information storage means 27 (step S16), and the process returns to step S11 to process the next reply packet.
  • a completion message may be displayed on the display unit.
  • the cancel button NO in step S15
  • the process returns to step S11 to process the next reply packet without registering the detected destination information of the communication terminal device.
  • each function constituting the new destination registration process of the communication terminal device of the above-described embodiment is programmed, written in advance in a recording medium such as a ROM, and this ROM is stored in the communication terminal device.
  • a recording medium such as a ROM
  • the object of the present invention can be achieved by mounting and executing these programs by a microprocessor.
  • the state read and executed by the recording medium force realizes the functions of the above-described embodiment, and the program and the recording medium recording the program also constitute the present invention.
  • a program that realizes such a function includes a semiconductor medium (for example, ROM, nonvolatile memory, etc.), an optical medium (for example, DVD, MO, MD, CD, etc.), a magnetic medium (for example, It may be provided as a recording medium in the form of! / ⁇ such as magnetic tape and flexible disk.
  • a semiconductor medium for example, ROM, nonvolatile memory, etc.
  • an optical medium for example, DVD, MO, MD, CD, etc.
  • a magnetic medium for example, It may be provided as a recording medium in the form of! / ⁇ such as magnetic tape and flexible disk.
  • the program stored in the storage device via a communication network such as a network may be directly supplied from the servo computer.
  • the storage device of this server computer is also included in the recording medium of the present invention.
  • the recording medium is mounted on the medium driving device, the recorded program is installed in the storage device, and the installed program is executed by the microprocessor.
  • the program itself read from the recording medium realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments, and the program and the recording medium storing the program also constitute the present invention.
  • the functions of the above-described embodiment are realized not only by executing the program, but based on the instructions of the program, the above-described processing is performed jointly with the operating system or other application programs. This includes the case where the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized.

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A communication terminal device where time required to register destination information can be saved without requiring a special device or paper. The communication terminal device performs search on a network connected to the device, and when the device detects a communication terminal device as a candidate for registration, the detected device is registered, in the same way as done for a telephone number for facsimile communication, an electronic mail address, etc., in a destination information storage means (telephone directory) with the name of the destination device as the destination name and the network address of the destination device as the address. The destination information of the destination information storage means can be edited at the time of the registration or after the registration.

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通信端末装置、通信システム、プログラムおよび記録媒体  COMMUNICATION TERMINAL DEVICE, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
技術分野  Technical field
[0001] 本発明は、通信端末装置、通信システム、プログラムおよび記録媒体に関し、具体 的には、データを転送するときの宛先情報の登録方法であって、電話帳機能を有す るファクシミリやスキャナ装置に適用して好適である。  TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a communication terminal device, a communication system, a program, and a recording medium. Specifically, the present invention relates to a destination information registration method for transferring data, and a facsimile or scanner having a telephone directory function. It is suitable for application to an apparatus.
背景技術  Background art
[0002] 近年、通信端末装置の高性能化は目覚しぐ画像転送方法として、ファクシミリ、電 子メール、ネットワークスキャナなど複数の機能が搭載されるようになってきて!、る。 通信端末装置で画像転送を行うには、ユーザ IDを入力し、入力されたユーザ IDに 対応する外部装置に対して画像を転送する。これによつて、ユーザは転送された画 像を外部装置において取得することができる (例えば、特許文献 1参照)。  [0002] In recent years, the performance enhancement of communication terminal apparatuses has come to be equipped with a plurality of functions such as facsimile, e-mail, and network scanner as an awakening image transfer method! In order to transfer an image with a communication terminal device, a user ID is input and the image is transferred to an external device corresponding to the input user ID. As a result, the user can acquire the transferred image in the external device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0003] この送信先を特定するためには、ユーザは、宛先のファクシミリ電話番号、電子メー ルアドレスやユーザ IDの!、ずれかを入力しなければならな!/、。これを簡略化させるた めに、予め宛先となる電話番号、電子メールアドレスやユーザ IDを登録しておく電話 帳機能がある。転送時には、電話帳の一覧を表示させ、その中から宛先を選択する ことによって、簡易に宛先の指定を行って転送することができる。  [0003] In order to specify the destination, the user must enter the destination facsimile telephone number, e-mail address and user ID! To simplify this, there is a phone book function that registers phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and user IDs as destinations in advance. At the time of transfer, a list of phonebooks is displayed, and by selecting a destination from the list, it is possible to easily specify and transfer the destination.
[0004] し力しながら、宛先が複数件存在するような場合に、ユーザがそれらを 1件ずつ、電 話帳へキー入力にて登録することは、非常に効率が悪ぐ誤入力による登録ミスを引 き起こす可能性が高い。  [0004] However, when there are multiple destinations, it is very inefficient to register them one by one in the phone book by key entry. There is a high possibility of making mistakes.
[0005] これを解決するために、特許文献 2の技術では、原稿をマークシートとし、そのシー ト基準位置をもとに、宛先名記入欄、電話番号の記入欄、削除欄の内容を文字認識 機能により読み取って、電話帳へ登録する。これにより、電話帳への登録作業を効率 的、かつ正確に行なうことができる。  [0005] In order to solve this, the technique of Patent Document 2 uses a manuscript as a mark sheet, and recognizes the contents of the address name entry field, telephone number entry field, and deletion field based on the sheet reference position. Read by function and register in phone book. This makes it possible to efficiently and accurately register the phone book.
[0006] また、特許文献 3の技術は、通信回線で接続されたファクシミリ装置にぉ 、て、受信 側がポーリング信号を送信側へ送って、送信側の電話帳等の情報を取得して登録す る。これにより、一箇所の主端末に情報を登録しておけば、必要に応じて他の端末に 自動的に登録することができ、オペレータの操作上の負担を大幅に削減できる。 特許文献 1：特開 2003— 51913号公報 [0006] In addition, in the technique of Patent Document 3, the receiving side sends a polling signal to the transmitting side to the facsimile apparatus connected by a communication line, and acquires and registers information such as a telephone directory on the transmitting side. The As a result, if information is registered in one main terminal, it can be transferred to other terminals as needed. Registration can be performed automatically, and the operational burden on the operator can be greatly reduced. Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-51913
特許文献 2 :特開平 8— 251375号公報  Patent Document 2: JP-A-8-251375
特許文献 3：特開平 10— 98604号公報  Patent Document 3: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-98604
発明の開示  Disclosure of the invention
発明が解決しょうとする課題  Problems to be solved by the invention
[0007] し力しながら、上述した特許文献 2の技術では、原稿を特殊な用紙としなければな らず、また、文字認識機能をも備えていなければならない。 [0007] However, with the technology of Patent Document 2 described above, the original must be a special sheet and must also have a character recognition function.
また、特許文献 3の技術では、一箇所の端末の電話帳には、 1つ 1つ登録すること にはかわりがない。  Furthermore, in the technique of Patent Document 3, there is no change in registering one by one in the phone book of one terminal.
[0008] 本発明は、上述した実情を考慮してなされたものであって、特別な装置や用紙等を 必要とせずに、宛先の情報を登録する手間を省力化できる通信端末装置、通信シス テム、プログラムおよび記録媒体を提供することを目的とする。  [0008] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-described actual circumstances, and does not require a special device or paper, and can save labor for registering destination information, and a communication terminal device and a communication system. System, program, and recording medium.
課題を解決するための手段  Means for solving the problem
[0009] 本発明の通信システムは、通信端末装置をネットワークで接続し、装置間の宛先情 報 (装置名とネットワークアドレス)を宛先情報記憶手段から選択して、データ転送す るものであり、次に述べる構成でデータ通信可能な通信端末装置の宛先情報を得る ようにして、上記課題を解決した。 [0009] The communication system of the present invention connects communication terminal devices via a network, selects destination information (device name and network address) between devices from destination information storage means, and transfers data. The above problem has been solved by obtaining destination information of a communication terminal device capable of data communication with the configuration described below.
[0010] まず、データ転送可能な通信端末装置であるか、また、可能であれば自装置の宛 先情報を返信する要求を当該装置とネットワークで接続された通信端末装置に対し て送信する。 [0010] First, a request is sent to a communication terminal device connected to the device via a network, whether it is a communication terminal device capable of transferring data, or if possible, the destination information of the device itself.
この要求は、電源投入時、定期的、利用者の指定した時間の 1つあるいは 2つ以上 の組み合わせ、あるいは、ユーザの指示によって実行する。また、この実行時期は、 ユーザによって随時設定変更することができる。  This request is executed at power-on, periodically, at one or a combination of two or more times specified by the user, or as directed by the user. The execution time can be changed by the user at any time.
[0011] 要求を受信した通信端末装置は、自装置がデータ転送可能かを判断して、可能で あれば自装置の宛先情報を返信する。 [0011] The communication terminal device that has received the request determines whether the device itself can transfer data, and if possible, returns the destination information of the device itself.
[0012] 要求した通信端末装置は、返信された宛先情報を宛先情報記憶手段に登録する。 [0012] The requested communication terminal device registers the returned destination information in the destination information storage means.
ここで、登録する場合、自動登録として設定されていれば、異なる宛先情報のみを 宛先情報記憶手段へ登録する。 Here, when registering, if it is set as automatic registration, only the different destination information will be displayed. Register in the destination information storage means.
また、手動登録として設定されていれば、異なる宛先情報を表示させてユーザに登 録する力否かを問 、合わせる。ここでユーザは表示された宛先情報を編集することが できる。  If it is set as manual registration, the user is asked whether or not he / she can register it by displaying different destination information. The user can edit the displayed destination information here.
ユーザによって登録の指示があった宛先情報のみを宛先情報記憶手段へ登録す る。  Only the destination information that the user has instructed to register is registered in the destination information storage means.
[0013] また、本発明は、上述した構成の通信端末装置あるいは通信システムの機能を実 現させるためのプログラムまたはそのプログラムを記録したコンピュータ読み取り可能 な記録媒体によっても上記課題を解決することができる。  [0013] Further, the present invention can also solve the above problems by a communication terminal device having the above-described configuration or a program for realizing the functions of the communication system or a computer-readable recording medium storing the program. .
発明の効果  The invention's effect
[0014] 本発明によれば、宛先情報の登録の手間を省き、さらに転送方法を示す識別子の 入力を省略することができる。これによつて通信端末装置側の操作を減らすことがで きるため、初期段階で、ユーザは自分側の装置の設定のみを意識すればよぐさらに 利用時に画像転送方法を意識せずに宛先情報の登録が可能である。  [0014] According to the present invention, it is possible to save the trouble of registering destination information and to omit the input of an identifier indicating a transfer method. As a result, it is possible to reduce operations on the communication terminal device side, so at the initial stage, the user only needs to be aware of the settings of the device on his own side. Can be registered.
図面の簡単な説明  Brief Description of Drawings
[0015] [図 1]本発明に係る実施形態の通信システムの構成を示すブロック図である。 FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[図 2]本発明に係る通信システムに使用される通信端末装置の構成例を示すブロック 図である。  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a communication terminal device used in the communication system according to the present invention.
[図 3]本発明に係る通信端末装置の新規宛先登録の機能構成を示すブロック図であ る。  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of new destination registration of the communication terminal device according to the present invention.
[図 4]宛先の探索時期および新規に宛先を検出した時の動作を設定するときの画面 例である。  [Figure 4] This is an example of the screen when setting the search time for the destination and the operation when a new destination is detected.
[図 5]宛先情報記憶手段のデータ構造例である。  FIG. 5 is a data structure example of a destination information storage means.
[図 6]新規に宛先を検出したときの通知および登録確認画面例である。  [FIG. 6] An example of a notification and registration confirmation screen when a new address is detected.
[図 7]本発明に係る通信端末装置の新規宛先登録の処理手順を示すフローチャート である。  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a new destination registration processing procedure of the communication terminal apparatus according to the present invention.
符号の説明  Explanation of symbols
[0016] 10· ··通信端末装置、 11· ··制御部、 12- --ROM, 13"'RAM、 14…スキャナ部、 15 …プロッタ部、 16…操作表示部、 17· · ·符号ィ匕復号ィ匕部、 18· · ·記憶装置、 19· · ·時計 部、 20· "モデム、 21 " 'ネットヮーク1 部、 22· · ·内部バス、 23· · ·制御手段、 24· · · 設定手段、 25· · ·設定情報記憶手段、 26· · ·新規宛先登録手段、 27· · ·宛先情報記憶 手段、 30…ネットワーク、 40· · ·公衆回線網。 [0016] 10 ··· communication terminal device, 11 ··· control unit, 12--ROM, 13 "'RAM, 14 ... scanner unit, 15 ... Plotter part, 16 ... Operation display part, 17 ··· Code / decoding part, 18 ··· Storage device, 19 ··· Clock part, 20 · "Modem, 21"'Network 1 part, 22 · · · · Internal bus, 23 · · · Control means, 24 · · Setting means, 25 · · Setting information storage means, 26 · · New destination registration means, 27 · · · Destination information storage means, 30 ... Network, 40 ··· Public network.
発明を実施するための最良の形態  BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
[0017] 以下、図面を参照して本発明の通信システムおよび通信端末装置に係る好適な実 施形態について説明する。  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to a communication system and a communication terminal device of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0018] 図 1は、本実施形態の通信システムの構成を示すブロック図である。同図において 、通信システムは、ネットワーク 30を介して任意台数の通信端末装置 10を接続して いる。また、通信端末装置 10がファクシミリ機能を備えている場合には、公衆回線網 40を介して接続している。  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a communication system according to the present embodiment. In the figure, the communication system connects an arbitrary number of communication terminal apparatuses 10 via a network 30. When the communication terminal device 10 has a facsimile function, the communication terminal device 10 is connected via the public network 40.
[0019] なお、この通信端末装置 10は、ファクシミリ、電子メールあるいはファイル交換等の データ転送によって情報の送受信が可能な情報処理装置、ファクシミリ装置、プリン タ装置、スキャナ装置、複写装置、あるいはファクシミリ機能、スキャナ機能、プリンタ 機能や複写機能等の複数の機能を備える複合機のうちいずれであっても適用するこ とができる力 本実施形態では、ネットワークへ接続可能なファクシミリ装置を中心とし 、この装置とネットワークで接続される装置は上記のいずれの装置 (例えば、情報処 理装置)であってもよい。  The communication terminal device 10 is an information processing device, facsimile device, printer device, scanner device, copying device, or facsimile function capable of transmitting and receiving information by data transfer such as facsimile, electronic mail or file exchange. Power that can be applied to any multi-function machine having a plurality of functions such as a scanner function, a printer function, and a copying function. Any of the above devices (for example, an information processing device) may be connected to the network via a network.
[0020] ネットワーク 30は、本通信システムに接続されるすべての通信端末装置 10を結合 するための伝送路であって、一般には、ケーブルで実現され、通信プロトコルには T CP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)や SMTPZPOP (Simp le Mail Transfer Protocol/Post Office Protocol)が使われる。但し、伝送路としては ケーブルだけではなぐそれらの間の通信プロトコルが一致するものであれば無線お よび有線のいずれであってもよぐ例えば、 LAN (Local Area Network)、 WAN (Wid e Area Network)やインターネットなどを用いることができる。  [0020] The network 30 is a transmission path for connecting all the communication terminal devices 10 connected to the communication system, and is generally realized by a cable. The communication protocol is TCP / IP (Transmission Control). Protocol / Internet Protocol) and SMTPZPOP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol / Post Office Protocol) are used. However, the transmission path can be either wireless or wired as long as the communication protocol between them is the same, not just cables.For example, LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network) ) Or the Internet.
公衆回線網 40は、本システムに存在する通信端末装置 10のうちファクシミリ機能を もつ装置を接続し、ファクシミリ通信を行う伝送路である。  The public line network 40 is a transmission line for connecting a device having a facsimile function among the communication terminal devices 10 existing in this system and performing facsimile communication.
[0021] 図 2は、通信端末装置 10をファクシミリとした場合の構成を示すブロック図である。 同図において、通信端末装置 10は、制御部 11、 ROM12、 RAM13、スキャナ部 14 、プロッタ部 15、操作表示部 16、符号化復号化部 17、記憶装置 18、時計部 19、モ デム 20、ネットワーク IZF部 21から構成されている。 FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration when communication terminal apparatus 10 is a facsimile. In the figure, a communication terminal device 10 includes a control unit 11, a ROM 12, a RAM 13, a scanner unit 14, a plotter unit 15, an operation display unit 16, an encoding / decoding unit 17, a storage device 18, a clock unit 19, a modem 20, It consists of the network IZF part 21.
また、制御部 11、 ROM12、 RAM13、スキャナ部 14、プロッタ部 15、操作表示部 16、符号化復号化部 17、記憶装置 18、時計部 19、モデム 20、ネットワーク iZF部 2 1は、内部バス 22に接続されており、この内部バス 22を介してデータの授受が行わ れる。  Control unit 11, ROM12, RAM13, Scanner unit 14, Plotter unit 15, Operation display unit 16, Encoding / decoding unit 17, Storage device 18, Clock unit 19, Modem 20, Network iZF unit 21 is an internal bus Data is exchanged via this internal bus 22.
[0022] 制御部 11は、通信端末装置 10の全体を制御し、各部を動作させて、装置のもつ各 種の機能を実現する。  [0022] The control unit 11 controls the communication terminal device 10 as a whole and operates each unit to realize various functions of the device.
ROM12は、制御部 11が実行する制御プログラムゃ自装置に固有な各種の情報 を記憶する。  The ROM 12 stores various types of information unique to the device itself, such as a control program executed by the control unit 11.
RAM13は、制御部 11が実行する制御処理プログラム、および、制御処理プロダラ ムを実行するときに必要な各種情報などを記憶するワークエリアを構成する。  The RAM 13 constitutes a work area for storing a control processing program executed by the control unit 11 and various kinds of information necessary for executing the control processing program.
スキャナ部 14は、所定の解像度で原稿の画像を読み取り、符号化された画像デー タを記憶装置 18へ記憶させる。  The scanner unit 14 reads an image of a document at a predetermined resolution and stores the encoded image data in the storage device 18.
プロッタ部 15は、受信した画像データを所定の解像度で記録出力する。  The plotter unit 15 records and outputs the received image data at a predetermined resolution.
[0023] 操作表示部 16は、通信端末装置 10を操作するもので、各種の操作キーを備える 操作パネルおよび各種の情報を表示する表示部カゝら構成される。 The operation display unit 16 operates the communication terminal device 10, and includes an operation panel including various operation keys and a display unit that displays various information.
操作パネルの操作では、自装置の動作の決定、各種情報の設定や登録の認可の 選択や編集を操作する。また、表示部では、自装置の動作状態、設定情報やユーザ への説明などの表示や選択画面を表示する。  In the operation panel operation, the operation of the device itself is determined, various information settings and registration authorization selection and editing are operated. In addition, the display unit displays the operation state of the device, setting information, explanation to the user, and a selection screen.
[0024] 符号ィ匕復号ィ匕部 17は、画像データを符号化圧縮 (MH、 MR、 MMR)するとともに 、符号化圧縮されて ヽる画像データを元の画像データに復号化する。 The encoding / decoding unit 17 encodes and compresses image data (MH, MR, MMR), and also decodes the encoded and compressed image data to the original image data.
記憶装置 18は、符号化復号化部 17により符号化圧縮された状態の画像データを 蓄積したり、転送データの宛先等を保持する宛先情報記憶手段や自装置の機能を 実行するのに必要な各種パラメータ等を記憶する。  The storage device 18 stores the image data that has been encoded and compressed by the encoding / decoding unit 17, and is necessary for executing the functions of the destination information storage means for holding the destination of the transfer data and the function of the own device. Stores various parameters.
時計部 19は、現在時刻情報を出力し、制御部 11ではこの時刻を基にして、定期的 なあるいは指定された時刻におけるプログラムを実行させる。 [0025] モデム 20は、ファクシミリ伝送制御手順の信号をやりとりするための低速モデム機 能および主に画像情報をやりとりするための高速モデム機能を備えた G3ファクシミリ のモデムであり、公衆回線網 40を介して他の装置と接続し、主にファクシミリ機能の 画像転送などに利用する。 The clock unit 19 outputs current time information, and the control unit 11 causes the program to be executed periodically or at a designated time based on this time. [0025] The modem 20 is a G3 facsimile modem having a low-speed modem function for exchanging signals of a facsimile transmission control procedure and a high-speed modem function for mainly exchanging image information. It is used mainly for image transfer of facsimile functions.
[0026] ネットワーク IZF部 21は、 TCPZIPや SMTPZPOPなどのプロトコルを用いて、 通信端末装置 10をネットワーク 30に接続させ、自装置と他の装置とのデータの送受 信を行う。  [0026] The network IZF unit 21 connects the communication terminal device 10 to the network 30 using a protocol such as TCPZIP or SMTPZPOP, and transmits / receives data between itself and other devices.
[0027] 図 3は、本実施形態に係る通信端末装置 10の新規宛先登録処理の機能構成を示 すブロック図であり、同図において、通信端末装置 10における新規宛先登録機能は 、制御手段 23、設定手段 24、設定情報記憶手段 25、新規宛先登録手段 26、宛先 情報記憶手段 27を含んで構成されて ヽる。  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the new destination registration process of the communication terminal apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 3, the new destination registration function in the communication terminal apparatus 10 is the control means 23. , Setting means 24, setting information storage means 25, new destination registration means 26, and destination information storage means 27.
制御手段 23は、ユーザが操作表示部 16の操作パネルで指定された操作や入力 情報を設定手段 24や新規宛先登録手段 26へ引き渡したり、設定手段 24で設定し た時刻における時計割り込みを処理して、新規宛先登録手段 26を実行させる。  The control means 23 transfers the operation and input information specified by the user on the operation panel of the operation display unit 16 to the setting means 24 and the new destination registration means 26, and processes the clock interrupt at the time set by the setting means 24. Then, the new destination registration means 26 is executed.
[0028] 設定手段 24は、ユーザが操作パネルで新規宛先検出時設定の実行を指示された ときに、制御手段 23から呼び出されると、新規宛先検出時設定画面 (例えば、図 4) を操作表示部 16の表示部へ表示させる。  [0028] When called from the control means 23 when the user is instructed to execute the new destination detection setting on the operation panel, the setting means 24 displays the new destination detection time setting screen (for example, FIG. 4). It is displayed on the display part.
[0029] 図 4では、（1)新規宛先を発見したときに、自動的に登録するかまたは人が判断し てから登録するか、（2)新規宛先の検索をいつ行うかという、 2種類の設定部分に分 かれる。  [0029] In Figure 4, there are two types: (1) when a new address is found, whether it is automatically registered or registered after a person judges, and (2) when to search for a new address. It is divided into the setting part.
(1)は、「自動登録」あるいは「手動登録」のいずれ力から選択する。「自動登録」は 新規宛先を発見したときに自動的に宛先情報記憶手段 27へ登録するものであり、「 手動登録」は新規宛先を発見したときに一旦表示させて登録あるいは編集の可否を 選択するようにしたものである。また、指定されていないときには、「自動登録」が選択 されているものとする。  For (1), select either “automatic registration” or “manual registration”. “Automatic registration” automatically registers in the destination information storage means 27 when a new destination is found, and “Manual registration” displays when a new destination is found and selects whether registration or editing is possible. It is what you do. If not specified, it is assumed that “automatic registration” is selected.
[0030] (2)は、「定期的」、「時刻指定」、「電源投入時」のなかから 1つ以上選択可能であ る。「定期的」は、予め決められた時間あるいは指定された時間を基準とした数分〜 1 時間の間隔を指定し (例えば、 22:00から 5分、 15分、 30分、 1時間間隔等）、この指 定された時間間隔で新規宛先を探索する。「時刻指定」は、新規宛先の探索を開始 する時刻 (複数可)を指定する。「電源投入時」は、通信端末装置 10の電源を入れた ときに新規宛先の探索を開始することを指定する。また、指定されないと、「電源投入 時」、予め設定されている時間および「予め設定されている時間間隔で定期的に」動 作するものとする。 [0030] In (2), one or more of “periodic”, “time designation”, and “at power-on” can be selected. “Regular” specifies a predetermined time or an interval of several minutes to 1 hour based on the specified time (for example, 22:00 to 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour interval, etc. ) This finger Search for new destinations at specified time intervals. “Specify time” specifies the time (s) at which to start searching for new destinations. “When power is turned on” specifies that a search for a new destination is started when the communication terminal device 10 is turned on. If not specified, it shall operate “at power-on”, preset time and “regularly at preset time intervals”.
[0031] 設定手段 24は、ユーザが画面上の登録ボタンを押下すると、上記の 2種類の設定 を設定情報記憶手段 25へ記憶する。  [0031] When the user presses a registration button on the screen, the setting unit 24 stores the above two types of settings in the setting information storage unit 25.
また、上記（1)および (2)の既定値は、通信端末装置を設置する前に予め設定情 報記憶手段 25へ記憶させておくものとする。  The default values (1) and (2) are stored in the setting information storage means 25 in advance before installing the communication terminal device.
[0032] 宛先情報記憶手段 27は、ネットワーク 30および公衆回線網 40に接続された通信 端末装置 10の宛先情報を格納しており、少なくとも次のデータ項目を保持して!/、る ( 例えば、図 5参照)。 [0032] The destination information storage means 27 stores the destination information of the communication terminal device 10 connected to the network 30 and the public network 40, and holds at least the following data items! (See Figure 5).
アドレス:ネットワーク 30または公衆回線網 40に接続された通信端末装置の宛先を 表すアドレスであり、ネットワークアドレス、ファクシミリ通信の電話番号、電子メールの アドレスで表現される。  Address: An address indicating the destination of a communication terminal connected to the network 30 or the public line network 40, and is expressed by a network address, a telephone number for facsimile communication, and an e-mail address.
宛先：上記アドレスの宛先名であり、通信端末装置 10の名前であり、編集指示によ つて変更することができる。  Destination: The destination name of the above address, the name of the communication terminal device 10, and can be changed by an editing instruction.
識別：上記のアドレスを使ってデータ転送する時の転送方法の区別を示し、ここで は、ファクシミリ通信によってデータ転送する「ファクシミリ通信」、電子メールによって データ転送する「電子メール」およびネットワークスキャナから取り込まれ情報処理装 置へデータ転送する「スキャン」等の区別がある。この識別は、新規宛先として検出さ れた通信端末の種類によって転送方法を自動的に判定し、宛先情報記憶手段 27へ 登録される。  Identification: Indicates the distinction of the transfer method when data is transferred using the above address. Here, “Facsimile communication” for transferring data by facsimile communication, “E-mail” for transferring data by e-mail, and network scanner There is a distinction such as “scanning” to transfer data to information processing equipment. This identification is automatically determined according to the type of communication terminal detected as a new destination, and is registered in the destination information storage means 27.
ここで、アドレスは重複を許さないが、宛先は重複していてもよい。  Here, the address does not permit duplication, but the destination may overlap.
[0033] 制御手段 23は、時計部 19の現在の時刻と、設定情報記憶手段 25に記憶された時 間（定期的に実行される時間、電源投入時あるいはユーザによって指定された時刻） とを比較し、一致している場合には、新規宛先登録手段 26を呼び出して実行させる また、制御手段 23は、ユーザが操作パネルから新規宛先登録機能の実行を指示 すると、新規宛先登録手段 26を呼び出して実行させる。 [0033] The control means 23 calculates the current time of the clock unit 19 and the time stored in the setting information storage means 25 (periodically executed time, power-on time or time specified by the user). If the two match, the new destination registration means 26 is called and executed. In addition, when the user instructs execution of the new destination registration function from the operation panel, the control unit 23 calls and executes the new destination registration unit 26.
[0034] 呼び出された新規宛先登録手段 26は、まず、ネットワーク 30に接続した各通信端 末装置がデータ転送可能な装置であるか、また、可能であれば自装置の宛先情報を 要求するパケットをブロードキャストアドレス宛てに送信する。このブロードキャストアド レスは、ネットワーク 30に接続したすべての通信端末装置 10にデータを送信するた めに使われる特殊なアドレスである。  [0034] The called new destination registration means 26 first determines whether each communication terminal device connected to the network 30 is a device capable of transferring data, and if possible, a packet for requesting destination information of the own device. Is sent to the broadcast address. This broadcast address is a special address used to transmit data to all communication terminal apparatuses 10 connected to the network 30.
[0035] ネットワーク 30に接続した通信端末装置 10では、ブロードキャストパケットを受け取 る設定にしておき、受け取った宛先情報要求パケットに応じて、自装置がデータ転送 可能かを判断し、可能であれば自装置の宛先情報 (ネットワークアドレスおよび装置 の名前等）をパケットとして返送する。  [0035] The communication terminal device 10 connected to the network 30 is set to receive a broadcast packet, and determines whether the device can transfer data according to the received destination information request packet. The device destination information (network address, device name, etc.) is returned as a packet.
[0036] 新規宛先登録手段 26は、ブロードキャスト送信して力も所定の時間まで通信端末 装置 10力もの返信パケットを待つ。この時間内に返信パケットを受信すると、この受 信したパケットから返信した装置の宛先情報 (ネットワークアドレスや装置の名前等） を獲得する。  [0036] The new destination registration means 26 waits for a reply packet of as many as 10 communication terminals until a predetermined time after broadcast transmission. If a reply packet is received within this time, the destination information (network address, device name, etc.) of the reply device is acquired from the received packet.
[0037] 新規宛先登録手段 26では、宛先情報記憶手段 27のデータ項目（アドレス）と獲得 した宛先情報のネットワークアドレスとを比較して、同じアドレスが存在すればその通 信端末装置 10の宛先情報を無視する (登録しな 、)。  [0037] In the new destination registration means 26, the data item (address) in the destination information storage means 27 is compared with the network address of the acquired destination information, and if the same address exists, the destination information of the communication terminal device 10 is present. Is ignored (do not register).
しかし、同じアドレスが存在しないときには、設定情報記憶手段 25に記憶されてい る登録方法が「自動登録」であれば、受信した宛先情報のうちネットワークアドレスを アドレス、装置の名前等を宛先、この装置の種類力 決定される転送方法を識別の 各データ項目へ設定して宛先情報記憶手段 27へ追加登録する。ここで、登録が完 了したときに、完了メッセージを表示部に表示するようにしても良い。  However, when the same address does not exist, if the registration method stored in the setting information storage means 25 is “automatic registration”, the network address in the received destination information is set as the address, the device name, etc. as the destination. Set the transfer method to be determined for each data item of identification and additionally register it in the destination information storage means 27. Here, when the registration is completed, a completion message may be displayed on the display unit.
[0038] また、設定情報記憶手段 25に記憶されて 、る登録方法が「手動登録」であれば、 操作表示部 16の表示部へ新規宛先検出画面を表示させる（例えば、図 6参照)。 図 6では、宛先情報のうちネットワークアドレスと装置の名前を表示している。ここで 、編集ボタンを押下すると、宛先名をユーザが編集することができる。登録ボタンを押 下すると、検出した宛先情報または編集した宛先情報を宛先情報記憶手段 27へ登 録する。ここで、登録が完了したときに、完了メッセージを表示部に表示するようにし ても良い。 If the registration method stored in the setting information storage means 25 is “manual registration”, a new destination detection screen is displayed on the display unit of the operation display unit 16 (see, for example, FIG. 6). In FIG. 6, the network address and the name of the device are displayed in the destination information. Here, when the edit button is pressed, the user can edit the destination name. When the registration button is pressed, the detected destination information or the edited destination information is registered in the destination information storage means 27. Record. Here, when registration is completed, a completion message may be displayed on the display unit.
また、キャンセルボタンでは、この検出した通信端末装置の宛先情報を登録しない ことを指示する。  The cancel button instructs not to register the detected destination information of the communication terminal device.
[0039] 新規宛先登録手段 26は、通信端末装置 10からの返信パケットが受信されなくなる まで、あるいは所定の時間内についての受信パケットについて上記の宛先情報の登 録処理を行って、受信されなくなると登録処理を終了する。  [0039] The new destination registration means 26 does not receive a reply packet from the communication terminal device 10 until it is not received, or performs the above destination information registration process for the received packet within a predetermined time. The registration process ends.
上記の新規宛先登録手段 26では、返信パケットを受信するたびに宛先情報の登 録処理を行うようにしている力 返信パケットをすベて受信してから、受け取った宛先 情報をまとめて登録処理するようにしてもょ ヽ。  The above new destination registration means 26 is designed to register the destination information every time a reply packet is received. After receiving all reply packets, the received destination information is collectively registered. Even so, よ う.
[0040] また、通信端末装置 10がファクシミリ機能を備えているときには、受信したときのプ ロトコルや画像データを解析して、送信元の宛先アドレス (ファクシミリ装置の電話番 号)、名前および転送方法 (ファクシミリ通信)等を抽出して、宛先情報記憶手段 27へ 登録するようにしてもよ ヽ。  [0040] When the communication terminal device 10 has a facsimile function, the protocol and image data received are analyzed, the destination address of the transmission source (the telephone number of the facsimile device), the name, and the transfer method (Facsimile communication) etc. may be extracted and registered in the destination information storage means 27.
[0041] また、通信端末装置 10が電子メールを受信可能であれば、受信した電子メールを 解析して、リプライ先の電子メールアドレス、相手の名前および転送方法 (電子メール )等を抽出して、宛先情報記憶手段 27へ登録するようにしてもょ ヽ。  [0041] If the communication terminal device 10 can receive an email, the received email is analyzed, and the reply destination email address, the name of the other party, the transfer method (email), and the like are extracted. You may register it in the destination information storage means 27.
[0042] さらに、宛先情報記憶手段 27に記憶された宛先名等の編集は、登録処理終了後 も随時可能であり、編集の内容として変更、削除、複写はもちろんのこと、上記登録 情報にファクシミリ通信や電子メール等の情報の追加、もしくは他の登録情報の追カロ などが行える。  [0042] Furthermore, the destination name and the like stored in the destination information storage means 27 can be edited at any time after the completion of the registration process, and the editing information can be changed, deleted, copied, as well as the registered information by facsimile. You can add information such as communication and e-mail, or add other registered information.
[0043] 以上の構成により、ユーザが転送先の宛先情報を登録する手間を省き、さらに転送 方法を示す識別子の入力を省略することができる。  With the above configuration, it is possible to save the user from registering the destination information of the transfer destination and to omit the input of the identifier indicating the transfer method.
これによつて通信端末装置側の操作を減らすことができるため、初期段階で、ユー ザは自分側の装置の設定のみを意識すればょ 、。  As a result, the operation on the communication terminal side can be reduced. Therefore, at the initial stage, the user only needs to be aware of the settings on the local side.
さらに、宛先情報として、電子メールアドレス、ファクシミリ通信用の電話番号ゃネッ トワークアドレス等を同時に登録しておけるので、画像転送方法を意識せずに登録す ることがでさる。 [0044] 図 7は、本実施形態に係る通信端末装置 10の新規宛先登録処理の処理手順を示 すフローチャートである。 Furthermore, since the e-mail address, the telephone number for facsimile communication, the network address, etc. can be registered simultaneously as the destination information, it is possible to register without being conscious of the image transfer method. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of new destination registration processing of the communication terminal apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment.
まず、通信端末装置 10の電源投入時、または定期的、または利用者の操作により 新規宛先登録手段 26が起動されると、ネットワーク 30内の画像転送可能な宛先登 録候補となる通信端末装置 10に対して、各自装置の宛先情報を要求するパケットを ブロードキャストアドレス宛てに送信する（ステップ S 10)。  First, when the communication terminal device 10 is turned on, periodically, or when the new destination registration means 26 is activated by a user operation, the communication terminal device 10 that is a destination registration candidate that can transfer images within the network 30. In response to this, a packet requesting the destination information of each device is transmitted to the broadcast address (step S10).
[0045] 通信端末装置 10からの返信パケットがあると (ステップ S 11の YES)、受信したパケ ットから装置の宛先情報 (ネットワークアドレスや装置の名前等)を獲得し、宛先情報 記憶手段 27のデータ項目（アドレス）と獲得した宛先情報のネットワークアドレスとを 比較する (ステップ S 12)。 [0045] When there is a reply packet from the communication terminal device 10 (YES in step S11), the device destination information (network address, device name, etc.) is obtained from the received packet, and the destination information storage means 27 The data item (address) is compared with the network address of the acquired destination information (step S12).
受信した装置のアドレスが存在すれば (ステップ S 12の YES)、その通信端末装置 10の宛先情報を無視して次の返信パケットを処理するためにステップ S 11へ戻る。  If the received device address is present (YES in step S12), the destination information of the communication terminal device 10 is ignored and the process returns to step S11 to process the next reply packet.
[0046] 一方、同じアドレスが存在しないときには (ステップ S12の NO)、設定情報記憶手段 25に記憶されて 、る登録方法を調べ、「自動登録」であれば (ステップ S 13の「自動」 )、受信した宛先情報を登録するためにステップ S 16へ進む。 On the other hand, when the same address does not exist (NO in step S12), the registration method stored in the setting information storage means 25 is checked, and if it is “automatic registration” (“automatic” in step S13) The process proceeds to step S16 to register the received destination information.
また、登録方法が「手動登録」であれば (ステップ S 13の「手動」）、操作表示部 16の 表示部へ新規宛先検出画面を表示させ (例えば、図 6参照）、ユーザが編集ボタンを 押下したときには宛先名を編集させる (ステップ S 14)。  If the registration method is “manual registration” (“manual” in step S13), a new destination detection screen is displayed on the display section of the operation display section 16 (see, for example, FIG. 6), and the user presses the edit button. When the button is pressed, the destination name is edited (step S14).
[0047] ユーザが登録ボタンを押下すると (ステップ S15の YES)、検出したネットワークアド レスをアドレス、検出あるいは編集した装置の名前等を宛先、この装置の種類から決 定される転送方法を識別の各データ項目へ設定して宛先情報記憶手段 27へ追カロ 登録し (ステップ S16)、次の返信パケットを処理するためにステップ S11へ戻る。ここ で、登録が完了したときに、完了メッセージを表示部に表示するようにしても良い。 また、ユーザがキャンセルボタンを押下すると (ステップ S15の NO)、この検出した 通信端末装置の宛先情報を登録せずに、次の返信パケットを処理するためにステツ プ S 11へ戻る。 [0047] When the user presses the registration button (YES in step S15), the detected network address is addressed, the name of the detected or edited device is addressed, and the transfer method determined by the type of this device is identified. The data items are set and additionally registered in the destination information storage means 27 (step S16), and the process returns to step S11 to process the next reply packet. Here, when registration is completed, a completion message may be displayed on the display unit. If the user presses the cancel button (NO in step S15), the process returns to step S11 to process the next reply packet without registering the detected destination information of the communication terminal device.
[0048] また、通信端末装置 10からの返信パケットが受信されなくなると (ステップ S 11の N 0)、宛先情報の登録処理を終了する。ここで、宛先情報の要求を送ってから所定の 時間内に返信されるパケットにつ 、てのみ上記の処理を行うようにしてもょ 、。 [0048] When no reply packet is received from communication terminal apparatus 10 (N0 in step S11), the destination information registration process is terminated. Here, after sending a request for destination information, Even if the packet is replied in time, only the above process is performed.
[0049] 本発明は、上述した実施形態の通信端末装置の新規宛先登録処理を構成する各 機能をそれぞれプログラム化し、予め ROMのような記録媒体に書き込んでおき、通 信端末装置にこの ROMを装着して、これらのプログラムをマイクロプロセッサで実行 することによって、本発明の目的が達成されることは言うまでもない。  [0049] In the present invention, each function constituting the new destination registration process of the communication terminal device of the above-described embodiment is programmed, written in advance in a recording medium such as a ROM, and this ROM is stored in the communication terminal device. Needless to say, the object of the present invention can be achieved by mounting and executing these programs by a microprocessor.
この場合、記録媒体力 読み出されて実行された状態が上述した実施形態の機能 を実現することになり、そのプログラムおよびそのプログラムを記録した記録媒体も本 発明を構成することになる。  In this case, the state read and executed by the recording medium force realizes the functions of the above-described embodiment, and the program and the recording medium recording the program also constitute the present invention.
[0050] なお、このような機能を実現するプログラムは、半導体媒体 (例えば、 ROM,不揮 発性メモリ等）、光媒体 (例えば、 DVD、 MO、 MD、 CD等）、磁気媒体 (例えば、磁 気テープ、フレキシブルディスク等)等の!/ヽずれの形態の記録媒体で提供されてもよ い。  [0050] It should be noted that a program that realizes such a function includes a semiconductor medium (for example, ROM, nonvolatile memory, etc.), an optical medium (for example, DVD, MO, MD, CD, etc.), a magnetic medium (for example, It may be provided as a recording medium in the form of! / ヽ such as magnetic tape and flexible disk.
あるいは、ネットワーク等の通信網を介して記憶装置に格納されたプログラムをサー ノ コンピュータから直接供給を受けるようにしてもよい。この場合、このサーバコンビュ ータの記憶装置も本発明の記録媒体に含まれる。  Alternatively, the program stored in the storage device via a communication network such as a network may be directly supplied from the servo computer. In this case, the storage device of this server computer is also included in the recording medium of the present invention.
[0051] プログラムを上記のような記録媒体へ記録した場合、この記録媒体を媒体駆動装置 に装着して、記録されたプログラムを記憶装置にインストールし、このインストールされ たプログラムをマイクロプロセッサが実行する。このように、記録媒体から読み出され たプログラム自体が上述した実施形態の機能を実現することになり、そのプログラム およびそのプログラムを記憶した記録媒体も本発明を構成することになる。  [0051] When the program is recorded on the recording medium as described above, the recording medium is mounted on the medium driving device, the recorded program is installed in the storage device, and the installed program is executed by the microprocessor. . As described above, the program itself read from the recording medium realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments, and the program and the recording medium storing the program also constitute the present invention.
[0052] また、プログラムを実行することにより上述した実施形態の機能が実現されるだけで なぐそのプログラムの指示に基づき、オペレーティングシステムあるいは他のアプリ ケーシヨンプログラム等と共同して処理することによって上述した実施形態の機能が 実現される場合も含まれる。  [0052] In addition, the functions of the above-described embodiment are realized not only by executing the program, but based on the instructions of the program, the above-described processing is performed jointly with the operating system or other application programs. This includes the case where the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized.
[0053] 尚、本発明は上述した実施形態に限定されず、本発明の要旨を逸脱しない範囲内 で各種の変形、修正が可能であるのは勿論である。  [0053] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is needless to say that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

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請求の範囲 The scope of the claims
[1] 通信先の宛先情報を複数登録可能な宛先情報記憶手段と、ネットワーク上のデー タ転送可能な通信端末装置を探索して、探索された通信端末装置の宛先情報を前 記宛先情報記憶手段に登録する登録手段を備えることを特徴とする通信端末装置。  [1] Destination information storage means capable of registering a plurality of destination information of a communication destination and a communication terminal device capable of transferring data on the network are searched, and the destination information of the searched communication terminal device is stored in the destination information A communication terminal apparatus comprising registration means for registering with the means.
[2] 請求項 1に記載の通信端末装置にお 、て、前記宛先情報を装置名とネットワークァ ドレスとし、前記登録手段は、装置名を宛先名、該装置のネットワークアドレスを宛先 アドレスとして前記宛先情報記憶手段に登録することを特徴とする通信端末装置。  [2] In the communication terminal device according to claim 1, the destination information is a device name and a network address, and the registration unit is configured such that the device name is a destination name and the network address of the device is a destination address. A communication terminal device registered in a destination information storage means.
[3] 請求項 1または 2に記載の通信端末装置において、前記登録手段では、登録する 前に宛先名を編集できるようにしたことを特徴とする通信端末装置。  [3] The communication terminal device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the registration means can edit a destination name before registration.
[4] 請求項 1、 2または 3に記載の通信端末装置において、前記登録手段の宛先情報 の登録を手動あるいは自動で行うかを設定する設定手段を備え、この選択を利用者 が任意で行えるようにしたことを特徴とする通信端末装置。  [4] The communication terminal device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, further comprising setting means for setting whether to register the destination information of the registration means manually or automatically, and the user can arbitrarily make this selection. A communication terminal device characterized by being configured as described above.
[5] 請求項 1乃至 4のいずれかに記載の通信端末装置において、前記データ転送可能 な通信端末装置を探索する起動時期を設定する探索時期設定手段を備え、この設 定を利用者が任意で行えるようにしたことを特徴とする通信端末装置。  [5] The communication terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising search time setting means for setting a start time for searching for the data transferable communication terminal device, wherein the user can arbitrarily set this setting. A communication terminal device characterized in that the communication terminal device can be used with
[6] 請求項 5に記載の通信端末装置において、前記探索する起動時期は、電源投入 時、定期的、利用者の指定した時間の 1つあるいは 2つ以上の組み合わせ力 なるこ とを特徴とする通信端末装置。  [6] The communication terminal device according to claim 5, wherein the start-up time to be searched is a combination force of one or two or more of times specified by the user when the power is turned on, periodically. Communication terminal device.
[7] 請求項 1乃至 4のいずれかに記載の通信端末装置において、前記データ転送可能 な通信端末装置の探索の開始を利用者の指示によって実行できるようにしたことを 特徴とする通信端末装置。  [7] The communication terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a search for the communication terminal device capable of transferring data can be started in accordance with a user instruction. .
[8] 請求項 1乃至 7のいずれかに記載の通信端末装置において、前記宛先情報記憶 手段の宛先情報を編集する編集手段を備えることを特徴とする通信端末装置。  8. The communication terminal device according to claim 1, further comprising an editing unit that edits destination information stored in the destination information storage unit.
[9] 画像を読み取る読取手段と、通信先の宛先情報を複数登録可能な宛先情報記憶 手段と、前記宛先情報記憶手段の内容を表示させて宛先を選択可能とする宛先選 択手段とを備え、前記宛先情報記憶手段から選択した宛先へ前記読取手段で読み 取った画像を転送する通信端末装置にお 、て、ネットワーク上のデータ転送可能な 通信端末装置を探索して、探索された通信端末装置の宛先情報を前記宛先情報記 憶手段に登録する登録手段を備えることを特徴とする通信端末装置。 [9] A reading unit that reads an image, a destination information storage unit that can register a plurality of destination information of communication destinations, and a destination selection unit that displays the contents of the destination information storage unit and enables selection of a destination. A communication terminal device that transfers an image read by the reading device to a destination selected from the destination information storage device is searched for a communication terminal device capable of transferring data on a network, and the searched communication terminal The destination information of the device is A communication terminal device comprising registration means for registering in the memory means.
[10] 複数の通信端末装置をネットワークで接続した通信システムにおいて、送信側の前 記通信端末装置は、通信先の宛先情報を複数登録可能な宛先情報記憶手段と、前 記ネットワーク上のデータ転送可能な通信端末装置へ当該装置の宛先情報を問い 合わせて、返信された通信端末装置の宛先情報を前記宛先情報記憶手段に登録す る登録手段を備え、受信側の前記通信端末装置は、前記送信側の通信端末装置か らの問合せに、自装置がデータ転送可能であれば、自装置の宛先情報を返信する 返信手段を備えることを特徴とする通信システム。 [10] In a communication system in which a plurality of communication terminal devices are connected via a network, the transmission-side communication terminal device includes destination information storage means capable of registering a plurality of communication destination address information, and data transfer on the network. The communication terminal device is provided with registration means for inquiring destination information of the device to a possible communication terminal device and registering the returned destination information of the communication terminal device in the destination information storage means, and the communication terminal device on the receiving side includes: A communication system comprising: replying means for returning destination information of the own device if the own device can transfer data in response to an inquiry from a communication terminal device on the transmission side.
[11] コンピュータに、請求項 1乃至 9のいずれかに記載の通信端末装置の機能、または [11] The function of the communication terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, or a computer,
、請求項 10に記載の通信システムの機能を実現させるためのプログラム。 A program for realizing the function of the communication system according to claim 10.
[12] 請求項 11に記載のプログラムを記録するコンピュータ読み取り可能な記録媒体。 [12] A computer-readable recording medium for recording the program according to claim 11.
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