JP2000069186A - Interphone system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a highly convenient lobby interphone. SOLUTION: In this interphone system having plural dwelling unit interphones RP1-RPn for transmitting and receiving voice and the lobby interphone EP for transmitting and receiving the voice with a specified certain dwelling unit interphone among the plural dwelling unit interphones RP1-RPn, the lobby interphone EP is provided with a voice teaching mechanism for sounding and teaching the input operation procedure of a dwelling unit number or an instruction based on inputted input signals.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an intercom system provided in an apartment house or the like, and relates to a method of calling a intercom of a certain dwelling unit from a lobby (entrance).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art At present, in apartment houses such as condominiums and apartments, an intercom system is provided and provided for visitors. In such an intercom system, a lobby intercom is provided at the collective entrance, and a dwelling unit intercom is provided at each dwelling unit. Then, when the visitor enters the number of the dwelling unit he / she wants to visit with the lobby intercom, and operates the call key (button),
A connection is made with the called dwelling unit intercom, and a call can be made between the visitor and the resident. If there is a lobby door that can be remotely controlled, the resident can operate the unlock switch of the dwelling unit intercom to open the lobby door and put the visitor into the apartment.

[0003]

By the way, usually, a collective entrance is provided with a display board on which an operation procedure is described for a person who visits for the first time or a person unfamiliar with the operation of the lobby intercom. However, some people do not notice this display board and take time to operate the lobby intercom.

[0004] In view of such a point, the present invention is provided with a voice guide mechanism in the lobby intercom so that the calling operation procedure can be explained not only by display but also by voice.

[0005]

The intercom system according to the present invention comprises a plurality of dwelling unit interphones for transmitting and receiving sound, and a specified dwelling unit among a plurality of dwelling unit intercoms based on input data or instructions. In an intercom system having a call intercom for transmitting a call signal to the intercom and a lobby intercom performing a call process for starting transmission and reception of a sound after performing the call process, based on an input signal input, data or The voice intercom mechanism for instructing the input operation procedure of the instruction to pronounce is provided in the lobby intercom.

The lobby intercom of the intercom system according to the present invention includes a voice guide key for transmitting an input signal for instructing voice teaching, and the voice teaching mechanism receives the input signal for instructing voice teaching. Start pronunciation teaching.

In the voice teaching mechanism of the intercom system according to the present invention, one of the operation members for transmitting data or instruction input signals provided in the lobby intercom is operated, and any of the input signals is input. Then, pronunciation teaching is started.

[0008] The voice teaching mechanism of the intercom system according to the present invention teaches the operation of inputting data or instructions based on the input signal each time an input signal is input.

[0009] The voice teaching mechanism of the intercom system according to the present invention, when an input signal is input, teaches the operating procedure for designating the dwelling unit intercom at once.

The voice teaching mechanism of the intercom system according to the present invention terminates the voice teaching operation when the lobby intercom performs the calling process.

[0011] The voice teaching mechanism of the intercom system according to the present invention ends the voice teaching operation when the lobby intercom has completed the call processing.

[0012] The intercom system according to the present invention further comprises a timing means for performing timing and transmitting a timing signal,
After starting the pronunciation teaching, the voice teaching mechanism stops the voice teaching when it determines that the next input signal has not been input for a certain period of time.

[0013] The intercom system according to the present invention further comprises a timing means for performing timing and transmitting a timing signal.
The voice teaching mechanism, based on the clock signal, teaches sounding each time an input signal is input, and then stops the voice teaching if a predetermined input signal is not input for a predetermined time.

[0014] The intercom system according to the present invention further comprises detection means for transmitting a detection signal when a person approaches a predetermined area of the lobby intercom, and the voice teaching mechanism is based on the detection signal instead of the input signal. Start pronunciation teaching.

An intercom system according to the present invention stores input means provided in a lobby intercom for transmitting an input signal based on input data or instructions, and a processing procedure for an input signal of a call operation and a call operation. A storage unit, a control unit that processes the input signal based on the processing procedure stored in the storage unit, and transmits an audio signal based on the processing; and a data or instruction based on the audio signal transmitted from the control unit. And a voice teaching means provided in the lobby intercom for teaching the pronunciation of the input operation procedure or the processing state.

[0016] The lobby intercom of the intercom system according to the present invention further comprises display means for performing display based on a display output signal transmitted from the control means, wherein the control means processes an input signal based on a processing procedure; A display output signal is transmitted to the display means based on the processing.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiment 1 FIG. FIG. 1 shows the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an intercom system according to the embodiment. In the figure, EP is a lobby intercom (entrance machine) provided at the collective entrance, RP1 to RPn.
Is the dwelling unit intercom (dwelling unit) provided in each dwelling unit, S
TP is a manager room machine provided in the manager room. The control room unit STP further includes a call control device TC and a control room intercom SP. However, the call control device T
C and the control room intercom SP may be configured separately. VC is an image control device.

The call control device TC transmits and receives various control signals and call signals, and controls calls between the lobby intercom EP, the dwelling unit intercoms RP1 to RPn, and the control room interphone SP. Further, in accordance with the call control, a video line connection command signal is transmitted to the video control device VC. The video control device VC connects video lines based on a video line connection command signal transmitted from the call control device TC, and transmits a video signal.

The dwelling unit intercoms RP1 to RPn include a dwelling unit control circuit unit RPCC1 to RPCCn, a dwelling unit communication circuit unit RPIP1 to RPIPn, and a dwelling unit monitor unit RPMN.
1 to RPMNn. Control circuit unit R for dwelling units
The PCC1 to RPCCn perform processing of each unit in the dwelling unit intercom RP based on an input signal input by an operator (resident) and a control signal from the call control device TC. Further, it controls the operation of the call switch RPkSW1 and the video switch RPkSW2, and communicates with the connected lobby intercom EP or control room interphone SP.
It controls audio transmission and reception and video reception. Each of the dwelling unit communication circuits RPIP1 to RPIPn includes a speaker, a handset, an amplifier circuit, and the like.
Based on the call signal transmitted to and received from C, control relating to voice communication is performed. Monitor unit RPMN1-RP for dwelling units
MNn is, for example, a monitor of a CRT or LCD, and controls display of an image based on a transmitted video signal.

The control room intercom SP includes a control room control circuit unit SPCC, a control room communication circuit unit SPIP, and a control room monitor unit SPMN. The functions of the control circuit unit for control room SPCC, the communication circuit unit for control room SPIP, and the monitor unit for control room SPMN are respectively the communication circuit units RPIP1 to RPIPn for dwelling units and the monitoring unit RPM for dwelling units.
It is almost the same as N1 to RPMNn. However, the control circuit unit for control room SPCC has a function of transmitting a control signal that can instruct the call control device TC to broadcast simultaneously to all dwelling unit intercoms.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the structure of the lobby intercom EP. The lobby intercom EP includes an entrance control circuit unit EPCC, an entrance communication circuit unit EPIP, and an entrance camera unit EPPC. The entrance control circuit unit EPCC further includes an input unit IS, a storage unit MR, an output unit OS, a voice synthesis unit VM, a timer unit TM, and a control unit C.
R. The input unit IS uses the instruction input by the visitor (entrance operator) as an input signal to the control unit CR.
Send to The storage unit MR stores registered dwelling unit numbers and the like. Further, an operation program of the control process of the control unit CR as performed in the present embodiment is stored. The output unit OS outputs a display such as a dwelling unit number, a call, and an error to the visitor based on the display output signal transmitted from the control unit CR. The voice synthesizing unit VM transmits message data to a sounding unit such as a speaker based on the voice synthesizing signal transmitted from the control unit CR, and causes the voice generating unit to generate a sound. Voice synthesis unit VM
And the sounding means constitute a voice teaching means. Although a speaker may be provided separately, in the present embodiment, message data is transmitted to a speaker SPK of the entrance communication circuit unit EPIP, which will be described later, to generate sound. The timer unit TM
Time measurement is performed and a time measurement signal is transmitted to the control unit CR. The control unit CR performs processing of each unit based on an input signal and a control signal from the call control device TC. In addition, it controls the operation of the call switch EPSW1 and the video switch EPSW2, and controls the transmission and reception of audio and the transmission of video between the connected dwelling unit intercom RP or the control room interphone SP.

The entrance communication circuit unit EPIP includes a microphone, a speaker, an amplifier circuit and the like, and controls a voice communication part based on, for example, a call signal transmitted to and received from the call control device TC. The entrance camera unit EPPC performs control related to image transmission for photographing a visitor and transmitting the image as an image signal.

FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the lobby intercom EP. In FIG. 3, OP is an operation key group that forms a part of the input unit IS. The operation key group OP is, for example, "1" to "1" to be used for inputting a dwelling unit number.
Numeric keypad consisting of numeric keys of "0", a call key "Call" for calling a dwelling unit intercom RP of a dwelling unit entered with the numeric keypad, a guide key "Guide" for performing voice operation guidance, and a cancellation for canceling key input Consists of the key "Cancel". MC is a telephone microphone, and SPK is a speaker. The call microphone MC and the speaker SPK constitute a part of the communication circuit unit EPIP.
The call microphone MC transmits a visitor's voice as a call signal. From the speaker SPK, the voice or voice guide of the resident of the dwelling unit is produced. DP is a display, and CP
Is an operation guide plate. Display DP and operation guide plate CP
Constitutes a part of the output unit OS. In the present embodiment,
The display DP is a four-digit seven-digit display based on a display signal serving as a display output signal from the entrance control circuit unit EPCC.
It is composed of segment elements. The operation guide plate CP
Each procedure is described. A lamp such as an LED (hereinafter, referred to as an indicator light) is provided beside each procedure, and turns on or blinks based on the procedure prompting input. In addition, a calling light and a talking light are provided, and light or blink according to the state. PCC is a television camera. The TV camera PCC constitutes a part of the entrance camera unit EPPC. The television camera PCC converts a captured image into a video signal in order to display a visitor on the dwelling unit monitor unit RPMN of the dwelling unit intercom RP or on the control room monitor unit SPMN of the control room intercom SP.

In FIG. 1, L11 to L13 are control lines. The control lines L11 to L13 are respectively a lobby intercom EP, a dwelling intercom RP1 to RPn,
This is a connection line for exchanging control signals between the control room intercom SP and the call control device TC. L21-
L23 is a communication line. The communication lines L21 to L23 are respectively a lobby intercom EP and a dwelling unit intercom RP1.
~ RPn, control room intercom SP and call control device TC
This is a connection line for exchanging a call signal with the communication line. L31 to L33 are video lines. Video lines L31 to L
33 is a connection line for exchanging video signals between the lobby intercom EP, the dwelling unit intercom RP1 to RPn, and the control room interphone SP and the video control device VC, respectively. D0 to D2 are distributors. Distributor D0
D2 are provided for distributing the transmitted video signal.

In the present embodiment, in the intercom system, a voice guide mechanism is provided in the lobby intercom EP so that the operation of calling the dwelling intercom RP of a certain dwelling unit number and the management room intercom SP can be performed by voice. It was done.

FIGS. 4 and 5 are flowcharts showing the operation of the lobby intercom EP. The operation of the intercom system of the present embodiment centering on the lobby intercom EP will be described with reference to FIGS. The control unit CR turns on the indicator light next to "Please enter the room number of the visit destination" on the operation guide plate CP, and waits for a key operation of the operation key group OP of the visitor. When a visitor operates a key of the operation key group OP and an input signal based on the key is input, the control unit CR determines whether a guide key has been operated (S1). When determining that the guide key has been operated, the control unit CR transmits a speech synthesis signal.
The speech synthesis unit VM that has received the speech synthesis signal, for example,
The message data such as "Please input the room number of the visiting place by pressing the numerical keys of 1 to 0 in order" is transmitted to the entrance communication circuit unit EPIP, and the message prompting the input of the dwelling unit number is transmitted from the speaker SPK. A pronunciation is made (S2). The control unit CR waits for the visitor to input a number using the numeric keypad (S3). In the present embodiment, the dwelling unit number is entered as a four-digit number. Here, when it is determined that the four-digit dwelling unit number has not been depressed after a certain period of time based on the timing signal (S4), a voice synthesis signal is transmitted and, for example, "call operation since no operation was performed. Will end. "
Message to the effect that the operation such as
Let the PK sound. Also, after turning off the indicator next to "Please enter the room number to visit" on the operation guide board CP, turn on the indicator next to "End call" for a certain time Then, the executed procedure is cleared to return to the initial state, and the operation is terminated (S5).

When the control unit CR determines that the four-digit number has been input, it checks with the dwelling unit number registered in the storage unit MR (S6). If it is determined that the input number is for a non-existing dwelling unit number, a speech synthesis signal is transmitted. Speech synthesis unit V that has received the speech synthesis signal
M transmits message data such as "room number is incorrect. Press the cancel key." To the entrance communication circuit unit EPIP, and causes the speaker SPK to sound a message urging the user to press the cancel key. Also, turn off the indicator next to "Enter the room number of the visitor" on the operation guide CP, and turn on the indicator next to "Press the Cancel key." (S
7). Here, when it is determined that the cancel key has been operated (S8), a voice synthesis signal is transmitted, and a message prompting re-entry such as "Please enter the number again according to the guidance" is generated from the speaker SPK. Let it. In addition, the indicator light next to "Please press the cancel key." On the operation guide board CP is turned off, and the indicator light next to "Please input the number of the room to visit" is turned on (S9). .

On the other hand, in S6, if there is a 4-digit number of the dwelling unit number, the control unit CR displays the display DP.
To display the input number and transmit the speech synthesis signal. The voice synthesizing unit VM that has received the voice synthesizing signal reads, for example, "Check that the room number displayed on the display is correct. If it is correct, press the call key. If it is incorrect, press the cancel key. Message message such as "Please," and sound a message prompting confirmation of the dwelling unit number from the speaker SPK. In addition, turn off the indicator next to "Please enter the room number to visit" on the operation guide board CP, and confirm that the room number is correct. If it is correct, press the call key. If you make a mistake, please press the cancel key. "(S10).

The control unit CR determines whether the call key or the cancel key has been operated (S11). Here, if it is determined based on the timing signal that the call key or the cancel key has not been pressed for a predetermined period of time, a voice synthesis signal is transmitted and, for example, "there is no operation, so the call operation is terminated. . "Is output from the speaker SPK. In addition, turn off the indicator next to "Check that the room number is correct. If it is correct, press the call key. If it is incorrect, press the cancel key." After turning on the indicator next to "End call" for a certain period of time, the operation is terminated in the initial state (S
12). In S11, when it is determined that the call key or the cancel key has been operated, and when it is determined that the call key has been operated (S13), the control unit CR sends the dwelling unit code of the dwelling unit number via the control line L11. A call control signal including a call code is transmitted to the call control device TC (S1).
4). If it is determined in S13 that the cancel key has been operated instead of the call key, a message prompting re-entry is emitted from the speaker SPK, and "Please enter the number of the room to visit" is displayed on the operation guide plate CP. The display lamp is turned on to prompt re-input (S9). Entrance control circuit EP
The CC may terminate the voice guidance function when transmitting the calling signal in S14. However, in the present embodiment,
A description will be given of a method of performing a voice guide function until a call can be made.

The call control device TC receives the call control signal, and determines a dwelling unit intercom to call based on the dwelling unit code in the call control signal. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the visitor has made a call to Room 102 and the call control device TC has determined that it is necessary to make a call to the dwelling unit intercom RP2 in Room 102. The call control device TC further determines whether a call is being made between the dwelling unit intercom RP2 and the control room intercom SP. Here, if it is determined that the dwelling unit intercom RP2 to be called is busy, the call control device TC
Transmits a busy signal to the entrance control circuit unit EPCC via the control line L11. Upon receiving the busy signal (S15), the control unit CR of the entrance control circuit unit EPCC transmits a speech synthesis signal, for example, "The called party is currently talking. Please call again after a while. I do. "
Is generated from the speaker SPK. In addition, next to "Check that the room number displayed on the display unit is correct. If it is correct, press the call key. If it is incorrect, press the cancel key." Turn off a certain indicator light,
The calling light is turned on, and the calling operation is terminated (S1).
6).

When the call control device TC determines that the dwelling unit intercom RP2 is not in a call, the call control signal including the dwelling unit code and the call line L22 and the video line L3
2 is transmitted to the control line L12. In addition, a video connection command signal to the video line L31 is transmitted to the entrance control circuit unit EPCC via the control line L11. Further, a connection command signal for connecting the video lines L31 and L32 to the video control device VC is transmitted.

The control unit CR of the entrance control circuit unit EPCC
Receives the video connection command signal (S17), activates the camera unit PC, controls EPSW2, and controls the video line L
Camera PCC via the video controller 31 and the video controller VC
Transmits an image to be captured to the video line L32 as a video signal (S18).

The control circuit unit RP for dwelling units which has received the control signal
Among the CC1 to RPCCn, the dwelling unit control circuit unit RPCC2 of the dwelling unit intercom RP2, which has determined that the call has been made based on the dwelling unit code, controls the RP2SW1 based on the call / video connection command signal, and the dwelling unit communication circuit. Department RP
Enables IP2 to send and receive call signals. And
Based on the call command signal, the dwelling unit communication circuit unit RPIP2
A ringing tone is emitted from a speaker (not shown) of the speaker. RP2S based on the call / video connection command signal
W2 is controlled so that the monitor unit RPMN2 for dwelling units can receive a video signal. And the monitor unit RPM for dwelling units
The video signal is displayed by operating N2. The dwelling unit control circuit unit RPCC2 returns a call / video connection command signal to the call control device TC via the control line L12. The call control device TC that has received the call / video connection command signal transmits a calling signal to the entrance control circuit unit EPCC.

Control unit CR of entrance control circuit unit EPCC
Receives the ringing signal (S19), transmits a speech synthesis signal, and outputs a message indicating that the ringing is in progress, such as, for example, "I'm ringing now. If there is a reply from the called party," from the speaker SPK. Make them pronounce. Also,
Display next to "Check that the room number displayed on the display is correct. Press the call key if it is correct. Press the Cancel key if you make a mistake." The light is turned off and the calling light is turned on (S20).

When it is determined that the handset of the communication circuit unit RPIP2 for dwelling units is picked up by the dweller upon receiving the call, the control circuit unit RPCC2 for dwelling units sets the control line L
A hook-off signal is transmitted to the call control device TC through the communication control device 12. Upon receiving the hook-off signal, the call control device TC transmits a call connection command signal to the entrance control circuit unit EPCC via the control line L11. Entrance control circuit EPC
When the control unit CR of C receives the call connection command signal (S
21), controlling the EPSW1 and controlling the entrance communication circuit unit EPI
Allow P to send and receive call signals. In addition, the calling lamp of the operation guide plate CP is turned off (S22). This allows a call between the dwelling unit intercom RP2 and the lobby intercom EP (S23). Thus, the calling operation is completed.

Here, if the control unit CR of the entrance control circuit unit EPCC determines that the cancel key has been input somewhere during the call operation, the call operation is interrupted. Then, a voice synthesis signal is transmitted in the same manner as in step S5, a message indicating re-input such as "Please operate again according to the guidance." After turning on the indicator next to "I do" for a certain period of time, the operation is terminated in the initial state.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S1 that another key, not the guide key, has been operated based on the input signal, the control unit CR determines whether any numeric key has been operated (S30). . Here, if it is determined that the operated key is not a numeric key, the calling operation operation is terminated as it is. When determining that the numeric keypad has been operated, the control unit CR waits for input of a four-digit number using the numeric keypad (S31). Here, based on the timing signal,
If it is determined that the four-digit dwelling unit number has not been pressed even after a certain period of time has passed (S32), the indicator light next to "Please enter the number of the room to be visited." After turning on the indicator next to "End the call" for a certain period of time, the executed procedure is cleared to the initial state, and the operation ends (S33).

When the control unit CR determines that the four-digit number has been input, it compares the four-digit number with the dwelling unit number registered in the storage unit MR (S34). Here, if it is determined that the input number is for a non-existing dwelling unit number, the indicator next to "Please enter the room number of the visitor." Is lit for a certain period of time, and then the procedure that was performed is cleared to return to the initial state and the operation ends (S3).
3).

On the other hand, in S31, if there is a four-digit number of the dwelling unit number, the control unit CR displays the display D.
Display the number entered in P, turn off the indicator next to "Please enter the room number of the visitor" on the operation guide board CP, and confirm that the room number is correct. , Press the call key. If you make a mistake, press the cancel key. "(S35).

The control unit CR determines whether the call key or the cancel key has been operated (S36). Here, if it is determined based on the time signal that the call key or the cancel key has not been depressed even after the predetermined time has elapsed (S37), check whether the "room number" on the operation guide plate CP is correct.
If it is correct, press the call key. If you make a mistake, press the Cancel key. Is turned off and the indicator light next to "End call" is turned on for a certain period of time, and then the operation is ended in the initial state (S33). In S36, when it is determined that the call key or the cancel key has been operated, and when it is determined that the call key has been operated (S38), the control unit CR transmits the dwelling unit code of the dwelling unit number via the control line L11. A call control signal including a call code is transmitted to the call control device TC (S
39). If it is determined in S36 that the cancel key has been operated instead of the call key, the indicator light of the operation guide panel CP for ending the call operation is turned on similarly to S37, and the call operation operation ends (S33).

The call control device TC receives the call control signal, and determines a dwelling unit intercom to be called based on the dwelling unit code in the call control signal. Call control device TC
Determines whether a call is being made between the dwelling unit intercom RP2 and the management room intercom SP. Here, if it is determined that the dwelling unit intercom RP2 to be called is busy, the call control device TC sets the control line L1.
1 to transmit a busy signal to the entrance control circuit unit EPCC. Upon receiving the busy signal (S40), the control unit CR of the entrance control circuit unit EPCC checks whether the room number displayed on the operation guide board CP is correct. Press the cancel key if you make a mistake. ", And turn on the light during call (S41).

When the call control device TC determines that the dwelling unit intercom RP2 is not in a call, the call command signal including the dwelling unit code and the call line L22 and the video line L3
2 is transmitted to the control line L12. In addition, a video connection command signal to the video line L31 is transmitted to the entrance control circuit unit EPCC via the control line L11. Further, a connection command signal for connecting the video lines L31 and L32 to the video control device VC is transmitted.

The control unit CR of the entrance control circuit unit EPCC
Receives the video connection command signal (S42), activates the camera unit PC, controls EPSW2, and controls the video line L.
Camera PCC via the video controller 31 and the video controller VC
Transmits the image to be captured to the video line L32 as a video signal (S43).

The control circuit unit RP for dwelling units which has received the control signal
Among the CC1 to RPCCn, the dwelling unit control circuit unit RPCC2 of the dwelling unit intercom RP2, which has determined that the call has been made based on the dwelling unit code, controls the RP2SW1 based on the call / video connection command signal, and the dwelling unit communication circuit. Department RP
Enables IP2 to send and receive call signals. And
Based on the call command signal, the dwelling unit communication circuit unit RPIP2
A ringing tone is emitted from a speaker (not shown) of the speaker. RP2S based on the call / video connection command signal
W2 is controlled so that the monitor unit RPMN2 for dwelling units can receive a video signal. And the monitor unit RPM for dwelling units
The video signal is displayed by operating N2. The dwelling unit control circuit unit RPCC2 returns a call / video connection command signal to the call control device TC via the control line L12. The call control device TC that has received the call / video connection command signal transmits a calling signal to the entrance control circuit unit EPCC.

The control unit CR of the entrance control circuit unit EPCC
When receiving the calling signal (S44), the operation guide board C
Turn off the indicator next to "Check that the room number displayed on the display is correct. If it is correct, press the call key. If you make a mistake, press the cancel key." To turn on the calling lamp (S4
5).

In response to the call, the communication circuit unit RPIP for dwelling units
When it is determined that handset 2 has been picked up,
The dwelling unit control circuit unit RPCC2 transmits a hook-off signal to the call control device TC via the control line L12. Upon receiving the hook-off signal, the call control device TC receives the control line L1.
1 to the entrance control circuit unit EPCC. Entrance control circuit unit EPCC control unit CR
Receives the call connection command signal (S21),
W1 is controlled so that the entrance communication circuit unit EPIP can transmit and receive call signals. In addition, the calling lamp of the operation guide plate CP is turned off (S22). This allows a call between the dwelling unit intercom RP2 and the lobby intercom EP (S23). Thus, the calling operation is completed.

Here, the control unit C of the entrance control circuit unit EP
If R determines that the cancel key has been input somewhere during the calling operation, the R interrupts the calling operation. And
"End call" of operation guide board CP as in S33
After the indicator lamp next to is turned on for a certain period of time, the operation is terminated in the initial state.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the visitor operates the guide key of the lobby intercom EP, the calling operation of the specific dwelling unit intercom RP is taught by voice. It is possible to provide an easy-to-use intercom system even for those who are unfamiliar with the operation of the lobby intercom.

Embodiment 2 In the above-described embodiment, the audio guide is output only when the guide key is operated by the speaker SP.
Although it is made to flow from K, the present invention is not limited to this. When any key of the operation key group OP is operated, an ultrasonic or infrared type human body detection sensor, a mat switch, etc. Provided, lobby intercom EP
May be automatically provided by voice when it is determined that a person has come before. In this case, for example, a message such as “The operation method will be described from now on. The operation from now on is valid” may be generated from the speaker SPK. The subsequent procedure is the same as in the above-described embodiment. If the key operation correctly precedes the voice guide, the voice guide of that portion may be skipped to match the key operation of the visitor.

Embodiment 3 FIG. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the voice guide is played from the beginning when the guide key is operated. However, if the guide key is operated when the operation is not understood during the key operation, the operation is completed. A voice guide to a part may be skipped and a voice guide from that part may be performed.

Embodiment 4 FIG. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the lobby intercom EP has the voice guide function, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, a portion having a voice guide function such as a voice synthesis unit is provided in the call control device TC so that the control line L1
1 transmits message data to the communication line L21 based on the signal transmitted from the speaker S1.
You may make it sound from PK.

Embodiment 5 FIG. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the guide by the indicator light of the operation guide plate CP is performed together with the voice guide as in the related art, but when the voice guide is selected, only the voice guide may be performed. Good.

Embodiment 6 FIG. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the busy light and the busy light are provided. However, similarly to the other embodiments, the busy light and the busy light described on the display guide board are displayed next to the message. It may be provided.
In addition, all the indicator lamps are turned on, but may be blinked.

Embodiment 7 FIG. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation method is sequentially taught by voice in response to the visitor's input. However, the voice instruction may be given to all the procedures first.

[0055]

As described above, according to the present invention, since the lobby intercom is provided with the voice teaching mechanism for teaching the operation procedure for inputting data or instructions, the first visitor or the person unfamiliar with the operation of the lobby intercom is provided. , An easy-to-use intercom system can be provided.

Further, according to the present invention, there is provided a voice guide key for transmitting an input signal for instructing voice teaching to the lobby intercom, and the voice teaching mechanism receives the input signal for instructing voice teaching. Since the pronunciation teaching is started, it is possible to characterize that the voice teaching can be performed, and the voice teaching can be executed according to the intention of the operator as to whether the voice teaching is required.

Further, according to the present invention, when any one of the operation members for transmitting data or instruction input signals provided in the lobby intercom is operated and any of the input signals is input, the sound is generated. Since the teaching is started, the voice teaching can be automatically performed without the necessity of providing a key or a switch for the voice teaching.

Further, according to the present invention, each time an input signal is input, the input operation procedure of data or instruction based on the input signal is taught to sound, so that voice teaching can be performed in accordance with the operation procedure. , Convenient.

Further, according to the present invention, when an input signal is input, the operating procedure for designating the dwelling unit intercom is taught at once, so that the voice teaching of the operating procedure performed sequentially is performed. Even if there is no need to wait, the operation is performed by voice teaching, which is convenient.

Further, according to the present invention, the voice teaching operation is terminated when the lobby intercom performs the calling process, so that the teaching operation can be omitted.

Further, according to the present invention, the voice teaching operation is terminated when the lobby intercom has completed the call processing, which is convenient.

Further, according to the present invention, a time measuring means is further provided, and if it is determined that the next input signal is not inputted for a certain period of time after the sounding teaching is started, the voice teaching is stopped, so that the sound teaching is stopped. This is convenient because it is possible to avoid waiting for input.

Further, according to the present invention, there is further provided a time-measuring means, wherein the sound teaching is stopped each time an input signal is input, and then the voice teaching is stopped if a predetermined input signal is not input for a predetermined time. This is convenient because a long input wait state can be avoided.

Further, according to the present invention, the pronunciation teaching is started based on the detection signal of the detection means instead of the input signal, so that the voice teaching can be performed more quickly and automatically. The teaching can be characterized as being performed.

Also, according to the present invention, a voice instruction for teaching the operation procedure or processing state of inputting data or instructions based on a voice signal processed based on input data based on input data or instructions. Since the means are provided in the lobby intercom, it is possible to provide an easy-to-use intercom system even for a person who visits for the first time or who is not accustomed to operating the lobby intercom.

Further, according to the present invention, the display means is further provided in the lobby intercom, and the display is performed in accordance with the operation procedure.
The operation can be confirmed, and a more convenient intercom system can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an intercom system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a lobby intercom EP.

FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of a lobby intercom EP.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart (part 1) showing an operation of the lobby intercom EP.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart (2) showing the operation of the lobby intercom EP.

[Explanation of symbols]

EP Lobby intercom EPCC Entrance control circuit EPIP Entrance communication circuit EPPC Entrance camera RP1-RPn Residential intercom RPCC1-RPCCn Residential control circuit RPIP1-RPIPn Residential communication circuit RPMN1-RPNn Residential monitor STP management Person room TC communication control unit SP control room intercom SPCC control room control circuit unit SPIP control room communication circuit unit SPMN control room monitor unit VC video control device IS input unit OS output unit MR storage unit VM voice synthesis unit TM timer unit CR control Part OP Operation key group DP Display SPK Speaker PCC TV camera CP Operation guide board MC Microphone for communication L11-L13 Control line L21-L23 Communication line L31-L33 Video line D0-D2 Distributor EPSW1, RP1SW ~RPnSW1, SPSW1
Call switch EPSW2, RP1SW2-RPnSW2, SPSW2
Video switch

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Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A call process for transmitting a call signal to a specified one of a plurality of dwelling unit intercoms for transmitting and receiving a sound based on input data or an instruction. An intercom system having a lobby intercom for performing a call process for starting transmission and reception of a sound after performing the calling process, wherein a voice for instructing a data or instruction input operation procedure based on an input signal input. An intercom system, wherein a teaching mechanism is provided in the lobby intercom. 2. The lobby intercom includes a voice guide operating member for transmitting an input signal for instructing voice teaching, and the voice teaching mechanism is configured to, when the input signal for instructing voice teaching is input, The intercom system according to claim 1, wherein pronunciation instruction is started. 3. The sound teaching mechanism according to claim 1, wherein any one of operation members provided on the lobby intercom for transmitting an input signal of data or instruction is operated, and any of the input signals is input. The intercom system according to claim 1, wherein said pronunciation teaching is started. 4. The voice teaching mechanism according to claim 1, wherein each time the input signal is input, the voice teaching mechanism sounds and teaches an input operation procedure of data or an instruction based on the input signal.
4. The intercom system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 5. The voice teaching mechanism according to claim 1, wherein when the input signal is input, an operation procedure for designating a dwelling unit intercom is sound-produced at a time.
3. The intercom system according to any one of 3. 6. The intercom system according to claim 1, wherein the voice teaching mechanism terminates the voice teaching operation when the lobby intercom performs the calling process. 7. The intercom system according to claim 1, wherein said voice teaching mechanism ends said voice teaching operation when said lobby intercom has completed said call processing. 8. A timekeeping means for performing timekeeping and transmitting a timekeeping signal, wherein the voice teaching mechanism starts the pronunciation teaching and determines that the next input signal has not been inputted for a predetermined time. The intercom system according to claim 1, wherein teaching is stopped. 9. A timekeeping means for performing a timekeeping and transmitting a timekeeping signal, wherein the voice teaching mechanism teaches sounding every time the input signal is input based on the timekeeping signal, and then outputs a predetermined input signal. The intercom system according to claim 4, wherein the voice teaching is stopped when no signal is input for a predetermined time. 10. A system according to claim 10, further comprising a detection unit for transmitting a detection signal when a person approaches a predetermined area of said lobby intercom, wherein said voice teaching mechanism is configured to generate said sound based on said detection signal instead of said input signal. The intercom system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein teaching is started. 11. A calling process for calling a designated one of the plurality of dwelling unit intercoms based on input data or instructions, and a plurality of dwelling unit interphones for transmitting and receiving sound, and the calling process. In the intercom system having a lobby intercom that performs a call process for transmitting and receiving a sound after performing, input means provided in the lobby intercom, transmitting an input signal based on input data or instructions, Storage means for storing a processing procedure for the input signal of the call operation and the call operation; processing the input signal based on the processing procedure stored in the storage means; and transmitting a voice signal based on the processing. Control means, based on the audio signal transmitted from the control means, Intercom system characterized by comprising pronouncing teaching force operating procedure or process conditions, and audio teaching means provided in the lobby interphone. 12. The lobby intercom further includes display means for performing display based on a display output signal transmitted from the control means, wherein the control means processes the input signal based on the processing procedure, The intercom system according to claim 11, wherein a display output signal is transmitted to the display means based on the processing.