Facsimile equipment

Description: TECHNICAL FIELD [Detailed description of the invention]

【0001】

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

The present invention relates to a facsimile machine capable of transmitting and receiving manuscripts using the Internet.

【0002】

[Conventional technology]

In recent years, the transmission of information by e-mail using the Internet has come to be utilized. To send an e-mail using the Internet, create data (communication text) on a personal computer, send it with Internet software (application software that sends and receives files via the Internet), and receive e-mail. To do this, if the Internet software is running, the server is accessed at regular intervals to check for the presence of mail, and if there is mail, the reading software is started to read the mail. You can do it.

【0003】

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

However, there is a drawback that complicated operations must be performed when a paper manuscript that has already been printed out (hereinafter, simply referred to as a manuscript) is transmitted to the other party using the Internet. An example of the operation when the manuscript is transmitted using the Internet is shown below with reference to the block diagram 13 showing the personal computer.

【0004】

Connect the scanner 52 to the personal computer 51. Launch the scanner software (application software for reading documents) on the personal computer 51. Start the scanner software. By this activation, the document 53 is read by the scanner 52 and saved as an image file in the file section 54 in the personal computer 51. Further, by performing a predetermined operation, the image file is converted into an e-mail file by the image / e-mail file conversion unit 55 and stored in the file unit 56. Launch the Internet software on the personal computer 51. After startup, use the operation unit 60 to enter the Internet address (enter your e-mail address. If you have already registered the Internet address of the other party, press the specified key to get the Internet address from the other party's storage unit 61. Read out. Specify the stored e-mail file described above. When this designation is made, the above-mentioned e-mail address or the like is added to this e-mail file as header information, sent to the server 59 via the LAN interface 57 and LAN 58, and stored in the server 59. The e-mail file stored in the server 59 is sent to the other party via the Internet according to the transmission procedure on the server 59.

【0005】

Further, when receiving and printing the manuscript data using the Internet, a complicated operation is required. An example of operation when the manuscript is received on the Internet is shown below.

【0006】

Connect a printer (not shown) to the personal computer 51. Launch the Internet software on the personal computer 51. In the launched Internet software, enter the Internet address of the other party and make a data reception request. Such a reception form is performed when an information provider is accessed using the Internet to send necessary information and print it. Receives the transmitted data and displays the data (communication text) on the display unit 62. Output the received data (communication text) to the printer. As a result, a manuscript is obtained.

【0007】

As described above, in the above-mentioned conventional technique, both transmission and reception of the original document using the Internet are performed by complicated operations.

【0008】

On the other hand, conventionally, a facsimile machine 71 as shown in FIG. 14 has been known as a system for transmitting a manuscript to a destination using a public line. The facsimile machine 71 includes an operation unit 72 for inputting the facsimile number of the other party, a destination storage unit 73 for storing the facsimile number of the other party, a reading unit 74 for reading the document, a compression unit 75 for compressing the document data, and compression. Storage G3 file unit 76 for storing data, FAX modem 77, NCU (network control unit) 78, decompression unit 79 for decompressing compressed data, print unit 80 for printing decompressed original data, and display for performing a predetermined display. It is configured to include part 81. The specific appearance configuration of the display unit 81 and the operation unit 72 is as shown in FIG.

【0009】

Since there are a system using a public line (facsimile device) and a system using the Internet (personal computer) described above, the manuscript can be sent by the public line (facsimile device) or the Internet (personal). There was the trouble of having to select the device depending on whether it was sent by computer).

【0010】

In view of the above circumstances, the present invention can automatically select, for example, either the Internet or a public line other than the Internet to transmit a manuscript, and the transmission operation via the Internet is efficient. It is an object of the present invention to provide a facsimile machine capable of performing.

【0011】

[Means for solving problems]

The facsimile apparatus of the present invention is configured so that image data can be converted into e-mail data via a computer device or by itself, and the e-mail data can be transmitted via the computer device or by itself via the Internet, and e-mail. It is characterized by being provided with an operation unit for inputting an address. Examples of the above-mentioned operation unit include an English character input key, a one-touch key, an electronic telephone directory key, a speed dial key, a group key, a program key, and a batch dial key.

【0012】

Further, it is configured so that the image data can be converted into e-mail data via a computer device or by itself, and the e-mail data can be transmitted via the computer device or by itself via the Internet, and a means for registering an e-mail address. It is characterized by having. The above registration means shall be configured by a storage processing means capable of storing and reading an e-mail address in conjunction with a one-touch key, an electronic phone book key, a speed dial key, a group key, a program key, a batch dial key, or the like. Can be done.

【0013】

In addition, the image data can be converted into e-mail data via a computer device or by itself so that the e-mail data can be transmitted via the computer device or by itself via the Internet, and whether it is an e-mail address or a facsimile. It is characterized by having a selection key indicating whether it is a number. Therefore, for example, if the above selection key is pressed at the time of transmission, the device can be made to recognize that it is an e-mail.

【0014】

In addition, the image data can be converted into e-mail data via a computer device or by itself so that the e-mail data can be transmitted via the computer device or by itself via the Internet, and a symbol constituting the e-mail address. The column is divided into a plurality of parts, and it is possible to register a symbol string for at least one part and select a desired symbol string. For example, by dividing the e-mail address into the organization name, the attribute of the organization, and the country name, and allowing multiple contents to be registered and one of them to be selected, the e-mail address can be entered quickly. ..

【0015】

In addition, the image data can be converted into e-mail data via a computer device or by itself so that the e-mail data can be transmitted via the computer device or by itself via the Internet, and the other party to a plurality of e-mail addresses. It is characterized in that e-mail data is sequentially transmitted first. That is, in manuscript transmission by e-mail, group transmission, batch transmission, and the like can be performed.

【0016】

In addition, the image data can be converted into e-mail data via a computer device or by itself so that the e-mail data can be transmitted via the computer device or by itself via the Internet, and with the other party of the e-mail address. The feature is that the recipients of the facsimile number can be specified in a mixed manner, and the email data is sent to the recipient of the e-mail address, and the facsimile image data is sent to the recipient of the facsimile number. .. That is, group transmission and batch transmission can be performed by mixing e-mail and facsimile.

【0017】

In addition, the image data can be converted into e-mail data via a computer device or by itself so that the e-mail data can be transmitted via the computer device or by itself via the Internet, and the other party is an Internet address or a facsimile. It is characterized in that it is provided with a means for automatically determining whether it is a number. This eliminates the need for the user to instruct one by one whether the other party is an Internet address or a facsimile number.

【0018】

In addition, the image data can be converted into e-mail data via a computer device or by itself so that the e-mail data can be transmitted via the computer device or by itself via the Internet, and the other party is an Internet address or a facsimile. It is characterized by having a means for indicating whether it is a number. For example, if the facsimile number and e-mail address registered in the key are sequentially displayed on the display unit by repeating the operation of the key, and the start key is pressed while the target facsimile number or e-mail address is displayed. , The transmission is made to the other party corresponding to the display.

【0019】

In addition, the image data can be converted into e-mail data via a computer device or by itself, and the e-mail data can be transmitted via the computer device or by itself via the Internet, and the e-mail data and facsimile image data can be transmitted. It is characterized in that it is provided with a display means for indicating which of the methods is used for transmission. As a result, the user can confirm whether the transmission is performed via the Internet or the communication is performed by a normal facsimile.

【0020】

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

The facsimile machine of the present invention includes a separate type in which the facsimile machine uses the Internet communication function of a personal computer and an integrated type in which the facsimile machine incorporates an Internet communication function. Hereinafter, the integrated form and the separated form will be described.

【0021】

(Integrated form) FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an integrated facsimile machine. This facsimile device converts the document reading unit 1 that constitutes the normal facsimile device part, the data compression unit 2 that compresses the scanned document data (generates G3 data by a method such as MH, MR, MMR, etc.), and the G3 data into a file. G3 file unit 3 to store G3 data, data decompression unit 4 to decompress G3 data, print unit 5 to print decompressed original data, FAX modem 6 to modify and demote transmitted / received data, NCU (network control) connected to public line The unit) 7, a display unit 8 for displaying predetermined contents, an operation unit 9 operated by the user, and a destination storage unit 10 are provided.

【0022】

Then, in order to enable communication via the Internet, a LAN interface 12 for connecting the facsimile machine to LAN 11, an e-mail file section 13 for holding e-mail data (e-mail file), and the above-mentioned G3 data file (hereinafter referred to as G3 data file). , G3 file) and a file conversion unit 14 that performs mutual conversion between an e-mail file, a switching unit 15 that switches whether the G3 file unit 3 is connected to the fax modem 6 or a file conversion unit 14, and a switching unit. The switching control unit 16 for controlling the switching operation of 15 is provided.

【0023】

Here, the message structure of an e-mail includes a body part which is a communication sentence and a header part which indicates a destination or a sender. Therefore, when transmitting an e-mail, the e-mail file is incorporated in the body portion, and the e-mail address of oneself or the e-mail address of the other party is automatically incorporated in the header portion.

【0024】

In the transmission process, the switching control unit 16 determines whether the input destination is an e-mail address or a facsimile number based on the destination information from the operation unit 9 or the destination storage unit 10, and the destination determines whether the input destination is an e-mail address or a facsimile number. When it is determined that the address is an e-mail address, the switching unit 15 connects the G3 file unit 3 and the file conversion unit 14 in order to convert the G3 data into e-mail data, while determining that the other party is a facsimile number. At that time, in order to perform facsimile transmission of the G3 file, the switching unit 15 connects the G3 file unit 3 and the fax modem unit 6.

【0025】

Further, the switching control unit 16 connects the G3 file unit 3 and the fax modem unit 6 in the switching unit 15 in the reception standby state, but receives by designating the other party from the receiving side. In the process, it operates as follows. That is, it is determined whether the input destination is an e-mail address or a facsimile number, and when it is determined that the other party is an e-mail address, the switching unit is used to convert the received e-mail data into facsimile image data. While connecting the G3 file unit 3 and the file conversion unit 14 in 15, when it is determined that the other party is a facsimile number, the switching unit 15 connects the G3 file unit 3 and the fax modem unit 6 in order to perform polling reception. Is designed to be connected.

【0026】

Of course, in the above transmission / reception using the Internet, Internet software (application software for transmitting / receiving files via the Internet) is automatically launched, processing is performed according to the software, and in the transmission / reception using the public line, the original facsimile function is used. The processing will be done according to. In addition, in the processing by the facsimile function, processing such as retry is performed when the line connection with the other party cannot be performed, and a display indicating that transmission could not be performed even after multiple retries or that the content was canceled is displayed. become.

【0027】

Whether the input destination is an e-mail address or a facsimile number can be determined, for example, as follows. Internet e-mail addresses are composed of English characters, "@", ".", Etc., and facsimile numbers are generally composed of numbers. Therefore, it is possible to immediately determine whether the characters constituting these addresses and numbers are alphabetic characters or numbers. In addition, the facsimile number may be added with a symbol such as the English letter "P" indicating the pause time for zero transmission, a hyphen or a space, but it is judged whether it is a facsimile number or not in consideration of such a thing. However, if it is not determined as a facsimile number, it may be determined to be an e-mail address. In addition, if there is no "@" and "." To display the demarcation point of the e-mail address, it is possible to judge that the e-mail address is not appropriate if the position or number is inappropriate. In this case, the display unit 3 can display an error (see FIG. 9).

【0028】

Further, in a normal facsimile machine that considers only facsimile communication, only a group of keys such as a numeric keypad is provided in the operation unit, and an English character key is not provided. In the facsimile function device of the present invention, means for inputting English characters and the like will be provided. This input means will be described in detail later.

【0029】

Next, the operation will be described. When it is determined in the transmission process that the other party is the other party via the Internet, the switching unit 15 connects the G3 file unit 3 and the file conversion unit 14, and the G3 data is converted into e-mail data and electronically. A mail file is created. Header information is added to this e-mail file, and the e-mail file is sent to the server 20 via the LAN interface 12 and LAN 11, and is sent to the other party via the Internet at the server 20.

【0030】

Further, in the reception process in which the other party is specified from the receiving side and the reception is performed, when it is determined that the input other party is the other party via the Internet, the switching unit 15 sets the G3 file unit 3 and the file conversion unit. 14 is connected, the received e-mail data is automatically converted to G3 data, and the data is further expanded and printed out.

【0031】

Therefore, even if the other party is a device connected via the Internet, the operation when using a normal facsimile machine, that is, the original is set in the reading unit 1 of the facsimile function device, and the other party is set in the operation unit 9. You can send by simply inputting and pressing the start key (not shown), and you will not bother the user with receiving. Furthermore, the troublesomeness of selecting which device to send the original document to is eliminated.

【0032】

As shown in FIG. 2, a data modem 30 may be connected to the e-mail file unit 13 to connect to the Internet via a public line, and the data modem 30 may be connected to the NCU 7. That is, in general, when an individual uses the Internet, he / she connects to a network service provider through a public line and is connected to the Internet by this provider. Therefore, such a form is supported.

【0033】

With such a configuration, when it is determined in the transmission process that the other party is the other party via the Internet, the G3 file facsimile device 3 and the file conversion unit 14 are connected by the switching unit 15 to send an e-mail. Will be transmitted using the Internet connected via a public line via the data modem 30.

【0034】

(Separate type form) FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a separate type facsimile machine. As shown in FIG. 3, when the input information indicating the other party indicates an e-mail address, the facsimile apparatus 100 of this embodiment uses the e-mail address and the G3 data which is the facsimile image data as a computer apparatus. It is designed to be sent to 101. Specifically, the facsimile function device 100 having this configuration is connected to the above-mentioned computer device 101 by a communication interface RS-232c or the like, and G3 data is converted into a computer device by the EIA standard CLASS1 or CLASS2 which is a facsimile modem standard. I am trying to transfer to 101.

【0035】

On the other hand, the computer device 101 has a function of converting the received G3 data into e-mail data and transmitting the e-mail data via the Internet based on the e-mail address.

【0036】

FIG. 4 shows the communication contents by the CLASS 1 and the processing contents in the computer device 101 at the time of transmission between the facsimile device 100 and the computer device 101. The computer device 101 is provided with facsimile software (PC-FAX), e-mail software (Mail), and software (Linker) that connects these two software.

【0037】

When the manuscript is set in the facsimile machine 100 and the e-mail address is input, the facsimile machine 100 sends a RING signal to the computer device 101. When the computer device 101 responds to the RING signal, the facsimile machine 100 gives a Command signal. In this Command signal, the facsimile software (PC-FAX) detects the mode of the e-mail address and extracts the e-mail address. In addition, as the above mode, a command to immediately send an e-mail is added. Next, when the computer device 101 responds, the facsimile device 100 again sends a RING signal to the computer device 101, and if there is a response, sends the manuscript information (G3 data) of the scanned document to the computer device 101.

【0038】

When the computer device 101 detects the end of Class 1 and acquires the received file name, the computer device 101 sets the e-mail address and further sets the sent file name. The above-mentioned received file name is a file name set by the facsimile software (PC-FAX) so that the linker can acquire the file created by the facsimile software (PC-FAX), and the transmitted file name is the file acquired by the Linker. Is the file name set by the Linker so that the e-mail software (Mail) can obtain. Then, the e-mail is sent by the e-mail software (Mail). Explaining with the block diagram of FIG. 3, the file conversion unit 14 converts G3 data into e-mail data and transmits this e-mail data via the Internet.

【0039】

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a facsimile machine having another configuration of a separate type. The facsimile machine 110 of FIG. 5 transmits G3 data to the computer device 111 when the input information indicating the other party indicates an e-mail address. The computer device 111 converts the G3 data into a file to create an e-mail, and transfers the e-mail to the facsimile function device 110 again via RS-232c. This transfer can be done by AT command. The facsimile function device 110 receives an e-mail and transmits the e-mail using the Internet connected by a public line. Therefore, the facsimile function device 110 of this embodiment includes the data modem 30, and the switching control unit 16 is set with a route from the file conversion unit 14 to the data modem 30. ..

【0040】

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a facsimile machine having another configuration of a separate type. The facsimile machine 120 of FIG. 6 transmits G3 data to the computer device 121 when the input information indicating the other party indicates an e-mail address. The computer device 121 converts the G3 data into a file to create an e-mail, and the e-mail is connected via a public line via the NCU 7 of the facsimile function device 120 connected to the data modem 30 included in the computer device 121. Send using the Internet. Therefore, the facsimile function device 120 of this embodiment does not need to include the data modem 30. On the other hand, the facsimile function device 120 and the computer device 121 are connected to the data modem 30 and the NCU 7 via a telephone modular jack in addition to the communication interface RS-232c.

【0041】

Now, the operation unit 9 and the display unit 3 in the above-mentioned separate type or integrated facsimile machine will be described in detail.

【0042】

FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a specific external configuration of the display unit 3 and the operation unit 9. The operation unit 9 is provided with keys that can function as a numeric keypad, one-touch key, electronic phone book key, speed dial key, group key, program key, batch dial key, etc., and the e-mail address can be directly input by these keys. You can enter in, or you can register and specify with one-touch or abbreviated function. For example, by pressing the MENU key on the operation unit 9 and pressing the 4th key (DIAL SETING) on the numeric keypad 9f, the facsimile number and e-mail address can be registered as the above-mentioned one-touch or electronic phone book. Registration mode can be set.

【0043】

In the electronic telephone book function, for example, the first letter A to Z of the other party is assigned to the ten keys 9f, the other party starting with the first letter is registered in each key, and the head of the key is linked to the operation of each key. With the function that the recipient name or e-mail address starting with a character is displayed sequentially on the display unit 3, and when the desired recipient is displayed, pressing the start key 9g automatically outputs the email address of that recipient. Yes, speed dial is a function that allows you to register and specify the e-mail address of the other party by operating the key that instructs speed registration and the ten key 9f, and the group function is a function that allows you to register and specify multiple e-mail addresses that have been set in advance. It is a function that determines a group in which the other party or the other party of the e-mail address and the facsimile number coexists, and when the group is specified, it is automatically sent and output to multiple other parties belonging to that group, and the program function is , It is a function to set and hold various conditions (for example, original resolution, time, etc.) when sending to a specific destination (s), and the batch function is a function to combine multiple transmission processes. It is a function to be performed.

【0044】

With the one-touch key 9a, 35 destinations can be registered. The data storage of the other party has already been described, but the other party's storage unit 10 performs the data storage. Not only the facsimile number but also the e-mail address can be registered in the other party. E-mail addresses can be registered not only with one-touch keys but also with other keys. The one-touch key 9a is designed to function as a symbol input key for letters a to z, spaces, hyphens (-), at signs (@), and periods (.). You can also enter the Internet address directly by operating the key.

【0045】

Further, the symbol string constituting the e-mail address is divided into a plurality of parts, and the symbol string for each part can be registered and a desired symbol string can be selected. That is, among the keys constituting the one-touch key 9a, there are a key 9c in which "@organization name" is registered, a key 9d in which ".organization attribute" is registered, and a key 9e in which ".country name" is registered. First, the one-touch key 9a is input as an English character input mode, and the e-mail address can be input easily and quickly by sequentially operating the above-mentioned "@organization name" key and the like. For example, by repeatedly pressing the key 9c in which a part of the e-mail address such as "@organization name" is registered, a plurality of pre-registered "@organization names" are sequentially selected and displayed on the display unit 3. It may be displayed, or it may be configured so that a part of the e-mail address such as "@organization name" can be registered with the abbreviated key or the like, and the key 9c and the abbreviated key are both operated in advance. It may be configured so that the registered @ organization name can be selected.

【0046】

In the display unit 3, which method of transmission, e-mail data transmission or facsimile image data transmission, is displayed. The method can be determined by the determination of the switching control unit 16, but for example, when the E-MAIL key 9b is pressed for transmission, the user can send the manuscript by e-mail. Therefore, the switching control unit 16 can recognize that the other party is an Internet address in the operation status of the above E-MAIL key 9b regardless of the other party information.

【0047】

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process for registering the other party with the one-touch key. In particular, the process for automatically determining whether the other party is an e-mail address or a facsimile number and registering the other party. is there. In the key input operation for registering the other party by the user (step 1), it is determined whether or not the other party is a facsimile number based on the input data (step 2). As mentioned earlier, this judgment can be made by, for example, whether the other party has an alphabetic number. If the judgment is Yes, the data entered as the other party is registered as a facsimile number (step 3). On the other hand, if NO, the data entered as the recipient is registered as an e-mail address (step 4). If the judgment is already made at the time of registration as described above, the judgment at the time of transmission can be omitted.

【0048】

The flowchart of FIG. 9 shows a processing example in which a facsimile number or an e-mail address is not determined at the time of registration, and here, in particular, an example is given in the case of checking an e-mail address. The same check may be performed in the registration of the fax number of the other party (step 11), but the check is not particularly shown here. When the e-mail address of the other party is registered (step 12), it is determined whether or not the e-mail address entered in step 12 is correct (step 13). For example, as mentioned earlier, it can be judged by the position and number of "@" and ".". If the e-mail address is correct, the process ends normally, and if it is not correct, an error is displayed on the display unit 3, prompting the user to enter the e-mail address, and the process returns to step 12.

【0049】

The flowchart of FIG. 10 shows, for example, the flow of transmission processing when determining the data of the other party registered in the one-touch key and automatically determining whether to perform facsimile transmission or transmission via the Internet. That is, after setting the document (step 21) and pressing the one-touch key (step 22), when a few seconds have passed or the start key is pressed (steps 23 and 24), whether or not the other party is a facsimile number is determined. Judgment (step 25), if the other party is a facsimile number, send a fax (step 26), and if the other party is not a facsimile number, determine that the other party is a recipient by e-mail and send an e-mail (step 27). ).

【0050】

In the flowchart of FIG. 11, while the flowchart of FIG. 10 automatically determines whether the recipient is a facsimile number or an e-mail address and sends the fax, the facsimile transmission or the e-mail transmission is performed based on the manual operation of the user. I try to do it. Here, it is assumed that, for example, one facsimile number and one e-mail address are registered in each key constituting the one-touch key. When the manuscript is set (step 31) and the one-touch key is pressed (step 32), the facsimile number of the other party registered in that key is displayed on the display unit 3, and when the start key is pressed in this state (step 31). 33) Perform facsimile transmission (step 36). On the other hand, when the one-touch key is pressed again (step 34), the display content is changed and the e-mail address of the other party is displayed on the display unit 3, and the start key is pressed (step 35), the e-mail address is displayed. An email is sent to.

【0051】

The flowchart of FIG. 12 shows the processing contents when the character string constituting the e-mail address is directly input and transmitted. Set the manuscript (step 41), set the one-touch key to English character mode, and enter the destination name in English characters (step 42). The input contents are displayed on the display unit 3. Next, press the key 9c where "@organization name" is registered, and when the target organization name is displayed (step 44), press the key 9d where ".organization attribute" is registered next, and press the key 9d where ".organization attribute" is registered. When the attribute name to be displayed is displayed (step 45), then press the key 9e where ".country name" is registered, and when the target country name is displayed, press the start key. As a result, the e-mail address specified by the above operation is sent (step 49).

【0052】

[Effect of the invention]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to select either the Internet or a public line other than the Internet to send and receive a manuscript with a simple operation, and to transmit the manuscript via the Internet. It has the effect of improving the operation and usability.

[Simple explanation of drawings]

[Figure 1]

It is a block diagram which shows an example of the facsimile apparatus of this invention.

[Figure 2]

It is a block diagram which shows another example of the facsimile apparatus of this invention.

[Fig. 3]

It is a block diagram which shows another example of the facsimile apparatus of this invention.

[Fig. 4]

It is explanatory drawing which shows the processing content at the time of transmission of the facsimile apparatus of FIG.

[Fig. 5]

It is a block diagram which shows another example of the facsimile apparatus of this invention.

[Fig. 6]

It is a block diagram which shows another example of the facsimile apparatus of this invention.

[Fig. 7]

It is a top view which shows the operation part and the display part of the facsimile apparatus of this invention.

[Fig. 8]

It is a flowchart which shows the partner registration process of this invention.

[Fig. 9]

It is a flowchart which shows the partner registration process of this invention.

[Fig. 10]

It is a flowchart which shows the processing content which performs the transmission by designating the other party of this invention.

[Fig. 11]

The processing contents of performing transmission by specifying the destination of the present invention Furochi shows a chart.

[Fig. 12]

It is a flowchart which shows the processing content which performs the transmission by designating the other party of this invention.

[Fig. 13]

It is a block diagram which shows the apparatus for performing the document transmission by the conventional Internet.

[Fig. 14]

It is a block diagram which showed a general facsimile apparatus.

[Fig. 15]

It is a top view which showed the operation part of a general facsimile apparatus.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Reader 2 Data compression unit 3 G3 file part 4 Data expansion section 5 Print section 6 FAX modem section 7 NCU 9 Operation unit 10 Destination memory 11 LAN 12 LAN interface 13 E-mail file section 14 File conversion unit 15 Switching unit 16 Switching control unit 19 Image / Email File Converter 20 servers 22 scanner