JP2012235531A - Communication device, communication method, and communication program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a communication device for collectively managing a plurality of telephone terminals by one number, and controlling connection of the telephone terminal on the basis of the one number.SOLUTION: A portable type telephone terminal and non-portable type telephone terminal are included in the same group. Priority order of connection destinations within the group, identification information and presence information of each included telephone terminal, and another connection destination information which is a connection destination in the case of being incapable of connecting a telephone terminal with the highest priority are stored in association with group identification information. In the case that the portable type telephone terminal has first and second identification information depending on its terminal position, the first identification information is stored as identification information of the included telephone terminal, and the second identification information can be stored as one of the other connection destination information. When a connection request using the group identification information is received, a connection source telephone terminal is made to establish connection by identification information of a telephone terminal to be a connection destination obtained from the stored information.

Description

  The present invention relates to a communication device, a communication method, and a communication program, and can be applied to, for example, an IP-PBX system.

  In the conventional IP-PBX system, even when a telephone terminal is moved from the current location to another location, a function of automatically connecting to the destination telephone terminal according to the presence of the telephone terminal, and user presence information Is displayed to a third party.

  For example, a plurality of IP telephones as extension telephones connected to a wired LAN, a mobile phone (wireless LAN dual terminal) connected to a wireless LAN, and an IP-PBX that accommodates these IP telephones and mobile telephones are wired. An IP-PBX system connected to an IP network via a LAN or a wireless LAN is realized.

  In this case, the above-described mobile phone is used as an extension telephone terminal in the office (in the wireless LAN area), and on the other hand, it is used as a mobile phone in an outside place (outside the wireless LAN area).

  Therefore, in the conventional IP-PBX system, when a caller makes a call to a mobile phone with a mobile phone number, the function of automatic connection allows the mobile phone to function as an extension telephone terminal when the presence of the mobile phone is within a wireless LAN range. On the other hand, when the presence of the mobile phone is outside the wireless LAN range, the mobile phone is automatically transferred (automatic connection) to the mobile phone using an external line.

  In addition, in the conventional IP-PBX system, when a user operates a telephone terminal, for example, “Connect to a forwarding destination when not in use” and “Connect to a forwarding destination when busy” Some registrations can be performed (transfer destination registration using a so-called transfer function) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In this Patent Document 1, the exchange automatically changes the transfer destination of the incoming call addressed to the user based on the user presence state table indicating the presence of the user.
JP 2005-018194 A

  However, in the conventional IP-PBX system, the caller has the telephone number (extension number) of the IP telephone as the extension telephone related to the receiver and the telephone number (mobile telephone number) of the mobile phone (wireless LAN dual terminal). Each needs to be recognized (conscious).

  For example, when an IP phone and a mobile phone (wireless LAN dual terminal) are allocated to user A, when user B makes a call to user A, an outgoing operation (dial operation) using the extension number of the IP phone Alternatively, it is necessary to perform either a call origination operation using a mobile phone number of a mobile phone (wireless LAN dual terminal).

  Further, in the conventional IP-PBX system, call connection is performed by the extension number of the extension telephone. Therefore, when the user B calls the IP telephone as the extension telephone of the user A, It is necessary to perform a call operation using the extension number of the IP telephone.

  Therefore, for example, along with the user A's seat movement due to organizational changes in the company, an IP telephone (extension telephone) having an extension number different from the extension number of the IP telephone (extension telephone) before the movement is allocated to the user A. In this case, when the user B makes a call to the IP telephone as the extension telephone of the user A, the user B needs to perform the outgoing operation after checking (after confirming) the extension number of the destination IP telephone. .

  An object of the present invention is to provide a communication device, a communication method, and a communication program capable of collectively managing one or more telephone terminals with one number and performing connection control of the telephone terminals based on the one number. And

  In order to solve this problem, according to a first aspect of the present invention, in a communication device that controls connection of a plurality of telephone terminals, (1) a portable telephone terminal and a non-mobile telephone terminal belong to the same group. (1-1) In correspondence with the identification information of the group, priority information indicating the priority order of connection destinations in the group, identification information about each telephone terminal belonging to the group, and each of the groups belonging to the group Presence information on the telephone terminal and other connection destination information indicating other connection destinations when the telephone terminal that should be connected with the highest priority in the group cannot be connected are stored. 2) For the portable telephone terminal having the first and second identification information that is alternatively valid according to the position, the first identification information is used as the identification information for each telephone terminal belonging to the group. And storing means for storing the second identification information as one of the other connection destination information, and (2) upon receiving a connection request based on the group identification information from the connection source telephone terminal. And connection control means for obtaining identification information used for connection of a connection destination telephone terminal from the storage means based on the identification information of the group and connecting to the connection source telephone terminal.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication method for controlling connection of a plurality of telephone terminals, comprising storage means and connection control means. (1) The storage means includes a portable telephone terminal and a non-portable portable terminal. The telephone terminals belong to the same group, are associated with the identification information of the group, the priority information indicating the priority order of the connection destination in the group, the identification information about each telephone terminal belonging to the group, Presence information for each telephone terminal belonging to the group, and other connection destination information indicating another connection destination when connection to the telephone terminal to be connected with the highest priority in the group is not possible, (2) For the portable telephone terminal having the first and second identification information that is alternatively valid according to the position, the first identification information is used as identification information for each telephone terminal belonging to the group. The second identification information can be stored as one of the other connection destination information. (3) The connection control means receives a connection request based on the group identification information from the connection source telephone terminal. Sometimes, based on the identification information of the group, identification information used for connection of a connection destination telephone terminal is obtained from the storage means, and connected to the connection source telephone terminal.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication program comprising: (1) (a) a portable telephone terminal and a non-portable telephone terminal in the same group; and a computer mounted on a communication device that controls connection of a plurality of telephone terminals. Associated with the identification information of the group, priority information indicating the priority order of the connection destination in the group, identification information about each telephone terminal belonging to the group, and each telephone terminal belonging to the group , And other connection destination information indicating other connection destinations when it is not possible to connect to the telephone terminal that should be connected with the highest priority in the group, at (b) position For the portable telephone terminal having the first and second identification information that is alternatively valid according to the above, the first identification information is the identification information for each telephone terminal belonging to the group. And storing the second identification information as one of the other connection destination information, and (2) at the time of receiving a connection request based on the group identification information from the connection source telephone terminal, Based on the identification information of the group, the identification information used for connection of the connection destination telephone terminal is obtained from the storage means, and functions as a connection control means for connecting to the connection source telephone terminal.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a communication device, a communication method, and a communication program that can collectively manage one or more telephone terminals with one number and perform connection control of the telephone terminals based on the one number.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the IP-PBX system which concerns on embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the one number server which concerns on embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the presence server which concerns on embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of IP-PBX which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the database provided in the one number server which concerns on embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the process sequence of the registration process and change process of the one number by the IP-PBX system which concerns on embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the process sequence of the registration process and change process of a one-number priority connection terminal by the IP-PBX system which concerns on embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the process sequence of the registration process and change process of the behavior situation of the one number by the IP-PBX system which concerns on embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the process sequence of the registration process and change process of a connection destination when it cannot connect to the highest priority connection terminal by the IP-PBX system which concerns on embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the process sequence of the reception process of a terminal presence by the IP-PBX system which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the creation process and registration (update) process of the one number presence by the one number server which concerns on embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the process sequence of the connection process by the one number by the IP-PBX system 1 which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the one number connection destination determination process by the one number server which concerns on embodiment.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. Here, in the accompanying drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.

(A) Main Embodiment (A-1) Configuration of Embodiment FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an IP-PBX system according to the embodiment.

  In the IP-PBX system 1 shown in FIG. 1, a one-number server 100, a presence server 200, an IP-PBX 300, and an administrator PC 400 are connected to a LAN (local area network) 10 and via a SW (LAN switch) 20. Connected to the IP network 50. The personal PC 500, the voice mail device 600, and the IP telephones 801 and 901 are connected to the LAN 30 and connected to the IP network 50 via the SW (LAN switch) 40.

  The one-number server 100 has a function of converting from one number (one number) to a connected extension terminal.

  The presence server 200 has a function of storing information indicating the presence of an extension terminal (telephone terminal) accommodated by the IP-PBX 300 (hereinafter referred to as presence information).

  The IP-PBX 300 is responsible for overall call control of the accommodated extensions and lines. The IP-PBX 300 requests the one-number server 100 to convert the connected extension terminal based on the one-number received from the extension terminal on the transmission side (hereinafter referred to as the calling extension terminal), and the one-number for the request. The result (information of the extension terminal of the connection destination) is received from the server 100, and the call connection to the extension terminal of the connection destination is performed.

  The administrator PC 400 is a computer (information processing apparatus), for example, and performs registration and change of the one number in the one number server 100.

  The personal PC 500 is, for example, a computer (information processing apparatus), and registration and change of an extension terminal (hereinafter referred to as a priority connection terminal) that is preferentially connected to one number by an individual, and registration and change of one-number behavior status The connection destination can be registered and changed when it is not possible to connect to the highest priority priority connection terminal among the priority connection terminals, that is, the extension terminal connected with the highest priority (hereinafter referred to as the highest priority connection terminal).

  The voice mail device 600 is connected to the calling extension terminal under conditions such as when the connection with the highest priority connection terminal cannot be established by one-number connection, and has a function of recording the voice of the calling extension terminal.

  IP telephones 801 and 901 each function as an extension terminal (telephone terminal) and are accommodated in the IP-PBX 300.

  The mobile phone 701 is accommodated in the mobile phone carrier network 60.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the one-number server 100 includes an IP-PBX communication APL 101, a presence reception APL 102, a one-number translation APL 103, a connection destination determination APL 104, a maintenance operation APL 105, and a database 106.

  The database 106 is a database that stores information on one number, presence, and connection destination. Details of the database 106 will be described later.

  The IP-PBX communication APL 101 receives the one-number translation request from the IP-PBX 300 and passes it to the connection destination determination APL 104, and returns the connection destination determined by the connection destination determination APL 104 to the IP-PBX 300.

  The presence reception APL 102 receives presence information of extension terminals accommodated by the IP-PBX 300 from the presence server 200 and stores the presence information in the database 106 for each extension terminal.

  The one-number translation APL 103 makes a request for the one-number translation request based on the one-number contained in the one-number translation request passed from the IP-PBX communication APL 101, the one-number registered in the database 106 and the connection destination information. The connection destination corresponding to the included one number is extracted.

  The connection destination determination APL 104 determines an optimal connection destination based on the result extracted by the one-number translation APL 103 and the one-number and presence information registered in the database 106, and the determined result (optimum connection destination information ) To the IP-PBX communication APL 101.

  The maintenance operation APL 105 accepts one-number data registration, connection destination registration, and change of registration information from the administrator PC 400 or the personal PC 500 and registers them in the database 106.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the presence server 200 includes a presence control APL 201, a presence reception APL 202, a presence transmission APL 203, and a database 204.

  The database 204 is a database that stores presence information for each extension terminal.

  The presence control APL 201 transmits the presence information read from the database 204 to an extension terminal having a presence display function.

  Presence reception APL 202 receives presence transmitted from IP-PBX 300 and stores this presence information in database 204.

  The presence transmission APL 203 transmits the presence information read from the database 204 to the one-number server 100.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the IP-PBX 300 includes a call control APL 301, a one-number communication APL 302, a presence transmission APL 303, a maintenance operation APL 304, and a database 305.

  The call control APL 301 controls the overall connection with the extension terminals and lines accommodated by the IP-PBX 300.

  The one-number communication APL 302 transmits the one-number translation request received from the extension terminal and the line to the one-number server 100 and receives the result (determined connection destination information) from the one-number server 100 for the translation request. Further, this result (determined connection destination information) is passed to the call control unit APL301.

  Presence transmission APL 303 creates presence information of the extension terminal and transmits it to presence server 200.

  The maintenance operation APL 304 receives a data setting request related to call control from the administrator PC 400 and registers it in the database 305.

  The database 305 is a database for registering a data setting request related to call control.

  Next, details of the database 106 of the one-number server 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the database 106 includes items of a one number 106 a, a priority connection destination 106 b, a terminal presence 106 c, a one number presence 106 d, and a connection destination 106 e when it is not possible to connect to the highest priority connection terminal.

  In FIG. 5, “6000”, “7000”, “8000”, and “9000” are registered as one number in the item of the one number 106a.

  In the item of the priority connection destination 106b, “601 (IP phone)” and “602 (mobile phone)” are registered as priority connection destinations corresponding to the one number “6000”. “701 (mobile phone)” and “702 (IP phone)” are registered as priority connection destinations corresponding to the one number “7000”. “801 (IP phone)” and “802 (mobile phone)” are registered as priority connection destinations corresponding to the one number “8000”. “901 (IP telephone)” and “902 (PHS)” are registered as priority connection destinations corresponding to the one number “9000”. These extension terminals (telephone terminals) are priority connection terminals.

  Here, a plurality of extension terminals (two extension terminals in this example) registered for each one number are extension terminals belonging to a group when a plurality of extension terminals (eight extension terminals in this example) are grouped. It can be said that. In other words, for each group, one number is associated with one or more extension terminals belonging to the group.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, the IP phone 601, mobile phone 602, IP phone 702, mobile phone 802, and PHS terminal 902 are connected to the IP network 50.

  For example, the IP phone 601 and the IP phone 702 are connected to the LAN 30. In addition, the mobile phone 602 and the mobile phone 802 are accommodated in the IP-PBX 300 via an IP-compatible wireless LAN access point (not shown) connected to a LAN connected to the IP network 50 such as the LAN 30. The PHS terminal 901 is accommodated in the IP-PBX 300 via an IP-compatible PHS base station (not shown) connected to a LAN connected to the IP network 50 such as the LAN 30. Further, the cellular phone 701 shown in FIG. 1 is also accommodated in the IP-PBX 300 via an IP-compatible wireless LAN access point (not shown) connected to a LAN connected to the IP network 50 such as the LAN 30.

  Incidentally, the mobile phone 602, the mobile phone 701, and the mobile phone 802 function as an extension terminal (extension phone) outside the wireless LAN area, and on the other hand, a mobile terminal that functions as a mobile phone outside the wireless LAN area, that is, a wireless LAN dual terminal. is there.

  “601”, “602”,..., “902” registered in the item of the priority connection destination 106b indicate extension numbers of extension terminals such as IP phones and mobile phones. These numbers are also the codes given to the extension terminals.

  In this embodiment, of the two extension terminals that are registered corresponding to one number, for example, the first (first) extension terminal is the extension terminal having the highest priority (first priority) ( The second extension terminal means the extension terminal having the second highest priority (priority connection terminal). For example, when attention is paid to the one number “9000”, the extension number 901 (IP telephone 901) is the highest priority extension terminal, and the extension number 902 (PHS 902) is the extension terminal having the second highest priority.

  In the item of terminal presence 106c, the presence of an extension terminal (hereinafter referred to as terminal presence) is registered for each extension terminal as a priority connection destination corresponding to each one number. In this example, “busy”, “free (connectable)”, and “out of service area (outside extension)” are registered as terminal presences. The terminal presence “out of service area (out of service area)” corresponding to each of the extension number “701” and the extension number “802” as the priority connection destination in the item of the priority connection destination 106b means out of the wireless LAN area.

  In the item of one number presence 106d, for each one number registered in the item of one number 106a, a one number presence (hereinafter referred to as one number presence) is registered. In this example, “busy”, “out of service area”, and “empty” are registered as the one-number presence.

  In the connection destination 106e item when connection to the highest priority connection terminal is not possible, a connection destination when connection to the highest priority connection terminal is not possible is registered for each one number registered in the one number 106a item. ing. Of course, it is possible not to register the connection destination. In this example, it is not possible to connect to the highest priority connection terminal corresponding to each of the one numbers “6000” and “7000” according to one number presence other than “free” (“busy”, “out of service area”). The connection destination of is set.

  By the way, in this embodiment, the one number server 100 includes a different number (one number) and one or more telephone terminals belonging to the group for each group when a plurality of telephone terminals (extension terminals) are grouped. It has the function of a server device that stores and manages identification information (extension number) in association with each other.

  In the one-number server 100, the database 106 includes one or more telephone terminals having different identification information corresponding to one different number (one number) for each group when a plurality of telephone terminals (extension terminals) are grouped. (Extension terminal) identification information (extension number), presence information corresponding to one corresponding number, and the highest priority telephone terminal (highest priority connection terminal) as a connection destination in the one or more telephone terminals And a function of a storage means for storing other connection destination information indicating other connection destinations (voice mail device, mobile phone, etc.) when connection to the network is impossible.

  The presence reception APL 102 collects presence information of a plurality of telephone terminals, and based on the presence information of one or more telephone terminals belonging to the corresponding group for each group, presence information corresponding to one number of the group. It has a function of presence information determining means for determining.

  Further, the IP-PBX communication APL 101, the one-number translation APL 103, and the connection destination determination APL 104 cooperate to perform the function of the connection destination determination processing means.

  That is, the function of the connection destination determination processing means includes at least the following functions (1) to (3).

(1) When an inquiry about the connection destination of a predetermined number (one number) is received from the IP-PBX 300, the optimal connection destination is determined based on the stored contents of the database (storage means) 106, and the optimum A function of returning information (extension number) indicating a valid connection destination (highest priority connection terminal) to the IP-PBX 300. (2) One or more telephone terminals corresponding to a predetermined number (one number) from the IP-PBX 300 Is extracted as a priority connection destination, and when the presence information corresponding to the predetermined one number indicates that a call can be made (empty), the pre-set highest priority among the extracted priority connection destinations Function of returning identification information (extension number) indicating a telephone terminal as a connection destination to the IP-PBX 300 as information indicating an optimum connection destination (3) Predetermined from the IP-PBX 300 When one or more telephone terminals corresponding to one number are extracted as priority connection destinations, and the presence information corresponding to the predetermined one number indicates that calling is not possible (busy, outside extension) A function of returning the other connection destination information (information indicating a voice mail device, a mobile phone, etc.) corresponding to the predetermined one number to the IP-PBX 300 as information indicating an optimum connection destination. The function of the telephone terminal information update means and the function of the presence information update means.

  (1) The function of the telephone terminal information update means is a database (storage means) by accessing the one-number server (server apparatus) 100 by an information processing apparatus (computer) such as a personal PC 500 connected via the IP network 50. When there is an instruction to update the registered contents related to the telephone terminal identification information (extension number) stored in 106, the database (storage means) 106 is based on the updated telephone terminal identification information (extension number). This is a function for updating the stored contents.

  (2) The function of the presence information update means is that the maintenance operation APL 105 is connected to the one-number server (server device) 100 by an information processing device (computer) such as an administrator PC 400 or a personal PC 500 connected via the IP network 50. When there is an instruction to update presence information corresponding to one number (one number) stored in the database (storage means) 106 by access, the database (storage means) 106 is based on the updated presence information. This is a function for updating the stored contents.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the IP-PBX 300, when the call control APL 301 and the one-number communication APL 302 cooperate with each other, when a call is made from a predetermined one number (one number) from the calling-side telephone terminal, The one-number server (server apparatus) 100 is inquired of the connection destination corresponding to the predetermined one number, and the connection destination telephone terminal and the outgoing call as a result from the one-number server (server apparatus) 100 in response to this inquiry The function of performing call connection with the side telephone terminal is fulfilled.

  The call control APL 301 transmits one number (one number) corresponding to the destination telephone terminal as a result from the one number server (server device) 100 to the calling side telephone terminal and stores it as outgoing call history information. The telephone terminal of the connection destination has a function of transmitting one number (one number) corresponding to the calling telephone terminal and storing it as incoming call history information.

(A-2) Operation of Embodiment First, regarding a data registration method and a data registration method at the time of operation and a procedure thereof necessary for implementing call connection based on the one number by the IP-PBX system 1, This will be described with reference to FIGS.

(A-2-1) One Number Registration and Change One number registration processing and change processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram showing a processing procedure of one-number registration processing and change processing by the IP-PBX system 1.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the administrator PC 400 accesses the maintenance operation APL 105 of the one-number server 100 via the web. Next, the administrator PC 400 registers a one number or changes the registered one number according to the Web screen (S101).

  In response to the registration or change of the one number from the administrator PC 400, the one number server 100 (maintenance operation APL 105) changes the one number 106a of the database 106 in response to the instruction to register or change the one number from the administrator PC 400. One number is registered in the table, or the registered one number is changed (S102).

  For example, when the administrator PC 400 registers the one number “9000”, the maintenance operation APL 105 of the one number server 100 registers “9000” as the one number in the item of the one number 106 a of the database 106.

(A-2-2) Registration and change of one-number priority connection terminal The registration process and change process of a one-number priority connection terminal will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing a processing procedure of one-number priority connection terminal registration processing and change processing by the IP-PBX system 1.

  Here, the priority connection destination means an extension terminal (priority connection terminal) that is always preferentially connected when a connection by one number is performed when a plurality of extension terminals are registered in one number. .

  As shown in FIG. 7, the administrator PC 400 or the personal PC 500 accesses the maintenance operation APL 105 of the one-number server 100 via the Web. The administrator PC 400 or the personal PC 500 registers the priority connection destination (priority connection terminal) for the one number according to the Web screen or changes the registered priority connection destination (priority connection terminal) (S111). At this time, there may be one or more priority connection destinations. However, the extension terminal registered at the top of the table of the priority connection destination 106b becomes the highest priority connection destination (highest priority connection terminal).

  In response to registration or change of the preferential connection destination for the one number from the administrator PC 400 or the personal PC 500, the one number server 100 (maintenance operation APL 105) searches the table of the one number 106a in the database 106, and targets for registration or change The table of the priority connection destination 106b corresponding to the one number is registered or changed (S112).

  For example, when the extension number “901” and the extension number “902” are registered as the priority connection destination for the one number “9000” by the administrator PC 400 or the personal PC 500, the maintenance operation APL 105 of the one number server 100 is stored in the database 106. The extension number “901” and the extension number “902” are registered in the item of the priority connection destination 106b corresponding to the one number “9000” in the item of the one number 106a.

(A-2-3) Registration and Change of One Number Action Situation The registration process and change process of the one number action situation will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram showing a processing procedure of the one-number action status registration process and change process by the IP-PBX system 1.

  Here, the action situation means a presence that automatically changes. Regardless of the behavioral situation, an individual's own behavior (meeting, capturing, etc.) is registered as presence.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the personal PC 500 accesses the maintenance operation APL 105 of the one-number server 100 via the Web. Next, the personal PC 500 registers the one-number presence for the one-number according to the Web screen or changes the registered one-number presence (S121).

  In response to registration or change of the one number presence for the one number from the personal PC 500, the one number server 100 (maintenance operation APL 105) searches the table of the one number 106a in the database 106, and the one number to be registered or changed. The table of the one-number presence 106d corresponding to is registered or changed (S122).

  For example, when the personal PC 500 registers (changes) “conference” as the one-number presence (action) for the one-number “9000”, the maintenance operation APL 105 of the one-number server 100 performs the one-number presence 106 d of the database 106. Corresponding to the one number “9000” in the item “No.”, “conference” as one number presence (action) is registered.

(A-2-4) Registration and Change of Connection Destination When Cannot Be Connected to Top-Priority Connection Terminal Connection destination registration processing and change processing when connection cannot be made to the highest-priority connection terminal will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a sequence diagram showing the processing procedure of connection destination registration processing and change processing when the IP-PBX system 1 cannot connect to the highest priority connection terminal.

  Here, the connection destination when it is not possible to connect to the highest priority connection terminal means a connection destination that replaces the highest priority connection terminal when the one-number presence is busy or out of service area.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the personal PC 500 accesses the maintenance operation APL 105 of the one-number server 100 via the Web. The personal PC 500 registers the connection destination when the personal computer 500 cannot connect to the highest priority connection terminal for the one number according to the Web screen, or changes the registered connection destination (S131). In this case, the one-number presence state (busy or out of service area) is designated, and the connection destination in that state is registered or changed.

  The one-number server 100 (maintenance operation APL 105) receives the registration or change of the connection destination when connection to the highest-priority connection terminal for the one-number from the personal PC 500 cannot be performed, and searches and registers the one-number 106a table in the database 106. Alternatively, the table of the connection destination 106e corresponding to the one number to be changed when connection to the highest priority connection terminal cannot be made is registered or changed (S132).

  For example, as a connection destination when the personal PC 500 cannot connect to the highest priority connection terminal for the one number “7000”, if the status of the one number presence is “out of service area”, registration (change) of the “mobile phone number” (mobile phone) ) Is performed, the maintenance operation APL 105 of the one-number server 100 corresponds to the one-number “7000” in the item of the connection destination 106e when the connection to the highest priority connection terminal of the database 106 cannot be made, and “ "Out of service area: mobile phone" is registered.

  Next, reception of terminal presence and creation and update of one-number presence will be described with reference to FIGS.

(A-2-5) Receiving Terminal Presence The terminal presence receiving process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing a processing procedure for receiving a terminal presence by the IP-PBX system 1.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the call control APL 301 of the IP-PBX 300 converts the call state into presence each time the call state of the extension terminal accommodated by the IP-PBX 300 changes, and this presence, that is, the terminal presence, is sent to the presence transmission APL 303. To pass. Presence transmission APL 303 transmits (notifies) the terminal presence passed from call control APL 301 to presence reception APL 202 of presence server 200 (S201). At this time, the extension number of the extension terminal and the terminal presence are added as parameters of the terminal presence.

  In the presence server 200, when the presence reception APL 202 notifies the presence control APL 201 of the received terminal presence, the presence control APL 201 stores the terminal presence in the database 204 of the presence server 200 (S202).

  For example, when the presence transmission APL 303 of the IP-PBX 300 transmits the terminal presence to which the extension number “801” of the extension terminal and the terminal presence “empty” parameters are added to the presence reception APL 202, the presence server 200 performs presence control. The APL 201 stores the extension number “801” of the extension terminal in association with the terminal presence “free” in the database 204 of the presence server 200.

(A-2-6) Reception and storage of presence information by one-number server When presence control APL 201 of presence server 200 stores terminal presence in database 204, presence control APL 201 sends a terminal to one-number server 100 to presence transmission APL 203. Request presence notification. Then, the presence transmission APL 203 receives the terminal presence notification and notifies the one-number server 100 of the terminal presence as shown in FIG. 10 (S203). At this time, the extension number of the extension terminal and the terminal presence are added as parameters of the terminal presence.

  For example, the presence transmission APL 203 notifies the one-number server 100 of the terminal presence to which the extension number “801” of the extension terminal and the terminal presence “free” are added as additional information.

  In the one-number server 100, the presence reception APL 102 searches the table of the priority connection destination 106b in the database 106 based on the extension number of the extension terminal that is the additional information of the received terminal presence notification, and also stores the table in the priority connection destination 106b. The contents of the table of the terminal presence 106c corresponding to the extension terminal (extension number) based on the registered search result are updated to the terminal presence as additional information of the terminal presence notification (S204).

(A-2-7) Create and register (update) one-number presence
One number presence creation processing and registration (update) processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of one-number presence creation processing and registration (update) processing by the one-number server 100.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the one-number server 100, the presence receiving APL 102 determines the one number from the table of the one number 106a of the database 106 based on the extension number of the extension terminal that is the additional information of the received terminal presence notification. (Step S301) All the priority connection destinations (extension terminal = priority connection terminal) corresponding to the determined one number are extracted from the table of priority connection destinations 106b (Step S302) and extracted from the table of terminal presence 106c. All terminal presences corresponding to the priority connection destination (extension terminal) are extracted (step S303).

  Next, the presence receiving APL 102 determines the one-number presence according to the terminal presence information of all (one or more) of the priority connection destinations (extension terminals) extracted as described above (step S304).

  Here, in this embodiment, each of the following (a) to (d), depending on the terminal presence for each extension terminal (such as “free”, “busy”, “busy”, “out of service area”). A decision process is performed.

  (A) The presence reception APL 102 determines that the one-number presence is “available” when the terminal presences of the priority connection destination (one or a plurality of extension terminals) are all “available” (step S305). The one-number presence is registered or updated corresponding to the corresponding one-number in the one-number presence table 106d of the database 106 of the one-number server 100 (step S306).

  In this case, one-number presence “vacant” is registered as one-number corresponding data corresponding to the corresponding one-number in the one-number presence 106 d table of the database 106.

  (B) The presence reception APL 102, when at least one terminal presence in the terminal presence of the priority connection destination (one or a plurality of extension terminals) is “busy”, “busy”, or “meeting”, The one-number presence is determined to be “busy” (step S307), and then the process proceeds to step S306.

  In this case, one-number presence “busy” is registered as one-number corresponding data corresponding to the corresponding one-number in the one-number presence 106d table of the database 106.

  (C) The presence receiving APL 102 has a terminal presence of “priority connection destination (one or a plurality of extension terminals)” “free” or “out of service area” and a terminal presence of “out of service area” of the priority connection destination 106 b of the database 106. In the case of the extension terminal registered at the head, the one-number presence is determined as “out of service area” (step S308), and then the process proceeds to step S306.

  In this case, one-number presence “out-of-service” is registered as one-number corresponding data corresponding to the corresponding one-number in the one-number presence 106d table of the database 106.

  (D) In the presence reception APL 102, the terminal presence of the priority connection destination (one or a plurality of extension terminals) is “free” or “out of service area”, and the terminal presence of “free” is the priority connection destination 106b of the database 106. In the case of the extension terminal registered at the top, the one-number presence is determined to be “free” (step S309), and then the process proceeds to step S306.

  In this case, one-number presence “vacant” is registered as one-number corresponding data corresponding to the corresponding one-number in the one-number presence 106 d table of the database 106.

  Next, a method of connection processing with one number will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a sequence diagram showing a processing procedure of one-number connection processing by the IP-PBX system 1.

(A-2-8) Reception of One Number The extension terminal (IP telephone) 801 accommodated in the IP-PBX 300 dials the one number “9000” of the extension terminal (IP telephone) 901 (S401). This extension terminal (IP telephone) 801 is a call extension terminal.

  In the IP-PBX 300, the call control 301 translates the number “9000” received from the calling extension terminal (IP telephone) 801 with reference to the database 305.

(A-2-9) One Number Inquiry When the translated result is “one number connection call”, the call control 301 sends a “one number translation request” to the one number server 100 via the one number communication APL 302. Is transmitted (S402). At this time, the one number (“9000” in this example) dialed by the calling extension terminal (IP telephone) 801 and the extension number (“801” in this example) of the calling extension terminal (IP telephone) 801 are used as parameters for the one number translation request. )).

  The one-number server 100 that has received the one-number translation request from the IP-PBX 300 performs connection destination determination processing (see FIG. 13) described later (S403). Although details will be described later, the one-number translation APL 103 and the connection destination determination APL 104 cooperate to extract the optimum connection destination (the highest priority extension terminal = the highest priority connection terminal) from the database 106, and the one-number translation APL 103 One number corresponding to the extension number of the calling extension terminal (IP telephone) 801 is extracted from the database 106.

(A-2-10) Returning the One Number Connection Destination to the IP-PBX In the one number server 100, the connection destination determination APL 104 notifies the IP-PBX communication APL 101 of the extension terminal (IP telephone) 901 of the determined connection destination. Further, the one-number translation APL 103 notifies the IP-PBX communication APL 101 of the extracted one-number “8000” of the calling extension terminal (IP telephone) 801.

  The IP-PBX communication APL 101 uses the notified extension terminal (IP telephone) 901 and the one number “8000” of the calling extension terminal (IP telephone) 801 and the one number “9000” of the connection destination as the IP-PBX 300. Is returned to the one-number communication APL 302 (S404).

(A-2-11) Extension terminal connection In the IP-PBX 300, the one-number communication APL 302 is the extension terminal (IP telephone) 901 of the connection destination returned from the IP-PBX communication 101 of the one-number 100, and the outgoing extension The terminal (IP telephone) 801 one number “8000”) is notified to the call control APL 301.

  The call control APL 301 executes call connection between the extension terminal (IP telephone) 901 and the calling extension terminal (IP telephone) 801 in the notified information (S405).

(A-2-12) Display of one number on extension terminal and accumulation of history In IP-PBX 300, call control APL 301 is connected to extension terminal (IP telephone) connected to calling extension terminal (IP telephone) 801. One number “9000” of 901 is transmitted (S406).

  As a result, the calling extension terminal (IP telephone) 801 displays the one number “9000” of the connected extension terminal on the display of the IP telephone, and the one number “9000” of the connected extension terminal in the call history of the IP telephone. Is stored (S407).

  Further, the call control APL 301 transmits the one number “8000” of the calling extension terminal (IP telephone) 801 to the extension terminal (IP telephone) 901 of the connection destination (S408).

  As a result, the extension terminal (IP telephone) 901 of the connection destination displays the one number “8000” of the call extension terminal on the display of the IP telephone, and the one number “8000” of the extension terminal of the connection destination in the call history of the IP telephone. Is stored (S409).

  The extension terminal (IP telephone) 901 and the calling extension terminal (IP telephone) 801 are call-connected by the call control APL 301 of the IP-PBX 300, so that the extension terminal (IP telephone) 901 and the calling extension terminal (IP telephone) 801 are connected. Can communicate (communication) (S410).

  Next, one-number connection destination determination processing by the one-number server 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the one-number connection destination determination process.

(A-2-13) One-number priority connection destination extraction In the one-number server 100, the IP-PBX communication APL 101 that has received the one-number translation request transmitted from the one-number communication APL 302 of the IP-PBX 300 Pass the request to the one-number translation APL 103.

  In this one-number translation request, as described above, the one-number (“9000” in this example) dialed by the calling extension terminal (IP telephone) 801 and the extension number of the calling extension terminal (IP telephone) 801 are used as parameters. ("801" in this example) is added.

  The one-number translation APL 103 performs one-number translation in which a priority connection destination corresponding to the one number dialed by the calling extension terminal is obtained based on the one-number translation request passed from the IP-PBX communication APL 101 (step S501). ).

  For example, the one-number translation APL 103 obtains a priority connection destination corresponding to the one number “9000” dialed by the calling extension terminal (IP telephone) 801 based on the one-number translation request passed from the IP-PBX communication APL 101. , One-number translation.

  When performing this one-number translation, the one-number translation APL 103 makes an inquiry to the database 106 based on the one number, searches the table of the one number 106a in the database 106, and searches the one-number translation APL 103 from the table of the priority connection destination 106b. Is extracted (step S502), and the extracted result and the one number are passed to the connection destination determination APL 104.

  For example, the one-number translation APL 103 makes an inquiry to the database 106 based on the one number “9000”, searches the table of the one number 106a in the database 106, and sets the one number “9000” from the table of the priority connection destination 106b. The corresponding IP telephones 901 and PHSs 902 of the priority connection destination are extracted (see FIG. 5), and the extracted result and the one number “9000” are passed to the connection destination determination APL 104.

(A-2-14) Extraction of one number presence and determination of connection destination The connection destination determination APL 104 searches the table of the one number presence 106d of the database 106 based on the one number passed from the one number translation APL 103, The one-number presence (one-number presence) is extracted (see FIG. 5) (step S503), and the optimum connection destination (highest priority extension terminal = highest priority connection) is determined according to the extracted one-number presence information. Terminal) is determined (step S504).

  Here, in the first embodiment, there are three one-number presences of “vacant”, “busy”, and “out of service area”, so the following determination processes (a) to (c) are performed. The

  (A) When the one-number presence is “vacant”, the connection destination determination APL 104 is the first (first) priority connection among one or more priority connection destinations registered in the priority connection destination 106b item of the database 106. The destination is determined as the optimum connection destination, that is, the highest priority connection terminal (connection destination extension terminal) (step S505).

  (B) When the one-number presence is “busy”, the connection destination determination APL 104 sets the connection destination registered in the connection destination 106e when the one-number presence is “busy” (in the “busy” state). Corresponding connection destination) is determined as the optimum connection destination (step S506).

  (C) When the one-number presence is “out of range”, the connection destination determination APL 104 corresponds to the connection destination registered in the connection destination 106e when the highest priority connection terminal of the database 106 cannot be connected (corresponding to the “out of range” state). Connection destination) is determined as the optimum connection destination (step S507).

  Here, it demonstrates concretely. The connection destination determination APL 104 searches the table of the one number presence 106d in the database 106 based on the one number “9000” passed from the one number translation APL 103, and extracts the presence (one number presence) of the one number “9000”. To do.

  Next, since the extracted one number presence is “free” in the connection destination determination APL 104 (see FIG. 5), the one number “9000” is registered at the top (first) of the table of the priority connection destination 106b. The IP telephone 901 that is the extension terminal with the highest priority connection destination (the extension terminal with the highest priority connection destination) is determined as the optimum connection destination (highest priority connection terminal).

  Further, the connection destination determination APL 104 searches the table of the one number presence 106d of the database 106 based on the one number “6000” passed from the one number translation APL 103, and extracts the one number presence of the one number “6000”. If it is “busy” (see FIG. 5), it is determined that connection to the highest priority connection terminal cannot be made, and a table of connection destinations 106 e when the connection to the highest priority connection terminal in the database 106 cannot be made is extracted.

  The connection destination determination APL 104 determines the voice mail device 600 as the optimum connection destination since the voice mail device 600 is registered as the connection destination corresponding to “busy” in the one-number presence (see FIG. 5). .

  Furthermore, the connection destination determination APL 104 searches the table of the one-number presence 106d in the database 106 based on the one-number “7000” passed from the one-number translation APL 103, and extracts the one-number presence of the one-number “7000”. If it is “out of service area” (see FIG. 5), it is determined that connection to the highest priority connection terminal cannot be made, and a table of connection destinations 106e when the connection to the highest priority connection terminal in the database 106 cannot be made is extracted.

  Then, since the mobile phone 701 is registered as the connection destination corresponding to “out of service” in the one-number presence, the connection destination determination APL 104 determines the mobile phone 701 as the optimum connection destination (see FIG. 5).

  The connection destination determination APL 104 that has determined the optimum connection destination (the highest priority connection terminal) as described above passes the determined optimum connection destination to the IP-PBX communication APL 101.

(A-2-15) Extraction of One Number of Calling Telephone Terminal In the one number server 100, the one number translation APL 103 is a calling extension terminal already added to the one number translation request passed from the IP-PBX communication APL 101. (IP telephone) Based on the extension number of 801 (in this example, “801”), the priority connection destination 106b of the database 106 is searched, and the one number corresponding to the matching priority connection destination is extracted from the table of the one number 106a. (Step S508), the one number ("8000" in this example) corresponding to the extracted extension number of the calling extension terminal (IP telephone) 801 is passed to the IP-PBX communication APL 101.

  Then, the IP-PBX communication APL 101 sends the “extension number of the highest priority connection terminal (highest priority extension terminal) as the optimum connection destination (in this example,“ 901 ”)”, one-number translation passed from the connection destination determination APL 104 "One number corresponding to the extension number of the calling extension terminal (in this example," 8000 ")" passed from the APL 103, "the connection destination dialed by the calling extension terminal" added to the already received one number translation request Is returned to the one-number communication APL 302 of the IP-PBX 300. This process corresponds to S404 in FIG.

  This is the end of the description of the one-number connection destination determination processing by the one-number server 100.

(A-3) Effects of the embodiment According to the above embodiment, one or more telephone terminals (extension terminals) are associated with one number (one number), so when there is a call by that one number Can determine, as a connection destination, the highest priority extension terminal (highest priority connection terminal) set in advance among one or more extension terminals (priority connection terminal) corresponding to one number.

  For example, when the receiver owns or is assigned a plurality of extension terminals, the caller designates (dials) one number corresponding to the plurality of extension terminals, so that the plurality of extension terminals corresponding to the one number is specified. The extension terminal with the highest priority set in advance can be determined as the connection destination.

  Further, according to the above embodiment, since the optimum connection destination is determined based on the database of the one number server, when there is a transmission by one number, the one number is referred to by referring to the database. It is possible to determine the optimum connection destination according to the presence corresponding to.

  For example, when the presence corresponding to the one number is “vacant”, for example, the highest priority extension terminal (highest priority connection terminal) set in advance among one or more extension terminals may be determined as the optimum connection destination. it can. Further, when the presence corresponding to the one number is “busy”, for example, the voice mail device as the connection destination when the connection to the highest priority connection terminal cannot be made can be determined as the optimum connection destination.

  In addition, according to the above embodiment, a plurality of telephone terminals (extension terminals) can be collectively managed by one number, a connection destination can be determined according to the priority given to each telephone terminal, and a plurality of terminals can be determined. It is possible to determine the optimum connection destination based on the presence of the one number based on the presence of the telephone terminal.

  Therefore, when a caller (sender) calls an individual (recipient) given a one number, the caller should always be aware of the one number, and the receiver (recipient) has priority over the phone terminal. You can be connected to the most suitable telephone terminal according to the ranking and the presence of one number.

  Further, according to the above embodiment, the registered content of the extension terminal (priority connection terminal) corresponding to the one number can be changed by an individual (personal PC), so that the seat movement by the organization change in the user's company If the user (individual PC) corresponds to the one number before moving the seat, the extension terminal at the destination is registered as its own terminal (the highest priority extension terminal = the highest priority connection terminal). When there is a call by one number before moving the seat, it is possible to determine the extension terminal that is the highest priority extension terminal as the optimum connection destination.

  Therefore, the caller can make a call with the same one number related to the receiver without being aware of the seat movement of the receiver of the connection partner and the change of the extension terminal of the connection destination, and for the receiver Even if the extension number of the extension terminal is different from that before the seat movement as the seat moves, the extension terminal designated by the extension terminal can be received.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment, for an extension terminal capable of display display, such as an IP phone, a mobile phone (a portable dual terminal using a wireless LAN (WLAN)), and a PHS terminal, the outgoing call history and the incoming call history are one. Since the number is stored in correspondence with the number, it is possible to connect to the optimum connection destination corresponding to the one number at the time of callback or redialing by one number registered in the outgoing call history and the incoming call history.

  Further, according to the above embodiment, when there is a phone book in the company, the seat number is moved by changing the organization in the user's company by registering the one number in the phone book instead of the extension number of the extension terminal. Even if there is a change, the telephone directory does not need to be changed or revised by registering the extension number of the extension terminal at the movement destination corresponding to the same one number before movement.

  Furthermore, according to the above-described embodiment, for example, when one number is used for incoming calls from a public line, there is no need for telephone intermediation and the like, and customer satisfaction can be improved by always being connected to a connection destination.

(B) Other Embodiments In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the IP-PBX system has been described, but the application target of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention can be applied to a system centered on an exchange (exchange server) provided by a carrier.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... IP-PBX system 10, 30 ... LAN, 20, 40 ... SW (LAN switch), 50 ... IP network, 100 ... One number server, 101 ... IP-PBX communication APL, 102 ... Presence reception APL, 103 ... One number translation APL, 104 ... Connection destination determination APL, 105, 304 ... Maintenance operation APL, 106, 204, 305 ... Database, 200 ... Presence server, 201 ... Presence control APL, 202 ... Presence reception APL, 203, 303 ... Presence Transmission APL, 300 ... IP-PBX, 301 ... Call control APL, 302 ... One number communication APL, 400 ... Administrator PC, 500 ... Personal PC, 600 ... Voice mail device, 701 ... Mobile phone, 801,901 ... IP phone .

Claims (3)

In a communication device that controls connection of a plurality of telephone terminals,
A mobile phone terminal and a non-mobile phone terminal belong to the same group, and are associated with the identification information of the group,
Priority information indicating the priority order of connection destinations within the group,
Identification information for each phone terminal belonging to the above group,
Presence information about each phone terminal belonging to the above group,
Storing other connection destination information indicating other connection destinations when it is not possible to connect to the telephone terminal to be connected with the highest priority in the group,
For the portable telephone terminal having the first and second identification information that is alternatively valid according to the position, the first identification information is stored as identification information for each telephone terminal belonging to the group. Storage means capable of storing the second identification information as one of the other connection destination information;
Upon reception of a connection request based on group identification information from the connection source telephone terminal, identification information used for connection of the connection destination telephone terminal is obtained from the storage means based on the group identification information, and the connection source telephone terminal And a connection control means for connecting to the communication device. In a communication method for controlling connection of a plurality of telephone terminals,
Storage means, connection control means,
The storage means is
A mobile phone terminal and a non-mobile phone terminal belong to the same group, and are associated with the identification information of the group,
Priority information indicating the priority order of connection destinations within the group,
Identification information for each phone terminal belonging to the above group,
Presence information about each phone terminal belonging to the above group,
Storing other connection destination information indicating other connection destinations when it is not possible to connect to the telephone terminal to be connected with the highest priority in the group,
For the portable telephone terminal having the first and second identification information that is alternatively valid according to the position, the first identification information is stored as identification information for each telephone terminal belonging to the group. And the second identification information can be stored as one of the other connection destination information,
The connection control means includes
Upon reception of a connection request based on group identification information from the connection source telephone terminal, identification information used for connection of the connection destination telephone terminal is obtained from the storage means based on the group identification information, and the connection source telephone terminal The communication method characterized by connecting with. A computer installed in a communication device that controls the connection of a plurality of telephone terminals.
A mobile phone terminal and a non-mobile phone terminal belong to the same group, and are associated with the identification information of the group,
Priority information indicating the priority order of connection destinations within the group,
Identification information for each phone terminal belonging to the above group,
Presence information about each phone terminal belonging to the above group,
Storing other connection destination information indicating other connection destinations when it is not possible to connect to the telephone terminal to be connected with the highest priority in the group,
For the portable telephone terminal having the first and second identification information that is alternatively valid according to the position, the first identification information is stored as identification information for each telephone terminal belonging to the group. Storage means capable of storing the second identification information as one of the other connection destination information;
Upon reception of a connection request based on group identification information from the connection source telephone terminal, identification information used for connection of the connection destination telephone terminal is obtained from the storage means based on the group identification information, and the connection source telephone terminal A communication program that functions as a connection control means for connecting to a computer.

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