JP2003101666A - Sound output apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a sound output apparatus, capable of sufficiently preventing the sound from an audio apparatus, etc., from obstructing the listening of a ringer tone or talking sound. SOLUTION: Upon detection of a call signal C1 at a FAX apparatus (S1: Y), the voice output apparatus lowers the sound volumes of the FAX apparatus and a slave unit on a pico net (S2, S3), then outputs ringer tone (S4, S5), stops the ringer (S7) upon on-hook (S6: Y) and processes to stop the ringer tone of the slave unit and recover an original sound volume of each apparatus (S8, S9). Upon detection of a CNG signal (10: Y), it recovers an original sound volume of the FAX apparatus on the pico net and conducts FAX reception (S11, S12).

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention belongs to the technical field of a voice output device capable of voice output connected to an audio device or the like via a network.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a device that outputs a voice uttered by a communication partner, a device that outputs a communication request from the communication partner as a ring tone, or a device that outputs a notification sound when a predetermined time has come There are many known audio output devices capable of giving various information to a user by outputting audio.

The sound produced by such a sound output device is
It makes sense only when the user hears it, but the sound of an audio device such as an MD player, a television, or a radio installed in the surroundings sometimes interferes with the listening.

Therefore, in order to accurately hear the voice uttered by the communication partner, the user manually lowers the volume of the audio device or adjusts so that the voice uttered by the communication partner is output louder. In order to hear a ringing tone indicating a communication request or a notification tone indicating that a predetermined time has come, the volume of the ringing tone or the notification tone is set to a high level in advance.

[0005]

However, even if the volume of the audio device is manually lowered in order to accurately hear the voice uttered by the communication partner, the user may be away from the audio device, or the audio device may be distant from the audio device. There is a problem in that the volume of the audio device cannot be immediately reduced when the remote controller is not at hand. Further, even if the voice output by the communication partner is output to a large extent, it causes the communication partner to hear the voice of the audio device together with the communication partner, which causes an unpleasant feeling. There was an occasion.

Further, when the volume of the ringing tone for issuing a communication request and the volume of the notification sound indicating that the predetermined time has come is set to a high level in advance, the setting is not always appropriate, so that the surrounding environment Although it was quiet, there was a risk of unnecessarily loud ringing and notification sounds.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and a voice of an audio device installed in the surroundings causes a call with a communication partner, a ringing tone indicating a communication request, or a predetermined time. It is an object of the present invention to provide a voice output device capable of preventing the hearing of a notification sound or the like from being disturbed.

[0008]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a voice output device, which is a network formed with a voice related device such as an audio device in order to solve the above problem. A voice output device for outputting voice, which is provided as the one device on a network capable of transmitting a predetermined command from one device to another device, and voice output means for outputting the voice, Command transmission means for transmitting a command to decrease the volume to another device on the network at the time of outputting.

According to the voice output device of the first aspect, when the voice output means outputs a voice, the command transmitting means:
A command to reduce the volume is transmitted to other devices on the network. Therefore, the sound output by the sound output means can be heard well without being disturbed by the sound of the audio device.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a voice output device according to a second aspect of the invention is a voice output device according to the first aspect, in which voice communication means for performing a voice call with a communication partner, and
A voice call start determination means for determining whether or not a voice call by the voice communication means is started, wherein the command transmission means is configured to determine that the voice call is not started by the voice call start determination means. Is transmitted to another device on the network.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the voice output means outputs the voice, even if the volume of another device on the network is reduced, the voice call start determination means can be used. When it is determined that the voice call is not started, the command transmitting means transmits a command for returning the volume to the other device on the network. Therefore, it does not unnecessarily hinder listening to music or the like in other devices.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a voice output device according to a third aspect of the present invention is the voice output device according to the first aspect, which recognizes communication means for communicating with a communication partner and identification information of the communication partner. Further, the command transmitting means does not transmit a command to decrease the volume when the recognizing means recognizes the predetermined identification information.

According to the voice output device of the third aspect, when the recognizing means recognizes the predetermined identification information of the calling party, the command transmitting means does not transmit the command to decrease the volume. Therefore, it does not unnecessarily hinder listening to music or the like in other devices.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a voice output device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the voice output device according to the first aspect, wherein the facsimile communication means performs facsimile communication with a communication partner, and the facsimile communication means. Facsimile reception start judging means for judging whether or not facsimile reception is to be carried out is further provided, and the command transmitting means is arranged on the network when the facsimile reception start judging means judges that facsimile reception is to be carried out. It is characterized in that a command for returning the reduced volume to the original is transmitted to the other device, or a command for reducing the volume is not transmitted.

According to the voice output device of the fourth aspect, the facsimile reception start judging means judges whether or not the facsimile reception is carried out. As a result, when it is determined that the facsimile reception will be performed, the command transmitting means transmits a command to restore the reduced volume to the other device on the network, or changes the volume. Do not send the command to decrease. Therefore, it does not unnecessarily hinder listening to music or the like in other devices.

[0016]

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, a facsimile device as a voice output device capable of outputting a voice uttered by a communication partner, a ringing sound indicating a communication request from the communication partner, or a notification sound indicating that a predetermined time has come, This is an embodiment in which a slave unit and an audio device such as an MD player, a television set, and a radio are connected by a wireless communication network based on the Bluetooth standard.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a communication device, an audio device, and other connection forms using a wireless communication network based on the Bluetooth standard of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, Bluetooth can be connected to all kinds of devices by using a wireless image of a connector and a cable.

In the Bluetooth standard, two or more units sharing the same channel can form a network called a piconet. In a piconet, one unit acts as the master of the piconet and the other units act as slaves. Also, the master can be in communication with up to seven slaves. Also, a slave can join different piconets by time division multiplexing.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, different piconets are formed in the room A and the room B, respectively. The piconet centered on room A is
Facsimile apparatus 100, personal computer 10
1, MD player 102, TV 103, mobile phone 1
04, printer 105, personal computer 106
Further, the child machine 200 installed in the room B forms one piconet.

On the other hand, the piconet centering on room B is
The slave device 200, the personal computer 201, the MD player 202, the television 203, the mobile phone 204, the printer 205, and the personal computer 206 form one piconet.

Next, a schematic structure of the facsimile machine 100 installed in the room A will be described.

The facsimile device 100 is a multi-function peripheral device having various functions such as a facsimile function, a scanner function and a copy function.

As shown in FIG. 2, the facsimile machine 10
A handset 3 (handset) is attached to the side of the main body 2 of 0. The handset 3 is placed on a hook (not shown) provided on the main body 2 during non-call, and is picked up from the hook and used during a call. The former is called an on-hook state and the latter is called an off-hook state. An operation panel 4 having a plurality of buttons 4a is provided on the front part of the upper surface of the main body 2, and a speakerphone key 4d, an ICM playback key 4e, and a melody stop key 4f are provided at the left end of the operation panel 4. And are provided.

The speakerphone key 4d is for allowing the user to talk while the handset 3 is on hook. The ICM playback key 4e is for playing back a message recorded in the answering machine. The morning melody stop key 4f is for stopping the morning melody to be played at the set time.

The keys 4d, 4e on the left end of the operation panel 4,
On the right side of 4f, a ten-key 4b is provided for inputting the telephone number of the other party's device which is the transmission destination. Also,
A start key 4c for transmitting image data to a destination device which is a transmission destination is provided at the lower right portion of the operation panel 4, and a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided at the left rear portion of the operation panel 4. ) 5 is provided. The facsimile apparatus 100 is operated by pressing a plurality of buttons 4a provided on the operation panel 4, and the operation state and operation procedure, an error message and the presence or absence of unprinted data are displayed on the LCD 5. .

At the rear of the operation panel 4 and LCD 5,
A document insertion port 6 is provided. A document to be transmitted to the partner device at the time of the facsimile function or a copy document to be copied at the time of the copy function are inserted into the document insertion port 6 with the document surface facing downward. The inserted document is read as image data by the scanner 19 (see FIG. 3), and then discharged from a document discharge port 7 provided on the front surface of the main body 2 and below the operation panel 4.

A recording paper holder mounting portion 9 is provided at the rear of the document insertion opening 6, and the recording paper holder mounting portion 9 is capable of accommodating a plurality of recording papers (printing papers) in a stacked manner. 10 is detachably attached. The recording paper supplied from the recording paper holder 10 and used for printing by the printer 22 (see FIG. 3) is ejected from the recording paper ejection port 8 provided below the document ejection port 7.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical construction of the facsimile apparatus 100. Facsimile machine 10
0, CPU11, ROM12, EEPROM13,
RAM 14, audio LSI 15, network control unit (hereinafter referred to as "NCU") 16, modem 17, buffer 18, scanner 19, encoding unit 20, decoding unit 21, printer 22, operation panel 4, amplifier 2
3, a speaker 24, and a Bluetooth module 29 are provided, and these are connected to each other via a bus line 26.

The NCU 16 is for performing line control, and the facsimile apparatus 100 is connected to the telephone line 27 via this NCU 16. The NCU 16 uses the ringing signal transmitted from the exchange 25 and the partner device (caller).
Of the telephone number (caller's number), etc., and also transmits a dial signal at the time of calling according to the operation of the button 4a provided on the operation panel 4 to the exchange 25, and further, an analog voice during a call. It transmits and receives signals.

The CPU 11 controls each part connected by the bus line 26 according to various signals transmitted and received through the NCU 16 to execute a facsimile operation or a telephone operation, that is, data communication. ROM12 is
A non-rewritable memory that stores a control program executed by the facsimile apparatus 100. The program shown in the flowcharts of FIGS.
It is stored in 12.

The EEPROM 13 is a rewritable non-volatile memory, and the data stored in the EEPROM 13 is retained even after the power of the facsimile apparatus 100 is turned off.

The RAM 14 is a memory for temporarily storing various data when each operation of the facsimile apparatus 100 is executed, and stores image and voice data.

The image data received from the partner device (facsimile device) is temporarily stored in the RAM 14, printed on the recording paper by the printer 22, and then erased from the RAM 14.

Returning to FIG. 3, description will be made. Voice LSI 15
Is a process for converting an analog voice signal received by the NCU 16 into a digital voice signal and a digital voice signal generated inside the facsimile apparatus 1 into an analog voice signal, and the NCU 16 and the speaker 24 (amplifier 2).
It is for performing processing for outputting to 3).

The modem 17 is for modulating and demodulating and transmitting image information and for transmitting and receiving various procedure signals for transmission control, and the buffer 18 is for communicating with a partner device (facsimile device at the communication destination). This is for temporarily storing data including coded image information transmitted and received between them. The scanner 19 is for reading the document inserted in the document insertion port 6 as image data.

The coding unit 20 is for coding the image data read by the scanner 19. The decoding unit 21 reads the image data stored in the buffer 18 and the RAM 14 and decodes the image data, and the decoded data is printed on the recording paper by the printer 22.

The operation panel 4 is used for various operations when the user sets the facsimile apparatus 100, and the amplifier 23 causes the speaker 24 connected to the amplifier 23 to ring. It is for outputting a ringing tone and a voice.

Facsimile apparatus 1 configured as described above
Is connected to the telephone line 27 via the NCU 16. The telephone line 27 is connected to the exchange 25 of the facsimile apparatus 1, and the exchange 25 is connected to another exchange via a telephone line 28. The other exchange is further connected to another device such as a partner device via a telephone line.

The Bluetooth module 29 has a built-in protocol stack for controlling data transfer incorporated on the interface of the hardware device. This protocol stack includes cordless phone profiles and intercom profiles (In
tercom Profile) and a fax profile (Fax Profile) for FAX are provided. An antenna 30 is connected to the Bluetooth module 29 so that voice data, command data and the like can be communicated with slaves in the piconet.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slave unit 200 installed in the room B will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the slave unit 200 includes a CPU.
41, ROM 42, RAM 44, audio codec 45,
Microphone 46, speaker 47, LCD 48, key operation unit 4
9, a Bluetooth module 50, and an antenna 51 are provided.

The CPU 11 has an antenna 51 and a bluetoot.
Through the h module 50, voice data or command data is communicated with the facsimile device 100 and other devices existing in the piconet.

The ROM 42 is a non-rewritable memory that stores a control program executed by the slave 200.

The RAM 44 is a memory for temporarily storing various data when each operation of the child device 200 is executed.

The voice codec 45 converts the analog voice signal input from the microphone 46 into a digital voice signal, and converts the digital voice signal generated inside the slave unit 200 into an analog voice signal, and the Bluetooth module. This is for performing processing for outputting to the speaker 50 and the speaker 47. The audio codec 45 is for performing modulation and demodulation of audio signals.

The key operation section 49 is used by the user to set the child device 2
00 for performing various operations. LCD48
Displays the telephone number, etc.

The Bluetooth module 50 has a built-in protocol stack for controlling data transfer incorporated on the interface of the hardware device. This protocol stack includes cordless phone profiles and intercom profiles (In
tercom Profile), a module that supports.

The incoming call processing in this embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowchart.

(When judging facsimile reception using the CNG signal) First, referring to FIG. 5 to FIG.
A process for determining facsimile reception using the G signal will be described.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the line is set to be automatically closed when the call signal CI is received five times in succession. Also, after receiving the call, 30
A period of seconds is set and a pseudo ringing tone is output. During this period, it is determined whether telephone communication or facsimile communication is performed depending on whether or not a CNG signal is detected.

First, in the call signal CI detection process (step S1), when the call signal CI is detected (step S1: YES), each device on the piconet of the room A whose master is the facsimile apparatus main body 100. A process of lowering the volume is performed (step S2).

Next, the room B whose master is the slave unit 200
To reduce the volume of each device on the piconet of Blueto
The command is transmitted by oth (step S3).

As described above, in the state where the volume of each device is lowered, the ringing tone is started in the facsimile apparatus main body 100 (step S4), and further, in order to ring the ringing tone also in the handset 200, the Bluetooth is used. The command is transmitted by (step S5).

In the present embodiment, the automatic incoming call processing is performed when the ringing tone sounds five times, but during that time, whether the handset 3 is in the off-hook state or the speakerphone key 4d. It is determined whether or not is pressed (step S6).

If the handset 3 is in the off-hook state or the speakerphone key 4d is pressed before the number of ringing tones reaches 5, (step S
6: YES), the facsimile apparatus main body 100 stops the ringing tone (step S7). Then, the line is closed and the facsimile apparatus main body 100 is used to make a call possible.

In this case, the facsimile apparatus main body 10
Although the telephone communication or the facsimile communication in 0 is started, even if the volume of each device on the slave unit 200 side in the room B is high, the facsimile apparatus main body 10 in the room A is
0 users are considered to be less affected. Therefore, in order to restore the volume of each device in the room B in which the child device 200 is installed, the facsimile apparatus main body 100
A command for returning the volume of each device is transmitted via Bluetooth (step S8).

Further, in order to stop the ringing sound of the handset 200, a command is transmitted via Bluetooth (step S9).

Next, the CNG signal which is the calling tone signal indicating the facsimile communication is detected (step S10). When the CNG signal is detected (step S10: YES), the calling side This is the case when the user desires facsimile communication, so the facsimile apparatus main body 100
The volume of each device in the room A in which is installed is returned to the original volume (step S11), and the FAX reception process is started (step S1).
2).

On the other hand, when the CNG signal is not detected (step S10: NO), it means that the calling side desires telephone communication, so the volume of each device on the piconet whose master is the facsimile apparatus main body 100 is turned down. To continue the state. As a result, the user can make a phone call without worrying about surrounding sounds.

During the call, the state of the handset 3 and the speakerphone key 4d is detected (step S13), the handset 3 is in the on-hook state, or the speakerphone key 4d is pressed again to complete the call. Is displayed (step S13: YE
S), the volume of each device on the piconet whose master is the facsimile apparatus main body 100 is restored, and the line is opened (step S14).

On the other hand, while the ringing tone is sounding, the handset 3
Remains on-hook or the speakerphone key 4d is not pressed (step S6: NO),
It is detected whether or not the number of ringing sounds reaches a preset five times (step S15).

When the number of ringing tones has not reached 5 times (step S15: NO), Bl from the slave unit 200 is selected.
It is determined whether or not the uetooth command has been received (step S17), and when the Bluetooth command from the handset 200 has not been received (step S17: NO), the handset 3 and the speakerphone key 4 from step S6.
The process after the state detection process of d is continued.

On the other hand, when the Bluetooth command is received from the slave unit 200 (step S17: YES), it is determined whether or not the command is a command indicating that the slave unit 200 receives an incoming call (step S17). S1
8). If it is not a command indicating that an incoming call is to be made in the child device (step S18: NO), step S6
The process subsequent to the process for detecting the state of the handset 3 and the speakerphone key 4d from the above is continued.

However, when the command indicating that the incoming call is to be received in the slave unit 200 (step S1
8: YES), a call is started in the child device 200, but it is considered that the volume of each device in the room A in which the facsimile apparatus body 100 is installed is unlikely to affect the user of the child device. The volume of each device in the room A in which the facsimile apparatus main body 100 can be installed is returned to the original level, and the line is closed (step S19). Then, the ringing tone is stopped (step S20).

The end of the call in the handset 200 will be described below.
Performs Bluetooth command reception processing (step S21
~ S22), Blueto indicating the end of the call in the handset 200
When the oth command is received (step S22: Y
ES), in order to restore the volume of each device on the piconet with the slave unit 200 as a master, the facsimile apparatus main body 1
00 transmits a Bluetooth command indicating that the volume of each device is returned to the slave unit 200 to open the line (step S23).

On the other hand, in step S15, the ringing tone is 5
When the number of times has been reached (step S15: YES), an automatic incoming call processing for closing the line is performed and the ringing of the ringing tone is stopped. Then, a pseudo ringing tone is sounded for a predetermined period (step 16), and it is determined whether the calling side desires telephone communication or facsimile communication. In the present embodiment, this predetermined period is set to 30 seconds.

That is, the state detection processing of the handset 3 and the speakerphone 4d of the facsimile apparatus main body 100 is performed (step 24), and the handset 3 is brought into the off-hook state within 30 seconds, which is the predetermined period, or the speakerphone 4d. When is pressed (step 24: YES), the pseudo ring tone is stopped (step 2).
5). In this case, since communication is started on the side of the facsimile apparatus main body 100, processing for returning the volume of each device is performed on the side of the handset 200. In other words, Bluetoot indicating that the volume of each device in the room B in which the child device 200 is installed is returned.
The h command is transmitted (step 26), and the Bluetooth command for stopping the ringing sound in the handset 200 is transmitted (step 27). After this, step S1 described above
The processing after 0 is performed.

On the other hand, when the CNG signal is detected during the period of 30 seconds which is the period of ringing the pseudo ring tone (step 28: YES), the image communication on the side of the facsimile apparatus main body 100 is started. The process of stopping the ringing of the pseudo ringing tone and returning the volume of each device is performed on the slave unit 200 side (step S29). That is, a Bluetooth command indicating that the volume of each device on the piconet with the slave 200 as the master is returned is transmitted, and a Bluetooth command for stopping the ringing sound in the slave 200 is transmitted. After this, the above-described processing of step S11 and thereafter is performed.

Further, the handset 3 is not put into the off-hook state, the speakerphone key 4d is not pressed (step S24: NO), and the CNG signal is not detected (step S28: NO), and the pseudo ring tone is generated. When the period of 30 seconds, which is the ringing period of, has elapsed (step S
31: YES), since communication is not performed, the ringing of the pseudo ringing sound is stopped, and the volume of each device is returned to the slave unit 200 side (step S32). That is,
A Bluetooth command indicating that the volume of each device in room B in which slave unit 200 is installed is returned is transmitted, and a Bluetooth command for stopping the ringing sound in slave unit 200 is transmitted. Further, the volume of each device in the room A in which the facsimile apparatus main body 100 is installed is restored and the line is opened.

As described above, listening to the ringing sound,
Alternatively, when it is necessary to listen during a call, the volume of the device existing around the facsimile apparatus main body 100 or the slave 200 is lowered, so that the listening can be performed well. Also, when facsimile communication is performed,
Since the volume is returned to the original level, it does not unnecessarily hinder listening to music on the device.

(Determining Facsimile Communication by Number Display) Next, a case will be described in which whether the facsimile communication or the telephone communication is performed is discriminated based on the number display information.

In the number display service, as shown in FIG. 9, the number display information is transmitted as a primary line signal before the call signal CI is transmitted. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the number display information detection processing is performed before the calling signal CI detection processing (step S40), and when the number display information is detected (step S40). (S40: YES), the detected number display information is stored in the memory (step S41).

Next, the calling signal CI is detected (step S42). When the calling signal CI is detected (step S42: YES), the number display information stored in the memory is faxed to the telephone directory. It is determined whether it is registered as or as a telephone (step S43).

As a result, if it is registered as a FAX (step S43: YES), the line is closed (step S44) and the facsimile receiving process is performed (step S45). From the number display information,
When it is clear that the communication is image communication, the process of lowering the volume of each device on the piconet is not performed even when the call signal CI is received, as in the first embodiment.

After the facsimile receiving process is completed,
The line is released and the process is terminated (step S46).

On the other hand, if the number display information is not detected in step S40 (step S40: N
O), the call signal CI is detected (step S4).
7) When the call signal CI is detected (step S47:
(YES), the processing after step S2 shown in FIG. 6 is performed (step S48). That is, the facsimile apparatus main body 1
A process of decreasing the volume of each device on the piconet having 00 as the master and the piconet having the slave unit 200 as the master is performed.

(Determining Facsimile Communication by Dial-in) Next, a case of distinguishing between facsimile communication and telephone communication based on dial-in information will be described.

Also in the dial-in service, as shown in FIG. 9, the dial-in information is transmitted as a primary line signal before the call signal CI is transmitted. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, dial-in information detection processing is performed before the call signal CI detection processing (step S50), and when dial-in information is detected (step S50). S50: YES) and save the detected dial-in information in the memory (step S5).
1).

Next, the calling signal CI is detected (step S52). When the calling signal CI is detected (step S52: YES), whether the dial-in information stored in the memory is a FAX number or not. It is determined whether it is a telephone number (step S53).

As a result, if it is the FAX number (step S53: YES), the line is closed (step S5).
4), facsimile reception processing is performed (step S5)
5). When it is clear from the dial-in information that the communication is image communication, the calling signal C is used as in the first embodiment.
Even if I is received, the process of lowering the volume of each device on the piconet is not performed.

After the facsimile reception process is completed,
The line is released and the process is terminated (step S56).

On the other hand, when the dial-in information is not detected in step S50 (step S50: NO), the calling signal CI is detected (step S57). When the calling signal CI is detected (step S57: YES). ),
The processing after step S2 shown in FIG. 6 is performed (step S
58). That is, the volume of each device on the piconet having the facsimile apparatus main body 100 as the master and the piconet having the slave as the master is lowered.

(When Determining Facsimile Communication by Distinctive Ringing Service) Next, a case where the distinctive ringing service determines whether image communication or telephone communication is performed will be described.

In the distinctive ringing service, as shown in FIG. 12, it is possible to discriminate between image communication and telephone communication depending on the pattern of the calling signal CI. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, after the call signal CI detection process (step S60), the call signal CI pattern analysis process is performed (step S61). Specifically, O of the call signal CI
Which N / OFF pattern shown in FIG. 12 is analyzed.

As a result, the pattern of the calling signal CI is F
If it is the AX number (step S62: YE
S), the line is closed (step S63), and the facsimile reception process is performed (step S64). When it is clear from the pattern of the calling signal CI that the communication is image communication,
Even if the call signal CI is received as in the first embodiment, the process of lowering the volume of each device on the piconet is not performed.

After the facsimile reception process is completed,
The line is released and the process is terminated (step S65).

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S62 that the pattern of the calling signal CI is that of the telephone number (step S62: NO), step S2 shown in FIG.
The subsequent processing is performed (step S66). That is, the volume of each device on the piconet having the facsimile apparatus main body 100 as the master and the piconet having the slave 200 as the master is lowered.

As described above, the number display,
Whether or not the facsimile communication is performed is determined by the dial-in or the distinctive ringing service. When it is determined that the facsimile communication is performed, the command for lowering the volume of each device is not transmitted. The volume of each device is not lowered every time when is detected, and listening to music in the device is not unnecessarily disturbed.

(When performing ICM playback processing) Even when performing ICM playback processing, that is, playback processing of answering machine recording, volume reduction processing of each device on the piconet is performed.

When the ICM playback key 4e provided on the facsimile apparatus main body 100 is pressed, it is determined whether or not the ICM recording data is stored in the RAM 14 (step S70).

If the ICM recording data is stored in the RAM 14 (step S70: YES), the volume of each device on the piconet whose master is the facsimile apparatus main body 100 is lowered (step S71).

Next, ICM reproduction processing is performed (step S
72), this process is continued until the last ICM is reproduced (step S73).

When the reproduction of the last ICM is completed (step S73: YES), the facsimile apparatus main body 1
A process of restoring the volume of each device on the piconet whose master is 00 is performed (step S74).

(When playing a morning melody)
Even when the processing of playing the morning melody is performed, the volume reduction processing of each device on the piconet is performed.

First, it is determined whether or not the preset playback time of the morning melody has been reached (step S8).
0).

As a result, when the reproduction time of the morning melody has been reached (step S80: YES), the volume of each device on the piconet whose main body is the facsimile apparatus 100 is lowered (step S81).

Next, a morning melody reproduction process is performed (step S82), and this process is continued until a predetermined time elapses or the stop key 4f is pressed (step S83).

Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed or the stop key 4f is pressed (step S83: YE
S), processing for restoring the volume of each device on the piconet with the facsimile apparatus main body 100 as a master (step S84).

(Modification) Furthermore, the present invention is also possible in the following cases.

First, as shown in FIG. 16A, there is a case where a call is made from the facsimile apparatus main body 100 to the child device 200 by an extension call. In this case, the volume of each device on the piconet whose master is the facsimile apparatus main body 100 and the volume of each device on the piconet whose master is the handset 200 are lowered. Therefore, the ringing tone of the extension call and the listening of the extension call can be performed without being disturbed by the ambient sound.

Next, as shown in FIG. 16B, the slave unit 2
This is a case where a call is made from 00 to the facsimile apparatus main body 100 by an extension call. Also in this case, the volume of each device on the piconet whose master is the facsimile apparatus main body 100 and the volume of each device on the piconet whose master is the handset 200 are lowered. Therefore, the ringing tone of the extension call and the listening of the extension call can be performed without being disturbed by the ambient sound.

Next, as shown in FIG. 16C, the slave unit 2
This is a case where a call is made by an extension call from the handset 200A to the handset 200B when two handset units, 00A and the handset 200B, are used. Also in this case, the volume of each device on the piconet whose master is the slave 200A and the volume of each device on the piconet whose master is the slave 200B are decreased. Therefore, the ringing tone of the extension call and the listening of the extension call can be performed without being disturbed by the ambient sound.

Next, as shown in FIG. 16D, the facsimile apparatus main body 100 is connected to the slave units 200A and 200B.
This is a case where calls are made by extension telephone calls to the two slave units simultaneously. Also in this case, the volume of each device on the piconet whose main body is the facsimile apparatus 100,
And a process of lowering the volume of each device on the piconet having the slave device 200A as the master, and further reducing the volume of each device on the piconet having the slave device 200B as the master. Therefore, the ringing tone of the extension call and the listening of the extension call can be performed without being disturbed by the ambient sound.

Next, as shown in FIG. 16 (E), it is a case where the facsimile apparatus main body 100 is used to make an intermediary call to the handset 200. In this case, the child device 20
Only the volume of each device on the piconet whose master is 0 is decreased. Therefore, the ringing tone of the extension call in the handset 200 and the listening of the extension call by the handset 200 can be performed without being disturbed by the ambient sound.

Next, as shown in FIG. 16 (F), the slave unit 2
During a call using 00A, the facsimile apparatus main body 100
And the case where the agent 200B is used as an agent. In this case, the volume of each device on the piconet whose master is the facsimile apparatus main body 100 and the volume of each device on the piconet whose master is the handset 200B are decreased. Therefore, the ringing sound of the extension call in the facsimile device main body 100 and the slave device 200B and the hearing of the extension call by the facsimile device main body 100 or the slave device 200B can be performed without being disturbed by the ambient sound.

In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the process of lowering or returning the volume of each device is performed for all devices on the piconet whose master is the facsimile apparatus main body 100 or the slave unit 200. Although the example of execution has been described, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and performs a process of lowering or returning the volume to a device designated in advance on the piconet. It goes without saying that it is okay. This is because, depending on the device on the piconet, there are cases where the voice output generated by the device is more important than the ringing tone and the ICM playback tone.

In the above-described embodiment of the present invention,
Although it is determined whether or not to perform facsimile communication based on information based on a number display or dial-in, and if it is determined to perform facsimile communication, an example in which a command for lowering the volume of the device is not sent is described. The invention is not limited to this embodiment, and whether or not a predetermined communication partner is determined by information based on a number display or dial-in, and if it is determined that the predetermined communication partner is used, the volume of the device is determined. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the command for lowering is not transmitted. That is, every time there is an incoming call from the other party for the purpose of a prank call or a nuisance call,
This is because lowering the volume of the device hinders listening to music by the device.

Further, in the above-described embodiment of the present invention,
Although an example of sending a command to lower the volume of the device when a voice call is executed in response to a communication request from a caller has been mainly described, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and a facsimile is used. A configuration may also be adopted in which a command for lowering the volume of the device is sent even when a voice call is started by making a communication request from the device body 100 or the slave unit 200 to the communication partner.

In the embodiment of the present invention described above, Bl
The example of forming a network conforming to the uetooth standard and transmitting a predetermined command to the devices on the network has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and other standards are applicable. It goes without saying that a similar command may be sent out on a quasi-network, or a predetermined command may be sent out by wire instead of wirelessly. By implementing the present invention in a network that conforms to the Bluetooth standard, it is possible to efficiently transmit a predetermined command to a plurality of devices belonging to a predetermined range (piconet), so that a ringing tone or a morning When a melody is output by the facsimile device main body 100 or the slave device 200, the volume of the device belonging to a predetermined piconet is lowered with respect to the devices existing around the facsimile device main body 100 or the slave device 200. This is because it can be realized by simple processing.

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As described above, according to the present invention,
Ringing tone, ICM / morning melody playback,
Alternatively, when it is necessary for the user to listen to various sounds, such as telephone communication, a process of reducing the volume of audio devices in the vicinity is executed, so that the user can reliably hear the sounds. Is possible. Also, if the communication content from the communication partner is confirmed to be a facsimile, a process of restoring the volume of the audio device or the like is performed,
Alternatively, since the process of lowering the volume is not performed, the listening of music or the like by the audio device or the like is not unnecessarily prevented.

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FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a connection form of a facsimile device, a slave, and each device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the facsimile apparatus shown in FIG.

3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an electric circuit unit in the facsimile apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an electric circuit unit in the slave unit in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a timing chart showing a ringing signal CI, an incoming timing, and a pseudo ringing tone output timing thereafter.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an incoming call process in the case of judging facsimile reception by detecting a CNG signal (No. 1).

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an incoming call process in the case of judging facsimile reception by detecting a CNG signal (No. 2).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an incoming call process when a facsimile reception is determined by detecting a CNG signal (part 3).

FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing a signal indicating number display information or a signal indicating dial-in information and incoming call timing.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an incoming call process in the case of judging facsimile reception by detecting number display information.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an incoming call process when a facsimile reception is determined by detecting dial-in information.

FIG. 12 is a timing chart showing a pattern of a calling signal CI indicating a facsimile number and a pattern of a calling signal CI indicating a telephone number in the distinctive ringing service.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an incoming call process when a facsimile reception is determined based on a pattern of a calling signal CI.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an ICM reproduction process.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a morning melody reproduction process.

FIG. 16A is a block diagram for explaining a process when a facsimile machine calls an extension call from a facsimile machine, and FIG. 16B shows an extension call from a slave machine to a facsimile machine. FIG. 3D is a block diagram for explaining the processing in the case of performing the call, and FIG. 7C is a block diagram for explaining the processing in the case of making a call by an extension call from the first handset to the second handset. Is a block diagram for explaining the processing in the case where a call is made from the facsimile machine to the first slave machine and the second slave machine by an extension telephone call, and (E) is a call to the slave machine during a call by the facsimile machine. FIG. 6F is a block diagram for explaining the processing in the case of performing an intermediary, and FIG. 6F is a block diagram for explaining the processing in the case of performing an intermediary for the facsimile device and the second child device during a call by the first child device. A click view.

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11 CPU 29 Bluetooth module 41 CPU 50 Bluetooth module 100 facsimile machine 200, 200A, 200B cordless handset

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A network formed between a voice-related device such as an audio device, the network being capable of transmitting a predetermined command from one device on the network to another device. In a voice output device provided as one device capable of voice output, a voice output means for outputting the voice, and a command for reducing the volume to another device on the network when the voice is output. A voice output device comprising: a command transmitting means for transmitting the. 2. A voice communication means for performing a voice call with a communication partner, and a voice call start determination means for determining whether or not the voice call by the voice communication means is started,
When the voice call start determining means determines that the voice call is not started, the command transmitting means transmits a command to restore the volume to another device on the network. The audio output device according to claim 1, wherein: 3. A communication means for communicating with a communication partner, and a recognition means for recognizing the identification information of the communication partner, wherein the command transmission means is configured to: The audio output device according to claim 1, wherein a command for decreasing the volume is not transmitted. 4. A facsimile communication means for performing facsimile communication with a communication partner, and a facsimile reception start determination means for determining whether or not facsimile reception by the facsimile communication means is performed, the command transmission means comprising: When it is determined by the facsimile reception start determination means that facsimile reception is performed,
2. The voice output according to claim 1, wherein a command to restore the reduced volume to the original level is transmitted to the other device on the network, or a command to reduce the volume is not transmitted. apparatus. 5. The audio output device according to claim 1, wherein the network is a wireless communication network based on the Bluetooth standard.