Implementation of a fax distribution system in the local area networks of PCs

Author

Chung, Edward C. ; Celenk, M.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Ohio Univ., Athens, OH, USA

fYear

1992

Firstpage

964

Abstract

An information distribution system that merges personal computer (PC) and facsimile technologies to enhance and expand the capabilities of existing stand-alone facsimile machines is described. The goal is to identify and develop mechanisms to reliably dispatch or receive a page of text or geographical material to or from any place worldwide within one minute. To allow universal compatibility, the system design is based on the CCITT recommendations for Group 3 fax apparatus. Automated sending and receiving processes are devised in a user-friendly, menu-driven environment to minimize human intervention. The information dispatching mechanism is integrated with existing PC word processors, graphics editors, and image databases. The system software is implemented at the application layer of an OSI LAN model as a fax server to provide a cost-effective solution for information exchange that rivals existing document delivery systems

Keywords

facsimile equipment; local area networks; microcomputer applications; CCITT recommendations; Group 3 fax; OSI LAN model; PC word processors; application layer; facsimile machines; facsimile technologies; fax distribution system; fax server; graphics editors; image databases; information distribution system; local area networks; personal computer; system design; system software; universal compatibility; Application software; Dispatching; Facsimile; Graphics; Humans; Image databases; Materials reliability; Microcomputers; Open systems; System software;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Global Telecommunications Conference, 1992. Conference Record., GLOBECOM '92. Communication for Global Users., IEEE

Conference_Location

Orlando, FL

Print_ISBN

0-7803-0608-2

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/GLOCOM.1992.276381

Filename

276381