KR200184666Y1 - Computer-linked cid information processing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is able to receive outgoing information through a spare RS-232 port by adopting a PS / 2 port dedicated to the mouse, and as a result, computer-related outgoing information to display and manage outgoing information through a computer. It relates to a processing device.

The computer-linked outgoing information processing device of the present invention includes a CID detector 10 for extracting and demodulating a CID signal from a signal received through a telephone line, a first terminal (LINE) for connecting the CID detector 10 with a telephone line, and a CID detector. A control unit 20 for controlling the output of the CID data demodulated in 10 to the computer main body 42, and a second terminal RS- which connects the control unit 20 to the RS-232 port provided in the computer main body 42. 232), an internal wiring for supplying power to the CID detection unit 10 and the control unit 20, and a third terminal (PS / 2) connecting the power supply line of the PS / 2 port provided in the computer main body 42 and the internal wiring. )

Description

COMPUTER-LINKED CID INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS}

The present invention relates to a computer-linked outgoing information processing apparatus, and more particularly, to a computer-linked outgoing information processing apparatus capable of displaying and managing self-processing outgoing information by a computer.

In recent years, personal computers (hereinafter referred to as 'computer' as a concept including at least a main body and a monitor) have been widely used not only in companies but also in homes. According to statistics, 16 units per 100 population as of the end of 1998 It is widely distributed, and its function and application field are developing differently every day. In addition, the operating system and most application softwares now have a graphical user interface function, and a mouse device for selecting graphic elements, various buttons, menu bars and keys displayed on the monitor screen is essential. It is becoming.

Such a mouse device is controlled by a known mouse circuit unit. The amount of movement and the direction of movement detected by the mouse circuit unit can be transferred to an RS-232 port (commonly referred to as a "COM port") provided in the rear of the computer main body or a mouse only in recent years. The port is connected to the PS / 2 port, which is provided separately from the RS-232 port. The operating power supply of the mouse circuit portion is also provided by the computer main body via the PS / 2 port.

On the other hand, in other countries such as the United States, telephone service providers receive outgoing information, that is, information such as calling time, phone number, and caller name (hereinafter referred to as 'calling information' or CID (caller IDentification data)) between ringing signals, etc. By providing it to the party, the recipient can receive only the calls he wants to receive or save the outgoing information for later retrieval. In addition, in order to be able to receive such services while still using a conventional telephone, that is, a telephone having no calling information processing function, an external terminal connected to a telephone line and a telephone line has been developed and widely used. Moreover, by linking such an external terminal with a TV, an application product for displaying outgoing information on the screen while watching TV is already commercially available. Here, the general telephone call information display signal is defined as the standard of GR-30-CORE, TR-NWT-001273, ETS 300 659-1, ETS 300 659-2, ETS 300 778-1, ETS 778-2. .

However, in the conventional outgoing information processing terminal as described above, its own power supply must be used to operate the internal circuit, and an indicator and a storage means must be provided to display and manage the outgoing information. have. Furthermore, since the terminal for outgoing information processing is not universal and there is a limit in the capacity of the storage means, it is difficult to database outgoing information, and it is not efficient in terms of data management. It is not linked to the address book management program used in the computer. There is a problem that this is low.

The present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned problems. Recently, due to the adoption of a PS / 2 port dedicated to a mouse, it is possible to receive outgoing information through a spare RS-232 port, resulting in outgoing information through a computer. It is an object of the present invention to provide a computer-linked outgoing information processing device to display and manage.

The computer-related transmission information processing apparatus of the present invention for achieving the above object includes a CID detection unit for extracting a CID signal from a signal received through a telephone line and demodulating it into digital data, and connecting the CID detection unit and a telephone line. 1 terminal, a control unit for controlling the output of the CID data demodulated by the CID detection unit to the computer main body, a second terminal connecting the control unit to the RS-232 port provided in the computer main body, power supply to the CID detection unit and the control unit And an internal wiring to be supplied and a power supply line of the PS / 2 port provided in the computer main body and a third terminal connecting the internal wiring.

In the above-described configuration, the CID detection unit and the control unit are embedded in a mouse housing together with a mouse circuit unit, and the internal wiring is connected to a power line supplied to the mouse housing through a PS / 2 port, and the mouse housing and the computer main body. In order to efficiently connect the first to third terminals it is preferable to arrange the separate terminal box.

In addition, it is preferable that the mouse housing may include a telephone circuit unit in which a handset circuit unit is separated, and an external telephone connection terminal may be provided in the terminal box so as to connect and use an external telephone.

1 is a functional block diagram of a computer-linked outgoing information processing device and surroundings of the present invention;

2 is a diagram showing an embodiment in which the computer-connected transmission information processing device of the present invention is embedded in a mouse housing.

*** Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawing ***

10: CID detection unit, 20: control unit,

30: mouse circuitry, 40: computer,

42: main body, 44: monitor,

50: telephone circuit unit, 60: handset circuit unit,

62: speaker, 64: microphone,

100: mouse housing, 102: keypad,

104: hook switch, 106: hook status indicator,

108: push button, 110: terminal box,

112: line connecting jack,

113: PS / 2 jack, 114: RS-232 jack,

115: phone jack, 116: headset jack,

117: mouse jack, 120: PS / 2 connector,

122: RS-232 connector, 130: telephone,

140: headset, 142: microphone,

144: speaker

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the computer-linked outgoing information processing apparatus of the present invention.

1 is a functional block diagram of a computer-linked outgoing information processing device and surroundings of the present invention, wherein reference numeral 40 denotes an entire computer, 42 a main body, and 44 a monitor. As shown in FIG. 1, the device of the present invention detects a received call signal, extracts a CID signal, and then connects a CID detector 10, a CID detector 10, and a telephone line to demodulate the digital data. The control unit 20 is connected to a terminal LINE, a control unit 20 that controls the output of the demodulated CID data from the CID detection unit 10 to the computer main body 42, and an RS-232 port provided in the main body 42. The internal wiring (dotted line notation) for supplying power to the terminal RS-232, the CID detection unit 10 and the control unit 20, and the internal power supply line of the PS / 2 port provided in the main body 42 and the internal wiring. It comprises a terminal PS / 2.

Meanwhile, when the CID detection unit 10 and the known telephone circuit unit 50 are provided in one housing, for example, a mouse housing, ease of use may be further enhanced and wiring processing may be facilitated. In this case, the internal wiring connected to the terminal LINE may be branched to connect to the CID detection unit 10 and the telephone circuit unit 50, respectively. Furthermore, by connecting the telephone circuit unit 50 and the control unit 20 by a control line, the operation of the telephone circuit unit 50 by the control unit 20, consequently by the computer 40, for example, automatic dialing of stored numbers, etc. You can also control the operation.

In the figure, reference numeral 30 denotes a known mouse circuit portion, and 60, 62, and 64 denote the entire handset circuit portion, the talk circuit portion, and the sign circuit portion, respectively. Reference numeral PJ denotes a terminal connecting the telephone circuit unit 50 and the handset circuit unit 60. Since the internal structure and function of the CID detection unit 10 are described in detail in US Patent No. 5,940,485 issued on August 17, 1999, the description thereof will be omitted.

2 is a view showing an embodiment in which the computer-connected transmission information processing apparatus of the present invention is incorporated in a mouse housing, wherein reference numeral 108 denotes an entire push button of a general mouse, 108L denotes a left push button, and 108R denotes a right side Indicates a push button. As such, when the CID detection unit 10 and the control unit 20 are embedded together with the mouse circuit unit 30 pre-installed in the mouse housing 100, consideration is required to ensure convenient and free movement and manipulation of the mouse. In order to efficiently connect and process various wirings, a terminal box 110 may be used. As shown in FIG. 2, the terminal box 110 includes a mouse connection jack 117 to which wires extending from the mouse housing 100 are connected, a line connection jack 112 to which a telephone line is connected, and a PS / 2 port of the computer main body 42. PS / 2 connection jack 113 connected to the wires extending from the PS / 2 connector 120 connected to the wire, RS-232 connector 122 connected to the RS-232 port of the computer main body 42 is connected RS-232 connection jack 114 is provided. All wires from the mouse housing 100 to the mouse connection jack 117 are preferably wrapped by a single sheath.

On the other hand, even if the well-known telephone circuit unit 50 is embedded together in the mouse housing 100, ease of use is further enhanced. Reference numeral 102 denotes a numeric keypad in this case, and 104 denotes a hook switch. Indicates. In addition, when the telephone circuit unit 50 is incorporated in the mouse housing 100, it is preferable to reduce the size as much as possible in order not to impair the convenience of the mouse. To this end, in the present embodiment, a headset connection jack 116 capable of connecting a handset in the form of a headset (Headset) 140 equipped with a handset circuit unit (the speaker 144 is inserted into the ear and the microphone 142 is suspended near the mouth). ), It is desirable to provide separately so that it can be connected and used only when necessary. Moreover, since the hook switch 104 should be in the off state when the telephone is not in use, it is preferable to implement it as a push button type having a bistable state, in which case the current state of the hook switch 104 is easily facilitated. It is desirable to install a hook status indicator 106 that can be well implemented with LEDs and so on to grasp. In addition, the keypad 102 is preferably embodied in a form that does not protrude from the surface of the upper end of the mouse housing 100, it may be configured to enable key input only in the on state of the hook switch 104.

In addition to the above-described configuration, by providing a separate telephone connection jack 115 that is electrically connected to the line connection jack 112 in the terminal box 110 can be used to connect the general telephone 130. In this case, when the general telephone connection jack is installed, the telephone circuit unit 50 may not be built in the mouse housing 110 and the headset connection jack 116 may not be installed.

Hereinafter, the usage aspect of the computer-linked outgoing information processing device of the present invention having the above-described configuration will be described in detail.

As is well known, the origination information reception is largely a hook-off reception and a hook-on reception. First, hook-off reception refers to receiving outgoing information from a user who is not currently making a call. In a state of using a computer, that is, powering on, CID data is placed between the first ringing signal and the second ringing signal. It is demodulated after being detected by the CID detector 10. Next, the CID data processed by the CID detection unit 10 is provided to the control unit 20, and the control unit 20 transmits the received data in units of bits via the RS-232 port connected to the computer main body 42. Next, the computer main body 42 processes the CID data transmitted from the control unit 20 by the calling information processing program and displays the received time, telephone number, and caller name on the monitor 44 screen currently in use. Make it database and reuse it later.

Next, hook-on reception refers to receiving outgoing information when the user is currently using a telephone. The telephone service provider sends a signal indicating that a telephone call is received from a third party, and then receives a voice signal that is currently being communicated. Block for a while and send third party call information. At this time, the CID detection unit 10 detects and demodulates the CID data in a state of temporarily blocking the voice signal currently being communicated, and resumes communication of the voice signal after demodulation is completed. Next, as in the case of the hook-off reception, the CID detection unit 10 provides the processed CID data to the control unit 20, and the control unit 20 provides the received data to the computer main body 42 via the RS-232 port. Transmit in bits. Next, the computer main body 42 processes the CID data transmitted from the control unit 20 by the calling information processing program and displays the received time, phone number, and caller name on the monitor 44 screen currently in use. Database it so that you can reuse it later. In addition, if the CID data is provided with message information of waiting for a call, even such a message may be displayed on the monitor 42.

On the other hand, when the telephone circuit unit 50 is built in the mouse housing 100 or the telephone 130 is connected to the telephone connection jack 115 of the terminal box 110, the user directly presses the number of the keypad 102. The call can be made or dialed automatically by a program for processing outgoing information contained in the computer main body 42. In this case, the calling information processing program transmits the stored telephone number data to the control unit 20 in units of bits via the RS-232 port, and the control unit 20 uses the telephone number data based on the provided telephone number data. ) To automatically dial.

In the above-described configuration, the terms terminals, connectors, and connection jacks are not distinguished by form or structural differences, but are merely classified according to differences in connection objects, that is, whether the computer body or the terminal box. In addition, the term 'telephone circuit unit' coming out of the utility model registration claim below is used as a concept that does not include a handset circuit unit, that is, a speaker and a microphone.

The computer-linked outgoing information processing device of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be variously modified and implemented within the range allowed by the technical idea of the present invention. For example, a typical trackball mouse, a light sensor sensor mouse, three push buttons, or a scroll wheel that moves the screen up and down between the push buttons. The device of the present invention can be applied.

Further, the CID detection unit 10 or the telephone circuit unit 50 may be incorporated in the terminal box 11, and only the power supply may be drawn out from the PS / 2 port for use. Of course, in this case, you could draw power from the PS / 2 port dedicated to the keyboard.

And, in terms of the usage aspect, the program for processing outgoing information may be developed in association with a database file stored by an existing address management database program. Also, various forms may be considered in the display method on the monitor screen.

According to the computer-related transmission information processing apparatus of the present invention as described above, the manufacturing cost is lowered because the computer-powered power is used as the display and the storage means and the computer power is used as it is. In addition, since it operates in conjunction with a computer, it is possible to more efficiently manage outgoing information, and there is an advantage in that the phone number stored by the outgoing information processing program can be automatically dialed. Therefore, it may be efficiently used in a computer-intensive environment, especially a general company or office.

Claims (5)

A CID detection unit for extracting and demodulating a CID signal from a signal received through a telephone line; A first terminal connecting the CID detector with a telephone line; A control unit controlling output of the CID data demodulated by the CID detection unit to a computer main body; A second terminal connecting the control unit to an RS-232 port provided in a computer main body; Internal wiring for supplying power to the CID detection unit and the control unit; And a third terminal connecting the power supply line of the PS / 2 port provided in the computer main body to the internal wiring. The method of claim 1, The CID detection unit and the control unit are embedded in a mouse housing together with a mouse circuit unit, The internal wiring is connected to a power line supplied to the mouse housing through a PS / 2 port, The apparatus further comprises a terminal box in which the first to third terminals are arranged to connect the mouse housing and the computer body. The method of claim 2, The mouse housing has a built-in telephone circuit that is controlled by the control unit, The keypad of the telephone circuit unit is disposed at the upper end of the mouse housing, The terminal box further comprises a terminal for electrically connecting the telephone circuit unit and the handset circuit unit. The method of claim 3, wherein The hook switch of the telephone circuit portion is composed of a push button switch of a bi-stable state disposed on the top of the mouse housing, And the apparatus further comprises an indicator indicating a current operating state of the hook switch. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, The terminal box further comprises a terminal that can be used to connect an external telephone connected computer-related outgoing information device.