JPH0669954A - Message supersession notice system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent a message stored in a store and forward exchange from being superseded against the intention of the user of mail box with respect to the message supersession notice system in the store and forward exchange providing the mail box service. CONSTITUTION:A store and forward exchange 210 provided with a mail box 211 storing a message addressed to the user of the mail box and a supersession means 212 superseding a message stored in the mail box in excess of a prescribed period is provided with a resident period monitor means 213 monitoring whether or not a resident period of a voice message stored in the mail box exceeds a predetermined pre-notice period within the supersession period and with a supersession prediction means 214 notifying the supersession of the voice message after lapse of the supersession period to the user of the mail box when the voice message whose resident period elapses over the prediction period is detected.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention stores and exchanges a message such as voice or facsimile stored in a mailbox so that the user can extract it at any time or provide a mailbox service for automatically delivering to the user. The present invention relates to a message discard notification method in a device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a conventional storage and exchange apparatus, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another example of a conventional storage and exchange apparatus.

In FIG. 10, a voice message mail message is generated.
Store-and-forward device 2 that provides a rubox service_VBut
It is attached to the exchange 1. Storage and exchange device 2_VAccumulated in
Part 21_V, Line control unit 22_VAnd retention state management unit 23
_VIs provided, and the storage unit 21_VMail box
Mailbox corresponding to the user (MB_V) Is composed
Line control unit 22_VIs the storage exchange device 2 _VAnd exchange 1
Control the connection with.

For example, when the mailbox user 4 stores a mailbox (MB) in the storage unit 21 _V in the storage exchange apparatus 2 _V.
Owns _V), after the message sender 3 connects to the storage exchange apparatus 2 _V via the switch 1, when sending mail inbox user 4 addressed voice message (M _V),
Storage exchange apparatus 2 _V the received voice message (M _V)
A mailbox for mailbox user 4 (MB
_V ).

Later, the mailbox user 4 is the exchange 1
By connecting to the storage and switching device 2 _V via the, and referring to the mailbox (MB _V )
Listen to the voice message (M _V ) stored in B _V ).

The staying state management unit 23 _V is equivalent to the storage unit 21.
Monitoring the number of preservation days (d) for each mailbox each voice messages stored in the (MB _V) (M _V) in _V, the voice message exceeds a predetermined discard days (S) and (M _V) When detected, by automatically discarding,
Although the aim of efficient use of each mailbox (MB _V), to discard during storage voice message (M _V) is not specifically notify the mailbox user 4.

On the other hand, in FIG. 11, a facsimile message is displayed.
Storage and exchange equipment that provides a mailbox service for
Setting 2_FIs attached to the exchange 1. Storage and exchange device 2
_FIn the storage unit 21_F, Line control unit 22_FAnd automatic re
Sending control unit 23_FIs provided, and the storage unit 21_FHas
Mailbox corresponding to mailbox user (MB
_F) Is configured, and the line control unit 22_FIs the storage exchange device 2
_FAnd the exchange 1 to control the automatic retransmission control unit 23._F
Is the mailbox (MB_F) Fax accumulated in
MilliMessage (M_F) Is extracted and the line control unit 22_FOh
And the mailbox user specifies via switch 1
To the facsimile terminal (FAX) 6
Simili Message (M_F) Delivery is unsuccessful,
The retransmission is repeated at a predetermined interval until the communication is successful.

[0008] For example, the mailbox user 4 stores the mailbox (MB) in the storage unit 21 _F in the storage exchange apparatus 2 _F.
F) owns, after the message sender 3 connects to the storage exchange apparatus 2 _V via the switch 1 from the facsimile terminal (FAX) 5, a facsimile terminal (FAX) 6 destined facsimile message (M _F) When the message is transmitted, the store and exchange device 2 _F receives the received facsimile message (M
_F ) is temporarily stored in the mailbox (MB _F ) for the mailbox user 4, and then the facsimile terminal (FA) specified by the mailbox user 4 (FA) via the exchange 1.
X) 6, and try delivery.

[0009] As a result, when the facsimile message (M _F) is delivered to the facsimile terminal (FAX) 6 is discarded mailbox (MB _F) stored facsimile message within (M _F), a facsimile When the facsimile message (M _F ) cannot be delivered due to a recording sheet malfunction or a shortage of recording sheets during communication of the terminal (FAX) 6, for example, the automatic retransmission control unit 23 _F again sets a predetermined interval and again. Facsimile terminal (FA
X) 6 is tried, and the above steps are repeated until the delivery is successful.

[0010] Note that the automatic retransmission control unit 23 _F monitors the number of retransmissions of a facsimile message (M _F) (n), facsimile message exceeds the number of retransmissions (n) is preset discard number (N _S) and (M _F) to detect, by automatically be discarded, each mailbox (M
Although the aim of efficient use of B _F), to discard the retransmitted facsimile message (M _F) is not specifically notify the mailbox user 4.

[0011]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
Like this, in the conventional storage and exchange device,
(S) Voice messages saved above (M_V) Automatic
If you dispose of it in a
Since there is no notice of disposal to the mailbox user 4,
Very important voice message (M_V) Is discarded without permission
And the number of discards (N _S) A fax machine that repeats the above retransmission
MilliMessage (M_F) Is automatically discarded,
The box user 4 has not been notified in advance of the disposal.
Therefore, an important facsimile for mailbox user 4
Message (M_F) Is discarded without permission and the
There was a risk that the reliability of the equipment would be impaired.

It is an object of the present invention to prevent messages stored in a storage / exchange device from being discarded against the will of the mailbox user.

[0013]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the principle of the present invention. FIG. 1 (a) shows the principle of the present invention (claim 1) and FIG. 1 (b) shows the present invention (claim 1). The principle of item 3) will be shown.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 is an exchange, 210 and 220 are storage and exchange devices to which the present invention is applied, 211 and 221 are mailboxes, and 212 and 222 are discarding means.

Reference numeral 213 is a staying period monitoring means provided in the storage and exchange device 210 according to the present invention (claim 1).
Reference numeral 214 denotes a storage / exchange device 21 according to the present invention (Claim 1).
It is a means for foreseeing disposal provided at 0.

Reference numeral 223 is a resending number monitoring means provided in the storage and switching apparatus 220 according to the present invention (claim 3).
224 is the storage / exchange device 22 according to the present invention (claim 3).
It is a means for foreseeing disposal provided at 0.

[0017]

[Action] The mail box 211, to save the mailbox users addressed to the voice message (M _V).

The discarding means 212 has a mailbox 211.
Discarding the voice message (M _V) that is stored predetermined discarding period above. Residence period monitoring means 213
The residence time of the voice message (M _V) during storage in a mailbox 211, monitors whether or not elapsed notice period prescribed within discarding period.

[0019] disposal notice means 214, if the residence period monitoring means 213 detects a voice message that the residence period has elapsed the notice period (M _V), discarding period of time a voice message (M _V) to the mailbox user Notify you to discard later.

It is considered that the staying period monitoring means 213 can set the notice period for each mailbox user. Mail box 221, facsimile message could not be delivered to the mailbox user (M _F)
Is temporarily stored and repeatedly retransmitted until it can be delivered.

The discarding means 222 retransmits the facsimile message (M
Discard _F ). The resend count monitoring unit 223 is configured to send the facsimile message (M
_It monitors whether the number of retransmissions of _F ) has reached the number of discards.

[0022] disposal notice means 224, when the number of retransmissions monitoring means 223 detects a facsimile message (M _F) the number of retransmissions has reached the number of abandonments, to discard the facsimile message (M _F) in the mail box user To notify.

It should be noted that the discard notifying means 224 is considered to notify the telephone set up corresponding to the mailbox user of the discard of the facsimile message (M _F ), and the discard notifying means 224 also considers the facsimile message (M _F ).
After notifying the disposal of _F), it is considered to be a possible retransmission after the specified period of the mailbox user, further disposal notice means 224, facsimile message (M _F)
After notifying the disposal of, based on the designation of the mailbox user, it is contemplated that by changing the delivery destination of the facsimile message (M _F) to allow retransmission.

Therefore, before the voice message and the facsimile message stored in the mailbox are discarded, the mailbox user is notified of the discard, and the important voice message or the facsimile message is notified to the mailbox user without permission. The risk of disposal is eliminated, and the reliability of the storage and exchange device is greatly improved.

[0025]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 2 is a diagram showing a store-and-forward device according to an embodiment of the present invention (Claim 1), and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a user profile according to an embodiment of the present invention (Claim 1), and FIG.
2 is a diagram showing an example of the staying state management process in FIG. 2, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the discard notification process in FIG. 2, and FIG. 6 is a storage exchange according to an embodiment of the present invention (claim 3). 7 is a diagram showing an apparatus, FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a user profile according to an embodiment of the present invention (Claim 3), and FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of automatic retransmission processing in FIG.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the discard notification process in FIG. The same reference numerals denote the same objects throughout the drawings.

First, an embodiment of the present invention (claim 1) is
This will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5. In FIG. 2, FIG.
The storage and exchange device 2 is used as the storage and exchange device 210 in (a).
_VIs shown, and the staying period monitoring means 2 in FIG.
Retention state management unit 23 as 13_VAIs also provided, and FIG.
The automatic sending control unit as the disposal warning means 214 in (a)
24_VAnd the discard notification unit 26_VIs provided.

The storage / exchange device 2 _V also holds a user profile (P _V ) indicating the attributes of each mailbox user 4 who holds a mailbox (MB _V ). In each user profile (P _V ), as shown in FIG. 3, a notification flag (F _V ), a user number (DN _U ), a number of discard days (S), and a number of notice days of discard (E) are registered in advance. There is.

The notification flag (F _V), prior to discarding the voice message (M _V) that mailbox user 4 are stored in the mailbox (MB _V), that requests a service notice discarded or a whether a flag indicating, when utilizing waste notice service sets a notification flag (F _V), for example, a logic "1", logic notifications when not using the service flag (F _V) Set to "0".

The user number (DN _U ) is the telephone number (DN) given to the mailbox user 4 from the exchange 1.
₄ ) Waste notification number of days (E), when the storage number of days in each voice message (M _V) (d) exceeds the waste notification number of days (E), it is determined in order to notice the waste to the mail box user 4 In general, the number of days of notice of discard (E) is set before the number of days of discard (S) (for example, X days before).

2 to 5, the storage unit 21 _V has a mailbox (MB) for the mailbox user 4 (MB).
_V) is provided, the mailbox user 4 addressed to a voice message that the message sender 3 and the like to send (M _V)
Are stored and stored in the mailbox (MB _V ).

In this state, the storage / exchange device 2_VIs stagnant
State management unit 23_VAAt a predetermined cycle (for example, the number of days
Every time) changes. The staying state management unit 23 that has been activated
_VAIs the storage unit 21_VEach mailbox in (MB_V)
Refer to each one in order (step S41 in Fig. 4),
User profile (P_V)
Notification flag (F_V) Is analyzed (step
S42), notification flag (F_V) Is set to logic "0"
Voice message (M_V) Disposal notice
It is judged that the service is not used, and the delay shown in Fig. 10
Foreign state management unit 23_VManagement of retention status similar to, that is, storage date
The number (d) of monitoring and storage days (d) is the number of disposal days (S)
Voice messages beyond (M_V) Automatic discard
(Step S43), the notification flag (F_V) Is logical
If set to "1", the voice message (M
_V) Of the disposal notice service,
Mailbox User 4 mailbox (MB _V)
Voice messages (M_V) Sequentially addressed to one
(Step S44), the extracted voice message (M_V)
Days (d) and corresponding user profile (P
_V) Is compared with the registered disposal days (S) (step S
45), the number of preservation days (d) exceeds the number of disposal days (S)
In this case, the staying state management unit 23 shown in FIG._Vsame as
, The corresponding voice message (M_V) Is executed
However, the number of preservation days (d) is the number of disposal days (step S46).
In the case of (S) or less, it corresponds to the number of preservation days (d).
User profile (P_V) Number of days of notice of disposal registered in
Compare with (E) (step S47), and save days (d)
If the number of days is less than the number of days (E) of notification of disposal,
No related processing is performed, but the number of preservation days (d) is the notification date of disposal
If the number (E) is exceeded, the relevant voice message
(M_V) Automatic transmission control unit 24_VAnd send it out automatically
Part 24_VRequest a call for the notice of disposal (step S
48).

The staying state management unit 23 _VA is the above process, run against the mailbox all voice messages during storage _{(MB V) (M V)} , and each mailbox storage unit 21 _V (MB _V ) (step S
49 and S410).

The automatic transmission control unit 24 _V, the user ID of the staying state management unit 23 _VA voice messages transmitted from (M _V) and extracted on a first come, first served basis, from the user profile for the mailbox user 4 (P _V) (DN _U ) = (DN ₄ ) is extracted, the extracted user number (DN _U ) = (DN ₄ ) is transmitted to the line control unit 22 _V , and the mailbox user 4 is requested to set up the call.

Line control unit 22_VIs an automatic transmission control unit 24
_VUser number (DN sent from _U) = (DN_Four)
Call the exchange 1 using the
After setting the connection, the automatic sending control unit 24_VConnection completed
Notice.

The automatic transmission controller 24 _V is connected to the line controller 22.
_{When the} connection completion is notified from _V , the discard notification unit 26 _V is activated and the voice message (M _V ) is transmitted. The activated discard notification unit 26 _V includes the line control unit 22 _V and the exchange 1.
Voice message to the mailbox user 4 via the call route set in the box to start the advance notice of disposal, "This is a mail center (a mail center is a storage and switching device 2 _V Is the name of the organization that provides the mailbox service. It tells of being saved voice message (M _V). Is reproduced and returned to the mailbox user 4 (step S5 in FIG. 5).
1), reproduces the transmitted voice message (M _V), and returns to the mailbox user 4 (step S52).

Next, the discard notification unit 26 _V sends a voice message "This message is X
It will be discarded after a day. Enter the numbers "0" and "#" to save until then, and the numbers "1" and "#" to save. Is reproduced and returned to the mailbox user 4 (step S53).

When the mailbox user 4 desires to save data for X days and inputs the numbers "0" and "#" by operating the number buttons or the like, the numbers "0" and "#" indicate the exchange 1 The data is transferred to the storage / exchange device 2 _V via the line control unit 22 _V , and is transferred to the discard notification unit 26 _V via the line control unit 22 _V.

When the discard notification unit 26 _V receives the numbers "0" and "#" returned from the mailbox user 4 (step S54), the prepared voice message "save message until X days later" is stored. To do. Is reproduced and returned to the mailbox user 4 (step S55),
The automatic sending control unit 24 _V is notified of the completion of the notice of disposal and the instruction to save until X days later, and also transmits the voice message (M _V ).

The automatic transmission control unit 24 _{V, which} has been notified of the completion of the notice of discard, notifies the line control unit 22 _V of the mailbox user 4
Together to release the call being set between and communicates the transmitted voice message (M _V) to the staying state management unit 23 _VA, after X days, i.e. instructing to store up to waste days (S).

The staying state management unit 23 _VA is transmitted voice message (M _V), the original mailbox (MB _V)
It is stored again in, stored for up to the number of days of disposal (S), and then automatically discarded.

On the other hand, the mailbox user 4 sends the voice
Message (M_V) Is determined not to be saved, and numeric buttons, etc.
When you operate and enter the numbers "1" and "#",
“1” and “#” are stored and exchanged via the exchange 1.
_VTo the line control unit 22 _VDiscard notification unit 2 via
6_VBe transmitted to.

Discard notification section 26_VUse the mailbox
When receiving the numbers "1" and "#" returned from person 4
(Step S56), prepared voice message
(M _V) The voice message "Messe
Discard the package. 』Play, mailbox user
4 (step S57), the automatic delivery control unit 2
Four_VNotification of the completion of disposal and notification of disposal.
, A voice message (M _V) Is transmitted.

The automatic transmission control unit 24 _{V, which} has been notified of the completion of the notice of discard, notifies the line control unit 22 _V of the mailbox user 4
Together to release the call being set between, the transmitted voice message (M _V) transmitted to the staying state management unit 23 _VA, for instructing to discard.

The staying state management unit 23 _VA is transmitted voice message (M _V), the original mailbox (MB _V)
Discard without accumulating in. As is clear from the above description, according to the present embodiment shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the storage / exchange device 2 _V is stored in the mailbox (MB _V ) when the mailbox user 4 desires it. in X days before the voice message (M _V) is automatically discarded in, performs a notice of disposal for the mailbox user 4, together to save until after X days or, or immediately if the mail box to discard Contact User 4, Mailbox User 4
In order to perform the processing based on the instructions, and thus discarding the voice message (M _V) during storage on the mailbox user 4 has been accepted.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention (claim 3) will be described.
6 to 9 will be described. In FIG. 6, FIG. 1 (b)
Storage and exchange device 2 as storage and exchange device 220 in _FBut
The retransmission number monitoring means 223 shown in FIG.
As the automatic retransmission control unit 23_FAIs provided, and also FIG. 1 (b)
The automatic sending control unit 24 as the disposal warning device 224 in
_FAAnd the discard notification unit 26_FIs provided.

The storage / exchange device 2 _F also holds a user profile (P _F ) indicating the attributes of each mailbox user 4 who holds a mailbox (MB _F ). As shown in FIG. 7, each user profile (P _F ) has a notification flag (F _F ), a user number (DN _U ), a non-delivery notification destination number (DN _E ), and a discard count (N _S ). Is registered in advance.

The notification flag (F _F ) is the same as the above-mentioned notification flag (F _V ) and the mailbox user 4 discards the facsimile message (M _F ) stored in the mailbox (MB _F ). Prior to the above, it is a flag indicating whether or not to use the service of giving notice of disposal. When using the service of giving notice of disposal, for example, the notification flag (F _F ) is set to logic “1” and the service is not used. In this case, the notification flag (F _F ) is set to logic “0”.

The user number (DN _U ) is a telephone number (DN ₆ ) given to the facsimile terminal (FAX) 6 designated by the mailbox user 4 from the exchange 1.
The undelivered notification destination number (DN _E ) is the telephone number (DN ₄ ) given to the mailbox user 4 from the exchange 1.
In this case, it is used for notification before delivery which will be explained later.

[0049] disposal notice the number of times (N _E), when the number of retransmissions of each facsimile message (M _F) to (n) exceeds the waste notification number (N _E), notice the waste to the mail box user 4 The number of notifications of normal discard (N _E ) is equal to or less than the number of discards (N _S ) (for example, N _S −N).
_E = Y).

6 to 9, in the storage unit 21 _F , the mailbox (MB) for the mailbox user 4 (MB
_F ) is provided and a facsimile terminal (FAX) 5
Facsimile terminals equal to the specified mailbox user 4 to be transmitted (FAX) 6 destined facsimile message (M _F) is temporarily assumed to be stored in the mailbox (MB _F) within.

In this state, the storage / exchange apparatus 2 _F periodically activates the automatic retransmission control unit 23 _FA . The activated automatic retransmission control unit 23 _FA sequentially refers to each mailbox (MB _F ) in the storage unit 21 _F (FIG. 8, step S8).
1), the notification flag (F _F ) registered in the user profile (P _F ) corresponding to the mailbox user 4
Is analyzed (step S82), and if the notification flag (F _F ) is set to logic “0”, it is determined that the discard notice service of the facsimile message (M _F ) is not used, and FIG. automatic automatic retransmission controller 23 _F similar to staying state management, i.e. retransmission process of a facsimile message (M _F), and a facsimile message retransmission number (n) has reached the waste number (n _S) (M _F) represented executes the discarding (step S83), if the notification flag (F _F) is set to a logic "1", it is determined that utilizes waste notice service facsimile message (M _F), the mailbox user 4 mailbox (MB _F) during the accumulation in the facsimile message (M _F) one addressed sequentially extracted (step S84), extracted facsimile message (M _F ) is transmitted to the automatic transmission control unit 24 _F , and the automatic transmission control unit 24 _F is requested to deliver it to the facsimile terminal (FAX) 6 (step S8).
5).

[0052] automatic transmission control unit 24 _F is a facsimile message transmitted from the automatic retransmission control unit 23 _FA (M _F)
Was extracted in order of arrival, a user ID (DN _U) from the corresponding user profile _{(P F) = (DN 6} ) extracting the extracted user ID _{(DN U) = (DN 6} ) a line control unit 22 _F, and send it to a facsimile terminal (FAX) 6
Request call setup for.

Line control unit 22_FIs an automatic transmission control unit 24
_FAUser number (DN sent from _U) = (DN₆)
Call the exchange 1 using the facsimile terminal (FAX)
After setting the connection with 6, the automatic sending control unit 24_FAConnected to
Notify completion.

Automatic sending control unit 24_FAIs the line control unit 22
_FWhen the connection completion is notified from the facsimile terminal (F
Fax message to AX 6 (M_F) Delivery
It is determined that it is possible (step S86), and the automatic operation shown in FIG. 11 is performed.
Sending control unit 24_FSimilar to fax messages
(M_F), The automatic retransmission control unit 23
_FAFax message (M_F) Delivery completion process
It is executed (step S87).

On the other hand, the line control unit 22_FIs the facsimile end
If the connection with the end (FAX) 6 could not be set,
Automatic sending control unit 24_FAIs a facsimile terminal (FAX) 6
Fax message to (M_F) Is impossible to deliver
Judgment, automatic retransmission control unit 23 _FANotify to undeliverable
It

Automatic re-transmission control unit 2 notified of non-delivery
3 _FA advances the number of retransmissions (n) by one step (step S
88), and compares the number of retransmissions (n) with the number of discards (N _S ) preset by the storage and exchange device 2 _F (step S8).
9), when the number of retransmissions (n) exceeds discard number of times (N _S), similar to the automatic retransmission controller 23 _F in FIG. 11, the corresponding facsimile message (M _F) mailbox (MB _F ) after discarding from the source facsimile terminal facsimile message (M _F) (FAX) 5
Non-delivery notification processing is executed for (steps S810 and S811).

[0057] As a result of the automatic retransmission control unit 23 _FA compared retransmission count (n) and discard number (N _S), when the number of retransmissions (n) is less waste number (N _S) is further number of retransmissions (N) is compared with the number of discard notifications (N _E ) registered in the corresponding user profile (P _F ) (step S81).
2) If the number of retransmissions (n) does not match the number of notifications of discard (N _E ), the process regarding the notice of discarding is not performed, but if the number of retransmissions (n) matches the number of notifications of discard (N _E ). the corresponding user profile (P _F) to the registered undelivered prior notification number _{(DN E) = (DN 4} ) extracting (step S813), the automatic transmission control with the facsimile message (M _F) This is transmitted to the section 24 _FA , and the automatic transmission control section 24 _FA is requested to make a call for the notice of discard (step S814).

The automatic retransmission control unit 23 _FA executes the above processing for all the facsimile messages (M _F ) stored in the mailbox (MB _F ) and further stores in the storage unit 21 _F.
This is executed for each mailbox (MB _F ) in the above (steps S815 and S816).

[0059] automatic transmission control unit 24 _FA is a facsimile message transmitted from the automatic retransmission control unit 23 _FA (M _F)
It was extracted in order of arrival, and transmit the facsimile message (M _F) undelivered before transmitted from the automatic retransmission control unit 23 _FA with notification number _{(DN E) = (DN 4} ) to the line controller 22 _F, mailbox Request call setup for the user 4.

The line control unit 22 _F includes an automatic transmission control unit 24
Non-delivery has been transferred from the _F before notification number (DN _E) = (DN
₄ ) is used to call the exchange 1 to set the connection with the mailbox user 4, and then the automatic transmission control unit 24 _F is notified of the completion of the connection.

The automatic transmission control unit 24 _F has the line control unit 22.
When notified connection completion from _F, starts the discarding notification unit 26 _F, transmits the facsimile message (M _F). The activated discard notification unit 26 _F sends a voice message to the mailbox user 4 via the line control unit 22 _V and the exchange 1 to notify the user of the scheduled disposal, “This is a mail center. User number (DN ₅ ) [Telephone number given to the sender facsimile terminal (FAX) 5 (D
N)] voice from the message (M _V) is in retransmission. Enter the number "#" to receive this message,
When outputting to another facsimile terminal, enter the numeral "5", the telephone number (DN) of another facsimile terminal (FAX) [hereinafter referred to as FAX number] and the numeral "#", and postpone the next retransmission time. To do so, enter the number “4”, the postponement time and the number “#”. Is reproduced and returned to the mailbox user 4 (step S91).

Listen to the above voice message for notice of disposal
Mailbox user 7 is still at the facsimile end
Operate the number buttons etc., wishing to receive at the end (FAX) 6
And enter the number "#", the number "#" will be in the exchange 1.
Storage and switching device 2 via the communication path set to_FTo
Transferred, line control unit 22_FDiscard notification unit 26 via _F
Be transmitted to.

When the discard notification unit 26 _F receives the number "#" returned from the mailbox user 4 (step S92), the delivery may be completed even if it is retransmitted to the facsimile terminal (FAX) 6. After judging that the number is small, reproduce the voice message "Please receive from another fax machine (FAX)" to recommend reception by another fax machine (FAX), and send it back to the mailbox user 4 (step S93), and waits for reception of the numeral "5", the FAX number and the numeral "#".

Further, the mailbox user 4 who listens to the voice message for notice of discarding is sent to another facsimile terminal (F
AX) [for example, a facsimile terminal (FAX) 7] and wants to output the number "5" and the facsimile terminal (FAX)
If you enter the fax number (= DN ₇ ) of ₇ and the number "#", the number "5", the fax number (= DN ₇ ) and the number "#"
The discard notification unit 26 _{F that} has received the (step S94)
A voice message "FAX number (= DN ₇ )" indicating that the delivery to the facsimile terminal (FAX) 7 is accepted is automatically delivered. Play the "after return to the mailbox user 4 (step S95), and discarding notice complete automatic transmission control unit 24 _FA, the facsimile message (M _F)
Destination facsimile terminal (FAX) with transmitting the instruction to change to 7, facsimile messages (M _F)
To convey.

The automatic transmission control unit 24 _FA notified of the completion of the notice of discard causes the line control unit 22 _F to release the call being set up with the mailbox user 4 and to send the transmitted facsimile message ( FAX the delivery destination of the M _F)
After changing the number (= DN _7), until the number of retransmissions (n) exceeds the discard count (N _S), indicating that repeated retransmission.

The automatic retransmission control unit 23 _FA stores the facsimile message (M _F ) whose delivery destination has been changed in the original mailbox (MB _V ) again, and the number of retransmissions (n) is the number of discards (N _S ). After the re-sending process is executed until it exceeds, it is automatically discarded.

Further, the mailbox user 4 who listens to the voice message for notice of disposal issues a facsimile terminal (FA
X) 6 is supplied with a recording paper, for example, to be in a receivable state, and the facsimile terminal (FAX) 6 is desired to receive the data. discarding notification section 26 _F, which has received the and the number "4" and postponed time and the number "#" (step S97), and delivers again after the voice message "deferral time indicating that it has understood the retransmission after the postponement time. Is reproduced and returned to the mailbox user 4 (step S98), and then the automatic transmission control unit 2
4 and discard notice completion _FA, the retransmission time of the facsimile message (M _F), while transmitting an instruction to defer only extension time next facsimile message (M _F)
To convey.

The automatic transmission control unit 24 _FA notified of the completion of the notice of discarding causes the line control unit 22 _F to release the call being set up with the mailbox user 4 and to send the transmitted facsimile message ( After delaying the next retransmission of M _F ) by the delay time, the number of retransmissions (n) is discarded (N).
Instruct to repeat the re-sending until it becomes _S ).

The automatic retransmission control unit 23 _FA stores the facsimile message (M _F ) whose next retransmission cycle is delayed in the original mailbox (MB _V ) again, and the number of retransmissions (n) is the number of discards (N). After the re-sending process is executed until it exceeds _S ), it is automatically discarded.

As is clear from the above description, according to the present embodiment shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, the storage / exchange apparatus 2 _F is the mailbox (MB _F ) when the mailbox user 4 desires it. in the Y times before reaching the number of retransmissions (n) is discarded number of accumulation in the facsimile message _{(M F) (n S)} , carried out notice of waste for the mailbox user 4 within another facsimile terminal (FAX) or whether to deliver to the facsimile terminal (FAX) 6 after delaying by the time for adjusting the facsimile terminal (FAX) 6 to the receivable state.
Query, in order to perform the processing based on the instructions of the mailbox user 4, and thus to discard the mail box user 4 in the accumulation on that was understood facsimile message (M _F) in.

It is to be noted that FIGS. 2 to 9 are merely examples of the present invention until now, and for example, the storage and exchange devices 210 and 220.
The configuration is not limited to the storage and exchange devices 2 _V and 2 _F shown in the figure, and many other modifications can be considered, but in any case, the effect of the present invention does not change. Needless to say, the disposal advance notice service form targeted by the present invention is not limited to the illustrated form.

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As described above, according to the present invention, in the storage exchange device, the mailbox user is notified of the discarding before the voice message and the facsimile message stored in the mailbox are discarded. Eliminates the risk of unauthorized voice or fax messages being discarded without the consent of the mailbox user.
The reliability of the storage and exchange device is significantly improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the principle of the present invention. FIG. 1 (a) shows the principle of the present invention (claim 1), and FIG. 1 (b) shows the principle of the present invention (claim 3). Show

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a storage and exchange device according to an embodiment of the present invention (claim 1).

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a user profile according to an embodiment of the present invention (claim 1).

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a staying state management process in FIG.

5 is a diagram showing an example of discard notification processing in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a storage and exchange device according to an embodiment of the present invention (claim 3).

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a user profile according to an embodiment of the present invention (claim 3).

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of automatic retransmission processing in FIG.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of discard notification processing in FIG.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a conventional storage and exchange device.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another example of a conventional store and exchange device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 exchange 2 _F , 2 _V , 210, 220 storage and exchange device 3 message sender 4 mailbox user 5, 6, 7 facsimile terminal (FAX) 21 _F , 21 _V storage unit 22 _F , 22 _V line control unit 23 _F , 23 _FA automatic retransmission control unit 23 _V , 23 _VA retention status management unit 24 _F , 24 _FA , 24 _V automatic transmission control unit 26 _F , 26 _V discard notification unit 211, 221 mailbox 212, 222 discarding means 213 retention period monitoring Means 223 Retransmission count monitoring means 214, 224 Discard notice means

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Masayoshi Hoshiya 3-9-18 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Fujitsu Communication Systems Ltd.

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A mailbox (211) for storing a voice message addressed to a mailbox user, and a discarding means (21) for discarding a voice message stored in the mailbox (211) for a predetermined discard period or longer.
In the storage and exchange device (210) provided with 2), it is monitored whether or not the retention period of the voice message stored in the mailbox (211) has passed the predetermined notice period within the discard period. Stay period monitoring means (2
13), and when the staying period monitoring means (213) detects a voice message in which the staying period has passed the notice period,
A message discard notification method, comprising: a discard advance notification means (214) for notifying the mailbox user that the voice message will be discarded after the discard period has elapsed. 2. The message discard notification method according to claim 1, wherein the staying period monitoring means (213) can set the notice period for each of the mailbox users. 3. A mailbox (221) for temporarily storing a facsimile message that could not be delivered to a mailbox user, and repeatedly resending it until it can be delivered, and a facsimile message that cannot be delivered by resending more than a predetermined number of discards. In a storage / exchange device (220) including a discarding means (222) for discarding, a retransmission for monitoring whether or not the number of times of resending a facsimile message stored in the mailbox (221) has reached the number of times of discarding. When the number of times monitoring means (223) and the number of times of retransmission monitoring means (223) detect a facsimile message in which the number of times of retransmission reaches the number of times of discarding, the mailbox user is notified that the facsimile message is to be discarded. Disposal notice means (22
4) A message discard notification method characterized by being provided. 4. The message discard notification system according to claim 3, wherein the discard advance notice means (224) notifies the telephone set up corresponding to the mailbox user of the discard of the facsimile message. . 5. The message according to claim 3, wherein the discard advance notice means (224) can re-send the facsimile message after a period specified by the mailbox user after notifying the discard of the facsimile message. Disposal notification method. 6. The discard advance notice means (224), after notifying the discard of the facsimile message, changes the delivery destination of the facsimile message so that the facsimile message can be retransmitted based on the designation of the mailbox user. The message discard notification method according to claim 3, wherein the message discard notification method is used.