JPS6239948A - Telephone directory device with telephoning function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To telephone by abbreviated dialing even when the titled device is used as a public telephone by using a magnetic card or an IC card in which plural telephone numbers and abbreviated numbers corresponding to the telephone numbers are registered. CONSTITUTION:To the main body of the titled device, a card-insertion part 7 into which the magnetic card or IC card that contains the telephone numbers and the abbreviated numbers corresponding to the the telephone numbers can be inserted, is provided. When either card is inserted in the part 7, a card reader 31 reads telephone numbers and abbreviated number, and the numbers are stored in a CPU 11. When an abbreviated number is called from a control part 9, the CPU 11 selects corresponding telephone number, and a selection signal transmitter 20 calls said number.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a telephone number guide device with a telephone function.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, a telephone line is connected to a main body, and the main body includes a network control circuit that connects to the telephone line and performs incoming call coupling of the telephone line, and a handset connected to the network control circuit. a central processing unit into which a large number of specific telephone numbers have been input; an operation unit which instructs the central processing unit to search for the specific telephone numbers input; a display screen which displays the telephone numbers searched by the central processing unit; a selection signal transmitter that automatically calls a telephone number sent from the central processing section or the operating section via the telephone line with a dial pulse or MF multiplier signal, and when the central processing section is in a standby state, It is known that when the handset is taken off-hook, the handset, the operating unit, the automatic selection signal transmitter and the network control circuit act as a public telephone.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) However, with the above-mentioned known telephone, when a telephone number input into the central processing unit is selected, a call is automatically made to that telephone number and a call can be made; When I used it as a device, I had to input all the phone numbers as usual to make a call to the other party, and I couldn't make a call using speed dial.

(Means for Solving the Problem) Accordingly, the present invention provides a public phone that allows the telephone function of the computer to make calls by speed dialing. , a network control circuit 19 connected to the telephone line 10 to perform incoming call coupling on the telephone line 10, a handset 4 connected to the network control circuit 19, and a central processing unit 11 into which a large number of specific telephone numbers are input. an operation unit 9 for instructing the central processing unit 11 to search for a specific telephone number inputted; a display screen 2 for displaying the telephone number searched by the central processing unit 11;
A selection signal transmitter is provided for automatically calling the telephone number sent from the central processing section 11 or the operating section 9 via the telephone line 10 with a dial pulse or MF multiplier signal. When the handset 4 is off-hook in the standby state, the handset 4, the operating section 9, the automatic selection signal transmitter, and the network control circuit 19 function as a public telephone, and the main body has a plurality of A card insertion part 7 into which a magnetic card 5 or IC card 6 in which a telephone number and an abbreviated number corresponding to the telephone number are registered is provided, and the magnetic card 5 or IC card 6 is inserted into the card insertion part 7. When the phone number and abbreviated number are read by the card reading unit 31 and stored in the central processing unit 11, and when the abbreviated number is called by the operation unit 9, the central processing unit 11 selects the corresponding telephone number from the selection signal. This is a telephone number guide device with a telephone function configured so that a call can be made from a transmitter.

(Embodiment) An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Reference numeral 1 denotes a main body of a telephone number guidance device with a telephone function according to the present invention, a display screen 2 for displaying various data is provided at the top, and a display screen 2 on the right side of the center is provided. A telephone receiver 4 is fixed by a hook 3, and a magnetic card 5 or an IC card 6 (to be described later) and a card insertion part 7 for a telephone card storing the number of calls made, and a coin slot 8 are provided on the left side of the center. An operating section 9 consisting of a numeric keypad, character keys, etc. is provided at the bottom. 10 is a telephone line.

FIG. 2 shows an internal circuit diagram of the present invention. Reference numeral 11 denotes a central processing unit, which is composed of a processor 12, a storage unit 13, and a memory 14. The storage unit 13 stores a specific number of names, telephone numbers, occupations, and telephone number guides 104 or 105 (hereinafter referred to as 104). A video disc unit 16 is connected to the central processing unit 11 via an interface unit 15, and a display unit 18 comprising the display screen 2 and a speaker 17 is connected to the output side of the video disc unit 16. The video disc unit 16 is provided separately from the storage unit 13 so that a large amount of search data can be input into the storage unit 13.
The name of the company, etc. corresponding to the telephone number entered in the field, telephone number, job type, map competition advertisement, etc. are memorized. The telephone numbers input to the central processing unit 11 are organized so that they can be searched by name or job type. For example, when company A is searched for by name search, the address code corresponding to company A is searched by the interface unit 15. The data corresponding to the address code is read out from the disc of the video disc unit 16 and displayed on the display screen 2. Also, in the job search, for example,
When searching for patent attorney j, the address code of the telephone number registered with the patent attorney in the storage section 13 is read out, and the data is shown on the display screen 2 in the same manner as described above.

A network control circuit 19 is connected to the telephone line 10, which maintains the telephone line 10 in a communication-enabled manner. The network control circuit 19 includes the handset 4 and a selection signal transmitter. 0 and
A voice recognition unit 21 for identifying voice input from the telephone line 10, a caller identification unit 22, and an input/output capo 23 are connected. The selection signal generator is connected to the central processing unit 11 via the input/output port 23, and the central processing unit! 1
When a telephone number is sent from the telephone line 10, the telephone number is converted into an MF multiplied signal or a dial pulse signal and transmitted to the telephone office via the telephone line 10. The caller identification unit η is constituted by a voice synthesis IC, is connected to the central processing unit 11 via the input/output board 23, and after the telephone number is sent from the selection signal transmitter, the other party's telephone is connected to it. When the polarity of the telephone line 10 is reversed in response, for 1 to 2 seconds, a voice message is sent to the other party's telephone via the telephone line 10 saying, ``Shinjuku 1'', thereby notifying the other party of one's whereabouts.

However, the telephone number stored in the central processing unit 11 is provided in place of the telephone directory when searched by the operation unit 9, and the selected telephone number is automatically called by the selection signal transmitter 4, but the search is performed. As a result, if the desired data is not found in the storage section 13, the data 104 stored in the central processing section 11 is sent to the selection signal transmitter 20, and the telephone is connected to the telephone directory assistance. There are two timings for sending this 104 signal.

- is performed when there is no corresponding data when searching for the first name or occupation. In this case, a 104 signal is automatically sent from the central processing unit ll to the selection signal transmitter 20, and at the same time the display screen is 2 displays that the data is unregistered and will be connected to 104.

In the second method, after the corresponding data is displayed on the display screen 2 by name or job type search, if the displayed data is not desired, the process is continued to 104 by one manual operation.

However, as mentioned above, unregistered numbers are checked through the telephone directory assistance, and the telephone numbers obtained from the telephone directory assistance are stored in the memory 14 of the central processing unit 11. There are two versions of this embodiment. In the first embodiment, while listening to the telephone number from the handset 4, the user operates the numeric keypad of the operating section 9 to input the telephone number into the memory 14, and then, When the confirmation key on the operation unit 9 is operated, the telephone line! 0 is once opened and then closed again to enter a state of waiting for input of a telephone number, and the telephone number stored in the memory 14 is sent out by the selection signal transmitter, and a call is automatically made to the other party.

In the second embodiment, the voice recognition unit 21 identifies the voice and stores it in the memory 14. That is, the voice from the telephone directory assistance is input to the voice analysis section 24 (FIG. 3) via the telephone line 10 and the network control circuit 19, where it is A/D converted, and this digital signal is stored outside the voice comparison section. The matched digital encoded data is encoded by the code converter 26, output, and stored in the memory 14. Therefore, when the confirmation button is pressed as in the first embodiment, the selection signal transmitter 20
The call will be sent to the other party automatically.

Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the input number is displayed on the LED display section of the operation section 9 and the display screen 2. Display on the display screen 2 is performed by a superimposing section n. Reference numeral 28 denotes a hard copy unit that copies what is displayed on the display screen 2 onto recording paper, and 28 denotes a voice operation guide unit that guides a series of operation contents by voice, and the output side of the guide unit is an amplifier (9). )
is connected to the speaker 17 via.

31 reads the data of the magnetic card 5 or IC card 6 inserted into the card insertion section 7, and
A card reading unit that reads the remaining power of the telephone card is connected to the central processing unit 11 via the input/output board 23, and the read data is stored in the memory 14.

Thus, FIG. 4 shows a magnetic card 5. As shown in FIG. The magnetic card 5
is preferably formed by providing a magnetic portion made of magnetic tape on the surface of a flat plastic substrate 32 having the same shape as a known credit card. The magnetic wing contains multiple company names, people's names, their telephone numbers, and their abbreviated numbers.
+00 is company A, 03-111-1111, and Kaoru 01 is 0.
3-222-2222 for Company B.

FIG. 5 shows the IC card 6. The IC card 6 has a central processing section and a memory 36 embedded in a plastic substrate U, and input/output terminals G for the central processing section 35 and memory 36 are provided on the surface of the substrate. Into the memory 36, the same contents as the plurality of company names, person names, telephone numbers, and abbreviated numbers entered in the magnetic section are entered.

However, the data on the magnetic card 5 or the IC card 6 is read by the card reading section 31 and stored in the memory 1.
The telephone number stored in the memory 14 is stored in the selection signal transmitter 20 when the phone number is stored in the memory 14 and read out by operating the operation unit 9 such as 1%OO, +01.

The coin input slot 8 is connected to the input/output capo 23 via the coin calculation section 38.

(effect) Next, we will discuss the effect.

If the name of the company to be searched is known but its telephone number is unknown, operate the operation section 9 and input the name. Then, one or more pieces of data in the storage section 13 are retrieved, and the corresponding address codes are sent to the video disk section 16 via the interface section 15, and the address codes are read from the disk of the video disk section 16. The corresponding data is read out and displayed on the display screen 2.

Therefore, when you find the desired company among the single or multiple names displayed on the display screen 2, insert a coin or a telephone card into the coin slot 8 or the card slot 7, and pick up the handset 4. , when off-hook is detected by the hook 3, the selected telephone number displayed on the display screen 2 is read out from the storage section 13 and output to the selection signal transmitter, and is automatically transmitted via the telephone line 10. A call is made and you are connected to the other party.

If the name of the company to be searched for is not known, but only the type of job is known, and the user wants to search for a suitable person, the user operates the operation section 9 and inputs the type of job. Then, the storage section 13
The address code of the telephone number of the occupation registered in is read out, and a large amount of data is displayed on the display screen 2. Then, search for a suitable partner and insert coins or a telephone card into the coin slot 8 or the card slot 7.
When the handset 4 is picked up, the off-hook state is detected by the hook 3, and the selected telephone number displayed on the display screen 2 is read out from the storage section 13 and output to the selection signal transmitter π, and the telephone number is output to the selection signal transmitter π. A call is automatically made via line 10 and connected to the other party.

However, the name of the company you are trying to search for is
If it is not registered, a message will appear on the display screen 2 to the effect that ``Since it is not registered, you will be connected to the telephone directory assistance.'' At the same time, the central processing unit 11 will send a selection signal transmitter to the telephone directory.
04 is automatically output, a call is made via telephone line 10, and connection is made to directory assistance.

Furthermore, even when it is determined that there is no suitable partner in the data displayed on the display screen 2, if a predetermined button on the operation section 9 is pressed, the central processing section 11 sends a selection signal transmitter as described above. 104 is automatically output, a call is automatically made via the telephone line 10, and a connection is made to telephone directory assistance.

When connected to the telephone directory assistance and the telephone number is determined, the telephone number is automatically input as a voice signal to the voice recognition section 21, A/D converted by the voice analysis section 24, and then A/D converted.
The /D-converted digital signal is compared with the digital encoded data stored in the audio comparison section 9, and the matched digital encoded data is encoded and outputted in the code conversion section 9, and is stored in the memory 14 of the central processing section 11. is sent to and stored. At this time, the automatically input number is displayed on both the LED display section of the operation section 9 and the display screen 2, so that the telephone number can be confirmed with the naked eye without having to write it down.

When it is confirmed that there is no error, press the confirmation button on the operation unit 9, and the telephone line 10 is automatically opened and then closed again, and the telephone number stored in the memory 14 is selected. The signal is sent to the signal transmitter and the other party is automatically called.

However, when the central processing section 11 is in a standby state, not functioning as a telephone number guide device, when the handset 4 is picked up, it can be used as a public telephone. That is, when the handset 4 is picked up in the standby state, this is detected by the central processing unit 11 via the input/output port 23, and the central processing unit 1
1, it is determined to be used as a telephone function, and the state waits for coin or telephone card insertion, and the coin or telephone card is inserted into the coin slot 8 or the card insertion section 7
When connected to the network control circuit 19, the telephone line 1° is connected to the network control circuit 19.
The connection is closed and the phone number entry standby state is reached. When the numeric keypad on the operating section 9 is operated, a signal is input to the selection signal transmitter 4, and a dial pulse or MF multiplication signal is issued, allowing a call to be made to a desired party.

However, when the magnetic card 5 or the IC card 6 is inserted into the card insertion section 7 in the telephone number input standby state, a plurality of recorded telephone numbers are read by the card reading section 31, stored in the memory 14, and simultaneously read. , on the display screen 2, Kaoru OO is displayed as 03-111-1111, company A, and Ku01 is displayed as 03-222-2222, company B. Therefore, by operating the operation section 9, the abbreviated number Kaoru 0 is entered.
When 0 is input, the corresponding number 03-111-1111 is read out from the memory 14 and sent to the selection signal transmitter, a call is made via the telephone line 10, and the telephone is immediately connected by operating the abbreviated telephone number. be done.

(Effects) As mentioned above, conventionally, a telephone line is connected to the main body, and the main body has a network control circuit that connects to the telephone line and performs incoming call coupling of the telephone line, and a network control circuit that connects to the network control circuit. A handset, a central processing unit into which a large number of specific telephone numbers have been input,
an operating section for instructing a search for a specific telephone number inputted into the central processing section; a display screen for displaying the telephone number searched by the central processing section; and a display screen for displaying the telephone number sent from the central processing section or the operating section. a selection signal transmitter that automatically issues a dial pulse or MF multiplier signal through the telephone line; It is known that the automatic selection signal transmitter and the network control circuit function as a public telephone.

However, with the above-mentioned known telephone, when a telephone number input into the central processing unit is selected, a call is automatically made to that telephone number and a call can be made, but when used as a public telephone, it is the same as usual. If you do not enter all phone numbers, you cannot make a call to the other party, and you cannot make a call using speed dial.

However, in the present invention, the telephone function of the computer is made into a public telephone that allows calls to be made by speed dialing, and a telephone line 10 is connected to the main body 1, and a telephone line 10 is connected to the main body 1. a network control circuit 19 that connects incoming calls to the telephone line 10; a handset 4 connected to the network control circuit 19; a central processing section 11 into which a large number of specific telephone numbers are input; an operation unit 9 for instructing a search for a specific telephone number; and the central processing unit 11.
A display screen 2 for displaying the telephone number searched for, and a selection for automatically calling the telephone number sent from the central processing unit 11 or the operation unit 9 via the dial pulse or MF multiplication signal via the telephone line 10. A signal transmitter is provided, and when the handset 4 is off-hook while the central processing section 11 is in a standby state, the handset 4, the operation section 9, the automatic selection signal transmitter 20, and the network control circuit 19 are connected. In a device that functions as a public telephone, a card insertion section 7 into which a magnetic card 5 or an IC card 6 in which a plurality of telephone numbers and abbreviated numbers corresponding to the telephone numbers are registered can be inserted into the main body.
is provided, and the magnetic card 5 or I is provided in the card insertion portion 7.
When the C card 6 is inserted, the card reading section 31 reads the telephone number and the abbreviated number and sends it to the central processing section 1.
1, and when the abbreviated number is called by the operating section 9, the central processing section 11 calls the corresponding telephone number from the selection signal transmitter 20. Because it is a book, it can be used instead of a telephone directory.

Can be used as a public telephone.

C. Even though it is a public telephone, it has a shortcut function.

This effect is achieved.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figure 1 is an external view of the present invention, Figure 2 is a block diagram of the present invention, Figure 3 is a block diagram of the voice recognition section, Figure 4 is a perspective view of a magnetic card, and Figure 5 is a perspective view of an IC card. It is. Explanation of symbols 1... Main body, 2... Display screen, 3... Hook, 4... Handset, 5... Magnetic card, 6...
・IC card, 7...insertion section, 8...coin slot, 9...operation section, 10...telephone line, 11...central processing section, 12...processor,! 3... Storage section, 14... Memory, 15... Interface section, 16... Video disk section, 17... Speaker, 18... Display section, 19... Network control circuit,
20... Selection signal transmitter, 21... Voice recognition unit, η
... Source identification unit, 23 ... Input/output boat, 24.
...Speech analysis unit, 25...Speech comparison unit, 26...Code conversion unit, 27...Superimpose unit, 28.
・Hard copy part, 29 ・Voice operation guide part, 30
... Amplifier, 31... Card reading section, 32... Board, 33... Magnetic section, U... Board, 35... Central processing section, 36... Memory, 37... input/output terminals,
38...Coin calculation section. Figure 1 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5

Claims (1)

[Claims] A telephone line 10 is connected to the main body 1, and the main body 1 has a network control circuit 19 connected to the telephone line 10 to perform incoming call coupling of the telephone line 10, and a handset 4 connected to the network control circuit 19. , a central processing section 11 into which a large number of specific telephone numbers have been input, an operation section 9 which instructs the central processing section 11 to search for the specific telephone numbers inputted, and a display of the telephone numbers searched by the central processing section 11. and a selection signal transmitter 20 that automatically calls the telephone number sent from the central processing unit 11 or the operation unit 9 via the telephone line 10 with a dial pulse or MF signal, When the handset 4 is off-hook while the central processing unit 11 is in a standby state, the handset 4, the operation unit 9, the automatic selection signal transmitter 20, and the network control circuit 19 function as a public telephone. , a magnetic card 5 in which a plurality of telephone numbers and abbreviated numbers corresponding to the telephone numbers are registered in the main body;
Alternatively, a card insertion section 7 into which an IC card 6 can be inserted is provided, and when the magnetic card 5 or the IC card 6 is inserted into the card insertion section 7, the card reading section 31 reads the telephone number and the abbreviated number and reads the telephone number and the abbreviated number. A telephone number guide with a telephone function, which is stored in a central processing unit 11 and configured such that when an abbreviated number is called by the operation unit 9, the central processing unit 11 calls the corresponding telephone number from the selection signal transmitter 20. Device.