Patent ID: 6072599
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
A facsimile apparatus for performing data communication with another facsimile apparatus through a communication line and data communication with an image processing apparatus through a communication cable, said facsimile apparatus comprising:reading means for reading an image of an original document and supplying image data of the original document;a modem for performing the data communication with said another facsimile apparatus;a communication interface for performing the data communication with said image processing apparatus;an image memory for storing image data;first transfer means for performing data transference from said reading means to said image memory;second transfer means for performing data transference between said modem and said image memory;third transfer means for performing data transference between said communication interface and said image memory;determining means for, when a transference error has occurred, determining whether or not the transference error has occurred in said second transfer means and whether or not the transference error has occurred in said third transfer means;communication history storage means for distinguishably storing communication results relating to said second and third transfer means, including determination results of said determining means; andcommunication history supply means for supplying the communication results stored in said communication history storage means.