JP2002033801A - Communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a communication terminal with high user-friendliness that informs a user about each mode of transmission, a calling state or a busy state by means of a voice guidance or a melody preferred by the user so as to satisfy the user's pursuit of 'a sense of play' and 'pleasure'. SOLUTION: The communication terminal 1 is provided with a voice mode notice means 5 that has various arithmetic functions for software control based on a microprocessor, a processing function, a comparison function, a memory, a timer and a filter or the like, consists of a mode discrimination means 6, a voice mode control means 7, a voice data storage means 8, and a telephone number -voice data storage means 9, discriminates a line mode (DT mode, RBT mode and BT mode) by detecting a signal To of a DT(dial tone) or a RBT(ring back tone) or a BT(busy tone) for a related time provided by a line interface, allows a reception amplifier 12 to amplify a voice guidance or a melody stored in advance corresponding to each mode and allows a receiver 14 to generate a voice or a melody.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a communication terminal device including a voice call such as a single telephone, a portable telephone, a business phone or a facsimile. The present invention relates to a communication terminal device for notifying by a melody.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional communication terminal device transmits an electric signal transmitted from an exchange (or a private branch exchange) via a communication line in a transmission mode, a calling mode or a busy mode of a transmission system. 2. Description of the Related Art There is known a device that converts sound into a sound by an electro-acoustic converter of a speaker unit and notifies a caller of the sound.

For example, in the transmission mode, when an off-hook operation or a call button operation of a handset (handset) is performed and a line is captured, a dial tone (DT) prompting a dial operation can be heard.

After listening to the dial tone (DT),
After dialing the other party's telephone number, the system enters a ringing mode or a busy mode after a while. In the ringing mode, a ringback tone (RBT) for notifying that the other party is connected and ringing can be heard. On the other hand, in the busy mode, a busy tone (BT) indicating that the other party is busy can be heard.

For example, dial tone (DT), ring back tone (RBT) and busy tone (BT)
Is the continuous tone of the 400 Hz audio signal, 400 Hz
It is generated by a relatively monotonous sound such as a 1 second on / 2 second off inter signal obtained by modulating the audio signal at 16 Hz, and a short interval intermittent tone of the 400 Hz audio signal, and is notified to the caller.

Further, in a conventional communication terminal apparatus, in a receiving mode of a receiving system, a call signal transmitted from an exchange (or a private branch exchange) via a communication line, such as a ring melody of a portable telephone, for example. (Inter signal of 16 Hz, 1 second on / 2 seconds off) is detected, a melody is generated as desired, and the called party is notified of the incoming call.

[0007]

A conventional communication terminal apparatus has a dial tone (DT), a ring back tone (RBT) or a busy tone for notifying a calling party of a calling mode, a calling mode or a busy mode of a calling system. Since (BT) is a relatively monotonous sound, there is a problem that lacks "sense of play" and "interestingness." What satisfies is desired.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a voice guidance or a melody for each mode of calling, calling or talking.
(Music) to provide a highly convenient communication terminal device that satisfies “playfulness” and “fun”.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a communication terminal apparatus according to the present invention notifies a calling party of a calling, calling or talking mode by voice guidance or melody (music). And a voice mode notifying unit.

[0010] The communication terminal device according to the present invention is provided with the voice mode notifying means for notifying the calling party of the calling, calling or talking mode of the calling system by voice guidance or melody (music). Calling or talking mode can be set by voice guidance or melody by the caller's free choice, and notification of outgoing mode while satisfying the user's "playfulness" and "entertaining" Can be.

Further, the voice mode notifying means according to the present invention determines the calling mode at a predetermined elapsed time after capturing the communication line, and switches the calling mode by detecting an RBT (ring back tone) after transmitting the dialed number. Mode determination means for determining the busy mode by determination or detection of BT (busy tone), and voice guidance or melody is selected based on the determination signal from the mode determination means, and output to the electro-acoustic converter is controlled. It is characterized by comprising voice mode control means and voice data storage means for storing voice guidance or melody as voice data.

Since the voice mode notifying means according to the present invention includes the mode determining means for determining the transmission mode at a predetermined elapsed time after capturing the communication line, the dial tone (DT) transmitted from the communication line is provided. Can be determined without detecting the transmission mode.

The voice mode control means selects voice guidance or a melody corresponding to each mode from the voice data storage means based on the transmission mode, the calling mode or the busy mode determined by the mode determination means. Since the audio is output from the speaker, the audio data to be set in the audio data storage means can be freely selected, and the user (caller) can satisfy the demand for "play".

Further, the voice data storage means according to the present invention is characterized in that a plurality of voice guidance or melody voice data corresponding to each of a calling mode, a calling mode and a busy mode are stored.

The voice data storage means according to the present invention can store a plurality of voice guidance or melody voice data corresponding to each of the calling mode, the ringing mode and the busy mode. Can be changed.

Further, the voice mode notifying means according to the present invention comprises a telephone number-voice data storing means which previously stores voice guidance or melody voice data corresponding to the telephone number, and the mode determining means determines the calling mode. Then, the transmitted dial number is compared with the telephone number in the telephone number-voice data storage means, and if they match, voice guidance or a melody during calling corresponding to the telephone number is output.

The voice mode notifying means according to the present invention comprises a telephone number-voice data storing means in which voice guidance or melody voice data corresponding to the telephone number is stored in advance, so that the telephone number dialed in the calling mode is provided. If the phone number in the voice data storage means matches the phone number, the voice guidance or melody corresponding to the phone number can be output. Register the voice guidance or melody with the name or song corresponding to the phone number. Can be. For this reason, the called party can be specified by name or song, and when a wrong call is made, the calling can be stopped before the other party answers the call.

Further, the telephone number-voice data storage means according to the present invention is characterized in that it is a storage medium which is detachable from the apparatus and rewritable.

The telephone number-voice data storage means according to the present invention is a storage medium which is detachable from the apparatus and rewritable, so that the user can carry only the storage medium and use the other terminal devices in the same manner as his / her own. And convenience can be improved.

[0020]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a main part of an embodiment of a communication terminal device according to the present invention. Figure 1
, The communication terminal device 1 includes a line interface 2,
It comprises a telephone circuit 3, a receiving circuit 4, a voice mode notifying means 5, a key operation unit 10, a transmitting amplifier 11, a receiving amplifier 12, a transmitter 13, a receiver 14, and a sounder 15.

The line interface 2 is connected to a wired communication line 16 via a telephone terminal L, and has a polarity matching circuit composed of a diode bridge. ) Are always matched so that the power is applied to the communication terminal device 1 with the same polarity even if the polarity of the power supplied from the communication line 16 is reversed.

The line interface 2 is provided with a mechanical hook switch for capturing the communication line 16 and a DC circuit, and the handset containing the transmitter 13 and the receiver 14 is lifted (off-hook). Operation), the hook switch is set to the make state, the line current is held, and the communication line 16 is captured. The hook switch is constituted by an electronic switch. When the talk button of the key operation unit 10 is pressed, the control information Cj is supplied from the voice mode notifying means 5 to the line interface 2 to make the electronic switch into a make state, and the communication is performed. The line 16 may be configured to be captured.

Further, the line interface 2 is provided with a plurality of changeover switches, and switches the switches based on a control signal Cj supplied from the voice mode notifying means 5 according to the state of the communication terminal device 1, for example, when dialing out. In the voice notification mode of the transmission system, the transmission system is muted so that the receiver 14 generates a PB (push button) dial confirmation sound, voice guidance, or a melody.

The line interface 2 transmits the DT (dial tone) or the related time, the RBT (ringback tone) or the BT (busy tone) signal To supplied from the communication line 16 to the voice mode notifying means. 5 provided.

The telephone circuit 3 includes a balance circuit and the like, and forms a communication system together with the transmission amplifier 11 and the reception amplifier 12. When the communication terminal device 1 is in a call state, the communication line 1
The electric reception signal Sr supplied from the telephone circuit 3
Then, the signal is adjusted to an appropriate level, amplified through the receiver amplifier 12, and subjected to electro-acoustic conversion by the receiver 14 to generate sound. On the other hand, when a voice is input to the transmitter 13, an audio-electric conversion is performed, and an electric transmission signal St adjusted to an appropriate level by the telephone circuit 3 is supplied to the communication line 16.

The receiving circuit 4 is constituted by, for example, a tollinger circuit, and converts a calling signal (for example, an inter signal of 16 Hz, 1 second on / 2 seconds off) supplied through the communication line 16 to a direct current, The DC is used to drive an oscillator to generate an electronic signal, and the sounder 15 performs an electro-acoustic conversion of the electronic signal to generate an electronic sound (ring tone).

The voice mode notifying means 5 has various arithmetic functions, processing functions, comparison functions, memories, timers, filters, etc. of software control based on a microprocessor. The mode determining means 6, voice mode control means 7, voice Data storage means 8, telephone number-voice data storage means 9 provided, DT (dial tone) provided from the line interface 2.
Alternatively, a line mode (DT mode, RBT mode, and BT mode) is determined by detecting a signal To of an RBT (ringback tone) or a BT (busy tone) at an associated time, and a corresponding mode is determined in advance. The stored voice guidance and melody are amplified by the receiver amplifier 12 and the receiver 14 generates voice and melody.

The mode determining means 6 comprises a timer, a band-pass filter, a counter, and the like. When the communication line 16 is captured by an off-hook operation (or a call button operation of the key operation unit 10), the line interface 2 When a predetermined time Ts (for example, about 1 to 1.5 seconds until the DT is supplied) has elapsed, the DT (transmission) mode is determined. The signal Ho is supplied to the audio mode control means 7.

The mode judging means 6 outputs an RBT signal (for example, a 1-second on / 2-second off inter signal obtained by modulating a 400 Hz voice signal at 16 Hz) as a call confirmation signal supplied from the line interface 2 after dialing. ) Is detected via a band-pass filter, a counter, and the like, and a determination signal Ho of the RBT (ringing) mode is supplied to the voice mode control means 7.

Further, the mode determination means 6 converts a BT signal (for example, an intermittent signal at a short interval of a 400 Hz voice signal) which is a busy signal supplied from the line interface 2 after dialing, into a band-pass filter, a counter, or the like. , And supplies a BT (busy) mode determination signal Ho to the voice mode control means 7.

The voice mode control means 7 includes a sequencer operated by a software program, and controls the operation and sequence of the line interface 2, voice data storage means 8 and telephone number-voice data storage means 9.

When the determination signal Ho of the DT (transmission) mode is supplied from the mode determination means 6, the voice mode control means 7 sends a read signal to the voice data storage means 8 and stores the read signal in the voice data storage means 8. Selected voice guidance or melody voice data DA in the calling mode,
The transmission voice guidance signal or the transmission melody signal DG is supplied to the reception amplifier 12. The outgoing voice guidance signal or the outgoing melody signal DG is amplified by the receiving amplifier 12 and subjected to electro-acoustic conversion by the receiver 14, for example, "Please operate the dial. ], "Please enter your phone number. ”Or other voice guidance,
Generates outgoing melodies such as "Classic" in songs.

When the determination signal Ho of the RBT mode is supplied from the mode determination means 6, the voice mode control means 7 sends a read signal to the voice data storage means 8 and stores the read signal in the voice data storage means 8. The voice guidance or the melody voice data DA in the ringing mode is selected, and the ringing voice guidance signal or the ringing melody signal RG is supplied to the receiver amplifier 12. The ringing voice guidance signal or the ringing melody signal RG is output to the receiving amplifier 1.
The signal is amplified by 2 and converted into an electric sound by the handset 14. For example, "The other party is calling. ], [Currently connected. , Etc. during calling voice guidance,
A ringing melody such as "Rock" is generated for a song.

Further, when the BT mode determination signal Ho is supplied from the mode determination means 6, the voice mode control means 7 sends a read signal to the voice data storage means 8 and is stored in the voice data storage means 8. The voice guidance of the busy mode or the voice data DA of the busy melody is selected, and the busy voice guidance signal or the busy melody signal B is selected.
G is supplied to the receiving amplifier 12. The busy voice guidance signal or the busy melody signal BG is amplified by the receiving amplifier 12 and subjected to electro-acoustic conversion by the receiver 14, for example, "currently speaking. ], [I can't connect right now. ”And other voice guidance during speech,
Talking melody such as "Enka" is generated in the song.

The voice mode control means 7 includes a number collating means. When the mode determination means 6 supplies the determination signal Ho of the RBT mode, the voice mode control means 7 sends a read signal to the telephone number-voice data storage means 9, and Number—Reads out the individual voice guidance or individual melody voice data DNA in the calling mode corresponding to the telephone number registered in advance in the voice data storage means 9, and the most recently transmitted (transmitted) telephone number and the read telephone number If they match with each other, the voice data DNA of the individual voice guidance or the individual melody is selected, and the ringing voice guidance signal or the ringing melody signal RG is supplied to the receiving amplifier 12. The ringing voice guidance signal or the ringing melody signal RG is amplified by the receiving amplifier 12 and subjected to electro-acoustic conversion by the receiver 14, for example, "calling OO." ],
"I am connected to the office. , Etc., to generate voice guidance during ringing of individual names corresponding to phone numbers,
The individual ringing melody corresponding to the phone number such as "Lala's Theme" or "Yellow Submarine" is generated in the song.

When the receiver 14 generates the outgoing voice guidance or outgoing melody, the calling voice guidance or the calling melody, or the busy voice guidance or the busy melody, the control information Cj is supplied to the line interface 2 to perform communication. The telephone circuit 3 is muted while the line 16 is held.

The outgoing voice guidance or outgoing melody stops when the caller operates the first digit of the dialed number. The ringing voice guidance or the ringing melody is stopped when the RBT (ring back tone) supplied from the communication line 16 is stopped in response to the called party (the other party). Busy voice guidance or busy melody indicates caller returns handset (on-hook operation)
Alternatively, it stops when the communication button 16 is opened by releasing the call button.

The voice mode control means 7 includes a dial oscillation circuit. When a key operation of a telephone number is performed from the key operation unit 10, a dial signal (for example, DTMF (dual tone)) is provided.
multi-frequency = PB) signal or DP (dial pulse)
e) A signal is generated and transmitted to the communication line 16 through the line interface 2. However, the dial oscillation circuit
Line interface 2 not included in voice mode control means 7
Or may be provided separately.

The voice data storage means 8 is composed of a rewritable memory such as a RAM, and stores voice guidance DA or melody voice data DA in a calling mode, a calling mode or a busy mode in advance, and performs voice mode control. Means 7
When a read signal corresponding to calling, calling, or talking is supplied from, the corresponding voice data DA is provided to the voice mode control means 7.

The voice data storage means 8 stores a plurality of voice guidance or melody voice data corresponding to each of the calling mode, the calling mode, and the talking mode.

The telephone number-voice data storage means 9 stores the RA
A specific telephone number and the individual voice guidance or individual melody voice data DNA during calling corresponding to this telephone number are stored in advance in a rewritable memory such as M. When the inside read signal is supplied, the stored specific telephone number is provided to the voice mode control means 7, and the voice mode control means 7 transmits the specific telephone number and the telephone number transmitted (transmitted) most recently. If the matching results match, the individual voice guidance or the individual melody audio data DNA corresponding to the specific telephone number is provided to the audio mode control means 7.

The voice data DNA is "calling Mr. XX" to which the name of a specific party or the name of a business office corresponding to the telephone number is added. ”,“ Connecting to △ □ Co., Ltd. ”And so on. Also, audio data DNA
Sets an individual melody such as a specific "Lara's theme" or "Yellow submarine" corresponding to a specific telephone number.

The telephone number-voice data storage means 9
Is constituted by a portable storage medium such as a CD (compact desk), an IC memory card, etc., a drive mechanism is provided in the communication terminal device 1, and is detachable from the device so that audio data can be freely rewritten. .

FIG. 2 is an operation flow chart of the voice guidance or melody generation of the transmission system in the communication terminal device according to the present invention. In FIG. 2, in step S1, a caller performs an off-hook operation of a handset (handset) and an on operation of a talk button to acquire a communication line.

In step S2, the capture of the communication line is used as a trigger to start the timer of the built-in mode determination means 6, and the timer measures a predetermined time Ts (the time during which the line is captured and DT occurs). In step S3, the voice mode control means 7 reads out the voice data DA stored in the voice data storage means 8 via the receiving amplifier 12 and the receiver 14, and generates voice guidance or a melody in the transmission mode. On the other hand, when the timer does not measure the predetermined time Ts, the timer continues counting until the predetermined time Ts is reached.

Subsequently, in step S4, the caller executes dial transmission in response to the voice guidance or the melody in the transmission mode. Caller is dialed number 1
When the digit is operated, the voice guidance or the melody in the transmission mode is stopped, and all dial numbers are operated to terminate the dial transmission.

In step S5, the mode determination means 6
It is determined whether a BT (ringback tone) has been detected, and if it has been detected, the process proceeds to step S6. on the other hand,
If no RBT is detected by the mode determination means 6, the process proceeds to step S9.

In step S6, the voice mode notification means 5
Performs a comparison between the dialed telephone number and the specific telephone number stored in the telephone number-voice data storage means 9, and if the telephone numbers match, the corresponding telephone number is determined in step S7. The stored named voice guidance or specific melody RG is output via the receiver amplifier 12 and the handset 14, and the calling party is notified of the called party by name or specific melody.

On the other hand, if the collation of the telephone numbers does not match in step S6, the voice mode notifying means 5 in step S8.
Is the audio data D stored in the audio data storage means 8.
A is read out, and voice guidance or a melody RG in the ringing mode is output via the receiver amplifier 12 and the receiver 14.

If the mode determination means 6 does not detect an RBT (ring back tone) in step S5,
In step S9, the mode determination means 6 determines whether or not BT (busy tone) has been detected. If the BT (busy tone) has been detected, the flow proceeds to step S10, and the voice mode notification means 5 transmits the voice stored in the voice data storage means 8. The data DA is read out, and the voice guidance or the melody BG in the busy mode is output via the receiver amplifier 12 and the receiver 14. If BT (busy tone) is not detected in step S9, the process proceeds to step S5, and the flow from step S5 is executed.

As described above, the communication terminal device 1 according to the present invention includes the voice mode notifying means 5 for notifying the calling party of the calling, calling or talking mode of the calling system by voice guidance or melody (music). With this feature, the mode of calling, ringing or talking can be set by voice guidance or melody according to the caller's free choice, and the mode of calling system can satisfy "playfulness" and "entertain" The caller can be notified.

The voice mode notifying means 5 according to the present invention comprises:
Since the mode determination means 6 for determining the transmission mode at a predetermined elapsed time Ts after capturing the communication line 16 is provided, even if the dial tone (DT) transmitted from the communication line 16 is not detected, the transmission mode is determined. Can be determined.

The voice mode control means 7 selects a voice guidance or a melody corresponding to each mode from the voice data storage means 8 based on the transmission mode, the calling mode or the busy mode determined by the mode determination means 6. Since the voice is output from the receiver 14 and the speaker, the voice data set in the voice data storage means 8 can be freely set, and the "playfulness" of the user (caller) can be satisfied.

The voice data storage means 8 according to the present invention
Since a plurality of voice guidances or melody voice data corresponding to each of the calling mode, the calling mode, and the busy mode can be stored, the voice guidance or the melody in each mode can be changed according to the user's preference.

The voice mode notifying means 5 according to the present invention comprises:
Since the telephone number-voice data storage means 9 which previously stores individual voice guidance or individual melody voice data corresponding to a specific telephone number is provided, the telephone number and telephone number dialed during the calling mode are stored. 9
If the specific phone number matches, the individual voice guidance or individual melody corresponding to the specific phone number can be output, so register the individual voice guidance or individual melody with the name or song corresponding to the phone number Can be. In addition, since the calling party is notified with the name of the other party or a specific melody while the other party is calling, the calling can be stopped before the other party answers the telephone when an incorrect call is made.

The telephone number-voice data storage means 9 according to the present invention is a storage medium which is detachable from the apparatus and rewritable, so that only the storage medium can be carried and other terminal apparatuses can be used in the same way as for one's own. It can be used and convenience can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the calling, calling or busy mode is configured to be notified to the caller by voice guidance or melody. For example, the calling mode is melody, and the calling mode is voice guidance. The voice guidance and the melody may be arbitrarily combined according to the mode, such as a melody in the busy mode.

In this embodiment, a communication terminal device connected to a wired communication line has been described. However, in the case of a communication terminal device connected to a wireless communication line, a DC power supply The present invention can be applied by adding a transmitting / receiving antenna, a transmitter, a receiver, and the like.

Further, in the configuration of the present invention, the portable telephone and the single telephone house all the functional blocks in the equipment, and the business telephone is connected to the telephone main body and the private branch exchange (PB).
The configuration is such that functions are distributed and stored in X).

[0060]

According to the present invention, the calling mode (dial tone), ringing mode (ringback tone) or busy mode (busy tone) of the calling system is adapted to the calling party (user) 's preference. Since it can be generated by a guidance or a melody, it is possible to satisfy the "playfulness" of the user by selecting words and music, and to enjoy "fun".

Further, since a voice guidance or a melody corresponding to the transmission mode (dial tone) is generated after a predetermined time elapses after the line is captured without detecting a dial tone from the communication line, the communication lines having different dial tones are generated. Alternatively, it is possible to recognize the calling mode even on a communication line where no dial tone is generated.

Further, since a plurality of voice guidances or melody voice data corresponding to the calling mode, the ringing mode or the busy mode can be stored, the voice guidance or the melody to be generated in each mode can be freely selected. it can.

If the dialed telephone number matches the stored telephone number, individual voice guidance or melody corresponding to the telephone number can be generated, so that the called party can be specified by name or song. The call can be aborted before the other party answers the call in case of a wrong call.

Further, since the telephone number / voice data storage means is a storage medium which is detachable from the apparatus and rewritable, it is possible to carry only the storage medium and use the other terminal apparatus in the same manner as one's own. And convenience can be improved.

Thus, a highly convenient communication terminal device that notifies the user of each mode of calling, calling or talking with voice guidance or a melody desired by the user and that satisfies “playfulness” and “fun” is provided. be able to.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a main part of a communication terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an operation flowchart of voice guidance or melody generation of a transmission system in the communication terminal device according to the present invention.

[Description of Signs] 1 Communication terminal device 2 Line interface 3 Telephone circuit 4 Termination circuit 5 Voice mode notification means 6 Mode determination means 7 Voice mode control means 8 Voice data storage means 9 Phone number-voice data storage means 10 Key operation unit 11 Transmitter amplifier 12 Receiver amplifier 13 Transmitter 14 Receiver 15 Sounder

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. Connected to a wired or wireless communication line,
A communication terminal device having a calling function, a receiving function, and a calling function, comprising a voice mode notifying means for notifying a calling party of a calling, calling or talking mode of a calling system by voice guidance or a melody. Communication terminal device. 2. The voice mode notification means determines a calling mode at a predetermined elapsed time after capturing a communication line, and determines a calling mode by detecting an RBT (ring back tone) after sending a dial number. Mode determining means for determining a busy mode by detecting (busy tone), and voice mode control for selecting voice guidance or melody based on a determination signal from the mode determining means and controlling output to an electro-acoustic converter. Means, voice data storage means for storing voice guidance or melody as voice data,
The communication terminal device according to claim 1, further comprising: 3. The communication according to claim 2, wherein said voice data storage means stores a plurality of voice guidance or melody voice data corresponding to each of a calling mode, a calling mode, and a busy mode. Terminal device. 4. The voice mode notifying means includes a telephone number-voice data storing means storing voice guidance or melody voice data corresponding to a telephone number in advance, and when the mode determining means determines a calling mode. And comparing the transmitted dial number with the telephone number in the telephone number-voice data storage means, and outputting a voice guidance or a melody during calling corresponding to the telephone number if the dial numbers match. The communication terminal device according to claim 2. 5. The telephone number-voice data storage means,
The communication terminal device according to claim 4, wherein the communication terminal device is a storage medium that is detachable from the device and rewritable.