PUBLIC TELEPHONE NETWORK INCLUDING A DISTRIBUTED IMAGING SYSTEM

摘要

A public telephone network includes enhanced capabilities with a distributed imaging system. The imaging system interfaces with end users through appropriate bridges, routers and gateways to provide the user with a virtual local area network. Automatic number information (ANI) is used to automatically configure the system as required by the user. A central processing system performs text and image manipulation and transmission functions using the switched network facilities. Routing tables stored by the imaging system support automatic image and document routing functions.