JPH08130589A - Communication terminal equipment and facsimile equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To easily speak with an opposite party to be notified even if no telephone set is available to an operator immediately after an urgent notification by providing a terminal equipment with a speaker phone for transmitting a specified sound message to the specified opposite party to meet with a specified situation. CONSTITUTION: The notifying opposite party at the time of an emergency is previously registered by the key operation of an operation display part 15, and the sound messages and pictures being notification information are registered by the telephone set 7 and a scanner 1 by making them correspond to respective notification keys 11. A network controller 6 connects the telephone set 7 for a regular hand set call, the speaker phone 8 and a monitor speaker 9 for a hand-free call. The speaker phone 8 is provided with a regular transmission/reception call switching part 8c and a speaker sound volume setting part 8d whose amplification rate is set by a system control part 13. When the transmission of the urgent sound message to the notifying opposite party is terminated, a call state is compulsorily set to a call state by the speaker phone 8, and an indicator is lighted and displayed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a communication terminal device for transmitting a voice message when a specific situation occurs to notify a communication partner of the occurrence of the specific situation, and an image and a voice message when the specific situation occurs. The present invention relates to a facsimile device that transmits a message to notify the other party of the occurrence of a specific situation.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, various local governments and private companies have been providing emergency call services for the elderly and people with physical disabilities. With this service, when the user operates the terminal device at home, for example, information such as his or her own address and chronic illness is automatically reported to the service center, and the service center can take measures such as arranging an ambulance. is there.

Usually, in order to use such an emergency call service, it is necessary to install a dedicated terminal device at home and pay a membership fee or a regular membership fee to a service organization such as the above-mentioned local government or company. . Therefore, it was not easy for anyone to use.

By the way, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 63-1928.
In Japanese Patent Publication No. 98, there is proposed a notification device which, when activated, sends a predetermined voice message to a previously registered notification destination.

According to the proposed communication device, it is possible to notify, for example, a family member or an acquaintance of an emergency in case of emergency without receiving the service of the service organization. However, since this communication device has only one report destination, if the recipient of the report destination was absent when the call was made, it was not possible to report.

On the other hand, in Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 63-164751, for example, when an abnormality such as a fire or a gas leak occurs, a facsimile is transmitted to a pre-registered report destination to transmit a certain image. A device has been proposed.

The proposed facsimile machine automatically activates a calling operation when an abnormality occurs. However, in the case of an emergency as described above, the calling operation is manually activated to notify a family member or an acquaintance. You can However, in this case,
When the image was sent, the recipient was absent, or even if the recipient was present, they did not notice that it was an emergency call,
Response may be delayed.

[0008] Therefore, the present applicant executes a calling operation to a plurality of notification destinations, and also executes a notification operation regardless of whether the facsimile device responds or the receiver responds by telephone at the destination. As a result, a method of making an emergency call using a facsimile machine and a facsimile machine, which enables the recipient to make a more reliable call and to respond promptly, have been proposed (Japanese Patent Application No. 5-197665).

[0009]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional apparatus or method for emergency call, the operator can confirm whether or not the outgoing call operation for emergency call is currently being executed. Instead, I intended to make an emergency call, but there was a danger that I would not get an emergency call. Also, immediately after an emergency call, if the operator's body is not free, it is difficult to make a call with the other party of the report, and there is a problem that the response after the emergency call is delayed.

The first aspect of the present invention made in view of such circumstances
It is an object of the present invention to provide a communication terminal device and a facsimile device with which an operator can easily confirm whether or not a calling operation for an emergency call is being executed.
A second object of the present invention is to provide a communication terminal device and a facsimile device capable of facilitating a call with a communication partner immediately after an emergency call.

[0011]

In order to achieve the above object, the communication terminal device according to claim 1 includes one or more specific transmission starting means, each of which is associated with a specific situation.
Of the one or more specific transmission starting means, the specific notification destination storage means for storing one or more specific notification destinations and the specific voice message storage means for storing one or more specific voice messages are provided. A speaker is provided in a communication terminal device for transmitting a specific voice message stored in the specific voice message storage means to each specific report destination stored in the specific report destination storage means by operating one of the speakers. It is characterized by having a phone.

A communication terminal device according to a second aspect is the communication terminal device according to the first aspect, in which speakerphone forced call means for forcibly sets a speakerphone call state when a call arrives after the transmission of the specific voice message is completed. It is characterized by having.

A communication terminal device according to a third aspect is the second aspect.
In the communication terminal device described above, a speakerphone volume setting means for setting a speaker volume of the speakerphone is provided,
It is characterized in that the volume set by the speakerphone volume setting means is maximized in a call state by the speakerphone when an incoming call arrives after the transmission of the specific voice message.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a facsimile apparatus includes one or more specific transmission starting means, each of which is associated with a specific situation, and a specific notification destination storage means for storing one or more specific notification destinations. A specific image storage unit for storing one or more specific images; and a specific voice message storage unit for storing one or more specific voice messages,
By operating one of the one or more specific transmission start means, for each specific notification destination stored in the specific notification destination storage means, when the specific notification destination is a telephone Transmits the specific voice message stored in the specific voice message storage means, while transmitting the specific image stored in the specific image storage means when the specific notification destination is a facsimile device, Subsequently, the telephone is switched to the call state, and the specific voice message stored in the specific voice message storage means is transmitted, while the speakerphone and the speakerphone are forcibly used when an incoming call is received after the transmission of the specific voice message. It is characterized in that it is provided with a speakerphone forced call means for making a call.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the facsimile apparatus according to the fourth aspect, further comprising speakerphone volume setting means for setting the speaker volume of the speakerphone, when a call arrives after the specific voice message has been transmitted. It is characterized in that the set volume of the speakerphone volume setting means is maximized in a call state through the speakerphone.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a facsimile device includes one or more specific transmission starting means, each of which is associated with a specific situation, and a specific notification destination storage means for storing one or more specific notification destinations. A specific image storage unit for storing one or more specific images; and a specific voice message storage unit for storing one or more specific voice messages,
By operating one of the one or more specific transmission start means, for each specific notification destination stored in the specific notification destination storage means, when the specific notification destination is a telephone Transmits the specific voice message stored in the specific voice message storage means, while transmitting the specific image stored in the specific image storage means when the specific notification destination is a facsimile device, Subsequently, the telephone is switched to a telephone call state, and while the specific voice message stored in the specific voice message storage means is transmitted, a monitor speaker for converting the communication state of the line into a sound and outputting the sound is provided. During the transmission of the specific voice message or the specific image, the monitor speaker is forcibly operated.

A facsimile apparatus according to a seventh aspect is the facsimile apparatus according to the sixth aspect, further comprising speaker volume setting means for setting the volume of the monitor speaker, and the specific voice message or the specific image is transmitted to each specific notification destination. Is transmitted, the monitor speaker is forcibly operated by maximizing the set volume of the speaker volume setting means.

[0018]

According to the configuration of claim 1, since the speakerphone is provided, even if the operator cannot hold the telephone after the transmission of the specific voice message to each of the report destinations, the report destinations are notified. You can easily call.

According to the second aspect of the invention, when the call arrives after the transmission of the specific voice message, the call is forcibly made by the speakerphone, and the operator cannot even switch to the call by the speakerphone. Even in the situation, it is possible to easily talk with the callee.

According to the configuration of claim 3, even if the speaker volume of the speakerphone set by the speakerphone volume setting means is not the maximum, the speakerphone when the call is received after the transmission of the specific voice message is completed. In the call state, since the set volume of the speakerphone volume setting means is maximized, the call between the operator and the reporting party becomes much more reliable than the configuration according to claim 2.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the calling operation is executed to the plurality of callees, and at the callees, whether the facsimile machine responds or the receiver responds by telephone. Since the notification operation is executed, it becomes possible for the recipient to make a more reliable notification and promptly respond. Also, when an incoming call arrives after the transmission of the specific voice message, the call is forcibly made with the speakerphone, so that even if the operator cannot switch to the call with the speakerphone, the user can easily talk with the callee. be able to.

According to the configuration of claim 5, even if the speaker volume of the speakerphone set by the speakerphone volume setting means is not the maximum, the speakerphone when the call is received after the transmission of the specific voice message is completed. In the call state, since the set volume of the speakerphone volume setting means is maximized, the call between the operator and the communication partner becomes much more reliable than the configuration according to claim 4.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the calling operation is executed with respect to a plurality of report destinations, and at the destinations, even if the facsimile device responds or the receiver responds by telephone. Since the notification operation is executed, it becomes possible for the recipient to make a more reliable notification and promptly respond. Further, since the monitor speaker is forced to be in operation while the specific voice message or the specific image is being transmitted to each of the specific notification destinations, each of the specific notifications is performed when the monitor speaker is inactive. Even when the specific voice message or the specific image is sent to the other party, the operator can hear the communication status of the line as a sound and can confirm whether the notification is currently being executed. The certainty is improved and the operator's anxiety is eliminated.

According to the configuration of claim 7, even when the volume of the monitor speaker set by the speaker volume setting means is not the maximum, while the specific voice message or the specific image is being transmitted to each specific notification destination. 7. The configuration according to claim 6, wherein since the set volume of the speaker volume setting means is maximized, the operator can clearly hear the communication state of the line as a sound, and whether the notification is being executed now surely. As compared with the above, the confirmation can be confirmed more reliably, the reliability of the notification is further improved, and the anxiety of the operator is further eliminated.

[0025]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a facsimile apparatus, which is a kind of communication terminal apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, a scanner 1 reads an original image, and a plotter 2 prints out an image. The encoding / decoding unit 3 compresses the image information to be transmitted, while decoding the received data to restore the original image information. The image memory 4 stores and stores images.

The modem 5 sends and receives image information and various procedure signals for transmission control. The facsimile apparatus of this embodiment is a CCITT-recommended G3 (group 3) facsimile, and is recommended by the T.I. It is assumed that transmission control conforming to 30 is executed.

The network control device 6 executes a predetermined line control at the time of making and receiving a call, and includes a telephone line, a telephone 7 for a normal handset call, and a speakerphone 8 for a so-called hand-free call. And a monitor speaker 9 for converting the communication state of the line into sound and outputting the sound.

The speakerphone 8 raises the amplification factor of the transmission signal from the microphone 8a for transmission, the speaker 8b for reception, and the microphone, and lowers the amplification factor of the reception signal from the line. A known transmission / reception switching unit 8c for switching between a transmission state and a reduction in the amplification rate of a transmission signal from a microphone and an increase in the amplification rate of a reception signal from a line into a reception state The configuration and a speaker volume setting unit 8d, which is a speakerphone volume setting unit, whose amplification factor is set by the system control unit 13 described later.

In the monitor speaker 9, the amplification factor is set by the speaker 9a and the system control unit 13 described later.
The speaker volume setting unit 9d is a speaker volume setting unit.

The voice recording / playback unit 14 records and plays back a voice message.

The operation display section 15 is for displaying various information such as the operating state of the apparatus as the operator performs various operations. An alarm buzzer 10 and a notification button 11 are connected to the operation display unit 15. Notification button 11 is # 1
It is assumed that there are plural #n.

The system memory 12 stores information and the like registered in advance in the device. The system control unit 13 is a microphone computer that controls the above-described units, and the system bus 16 is a signal line through which the above-described units exchange various control signals and data with each other.

Here, the portion of the operation display unit 15 related to this embodiment is shown in FIG. 2, which is a plan view of the operation display unit 15.

In the figure, a notification button 15 is provided on the board.
a, stop key 15b, start key 15c, right arrow key 15d, left arrow key 15e, Yes key 15f, N
o key 15g, numeric keypad 15h, display 15i, volume setting key 15j, speakerphone key 15k, monitor key 1
5 liters are provided. In addition, speakerphone key 15k
And the monitor key 151, the indicator 1
5ki and indicator 15li are provided.

When the facsimile apparatus of the present embodiment is used with the above configuration, the user arranges one notification button 11 in each room of the residence, for example. Then, the processing of registering the report partner and the report information in an emergency is executed.

In the notification destination registration processing, as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of destination dial numbers are registered together with priorities. This destination dial number is, for example, a telephone number of a family member or an acquaintance, and is input by operating the keys on the operation display unit 15. The entered destination dial number is stored in the system memory 12.

In the notification information registration process, as shown in FIG. 4, a voice message and an image are registered in correspondence with each of the notification buttons 11 and 15a. In this case, the voice message is input from the telephone 7 and, for example,
As shown in the figure, the name and address of the user, the content of the emergency situation, etc. are expressed. Further, the image is input from the scanner 1 and, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, a map of a home and the like are described together with the above-mentioned information.

The facsimile apparatus records the input voice message in the voice recording / playback unit 14. The input image information is stored in the image memory 4. The correspondence between each voice message, image, and notification button 11 or 15a is stored in the system memory 12.

The facsimile apparatus of this embodiment can perform the emergency notification process by the above registration process.

Further, in order to adjust the volume of the speaker 8b of the speakerphone 8 and the speaker 9b of the monitor speaker 9 to the optimum volume preferred by the user, the user operates the operation display unit 15 to set the volume. do. The volume setting procedure will be described with reference to FIG.

The system control unit 13 uses the volume setting key 15
It is monitored that j is pressed (No loop of judgment 101). When the volume setting key 15j is pressed (Yes in determination 101), the volume setting of the speaker 8b of the speakerphone 8 is instructed (process 102). That is, the display 102a is displayed on the display 15i.

The operator displays on the display 102a that the default value of the volume setting of the speaker 8b of the speakerphone 8 stored in the system memory 12 is indicated by the number of inverted V-shaped scales.
By pressing the right arrow key 15d or the left arrow key 15e as many times as necessary according to the display of, the volume is set.
In the present invention, the volume can be adjusted in 10 steps, with the first step being the minimum volume and the 10th step being the maximum volume. In this case, it is assumed that the operator sets the fourth stage because the sound is too loud in normal use in the tenth stage. In addition, when it is desired to skip the volume setting of the speaker 8b of the speakerphone 8, the Yes key 15f described later may be simply pressed.

In the meantime, the system control unit 13 monitors that the Yes key 15f is pressed (No in the judgment 103).
loop). The Yes key 15f is pressed (decision 103)
Yes) and the volume set by the operator as the volume setting value of the speaker 8b of the speakerphone 8 are stored in the system memory 12 (process 104), and the speaker volume setting unit is operated according to the volume setting value. Set an amplification factor of 8d.

Then, the volume setting of the monitor speaker 9 is instructed (process 105). That is, the display 105a is displayed on the display 15i.

The operator displays on the display 102 that the default value of the volume setting of the speaker 9a of the monitor speaker 9 stored in the system memory 12 is indicated by the number of inverted V-shaped scales.
The volume is set by pressing the right arrow key 15d or the left arrow key 15e as many times as necessary according to the display of a. In this case, it is assumed that the operator sets the second stage because the sound is too loud in normal use in the tenth stage. If it is desired to skip the volume setting of the speaker 9a of the monitor speaker 9, the Yes key 15f may be simply pressed.

In the meantime, the system control unit 13 monitors that the Yes key 15f is pressed (No in the judgment 106).
loop). The Yes key 15f is pressed (decision 106)
Yes) and the volume set by the operator are stored in the system memory 12 as the volume setting value of the speaker 9a of the monitor speaker 9 (process 107), and the monitor volume setting unit is operated according to the volume setting value. The amplification factor of 9b is set, and the volume setting process ends.

In the normal operation, the facsimile machine which has been subjected to the above registration processing and volume setting processing performs a normal transmission operation when an original is set on the scanner 1 by the operator and the start key 15c is pressed, and an image is displayed. When the information is received, it is recorded and output by the plotter 2.

In addition, depending on the operator, the speakerphone key 1
When 5k is pressed, the system control unit 13 controls the network control device 6 to switch to the call state by the speakerphone 8 and turns on the indicator 15ki. The volume of the speaker 8b of the speakerphone 8 at this time is a volume corresponding to the setting in the volume setting procedure. If the operator presses the speakerphone key 15k again,
The system control unit 13 controls the network control device, and the telephone 7
Switch to the call state by using the indicator 15
Turn off ki. As a result, the operator can pick up the telephone 7 with his or her own hand and make a call during normal times, if desired.
The user is pressing the speakerphone key 15k with his / her own hand to talk on the speakerphone 8.

When the operator presses the monitor key 151, the system controller 13 controls the network controller 6 to output a line signal to the monitor speaker 9 and turn on the indicator 15ki. The volume of the speaker 9a at this time is a volume corresponding to the setting in the volume setting procedure. Then, the operator operates the monitor key 15l.
When is pressed again, the system control unit 13 controls the network control device 6, stops the output of the line signal to the monitor speaker 9, and turns off the indicator 15li. As a result, in normal times, the operator can press the monitor key 151 with his or her own hand and hear the communication state of the line as a sound such as "peehyorolororo ..." Through the speaker 9a, if desired. , Check the incoming / outgoing operation of the device. When the monitor sound is offensive to the ears, the monitor key 15l is pressed by the hand to stop the operation of the monitor speaker 9.

As described above, the facsimile apparatus of the present invention is normally used as a normal facsimile apparatus or as a telephone with a speakerphone.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 7, 8 and 9, an emergency call process will be described in the case where a specific situation occurs such as the operator getting sick in a certain room.

The facsimile apparatus of the present invention constantly monitors the button operation of the notification buttons 11 and 15a (No loop of process 201). When an emergency occurs in daily life, the operator operates the notification button 15a when the user is near the facsimile device and operates the appropriate notification button 11 when the operator is in a remote place.

When the notification button 11 is operated (Yes in judgment 201), the facsimile machine immediately starts ringing the alarm buzzer 10 (process 202). Then, it is monitored whether or not the stop operation is executed for a fixed time such as 30 seconds (decision 203, No in decision 203).
Judgment 204, processing 203) based on No of judgment 204).
If the operator mistakenly operates the notification button 15a or 11 when not needed, the stop key 15b
The stop operation is executed by pressing.

When the stop operation is executed (Yes at judgment 203), the facsimile machine outputs the alarm buzzer 1
Stop ringing 0 and return to the initial state (to step 201).

On the other hand, when the above-mentioned predetermined time has elapsed (Yes in judgment 204), it is judged whether or not the communication operation is in progress (judgment 206). If communication is in progress (decision 20
6), the communication operation is forcibly stopped (process 207). If communication is not in progress (N in judgment 206)
o), the operation directly shifts to the next operation.

Next, the monitor speaker 9 is forcibly put into the operating state. That is, the network control device 6 is controlled to cause the monitor speaker 9 to output the communication signal of the line (process 20).
8). At this time, the indicator 15li lights up. This lighting enables the operator to know that the monitor speaker 9 is automatically in the operating state. Then, the volume setting of the monitor volume setting unit 9b is set to the maximum regardless of the default value stored in the system memory 12 (Process 20).
9).

Next, one of the dial numbers of the callee and the callee registered according to the priority order is read out (process 21).
0), the call is made to the other party (process 211). And
Monitor the other party's response for a certain period of time (decision 212, decision 2)
From No. 12 to judgment 213 and from No. 213 to judgment 212). When the other party responds (Yes in judgment 212)
s), it is determined whether or not a facsimile signal such as a CED signal or a DIS signal is received (decision 214).

When the facsimile machine responds at the destination, the facsimile signal is transmitted. In this case (Yes in determination 214), one image corresponding to the operated notification button 11 or 15a is transmitted according to a predetermined transmission control procedure (process 215).

When the image transmission is completed, the PRI-Q signal, that is, the PRI-EOP signal, the PRI-EOM signal or the PRI-MPS signal is transmitted. Generally, a facsimile machine outputs a signal tone and calls an operator when receiving such a PRI-Q signal during a communication operation. As a result, the recipient of the report destination is called (step 216).

Then, a PIN signal or PI is sent from the other party.
It is monitored whether a P signal is received (decision 217). If not received (No in decision 217), the elapsed time is determined (decision 218), and if the elapsed time is within a preset time (No in decision 218), PR
The IQ signal is retransmitted (process 216).

By the way, the facsimile machine uses the PRI-
After receiving the Q signal and calling the operator, when the operator goes off-hook on the telephone, the PIN signal or PI
A P signal is sent to switch to the call state.

Now, if the recipient of the other party goes off-hook on the telephone, the other party sends a PIN signal or a PIP signal.

The facsimile apparatus of the present embodiment receives a PIN signal or a PIP signal (Yes in judgment 217).
s), one voice message corresponding to the operated report button 11 or 15a is transmitted (process 219).

On the other hand, at the time of making the call, if the receiver of the other party responds with the telephone, the facsimile signal is not received. In this case (No in determination 214), the voice message is immediately transmitted (process 219).

When the voice message is transmitted in this way, the transmitted flag is set. In this embodiment,
As shown in FIG. 10, the transmitted flag is provided for each report destination, and here, the transmitted flag is set for the one that has just transmitted the voice message (process 2).
20).

When the PIN signal or the PIP signal is not received (No in the judgment 217), the PRI is kept for a certain period of time.
The transmission of the -Q signal is repeated (judgment 218, processing from No in judgment 218 to processing 216). The recommendation T. In 30, PI
When there is no response of the N signal or the PIP signal, the PRI-Q signal is retransmitted three times and then the transmission is stopped. However, in this embodiment, the PRI-Q signal is repeatedly transmitted for several minutes, for example. . And, even if the fixed time passes, P
If the IN signal or PIP signal is not transmitted (determination 2
18), the communication operation with the other party is once ended.

If there is no response from the called party (Yes in step 213), the calling operation to the called party is temporarily terminated.

After this, the transmitted flag of each reporting partner is checked to determine whether there is a reporting partner that has not yet transmitted the voice message (decision 221). When there is a corresponding report partner (Yes in judgment 221)
s), the same transmission operation is executed for one of the higher priority orders (to process 210).

FIG. 11 shows an operation example of the processing up to the judgment 221 explained above in the emergency notification processing. In this operation example, the report destinations A to C are set, and the facsimile device sequentially makes a call to the report destinations A, B, and C, and then makes a redial call to the report destinations B and C.

The first of the five calling operations is the case where the callee A responds first by the facsimile device and then by the recipient on the telephone, and corrects both the image and the voice message. I am sending. The second time is when the communication partner B is, for example, busy on the line, and transmission of both the image and the voice message has failed. The third time is when the receiver of the report destination C does not respond on the telephone, and only the image is transmitted. Then, in the fourth and fifth times, the recipients of the report destinations B and C respond with the telephones and transmit voice messages. Here, I was able to send a voice message to all of the report destinations A, B, C,
The notification process has ended.

Now, when the sending of the voice message to all the report destinations is completed (No in decision 221), the call status is changed to
The telephone call state is forcibly set to the speakerphone 8 instead of the telephone call state (process 222). At this time,
The indicator 15ki lights up. With this lighting, the operator can automatically know that the speaker is in a call state. Next, the volume setting of the speaker volume setting unit 8d is set to the maximum regardless of the default value stored in the system memory 12 (process 223).

With the settings as described above, it is monitored whether or not there is an incoming call, such as a telephone that cares about the safety, from the other party who received the emergency call (determination 2).
24, No in decision 224, N in decision 225, N in decision 225
o loop). This predetermined time period is set to a time period sufficient to get out of emergency after an emergency call. When an incoming call arrives before the elapse of a predetermined time (Yes in decision 224), the disconnection of the line is monitored (No loop in decision 226). The incoming call at this time is automatically made in the speakerphone call state even if the operator does not operate the facsimile device. When the line is disconnected, that is, when the call with the other party through the speakerphone ends due to the other party on-hooking the telephone or the like (Yes in determination 226), it is checked whether a predetermined time has elapsed (determination). 225), if it has not yet elapsed, the process is moved to the judgment 224 (N of the judgment 225).
o), if it has elapsed (Yes in determination 225), the process moves to the next process. As a result, within a predetermined time, it is possible to receive calls from a plurality of other parties who have received an emergency call by hands-free communication using the speakerphone 8.

Next, after the elapse of a predetermined time, that is, after the state of emergency has been removed, the volume setting of the monitor speaker 9a, which was forcibly set to the maximum, is changed to the system memory 1
The default value before the compulsory setting stored in No. 2 is restored (process 227). Also, the monitor speaker 9 that has been forcibly set to the operating state is returned to the state before the forced setting (22
8). In addition, the speaker 8 that was forcibly set to the maximum
The volume setting of b is returned to the default value before the compulsory setting stored in the system memory 12 (process 229). Then, finally, the call state that was forcibly set to the call state by the speakerphone 8 is returned to the state before the forced setting (230). As a result, the emergency call process is completed and the normal facsimile automatic call receiving operation is resumed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the facsimile device stores a plurality of notification destinations in advance together with the image and the voice message, and when the operator starts the operation, one notification is sent to the notification destination. When the facsimile machine responds, the image is transmitted,
When the recipient answers on the telephone, a voice message is sent.

As described above, the calling operation is executed for a plurality of callees, and the notification operation is executed regardless of whether the facsimile machine responds or the recipient answers on the telephone. You can report and get a quick response.

When the facsimile machine responds, the receiver is called after transmitting the image, and when the receiver responds, the voice message is continuously transmitted. Thereby, even if the recipient does not notice the received document of the emergency call, the recipient can be notified.

Further, since the calling operation is repeatedly executed until the voice message has been sent to all the callees, it is possible to notify many recipients of the occurrence of the emergency and to make sure that they can respond to it. it can.

Furthermore, a plurality of types of images and voice messages are registered, and the notification button 9a or 11 to be operated is operated.
Accordingly, since the respective images and voice messages are transmitted, even when the operator cannot talk with the recipient, the recipient can be specifically notified of the occurrence status.

When the report button 11 is first operated, the alarm buzzer 10 starts ringing, so that if there is a cohabitant, that person can be called. Further, if the stop operation is executed within a certain time after the notification button 11 is operated, the notification operation is not executed, so that it is possible to prevent an emergency notification from being made due to an erroneous operation.

Further, since the speakerphone is provided,
Even if the operator cannot hold the telephone due to lack of physical freedom, the speakerphone key 15
It is possible to talk with the other party by simply pressing k.

Even if the speakerphone 8 is not in a call state before the emergency call operation, the call state after the emergency call is forcibly set to the speakerphone 8 so that the operator can Even when the physical freedom is so limited that the speakerphone key 15k cannot even be pressed, it is possible to talk with the other party.

Further, when the speakerphone 8 is set to the maximum volume in the call state of the speakerphone 8 after the emergency call is completed, the speaker volume is set to a low level before the emergency call operation. However, it is possible to make a reliable call with the other party.

Further, in the process 208, the monitor speaker 9 is forcibly put into the operating state. Therefore, even if the monitor speaker 9 is not in the operating state before the emergency call operation, the communication state of the line at the time of the emergency call operation. Since the operator can confirm by sound, it is possible to know whether the emergency call operation is actually being executed now, and the certainty of the emergency call operation is improved.

In the process 209, since the volume of the monitor speaker 9 is forcibly set to the maximum, even if the volume of the monitor speaker 9 is set to a low level before the emergency call operation, the emergency call operation is performed. The communication status of the line
Since the operator can surely confirm the sound, it is possible to know whether the emergency call operation is actually being executed now, and the certainty of the emergency call operation is further improved.

In the emergency call operation described above, when the image transmission is successful and the voice message transmission is redone to the other party, the transmission operation is re-executed from the image transmission. You may make it transmit only a voice message.

Further, the voice message is transmitted to all the registered report destinations, but it may be transmitted to only one case or to some of the report destinations.

Since the facsimile apparatus, which is one type of communication terminal apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, includes the telephone 7, it can be regarded as a telephone, which is one type of communication terminal apparatus. Therefore, the present invention can be applied not only to the facsimile device but also to various communication terminal devices such as a telephone.

In the above embodiment, after the emergency call is completed,
Although the volume of the speaker 8b of the speakerphone 8 was maximized,
It is also possible to provide a microphone sensitivity setting unit between the microphone 8a and the transmission / reception switching circuit 8c to set the sensitivity of the microphone 8a to the maximum. In that case, even if the operator cannot speak clearly, it is possible to make a reliable call with the other party.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the PSTN is
(Public Switches Telephone
Although the description has been made assuming a facsimile machine that communicates in Network, ISDN (Integrated S).
The present invention can be similarly applied to the case where communication is performed through another communication network such as services digital network).

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According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the speakerphone is provided, even if the operator cannot hold the telephone after the notification, the user can easily talk with the other party. .

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when a call arrives after the end of the call, the speaker phone is forcibly placed in the call state, so that even if the operator cannot even switch to the call state using the speaker phone, the other party You can easily talk to the destination.

According to the third aspect of the invention, even when the speaker volume of the speakerphone is not the maximum, when the call is received by the speakerphone when the call arrives after the end of the notification,
Since the speaker volume of the speakerphone is maximized, the call between the operator and the other party of the call becomes much more reliable than the invention according to claim 2.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the calling operation is executed to the plurality of report destinations, and even if the facsimile device responds or the receiver responds on the telephone at the destination, Since the notification operation is executed, it becomes possible for the recipient to make a more reliable notification and promptly respond. Further, when an incoming call arrives after the end of the call, the call is forcibly made using the speakerphone, so that even if the operator cannot switch to the call using the speakerphone, the call can be easily made with the callee.

According to the invention of claim 5, even when the speaker volume of the speakerphone is not the maximum, in the call state with the speakerphone when an incoming call is received after the end of the notification,
Since the volume of the speaker of the speakerphone is maximized, the call between the operator and the communication partner becomes much more reliable than the invention according to claim 4.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the calling operation is executed to a plurality of callees, and at the callees, even if the facsimile machine responds or the receiver responds by telephone. Since the notification operation is executed, it becomes possible for the recipient to make a more reliable notification and promptly respond. Further, during the report, the monitor speaker is forced to be in the operating state, so even if the report is made when the monitor speaker is in the non-operating state, the operator is
You can hear the communication status of the line as a sound, you can check whether the report is being executed surely now, and if the report has not been made, you can re-execute the report, so the reliability of the report is high. As it improves, the operator's anxiety is eliminated.

According to the invention of claim 7, even when the volume of the monitor speaker set by the speaker volume setting means is not the maximum, while the specific voice message or the specific image is being transmitted to each specific notification destination. 7. The configuration according to claim 6, wherein since the set volume of the speaker volume setting means is maximized, the operator can clearly hear the communication state of the line as a sound, and whether the notification is being executed now surely. As compared with the above, the confirmation can be confirmed more reliably, the reliability of the notification is further improved, and the anxiety of the operator is further eliminated.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block configuration diagram of a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing only a portion related to the present invention in the operation display unit of the facsimile apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of notification destination information to be registered.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of transmission information to be registered.

FIG. 5 is an image diagram showing an example of a registered image.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure of volume setting processing.

FIG. 7 is an operation flowchart showing a part of emergency call processing.

FIG. 8 is an operation flowchart showing another part of the emergency call processing.

FIG. 9 is likewise an operation flowchart showing another part of the emergency notification process.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a transmitted flag.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notification operation.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Scanner 2 Plotter 3 Encoding / Decoding Unit 4 Image Memory 5 Modem 6 Network Control Device 7 Telephone 8 Speakerphone 8a Microphone 8b Speaker 8c Send / Receive Switching Unit 8d Speaker Volume Setting Unit 9 Monitor Speaker 9a Speaker 9b Monitor Volume Setting Unit 10 Alarm buzzer 11, 15a Notification button 12 System memory 13 System control unit 14 Voice recording / playback unit 15 Operation display unit 15b Stop key 15c Start key 15d Right arrow key 15e Left arrow key 15f Yes key 15g No key 15h Numeric keypad 15i Indicator 15j Volume Setting key 15k Speakerphone key 15l Monitor key 15ki, 15li indicator 16 System bus

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. One or more specific transmission starting means, each of which is associated with a particular situation, a specific notification destination storage means for storing one or more specific notification destinations, and one or more specific voices. A specific voice message storage means for storing a message, and by operating one of the one or more specific transmission start means, each specific notification destination stored in the specific notification destination storage means On the other hand, in the communication terminal device for transmitting the specific voice message stored in the specific voice message storage means, a communication terminal device comprising a speakerphone. 2. The communication terminal device according to claim 1, further comprising a speakerphone forcing call unit for forcibly putting the speakerphone into a call state when an incoming call arrives after the transmission of the specific voice message. . 3. A speakerphone volume setting means for setting a speaker volume of the speakerphone, wherein the speakerphone volume setting means of the speakerphone volume setting means sets a speakerphone volume when a call is received after the transmission of the specific voice message. The communication terminal device according to claim 2, wherein the set volume is maximized. 4. One or more specific transmission starting means, each of which is associated with a particular situation, a specific notification destination storage means for storing one or more specific notification destinations, and one or more specific images. And a specific voice message storage unit for storing one or more specific voice messages, and by operating one of the one or more specific transmission start units, When each specific notification destination is a telephone, the specific voice message stored in the specific voice message storage means is transmitted to each specific notification destination stored in the notification destination storage means. When each of the specific report destinations is a facsimile machine, the specific image stored in the specific image storage means is transmitted, and then the telephone is switched to the call state, and the specific voice message is transmitted. A speakerphone for transmitting a specific voice message stored in the storage means, and a speakerphone forcible call means for forcibly putting the speakerphone into a call state when an incoming call is received after the transmission of the specific voice message is completed. Facsimile machine characterized by being equipped with. 5. A speakerphone volume setting means for setting a speaker volume of the speakerphone is provided, and the speakerphone volume setting means of the speakerphone volume setting means sets the speakerphone volume when the call is received after the specific voice message is transmitted. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the set volume is maximized. 6. One or more specific transmission starting means, each of which is associated with a particular situation, a specific notification destination storage means for storing one or more specific notification destinations, and one or more specific images. And a specific voice message storage means for storing one or more specific voice messages, and by operating one of the one or more specific transmission start means, When the specific notification destinations stored in the notification destination storage means are telephones, the specific voice message stored in the specific voice message storage means is transmitted, When each of the specific report destinations is a facsimile machine, the specific image stored in the specific image storage means is transmitted, and then the telephone is switched to the call state, and the specific voice message is transmitted. While transmitting the specific voice message stored in the storage means, a monitor speaker for converting the communication state of the line into sound and outputting the sound, while transmitting the specific voice message or the specific image to each specific notification destination,
A facsimile machine characterized in that the monitor speaker is forcibly operated. 7. A speaker volume setting means for setting the volume of the monitor speaker is provided, and the set volume of the speaker volume setting means is maximized while the specific voice message or the specific image is being transmitted to each of the specific report destinations. 7. The facsimile apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the monitor speaker is forced to operate.