Facsimile Device Automatic Reply Destination Setting
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Solution Overview
Problem
In the PC-FAX system, users face additional time and effort when transmitting replies to received facsimile data, as they need to manually input or select the reply address, which is inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A facsimile device with a receiving unit, storing unit, message transmitting unit, and message receiving unit that automatically stores identification and transmission source information of received facsimile data, allowing for automatic setting and transmission of reply destinations without manual input of FAX numbers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual input or selection of reply address is used, then the facsimile device can transmit replies, but additional time and effort are required
Solution Approach 1:
The facsimile device stores transmission source information (FAX numbers, device identifiers) received with incoming facsimile data in advance. When a reply is needed, the system automatically retrieves the stored information without requiring manual address input, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs automatic retrieval and setting of transmission destinations using stored identification information. The facsimile device serves itself by automatically populating reply addresses from previously stored data, eliminating the need for manual user intervention and reducing both time and effort required for reply transmission.
2Extent of automation
If transmission source information is stored and processed, then automatic reply transmission is enabled, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The storing unit is designed to handle multiple types of identification information (FAX numbers, device identifiers, email addresses) in a unified manner. This multi-functional approach allows the system to automatically manage various transmission source information formats without requiring separate storage mechanisms, thus enabling automation while controlling complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A facsimile device includes a facsimile receiving unit that receives facsimile data transmitted from a transmission source device, a storing unit that stores identification information and transmission source information of the facsimile data received by the facsimile receiving unit in a storing portion. The identification information distinguishes the facsimile data received by the facsimile receiving unit from other facsimile data received by the facsimile receiving unit, and the transmission source information indicates the transmission source device of the facsimile data. The facsimile device also includes a message transmitting unit that transmits a message to an external device in response to receiving the facsimile data from the transmission source device, the message including the identification information and the transmission source information of the facsimile data stored in the storing portion, and a message receiving unit that receives a message transmitted from the external device or from another external device.