JP2000050325A - Private automatic branch exchange - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To decrease dial analysis processing of a central processing unit for function release by allowing the user to simply assign release of a function to an idle button of an extension terminal and to allow the user to more simply utilize an additional service in a private automatic branch exchange where each extension terminal can make/receive a call to/from an extension terminal and a external line. SOLUTION: This private automatic branch exchange is provided with a button management table section 220 that manages a button management table in which button information of each extension terminal is stored. When an extension makes a request of function release assign request to an idle button, the data are registered to the button management table to conduct function release assign processing of the extension terminal. Then the idle button is used for a function release button and the user can simply release a set function by depressing the button.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a private branch exchange in which individual extension terminals can make and receive calls to and from extension lines and external lines, and can use additional services.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when an extension terminal A sets an additional service, the extension terminal A dials an additional service special number to set an additional service. For canceling the supplementary service, a method of dialing a supplementary service canceling special number has been adopted.

[0003] The configuration will be described below with reference to FIG. The private branch exchange 101 includes a central office interface unit 119, an extension interface unit 120,
A communication path switch unit 112 for controlling a switch of a communication path between the central office interface unit 119 and the extension interface unit 120, a main control unit 110, and a main storage unit 111 for storing data from the input / output unit. Have been. In the figure, 117 is an external output device, and 118 is an input / output device.

A line interface unit 119 for controlling an interface with the station line includes a call end detecting unit 102 for detecting an end signal of a call, a call path control unit 104 for controlling a call path with an extension, and an extension terminal. A dial sending unit 103 for sending a dial to an office line when dial input is performed.
And a bell detection unit 1 that detects that there is an incoming call from the office line
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[0005] An extension interface unit 120 for controlling an interface with an extension includes a bell sending unit 113 for sending a bell to the extension in response to an incoming call from the office line, and a communication path control unit for controlling a communication path with the office line. 115, a hook detector 114 for detecting that the extension telephone has gone off-hook,
It is composed of a dial receiving unit 116 that receives when the extension terminal inputs a dial.

A main control unit 11 for performing overall control
0 is a central control unit 106 that controls the central office interface unit 119 and the extension interface unit 120; an input / output unit 108 that controls the interface with the input / output device 118 and the main storage unit 111; An external output unit 109 which controls the interface of the line, and a line selecting unit 10 which selects a line based on data from the central control unit 106.
7.

The operation when the extension terminal A sets and releases the supplementary service in the private branch exchange constructed as described above will be described.

The extension terminal A dials an additional service setting special number (3 to 4 digits) to set an additional service. When the extension terminal A dials one digit, the dial receiving unit 116 in the extension interface unit 120 informs the central control unit 106 in the main control unit 110 that the extension A has been dialed. The central control unit 106 determines whether the dialed number is a part of another extension number or a part of a function setting special number. Similarly, each time the extension terminal A inputs 2 digits, 3 digits, and 4 digits, the determination process is performed. After inputting the four digits, when the central control unit 106 confirms that the input dial is an additional service setting special number, the central control unit 106 performs a process of changing to the set additional service. Similarly, when canceling the supplementary service set by the extension terminal A, the dial analysis is performed by the central control unit 106 via the dial receiving unit 116 for each digit input of the dial, and the dial input after the input of four digits Is a special service cancellation special number. When the central control unit 106 determines that the service number is a supplementary service release special number, the central control unit 106 performs supplementary service release processing for the extension terminal A.

[0009]

However, in the conventional private branch exchange described above, even if the supplementary service is canceled, the dial analysis is performed every time one digit is input. The load on the control unit 106 becomes enormous. Also, it is necessary for the user to remember the supplementary service setting release special number separately from the supplementary service setting special number, and it is difficult to store a plurality of supplementary service setting special numbers. was there.

[0010] The present invention solves the above-mentioned problem, and reduces the dial analysis of the central control unit by temporarily assigning an additional service release function to an empty button when setting an additional service. Another object of the present invention is to make it possible to easily cancel the setting of an additional service simply by pressing a button, thereby improving user convenience.

[0011]

In order to achieve this object, the private branch exchange according to the present invention has a button management table section in the extension interface section so that the empty button of each extension terminal can cancel any function currently. It is designed to manage the data of whether it is set.

According to the present invention, the function release can be easily assigned to the empty button of each terminal by the user, and the function can be easily released without memorizing the number of digits of the function release special number. Upon release of the function, the dial analysis performed by the central control unit can be reduced.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is directed to a central office interface unit for managing an interface with a central office, an internal interface for managing an internal interface, and A communication path switch unit for controlling a communication path switch; a main storage unit for storing data from the input / output unit; and a main control unit for performing overall control. An end-of-call detection unit for detecting an end signal of a call, a communication path control unit for controlling a communication path with an extension, a dial transmission unit for transmitting a dial to an office line when an extension terminal performs dial input, and an office line. And a bell detection unit for detecting that there is an incoming call from the telephone. The extension interface unit transmits a bell to an extension in response to an incoming call from a central office. A telephone line control unit that controls a telephone line with an office line, a hook detection unit that detects that an extension telephone has gone off-hook, a button management table unit that holds a button management table for each extension, and an extension terminal. The main control unit includes a central control unit that controls the central office interface unit and the extension interface unit, an input / output device and a main storage device unit. An input / output unit that controls the interface of the external output device, an external output device that controls the interface with the external output device, and a line selection unit that selects a line based on data from the central control unit. After setting the function and then issuing a function release assignment request to the empty button, it is registered in the button management table held by the private automatic exchange, By performing the function release assignment processing of the line terminal, the empty button becomes a function release button, and the user can release the set function only by pressing the button. Has an action.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the private branch exchange according to the first aspect, wherein the data managed by the button management table unit is paired with the extension button management table in the function unique number management table. And assigning a function-specific number when assigning a release to an empty button on an extension terminal so that multiple functions can be released for a single button. Can be easily performed.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the private branch exchange according to the first aspect, an assignment data display section is provided in the extension interface section, and when an empty button information display request is issued from the extension terminal, button management is performed. The data of the table is displayed on the LCD of the extension terminal so that the user can refer to the empty button information at any time, and has an effect that the empty button information can be easily referred to.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a private branch exchange according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a table diagram managed by a button management table unit in the private branch exchange.

As shown in FIG. 1, private branch exchange 201
Is composed of a line interface unit 206, an extension interface unit 216, a communication path switch unit 213, a main storage unit 212, and a main control unit 207. Reference numeral 214 denotes an external output device, and 215 denotes an input / output device.

The line interface unit 206 includes a call end detecting unit 202, a communication path control unit 204, a dial sending unit 203, and a bell detecting unit 205.

Further, the extension interface unit 216
A bell sending unit 217, a communication path control unit 218, a hook detecting unit 219, and a dial receiving unit 221 for receiving when the extension terminal inputs a dial are provided.

The main control unit 207 includes a central control unit 208, an input / output unit 210, an external output unit 211, and a line selection unit 209.

Automatic private branch exchange 2 comprising these components
01 has the same configuration as that of the conventional technique shown in FIG.

The first embodiment is characterized in that the extension interface section 216 is provided with a button management table section 220 for holding a button information table for each extension.

With reference to the button management table held by the button management table unit 220 of FIG. 2, the operation of the private branch exchange 201 of the first embodiment configured as described above will be described below.

When the user presses the "transfer special number + empty button 3" from extension A when setting the transfer function, a transfer function setting request and a request to assign an empty button 3 to the transfer release function are issued. The central control unit 208 of the extension management unit 207 includes a button management table unit 2 of the extension interface unit 216.
Button 3 of extension A in the button management table managed by 20
The data is registered for transfer cancellation, and a transfer cancellation function is assigned to button 3 of extension A. Further, the transfer function setting is performed for the extension A.

When the user presses the button of the extension A after the assignment process is completed, the central control unit 208 of the main control unit 207 causes the button management table unit 220 of the extension interface unit 216 to manage the buttons. It is confirmed that the transfer cancel function is assigned to the button 3 in the management table. After confirmation, the central control unit 208
A transfer release process is performed for extension A.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 3 is a table diagram managed by a button management table unit 220 in a private branch exchange according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. The configuration other than this table is the same as that of the first embodiment.

The operation of assigning a plurality of functions to one button will be described below with reference to FIG.

When the extension A causes the empty button 3 to assign the transfer release function, the user dials "transfer special number + empty button 3 + 1". The central control unit 208 of the main control unit 207 sets the transfer function for the extension A, and “1” of the extension A in the function unique number management table held by the button management table unit 220 indicates that the transfer is canceled. Register that thing. After the registration is completed, the central control unit 208 performs a transfer release function assignment process on the button 3 of the extension A. Also, depending on the user, from extension A, "Conference special number + button 3 +
When "2" is dialed, the central control unit 208 sets the extension A
, The conference function setting is performed, and "2" of the extension A is registered in the function unique number management table held by the button management table unit 220 as the conference cancellation function.
After the registration is completed, the central control unit 208 performs a conference cancellation function assignment process on the button 3 of the extension A. When the user dials “button 3 pressed +1” from extension A, the central control unit 208 starts from the extension A in the function unique number management table and the button management table managed by the button management table unit 220 of the extension interface unit 216. Confirm that this is a transfer release request. After the confirmation, the central control unit 208 performs a transfer release process for extension A.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a private branch exchange according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

The private branch exchange according to the third embodiment is similar to the private branch exchange shown in FIG.
16 is provided with an assignment data display unit 222 for displaying the button data held by the button management table unit 220 on the LCD of the extension terminal when a request for displaying the function assignment information of the button is issued by the user.

The operation of the private branch exchange constructed as described above when displaying the function assignment information of the buttons will be described.

When there is a request from the user to indicate which function of the empty button 3 of extension A is currently set,
The central control unit 208 of the main control unit 207 detects which function the button 3 of the extension A is set to in the button management table managed by the button management table unit 220 of the extension interface unit 216. After the detection, data is sent to the assignment display section 222 of the extension interface section 216 in order to display the function for which the button 3 is set on the LCD of the extension A.

An assignment display section 222 is a LCD of extension A
Perform display processing for displaying the function set in. On the LCD of the extension A, the function set to the button 3 in the display processing of the assignment display unit is displayed.

[0035]

As is apparent from the above description, the private branch exchange according to the present invention allows the user to set the additional service release function for the empty button together with the additional service function setting. The function can be released only by pressing the button 3, and the convenience is further improved.

Further, by adding a function unique number to one empty button, a plurality of functions can be assigned at one time, and the convenience is further improved.

When an empty button information display request is received from the extension terminal, the data of the button management table is stored in the L of the extension terminal.
By displaying the information on the CD, the user can refer to the empty button information at any time.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a private branch exchange according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a table diagram managed by a button management table unit in the private branch exchange.

FIG. 3 is a table diagram managed by a button management table unit in the private branch exchange according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a private branch exchange according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a conventional private branch exchange.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 201 Private branch exchange 202 End call detection unit 203 Dial transmission unit 204 Communication path control unit 205 Bell detection unit 206 Local line interface unit 207 Main control unit 208 Central control unit 209 Line selection unit 210 Input / output unit 211 External output unit 212 Main Storage unit 213 Communication path switch unit 214 External output device 215 Input / output device 216 Extension interface unit 217 Bell transmission unit 218 Communication path control unit 219 Hook detection unit 220 Button management table unit 221 Dial reception unit

Claims (3)

[Claims] A line interface unit for controlling an interface with the office line, an extension interface unit for managing an extension interface, a communication path switch unit for controlling a switch of a communication path between the office line interface and the extension interface; A main storage unit for storing data from the output unit; and a main control unit for performing overall control, wherein the line interface unit includes a call termination detection unit for detecting a call termination signal, and an extension. A telephone line control unit that controls the telephone line, a dial transmission unit that transmits a dial to the office line when the extension terminal performs dial input, and a bell detection unit that detects that there is an incoming call from the office line. The extension interface unit includes a bell sending unit that sends a bell to the extension line in response to an incoming call from the office line, and a communication path control unit that controls a communication path with the office line. A hook detection unit that detects that the extension telephone has gone off-hook, a button management table unit that holds a button management table for each extension, and a dial reception unit that receives when the extension terminal dials. The main control unit includes a central control unit that controls the central office interface unit and the extension interface unit, an input / output unit that controls an interface with an input / output device and a main storage unit, and an interface with an external output device. And a line selection unit that selects a line based on data from the central control unit.In the above configuration, the extension terminal sets a certain function, and then issues a function release assignment request to the empty button. When you issue it, register it in the button management table held by the private branch exchange and perform the function release assignment process of the extension terminal More, empty button becomes a function release button, the user private automatic branch exchange, characterized in that the cancellation of the setting function is to allow only the button pressed. 2. A function unique number management table is added to data managed by the button management table unit in combination with an extension button management table, and a function unique number is assigned when a setting release is assigned to an empty button of an extension terminal. 2. The private branch exchange according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of functions can be set to be released from one button by adding a function. 3. An assignment data display section is provided in the extension interface section, and when there is an empty button information display request from the extension terminal, the data of the button management table is displayed on the LCD of the extension terminal so that the user can always refer to the empty button information. 2. The private branch exchange according to claim 1, wherein the private branch exchange is configured to be able to be used.