Patent ID: 6459508
Filing Date: 2002-10-01
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
A facsimile apparatus with a function for reading a two-sided original, comprising:two-side reading selection means for selecting reading of a two-sided original; sub-scanning length detection means for detecting a sub scanning length of the two-sided original; control means for, in a case in which said two-side reading selection means selects reading of the two-sided original, causing detection of the sub scanning length of the two-sided original by said sub scanning length detection means and varying a transmission control based on the sub scanning length; and transmitting operation selection means for, in a case in which the sub scanning length of the two-sided original exceeds a predetermined length, transmitting the two-sided original as a one-sided original to a receiving unit and informing the receiving unit of that, or transmitting, as front side information, information of the two-sided original corresponding to a predetermined length on a front side thereof and transmitting remaining information on the front side of the two-sided original as back side information.