Patent ID: 6515757
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
A facsimile apparatus for electronically communicating with a destination facsimile apparatus via the Internet, said facsimile apparatus comprising:a memory storing data comprising at least a telephone number that enables said facsimile apparatus to connect to a server of an Internet facsimile transmission service company which provides image communications service via the Internet, and a connecting protocol for connecting said facsimile apparatus with the Internet facsimile transmission service company, said memory being capable of storing a registration number of a user of the Internet facsimile transmission service company; a first button; and a second button operable to connect said facsimile apparatus with the server based on at least the data stored in said memory, execute processing for connecting said facsimile apparatus to the Internet, and transmit facsimile signals to the destination facsimile apparatus via the Internet.