JP2000134317A - Telephone calling device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a telephone calling device capable of calling the reception side telephone set of a previously registered number and displaying a message only by simply pressing a switch in spite of operating time while using a portable telephone set without the necessity of a connection to a telephone line. SOLUTION: This telephone calling device is composed of a transmission side portable telephone set 1 provided with an abbreviated calling function, control mechanism 2 connected to the portable telephone set 1 and provided with a switch 3 while having a circuit to be connected to a specified calling button A and speech end button of the portable telephone set 1 by pressing the switch 3 in spite of the length of time, and socket 4 for connecting the control mechanism 2 to an external power source. By pressing the switch 3, the abbreviated calling mechanism of the portable telephone set 1 is operated, the specified reception side telephone set registered in advance is called and the message can be displayed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a telephone calling apparatus which enables an elderly person, a sick person, an infant or the like (hereinafter referred to as an elderly person) to easily call a family member or a caregiver (hereinafter referred to as a family member) at a remote place. It is about.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a hospital, there is a call button at the bedside of a patient's bed, and a display board in a nurse's waiting room displays which patient is calling.
However, if there is no person in the nurse waiting room, the call of the patient will not be transmitted. Even if the same facilities as above are provided for an elderly person at home, the family may leave the area where the facilities are located, dry laundry outdoors, go out to a field near the house, or do business in a nearby house. If you leave the facility, the equipment is useless.

[0003] Therefore, using the short calling function of the telephone,
The mobile phones owned by family members are called and reported.

[0004]

In the abbreviated ringing mechanism of a stationary telephone, a plurality of, usually five, buttons are selected to register a portable telephone number such as a family member. Then, the user can connect to the registered family or other mobile phone and make a call. However, it is necessary for the elderly and others to press the button and pick up the receiver without mistake.When the room is dark, such as at night, it may be necessary to press other buttons. In some cases, it is difficult and the handset cannot be picked up.

In the abbreviated calling mechanism of a portable telephone, one of the buttons 0 to 9 is selected to register a telephone number carried by a family or the like, and pressing the button of the number causes a report to the portable telephone of the family or the like. Can be called. However, as in the case of the stationary telephone set described above, it is difficult for an elderly person or the like to press the button of the number without mistake. In addition, in the case of an abbreviated call of a mobile phone, it is necessary to keep pressing the corresponding button for more than one second, and if the other party does not answer, the end button must be pressed.

Therefore, a stationary telephone is used as a master unit, a slave unit is connected to the base unit, a telephone number of a predetermined telephone set on the receiving side is registered in the slave unit, and a notification can be sent to the receiving side by one-touching the slave unit. There is something like that. However, in this system, since the base unit needs to be connected to the telephone line, the use is limited to a place where it can be connected to the telephone line.

The present invention uses a portable telephone and does not need to be connected to a telephone line. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to a place where the portable telephone is used.
Alternatively, it is an object of the present invention to provide a telephone calling apparatus capable of calling and reporting a telephone on the receiving side of a number registered in advance and displaying a message simply by speaking.

[0008]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an originating portable telephone having an abbreviated calling function, a switch connected to the originating telephone, and having a switch. A control mechanism having a circuit for connecting to a specific abbreviated call button and a call end button of the calling side telephone by pressing the control mechanism independently of each other, and a socket for connecting the control mechanism to an external power supply to constitute a telephone calling device; Register the telephone number of a specific receiving mobile phone or a general stationary telephone with a specific abbreviated call button of the calling telephone, and call the telephone number of the calling telephone to the specific receiving telephone. By registering a message and simply pressing the switch with no restriction on the pressing time, the abbreviated calling function of the calling side telephone operates via the control mechanism, and a specific registered in advance. The signal-side telephone Problem call, display a message, when there is no response for a particular recipient telephone call, to allow that a predetermined time has elapsed after the communication ends.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the control mechanism of the telephone calling device according to the first aspect is connected to an earphone microphone to which an earphone plug for a mobile phone is connected, and the earphone plug is connected to an earphone microphone of a mobile phone on the transmitting side. The transmission side mobile phone is connected to a control mechanism by being inserted into a set terminal.

A third aspect of the present invention provides a transmitting side portable telephone having an abbreviated calling function, an earphone microphone connected to an earphone microphone terminal of the transmitting side telephone, and a switch connected to the earphone microphone. A control mechanism having a circuit for connecting to a specific abbreviated call button and a call end button by pressing the switch regardless of the time length; a speaker connected to the earphone microphone; and each of the control mechanism and the speaker. A socket for connecting to an external power supply and a telephone calling device are configured, and a specific abbreviated call button on the calling telephone is used to register a telephone number of a specific receiving mobile phone or a general stationary telephone. Register the telephone number and message of the calling telephone with a specific receiving telephone and simply press the switch The control mechanism operates to shorten call function of the phone of the calling party via a Problem calls certain of receiving side telephone registered in advance, and displays a message,
It is possible to report the voice of the response from the receiving telephone by the speaker, and to terminate the communication after a lapse of a predetermined time if there is no response from the called specific receiving telephone.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable telephone on the transmitting side and an F connected to an external connection terminal of the portable telephone on the transmitting side.
When the AX modem adapter and the FAX modem adapter are connected, a switch is provided, the telephone number of the pager on the receiving side and two messages are registered in advance, and the switch is pressed once regardless of the time length. And a sequencer incorporating a program for selecting two messages registered in advance and communicating with the pager on the receiving side, and connecting the sequencer and the FAX modem adapter to an external power supply. A telephone call device is constituted by a socket to be operated, and by pressing the switch once or twice or more, two messages registered in advance are selected and notified to the pager on the receiving side, and a predetermined time is notified. The call can be ended after the lapse.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable telephone on the transmitting side and an F connected to an external connection terminal of the portable telephone on the transmitting side.
An AX modem adapter, connected to the FAX modem adapter, provided with a switch, registers two mobile phones or stationary phones on the receiving side, or the telephone numbers of the mobile phone and the stationary phone, and switches the switch in time. A sequencer incorporating a program that selects and communicates with the receiving-side telephone having the registered number when the key is pressed once and when the key is pressed two or more times regardless of the length, and a communication between the sequencer and the FAX modem adapter. A socket for connecting each to an external power supply and a telephone calling device are configured. By pressing the switch once or twice or more, two pre-registered receiving telephones are selected and notified, and the receiving side is notified. Displays the calling party's telephone number and message, and the call can be ended after a predetermined time has elapsed.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The telephone calling apparatus according to the present invention comprises a mobile phone 1, a control mechanism 2, a switch 3, and an insertion socket 4 for an external power supply.

A button A of one of the number buttons 0 to 9 of the mobile phone 1 is selected, and a contact terminal (not shown) facing the button A is connected to the control mechanism 2.

The switch 3 may be any of a grip switch, a push button switch, a switch using a touch sensor, and a voice switch. In the present application, these switches are simply referred to as “switches”, and these switches are pressed,
Touching and speaking to activate is called "pressing the switch." The switch 3 is connected to the control mechanism 2, and the external power supply connection terminal 4 is connectable to an external power supply.

When the switch 3 is pressed, the timer of the control mechanism 2 operates, and the contact terminal below the button A is pressed for a predetermined time, that is, 1 second or more. In the same manner as when the contact terminal is pressed, the short-call mechanism of the mobile phone 1 is provided, and a circuit is provided for notifying the receiving mobile phone or the stationary phone of the pre-registered number to be called.

The above circuit can be constituted by a circuit shown in FIG. 2 using a relay, a timer and other electronic components on a commercially available base. However, it is not limited to this circuit.

The symbol SW in the circuit shown in FIG.
Y indicates a relay, and T indicates a timer. In the following description, T and RY surrounded by circles are referred to as "@T" and "@RY". RY ₁ is a relay connected to the abbreviated call button of the telephone, and RY ₃ is a relay connected to the end button of the mobile telephone 1.

When the SW is pressed, ΔT ₁ and ΔRY ₁
Power is removed from the results in ON the contact portion of 〇_RY _1, button A certain time of the mobile phone 1, for example 5 seconds, and the ON state, the sending, the mobile phone or stationary on the receiving side of the pre-registered number Call the mobile phone.

[0020] predetermined time, for example after a lapse of 5 seconds, 〇_T ₁ is the contact portion to ON, power is removed from the 〇_T ₂ and 〇_RY _2, the contact portion of 〇_RY ₂ is ON, the 〇_T ₂ Is maintained for a certain period of time, for example, 30 seconds, and communication with the calling mobile phone or the stationary telephone is maintained.

[0021] 〇_T ₂ a certain time, for example after 30 seconds, and ON the contact portion of the 〇_T _2, 〇_T ₃ and 〇_RY ₃
Power is removed from the to the ON contact portion of 〇_RY _3, time constant end button of the portable telephone 1, for example 1 second, is ON, and terminates the call. Thus, if the called mobile phone or stationary telephone does not answer for some reason, the communication is automatically terminated, that is, without pressing the end button on the caller side.

The above-mentioned circuit is constituted by the control mechanism 2 and the earphone microphone as shown in FIG. 3, and the plug attached to the earphone microphone is inserted into the earphone microphone set terminal of the portable telephone 1, so that the control mechanism 2 It is preferable to connect the telephone 1. In this case, the calling, the call, and the communication end are the same as those described above with reference to FIG.

A program shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 is registered in a commercially available programmer controller, generally called a sequencer, by a personal computer or the like, and the program is directly input to the short call button and the end button of the mobile phone 1. Alternatively, the connection is preferably made through an earphone microphone set terminal of the mobile phone 1. FIG. 4 shows a program for this registration.

The sequencer may be connected to an external connection terminal at the lower end of the mobile phone 1. Sequencer is DC 12
For V, sequencer and external power supply connection terminal 4
And the AC adapter 5 is connected. If the sequencer is for AC 100V, use the AC adapter 5
Is not required.

In order to charge the battery of the mobile phone 1, it is preferable to connect the charger 6 to the mobile phone 1 and connect the charger 6 to the external power supply connection terminal 4.

The switch 3 is preferably a grip switch, but may be another switch. However, a switch that can be placed close to an elderly person and within reach is preferred. The switch 3 may be of a remote control type.

When the telephone calling apparatus according to the present invention is used, the number button A for one-touch calling connected to the control mechanism 2 is operated, and a mobile phone or a cell phone carried by a family member such as a caregiver or a parent of an infant in advance is used. Register the numbers of the stationary telephones, and register the telephone number of the mobile phone 1 of the telephone calling device and the caller's name or a simple message such as "Hayakuki techre" or "Kaeri Mashita" in the memory dial of the receiving telephone. Keep it. This message replaces the caller name. That is, in a mobile phone and a stationary phone, the number of the calling phone and the 10
Up to 16 characters can be displayed. Usually, the telephone number of the caller and the name of the caller are displayed, but a message is displayed instead of the caller name. When the elderly person or the like presses the switch 3 even for a moment, the preset abbreviated dialing is activated to start communication on the receiving telephone and display the registered message. Then, the call continues for a time set in advance by the timer, and when the set time elapses, the control mechanism 2 and the end button of the mobile phone 1 are connected to end the communication.

When the portable telephone 1 and the control mechanism 2 and the AC adapter 5 and the charger 6 of the telephone calling device are connected, they are collectively stored in one small box 7 or a drawer of the small box, It is preferable that the cord of the connection socket 4 and the cord of the switch 3 be taken out of the small box 7 or the drawer and made movable. The switch 3 may be provided on the outer surface of the small box, preferably on the upper surface, without providing a cord.

The socket 4 of the small box 7 is connected to the power supply of a bedroom or a sickroom of an elderly person or the like, and when the switch is a grip switch, the grip switch is placed within reach and the switch 3 is operated by a one-touch push button or the like. In the case of a switch by a touch sensor or a switch by a voice sensor, the small box 7 is placed within reach. When the elderly person presses the switch 3, the abbreviated calling mechanism of the mobile phone 1 is operated, and a message registered in advance is reported to a receiving telephone such as a remote family member, and the family members hurry to the elderly person or the like. You can come at In addition, it is possible to notify a family member who is away from home on a business trip that an infant or child has returned home. In this case, the switch 3 does not need to have a code, and the telephone calling device is installed in an easily accessible place such as a living room.

In the above case, if the old man presses the switch 3 to report to the telephone on the receiving side and the receiver does not respond, the old man is anxious whether the communication has been confirmed by the other party. So, even if the elderly do not lift the handset,
Preferably, the response from the other party can be confirmed.

For this purpose, the portable telephone 1 and the control mechanism 2
Are connected via the microphone 8 with the earphone, and the speaker 9 is connected to the transmission switch of the microphone 8 with the earphone. Then, the control mechanism 2 and the speaker 9 can be connected to an external power supply.

When the sequencer is used as the control mechanism 2 as described above, and when the sequencer is for alternating current, the AC adapter 5 is connected between the socket 4 for external power supply and the sequencer as described above. It is preferable to connect the charger 6 to the mobile phone 1.

[0033] In this telephone calling apparatus, the reception of the call by the receiver's telephone called by the receiver,
If a response is made, such as going immediately or after several minutes, the elderly person or the like can listen to the response through the speaker 9 without picking up the handset, so that the user is safe.

In the telephone calling apparatus to which the above-mentioned speaker is connected, a microphone is further transmitted to the portable telephone 1 on the transmitting side.
, It is possible to respond to the family of the telephone on the receiver side without the elderly person picking up the mobile phone 1.

On the other hand, when a speaker and a microphone are not connected to the telephone calling device, the two parties cannot talk with each other unless the portable telephone is operated. I do not know if I have to go to the old man immediately or if I have some time to spare.

As shown in FIG. 6, a programmable controller, that is, a sequencer 11, is used as the control mechanism 2, the FAX modem adapter 10 is connected to the sequencer 11, and the FAX modem adapter 10 is connected to the portable telephone 1 of the telephone calling device. Connect to external power supply connection terminal 12. Each of the FAX modem adapter 10 and the sequencer 11 can be connected to an external power supply by a socket.

The sequencer 11 determines whether the switch 3 has been pressed once or twice or more, and uses a pager as a telephone on the receiving side, and is capable of distinguishing and sending two different messages. For example, FIG.
Is registered in the sequencer 11. The message replaces the caller name as described above. In this case, since the abbreviated calling mechanism of the mobile phone 1 is not used, communication is performed by the full dial mechanism.

When the sequencer 11 is for AC, as described above, the socket 4 for the external power supply and the sequencer 11
And the AC adapter 5 is connected. Preferably, the mobile phone 1 is connected to the charger 6.

In the telephone calling apparatus, the sequencer 11 determines whether the elderly person or the like has pressed the switch 3 once or twice or more and distinguishes between the case where the switch 3 has been pressed twice or more. One of the messages is transmitted to the mobile phone 1 for communication. For the two messages, apart from the contents of the message, if the switch 3 is pressed once, for example, "Please come," and if pressed twice or more, "Please come immediately," or vice versa. . Note that it is also possible to use one type of message.

Instead of the program for selecting and sending the two messages shown in FIG.
Register the numbers of two mobile phones or stationary phones, or a mobile phone and a stationary phone, and register the switch when the switch is pressed once and twice or more regardless of the length of time. A program to select and communicate with the telephone on the receiving side of the number and to display on the telephone on the receiving side is incorporated in the sequencer. This message also replaces the sender name as described above. In this case, it is not possible to select and send two messages, but it is possible to select two receiving telephones and select a family member or the like located in different places to report.

Even in the above-mentioned telephone calling device which can select and communicate with the two telephones on the receiving side, if the speaker is connected to the mobile telephone on the transmitting side, even if the elderly person does not pick up the mobile telephone 1, the telephone on the receiving side can be used. A reply from the telephone can be heard, and furthermore, if a microphone is connected to the mobile telephone, it is possible to reply to the telephone on the receiving side without the elderly person picking up the mobile telephone 1.

[0042]

The telephone calling apparatus according to the present invention does not require a cumbersome push-button operation like a general telephone, and a telephone having a pre-registered number can be obtained by simply pressing the switch a little, regardless of the time of pressing the switch. It is possible to report to the family member in a dark room, an elderly person, etc., even in a dark room or an elderly person. You can easily report to family members in remote places.

The telephone calling apparatus according to the present invention with the speaker connected thereto can hear the answer of the receiver without picking up the receiver, which is convenient for the caller, especially when the caller is sick or asleep. Suitable for old people.

The telephone call device according to the present invention, which can select and transmit two messages, is convenient for the receiver because the urgency and other matters of the call of the elderly person or the like as the caller can be distinguished and reported.

The telephone calling apparatus according to the present invention, which can select and notify two telephones on the receiving side, can select and report a family member who is located at two separate places.

Since all telephone calling devices use a mobile phone as the transmitting side, there is no need to connect to a telephone line.
It can be used in any room or place that has a general power connection socket.

The mobile phone of the telephone calling apparatus can be taken out and used as a general mobile phone in a usual manner.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a telephone calling device.

FIG. 2 is a wiring diagram of a telephone calling device.

FIG. 3 is a wiring diagram of a telephone calling device when a control mechanism is connected to an earphone microphone set terminal of a mobile phone.

FIG. 4 is a program incorporated in a sequencer.

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of a telephone calling device according to another embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a telephone calling device according to another embodiment.

FIG. 7 shows another program incorporated in the sequencer.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A number button 1 Mobile phone 2 Control mechanism 3 Switch 4 Socket 5 AC adapter 6 Charger 7 Small box 8 Microphone with earphone 9 Speaker 10 FAX modem adapter 11 Sequencer

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An originating mobile phone having an abbreviated calling function, and a switch connected to the originating telephone, comprising a switch, and pressing the switch irrespective of the time length, thereby setting the originating telephone. A control mechanism having a circuit for connecting to a specific abbreviated call button and a call end button; and a socket for connecting the control mechanism to an external power supply. Registering the telephone number of a mobile phone or a general stationary telephone, registering the telephone number and message of the calling telephone at that particular receiving telephone, and simply pressing the switch without any restriction on the time of pressing the switch. A short call function of the calling side telephone is operated via the control mechanism, and a call notification of a specific registered receiving side telephone is performed, a message is displayed, When there is no response for a particular receiving side telephone that issued the fine, the telephone call device a predetermined time has elapsed after the communication is made possible to terminate. 2. A control mechanism is connected to an earphone microphone connected to an earphone plug for a mobile phone, and the earphone plug is inserted into an earphone microphone set terminal of a caller telephone, whereby the caller telephone and the control mechanism are connected to each other. The telephone calling device according to claim 1, wherein the telephone calling device is connected. 3. An outgoing mobile phone having a short calling function, an earphone microphone connected to an earphone microphone terminal of the outgoing telephone, and a switch. The switch is connected to the earphone microphone. A control mechanism having a circuit for connecting to a specific abbreviated call button and a call end button by pressing the button regardless of the length, a speaker connected to the earphone microphone, and connecting each of the control mechanism and the speaker to an external power supply And a socket for registering a telephone number of a specific receiving mobile phone or a general stationary telephone with a specific abbreviated call button of the transmitting side telephone, and registering the transmitting side with the specific receiving side telephone. Register the telephone number and message of the telephone of the caller, and simply press the switch to send the caller through the control mechanism. The abbreviated calling function of the telephone is activated to call and report a specific pre-registered receiving telephone, display a message, and make it possible to report the voice of the response by the receiving telephone through the speaker, and to specify the called A telephone call device that enables communication to be terminated after a predetermined time has elapsed when there is no response from the receiving telephone. 4. A transmitting-side mobile phone, a FAX modem adapter connected to an external connection terminal of the transmitting-side mobile phone, and a switch connected to the FAX modem adapter. A telephone number and two messages are registered, and two messages registered in advance when the switch is pressed once and two or more times regardless of the time length are selected, and the pager on the receiving side is selected. And a socket for connecting each of the sequencer and the FAX modem adapter to an external power supply. By pressing the switch once or twice or more, the previously registered 2 Select one message and notify the pager of the receiving side to allow the call to end after a predetermined time Story calling device. 5. A transmitting-side mobile phone, a FAX modem adapter connected to an external connection terminal of the transmitting-side mobile phone, and a switch connected to the FAX modem adapter and provided with two receiving-side mobile phones or Stationary phones,
Alternatively, the telephone numbers of the mobile telephone and the stationary telephone are registered, and when the switch is pressed once and twice or more regardless of the time length, the receiving-side telephone of the registered number is registered. A sequencer incorporating a program for selective communication, a socket for connecting each of the sequencer and the FAX modem adapter to an external power supply,
By pressing the switch once or twice or more, two pre-registered receiving telephones are selected and notified, and the receiving telephone displays the calling telephone number and message, and A telephone calling device that can end a call after a lapse of time.