JPH1093677A - Communication equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a user to easily recognize a response on the other-party side at the time of automatic redialing without increasing the burden to the user with respect to a communication equipment provided with an automatic redialing function. SOLUTION: When polarity inversion of a communication line 1 is detected by a polarity inversion detection part 6 during dial transmission operation in the automatic redial mode, a main control part 13 controls a call report part 11 to report a call by ringer sounding or the like, and the user is called. When the user hooks off a handset 3 in response to this call report, the main control part 13 controls a line control part 2 based on hook-off detection of the handset 3 by a hook switch 4 to form a communication route between the handset 3 and the other-party device, and the communication state using the handset 3 is switched to.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a communication device having an automatic redialing function.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a communication device having an automatic redialing function, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Nos. 59-97260 and 61-247151, when a dialed party is busy. The dial automatically resends the dial every time a predetermined time elapses, and when the call is answered, switches to speaker reception to notify the other party that the call has been answered. There has been proposed a communication device that emits a sound to notify the operating state at the time of automatic redialing and the fact that the other party has answered.

[0003]

However, in the above-described conventional apparatus, since a signal tone on the line is emitted to notify that the other party has answered, a sound is emitted despite the answer of the other party. Otherwise, it is difficult for the user to recognize that the other party has answered, and if the user does not recognize that the other party has answered and does not emit a sound, the other party will make a silent call (prank call).
If you mistakenly hang up the phone, you will not be able to transition to the call state, and it will cause discomfort to the other party. To solve these problems,
Waiting at a position where the user can hear the signal sound on the line emitted by the speaker reception, that is, in the vicinity of the apparatus main body, and not carefully listening to the signal sound on the line emitted by the speaker reception And the burden on the user increases.

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide a communication device that allows a user to easily recognize the response of the other party at the time of automatic redialing without increasing the burden on the user. .

[0005]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 is provided in accordance with the present invention. In a communication device having an automatic redial function of automatically re-sending a dial, a detecting means for detecting a response on the other side during operation of the automatic redial function, and making a call notification based on a detection result by the detecting means. Notification means.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a message reproducing means for reproducing a message registered in advance on the basis of the detection result by the detecting means and transmitting the message to the other party.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote terminal connected to the apparatus main body via a wire or wirelessly, and the notifying means sends a call notification from the remote terminal based on a detection result by the detecting means. It is what is done.

Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the detecting means detects a response from the other party during the operation of the automatic redialing function, the notifying means makes a call notification, so that the apparatus can be compared with the apparatus main body. It is also possible to make the remote user surely recognize that the other party has responded to the automatic redialing.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the detecting means detects a response on the other side during the operation of the automatic redialing function, the message reproducing means reproduces a message indicating that the user is being called. By sending the call to the other party, the other party can recognize that the user is being called.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the detecting means detects a response from the other party during the operation of the automatic redialing function, the notifying means causes the remote terminal to make a call notification so that the apparatus main body can perform the call notification. Even a user who is far away can surely recognize that the other party has responded to the automatic redialing.

[0011]

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

FIG. 1 is a schematic functional block diagram showing an electric configuration of a communication apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 2 and 3 are flowcharts showing operation control at the time of automatic redialing in the communication apparatus. 4 is a schematic functional block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a communication device according to another embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing operation control at the time of automatic redialing in the communication device.

[Embodiment] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to FIGS.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a communication line connected to a partner device via a not-shown exchange, and 2 denotes a communication line.
A line control unit 3 that forms / communicates a communication path with the partner device through the captured communication line 1 and a call with the partner device using the communication path formed by the line control unit 2. Handset, 4 is handset 3
A hook switch for detecting the placement / removal of the device with respect to the apparatus main body, 5 a line signal detecting unit for detecting a ringing tone (ringback tone), a busy tone, a closing tone, etc. coming from the communication line 1, and 6 a communication This is a polarity inversion detection unit that detects the polarity inversion of the line 1.

Reference numeral 7 denotes an operation input unit comprising numeric keys for inputting a telephone number and the like and function keys for instructing a shift to an automatic redial mode and the like, and 8 a storage for storing the telephone number input by the operation input unit 7. A dialer 9 for generating a dial pulse or a DTMF signal based on the telephone number input by the operation input unit 7 or the telephone number read from the storage unit 8 and transmitting the dial pulse or DTMF signal to the communication line 1; Reference numeral 11 denotes a call notification unit for calling the user by ringing or the like, and reference numeral 12 denotes a voice reproduction unit for transmitting a voice message to the partner device via the line control unit 2.

13 is a detection result by the hook switch 4,
Based on the detection result by the line signal detection unit 5, the detection result by the polarity reversal detection unit 6, the instruction signal from the operation input unit 7, and the time measurement result by the timer 10, capture / release control by the line control unit 2, Data write / read control, time control in timer 10, and call notification unit 11
It is a main control unit that performs call notification control and the like in.

The operation of the communication apparatus configured as described above when executing automatic redialing will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

When the user picks up the handset 3 and operates the operation input unit 7 to input a telephone number, the main control unit 13 controls the line control unit 2 based on the detection of the pick-up of the handset 3 by the hook switch 4. Communication line 1
And controls the storage unit 8 to store the telephone number input by the operation input unit 7 in the storage unit 8 and to store the telephone number input by the operation input unit 7 in the dialer 9.
The dialer 9 generates a dial pulse or a DTMF signal corresponding to the telephone number, and
To make a dial call to any other party.

At this time, when the other party's device is busy and a busy tone comes from the communication line 1 or when the other party's device does not respond, the user sets the handset 3
Is placed, the main control unit 13 controls the line control unit 2 based on the detection of the placement of the handset 3 by the hook switch 4 to release the communication line 1.

In this state, the user operates the operation input unit 7.
Is operated to instruct the transition to the automatic redial mode (step F1), the main control unit 13 sets the number N of times of redial transmission (hereinafter, referred to as the number of times N) (step F2). , The line controller 2 is controlled to capture the communication line 1 (step F3), and the storage unit 8 is controlled.
To read out the telephone number stored in the storage unit 8 (step F4) and supply it to the dialer 9 to make a dial call to the previous party (step F4).
5) The timer 10 is controlled to start measuring a predetermined time (step F6).

After dialing, the line signal detector 5 detects a busy tone arriving from the communication line 1 (step F8), and the main controller 13 recognizes that the partner device is in use. Or timer 1
When a predetermined time is counted by 0 (step F9) and the main control unit 13 recognizes that the predetermined time has elapsed since dialing, the main control unit 13 controls the line control unit 2 to control the communication line. 1 (Step F)
10), “1” is reduced from the preset number of calls N (step F11), and it is determined whether the number of calls N obtained by reducing the number of “1” is “0” (step F12), and the number of calls N is “1”. When the number becomes 0, the automatic redial mode is terminated. When the number of calls N has not become 0, the main control unit 13 controls the timer 10 to count a predetermined time. The timer 10 is started (step F13), and then a predetermined time is measured by the timer 10 (step F1).
4) When the main control unit 13 recognizes that a predetermined time has elapsed since the interruption of the dial transmission, the dial transmission operation is performed again (steps F3 to F6).

On the other hand, when the polarity inversion of the communication line 1 is detected by the polarity inversion detection unit 6 (step F7), the main control unit 13 controls the audio reproduction unit 12 to call the user. For example, a message such as "This is XX. Please wait a moment." Is reproduced and sent to the other party (step F15).
To start timing a predetermined time (step F1).
6) In addition, by controlling the call notifying unit 11, a ringer is sounded or a call is notified such as lighting / flashing of light (step F17), and the user is called.

When the user picks up the handset 3 in response to the call notification by the call notification unit 11,
The main control unit 13 controls the handset 3 by the hook switch 4.
Line control unit 2 based on the pick-up detection (step F18).
To form a communication path between the handset 3 and the partner device, thereby shifting to a communication state using the handset 3 (step F20).

On the other hand, a predetermined time is measured by the timer 10 without the user responding to the call notification by the call notification unit 11 (step F19), and the predetermined time has elapsed since the main control unit 13 called the user. When the main control unit 13 recognizes that a busy tone arriving from the communication line 1 is detected by the line signal detection unit 5 after dialing (step F8), or the timer 10 counts a predetermined time. (Step F9)
It is determined whether or not dialing is to be performed again (steps F10 to F14).

At this time, since the other party responds to the dialing call and does not respond to the user, the apology message is reproduced in the voice reproducing unit 12 before the communication line 1 is opened, and the other party's device is made to play. It is preferable to reduce the discomfort of the other party by sending the call, and to lengthen the time until the call is dialed again.

Therefore, according to the above operation control, at the time of automatic redialing, when the other party responds in response to dialing, the user can be notified by a call notification that the other party responded, and In addition, when the other device responds to the dial transmission, the other device can recognize that the user is calling.

[Other Embodiments] Hereinafter, other embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. Note that in FIG. 4, portions common to FIG. 1 are denoted by common reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

In FIG. 4, reference numeral 21 denotes an antenna, and reference numeral 22 denotes a cordless transmitting / receiving unit for exchanging data with a slave unit (remote device) via radio. Then, the line control unit 2,
Handset 3, hook switch 4, line signal detector 5, polarity reversal detector 6, operation input unit 7, storage unit 8, dialer 9, timer 10, call notification unit 11, voice playback unit 1.
2. A master unit (apparatus main body) is configured by the main control unit 13, the antenna 21, and the cordless transmitting / receiving unit 21.

Reference numeral 31 denotes an antenna; 32, a cordless transmission / reception unit for exchanging data with the parent device via radio;
Is a speaker that emits an audio signal coming from the master unit connected via the cordless transmitting / receiving unit 32 to the outside, 34 is a microphone that collects external sound and supplies it to the cordless transmitting / receiving unit 32, and 35 is a telephone number and the like. An operation input unit consisting of numeric keys to be input and function keys for instructing start / end of communication with the partner device via the master unit, transition to an automatic redial mode, and the like; A storage unit for storing the telephone number given is a call notification unit for calling the user by ringing, vibration or the like.

Reference numeral 38 denotes a wireless connection control in the cordless transmission / reception unit 32 and a write / read control in the storage unit 36 based on the control data from the master unit received by the cordless transmission / reception unit 32 and an instruction signal from the operation input unit 35. ,
And a slave unit control unit that performs call notification control and the like in the call notification unit 37.

The antenna 31, the cordless transmitting / receiving section 32, the speaker 33, the microphone 34, the operation input section 35,
The slave unit is configured by the storage unit 36, the call notification unit 37, and the slave unit control unit 38.

The operation of the communication apparatus configured as described above when executing automatic redialing will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

When the automatic redial is executed, the operation until the polarity inversion of the communication line 1 is detected will be described.
This is the same as the above-described operation control (the flowchart shown in FIG. 2), and a description thereof will be omitted.

When the user operates the operation input unit 35 to instruct the start of communication and inputs a telephone number in the slave unit, the slave unit control unit 38 communicates with the master unit via the cordless transmission / reception unit 35. The control data for instructing start and the control data for indicating the telephone number are transmitted. When the cordless transmission / reception unit 22 of the master unit receives the control data transmitted from the slave unit, the main control unit 13 controls the line control unit 2 based on the communication start instruction included in the control data to perform communication. While capturing the line 1, the communication line 1 and the slave unit are connected via the cordless transmitting / receiving unit 22, and the storage unit 8 is controlled to store the telephone number included in the control data in the storage unit 8, The telephone number included in the control data is supplied to the dialer 9, and a dial pulse or a DTMF signal corresponding to the telephone number is generated by the dialer 9 and transmitted to the communication line 1, thereby making a dial call to an arbitrary party. Do. When the user picks up the handset 3 and operates the operation input unit 7 to input a telephone number in the master unit, the telephone number is input to the storage unit 8 in the same manner as in the above-described operation control (described in one embodiment). The stored telephone number is stored, and dialing is performed.

At this time, the user operates the operation input unit 35 of the slave unit when the other party's device is busy and a busy tone comes from the communication line 1 or when the other party's device does not respond. When the end of the communication is instructed, the slave unit control unit 38 transmits control data for instructing opening of the communication line 1 to the master unit via the cordless transmission / reception unit 32. When the cordless transmission / reception unit 22 of the master unit receives the control data transmitted from the slave unit, the main control unit 13 controls the line control unit 2 based on the instruction to open the communication line 1 included in the control data. And the communication line 1 is opened. When dialing is performed at the master unit, the user places the handset 3 and the main control unit 13 controls the line control unit 2 based on the detection of the placement of the handset 3 by the hook switch 4. And the communication line 1 is opened.

In this state, when the user instructs the shift to the automatic redial mode by the operation input unit 7 in the master unit or the operation input unit 35 in the slave unit, the main control unit 13 shifts to the automatic redial mode.

During the dialing operation in the automatic redial mode, the polarity inversion of the communication line 1 is detected by the polarity inversion detecting unit 6 (step F).
6), the main control unit 13 controls the voice reproduction unit 12 to call the user, for example, reproduces a message such as "This is XX. Please wait a little." (Step F21), the timer 10 is controlled to start measuring a predetermined time (step F22), and the call notification unit 11 is controlled to perform ring notification such as ringer ringing and light on / flashing. As a result (Step F23), the user located near the base unit is called, and control data for instructing the start of the call notification is transmitted to the slave unit via the cordless transmitting / receiving unit 22 (Step F24).

When the cordless transmitting / receiving unit 32 receives the control data transmitted from the parent unit in the cordless handset, the cordless handset control unit 2 makes the call notifying unit 37 based on the call notifying instruction included in the control data. By calling the ringer, lighting / flashing light, or vibrator vibration to call the user who owns the slave unit.

At this time, the call notification performed by the call notification unit 11 and the call notification unit 37 is made different from the method of the call notification in the normal state (for example, the tone of the ringing sound by the ringer ringing in the normal state and the automatic redialing). The incoming call is notified in response to the incoming call by making the tone of the ringing sound by operating the ringer different during operation, or by making a ringing notification by a ringer sound during normal times, and by making a ringing notification by vibrating vibration during an automatic redialing operation. The user can easily recognize whether the call notification is being performed or the call notification is being performed by the response of the partner device in the automatic redial operation, and the correspondence of the call can be planned in advance.

When the user picks up the handset 3 at the base unit in response to the call notification by the call notification unit 11, the main control unit 13 detects the handset 3 being picked up by the hook switch 4 (step F25). By controlling the line control unit 2 to form a communication path between the handset 3 and the partner device, the state shifts to a communication state using the handset 3 (step F28).

On the other hand, in the slave unit, when the user operates the operation input unit 35 to instruct the start of communication in response to the call notification by the call notification unit 37, the slave unit control unit 38 transmits the signal via the cordless transmission / reception unit 32. Control data to instruct the master unit to start communication. Then, in the base unit, when the control data transmitted from the slave unit is received by the cordless transmitting / receiving unit 22 (step F26), the slave unit control unit 2 executes the line control unit based on the communication start instruction included in the control data. 2 to form a communication path between the slave unit and the partner device via the cordless transmitting / receiving unit 22 to shift to a communication state using the slave unit (step F29).

On the other hand, a predetermined time is counted by the timer 10 without the user responding to the call notification by the call notification unit 11 in the master unit and the call notification by the call notification unit 37 in the slave unit (step F27). When the control unit 13 recognizes that a predetermined time has elapsed after calling the user, the main control unit 13 determines whether or not dialing is to be performed again (steps F10 to F14).

Therefore, according to the above-described operation control, at the time of automatic redialing, when the partner device responds in response to dialing, the fact that the partner device responded is in the vicinity of the parent device by calling the parent device. Not only can the user be recognized, but also the user who has moved with the handset can be recognized by calling notification of the handset.

[0044]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, even a user who is relatively far from the apparatus main body can reliably and easily recognize that the other party has responded to the automatic redialing. This eliminates the need for the user to wait close to the apparatus main body and carefully listen to the signal tone on the line, thereby reducing the burden on the user during automatic redialing.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to make the other party recognize that the user is calling, so that it is possible to prevent the other party from hanging up the phone mistakenly for a silent call. It is possible to prevent discomfort on the other side.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible for a user who is far from the apparatus main body to reliably and easily recognize that the other party has responded to the automatic redialing. Does not need to wait close to the main unit and carefully listen to the signal tone on the line, which can reduce the burden on the user during automatic redialing and allow the user to work away from the main unit. it can.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic functional block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing operation control at the time of automatic redialing in the communication device.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing operation control at the time of automatic redialing in the communication device.

FIG. 4 is a schematic functional block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a communication device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing operation control at the time of automatic redialing in the communication device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 communication line 2 line control unit 3 handset 4 hook switch 5 line signal detection unit 6 polarity inversion detection unit 7 operation input unit 8 storage unit 9 dialer 10 timer 11 call notification unit 12 voice reproduction unit 13 main control unit

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A communication apparatus having an automatic redialing function for automatically resending a dial every predetermined time when a dialed party is busy or when a predetermined time elapses after the dialing. A communication apparatus, comprising: a detection unit that detects a response on the other side during operation of a dial function; and a notification unit that performs a call notification based on a detection result by the detection unit. 2. A message reproducing means for reproducing a message registered in advance on the basis of a result of detection by said detecting means and transmitting the message to the other party.
The communication device as described. 3. A remote terminal connected to the apparatus main body via a wired or wireless connection, wherein the notifying means causes the remote terminal to make a call notification based on a detection result by the detecting means. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the communication device performs the communication.