Facsimile having a multi-path, context interpretive, user interface

摘要

An operator/facsimile interface enables entry of alpha-numeric data from a telephone-style keyboard. Alteration of displayed alpha-numeric characters may be accomplished by actuation of arrow keys or segential key presses of an alpha-numeric key A displayed alpha-numeric character may be entered by actuation of an arrow key, an Enter key or a different alpha-numeric key. Completion of an alpha-numeric entry may be signaled by actuation of a Start key or Enter key. The operator/facsimile interface enables a telephone number to be stored for subsequent recall by any of five separate procedure pathways. The combination of the above operator/facsimile interface features provides the operator with plural pathways to accomplish facsimile functions, thereby avoiding the single path per procedure prior art constraint.