JP2000134313A - Communications equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide communications equipment capable of easily changing a dial number assigned to a one-action dial key. SOLUTION: The communications equipment provided with the one-action dial keys is provided with a dial number storage part 3 for storing plural dial numbers corresponding to respective one-action dial keys 2 and a dial number preserving part 4 for preserving the dial numbers stored in the dial number storage part 3 before change when changing the dial number stored in the dial number storage part 3, and a control part 11 is provided for storing the dial number preserved in the dial number preserving part 4 into the dial number storage part 3 again when changing the assignment to the one-action dial keys later.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a communication device such as a facsimile machine or a telephone having one-touch dial keys, and more particularly to a communication device capable of easily changing a dial number assigned to one-touch dial keys.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a facsimile apparatus and a telephone, one-touch dialing has been conventionally performed in order to easily input a destination dial number (terminal number, telephone number) when making a call. In this one-touch dialing, a plurality of one-touch dial keys are provided, and dialing can be performed by one-touch by assigning a dial number of a destination (destination) to each one-touch dial key. That is, a dial number is registered (stored) in advance in association with each one-touch dial key, and when a user presses one one-touch dial key at the time of outgoing call, a control unit of a communication device such as a facsimile apparatus performs control of the one-touch dial key. Is read from the storage unit to obtain the dial number of the other party. At the time of dial number registration, for example, one-touch dial registration is selected from a displayed menu or a one-touch dial registration key provided on the operation unit is pressed. Subsequently, the user inputs a dial number from a numeric keypad or the like, and further presses a one-touch dial key for assigning the dial number. As a method for easily inputting the destination dial number at the time of calling, there is another method called abbreviated dialing. In this method, a destination dial number is registered in association with, for example, a two-digit abbreviated number, and when making a call, the user first presses an abbreviated key (abbreviated button), and then inputs the abbreviated number. Then, the control unit acquires the destination dial number registered in association with the abbreviated number and transmits the destination to the destination of the destination dial number. However, shortened dialing has the disadvantage that the number of key presses for instructing the other party is greater than one-touch dialing, and one-touch dialing is limited in the number of one-touch dial keys. Therefore, there is a trouble that a destination dial number assigned to the key is changed. The intention of the change of the dial number is to change the dial number assigned to the one-touch dial key that is used less frequently, so that the few one-touch dial keys can be used effectively. Therefore, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-347657
The communication device disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. H10-209556 enables both one-touch dialing and shortened dialing, measures the frequency of use of each one-touch dial key, and assigns the dial assigned to the least-used one-touch dial key. The number can be exchanged for the designated speed dial number. As a result, the assignment to the one-touch dial keys can be changed without inputting a long dial number, and the trouble of the change is reduced.

[0003]

However, the above-mentioned prior art disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 5-347657 has a limitation that it must have a speed dial function. An object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problems of the conventional technology and to provide a communication device that can easily change a dial number assigned to a one-touch dial key without having a speed dial function. is there.

[0004]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, in a communication device having one-touch dial keys, a plurality of dial numbers are associated with each one-touch dial key. Dial number storing means for storing, and dial number storing means for storing the dial number stored in the dial number storing means before the change when changing the dial number stored in the dial number storing means And dial re-registration means for storing the dial numbers stored in the dial number storage means in the dial number storage means again. According to the second aspect of the invention,
In the invention described above, there is provided registration information output means for outputting both or one of the registration information stored in the dial number storage means and the registration information stored in the dial number storage means. According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the invention, the dialing frequency of the dial number stored in the dial number storing means and the dial number stored in the dial number storing means to the destination is measured. The registration information output means is provided so as to output the transmission frequency in association with the registration information. According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the dialing frequency of the dial number stored in the dial number storing means and the dial number stored in the dial number storing means to the destination is measured. Calling frequency measuring means, and dial number exchanging means for exchanging the dial number stored in the dial number storing means with the dial number stored in the dial number storing means in accordance with the measurement result by the calling frequency measuring means. Equipped.

[0005]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the dial number assigned to the one-touch dial key is changed, the dial number before the change is stored, and the stored dial number is changed. Can then be used again as a dial number to be assigned to the one-touch dial key again. According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, both or one of the registration information assigned to the one-touch dial key and the registration information previously assigned to the one-touch dial key is displayed. Can be output. According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the present invention, the registration information includes the dial number assigned to the one-touch dial key and the transmission frequency of the dial number previously assigned to the one-touch dial key to the destination. These can be output in association with each other. Claim 4
According to the invention described in claim 1, in the invention described in claim 1, the one-touch dial keys are assigned to the one-touch dial keys in accordance with the dial number assigned to the one-touch dial keys and the frequency of sending the dial number previously assigned to the one-touch dial keys to the destination. Is replaced with the dial number previously assigned to the one-touch dial key.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings, in which a communication device is a facsimile device. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to each embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the facsimile apparatus of this embodiment has an operation display section 1 including a key for a user to give an instruction to the facsimile apparatus and a display section for the facsimile apparatus to give a message to the user. A plurality of one-touch dial keys 2 provided in the display unit 1 and a dial number storage unit for storing a plurality of dial numbers in association with each one-touch dial key 2 (dial number storage means)
3. a dial number storage unit (dial number storage means) 4 for storing the dial number stored in the dial number storage unit 3 before the change;
A control unit 11 having a CPU or the like operating in accordance with the above-described program to manage and control the entire apparatus; a RAM 12 for temporarily storing various data and image information; an image memory 13 for storing image information; A scanner 14 for reading an image on a document, a plotter 15 for outputting decoded received image information to recording paper, and a network control unit (NCU) for setting up a call with a remote facsimile machine via a public telephone network 16) a communication control unit 17 for performing facsimile transmission / reception in accordance with a G3 transmission control procedure, a coding / decoding unit (DCR) 18 for coding transmission image information and decoding reception image information, a low speed modem and a high speed modem. A modem 19 and the like are provided. Note that the dial number storage unit 3 and the dial number storage unit 4 are configured by, for example, a flash memory, and the control unit 11 also functions as a dial re-registration unit.

FIG. 2 shows details of the operation display unit 1. As shown in the figure, the operation display unit 1 includes a plurality of one-touch dial keys 2, a ten-key 21 for inputting a dial number not assigned to the one-touch dial key 2, and the like.
A start key 22 for instructing a start of a transmission operation, a function key 23 for instructing an operation of assigning a dial number to a one-touch dial key, a display unit 24, and the like are provided. When transmitting a facsimile with such a facsimile apparatus, first, the control unit 11
Reads the image information into the RAM 12 and stores the image information in D
The data is encoded by the CR 18 and stored in the RAM 12 or the image memory 13. Also, the control unit 11 obtains outgoing call designation information such as a destination designated by the one-touch dial key 2 or the like, and in the case of an instruction by the one-touch dial key 2, a destination dial associated with the designated one-touch dial key 2 The number is obtained from the dial number storage unit 3 and passed to the NCU 16, and the NCU 16 sets up a call with the destination of the dial number. Subsequently, the communication control unit 17 executes the phase B via the low-speed modem, and then moves to the phase C, and the RAM 12 or the image memory 13
Is encoded by the high-speed modem in the modem 19 and transmitted through the NCU 16. When receiving,
After the NCU 16 sets up the call, it enters phase B, performs a predetermined communication via the low-speed modem, enters phase C,
The encoded image information is received. Then, the image information is stored in the RAM 12 via the NCU 16 and the communication control unit 17, decoded by the DCR 18, and output to the plotter 15 via the RAM 12 or stored in the image memory 13.

FIG. 3 is an operation flow chart showing the first embodiment of the present invention. The operation of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. First, the user presses the function key 23 in the operation display unit 1 to instruct dial number assignment (registration) to the one-touch dial key 2 (S1).
Then, the control unit 11 recognizes this and prompts the user to input, using the numeric keypad, the dial number to be allocated from the numeric keypad 21 or to allocate the stored dial number stored in the facsimile apparatus (S2). . In addition, the saved dial number was previously assigned to the one-touch dial key, but after that,
This is the dial number that is unassigned and stored in the dial number storage unit 4. FIG. 4 shows a data configuration of data stored in the dial number storage unit 4. As shown in FIG. 4, the data stored in the dial number storage unit 4 is stored in association with the previously assigned one-touch dial key 2. As shown, a plurality of dial numbers can be associated with one one-touch dial key 2. Further, it may be stored (stored) without being associated with the one-touch dial key 2.

In step S2, when the user instructs to assign a stored dial number (Yes in S2), the control unit 1 causes the display unit 24 to display a list as shown in FIG. Then, when the user designates a stored dial number to be allocated from among them, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the one-touch dial key 2 associated with the stored dial number is free (whether or not the one-touch dial key 2 is allocated). ) Is determined. That is, it is determined whether or not the one-touch dial key 2 to which the stored dial number is to be assigned is free (S3). Therefore, the control unit 11 determines whether the dial number storage unit has the data configuration shown in FIG. Please refer to FIG. In this way, if it is determined that it is free (Yes in S3), the control unit 11 obtains the stored dial number instructed from the dial number storage unit 4, and stores the stored dial number in the corresponding number in the dial number storage unit 3. Then, writing is performed in the area of the one-touch dial number to be assigned (S4). Further, the stored dial number stored in the dial number storage unit 4 is deleted (S5).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3 that the assigned one-touch dial key 2 is not empty (No in S3), the one-touch dial key 2 in the dial number storage unit 3 is associated with the one-touch dial key 2. The dial number stored in the designated area is saved (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM 12 (S6), and the stored dial number designated by the user is stored in the associated area (empty) in the dial number storage unit 3. (S7). Further, the dial number saved in the predetermined area is overwritten on the dial number storage unit 4 in the area where the dial number designated by the user at that time is stored (S8). That is, the dial number assigned to one one-touch dial key 2 is exchanged from the dial number previously stored in the dial number storage unit 3 to the dial number previously stored in the dial number storage unit 4. In the above description, if there is at least one one-touch dial key 2 to which no dial number is assigned, the stored dial number designated by the user is stored in the one-touch dial key 2.
May be assigned.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2 that the dial number to be allocated is to be input from the numeric keypad 21 or the like (No in S2), first, the control unit 11 refers to the dial number storage unit 3 to allocate the dial number. It is determined whether there is an empty one-touch dial key 2 that has not been set (S9). If it is determined that there is no vacant one-touch dial key 2 (N in S9)
o), the control unit 11 obtains the dial number associated with the one-touch dial key 2 to be assigned from the dial number storage unit 3, and stores (stores) the dial number in the dial number storage unit 4 (S10). . Further, the control unit 11 writes the input dial number in the dial number storage unit 3 in association with the one-touch dial key 2 to be allocated, and performs the allocation (S11).
If it is determined in step S9 that there is an available one-touch dial key 2 (Yes in S9), the dial number storage unit is immediately associated with the one-touch dial key 2 to which the input dial number is to be assigned. 3 is written and assigned (S11). Thus, according to this embodiment, the dial number previously allocated to the one-touch dial key 2 and then released and stored after being allocated is re-allocated to the one-touch dial key 2 simply by selecting. Since the assignment can be changed, the assignment operation (operation of registering the dial number to the one-touch dial key 2) can be simplified.

FIG. 6 is a display diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention. In the facsimile apparatus of this embodiment, the destination name is stored in the dial number storage unit 4 as shown in FIG. 4 and the dial number storage unit 3 as shown in FIG. When a call is made or when the assignment to the one-touch dial key 2 is changed, a one-touch registration list (registration information) as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed according to a user's instruction. FIG. 6A shows the registration information (dial number and destination name) stored in the dial number storage unit 3 (the part indicated as “table” in the figure) and the registration information stored in the dial number storage unit 4. FIG. 6B shows only the registration information stored in the dial number storage unit 3, and FIG. 6C shows the example in which the dial number storage unit 4 stores both of them. This is an example in which only registered information is displayed. Hereinafter, the operation of this embodiment will be described in accordance with the operation flow shown in FIG. First, the user instructs to display a registration list (S21). For example, the function key 23 may be continuously pressed twice. Control unit 11
(Registration information output means), upon recognizing that the registration list display has been requested, displays a message such as "Press 1 if both sides are displayed, 2 if only front side is displayed, 3 if only back side is displayed" on the display section 24. It is displayed (S22). Then, in response to the message, when the user inputs a numerical value indicating the display type from the numeric keypad 21 (S23), the control unit 11 acquires the numerical value, and in accordance with the numerical value, stores the dial number storage unit 3, the dial number. The registration information such as the dial number and the name of the destination is acquired from the storage unit 4, and the registration information shown in FIGS.
A registration list as shown in FIG. 6B or FIG. 6C is created and displayed on the display unit 24 (S24). Thus,
According to this embodiment, a registration list of a desired type is displayed depending on the situation, which is used as a reference for pressing one-touch dial keys at the time of dialing, or as a reference for assigning dial numbers to one-touch dial keys and changing the assignment. Or you can.

In a third embodiment of the present invention, the transmission frequency for measuring the transmission frequency of the dial number stored in the dial number storage unit 3 and the transmission frequency of the dial number stored in the dial number storage unit 4 to the other party. It has a measuring means, and also outputs the transmission frequency in association with registration information such as a dial number. Dial number storage unit 3 and dial number storage unit 4
Is configured to have a transmission frequency field (column) (for example, consisting of the last month's transmission frequency field and the current month's transmission frequency field) in association with each dial number, and also to function as a transmission frequency measuring means. Each time the control unit 11 makes a call, the number of calls for this month associated with the dial number at that time is increased by one. Then, the registration list with the transmission frequency as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed at the time of the display in step S24 of the operation flow as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the transmission frequency includes the number of transmissions for one month last month. That is, when creating the registration list, the control unit 11 acquires the number of outgoing calls for the last month in the outgoing frequency field of the dial number storing unit 3 and the dial number storing unit 4 as the outgoing frequency. Thus, according to this embodiment, the dialing frequency assigned to the one-touch dial key 2 and the dialing frequency can be output in association with the registered information such as the stored dial number. This is useful for determining whether or not the current dial number is to be exchanged with the stored dial number.

In the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the transmission frequency for measuring the transmission frequency of the dial number stored in the dial number storage unit 3 and the dial number stored in the dial number storage unit 4 to the other party. There is a measuring means, and the dial number exchanging means automatically exchanges the dial number assigned to the one-touch dial key 2 with the stored dial number according to the transmission frequency.
The dial number exchange means is constituted by the control unit 11. Hereinafter, the operation of this embodiment will be described in accordance with the operation flow shown in FIG. In the facsimile apparatus of this embodiment, similarly to the facsimile apparatus of the third embodiment, the data structures of the dial number storage unit 3 and the dial number storage unit 4 are associated with the respective dial numbers, and the number of outgoing calls of the current month is set as the outgoing frequency field. When the transmission is performed (Yes in S31), the control unit 11 configured to include a field and configured to also function as a transmission frequency measurement unit,
The number of outgoing calls for the month associated with the dial number at that time is increased by 1 (S32). Then, if it is not the dial number replacement date (for example, the first day of each month) (No in S33), the process is repeated from step S31.

On the other hand, when the dial number replacement date has been reached (Yes in S33), the control unit 11 refers to the current month's transmission number field of the dial number storage unit 3 and acquires the minimum value A1. In addition, the maximum number B1 is obtained by referring to the current month's transmission number field of the dial number storage unit 4, and it is determined whether or not B1> A1 + α, thereby exchanging the two dial numbers corresponding to A1 and B1. It is determined whether or not (S34). In the above, α is a predetermined value set in advance in a flash memory or the like. Then, if the above determination formula is satisfied, it is determined that the two dial numbers are to be exchanged (S34).
Yes), the number of outgoing calls A1 in the dial number storage unit 3
The dial numbers and the like associated with are stored (saved) in a predetermined area of the RAM 12, and the stored dial numbers and the like associated with the number of outgoing calls B1 are previously associated with A1 in the dial number storage unit 3. It is stored in the area where the dial number and the like are stored. Further, the dial number and the like saved in the predetermined area are overwritten on the area of the dial number storage unit 4 where the dial number and the like associated with B1 are stored. That is, the dial number assigned to one one-touch dial key 2 is exchanged from the dial number previously stored in the dial number storage unit 3 to the dial number previously stored in the dial number storage unit 4 ( S35).

Further, referring to the current month transmission number field of the dial number storage unit 3, the second smallest transmission number A2
And obtains the second largest number of outgoing calls B2 by referring to the outgoing call number field of the current month of the dial number storage unit 4;
It is determined whether or not B2> A2 + α. Then, if the above-mentioned comparison formula is satisfied, the above replacement is performed. The same applies to the third and subsequent transmission times.
After the replacement of the dial numbers and the like is completed, 0 is written in all of the outgoing call number fields of the current month in the dial number storage unit 3 and the dial number storage unit 4, and the process returns to step S31. In step S34, B1> A1 + α
Is not satisfied, and therefore it is determined that there is no need to replace dialed numbers or the like (S3).
(No at 4), simply write 0 to all the current month's outgoing call count fields of the dial number storage unit 3 and the dial number storage unit 4, and return to step S31. Thus, according to this embodiment, when the frequency of outgoing calls to the destination assigned to the one-touch dial key 2 decreases, the state assigned to the one-touch dial key is released, and the dial number and the like are saved and saved. When the frequency of transmitting the dial number to the other party increases, the dial number is assigned to the one-touch dial key 2 again.

[0017]

As described above, according to the present invention,
According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the dial number assigned to the one-touch dial key is changed, the dial number before the change is saved, and the saved dial number is then assigned to the one-touch dial key again. Therefore, when changing the assignment to the one-touch dial keys, a case arises in which dial number input can be omitted, thus simplifying the operation. According to the second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, both or one of the registered information assigned to the one-touch dial key and the registered information previously assigned to the one-touch dial key is displayed. Since it can be output to a means or the like, it can be referred to when the assignment to the one-touch dial key is changed or when a call is made. Further, in the invention according to claim 3, in the invention according to claim 2, the dial number assigned to the one-touch dial key and the dialing frequency of the dial number previously assigned to the one-touch dial key to the destination are also registered. Since the information can be output in association with the information, it can be useful for determining whether to replace the dial number assigned to the one-touch dial key with the stored dial number. Further, in the invention according to claim 4, in the invention according to claim 1, according to the dialing frequency assigned to the one-touch dial key and the dialing frequency of the dial number previously assigned to the one-touch dial key to the destination, Since the dial number assigned to the one-touch dial key is automatically replaced with the dial number previously assigned to the one-touch dial key, the frequency of use of the one-touch dial key can be increased without any need for labor. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a facsimile apparatus according to each embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a main part of a facsimile apparatus according to each embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an operation flowchart of the facsimile apparatus showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a data configuration diagram of the facsimile apparatus showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is another data configuration diagram of the facsimile apparatus showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a display diagram of a facsimile apparatus showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an operation flowchart of a facsimile apparatus showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a display diagram of a facsimile apparatus showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an operation flowchart of a facsimile apparatus showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference Signs List 1 operation display unit 2 one-touch dial key 3 dial number storage unit (dial number storage unit) 4 dial number storage unit (dial number storage unit) 11 control unit (dial re-registration unit, registration information output unit, transmission frequency measurement unit, dial Number exchange means)) 12 RAM 16 Network controller 17 Communication controller 21 Numeric keys 23 Function keys 24 Display

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A communication device having one-touch dial keys, a dial number storage means for storing a plurality of dial numbers in association with each one-touch dial key, and a dial number stored in said dial number storage means. When changing the dial number, the dial number storage means for storing the dial number stored in the dial number storage means before the change, and the dial number stored in the dial number storage means are again stored in the dial number storage means. And a dial re-registration means for storing the data in the communication device. 2. A communication device according to claim 1, wherein said registration information output means outputs both the registration information stored in said dial number storage means and / or the registration information stored in said dial number storage means. A communication device comprising: 3. The communication apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the transmission frequency measuring means measures the transmission frequency of the dial number stored in the dial number storage means and the dial number stored in the dial number storage means to the other party. And a registration information output unit configured to output the transmission frequency in association with the registration information. 4. The communication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the transmission frequency measuring means measures the transmission frequency of the dial number stored in the dial number storage means and the dial number stored in the dial number storage means to the other party. And dial number exchange means for exchanging the dial number stored in the dial number storage means with the dial number stored in the dial number storage means according to the measurement result by the transmission frequency measuring means. Communication device.