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Abstract

A facsimile system capable of embodying an auto-answrring function by coupling an auto-answering machine therewith. The improved facsimile system and method can reduce auto-answering time by operating an auto-receiving mode, regardless of present mode, when a calling station FAX requests transmission of image data while a called station FAX is in a voice-answering mode. To achieve the objects, the inventive FAX system includes a telephone for performing the voice communication function through a first line and an image processing means for processing an image data from a second line, in which said FAX system comprises; an auto-answering machine, a hook-off detection coil, a hook-off detection switch, a control unit, a signal induction unit, a tone-detection unit, a dialing-detection unit, a ring-detection unit, an input/output unit, a relay driver, a set of switch means, a transformer means, a MODEM, and an image processor unit.

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