JPS6386096A - Sequential caller - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a queue calling device for sequentially calling people waiting for their turn at a library, bank, or hospital. This invention relates to a waiting list calling device which surely notifies only those who will be waiting for their turn.

[Technical background of the invention]

When requesting a desired book at a library, one submits a teller card with the name of the book written on it to the reception desk, and the clerk calls out the person's name when the book is delivered. Such a calling method is also implemented as a calling method at hospitals and banks. Instead of using this voice calling method, a serial number ticket will be issued at the time of reception.
A number display method has also been implemented in which the number to be accepted is displayed at the reception desk.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

However, with the voice call method, there is a possibility that you may miss the call or miss it because you have left the location.
You must always be careful.

On the other hand, even with the number display method, it is inconvenient to always have to keep an eye on the display board, and if you are far away in the hall, it may be difficult to see the display and you may miss a call. be.

Therefore, the present invention provides a waiting-for-queue calling device in which a portable receiver is given to each user, and when it is the user's turn, a calling signal is sent to the receiver so that the user can be reliably called. It is.

[Means for solving problems]

The queue calling device of the present invention includes a plurality of receiving devices, each having a different code number, and a receiving device to be called, and a plurality of receiving devices each having a calling notification means that notifies a call when a signal representing a corresponding code number is received. a transmitting unit that transmits a signal representing the code number of by using weak radio waves; a setting unit that presets and instructs the order of the receiving devices to be called;
The control device includes a display unit that displays the receiving device that is being called.

[For production]

At the time of reception, each receiving device is handed over to each person waiting in line in the order preset by the control device.6 On the operating side, when the setting section specifies the receiving device to be called next, the signal of the corresponding code number is weakly transmitted. It is transmitted within the venue using radio waves. Upon reception of the corresponding code number signal, the receiving device for the corresponding code number operates a call notification means composed of a light emitting diode, a buzzer circuit, etc., and notifies the person carrying the signal that he or she is being called. This ensures that only the relevant people are informed.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention shown in the drawings will be described. A plurality of receiving devices 1 are inserted one by one into the insertion slots 3 of the calling device 2. Each receiving device 1 is provided with a call indicator lamp 4 composed of a light emitting diode or the like and an aperture 5 for a buzzer sound. The calling device 2 has each insertion port 3.
A charging indicator lamp 6 for indicating insufficient voltage of the power supply battery of each receiving device 1 at a position corresponding to , a call switch 7 for calling that receiving device 1, and a final call indicating which receiving device was called last time. An indicator lamp 8, an individual call switch 9 to be operated when you want to make time before starting reception work,
A transmitting antenna 10 is provided.

Each receiving section r! As shown in the block diagram in FIG. 2, i1 includes a built-in antenna 11 for receiving a signal from the calling device 2, and a receiving section 12 for receiving a code number signal from the calling device 2. Each receiving unit has a control unit 14 that determines whether the received signal from the receiving unit 12 is a preset code number signal and operates the light emitting diode 4 and buzzer 13 if the received signal is a preset code number signal. The device 1 also includes a rechargeable power supply battery section 15 and a code number setting section 16 for setting the code number of each receiving device 1, and a charging terminal 17 of the battery section 15 and a code number output terminal. 18 are provided.

As shown in the block diagram in FIG. 3, the calling device 2 includes a terminal 21 connected to the charging terminal 17, a battery voltage detection section 22 and a charging circuit section 23 connected to this terminal 21, and an I/O terminal 21 connected to the charging terminal 17.
An input terminal 24 connected to the D number output terminal 18, a control section 25 connected to this input terminal 21, and a control section 2
The transmitter 26 includes a transmitter 26 that transmits a signal representing a code number from 5 on a weak radio wave via the antenna 10. When the receiving device 1 is inserted through the insertion port 3, the battery voltage detection section 22 has its terminal 21 connected to the charging terminal 17, measures the voltage of the battery section 15, and transmits the measured value to the control section 25.
The controller 25 determines the value, and if the voltage is less than a predetermined voltage, the charging indicator lamp 6 is turned on to notify the operator of the necessity of charging.

When the charging indicator lamp 6 lights up, the charging circuit section 23 can be operated to charge the battery. do it. The control unit 25 also stores the code number of the receiving device 1 through an input terminal 24 connected to the code number output terminal 18 when the receiving device 1 is inserted through the insertion slot 3, and outputs the code number of the receiving device 1 using the call switch 7 or the individual call switch 9. A signal representing the corresponding code number is output by the operation of . For example, the code number has a range of 50 to 1 depending on the Frequency Shift Telegraphy (FSK) method.
It is carried on a weak modulated wave of 00m. The call switch 7 is set in advance by the control unit 25 so as not to operate unless the final call indicator lamp 8 of the adjacent receiving device 1 is lit. Charging circuit section 23. Battery voltage detection section 22
The control section 25 may be provided for each receiving device, or may be provided in common so that it can be sequentially switched by an appropriate switching means.

Next, the operation of this device will be explained. In this embodiment, 15 receiving devices 1 control queued calling. For those who have just come to the counter, we will hand them out one by one starting from the left in Figure 1, and call them out in this order. Therefore, FIG. 1 shows that the eighth receiving device 1 from the left has been handed over, and that reception for the seventh receiving device has been completed. Since the seventh final call display lamp 8 from the left is lit, only the call switch 7 on the right side can be operated. When the eighth call switch 8 from the left is pressed, the control section 25 sends a pre-stored code number signal to the transmitting section 26, and the transmitting section 26 sends the code number signal to the antenna 1 by weak radio waves.
Send from 0.

This code number signal is received by the receiving section 12 via the built-in antenna 11 of the receiving device 1, and the control section 14 determines whether or not it is the corresponding code number.

If this is the case, the call display lamp 4 is turned on and the buzzer 13 located in the opening 5 is sounded to notify the holder of the call. The holder goes to a reception desk with the receiving device 1 and hands it to the operator. The operator inserts the receiving device 1 into the empty insertion slot 3 from the left, even if the receiving device 1 inserted into the insertion slot 3 is different from the receiving unit @1 inserted last time.

Since the new code number is read and stored by the control section 25 upon insertion, a different code number signal will not be transmitted at the fifth call.

The individual call switch 9 is used to call the submitter and ask questions if there is an error or unclear information in the submitted slip, etc., and the individual call switch 9 is used to call the submitter and ask about it, regardless of the above-mentioned calling order. This is for calling 1.

Each receiving device i! The power supply battery unit 15 of 1 is rechargeable, and by inserting the receiving device 1 into the insertion slot 3 of the calling device 2, its charging terminal 17 is connected to the terminal 21, and the battery voltage of the calling device 2 is detected. The voltage of the battery section 15 is measured by the section 22, and if it is below a predetermined value, the necessity of charging can be known by lighting the charging indicator lamp 6. Charging may be performed by operating the charging circuit section 23.

In the above embodiment, the call indicator lamp 4 and the buzzer 13 are operated at the same time when a call is made, but it is also possible to turn on only the call indicator lamp 4 first, and then ring the buzzer 13 when the user does not notice that the call indicator lamp 4 is turned on. .

In addition, in the above embodiment, the code number is set at the receiving device 1.
However, conversely, the code number of each receiving device 1 is set in the calling device 2, and each receiving device 1 is configured to memorize the code number when it is inserted into the insertion slot 3 of the calling device 2. You may also do so.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, the queue calling device of the present invention sequentially hands a receiving device to each person waiting their turn, and the operator presses the operation button corresponding to the receiving device to be called next. The call notification means of the receiving device operates and emits a lamp display and a buzzer sound, so you can be sure that you are receiving a call whether you are holding it in your hand or in your pocket. . Since this device is used in small spaces such as waiting areas of hospitals, banks, and reception areas of libraries, weak radio waves are sufficient to transmit the signal representing the code number, and this allows the receiving device and the calling device to transmit the signal representing the code number. It can be configured to be small and lightweight, can be provided at low cost, and can be implemented without the need for application under the Radio Law.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a receiving device thereof, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a calling device. In the drawings, 1 is a receiving device, 2 is a calling device, 4 is a calling indicator lamp, 6 is a charging indicator lamp, 7 is a calling switch,
8 is a final call indicator lamp, 9 is an individual call switch, 12
14 is a receiving section, 13 is a buzzer, 14.degree. 25 is a control section, 16 is a code number setting section, and 26 is a transmitting section. Patent applicant: Fujitsu General Co., Ltd. Agent: Patent attorney: Takuya Ohara'no2

Claims (6)

[Claims] (1) A plurality of receiving devices each having a different code number and each having a call notification means that notifies a call when a signal representing the corresponding code number is received, and the code number of the receiving device to be called is a control device comprising: a transmitting section that transmits a signal representing a message using weak radio waves; a setting section that presets and instructs the order of the receiving devices to be called; and a display section that displays the receiving device that is being called. Queue calling device. (2) In claim 1, the control device includes a holding section that holds a part of each of the receiving devices, and either one of the receiving devices or the control device is assigned the code number. 1. A queue-waiting calling device having a code number setting means for setting a code number, and a storage means for reading and storing the code number set by the code number setting means. (3) In claim 1, each of the receiving devices includes a rechargeable power supply unit, the control device includes a holding unit that holds a part of each of the receiving devices, and the holding unit includes A waiting call device comprising: a display device that measures the power supply voltage of each of the receiving devices and displays a power shortage when the power supply voltage is below a predetermined value; and a charging circuit that charges the power supply by operating a switch. (4) In claim 1, the control device includes a holding section that holds a part of each of the receiving devices, and the holding section transmits the code number signal of the corresponding receiving device. A queue-calling device with a setting switch for (5) In claim 1, the control device includes a holding section that holds a part of each of the receiving devices, and the holding section transmits the code number signal of the corresponding receiving device. and a next call display device for displaying the receiving device to be called next, and the setting switch is configured such that only the setting switch corresponding to the receiving device whose next call display device is lit is A queue-queuing device that is configured to be operational. (6) In claim 1, the control device further includes individual call switches corresponding to each of the receiving devices, and these individual call switches are arbitrarily selected regardless of the next call display device. a queue-calling device operable to call a desired receiving device;