JPH0353737A - Automatic calling device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To attain the setting or revision of the calling priority order with a simple operation by storing a dial priority level of a registered destination dial number in a state of being revised independently and calling the dial number in the order of higher calling priority level. CONSTITUTION:When the user selects the registration mode of an abbreviation dial number through the operation of an operation section 11, inputs a destination dial number and inputs a priority level comprising 2-digit number, the registration to one destination is finished. Thus, a destination dial number and a calling priority level are stored and registered in a storage section 2 for each abbreviation dial number. The registered calling priority is revised independently for each items without modifying the registered contents of other items. In the case of multiple address communication, dial numbers are sent from the destination with higher registered priority level independently of the order of the abbreviation dial numbers.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic calling device used, for example, in a facsimile machine having a speed dial function and a broadcast function.

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional device of this type has a calling means for transmitting a destination dial number to a communication line, and a rewritable storage means for storing a plurality of destination dial numbers in correspondence with respective speed dial numbers. , you can make a call by inputting a speed dial number to a stored destination dial number, or when sending a broadcast to multiple destinations, you can call multiple destination dial numbers stored in the order of the corresponding speed dial numbers. (in ascending order or descending order)
(See Publication No. 292854).

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, with this configuration, there are problems in that the speed dial function is impaired and it becomes troublesome to set or change call priorities.

The above problem arises for the following reasons.

In other words, if the calling priority is in the order of speed dial numbers, for example, when registering an additional destination dial number with a high priority, the user (registrant) must register a low priority number that has already been registered (memorized). You may have to re-register the destination dial number with another speed dial number with a lower priority.

Furthermore, when changing the priority order of registered destination dial numbers, the user may have to change and re-register all speed dial numbers.

Furthermore, due to changes in speed dial numbers due to changes in priorities, users are no longer able to memorize and use speed dial numbers, making it impossible to take full advantage of the convenience of the speed dial function.

The facsimile machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 63-269863 has a separate priority reservation information storage section, and the reservation contents stored in this storage section are executed preferentially. The priority operation is a type of interrupt operation that interrupts other operations, and does not solve the above-mentioned problems.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and provides an automatic calling device that can set or change calling priorities with a simple operation without sacrificing the convenience of the speed dial function. The purpose is to

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the problems mentioned above, the present invention uses a rewritable storage means to store a plurality of destination dial numbers in correspondence with respective speed dial numbers, and also to store each destination dial number in correspondence with a speed dial number. The call priority level is stored in a state that can be changed independently for each destination dial number, and calls are made to the destination dial numbers stored in the storage means in descending order of the call priority level. be.

Effects of the present invention With the above-described configuration, the additional registration of a high-priority destination dial number or the change of the priority order of registered destination dial numbers does not change the already registered speed dial number. This can be done independently, without sacrificing the convenience of the speed dial function.
It becomes possible to set or change the call priority order with a simple operation.

Example An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of an automatic calling device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The automatic calling device shown in the figure is constructed in a state that it is built into a facsimile device having a return function, and 1 is an operation unit 1l.
2 is a rewritable non-volatile storage unit that stores and registers destination information; 3 is a call control unit that specifies the destination dial number of the call destination according to a predetermined procedure; 4 is an image information transmitter that outputs transmission image information read from a document or the like and stored in an image information memory; 5;
is an image information receiving unit that prints and records received image information on recording paper, etc.;
6 is a modem that modulates the transmitted image information and demodulates the received image information; 7 is an NCU (network control unit); 8 is a calling unit that calls a destination dial number to a communication line L such as a telephone line; 9 is each unit This is a communication control unit that centrally controls the operation of the image information and communicates image information.

The operation unit 11 arranged on the operation panel 1 includes a numeric keypad for number input, a key for sending commands (send key), a registration mode selection key, a registration seven key, a registration end key, etc., and is used for facsimile communication. In addition to device communication operations,
It is also possible to perform a registration operation in the storage unit 2. The display unit 12 operates under communication control, and in addition to displaying a guide for communication operations, it also displays a guide for supporting registration operations in the storage unit 2.

The storage unit 2 is configured using a nonvolatile storage element powered by a battery, for example.

This storage unit 2 stores and registers a plurality of destination dial numbers in correspondence with respective speed dial numbers, as shown in FIG. Memorize and register the level for each destination dial.

In this case, each priority level is stored and registered independently of the speed dial number and destination dial number and can be changed. The priority level is expressed by a number from OO to 991, for example.

Furthermore, the storage unit 2 also stores and registers a flag for distinguishing dialed destination numbers that have been called at the time of broadcasting.

The call control unit 3 includes a level comparison unit 31 that compares priority levels registered in the storage unit 2 and a destination search unit 3 that selects a destination dial number from the storage unit 2 to cause the calling unit 8 to make a call.
2, and abbreviated call control using a speed dial number;
It has two control modes: priority call control based on priority level.

In the speed dialing control mode, a registered destination dial number corresponding to a speed dial number arbitrarily input from the operation unit l1 is searched from the storage unit 2, and this searched destination dial number is sent to the calling unit 8. Make a call.

In the priority call control mode, when multiple destinations are designated for broadcasting, the priority levels registered in the storage unit 2 are compared, and the destination dial numbers are sent to the calling unit 8 in descending order of priority levels. Make a call.

The functions of the call control section 3 can be configured by being incorporated into the communication control section 9 in terms of software.

The operation of the automatic calling device configured as described above will be explained below.

When the user selects the speed dial number registration mode by operating the operation unit 11, first, as shown in FIG. 3, a guide display prompting the user to input the speed dial number is displayed on the display unit 12.

When the user inputs the two-digit speed dial number according to the guide display, a guide display prompting the user to input the destination dial number (telephone number) is displayed as shown in FIG.

When the user inputs a destination dial number, as shown in FIG.

When the user inputs the priority level consisting of two digits according to the above guide display as shown in figure [F], the guide display as shown in figure (G) will be displayed.
Registration for one destination is completed.

As described above, the destination dial number and call priority level can be stored and registered in the storage unit 2 for each speed dial number. The registered call priority level can be changed independently for each call without changing the registered contents of other calls.

When calling multiple destination dial numbers stored and registered in the storage unit 2 for broadcasting, the calling unit 8 calls from the destination dial number with the highest priority level, as shown in FIG. 4, for example. Make a call. As a result, the relay message is sent in the order of the registered destinations with the highest priority level, regardless of the speed dial number.

To add a high-priority destination dial number,
The high priority destination dial number may be registered as an unused speed dial number, and the priority level of the high number may also be registered. In this case, the speed dial number party level may be arbitrary.

When changing the priority level, only the priority level registered with the corresponding destination dial number needs to be corrected. In this case, the speed dial number does not need to be changed;
The residue is fine. This allows you to remember and use the speed dial number.

Effects of the Invention As is clear from the above description, the present invention stores a plurality of destination dial numbers in correspondence with respective speed dial numbers using a rewritable storage means, and also assigns priority to calls to registered destination dial numbers. The level is stored in a state that can be changed independently for each destination dial,
By calling a plurality of destination dial numbers stored in the storage means in the order of the calling priority level,
You can add a high-priority destination dial number or change the priority order of registered destination dial numbers independently without changing other registered speed dial numbers. This has the effect that calling priorities can be set or changed with a simple operation without compromising the convenience of the speed dial function.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an automatic calling device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram partially illustrating the registered contents of the storage unit, and FIG. 3 is an example of a guide display performed during a registration operation. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the calling order at the time of broadcasting. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Operation panel, 11... Operating unit, 12... Display unit, 2... Storage unit, 3... Call control unit, 31...
・Level comparison section, 32...Destination search section, 7...NC
U, 8... Calling unit.

Claims (1)

[Claims] A calling means that sends a destination dial number to a communication line, a plurality of destination dial numbers that are stored in correspondence with each speed dial number, and a call priority level for each destination dial number that can be changed for each destination dial number. and a rewritable storage means for storing the plurality of destination dial numbers in order of priority level when calling a plurality of destinations in sequence, by the calling means in the order of the calling priority level. An automatic calling device comprising a calling control means for making a call.