JP2003219022A - Phone and method for limiting its use - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a phone and a method for limiting its use capable of realizing the limit of use and the protection of right on the basis of a user for using the phone. <P>SOLUTION: The phone 10 provided with: an input means 11 for designating a dialed telephone number; and a dial means 13 for dialing the telephone number designated by the input means 11, includes: a particularizing means 12 for particularizing a user of the phone 10; a dial right storage means 15 for storing a dial right of the telephone number by each user; a confirmation means 17 that confirms the dial right of the telephone number designated by the input means 11 for the user particularized by the particularizing means 12 on the basis of the dial right stored in the dial right storage means 15; and a limit means 18 for limiting the dial of the dial means 13 on the basis of the result of the confirmation means 17. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a telephone device and a method of limiting the use thereof, and more particularly, to a telephone device which realizes the use limitation based on the user and the protection of privacy such as personal information in the use of the telephone. And how to limit its use.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional telephone device allows anyone to receive and make a call when an incoming call arrives, and anyone can make a call to any party permitted by the exchange. In addition, JP-A-54-504 and JP-A-54-1
As disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 32105, a telephone device has been proposed in which the telephone number or name of the other party is displayed when an incoming call arrives, and the convenience of the receiving side is improved. Further, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-168561, an identification method for denying access to a user of a class that is unusual for a particular service or function has been proposed. Has realized an improvement.

[0003]

However, in such a conventional telephone device, since the connection itself of the received line can be made by anyone, the receiving terminal can properly receive the telephone number according to the user and the user. There was a problem that it was not possible to make a decision. In addition, regarding outgoing calls, it is not possible to limit the numbers that can be called for each user.
There was a problem that anyone could make a call anywhere. Further, if a restriction that only a specific user can use is set for all the users, there is a problem that inconvenience may occur when lending a phone to another person temporarily in an emergency. In addition, for the history of incoming and outgoing calls,
There is a problem that it can be referenced by anyone and the privacy of the individual user may be violated.

The present invention has been made in order to solve such a problem, and provides a telephone device which realizes appropriate use restrictions according to users and protection of privacy such as personal information.

The present invention also provides an appropriate method of restricting the use of the telephone device according to the user.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A telephone device of the present invention is provided with an input means for designating a telephone number to be called and a calling means for making a call with the telephone number designated by the input means. In the above, in accordance with the specifying means for specifying the user of the telephone device, the calling authority storing means for storing the calling authority of the telephone number for each user, and the calling authority stored in the calling authority storing means. Then, based on the confirmation means for confirming the calling authority of the telephone number designated by the input means for the user identified by the identification means, and the result of this confirmation means,
And a limiting means for limiting the calling of the calling means.

With this configuration, it is possible to limit the telephone number of the called party for each user, and to specify an appropriate called party for each user. Even if the telephone device is used without permission, the damage can be minimized.

Further, the telephone device of the present invention is a telephone device provided with a notifying means for notifying telephone number information, specifying means for specifying a user of this telephone device, telephone number information and use of this telephone number information. Telephone number information storage means for storing the use authority of each person, and based on the use authority stored in this telephone number information storage means, the telephone number information which has the use authority of the user specified by the specifying means And a reading unit for reading from the telephone number information storage unit, and the notification unit notifies the telephone number information read by the reading unit.

With this configuration, there is no fear that a user who is not authorized to use the other party's telephone number or the telephone number information can protect the privacy such as personal information and is suitable for the user. Since only the other party's telephone number is notified, useless selection is avoided and usability is improved.

Further, in the telephone device of the present invention, input means for designating a telephone number to be called, calling means for making a call with the telephone number designated by this input means, telephone number information and this telephone number information. In a telephone device provided with a notifying means for notifying, a specifying means for specifying a user of this telephone device,
Calling authority storing means for storing the calling authority of the telephone number for each user, and the calling authority for the telephone number designated by the input means based on the calling authority stored in the calling authority storing means The confirmation means for confirming the user specified by the specifying means, the telephone number information storage means for storing the telephone number information and the authority to use the telephone number information for each user, and the telephone number information storage means. The telephone read by the reading means, the reading means reading the telephone number information having the usage right of the user specified by the specifying means based on the stored usage right from the telephone number information storage means. The notification means notifies the number information.

With this configuration, there is no fear that a user who does not have the authority to use the other party's telephone number or the telephone number information will be protected, the privacy of personal information and the like can be protected, and the calling is restricted. Even if there is, it is not necessary to make unnecessary selections and the usability is improved.

The telephone device of the present invention is a telephone device comprising an incoming call means for receiving an incoming call from a line and a connecting means for connecting the line to an incoming call by the incoming call means. Based on the specifying means for specifying the user, the connection authority storing means for storing the authority of the line connection for the called number for each user, and the call receiving means based on the authority of the line connection stored in the connection authority storing means. Confirming means for confirming the authority of the line connection of the telephone number received by the above with respect to the user identified by the identifying means, and based on the result of the confirming means, the line of the line for the incoming call to the telephone device is confirmed. And a limiting means for limiting the connection.

With this configuration, it is possible to specify the telephone number of the other party for making a line connection for each user and to limit the number.
It becomes possible to avoid a line connection or a call with the other party which is not intended by the user.

Further, the telephone device of the present invention is a telephone device comprising an incoming call means for receiving an incoming call from a line, a telephone number called by the incoming call means, and a notifying means for notifying the telephone number information. Specification means for specifying the user of this telephone device, telephone number information storage means for storing telephone number information and the use authority for each user of this telephone number information, and use authority stored in this telephone number information storage means Whether or not the same telephone number as the telephone number called by the incoming call means is stored in the telephone number information storage means, and there is a use right of the user specified by the specifying means. Based on the confirmation means to confirm whether or not and the result of this confirmation means,
And a reading unit for reading the telephone number information having the use authority from the telephone number information storage unit, and the notification unit notifies the telephone number information read by the reading unit. is doing.

With this configuration, the authority to use the telephone number information can be prepared for each user, and the supplementary information regarding the telephone number is not notified to the users other than the preset user, so that the privacy such as personal information can be protected. It will be possible.

Further, the telephone device of the present invention is a telephone device provided with an incoming call means for receiving an incoming call from a line, a telephone number called by the incoming call means, and a notifying means for notifying the telephone number information. Identification means for identifying the user of this telephone device, telephone number information storage means for storing a plurality of pieces of telephone number information for one telephone number and the authority to use each piece of telephone number information for each user, and this telephone number information Based on the usage authority stored in the storage means, whether or not the same telephone number as the telephone number called by the incoming call means is stored in the telephone number information storage means, and is specified by the specifying means. Confirmation means to confirm whether or not the user has the usage authority,
Based on the result of the confirmation means, the telephone number information authorized by the user identified by the identification means is selected from among the plurality of telephone number information stored in the telephone number information storage means. And a reading means for reading the telephone number information selected by the selecting means from the telephone number information storing means, and the notifying means notifies the telephone number information read by the reading means. It has a characteristic structure.

With this configuration, even if a connection request is made from the same telephone number, the supplementary information of the telephone number changes depending on the user, and appropriate supplementary information is notified to each user.

Further, the method for restricting the use of the telephone device of the present invention stores the calling authority of the telephone number for each user in the storage device in advance, specifies the telephone number to be called, and identifies the user of the telephone device. For the specified user, based on the calling right of the telephone number of each user stored in the storage device, it is confirmed whether or not there is a calling right of the designated telephone number, It is characterized by limiting outgoing calls based on this result. As a result, various restrictions can be applied to the outgoing call by using the restriction element set in advance.

Further, in the method of limiting the use of the telephone device according to the present invention, the telephone number information and the authority to use the telephone number information for each user are stored in the storage device in advance, and the user of the telephone device is specified. Based on the telephone number information stored in advance and the use authority of each user of this telephone number information for the specified user, it is confirmed whether or not there is the use authority of the specified telephone number. It is characterized in that the reading of the telephone number information is restricted based on the above. As a result, various restrictions can be applied to the reading by using the restriction element set in advance.

In the method of limiting the use of the telephone device according to the present invention, the telephone number information and the authority to use the telephone number information for each user are stored in the storage device in advance, and a call is received from the line to use the telephone device. Who is identified, and for the identified user,
Based on the telephone number information stored in advance in the storage device and the use authority for each user of this telephone number information, it is confirmed whether or not the called telephone number has the use authority, and based on this result And limiting the notification of the telephone number information. As a result, various restrictions can be added to the notification by using the restriction element set in advance.

Further, in the method of limiting the use of the telephone device of the present invention, the authority of the line connection for the called number is stored in advance in the storage device for each user, and the user of the telephone device is specified by receiving the call from the line. , Whether or not the specified user has the line connection authority of the called telephone number based on the line connection authority of each user of the called number stored in advance in the storage device. It is characterized by confirming and restricting the connection with the called telephone number based on the result. As a result, various restrictions can be imposed on the line connection by using the restriction element set in advance.

[0022]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION (First Embodiment) An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the telephone device 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention has an input means 11 and a specifying means 12.
1, a calling means 13, a calling authority storage means 15, a confirmation means 17, and a restriction means 18.

The input means 11 has a function of designating a telephone number in order to make a call to the destination telephone number, and comprises a number button or a number selection menu. Further, the visible screen may be configured so that buttons and number selection menus are displayed.

The specifying means 12 is electrically connected to the input means 11, specifies the telephone number of the input means 11, and specifies the user who will use the telephone device 10 from now on. Those who specify the user by having the user select the user's identification name (for example, name, nickname, etc.) from the list of persons, those specified by entering a password, and biometrics such as fingerprints, faces, and voices. Consists of what you specify by. Further, the specifying means 12 may specify the user in advance before the telephone number of the input means 11 is designated.

The calling means 13 is electrically connected to the input means 11 via the limiting means 18, and makes a call to the destination telephone number designated by the input means 11. The calling means 13 is composed of, for example, a device that performs pulse transmission of a calling number to a telephone exchange or a device that performs tone transmission.

The calling authority storage means 15 stores the calling authority of the telephone number for each user. Specifically, for each user, a telephone number for which a call is permitted, a telephone number for which a call is prohibited, or one of them is stored.
When either one of them is stored, if the telephone number for which calling is permitted is stored, calling is prohibited for all telephone numbers that are not stored, and conversely if the telephone number for which calling is prohibited is stored. Calling is allowed for all telephone numbers that are not stored. The calling authority storage means 15 is, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory capable of storing and holding when power is cut off, a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk or a flexible disk, or a DVD-RA.
It is composed of a writable optical disk device such as M, MO, and CD-R / RW.

The confirmation means 17 is electrically connected to the input means 11, the identification means 12, and the calling authority storage means 15,
Based on the calling authority stored in the calling authority storage unit 15, the calling authority of the telephone number specified by the input unit 11 is
The user identified by the identifying means 12 is confirmed. Specifically, the calling authority for each user stored in the calling authority storage unit 15 is referred to, and it is confirmed whether or not the user is allowed to make a call with the telephone number specified by the user.

The confirming means 17 is composed of, for example, a CPU, a temporary storage device necessary for program operation, and an input / output interface necessary for communication with other devices, and realizes the above-mentioned operation by a predetermined program. is there.

The limiting means 18 is electrically connected to the confirming means 17, the input means 11 and the calling means 13, and limits the calling of the calling means 13 based on the result of the confirming means 17. . Specifically, when the confirmation unit 17 permits the telephone number designated by the input unit 11, the calling unit 13 is used to actually make a call to the other party. On the other hand, if the confirmation means 17 prohibits the call, the process relating to the call is terminated without making the call. The limiting means 18 is composed of, for example, a CPU, a temporary storage device required for program operation, and an input / output interface required for communication with other devices, and stops transmission of a calling signal by a predetermined program. The above action is realized.

The operation of the telephone device 10 configured as described above will be described below.

First, the case where the user tries to call a telephone number which does not have the calling authority will be described. First, when the user uses the input means 11 to specify the telephone number of the called party, the specifying means 12 specifies the user. Next, the confirmation means 17 refers to the calling authority for each user stored in the calling authority storage means 15, and confirms whether or not the calling with the telephone number designated by the input means 11 is permitted. To be done. Where this user
Since the designated destination telephone number does not have the calling authority, the limiting means 18 prohibits the calling based on the determination result of the confirming means 17, and the calling means 13 does not perform the calling The process regarding is ended.

Next, a case where the user tries to call a telephone number having the calling authority will be described. First, when the user uses the input means 11 to specify the telephone number of the called party, the specifying means 12 specifies the user. Next, the confirmation means 17 refers to the calling authority for each user stored in the calling authority storage means 15,
It is confirmed by the input means 11 whether or not the call with the telephone number designated is permitted.

Here, since this user has the calling authority for the designated destination telephone number, the limiting means 18 permits the calling by receiving the judgment result of the confirmation means 17.
A call is actually made to the other party using the calling means 13.

As described above, the telephone device 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention uses the input means 11 for designating the telephone number to be called and the telephone number designated by the input means 11. The calling means 13, the specifying means 12 for specifying the user of the telephone device 10, the calling authority storage means 15 for storing the calling authority of the telephone number for each user, and the calling authority storage means 15 are provided. The input means 1 is based on the stored calling authority.
Confirming means 17 for confirming the calling authority of the telephone number designated by 1 with respect to the user identified by the identifying means 12, and based on the result of this confirming means 17, restricting the calling by the calling means 13 Since the calling limiter 18 is provided, it is possible to limit the telephone number of the called party for each user and to specify an appropriate called party for each user. Even if the telephone device is used without permission, the damage can be minimized.

(Second Embodiment) FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a schematic block diagram of the telephone device 20 according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 2, the telephone device 20 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes an input unit 21, a specifying unit 22, a calling unit 23, a notifying unit 24, and a telephone number information storage unit 26.
And reading means 29.

The input means 21 has a function of designating a telephone number in order to make a call to the destination telephone number, and comprises a number button or a number selection menu. Further, the visible screen may be configured so that buttons and number selection menus are displayed. In the present embodiment, the inputting means 21 is electrically connected to the notifying means 24, and the user specified by the specifying means 22 described later is notified of the telephone number or the telephone number notified by the notifying means 24 described later. The user is allowed to select a destination telephone number to call from the supplementary information. Further, the input means 21 is electrically connected to the reading means 29, and when only the supplementary information of the telephone number is notified by the notifying means 24, the other party corresponding to the supplementary information of the telephone number selected by the input means 21. The telephone number may be further read by the reading means 29, which will be described later, and the notification means 24 may notify the user.

The specifying means 22 is for specifying the user who will use the telephone device 20 from now on, and identifies himself / herself from the user list prepared in advance (for example, name, nickname, etc.). ) To specify the user, or to specify the password,
It consists of fingerprints, faces, voices, and other living things that can be specified.

The calling means 23 is electrically connected to the input means 21, and makes a call to the destination telephone number designated by the input means 21. The calling means 23 is, for example, a device that performs pulse transmission of a calling number to a telephone exchange,
Alternatively, it is composed of a device for transmitting a tone.

The notifying means 24 is electrically connected to the input means 21 and also electrically connected to the telephone number information storage means 26 via the reading means 29, and is connected to the destination telephone number or the destination telephone number. This is to notify the user of related incidental information, such as by visual screen or by voice. The input means 21 described above can use the notification means 24 to allow the user to specify the destination telephone number.

The telephone number information storage means 26 stores the telephone number information and the authority to use the telephone number information for each user. Specifically, the telephone number of the destination and the destination registration of the telephone number are registered. It is an electronic telephone directory in which incidental information including a name, a telephone number, and other information about the other party, and a holder of the use authority for each telephone number are associated and stored. Further, the incidental information including the registered name of the other party is notified by the notifying means 24.
Can be notified by. Telephone number information storage means 26
Is, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory capable of storing data when power is cut off, a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk or a flexible disk, or a DV.
It is composed of a writable optical disk device such as D-RAM, MO, CD-R / RW.

The reading means 29 is electrically connected to the specifying means 22, the notifying means 24 and the telephone number information storing means 26, and is specified by the specifying means 22 based on the usage authority stored in the telephone number information storing means 26. The telephone number information which the authorized user has the authorization to use is read from the telephone number information storage means 26. The read out telephone number information is notified by the notification means 24. Reading means 29
Is composed of, for example, a CPU, a temporary storage device necessary for program operation, and an input / output interface necessary for communication with other devices, and realizes the above-mentioned operation by a predetermined program.

The operation of the telephone device 20 configured as described above will be described below.

A case will be described in which the user uses the electronic telephone directory stored in the telephone number information storage means 26 in the telephone device 20 to select a destination telephone number and make a call. First, the user is specified by the specifying unit 22. Next, the reading means 29 refers to the usage authority stored in the telephone number information storage means 26, and the telephone number information usable by the user specified by the specifying means 22 is read from the telephone number information storage means 26. The user is notified of the read telephone number information by the notifying means 24. The user can refer to this notification and specify the other party via the input means 21.

If the necessary information regarding the other party is insufficient, the telephone number information is read again from the telephone number information storage means 26. Based on the telephone number information notified by the notifying means 24, the user uses the inputting means 21 to specify the destination telephone number, and actually uses the calling means 23 with this designated telephone number. A call is made to the other party.

As described above, the telephone device 20 according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the notification means 2 for notifying the telephone number information.
4 and specifying means 2 for specifying the user of the telephone device 20.
2, telephone number information and a telephone number information storage means 26 for storing the telephone number information and the use authority for each user of the telephone number information, and the specifying means 22 based on the use authority stored in the telephone number information storage means 26. Since the telephone number information read out from the telephone number information storage means 26 is read out by the telephone number information read from the telephone number information storage means 26 by the notifying means 24, the telephone number information read out by the reading means 29 is notified. It is possible to protect the privacy of personal information and the like, because there is no fear that the user who does not have the usage right will know the destination telephone number and the telephone number information. Furthermore, since only the destination telephone number suitable for the user is notified, useless selection is avoided and usability is improved.

In the present embodiment, the notification means 24
Is for notifying the information stored in the telephone number information storage means 26, but in another embodiment, is for notifying the information stored in the storage means (not shown), for example, a call record. In this case, the call record usage authority may be provided for each user.

(Third Embodiment) FIG. 3 shows a third embodiment of the present invention.
The schematic block diagram of the telephone device 30 of the embodiment of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the telephone device 30 according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes an input unit 31, a specifying unit 32, a calling unit 33, a notifying unit 34, and a calling authority storage unit 35. A telephone number information storage means 36, a confirmation means 37, and a reading means 39 are provided.

The input means 31 has a function of designating a telephone number in order to make a call to the destination telephone number, and comprises a number button or a number selection menu. Further, the visible screen may be configured so that buttons and number selection menus are displayed.

The specifying means 32 is for specifying a user who will use the telephone device 30 in the future, and identifies himself / herself from the user list prepared in advance (for example, name, nickname, etc.). ) To specify the user, or to specify the password,
It consists of fingerprints, faces, voices, and other living things that can be specified.

The calling means 33 is electrically connected to the input means 31, and makes a call to the destination telephone number designated by the input means 31. The calling means 33 is, for example, a device that performs pulse transmission of a calling number to a telephone exchange,
Alternatively, it is composed of a device for transmitting a tone.

The notifying means 34 is electrically connected to the input means 31, and is also electrically connected to the telephone number information storage means 36 via the reading means 39 and the confirming means 37, and the other party's telephone number and the other party's telephone number. This is to notify the user of incidental information related to the destination telephone number, such as by visual screen or by voice. Input means 3 described above
1 can use the notification means 34 to allow the user to specify the destination telephone number.

The calling authority storage means 35 stores the calling authority of the telephone number for each user. Specifically, for each user, a telephone number that permits calling and a telephone number that prohibits calling are stored. The calling authority storage means 35 is, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory capable of storing and holding when power is cut off, a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk or a flexible disk, or a DVD-RA.
It is composed of a writable optical disk device such as M, MO, and CD-R / RW.

The telephone number information storage means 36 stores the telephone number information and the authority to use the telephone number information for each user. Specifically, the telephone number of the destination and the destination registration of the telephone number are registered. It is an electronic telephone directory in which incidental information including a name, a telephone number, and other information about the other party, and a holder of the use authority for each telephone number are associated and stored. Further, the incidental information including the registered name of the other party is notified by the notifying means 24.
Can be notified by. Telephone number information storage means 36
Is, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory capable of storing data when power is cut off, a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk or a flexible disk, or a DV.
It is composed of a writable optical disk device such as D-RAM, MO, CD-R / RW.

The confirmation means 37 is electrically connected to the input means 31, the specifying means 32, the calling authority storage means 35 and the reading means 39, and based on the calling authority stored in the calling authority storage means 35. Then, it is determined whether or not the telephone number designated by the input unit 31 and the telephone number read by the reading unit 39 have the calling authority.
It confirms the user specified in. Specifically, the calling authority for each user stored in the calling authority storage unit 35 is referred to, and it is confirmed whether or not the calling by the telephone number designated by the user is permitted. By this confirmation means 37, the notification means 34 notifies only the telephone number information of the telephone number for which the calling is permitted.

The reading means 39 is electrically connected to the specifying means 32 and the telephone number information storage means 36, and based on the use authority stored in the telephone number information storage means 36,
The telephone number information specified by the identifying means 32 and authorized by the user is read from the telephone number information storage means 36.

The confirmation means 37 and the reading means 39 are
For example, it is composed of a CPU, a temporary storage device required for program operation, and an input / output interface required for communication with other devices, and realizes the above operation by a predetermined program.

The operation of the telephone device 30 configured as above will be described below.

First, when the user is specified by the specifying means 32, the reading means 39 refers to the use authority stored in the telephone number information storage means 36, and the user specified by the specifying means 32 uses the user. The available telephone number information is read from the telephone number information storage means 36. Then
The checking means 37 refers to the calling authority for each user stored in the calling authority storage means 35, and confirms whether or not the calling by the telephone number read by the reading means 39 is permitted. It Based on the result, only the telephone number information for which the call is permitted is notified to the user by the notification means 34. The user can refer to this notification to specify the other party via the input means 31.

If the necessary information regarding the other party is insufficient, the telephone number information is read again from the telephone number information storage means 36. Based on the telephone number information notified by the notifying means 34, the user uses the input means 31 to specify the destination telephone number, and actually uses the calling means 33 with this designated telephone number. A call is made to the other party.

On the other hand, in the determination of the calling authority by the confirmation means 37, if there is no telephone number information for which the calling is permitted, this processing is terminated without making a notification. When the user directly specifies the telephone number using the input means 31, the confirmation means 37 refers to the calling authority for each user stored in the calling authority storage means 35, and the input means is used. 31
It is confirmed whether or not the call with the telephone number designated by is permitted, and the call can be restricted based on the result.

As described above, the telephone device 30 according to the third embodiment of the present invention uses the input means 31 for designating the telephone number to be called and the telephone number designated by the input means 31. The calling means 33, the telephone number information and the notifying means 34 for notifying the telephone number information, the specifying means 32 for identifying the user of the telephone device 30, and the telephone number calling authority for each user are stored. Based on the calling authority storing means 35 and the calling authority stored in the calling authority storing means 35, the calling authority of the telephone number specified by the input means 31 is specified by the specifying means 32. Confirmation means 37 for confirming
And the telephone number information storage means 36 for storing the telephone number information and the use authority for each user of this telephone number information, and the specifying means 32 for specifying based on the use authority stored in this telephone number information storage means 36. The reading means 39 for reading out the telephone number information having the usage authority of the user from the telephone number information storage means 36, and the notifying means 34 notifies the telephone number information read by the reading means 39. It is possible to protect the privacy such as personal information because there is no fear that an unauthorized user will know the destination telephone number or the telephone number information. Furthermore, even if there are restrictions on outgoing calls, it is not necessary to make unnecessary selections,
Usability is improved.

(Fourth Embodiment) FIG. 4 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
The schematic block diagram of the telephone device 40 of the embodiment of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, the telephone device 40 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a connection unit 41, an incoming call unit 42, a specification unit 43, a connection authority storage unit 45, a confirmation unit 47, and And a limiting means 48.

The connecting means 41 is electrically connected to the call receiving means 42 through the limiting means 48, and for example, the telephone device 40.
This is to confirm the user's intention to connect the line by lifting a handset (not shown) or pressing a predetermined button, and to actually connect the line to the incoming call by the incoming call means 42. The connection means 41 is composed of, for example, a switch that detects lifting of the handset or pressing of the button.

The call receiving means 42 is composed of, for example, a device for receiving pulse transmission or a device for receiving tone transmission, and receives connection request information from the telephone exchange. Further, the telephone device 40 further includes means (not shown) for transmitting a connection request received by the call receiving means 42 to the user by sound, light, screen display, vibration, or the like.

The specifying means 43 is for specifying a user who will be using the telephone device 40, and identifies himself / herself from the user list prepared in advance (eg, name, nickname, etc.). ) To specify the user, or to specify the password,
It consists of fingerprints, faces, voices, and other living things that can be specified.

The connection authority storing means 45 stores the authority of the line connection for the incoming call number for each user. Specifically, the telephone number and the line connection for which the line connection is permitted are prohibited for each user. Remember the phone number you want to call. The connection authority storage means 45 is, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory that can be stored and held when power is cut off, a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk or a flexible disk, or writing in a DVD-RAM, MO, CD-R / RW, or the like. It is composed of a possible optical disk device.

The confirmation means 47 is electrically connected to the specifying means 43 and the connection authority storage means 45, and based on the line connection authority stored in the connection authority storage means 45, the line connection of the incoming telephone number. The authority is confirmed for the user specified by the specifying means 43. Specifically, it refers to the line connection authority for each user stored in the connection authority storage means 45, and confirms whether or not the user is permitted to connect the received telephone number. Confirmation means 4
Reference numeral 7 denotes, for example, a CPU, a temporary storage device necessary for program operation, and an input / output interface necessary for communication with other devices, and realizes the above-mentioned operation by a predetermined program.

The limiting means 48 is electrically connected to the confirming means 47, the connecting means 41 and the incoming call means 42, and based on the result of the confirming means 47, the line by the connecting means 41 for the incoming call in the incoming call means 42. It limits the connection. Specifically, if the telephone number received by the incoming call means 42 is permitted by the confirmation means 47, the connection means 4
1 is used to actually connect the line with the other party. On the other hand, when the connection is prohibited by the confirmation means 47, the incoming call is stopped without making the connection, or the incoming call is continued after waiting for the connection action of the user who has another line connection authority.
The limiting means 48 is composed of, for example, a CPU, a temporary storage device necessary for program operation, and an input / output interface necessary for communication with other devices, and the above-mentioned means for invalidating the connecting means 41 by a predetermined program. It realizes the action.

The operation of the telephone device 40 configured as described above will be described below.

First, the case where the user has the authority to connect the line of the called telephone number will be described. First, the incoming call means 42 confirms the connection request from the other party and receives the incoming call. At this time, when the user tries to connect, the specifying unit 43 specifies the user. Next, the confirmation means 47 refers to the line connection authority for each user stored in the connection authority storage means 45, and the incoming call means 42.
Confirms whether or not the line connection with the called telephone number is permitted.

Here, since the user has the authority to connect the line of the telephone number received by the incoming call means 42, the line connection is permitted, and the limiting means 48 actually uses the connecting means 41 to make a call. The line is connected to the destination.

Next, a case where the user does not have the authority to connect the line of the called telephone number will be described. First, the incoming call means 42 confirms the connection request from the other party and receives the incoming call. At this time, when the user tries to connect, the specifying unit 43 specifies the user. Next, the confirmation means 47 refers to the line connection authority for each user stored in the connection authority storage means 45, and the incoming call means 42.
Confirms whether or not the line connection with the called telephone number is permitted.

Here, since the user does not have the authority to connect the line of the telephone number received by the call receiving means 42, the line connection is not permitted, the connection is not made, and the incoming call is stopped.

In another embodiment, when the connection is not permitted, the user who has the authority to connect another line may wait for the connection and continue the incoming call. Further, the specification of the user by the specifying unit 43 may be performed in advance before the confirmation of the connection request by the incoming call unit 42.

As described above, the telephone device 40 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention includes the call receiving means 42 for receiving a call from the line.
A connection means 41 for connecting a line to an incoming call by the incoming call means 42, a specifying means 43 for specifying a user of the telephone device 40, and a connection for storing a line connection authority for a called number for each user. Based on the authority storage unit 45 and the line connection authority stored in the connection authority storage unit 45,
The authority to connect the line of the telephone number received by the receiving means 42,
A confirmation unit 47 for confirming the user identified by the identification unit, and a limiting unit 48 for limiting the line connection to the incoming call to the telephone device 40 based on the result of the confirmation unit 47 are provided. Therefore, it is possible to specify a destination telephone number to be connected to each user and limit the connection, and it is possible to avoid a line connection or a call with a destination not intended by the user.

(Fifth Embodiment) FIG. 5 shows the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
The schematic block diagram of the telephone device 50 of the embodiment of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the telephone device 50 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention includes an incoming call means 52, a specifying means 53, a notifying means 54, a telephone number information storing means 56, and a confirming means 57.
And a reading means 59.

The incoming call means 52 is composed of, for example, a device which receives pulse transmission or a device which receives tone transmission, and receives connection request information from the telephone exchange. Further, the telephone device 50 further includes means (not shown) for transmitting a connection request received by the call receiving means 52 to the user by sound, light, screen display, vibration, or the like.

The specifying means 53 is for specifying a user who is going to use the telephone device 50, and identifies himself / herself from the user list prepared in advance (for example, name, nickname, etc.). ) To specify the user, or to specify the password,
It consists of fingerprints, faces, voices, and other living things that can be specified.

The notifying means 54 is electrically connected to the reading means 59 and notifies the user of the other party's telephone number and incidental information related to the other party's telephone number, by visual screen or by voice. Things. By using the notification means 54, the user can know the other party before the line connection.

The telephone number information storage means 56 stores the telephone number, the supplementary information of the telephone number, and the authority to use the supplementary information of the telephone number for each user. Incidental information, including the telephone number of the telephone number, registered name of the telephone number and other information about the telephone number and the destination,
Also, an electronic telephone directory is stored in which the holders of usage authority for each telephone number are associated and stored. The incidental information including the registered name of the other party can be notified by the notifying means 24. The telephone number information storage means 56 is, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory capable of storing and holding when power is cut off,
Alternatively, a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk or a flexible disk, or a DVD-RAM, MO, CD
A writable optical disk device such as R / RW.

The confirmation means 57 is electrically connected to the incoming call means 52, the specifying means 53 and the telephone number information storage means 56, and based on the use authority stored in the telephone number information storage means 56, the incoming call means 52. The use authority of the incidental information of the telephone number received at is confirmed for the user specified by the specifying means 53. Specifically, referring to the usage authority for each user stored in the telephone number information storage unit 56, it is confirmed whether or not the user has the usage authority for the incidental information of the received telephone number. .

The reading means 59 is electrically connected to the confirmation means 57, the telephone number information storage means 56 and the notification means 54, and based on the result of the confirmation means 57, the supplementary information of the telephone number that the user is authorized to use. Is read from the telephone number information storage means 56. The additional information of the read telephone number is notified by the notification means 54. The reading means 59 is composed of, for example, a CPU, a temporary storage device necessary for program operation, and an input / output interface necessary for communication with other devices, and realizes the above-mentioned operation by a predetermined program.

The operation of the telephone device 50 configured as above will be described below.

First, the case where the user has the authority to use the supplementary information of the called telephone number will be described. First,
The incoming call means 52 confirms the connection request from the other party and receives the incoming call. At this time, when the user tries to connect, the specifying unit 53 specifies the user. Then, the confirmation means 57 causes the telephone number information storage means 56.
The authority to use the supplementary information of the telephone number stored for each user is referred to, and the user identified by the identifying unit 22 is permitted to use the supplementary information of the telephone number called by the call receiving unit 52. It is confirmed whether or not.

Here, since the user has the authority to use the supplementary information of the telephone number called by the call receiving means 52, the use of the supplementary information of the called telephone number is permitted, and the reading means 59 causes the call to be received. The additional information of the telephone number is read out from the telephone number information storage means 56. The additional information of the read telephone number is notified by the notification means 54. Thereby, the user can refer to the supplementary information of the called telephone number. Further, the user can connect the line after confirming the notified destination telephone number by a connecting means (not shown).

Next, a case where the user does not have the authority to use the supplementary information of the called telephone number will be described. First,
The incoming call means 52 confirms the connection request from the other party and receives the incoming call. At this time, when the user tries to connect, the specifying unit 53 specifies the user. Then, the confirmation means 57 causes the telephone number information storage means 56.
The authority to use the supplementary information of the telephone number stored for each user is referred to, and it is confirmed whether the use of the supplementary information of the called telephone number is permitted by the call receiving means 52.

Since the user does not have the authority to use the supplementary information of the telephone number called by the call receiving means 52,
The use of the supplementary information of the telephone number is not permitted, and the incoming call is stopped without notifying the supplementary information of the telephone number.

In another embodiment, if the connection is not permitted, the user who has the authority to connect another line may wait for the connection and continue the incoming call. Further, the specification of the user by the specifying unit 53 may be performed in advance before the confirmation of the connection request by the incoming call unit 52.

As described above, the telephone device 50 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention includes the call receiving means 52 for receiving a call from the line.
Notifying means 54 for notifying the telephone number called by this receiving means 52 and this telephone number information, specifying means 53 for specifying the user of this telephone device 50, telephone number information and the user of this telephone number information Based on the telephone number information storage means 56 that stores the use authority for each telephone, and the use authority stored in the telephone number information storage means 56, the same telephone number as the telephone number called by the call receiving means 52 is called. Number information storage means 56
Confirming means 5 for confirming whether or not the information is stored in the memory and whether or not the user specified by the specifying means 53 has the use authority.
7 and a read-out unit 59 for reading out the telephone number information having the use authority from the telephone number information storage unit 56 based on the result of the confirmation unit 57. This read-out unit 59
Since the notifying means 54 notifies the telephone number information read out in step 1, it is possible to prepare the authority to use the telephone number information for each user, and the incidental information regarding the telephone number is not notified to anyone other than the preset user. It is possible to protect privacy such as personal information.

(Sixth Embodiment) FIG. 6 shows a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
The schematic block diagram of the telephone device 60 of the embodiment of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6, the telephone device 60 according to the sixth exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an incoming call means 62, a specifying means 63, a notifying means 64, a telephone number information storing means 66, and a confirming means 67.
And a reading means 69 and a selecting means 71.

The incoming call means 62 comprises, for example, a device for receiving pulse transmission or a device for receiving tone transmission, and receives connection request information from the telephone exchange. Further, the telephone device 60 further includes means (not shown) for transmitting a connection request received by the call receiving means 62 to the user by sound, light, screen display, vibration, or the like.

The specifying means 63 is for specifying a user who is going to use the telephone device 60, and identifies himself / herself from the user list prepared in advance (for example, name, nickname, etc.). ) To specify the user, or to specify the password,
It consists of fingerprints, faces, voices, and other living things that can be specified.

The notifying means 64 is electrically connected to the reading means 69 and notifies the user of the other party's telephone number and incidental information related to the other party's telephone number, by means of a visible screen or by voice. Things. By using the notification means 64, the user can know the other party before the line connection.

The telephone number information storage means 66 stores a telephone number, a plurality of pieces of supplementary information of the telephone number, and authority to use the supplementary information of the telephone number for each user.
Specifically, the telephone number of the other party, incidental information including the registered name of the other party's telephone number and other information about the other party's telephone number, and the electronic telephone stored in association with the holder of the usage right for each telephone number It is a book. The incidental information including the registered name of the other party can be notified by the notifying means 24. The telephone number information storage means 66 is, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory that can be stored and held when the power is cut off, a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk or a flexible disk, or a DVD-RAM or M.
It is composed of a writable optical disk device such as O or CD-R / RW.

The confirming means 67 is electrically connected to the incoming call means 62, the specifying means 63 and the telephone number information storage means 66, and receives an incoming call based on the usage authority stored in the telephone number information storage means 66. The use authority of the supplementary information of the telephone number is confirmed for the user identified by the identifying means 62. Specifically, it refers to the usage authority for each user stored in the telephone number information storage unit 66, and confirms whether or not the user has the authority to use the incidental information of the received telephone number.

The selection means 71 is the telephone number information storage means 6
6 is electrically connected, and when there is a plurality of supplementary information for the same telephone number, only the supplementary information of the telephone number for which the user identified by the identifying means 63 is authorized to use is selected.

The reading means 69 is electrically connected to the telephone number information storing means 66 through the selecting means 71 and reads only the incidental information of the telephone number selected by the selecting means 71 from the telephone number information storing means 66. Is.

The confirming means 67, the reading means 69, and the selecting means 71 are composed of, for example, a CPU, a temporary storage device required for program operation, and an input / output interface required for communication with other devices, and a predetermined program. This realizes the above-mentioned action.

The operation of the telephone device 60 configured as above will be described below.

First, a case will be described in which the called telephone number has a plurality of pieces of supplementary information, and one piece of the supplementary information has a use right. First, the incoming call means 62 confirms the connection request from the other party and receives the incoming call. At this time, if the user tries to connect, the specifying means 63
The user is specified by. Then, confirmation means 67
Refers to the authority to use the supplementary information of the telephone number for each user stored in the telephone number information storage means 66, and the telephone number called by the call receiving means 62 to the user identified by the identifying means 63. It is confirmed whether the use of the supplementary information is permitted.

Here, since the user has the authority to use the incidental information of the telephone number called by the called means 62, the use of the incidental information of the called telephone number is permitted, and the reading means 69 allows the called information to be called. A plurality of pieces of supplementary information of the telephone numbers that have been read are read. Of the plurality of pieces of supplementary information, one piece of supplementary information that the user has the right to use is selected by the selection unit 71 and read by the reading unit 69.

The additional information and the telephone number of the telephone number thus read out are notified by the notifying means 64. As a result, the user can refer to the incidental information having the authority to use the called telephone number. Further, the user can connect the line after confirming the notified destination telephone number by a connecting means (not shown).

Next, the case where the user does not have the authority to use the incidental information of the called telephone number will be described. First,
The incoming call means 62 confirms the connection request from the other party and receives the incoming call. At this time, when the user tries to connect, the specifying unit 63 specifies the user. Then, the confirmation means 67 causes the telephone number information storage means 66.
The use authority of the supplementary information of the telephone number stored for each user is referred to, and it is confirmed whether or not the use of the supplementary information of the called telephone number is permitted by the call receiving means 62.

Since the user does not have the authority to use the supplementary information of the telephone number called by the call receiving means 62,
The use of the supplementary information of the telephone number is not permitted, and the incoming call is stopped without notifying the supplementary information of the telephone number.

In another embodiment, when the connection is not permitted, the user who has the authority to connect another line may wait for the connection and continue the incoming call. Further, the specification of the user by the specifying unit 63 may be performed in advance before the confirmation of the connection request by the incoming call unit 62.

As described above, the telephone device 60 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention includes the call receiving means 62 for receiving a call from the line.
Notifying means 64 for notifying the telephone number called by the incoming call means 62 and its supplementary information, specifying means 63 for identifying the user of the telephone device 60, and a plurality of supplementary information for one telephone number and each of them. A telephone number information storage means 66 for storing the use authority of the additional information for each user, and a telephone number called by the call receiving means 62 based on the use authority stored in the telephone number information storage means 66. Confirmation means 67 for confirming whether or not the same telephone number is stored in the telephone number information storage means 66, and whether or not the user identified by the identification means 63 has the use authority, and the result of this confirmation means 67. Based on the above, the incidental information of the telephone number authorized by the user specified by the identifying means 63 is stored in the telephone number information storage means 66.
The reading means 69 is provided with a selecting means 71 for selecting from a plurality of pieces of additional information stored in the telephone number information storage means 66 and a reading means 69 for reading the additional information selected by the selecting means 71 from the telephone number information storage means 66. Since the notification means 64 notifies the supplementary information read in step 1, even if a connection request is made from the same telephone number, the supplementary information of the telephone number changes depending on the user, and appropriate supplementary information is notified to each user. To be done.

Further, even if the same user, the specifying means 6
It is possible to change the incidental information notified depending on the situation by setting a plurality of identifications according to 3 and distinguishing them.

(Seventh Embodiment) FIG. 7 shows a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a method of limiting use of the telephone device according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the method of limiting the use of the telephone device includes steps S71 to S71.
Has 74.

First, in step S71, the process waits for the designation of a telephone number, and when the telephone number is designated, step S72.
Proceed to and identify the user of the telephone device. Next, in step S73, it is confirmed whether or not the user specified in step S72 has the calling authority of the telephone number specified in step S71. If it is determined in step S73 that the user has calling authority, step S73
Proceed to 74 to allow the call. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S73 that the user does not have the calling authority, the calling is not performed and the present processing relating to the calling ends.

In the present embodiment, the calling authority for each user of the telephone number used for the determination in step S73 is stored in advance in the predetermined calling authority storage device 75. The calling authority storage device 75 is, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory capable of storing and holding when power is cut off, a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk or a flexible disk, or a DVD-RAM, MO, CD-R / R.
It is composed of a writable optical disk device such as W.

The calling authority storage device 75 stores, for each user, a telephone number to which the call can be made, a time zone (start time and end time) in which the call can be made, and a cumulative connection time for permitting the call. It stores the information and these are used as the calling authority.

The operation of the above method of restricting the use of the telephone device will be described below.

First, the case where the user tries to call a telephone number which does not have the calling authority will be described. First, when a telephone number is designated in step S71, the user is identified in step S72. Next, in step S73, it is confirmed whether or not the user specified in step S72 has the calling authority of the telephone number specified in step S71. Here, since this user does not have the calling authority of the designated destination telephone number, the calling is not performed in response to the determination result of step S73, and this processing ends.

Next, the case where the user tries to call a telephone number having the calling authority will be described. First, when a telephone number is designated in step S71, step S71
At 72, the user is identified. Then, step S73
Then, it is confirmed whether or not the user specified in step S72 has the calling authority of the telephone number specified in step S71. Here, since this user has the calling authority of the designated destination telephone number, step S73
In response to the determination result of step S74, the call is actually made to the destination telephone number.

As described above, according to the method of limiting the use of the telephone device of the seventh embodiment, the calling authority of the telephone number is stored in advance in the storage device 75 for each user, and the telephone number to be called is designated. (Step S71), the user of the telephone device is specified (step S72), and the specified user is designated based on the calling authority of the telephone number stored in the storage device 75 for each user. It is confirmed whether or not there is calling authority for the telephone number (step S73), and the calling is restricted based on this result. Therefore, various restrictions are imposed on the calling by using the limiting element set in advance. Can be added.

In the above embodiment, step S71.
In the above, the case where the user is specified in step S72 after the telephone number is specified has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the user of the telephone device is specified prior to the specification of the telephone number. The same effect can be obtained by performing.

(Eighth Embodiment) FIG. 8 shows an eighth embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a method of limiting use of the telephone device according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, the method for restricting the use of the telephone device includes steps S81 to S81.
Has 86.

First, in step S81, the user is specified. Next, in step S82, the telephone number information usable by the user identified in step S81 is read out based on the use authority. Next, in step S83, the user is notified of the telephone number information read in step S82. Next, in step S84, the user refers to this notification and specifies the destination telephone number.

Here, if the necessary information regarding the other party is insufficient, the process proceeds to step S8 through step S86.
2, the telephone number information usable by the user is read from the telephone number information storage device 86. Step S84
When the telephone number to be called is designated, step S85
Then, the designated telephone number is called.

On the other hand, if there is no telephone number information usable by the user in step S82, that fact is notified instead of the telephone number information in step S83, and step S84 is performed.
After that, if no selection of another telephone number is designated in step S86, no call is made and this processing is terminated.

In the present embodiment, the use authority for each user of the supplementary information of the telephone number referred to in step S82 is stored in advance in the predetermined telephone number information storage device 86. The telephone number information storage device 86 is, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory capable of storing data when power is cut off, a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk or a flexible disk, or a DVD-RAM or M.
It is composed of a writable optical disk device such as O or CD-R / RW.

The telephone number information storage device 86 stores the telephone number supplementary information for each user,
Information such as a time zone (start time and end time) and accumulated connection time is stored, and these are used as usage rights.

The operation of the above method of restricting the use of the telephone device will be described below.

A case will be described in which the user selects a destination telephone number with the telephone device to make a call. First, step S
At 81, the user is identified. Go to step S82,
The telephone number information usable by the user identified in step S81 is the telephone number information storage device 86 based on the use authority.
Read from. In step S83, the read telephone number information is notified to the user. The user
Based on the notified telephone number information, a destination telephone number is designated (step S84), and a call is actually made to the destination with the designated telephone number (step S85).

If there is no telephone number information usable by the user in step S82, the fact is notified in step S83, the process proceeds from step S84 to step S86, and no other telephone number is selected. In this case, this process is finished as it is.

As described above, in the method of limiting the use of the telephone device according to the eighth embodiment, the telephone number information and the authority to use the telephone number information for each user are stored in advance in the storage device 86,
A user of the telephone device is specified (step S81), based on the phone number information stored in advance for this specified user and the use authority for each user of this phone number information,
It is confirmed whether or not the designated telephone number is authorized to use (step S82), and based on this result, the reading of the telephone number information is restricted (step S83). It can be used to impose various restrictions on readout.

(Ninth Embodiment) FIG. 9 shows a ninth embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a method of limiting use of the telephone device according to the embodiment. This is similar to the eighth embodiment in step S81, step S82 and step S83 to step S86, step S91, step S92 and step S94 to step S97, and step S93 to step S92 and step. The difference is that it is provided between S94. 8th
Step S91, Step S92 similar to the embodiment of
The detailed description of steps S94 to S97 is omitted.

In step S93 following step S92,
It is confirmed whether or not the user specified in step S91 has the calling authority of the telephone number read in step S92. Only the telephone number determined to have the calling authority by the user in step S93 is determined in step S94.
Will be notified at. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S93 that the user does not have a telephone number having the calling authority, the fact is notified, and the present process ends.

In the present embodiment, the use authority for each user of the supplementary information of the telephone number referred to in step S92 is stored in advance in the predetermined telephone number information storage device 96. The telephone number information storage device 96 is, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory capable of storing and holding data when the power is cut off, a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk or a flexible disk, or a DVD-RAM or M.
It is composed of a writable optical disk device such as O or CD-R / RW.

The telephone number information storage device 96 stores, for each user, the telephone number of the other party who can use the supplementary information of the telephone number.
Information such as a time zone (start time and end time) and accumulated connection time is stored, and these are used as usage rights.

The calling authority for each user of the telephone number used for the determination in step S93 is stored in advance in the predetermined calling authority storage device 95. The calling authority storage device 95 is, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory capable of storing and holding when power is cut off, or a hard disk,
A magnetic storage device such as a flexible disk, or
It is composed of a writable optical disk device such as a DVD-RAM, MO, CD-R / RW.

The calling authority storage device 95 stores, for each user, a telephone number to which a call can be made, a time zone (start time and end time) in which a call can be made, and a cumulative connection time for permitting a call. It stores the information and these are used as the calling authority.

The operation of the above method of restricting the use of the telephone device will be described below.

First, in step S91, the user is specified. In step S92, the telephone number information storage device 9
The use authority stored in 6 is referred to, and the telephone number information usable by the user specified in step S91 is read from the telephone number information storage device 96 based on the use authority.

Next, in step S93, the calling authority for each user stored in the calling authority storage device 95 is referred to, and whether or not the calling with the telephone number read in step S92 is permitted is determined. Is confirmed. In step S94, based on the result in step S92, only the telephone number information for which the call is permitted is notified to the user.

The user specifies the destination telephone number based on the notified telephone number information (step S95), and actually calls the destination with the designated telephone number. The call is made (step S96).

If there is no telephone number information usable by the user in step S92, a notification to that effect is given, and this processing ends.

If the information about the other party notified in step S94 is insufficient, the process returns to step S92 via step S97 to read the usable telephone number information from the telephone number information storage device 96.

On the other hand, in the calling authorization judgment in step S93, if there is no telephone number information for which the calling is permitted, it is indicated that there is no telephone number information instead of notifying the telephone number information. This is notified, and this processing ends.

As described above, in the method of limiting the use of the telephone device according to the ninth embodiment, the telephone number information and the authority to use the telephone number information for each user are stored in advance in the storage device 96,
The telephone number calling authority for each user is stored in the storage device 95 in advance, and the user of the telephone device is specified (step S91).
Based on the telephone number information stored in advance and the use authority for each user of this telephone number information, it is confirmed whether or not the specified telephone number is authorized for this specified user (step S92) Based on this result, the reading of the telephone number information is restricted (step S9).
2) It is confirmed whether or not the specified user has the calling authority of the specified telephone number, based on the calling authority of the telephone number of each user stored in the storage device 95 (step). S93), since the notification is restricted based on this result, it is possible to apply various restrictions to the notification using the restriction element set in advance.

(Tenth Embodiment) FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of a method of restricting use of a telephone device according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 10, the method of limiting the use of the telephone device includes steps S101 to S105.

First, in step S101, a connection request from the other party is confirmed and an incoming call is made. At this time, when the user tries to connect, the user is specified in step S102. Next, in step S103, the authority of the line connection for each user is referred to, and it is confirmed in step S101 whether or not the line connection with the incoming telephone number is permitted. If the connection is permitted in the determination in step S103, the process proceeds to step S104 to actually connect the line with the partner.

On the other hand, if the connection is not permitted in the determination in step S103, the process proceeds to step S105, the incoming call is stopped without making the connection, and the present process is terminated. Alternatively,
If the connection is not permitted, the user who has the authority to connect another line may wait for the connection and continue the incoming call. In this case, the process returns to step S102.

The user identification in step S102 may be performed in advance before the confirmation of the connection request in step S101.

In the present embodiment, step S103.
The line connection authority for each user referred to in (1) is stored in advance in a predetermined connection authority storage device 105. The connection authority storage device 105 is, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory capable of storing and holding when power is cut off, a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk or a flexible disk, or a DVD-RAM, MO, CD-R / RW.
And a writable optical disc device.

The connection authority storage device 105 stores, for each user,
Information such as the telephone number of the other party to whom the line can be connected, the time zone during which the call can be made (start time and end time), and the cumulative connection time at which the call is permitted is stored, and these are used as the authority of the line connection.

The operation of the above method of limiting the use of the telephone device will be described below.

First, the case where the user has the authority to connect the line of the called telephone number will be described. First, in step S101, the connection request from the other party is confirmed, and the incoming call is made. At this time, if the user tries to connect, the user is specified in step S102. Next, the process proceeds to step S103, the line connection authority for each user stored in the connection authority storage device 105 is referred to, and step S1
It is confirmed whether or not the line connection with the telephone number of 01 is permitted. Here, since the user has the authority to connect the line of the telephone number received in step S101, the line connection is permitted, and the process proceeds to step S104, where the line is actually connected to the other party.

Next, a case where the user does not have the authority to connect the line of the called telephone number will be described. First, in step S101, the connection request from the other party is confirmed, and the incoming call is made. At this time, if the user tries to connect, the user is specified in step S102. Next, the process proceeds to step S103, the line connection authority for each user stored in the connection authority storage device 105 is referred to, and step S1
It is confirmed whether or not the line connection with the telephone number of 01 is permitted.

Here, since the user does not have the authority to connect the line of the telephone number called in step S101, the process proceeds to step S105, the connection is not made, and the incoming call is stopped.

As described above, in the method of limiting the use of the telephone device according to the tenth embodiment, the authority to connect the line to the called number for each user is stored in the storage device 105 in advance, and the call is received from the line ( (Step S101), the user of the telephone device is specified (step S102), and the specified user is stored based on the line connection authority for each user of the called number stored in advance in the storage device 105. It is confirmed whether or not the called telephone number has the line connection authority (step S103), and based on this result, the connection with the called telephone number is restricted (steps S104 and S105). Therefore, it is possible to apply various restrictions to the line connection by using the restriction element set in advance.

(Eleventh Embodiment) FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of a method of restricting use of a telephone device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 11, the method of limiting the use of the telephone device includes steps S111 to S115.

First, in step S111, a connection request from the other party is confirmed and an incoming call is made. At this time, when the user tries to connect, the user is specified in step S112. Next, in step S113, the authority to use the supplementary information of the telephone number for each user is referred to, and step S112.
It is confirmed whether or not the user identified in step S111 is permitted to use the supplementary information of the telephone number called in step S111.

If it is determined in step S113 that the user has the authority to use the incidental information of the called telephone number, the process proceeds to step S114, and the incidental information of the called telephone number is read. In step S115, the supplementary information of the read telephone number is notified. Furthermore, the user
The line may be connected after confirming the notified destination telephone number.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S113 that the user does not have the authority to use the supplementary information of the called telephone number, the receipt of the supplementary information of the telephone number is not notified and the present processing is terminated. To finish. Alternatively, the incoming call may be continued after waiting for the connection action of the user having another usage right. In this case, the process returns to step S112.

Further, the user identification in step S112 may be performed in advance before the confirmation of the connection request in step S111.

In this embodiment, step S113.
Further, the supplementary information of the telephone number used in step S114 and the use authority for each user are stored in advance in the predetermined telephone number information storage device 115. The telephone number information storage device 115 is, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory that can be stored and held when the power is cut off, a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk or a flexible disk, or a DVD-RAM, MO, CD-R / R.
It is composed of a writable optical disk device such as W.

The telephone number information storage device 115 stores the telephone number supplementary information for each user,
Information such as a time zone (start time and end time) and accumulated connection time is stored, and these are used as usage rights.

The operation of the above method of limiting the use of the telephone device will be described below.

First, the case where the user has the authority to use the supplementary information of the called telephone number will be described. First,
In step S111, the connection request from the other party is confirmed and the incoming call is made. At this time, if the user tries to connect,
In step S112, the user is identified.

Then, in step S113, the authority to use the supplementary information of the telephone number for each user stored in the telephone number information storage device 115 is referred to, and the user specified in step S112 is called in in step S111. It is confirmed whether or not the use of the incidental information of the phone number is permitted.

Here, since the user has the authority to use the supplementary information of the called telephone number in step S111, the use of the supplementary information of the called telephone number is permitted, and step S
At 114, incidental information of the called telephone number is read from the telephone number information storage device 115. The additional information of the read telephone number is notified in step S115.
Thereby, the user can refer to the supplementary information of the called telephone number. Further, the user can connect the line after confirming the notified destination telephone number.

Next, the case where the user does not have the authority to use the supplementary information of the called telephone number will be described. First,
In step S111, the connection request from the other party is confirmed and the incoming call is made. At this time, if the user tries to connect,
In step S112, the user is identified. Next, in step S113, the use authority of the supplementary information of the telephone number for each user stored in the telephone number information storage device 115 is referred to, and the use of the supplementary information of the telephone number called in step S111 is permitted. It is confirmed whether or not.

Here, since the user does not have the authority to use the supplementary information of the telephone number called in step S111, the use of the supplementary information of the telephone number is not permitted and the supplementary information of the telephone number is not notified. Then, the incoming call is canceled.

As described above, in the method for restricting the use of the telephone device according to the eleventh embodiment, the telephone number information and the authority to use the telephone number information for each user are stored in the storage device 115 in advance, and the telephone line information is transmitted from the line. An incoming call is received (step S111), a user of the telephone device is specified (step S112), and telephone number information stored in advance in the storage device 115 and the user of this telephone number information are specified for the specified user. It is confirmed whether or not the called telephone number has the usage right based on the usage right (step S113), and based on the result, the notification of the phone number information is restricted (step S113).
114 and step S115), it is possible to impose various restrictions on reading and notification using preset restriction elements.

(Twelfth Embodiment) FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of a method of restricting use of a telephone device according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention. This is different from the eleventh embodiment in steps S111 to S113.
Further, step S115 is the same as step S121 to step S123 and step S126, and the difference is that step S124 and step S125 are provided instead of step S114 of the eleventh embodiment. Detailed description of steps S121 to S123 and step S126 similar to those of the eleventh embodiment will be omitted.

Step S124 following step S113
Then, of the plurality of pieces of supplementary information of the telephone number called in step S121, only the supplementary information to which the user specified in step S122 has the use right is selected. Next, in step S125, the selected supplementary information is read, and the read supplementary information is notified (step S126).

In this embodiment, step S123.
The supplementary information of the telephone number used in step S125 and the use authority for each user are stored in advance in the predetermined telephone number information storage device 125. The telephone number information storage device 125 is, for example, a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory capable of storing and holding when power is cut off, a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk or a flexible disk, or a DVD-RAM, MO, CD-R / RW.
And a writable optical disc device.

The telephone number information storage device 125 stores, for each user, information such as the telephone number of the other party who has the authority to use, the supplementary information having the authority to use, the time zone (start time and end time), and the cumulative connection time. It is remembered and these are used as usage rights.

The operation of the above method of limiting the use of the telephone device will be described below.

First, a case where the called telephone number has a plurality of pieces of supplementary information, and one of the pieces of supplementary information has a use right will be described. First, step S12
At 1, the connection request from the other party is confirmed and an incoming call is made. At this time, if the user tries to connect, step S12
At 2, the user is identified. Then, step S123
Going to step S121, the authority to use the supplementary information of the telephone number for each user stored in the telephone number information storage device 125 is referred to, and the user identified in step S122 is referred to as step S121.
It is confirmed whether or not the use of the incidental information of the telephone number called in is permitted.

Here, since the user has the authority to use the incidental information of the telephone number called in step S121, the use of the incidental information of the telephone number called is permitted, and the step S121 is performed.
At 124, one piece of supplementary information for which the user has the usage right is selected from a plurality of supplementary information of the called telephone number. Next, in step S125, the selected supplementary information is read from the telephone number information storage device 125.

The supplementary information and the telephone number of the telephone number thus read out are notified in step S126.
As a result, the user can refer to the incidental information having the authority to use the called telephone number. Further, the user can connect the line after confirming the notified destination telephone number.

Next, the case where the user does not have the authority to use the incidental information of the called telephone number will be described. First,
In step S121, the connection request from the other party is confirmed and the incoming call is made. At this time, if the user tries to connect,
In step S122, the user is identified. Next, the process proceeds to step S123, the authority to use the supplementary information of the telephone number for each user stored in the telephone number information storage device 125 is referred to, and the use of the supplementary information of the telephone number called in step S121 is permitted. It is confirmed whether or not.

Here, since the user does not have the authority to use the incidental information of the telephone number called in step S121, the use of the incidental information of the telephone number is not permitted, and the incidental information of the telephone number is not notified. Then, the incoming call is stopped, and this processing ends. Alternatively, when the connection is not permitted, the user who has the authority to connect another line may wait for the connection and continue the incoming call. In this case, the process returns to step S122.

As described above, in the method of limiting the use of the telephone device according to the twelfth embodiment, a plurality of telephone number information and the use authority of each user of the telephone number information are stored in the storage device 125 in advance, An incoming call is received from the line (step S121), a user of the telephone device is specified (step S122), and telephone number information prestored in the storage device 125 and use of this telephone number information are specified for the identified user. Based on the usage authority of each person, it is confirmed whether or not the called telephone number has the usage authority (steps S123 and S124), and based on this result, the notification of the telephone number information is restricted. (Steps S124 to S12
6) Therefore, it is possible to apply various restrictions to reading and notification using preset restriction elements.

[0178]

As described above, according to the present invention, in the telephone device provided with the input means for designating the telephone number to be called and the calling means for making the call with the telephone number designated by the input means, Specifying means for specifying the user of this telephone device,
Calling authority storing means for storing the calling authority of the telephone number for each user, and the calling authority for the telephone number designated by the input means based on the calling authority stored in the calling authority storing means Is provided with a confirmation means for confirming the user specified by the specifying means, and a limiting means for restricting the calling of the calling means based on the result of the checking means. It is possible to limit the telephone number of the calling party, specify the appropriate destination for each user, and minimize the damage even if the telephone device is used without permission. It is possible to provide a telephone device having an excellent effect of being able to do so.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing a telephone device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing a telephone device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing a telephone device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram showing a telephone device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram showing a telephone device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic block diagram showing a telephone device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a method of restricting use of a telephone device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a method of limiting use of a telephone device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a method of restricting use of a telephone device according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a method of restricting use of a telephone device according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a method of restricting use of a telephone device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a method of restricting use of a telephone device according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 telephone devices 11 Input means 12 Identification means 13 Calling means 15 Calling authority storage means 17 Confirmation means 18 Limitation means 20 telephone devices 21 Input means 22 Identification means 23 Calling means 24 Notification means 26 Telephone number information storage means 29 reading means 30 telephone equipment 31 Input means 32 identification means 33 Calling means 34 Notification means 35 calling authority storage means 36 Telephone number information storage means 37 Confirmation means 39 reading means 40 telephone equipment 41 Connection means 42 Receiving means 43 identification means 45 Connection authority storage means 47 Confirmation means 48 restriction means 50 telephone equipment 52 Receiving means 53 Identification means 54 Notification means 56 Telephone number information storage means 57 Confirmation means 59 reading means 60 telephone equipment 62 identification means 62 incoming call means 63 Identification means 64 notification means 66 telephone number information storage means 67 Confirmation means 69 reading means 71 selection means 75 Call authority memory device 86 Telephone number information storage device 95 Calling authority storage device 96 telephone number information storage device 105 connection authority storage device 115 telephone number information storage device 125 telephone number information storage device

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A telephone device comprising an input means for designating a telephone number to be called and a calling means for making a call with the telephone number designated by the input means, wherein a user of the telephone device is specified. The specifying means, the calling authority storing means for storing the calling authority of the telephone number for each user, and the telephone number specified by the input means based on the calling authority stored in the calling authority storing means Calling authority of
A telephone device comprising: a confirming unit for confirming the user identified by the identifying unit; and a limiting unit for limiting a call made by the calling unit based on the result of the confirming unit. 2. A telephone device having a notifying means for notifying telephone number information, storing a specifying unit for identifying a user of the telephone device, telephone number information, and an authority to use the telephone number information for each user. Based on the telephone number information storing means and the use authority stored in the telephone number information storing means, the telephone number information having the use authority of the user specified by the specifying means is read from the phone number information storing means. A telephone device, comprising: reading means, wherein the notifying means notifies the telephone number information read by the reading means. 3. Input means for designating a telephone number to be called, calling means for making a call with the telephone number designated by this input means, telephone number information, and notifying means for notifying this telephone number information. In the provided telephone device, a specifying means for specifying the user of the telephone device, a calling authority storing means for storing the calling authority of the telephone number for each user, and a calling authority stored in the calling authority storing means. Based on the call authority, the call authority of the telephone number specified by the input means is
Confirmation means for confirming the user identified by the identification means, telephone number information storage means for storing telephone number information and authority to use this telephone number information for each user, and stored in this telephone number information storage means Read out means for reading out from the telephone number information storage means phone number information for which the user has the use authority specified by the specifying means based on the use authority, and the telephone number information read by this read means. The telephone device characterized in that the notification means notifies. 4. A telephone device comprising an incoming call means for receiving an incoming call from a line and a connecting means for connecting the line to an incoming call by the incoming call means, and specifying means for specifying a user of the telephone device. And a connection authority storing means for storing the authority of the line connection for the called number for each user, and the telephone number of the telephone number called by the receiving means based on the authority of the line connection stored in the connection authority storing means. Confirming means for confirming the authority of line connection for the user identified by the identifying means, and limiting means for limiting the connection of the line to the incoming call to the telephone device based on the result of the confirming means. Telephone device equipped with. 5. A telephone device comprising an incoming call means for receiving an incoming call from a line, a telephone number called by the incoming call means, and a notifying means for notifying the telephone number information. Based on the specifying means for specifying, the telephone number information and the telephone number information storage means for storing the telephone number information and the use authority for each user of the telephone number information, the incoming call is based on the use authority stored in the telephone number information storage means. Confirmation to confirm whether or not the same telephone number as the telephone number called by the means is stored in the telephone number information storage means and whether or not the user specified by the specifying means has the usage right Means and a reading means for reading the telephone number information having the use authority from the telephone number information storage means based on the result of the confirmation means, and the telephone number information read by the reading means is forwarded. A telephone device characterized in that the notification means notifies. 6. A telephone device comprising an incoming call means for receiving an incoming call from a line, a telephone number called by the incoming call means, and a notifying means for notifying the telephone number information. Specifying means for specifying, a plurality of telephone number information for one telephone number and a telephone number information storing means for storing the use authority of each telephone number information for each user, and the use stored in this telephone number information storing means Based on the authority, whether or not the same telephone number as the telephone number called by the incoming call means is stored in the telephone number information storage means, and the usage right of the user specified by the specifying means is Confirming means for confirming whether or not there is, and based on the result of this confirming means, the telephone number information authorized by the user specified by the specifying means is stored in the telephone number information storing means. There are multiple A selection means for selecting from the telephone number information and a reading means for reading the telephone number information selected by the selection means from the telephone number information storage means are provided, and the telephone number information read by the reading means is provided. A telephone device, wherein the notifying means notifies. 7. A telephone number calling authority for each user is previously stored in a storage device, a telephone number to be called is specified, a user of the telephone device is specified, and the specified user is Based on the calling authority of the telephone number for each user stored in the storage device, it is confirmed whether or not the designated telephone number has the calling authority, and the calling is restricted based on this result. A method for restricting the use of a telephone device characterized by the above. 8. Telephone number information and usage authority for each user of this telephone number information are stored in a storage device in advance, a user of the telephone device is specified, and a telephone stored in advance for this specified user is stored. Based on the number information and the authority to use this telephone number information for each user, it is confirmed whether or not there is an authority to use the designated telephone number, and based on this result, the reading of the telephone number information is restricted. A method of limiting the use of a telephone device, which comprises: 9. Telephone number information and usage authority for each user of this telephone number information are stored in a storage device in advance, an incoming call is made from a line, a user of the telephone device is specified, and the specified user is specified. Based on the telephone number information stored in advance in the storage device and the authority to use this telephone number information for each user, it is confirmed whether or not the called telephone number is authorized to use. Based on the above, a method of limiting use of a telephone device is characterized in that notification of the telephone number information is limited. 10. A line connection authority for a called number for each user is stored in a storage device in advance, an incoming call is made from a line, a user of a telephone device is specified, and the storage device is specified for the specified user. Based on the line connection authority for each user of the called number stored in advance, it is confirmed whether the called telephone number has the line connection authority, and based on this result, the incoming call A method for limiting the use of a telephone device, which comprises limiting the connection with a specified telephone number.