JP2728189B2 - Information processing device - Google Patents

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Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an information processing device using a force device. [0002] Conventionally, telephones and facsimile machines have been
An integrated desk-top facsimile machine is commercially available.
You. Also, using a commercially available personal computer, etc.
Word processing software for processing documents, personal
Connect a modem to the computer and communicate over a public line
Programs that can perform
By using these, personal computers
Data communication, document processing, and the like. [0003] However, all of the above
Functions of telephones, facsimile machines and document processing equipment
There is no one that realizes functions such as
For example, for a personal computer
Noh programs on floppy disks and hard disks
The operation had to be troublesome. The present invention has been made in view of the above conventional example.
In one device, for example, a telephone, a facsimile device and
Can be used as a document processing device, etc., and is extremely simple
Information processing that can switch those functions with simple operation
It is intended to provide a device. Further, according to the present invention, there is provided a print processing system having a certain function.
Other functions, such as receiving a facsimile,
When the printing process is requested, the function currently executing the printing process is canceled.
Information for printing such as facsimile reception without notice
It is an object to provide a processing device. [0006] In order to achieve the above object,
The information processing apparatus of the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, a plurality of independent functions including at least the communication function
Information processing device that can select and execute
Output control means for controlling the output means, and
Display that displays display data according to the function at the time of execution
Means, and said output function is controlled via a communication line.
If a request to output data to the means is received,
Controlling the output means using the output control means.
The data supplied through the communication line
Stored in a stage, and any function can be
When the output means is not controlled, the communication
Data stored in the storage means should not be stored.
Output to the output means under the control of the output control means.
Control means for controlling the power supply and supply via the communication line.
Information indicating that the stored data has been stored in the storage means.
Information to the display data based on the arbitrary function
Display control means for displaying on the display means.
And With the above arrangement, the communication function can be performed via the communication line.
Request to output data to the output control means
The output means is being controlled using the output control means
When storing data supplied via that communication line
Means and output any function using output control means
When not controlling the means, supply via the communication line
Output control means without storing the data to be stored in the storage means.
Control to output to the output means by the control of
That the data supplied via the storage device is stored in the storage means
Is added to display data based on any function.
It operates to display on the display means. Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Examples will be described in detail. [Explanation of the whole apparatus (FIG. 1)] FIG.
It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a control unit for controlling the entire apparatus.
CPUs such as microprocessors and various I / O ports
To output control signals and data signals to each part,
Control by inputting control signals and data signals from each part
ing. Reference numeral 2 denotes a CRT display unit, on which various screens are displayed.
Menu, document information and images read by the image reader 7.
Page data is displayed. 3 is provided on CRT 2
Transparent pressure-sensitive touch panel, which can be
By pressing, item input and coordinates on CRT2
Position input and the like can be performed. 4 is an FM (Frequency Modulation) sound source
The voice information and sound input from the telephone handset.
Music information created by a music editor, etc.
The data is stored in the storage device 12 as digital data.
These are read from a memory or the like to perform FM modulation.
Electric signal from sound source 4 is converted to audible sound by speaker 5
Is done. Printer 6 is a serial thermal transfer printer
And prints facsimile information on thermal paper
A printer unit including both line printers. 7 is Hara
Image reader that reads and inputs manuscript data photoelectrically
In the middle of the recording paper transport path of the thermal transfer printer
And reads facsimile originals and various originals.
Reference numeral 8 denotes a facsimile of the original data read by the image reader 7.
Millimeter transmission or receiving the received facsimile signal
This is a facsimile (FAX) transmitting / receiving unit to be restored. 9 is
Various telephone functions such as normal telephone function and answering machine function
This is the telephone department. Reference numeral 10 denotes a system program or a manager program.
Programs and other application programs, etc.
ROM for storing character fonts and dictionaries, and external storage
Application program loaded from device 12
And document information as well as memory including video RAM, etc.
FIG. 2 shows a memory map of the memory 10. 11
Is a keyboard for inputting document information and various commands, etc.
The keyboard 11 indicates the position on the screen of the CRT 2
A joystick or the like is provided. 12 is my
External storage devices such as black floppy disks and hard disks
In this external storage device, document information, music or voice information is stored.
Information, user application programs, etc.
You. [Explanation of Memory Map (FIG. 2)] FIG.
3 is a diagram showing a memory map of a memory 10 of FIG. In the figure, 200 is stored in the ROM of the memory 10.
Shows the programs and data that are
Operation program (OS) for the entire system
Includes system programs, task management for each program
It has a manager program to perform. Also this R
As will be described later, the OM section includes the print density and speed of the printer.
Environment setting program for setting speaker volume
Or a message board program that sends a message of various information to the user,
Telephone program to execute telephone function, facsimile function
Facsimile programs and other word processors
Program, touch panel cleaning program, etc.
I have. [0013] Further, in the ROM section, a kana-kanji conversion term is stored.
Character fonts that store letters and character pattern information are stored
Have been. Reference numeral 201 denotes a memory immediately after the start of the apparatus.
10 shows a data configuration of ten RAM units. 202 is R
Data area (W) used by the program of the OM section
Reference numeral 203 denotes an external storage device 1 such as a disk.
2 is an area for storing the program loaded from Step 2.
A video R 204 stores data to be displayed on the CRT 2.
AM area. In this video RAM area 204
Video for multiple screens so that multiple windows can be displayed
A RAM is provided. 205 is a music editor program and alert
System function program in an external storage device 12 such as a disk.
Diagram showing the state of the RAM when loaded on the RAM
In the empty area 203 indicated by 201, these programs
Are stored, and the data
The rear is set. [Description of Appearance of Apparatus (FIG. 3)] FIG.
It is a view. In the figure, reference numeral 320 denotes a CRT screen on which various menus are displayed.
And displays information such as text, graphic information, and document information. This CRT image
The touch panel 3 is installed on the surface 320,
The coordinates are obtained by pressing the surface of the touch panel 3 with a finger or the like.
Input and item specification input can be performed. 321 is a device
Used when the phone acts as a phone
It is. The keyboard 11 is detachable from the main pair via a cord.
To connect various document information and various data
It can be carried out. The keyboard 11 has coordinates
Joysticks and various function keys for input are provided.
Have been. Reference numeral 323 denotes a micro flow as an external storage device.
This is the insertion port of the puppy. Reference numeral 214 denotes a record printed by the thermal transfer printer unit.
Document 207 read by recording paper 207 or image reader 7
The paper loading section where the document is placed
The recording paper is discharged from the upper part of the apparatus. Also receive facsimile
Recorded by a thermal line printer
The thermal paper is located behind the rear of the device below the paper
Is discharged toward [Explanation of Program System (FIG. 4)] FIG.
Management program that manages each program in the device
(Hereinafter referred to as manager) and other functional programs
FIG. Manager program diagram
Execution and execution of multiple function programs (tasks)
Task management program that switches line programs
Lamb. The operation of each of these function programs is described below.
This will be described with reference to the operation of the manager program. [Explanation of Manager (FIGS. 5 and 6)] FIGS.
It is a schematic flowchart which shows operation | movement of a manager. First, in step S1, the power of the apparatus is turned off.
Look at it. When the power is turned off, the process proceeds to step S2,
The data immediately before the power is turned off is stored in the external storage device 12.
If the power is not turned off, the process proceeds to step S3,
Any of the main menu displayed on CRT2
Is instructed from the touch panel 3. Main menu
Step when one menu function is indicated by menu
Proceeding to S4, the program of the function designated by the user is performed.
Start the system. In step S5, it is determined whether a telephone call has been received.
Check, if there is an incoming call, proceed to step S6 to activate the telephone function.
Perform the action. Similarly, in step S7, the facsimile signal is received.
Check if there is a call, and if there is an incoming call, facsimile in step S8.
Activate the reception of the simm signal and perform facsimile reception.
U. In step S9, it is determined whether the time specified by the time has come.
Investigate, specify the time, and when the time comes, step
Proceeds to S10, where the program for the reservation function activated at that time
Start the ram. This time specification function is, for example,
Fax timer transmission, wake-up call or alert
And so on. In step S11, the hand of the telephone
Check if set 321 was picked up and
In step S12, a telephone function program is started.
You. In addition, these steps S6, S8, S10 and step
At the start of step S12, the program
Phone and various data are temporarily stored.
When the function (including sending or sending process) is completed,
You can return to the program. In step S13, a key is pressed from the keyboard 11.
Check whether there is an input, and if there is a key input, step S
At 14, the input key code is passed to the function in operation. one
On the other hand, in step S15, the user
If any part other than the key is pressed, the
Pass the pressed position of the touch panel 3 to the function program
You. As described above, the manager has various triggers.
(Event) and the corresponding function (program)
The next event is started immediately after a certain function is started.
Searched and activated independently of the active function
Can be executed. So, for example, during a word processor
If you pick up the handset and there is an incoming call, it will be immediately displayed on the phone
In turn, the phone function is activated. [Explanation of Tool Box Function (FIGS. 7 to 10)] FIGS. 7 to 10
6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the tool box function. this
Toolbox function is performed in various functions, for example, currently running
Help message (operation explanation display) for a function
Cut and paste data etc. created in Noh,
Make the data available for other functions
be able to. Tool box icon displayed on CRT2
Toolbox function starts when the user touches the button
In step S20, the tool box window is opened and the CRT is opened.
2 is displayed. Then, in step S21, the user
The icon indicating the end is specified by the touch panel 3
And if an end instruction is input, step S22
To close the toolbox window and end the toolbox function. In step S23, the user inputs a help icon
Touch the button to select the function currently operating in step S24.
Help message (function explanation, etc.) on CRT2
indicate. And these operations are performed by step S25.
It continues until the end of the help function is instructed. Step
The end icon of the help message is indicated in step S25.
Then, in step S26, the help message is deleted and the current
Return to the current function screen. In steps S27 to S29, CR
When the copy icon on the display screen of T2 is touched, the current icon is touched.
Extract and save data within the function currently running, and
Alternatively, the data can be used repeatedly by other functions
I do. In steps S30 to S32, the paste icon is
Indicates that the data that has already been extracted is currently being executed.
The function attached to the function (to enable the function) is activated.
Make. In the copy operation, the original data remains
However, in the delete operation shown below, the original data is
It disappears. Similarly, in steps S33 to S35,
Allows you to delete the data specified by the function
You. When specifying these copy, paste and delete functions,
If the icon is dimmed, the current function is active.
Indicates that the function cannot be used.
Proceed to the next step without doing anything. In step S36, the calculator icon is touched.
The calculator's operation panel is displayed on the CRT 2 and touched.
Touch the key position displayed from the touch panel 3.
Thus, it can be used in the same way as a normal calculator. This operation is
In step S39 until the user inputs the cancel icon.
Continue with. Step S41 is a micro floppy
Is automatically inserted from the insertion slot 323 to the outside of the main body.
And step S43 is a process in which the user
It is a program deletion icon of the area. This program
Removal from floppy or hard disk to memory
Application programs loaded and executed
With other programs on the disc and execute
In order to remove these programs, for example
Wake-up call, answering machine function and alarm clock
Function programs, etc., and created by the user
Register various programs on the disc and copy them
Loading into a free area of the internal memory 10 for execution
Is also possible. Note that this program deletion function is
Menu is displayed only when the menu is displayed. [Description of Environment Setting Process (FIG. 11)] FIG.
In the flowchart showing the setting process of the usage environment, the environment setting
The environment setting screen is displayed on CRT2 when the
You. The environment setting referred to here is the telephone number of the apparatus.
No., setting of the darkening timer to set the darkening time of the screen, key
If the key on board 11 is held down,
Key interval time for the key repeat function where
Settings, print density settings of the printer 6, and music and voice information.
Volume adjustment of the speaker 5 that outputs the information. [Explanation of Message Board Function (FIGS. 12 to 14)] FIGS.
14 is a flowchart for explaining the message board function. This message board means that a certain operator
Messages to the operator, eg during facsimile transmission / reception
If an error occurs in the
It informs the perlator. FIG. 12 is a schematic flowchart of the message board function.
Then, as shown in steps S52 to S56,
The sender's name and recipient's name by the user (operator)
Register on the message board by specifying the message and entering the message
You can read the message addressed to yourself from the message board.
Wear. Then, the message confirmed by seeing is confirmed in steps S58 and S58.
9 and erased by the printer 7
The printing of the words can be performed in steps S60 and S61. As shown in steps S62 to S65,
If the message board is already full, step S
63 sends all previous message messages to the printer 7 automatically.
The message is dynamically output, and the storage area of the message board is cleared in step S64.
Rear. And this message is newly registered as message data.
Record and save. In this way, the operator can use the printed
If you stick the paper beside the main unit, it will be erased from the memory 10.
Checking the deleted message data by another operator
Can be. FIG. 13 shows the input of a recipient name in the message function.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing, and FIG.
It is a flowchart of a process. The input of these names is performed by the receiver or the sender.
If it is already registered in the list, touch panel 3
You only need to touch the field of
From the keyboard 11, use the same kana kanji as the message
This indicates that input can be performed by conversion or the like. [Explanation of telephone function (FIGS. 15 to 17, FIG. 18, FIG. 1)
9)] FIG. 15 to FIG. 17, FIG. 18 and FIG.
In the flowchart described, this function is
When the handset 321 is picked up,
It is activated by When the telephone function is started, a push on the CRT 2 is performed.
A button is displayed (step S70), and step S
When the number on the screen is designated by the touch panel 3 at 72,
If the telephone is picked up in steps S73 and S74
Proceed to step S75 (if in the on-hook state)
Outputs the signal corresponding to the input number to the telephone line and
multiply. This phone function is a normal phone function, for example,
Equipped with on-hook, redial and music on hold functions
The touch panel 3 and the handset 321
It can be operated just like a telephone. Further, this function includes steps S86 and S87.
There is a phone book function as shown in, which displays the phone book
And touch the other party on the phone book from the touch panel 3.
Call the other party
Can be done. FIGS. 18 and 19 show the telephone function in FIG.
7 is a flowchart illustrating the environment setting of step S77.
You. This environment setting includes setting of hooking time,
Music on hold melody setting, telephone ring tone setting,
Set the ringer volume for the talker, set the speaker volume, and
Reception mode such as telephone or auto facsimile mode
Is set. [Description of Facsimile Transmission / Reception Function (FIGS. 20 to 27)]
20 to 27 show facsimile transmission / reception in this apparatus.
This function is a flowchart explaining the function.
In response to a signal reception or transmission instruction (including timer transmission)
Started by the manager. When sending a facsimile, the original is
And read into the facsimile signal.
Sent. Note that the phone number of the other party when sending
You can enter numbers as in the case of
It may be instructed by book. Note that this facsimile transmission function has a normal function.
Functions provided in facsimile machines, such as broadcast
Communication, timer transmission, confidential transmission, polling transmission and standard,
Functions such as transmission mode settings such as fine and photo modes
include. These functions have already been known.
Therefore, it will be described only with reference to a flowchart. FIGS. 22 and 23 show a facsimile transmission function.
6 is a flowchart of setting an extended function in the first embodiment. Here, automatic redialing and transmission original
Automatically fill out the first page with the name of the recipient and sender
A function to attach a cover, and the sender information at the top of each page
Various functions such as a filling function and a report function can be executed.
Noh. FIG. 24 shows selection of a broadcast member to be transmitted by broadcast.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the processing, and FIG.
(Timer transmission) flowchart, FIG. 26 is polling
It is a flowchart of transmission. These operations are known.
Therefore, the description is omitted. FIG. 27 shows a process of receiving a facsimile signal.
The flowchart in FIG.
When a x-similar signal is received, the line
Check if the printer is in use. Step if not in use
In steps S801 to S804, the heat is applied to the roll of thermal paper.
Print the received fax image. Then, step S8
If there is a reception error in step 04, a message is sent in step S805
The occurrence of a facsimile reception error is recorded on the board. In step S800, the line printer is
If it is used by the program, step S8
06 to the received data of the facsimile in step S808
It is stored in a file on the disk of the external storage device 12.
Upon completion of the reception, the process proceeds to step S809, and the message
Record receipt on board. Thus written on the message board
The inserted data is displayed in the upper right corner of the CRT screen.
If there is an error during reception in step S808, step
Proceeding to step S805, a message indicating that an error has occurred is displayed on the message board.
Record This facsimile function is used in the background.
, So warp even while receiving a facsimile signal
B) Document information can be input by the function. [Description of Word Processor Function] FIGS.
This function is a schematic flow chart of the
The program is specified from the touch panel 3 in the main menu.
It is started by being done. In steps S92 and S93, the keyboard
Convert the input character code to Kana-Kanji, and mix
Create a sentence. In steps S94 and S95, a document
Character string such as display mode and input mode of edit screen when input
Perform the initial setting before inputting. In steps S96 and S97
Select the character type and specify the range of the character string on the edit screen.
To change the character type of the character string in that range. Step S9
8. In S99, when the edit button display is touched,
And perform editing operations such as right alignment and centering. S
In steps S100 and S101, saving and reading of document information
Is performed, and in steps S102 and S103, tables and pictures are created.
Is performed, and in steps S104 and S105,
Execute printing and the like. FIGS. 30 and 31 show steps S9 in FIG.
9 is a schematic flowchart of an editing process of No. 9; Here, the specified line is right justified, left justified,
Centering, tab set, page break, character search, etc.
Collection processing. FIG. 32 is a tabulation of step S103 of FIG.
Flowchart of formation and drawing processing, and FIGS. 33 to 3
5 is a flowchart of a table creation process, and FIG. 36 is a drawing process.
3 is a schematic flowchart of FIG. The table creation processing of FIGS. 33 to 35 is started.
First, a table of 8 rows and 3 columns is tentatively displayed on the screen,
Move the cursor to the position of one row and one column. After this, the position of the table
Change or enter characters or numbers at the position indicated by the cell cursor.
Force, change the character type of each cell, change the frame,
Table data corresponding to line type change, line pitch change instruction, etc.
Create. FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the drawing process.
Select the line type of the picture, the shape, and the pattern in the shape, and
The position, size, shape, etc. of the figure using the drawing cursor
Instruct. It also enlarges / reduces the specified figure.
be able to. FIGS. 37 to 39 show steps S10 of FIG.
5 is a schematic flowchart of format setting and print processing of No. 5; Here, the page to be formatted is specified and
Paper size, print position and number of characters / lines
Further, a vertical and horizontal format is input. With this information,
Out screen is changed. In addition, with partial printing and pages
Printing or the like can be specified. The feature of this apparatus is that the printer unit 6
Is equipped with two printers.
Indicating which of the two printers should be used for printing
can do. In addition, the printing function of this machine
Printing on other facsimile machines through the
Input documents while printing on plain paper with a transfer printer.
It is configured to be able to. [Description of Touch Panel Cleaning Function (FIG. 40)] FIG.
Flow chart showing processing in touch panel 3 in cleaning mode
This function is specified by the main menu and executed
Is done. The operator touches the touch panel 3 by hand.
Touched, fingerprints and the like are attached, and the surface of touch panel 3
Come dirty. Therefore, the surface of the touch panel 3 is operated.
When the touch panel is wiped with a cloth or the like, the pressure applied to the touch panel 3
Input of various function instructions etc. against the operator's will
Is done. In order to prevent this,
When the cleaning mode is specified, a doll icon is displayed on the screen.
Display and move the touch panel except for the position of the icon.
By ignoring the input by channel 3, the touch panel
In order to prevent erroneous input during cleaning of 3
is there. In FIG. 40, when the cleaning mode is instructed,
Display the start screen from which all function menus are deleted. Soshi
And display the doll icon on the screen and slightly
Move in one direction. And the icon was touched
Check if the icon is touched, stop for 1 second,
When the icon is touched again, the cleaning mode ends.
But once touched to indicate another position on the screen,
The icon is moved to that position and displayed. like this
Unless the icon position is touched twice in a row,
The cleaning mode does not end and the icons continue to move on the screen
I can. [Description of Program Management Function (FIG. 41)] FIG.
It is a schematic flowchart of a program management function. Here, the external storage device 12
Stored on a floppy disk or hard disk, etc.
Read program or delete from memory 10
The program stored in the disk
Is displayed. 1 of this icon
One is instructed by the operator from the touch panel 3
And store the program in a free area of the memory 10.
Check that there is only an
Read the program from the disk and load it
You. If there is not enough free space in the memory 10, the memory
Display shortage. [Description of Sheet Management Function (FIGS. 42 and 43)] FIG. 42
And FIG. 43 is a schematic flowchart of the sheet management function.
Stored on a hard disk or micro floppy disk
The management of various data that is being done. Here, a large number stored in the disk
Is displayed in several folders, and one
Specify a folder to display or duplicate all data for that folder.
Copying, moving, deleting, etc. can be performed. This hol
A folder is a holder for documents stored in a cabinet.
(Bunch), and the holder contains, for example, a phone book or music.
Data or answering tape for answering machines and travel alerts
A sheet including document data such as a report is included. [Description of Music Editor Function (FIGS. 44 to 47)] FIG.
FIGS. 4 to 47 show one of the application programs.
It is a schematic flowchart of a music editor function. This function is implemented in the RAM area of the memory 10.
Program has been loaded and the main menu
It starts when a line is specified. Opening the program
When the start is instructed, the screen becomes the editing screen of the music editor.
Here, the music performance channel, key signature, time signature,
Rhythm, volume, instrument type, tone, etc.
When the displayed key is touched, the
The corresponding note is input on the staff notation. Thus, the input of the musical note is completed, and the performance
When you touch the icon, the input
Notes are played. This music information can be saved
To play music that is already saved
It is also possible. The music information created here is stored in the tool box.
Cut out by function, call the target function, and sound
By attaching music information, for example, music for answering machines
And can also be used as music for music on hold.
To perform this operation, touch the tool box icon to
Switch and paste switch to specify the range of the note.
Extract note information to the outside, and use that note information
You can do this by activating and registering a new function.
You. [Description of Alarm Function (FIGS. 48 and 49)] FIG.
And FIG. 49 is a flowchart of an alarm function setting process.
FIG. Here, the alarm time, output sound and output
Set the image data to be played
If music data has been cut out by the editor,
Register as a user sound and use the image editor described later.
If image data has been cut out,
Is defined as a user image. FIG. 50 shows the time when the alarm is set.
The flowchart showing the alarm sounding process when
is there. At the set time, the intro is set to about 1 to
Outputs for 2 seconds, approx.
Run for 2 seconds. And background music
Starts the sound of the BGM (BGM), and is input by the user.
Display the comment and image data that was
Indication is input, sound output ends, or other
Continue until the event occurs. FIG. 51 shows a case where a plurality of devices are set at a certain time.
Is a flowchart showing a process when a function is reserved.
is there. In this case, in step S110,
Call function is checked first and the wake-up call
If the function is set, it is executed in step S111.
You. Next, in step S112, the alarm function is checked.
If the alarm function is set, step S11
3 is executed. In step S114, the facsimile
Check if timer transmission is reserved, and
If so, the facsimile is transmitted in step S115.
U. After execution of steps S111, 113, and 115 described above
Is the reserved list of those already executed in step S116
Delete from Then, reservation is made at the same time in step S117.
Check if the list is empty and keep it until the reservation list is empty.
The above process is repeatedly executed. [Explanation of User Dictionary Function (FIGS. 52 to 55)] FIG.
2 to 55 are schematic diagrams of the user dictionary and the external character font function.
It is a low chart. Here, the user registers words, searches and
Registration, deletion, and user-defined characters.
User dictionaries can be added or deleted. [Description of Morning Call Function (FIGS. 56 to 5)
8)] FIGS. 56 and 57 show the wake-up call setting function.
It is a flowchart which shows a schematic process. When this function is started, a wake-up call
A screen appears and the call message is loaded. Record
The sound switch is touched and the handset is picked up and played
When the switch is touched, audio from the handset
Recording starts. This recording can be performed for up to 15 seconds,
Called message etc. by pasting function of tool box
It is cut out as a message and the wake-up call message
Used as sage. And the wake-up call
By entering the telephone number of the other party on the day and time,
The setting of the wake-up call function is completed. FIG. 58 shows the operation of the wake-up call function.
FIG. Here, the telephone line is used at the designated time.
If not, call the callee and send a message
Message is sent. At this time, 30 minutes have passed since the telephone line
Even if the device is still in use, or even if the other party
If you cannot answer the call, record that fact on the message board and
Display in the upper right corner of the face. [Explanation of Phone Book Function (FIG. 59, FIGS. 60 to 62)] FIG.
9 is a flowchart showing an outline of the telephone directory function. After the telephone directory screen is displayed, the index switch
When the key is touched, the data starting with the touched character
(Name etc.) is displayed. Then, each data is
When touched, detailed data of the data, such as name and
The talk number, facsimile number, comment, etc. are displayed.
You. FIGS. 60 to 62 show files in the telephone directory function.
Flow chart of the function switch function and tool box function
It is. Here, the telephone directory on the sheet is loaded into the memory.
Phonebook, modify or delete phonebook in memory and
Perform operations such as saving to [Image Editor Function (FIGS. 63 to 65)] FIG.
FIG. 65 to FIG. 65 are flowcharts showing the outline processing of the image editor function.
It is a chart. Here, the character switch is touched to select
Character mode for inputting characters in the
You can input characters using characters, etc.
Can be used to input figures. Furthermore, editing and transferring image data
You can move, copy, enlarge and reduce. Also image scanner
Read image data by touch, touch print switch
Can perform a printing operation or the like. [Description of Answering Machine Function (FIGS. 66 to 75, 76)]
Fig. 66 shows the voice recording from a tape recorder and the answering machine
The schematic configuration of the main part of the device with functions that can be used for
In the block diagram, the same parts as those in FIG.
Is omitted. In the figure, reference numeral 15 denotes an audio data stored in the memory 10.
A decompression unit 16 for long playback is provided by a microphone 17 or a telephone.
Sound that compresses the audio information input from the handset 321
The voice information is compressed here by the voice data compression
Into a memory signal and an external storage device 12.
Stored in the folder 14. The memory 10 stores system programs and money.
Ja programs and other application programs
ROM 120 for storing programs, character fonts, etc.
And a ROM for storing a dictionary and a dictionary, etc.
Used as a rear and from the external storage device 12
Loaded application programs, document information and
And a RAM unit for storing audio information and the like. Also R
The AM is an audio data area that stores digital audio data.
A including the video RAM and the like to be displayed on CRT2
I have. Reference numeral 12 denotes a micro floppy or hard disk.
External storage device such as a network, and a document is stored in the external storage device 12.
It includes a holder 14 for storing information, voice information, etc.,
In addition, the external storage device 12 stores a user application.
Program and the like are stored. FIG. 67 shows the holder 14 and other function programs.
FIG. The holder 14 has a plurality of
It can be accessed from each function, and one holder has
Includes multiple data sheets, each data sheet
The sheet contains music data, image data, and text (described later).
-Voice data and various sentences recorded by the precoder function
Various data such as book data and telephone directory are included. FIGS. 68 and 69 show a tape recorder according to the embodiment.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a schematic process of a DA function. This function program is usually stored in the external storage device 1
2 floppy disk, etc.
Is loaded into an empty area of the memory 10 and the main menu
From the touch panel 3 on the screen, select the tape recorder function
It is started by touching the touch panel. When this program is started, step S4
01, the tape recorder with no cassette tape attached is C
RT2 is displayed on the screen of RT2.
A cassette tape is displayed on the outside of the recorder (FIG. 7).
2). Next, in step S404, the recorder shown in FIG.
The cassette display outside of is touched by the touch panel 3.
The cassette tape is recorded in step S405.
(FIG. 73), and at this time,
The audio that is virtually recorded on the cassette tape
Read the data from the data sheet of the holder 14 and
The data is stored in the audio data area 121 of the file 10. FIG. 74 shows a cassette recorder in a cassette recorder.
This shows a state where the lamp is set. In step S406, the recording key of the recorder
When (REC) is touched, the mode switches to the recording mode,
Proceeding to step S407, recording is started. This recording operation is
Audio data input from the microphone 17 etc.
16 for compression and digitization and storing in the memory 10
Things. In step S408, the reproduction key (PLA
If (Y) is touched, the cassette face is touched in step S409.
The loop is regenerated. This is the compressed
The digital audio data in the audio data area 121 is
The data is expanded by the data expansion unit 15 and reproduced. At step S410, the fast forward key (SKI
P), the rewind key (SKIP) is
When touched, in steps S411 and S413, respectively.
Fast forward, rewind, etc. are executed. In step S414, the erase key (ERAS
If (E) is touched, the memory 10
From the audio data area 121 or the external storage device 12
Erase data. In step S416, the stop key (ST
When (OP) is touched, recording and re-recording are performed in step S417.
Stop operations such as raw, fast forward, and rewind. Step S4
The eject key (EJECT) is touched at 18.
Or the cassette tape in the recorder is touched
And the cassette tape in step S419.
From the memory 10 and the external storage device 1
2 is written in the holder 14. FIG. 70 shows the steps of FIGS. 68 and 69 (A).
Of the cassette tape setting process in step S405
It is. In step S420, the audio data file of the holder
Voice data from memory file in voice data area of memory 10
121. Then, in step S423, FIG.
Position of the cassette outside the cassette recorder
5 bits on the screen of the CRT 2 in the direction. Soshi
Wait about 5/100 seconds at step S424
Returning to step S421, the cassette tape is
To see if it has moved to the mounting position. Thus, the cassette table
The head is moved toward the mounting position, and
Proceed to step S422 to generate a cassette tape mounting sound.
To end the processing. Thus, in the case of an actual cassette recorder
The cassette tape is mounted in the same manner as described above. FIG. 71 shows the process of displaying the rotation of the cassette tape.
It is a flowchart which shows. Reproduction of the cassette tape in step S430
If it is during recording or recording, the process proceeds to step S431,
Rotate the rotation axis of the tape around 30 degrees clockwise.
indicate. Then, wait about 0.1 second in step S432,
The process returns to step S430 again. Record or play in this way
In the middle, the axis of the cassette tape is rotated and displayed. This function is, for example, an answering machine function and a mode.
It can be read out and executed by the ning call function or the like. FIGS. 75 and 76 show an answering machine setting function.
Is a flowchart showing the outline of the operation of
A usage example of the tape recorder function will be described. The answering machine function is activated by the main menu.
When instructed and read out from the touch panel 3, step S
At 440, the answering machine setting screen is displayed as shown in FIG.
Is shown. Recording switch (REC) in step S442
Is touched, and the telephone handset is set in step S443.
Is picked up and the PLAY key is touched
Recording starts. For this recording, the stop key (STOP)
It is performed for up to 15 seconds until touched (step S4
45 to step S452). At step S453, the reproduction key (PLAY)
Is touched, in step S454, a cassette for response is
Check that the tape has been set.
At step S455, the response message is reproduced. Also
Erase key (ERASE) is touched in step S456
Then, similarly, in steps S457 and S58, the response message
Delete the page. Steps S459 to S462 are steps
Enter a four-digit PIN for a push button phone
is there. In steps S463 and S464, the telephone answering machine
Performs the presence / absence switching for performing the function. At step S465, as shown in FIG.
When the cassette tape for recording is outside the main unit,
When the user touches the cassette tape of step S466,
A cassette tape for answering machine is attached to the tape recorder body
Then, the other party's message can be recorded. Again
In step S467, as shown in FIG.
When the recorder is attached to the recorder,
When the cassette tape is touched, in step S468
As shown in Fig. 73, the cassette tape is
Removed. Steps S469 to S481 are not performed.
Recorder cassette tape attached to recorder
Playback (PLAY), rewind (R
EWIND), fast forward (FORWARD), erase (ER
ASE) or the like. In step S482, the tool box icon 7
Tool box function is read out by touching 0, 71
Then, the process proceeds to step S483, and the cutout function is selected.
Look at it. When cutout is performed, a message is sent in step S484.
The message is cut out and stored in the memory 10. This biography
Word messages can be called up and used by other functions.
Wear. When paste is instructed in step S485, another
Respond, for example, music data that has already been extracted by the function
It is stored in the holder 14 as a message etc.
It can be used as answering music for a phone call. As described above, according to this embodiment, the sound
A digital recording function for voices, etc.
Display them in the same image as the actual equipment, and
Touch each key or cassette tape from the screen
Easy recording by touching and giving instructions
Can be. FIG. 77 shows a message message in an answering machine.
4 is a schematic flowchart of a recording function of a page. When a call other than a facsimile is received
Connect the line and play the recorded response message.
Playback output on line. And output "pee" sound and the other party
Move on to recording the message. Record message for 15 seconds
Then, stop recording and output the "Pee" sound again to the line
Then, the line is cut off and the process is terminated. FIG. 78 and FIG.
Flow showing the outline of the push button (PB) receive operation
It is a chart. Here is an external touch phone
Make a phone call and send a message to the
Page deletion, response mode change, and the like. [Related explanation of each function (FIG. 80)] FIG.
A diagram showing the correspondence of functions, for example, created with a certain function
Indicates which function the data is used for. In the printer section 6, the heat-sensitive roll paper
Printing by imprinter is available in facsimile mode and calculator
Function or message function, etc.
Printing on plain paper is performed in a word processing mode. Ma
The clock function 400 is a facsimile function,
Function, alarm function, message function and scheduler
Used for Noh, etc. Image data by image reader 7
Data 401 has a word processor mode, facsimile function,
Is used for the alarm function etc.
Created music information (created with the tape recorder function)
(Including audio data) is recorded as a virtual tape 403
Is stored as digital information in the
Music on hold, answering machine music and messages,
Music, messages, alarm sounds, etc.
Can be. The communication function 404 includes a facsimile function and
Phone function (including answering machine and wake-up call)
The kanji processing function 405 has a word processing function.
Of course, alarm function, message function and schedule
Used for the file function. As described above, according to the present embodiment, multiple
It has a number of independent functions and switches those functions appropriately
Can be executed, and the data created by one function can be
Can be used by functions and share data
Can be. According to the present embodiment, during execution of a certain function,
When a higher priority function such as a telephone is activated,
Dynamically switch to that function. At this time, the original program
The operating status of the ram and various data are stored, and the priority
When the original program is executed
It works back to
is there. Further, according to the system program of the present apparatus,
Program created and registered by the user
Can be read and executed in the same way as
The effect is that the function can be easily expanded. The functions of the apparatus of this embodiment have been described.
Of course, it is not limited to each function. As described above, according to the present invention, according to the present invention,
Data via the communication line when performing a desired function.
Is received, any function being performed is output
When the stage is controlled, it is stored in the storage unit, and the output unit is
When not in control, the data supplied via the communication line
Output to output means without storing in storage means
By controlling, the function being executed is controlling the output means
Processing for data output requests depending on whether
The output means can be used efficiently with different
Cause the other party that issued the power request to wait or resend the data.
There is an effect that there is no need to make it.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a memory map in the device of the embodiment. FIG. 3 is an external view of the apparatus of the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing each function of the device of the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a schematic flowchart of a manager program. FIG. 6 is a schematic flowchart of a manager program. FIG. 7 is a schematic flowchart of a tool box function. FIG. 8 is a schematic flowchart of a tool box function. FIG. 9 is a schematic flowchart of a tool box function. FIG. 10 is a schematic flowchart of a tool box function. FIG. 11 is a schematic flowchart of an environment setting function. FIG. 12 is a schematic flowchart of a message board function. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a method for setting a recipient name in the message board function. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a method for setting a sender name in the message board function. FIG. 15 is a schematic flowchart of a telephone function. FIG. 16 is a schematic flowchart of a telephone function. FIG. 17 is a schematic flowchart of a telephone function. FIG. 18 is a schematic flowchart of an environment setting process in the telephone function. FIG. 19 is a schematic flowchart of an environment setting process in the telephone function. FIG. 20 is a schematic flowchart of a facsimile transmission function. FIG. 21 is a schematic flowchart of a facsimile transmission function. FIG. 22 is a schematic flowchart of an extended function operation in the facsimile transmission function. FIG. 23 is a schematic flowchart of an extended function operation in the facsimile transmission function. FIG. 24 is a schematic flowchart of selecting a member of an extended function in the facsimile transmission function. FIG. 25 is a schematic flowchart of time designation transmission of an extended function in the facsimile transmission function. FIG. 26 is a schematic flowchart of a polling transmission function of an extended function in the facsimile transmission function. FIG. 27 is a schematic flowchart of a facsimile receiving function. FIG. 28 is a schematic flowchart of a word processing function. FIG. 29 is a schematic flowchart of a word processing function. FIG. 30 is a schematic flowchart of an editing function in a word processing function. FIG. 31 is a schematic flowchart of an editing function in a word processing function. FIG. 32 is a schematic flowchart of table and picture creation processing during the word processing function. FIG. 33 is a schematic flowchart of a table creation process during a word processing function. FIG. 34 is a schematic flowchart of a table creation process during a word processing function. FIG. 35 is a schematic flowchart of a table creation process during a word processing function. FIG. 36 is a schematic flowchart of a drawing process in a word processing function. FIG. 37 is a schematic flowchart of a format and print function in the word processing function. FIG. 38 is a schematic flowchart of a format and print function in the word processing function. FIG. 39 is a schematic flowchart of a format and print function in the word processing function. FIG. 40 is a schematic flowchart of a cleaning function of the touch panel. FIG. 41 is a schematic flowchart of a program management function. FIG. 42 is a schematic flowchart of a sheet management function. FIG. 43 is a schematic flowchart of a sheet management function. FIG. 44 is a schematic flowchart of a music editor function. FIG. 45 is a schematic flowchart of a music editor function. FIG. 46 is a schematic flowchart of a music editor function. FIG. 47 is a schematic flowchart of a music editor function. FIG. 48 is a schematic flowchart of an alarm function setting process. FIG. 49 is a schematic flowchart of an alarm function setting process. FIG. 50 is a schematic flowchart of a sounding process of an alarm function. FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing processing in consideration of priority when a plurality of functions are set at the same time. FIG. 52 is a schematic flowchart of a user dictionary function. FIG. 53 is a schematic flowchart of a user dictionary function. FIG. 54 is a schematic flowchart of a user dictionary function. FIG. 55 is a schematic flowchart of a user dictionary function. FIG. 56 is a schematic flowchart of a wake-up call setting function. FIG. 57 is a schematic flowchart of a wake-up call setting function. FIG. 58 is a schematic flowchart showing the operation of a wake-up call. FIG. 59 is a schematic flowchart of a telephone directory function. FIG. 60 is a schematic flowchart of a function switch function and a tool box function in the telephone directory function. FIG. 61 is a schematic flowchart of a function switch function and a tool box function in the telephone directory function. FIG. 62 is a schematic flowchart of a function switch function and a tool box function in the telephone directory function. FIG. 63 is a schematic flowchart of an image editor function. FIG. 64 is a schematic flowchart of an image editor function. FIG. 65 is a schematic flowchart of an image editor function. FIG. 66 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a main part of an apparatus having a tape recorder function. FIG. 67 is a diagram showing a positional relationship between a holder and each function program. FIG. 68 is a schematic flowchart of a tape recorder function. FIG. 69 is a schematic flowchart of a tape recorder function. FIG. 70 is a flowchart of a cassette tape setting process. FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing a rotation display process of the rotation axis of the cassette. FIG. 72 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a cassette recorder. FIG. 73 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a cassette recorder. FIG. 74 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a cassette recorder. FIG. 75 is a schematic flowchart of an answering machine setting function. FIG. 76 is a schematic flowchart of an answering machine setting function. FIG. 77 is a schematic flowchart showing a message board message recording function in the answering machine function. FIG. 78 is a schematic flowchart showing a PB receive operation in an answering machine. FIG. 79 is a schematic flowchart showing a PB receive operation in an answering machine. FIG. 80 is a diagram showing the correspondence of data in each mode. [Description of Signs] 1 control unit 2 CRT 3 touch panel 4 FM sound source 5 speaker 6 printer unit 7 image reader 8 facsimile transmission / reception unit 9 telephone 10 memory 11 keyboard 12 external storage device 14 holder 15 audio data expansion unit 16 audio data compression unit 70 , 71 Toolbox icon 120 Program ROM 121 Audio data area 200 ROM area 203 Free area 204 Video RAM 214 Paper loading section 320 CRT screen 321 Handset.

Continuation of front page    (72) Inventor Hideyuki Kobayashi               3-30-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo               Inside Canon Inc. (72) Inventor Dohei Murayama               3-30-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo               Inside Canon Inc. (72) Inventor Shigehiro Kadota               3-30-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo               Inside Canon Inc. (72) Inventor Hiroo Teraichi               3-30-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo               Inside Canon Inc. (72) Inventor Naofumi Inoue               3-30-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo               Inside Canon Inc. (72) Inventor Masanao Yasuda               3-30-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo               Inside Canon Inc.

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(57) [Claims] An information processing apparatus having at least a plurality of independent functions including at least a communication function and capable of selecting and executing them, comprising: an output control means for controlling an output means; Display means for displaying display data; and when the communication function receives a data output request to the output control means via a communication line , controlling the output means using the output control means with any function During the time, the data supplied via the communication line is stored in the storage means, and when any function is not controlling the output means using the output control means, via the communication line Control means for controlling the output control means to output the supplied data to the output means without storing the data in the storage means; and storing the data supplied via the communication line in the storage means. An information processing apparatus, comprising: display control means for adding information indicating that the information is stored in the storage means to display data based on the arbitrary function and displaying the information on the display means.