Canon Kabushiki Kaisha

Hisashi Toyoda

Toshio Kenmochi

Yosuke Ezumi

Takeshi Tsukamoto

Minoru Yokoyama

Masakatsu Yamada

Hideyuki Terashima

A communication apparatus for an exchange network having a service of notifying the telephone number of a caller during a call-receiving operation can recognize respective callers of past call-receiving operations. During a call-receiving operation, a communication partner's telephone number detection unit detects the telephone number (identification information) of the caller, and stores the detected telephone number in a nonvolatile RAM (random access memory). The RAM can store a plurality of sets of identification information, which are recorded and output in the form of a list by a recording unit.

Communication apparatus connected to an exchange network having a service of notifying identification information of a calling party

A card interface or the like having compatibility is employed for connecting a communication module or the like for transmitting and/or receiving data. The communication module is changed so as to realize a variety of functions without enlargement of the size of the apparatus. The connection has compatibility so that a function module for adding and/or changing functions is employed in addition to the communication module. Therefore, the function can be improved without the cost rising.

Data processing apparatus operable in accordance with a connected IC card

In a facsimile apparatus which communicates data through a communication line, a transmission level can be changed manually or in accordance with a type of the communication line or a type of an external unit as discriminated.

Facsimile apparatus

A program for externally controlling a communicating apparatus is provided. The program controls the communication apparatus externally by conducting mutual communication between the communication apparatus and an apparatus in which the program is executed, by means of a command and a response in reply to the command.

Program for externally controlling a communication apparatus

A portable facsimile apparatus in which, each recording paper (or each document to be transmitted) may be set in place by a manual operation. In a case where the portable facsimile apparatus needs additional recording paper (or an additional document) to be set by an operator during image reception or image transmission, the portable facsimile apparatus so informs the operator, while the apparatus delays shifting following image reception or image transmission. As a result, the operator can set additional recording paper (or an additional document) into the portable facsimile apparatus, during image reception, without terminating the image reception.

Communication apparatus

A communication apparatus includes contacts for exchanging various data between a FAX terminal and a radio terminal having a display function to connect the FAX terminal and the radio terminal to cause the FAX terminal and the radio terminal to exchange necessary data therebetween, wherein display data is transferred from the FAX terminal to the radio terminal having the display function and is displayed on the radio terminal.

Communication apparatus having inter-communicating device for exchanging

In a portable facsimile apparatus according to this invention, each recording paper (or each document to be transmitted) may be set in place by manual operation. In a case where the portable facsimile apparatus needs additional recording paper (or an additional document) to be set by an operator during image reception or image transmission, the portable facsimile apparatus so informs the operator, while the apparatus delays shifting following image reception or image transmission. As a result, the operator can set additional recording paper (or an additional document) into the portable facsimile apparatus, during image reception, without terminating the image reception.

Portable facsimile apparatus into which a document or a recording sheet

An image communication apparatus includes a reader for reading an original image, a communication unit including an NCU for transmitting and receiving image data through a subscriber line, a recorder for recording the image read by the reader and the image data received by the communication unit on recording paper, a CPU for controlling an overall operation of the image communication apparatus, and contacts for connecting a detachable auxiliary or external device so that the CPU has an auxiliary function of the image communication apparatus.

Image communication apparatus

A facsimile apparatus comprises a communication unit for conducting data communication through a public line, and a changing unit for changing a transmission level of a signal transmitted by the communication unit to the line.

Facsimile apparatus with changeable transmission energy level and

An image communication apparatus has a read unit for reading a document sheet image and a battery power supply. The read unit has a voltage conversion unit for converting power supplied directly from the battery power supply. Other units, such as a recording head and a motor drive unit, may also receive power directly from the battery. A modified thermal head design is used to provide response equal to that obtainable with a higher-voltage supply.

Image communicating apparatus with direct supply of power from a battery

A compact facsimile apparatus has at least a minimum function required for a facsimile apparatus. The apparatus is used in either a connected state or a non-connected state with respect to a functional expansion unit including a functional expansion section for expanding the function or adding another function, a power supply section for supplying power to the compact facsimile apparatus, and a set portion serving as a mounting base for the compact facsimile apparatus. The used state of the facsimile apparatus can be properly set to be used either as a small, lightweight, compact facsimile apparatus or as a stationary type compact facsimile apparatus. In addition, a functional expansion unit comprises a roll-like sheet holder for continuously supplying a roll-like recording sheet to a recording section of a compact facsimile apparatus, a power supply section for supplying power to the compact facsimile apparatus, a set portion serving as a mounting base on which the compact facsimile apparatus is mounted, and a connector portion for connecting the compact facsimile apparatus to the unit. If the compact facsimile apparatus is connected to the unit, the resulting structure can be used as a stationary type facsimile apparatus.

Facsimile apparatus with functional expansion unit

A data communication apparatus includes connection means for electrically connecting a detachable network control unit which is an interface for connecting a communication line and control means for controlling the network control unit through the connection means.

Data communication apparatus with detachable network control unit

A facsimile apparatus selectively uses a cut recording sheet or a roll-like recording sheet. The facsimile apparatus has a housing, constituting the outer surface of the apparatus. An original reading section is provided for conveying an original between a first opening portion, formed in a front portion of the upper surface of the housing, and a front surface opening portion, formed in a front surface of the housing. A recording section is provided for inserting a recording sheet through a second opening portion, formed in the upper surface of the housing at a position closer to the rear side than the first opening portion and for discharging the recording sheet through the first opening portion. A roll-like sheet holder supplies a roll-like recording sheet from a rear portion of the housing.

Facsimile apparatus and roll-like sheet holder

A facsimile apparatus comprises a housing constituting the outer surface of the facsimile apparatus, an original reading section for conveying an original between a first opening portion formed in a front portion of the upper surface of the housing and a front surface opening portion formed in the front surface of the housing, and a recording section for inserting a recording sheet through a second opening portion formed in the upper surface of the housing at a position closer to the rear side than the first opening portion and for discharging the recording sheet through the first opening portion. A cut sheet can be inserted/discharged through each opening portion. Since the first opening portion is commonly used for both an original and a recording sheet, the depth of the housing can be reduced. In addition, the housing can be designed to be flat and compact so as to be easily carried. The apparatus further includes a storage portion for a battery detachably set through a side surface on the rear side of the housing. A cut sheet can be inserted/discharged through each opening portion. Since the first opening portion is commonly used for both an original and a recording sheet, the depth of the housing can be reduced. In addition, the housing can be designed to be flat and compact so as to be easily carried. Furthermore, the apparatus can be used in a place where no commercial power supply is available, by receiving power from a battery.

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Yokohama, Japan

Hisashi Toyoda