Data communication apparatus and method
October 26, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesFacsimile apparatus Communication terminal apparatus having a relaying function Data communication system capable of communicating on-line with communication terminal equipment of a plurality of types Method of communication between facsimile apparatuses in optimum communication mode and facsimile apparatus for realizing the same 5548789 Image apparatus and method for selective color transmission based on stored function information Method and apparatus for sending and receiving multimedia messages Color printer and facsimile apparatus which outputs in color or monochrome based on predetermined conditions Intelligent messaging system and method for providing and updating a message using a communication device, such as a large character display Adaptable method and system for message delivery InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 09178420 filed on 10/26/1998US Classes:358/403, Document filing and retrieval system358/400, FACSIMILE358/405, Image transmission accuracy verification358/1.15CommunicationExaminersPrimary: Williams, KimberlyAssistant: Worku, Negussie Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassH04M 100AbstractA document transmission apparatus reduces troublesome labor of an operator when transmitting document data, inputted from a scanner or the like, by various transmission methods such as electronic mail, facsimile, remote printing and file transfer. An address book containing a receiver and a plurality of transmission methods for transmitting document data to the receiver is generated. Upon transmission instruction, an appropriate transmission method is selected by the receiver, then document data is converted into data of an appropriate data format, and the converted data is transmitted. Further, a notice of transmission indicating that the document data has been transmitted is transmitted to the receiver of the document data by a method different from the transmission method of the document data. Thus, the document data can be reliably delivered to the receiver.Other References
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