JPS6030249A - Receiver for character information - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To read out preferentially and display or print out the information on a desired transmission opponent without reference to reception order by storing received pieces of character information for respective transmission opponents according to predetermined sectioning. CONSTITUTION:A transmission side uses a transmitting console panel 1, and information is outputted according to a predetermined information transmission procedure, confirmed on a display part 11, then sent to the reception side through a telephone circuit 7. At the reception side, a microprocessor 9 analyzes the identification mark signal part of a received signal and received character information is stored in a specific area of a memory circuit having plural sectioned storage areas. When the received character information is read out, a desired opponent is selected preferentially by operating a key 22 for output command. The read character information is displayed on the display part 21 of a receiving console panel 2 or printed out by a printer.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Technical Field] The present invention relates to a receiving device in a text information transmission system that transmits and receives text information signals via a telephone line, and particularly relates to an answering machine equipped with a conventional recording device for recording voice information. This is an alternative to
The present invention relates to a receiving device that is equipped with a memory circuit for classifying and storing information according to the received information, and is capable of reading out information on a desired transmission partner with priority regardless of the order in which it was later received.

[Background technology]

Modern answering machines not only receive and record telephone calls from absentees, but also have various other functions added to them. For example, it is now possible to use a remote control function that allows you to listen to the caller's requirements while you are away from a public phone. However, since the recording/playback device normally plays back the information in the order in which it was received, there may be a request to prioritize and listen to information from senders (particularly important customers or information sources) that you want to mark. The reality is that this has not yet been answered.

Therefore, if you use remote control to obtain information about someone who is away while you are away, Nobunto Sanskrit will not be able to make a selection, and you will usually have to listen to all of the calls that came in while you were away. After that, I had to listen to the call at a leisurely pace, which caused the inconvenience of increasing U.S. calls and call charges during that time.

In addition, although this is not limited to answering machines, for example, in the case of business-related transactions or shipping instructions, when you want the other party to accurately record numerical information without error and leave evidence of this, text information can be used. In some cases, it may be desirable to send and receive such text messages, and there is a desire to add a function to display and record such text messages in addition to voice-based ``iIi'' messages. Even when developing a device to meet this demand, there was no need to
Den IiI! As in the case of the i-device, it is desired to classify the signals by source and to prioritize them and display the output or print them out.

[Disclosure of the invention]

The purpose of the present invention is as stated above! ! To solve this problem, we installed a memory circuit that stores the received character information according to predetermined classifications according to the source (transmission destination), and reads out the information of the desired transmission destination with priority regardless of the order in which it was received. An object of the present invention is to provide a character information receiving device capable of displaying or printing out character information.

In order to achieve the above object, in the present invention, a start mark and an identification mark (IQ code: telephone number 9
(name, etc.), followed by character information, and finally an iz number with an end mark attached, so that it is transmitted and received, and the form of the signal is processed by a microcomputer between each other via a telephone line. For example, an information exchange code [e.g. ASCII-1 code: A merican
3 standard (, ode for l nro
rmation Jnterchange),
The information is sent and received via the 110 interface. The structure of the character information transmission system of the present invention is shown in FIG. In order to simplify the drawing, in FIG. 2, one terminal (on the left side of the figure) is used as the transmitting side, and the transmitter console 1 is used as the transmitter, and the other terminal (on the right side of the figure) is used as the receiver 4B side. However, it goes without saying that both terminals are each equipped with an operation console that can be used for both sending and receiving, and that both terminals are configured to be able to send and receive data. .

The configuration and operation of the system will be briefly explained below with reference to FIG. In the figure, 3.4 is a telephone, 5.6 is an acoustic coupler, and 7 is a telephone line. 8゜9 is a microprocessor, which is connected to the memory circuit, transmitting/receiving operation vehicle, etc. via the bus and I10 interface, and has the function of an answering machine using voice signals as in the past, as well as controlling the sending and receiving of text information signals. fulfill the role of Note that the audio signal processing is the same as the conventional one and is not directly related to the present invention, so the explanation will be omitted before illustration.

The transmission console 1 is equipped with a keyboard 10 equipped with keys and function keys for inputting character information, and a display section 11 for checking signals to be sent.

The reception console 2 includes a board 2o equipped with response keys and function keys, a display section 21 that displays received character information, and a receiver (UL) stored in a memory circuit. A plurality of output command keys 22 are provided for selecting and outputting desired text information.

Next, I will explain the operation.

The sending side uses the ε operating vehicle 1 and follows the predetermined information transmission procedure to send the monthly (
information), check it on the display section 11, and check it on the display section 11.
It is sent to the receiving side via telephone line #17.

Does the receiving side identify the signal received through telephone port II7? −
The microprocessor 9 analyzes the received character message (see Figure 1) and stores the received character information in a predetermined area of a memory circuit which has storage areas divided into a plurality of sections. T.J.
In other words, the information is stored in the memory circuit in a convenient manner without being read out instantly.In other words, the transmission destination (source) is analyzed from the identification signal, and a pre-specified memory area is selected. .

This storage area designation can be registered arbitrarily in advance on the receiving side.
It is also possible to change the settings, so that the settings can be changed in accordance with each of the keys 22 for output commands on the reception console 2. The recipients may be classified by ranking them, for example, by important customers, important business partners, etc.

To read the received character information, press the key 22 for i output command.
By operating , the desired first move can be selected with priority. The read character information can be displayed on the display unit 21 of the reception console 2 or printed on a printer (not shown).
It is also possible to extract the received information from the remote control 1 to 1 roll from outside the home. 9.

As described above, according to the device of the present invention, it is possible to avoid storing information in a vain manner, and when reading out, it is possible to prioritize and display a desired transmission destination from among transmission destinations that have been ranked and classified in advance, regardless of the order of reception. can.

Furthermore, when attempting to read received information from a remote location via a telephone line, the user can select and retrieve information from the person he/she needs, thereby reducing call time and call charges.

[Best mode for carrying out the invention]

Next, examples of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 3 shows the circuit configuration of the main part of the character information receiving device of the present invention (receiver 1IllI in FIG. 2), and there are 7179 diagrams.

In the figures, the same reference numerals as those mentioned above indicate the same or equivalent parts. 30 is a signal input/output via telephone line l (formatsu 1-signal shown in Figure 1)
A serial/parallel conversion circuit that converts serial to parallel or parallel to serial microprocessor 9 parallel! I
I! 110 for shortening the processing time E1 by performing
interface). 40 is a memory circuit;
Contains the system program for Δveration of the i device.
It is equipped with a ROM that stores the received signal (data) in a designated location, and a RAM that has storage areas that are divided into multiple sections. L, is connected to the microprocessor 9. , 50 is an I10 interface of the display unit 21 equipped with a display and a printer, and is operated by the output command key 22 of the reception console 2 (or by the remote control 1-1).
The data stored in the designated memory circuit (by the control signal) is sent to the display unit 21 to operate the display or printer.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart ν-1- showing a procedure for classifying received signals and storing them in designated areas of the memory circuit. Here, we have exemplified a case where the information provided by the recipient is sorted according to the pre-registered level of sensitivity.

The specific operation τ' is to compare and judge the identification mark attached to the head part of the receiving signal and the pre-registered code or code group, and specify a memory area to store it. There is.

As explained above, according to the character information receiving device of the present invention, when transmitting a received signal, information classified in advance by li[1ft1 can be displayed in accordance with the priority order, or information from a specific transmission partner can be displayed. @(=It can be displayed regardless of the order, the search time is shortened, and the waiting time is 1
-You can save on call charges if you use the control function to read out information received while you were away.

In addition, the technical idea of the present invention is applied to the conventional @711 type answering machine CJja, and the former HS person discrimination means and recording 0@? Even if nine or more units are installed in parallel, it is impossible for the desired voice information to be regenerated preferentially and for the first time to occur.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1st F IJ, the format of the signal for transmitting character information 1, Figure 2 is 4, a block diagram of a transmission system 7 using the character information receiving device circled ar1, Figure 3 C1, the character information of the present invention Figures 71 and 4 show the configuration of the main parts of the receiving device, and Figure 4 shows the procedure for classifying the received number 13 and storing it in a designated area of the memory circuit, as shown in flowchart 1. 1...Sending operation in progress, 2...Receiving 5 operation in progress, 7...Telephone@cotton, 8.9...MicroProcera υ, 20. ...
... Keyboard, 21 ... Display section, 22 ... Key for output command, 30 ... Serial/parallel conversion circuit, 40 ... Memory circuit, 50...I10 interface. Applicant NEC Home Electronics Co., Ltd. Agent Patent Attorney Masu 1) Takeo

Claims (1)

[Claims] A signal with a start mark and an identification mark at the beginning, followed by character information, is sent to C through a telephone line.
The text information transmission system that sends and receives the text information (6 of 8 devices) analyzes the source of the FI issue from the IS signal that received the above signal, and specifies it in advance according to the source. A microprocessor having a judgment ability to classify into one of a plurality of groups, and a memory having an area for storing 13 signals classified by the microprocessor according to each group. What is claimed is: 1. A character information receiving device comprising: a circuit; and an output command means for outputting and displaying desired details on the back of a received signal stored in the memory circuit in a designated area at a desired time.