Facsimile system having a proximity sensor for automatically switching reception mode based upon presence or absence of an operator within a predetermined proximity zone and method for controlling the same

摘要

A facsimile system having a proximity sensor for automatically converting an operating mode such as a telephone mode, a facsimile mode, a telephone/facsimile mode, and a telephone answer mode of a facsimile system. The facsimile system includes an key input unit for allowing a user to set the facsimile system in an AUTO mode; a proximity sensor for sensing whether the user is within a proximity zone of the facsimile system; and a controller for automatically changing an operation mode of the facsimile system from the telephone mode to the facsimile mode, when the facsimile system is set in the AUTO mode and when the user is not within the proximity zone of the facsimile system.