JP2004015755A - Analog circuit self-operated switching system and method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate telephone transmission via an optional network. <P>SOLUTION: An analog circuit self-operated switching system for a host device is connected to both an IP network and a public circuit network. The system is equipped with a communication switch 133 which exchanges a first analog circuit from a telephone 105 to an IP network 108 and a second analog circuit form the telephone l to a public circuit network 107 for each other; a memory 137 which stores a telephone No. for selecting the first analog circuit and a telephone No. for selecting the second analog circuit; and a telephone No. processing controller 138 which detects the telephone No. transmitted from the telephone and refers to the above detected telephone No. and the telephone No. stored in the above memory and controls the above telephone switch to select the first analog circuit described above and the second analog circuit described above, according to the group containing the accorded telephone No. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
[Industrial applications]
The present invention relates to an analog line free-running switching system that enables voice communication between an IP (Internet Protocol) network line telephone and a public line telephone. In particular, the present invention relates to a self-propelled switching system and method for an analog line that enables a dial-up from a general telephone to smoothly perform an IP telephone via an IP network and a telephone via a public line network and to save power by a wake-up function. About.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, broadband (ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)) IP networks have the advantage of being able to transfer a large amount of information at a high speed compared to a public line network, and have the advantage of being able to communicate at low rates for voice. An important point is a system that allows IP telephones.
[0003]
An IP telephone via an IP network can be a telephone call via a control device or a terminal device having an IP network / LAN (Local Area Network) interface (I / F), for example. A general telephone is directly connected, and is often switched mechanically from the beginning.
In the Internet in the recent broadband era, ADSL has become widespread. In the case of an ADSL modem, a general-purpose telephone is connected to a public line network by a splitter at the preceding stage, and a LAN interface in a host device is connected to an IP network. I have to.
[0004]
For this reason, a device that has a built-in modem for connecting to a public line network and a LAN interface (I / F) for connecting to an IP network, and is compatible with both networks has appeared.
As a technique in such a field, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3067130, there is a modem connection adapter for connecting a modem to a line accommodated in a private branch exchange. And a backup function for directly connecting to a public line network when an IP network is inconvenient, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-354071. 2. Description of the Related Art A technology that is an IP network that can use both an IP network and a public telephone network is well known.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional technology, it is inconvenient if either one of them, for example, is mainly connected to an IP network and a user needs a specific operation (such as inputting a specific telephone number) to switch to a public line network. Problem.
In addition, there is a problem that, when an emergency call is made (110, 119, etc.), a call may not be made due to quality deterioration when passing through an IP network.
[0006]
In other words, there is a problem in the operation procedure for making a telephone call that the user cannot make a call to the public line network or to the IP network without being conscious of the user.
In addition, there is a problem that line switching control cannot be performed unless the host device is turned on by turning on the power.
[0007]
Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention does not require a specific operation for the user to make a telephone call via any network, is possible without specific consciousness, it is possible to reliably call even in an emergency, It is an object of the present invention to provide an analog line free-running switching system and method that enables a telephone call via an IP network even when a host device is not activated when making a call via an IP network.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides an analog line free-running switch for a host device connected to both an IP network for transferring digital signals including voice information and a public line network for transmitting analog signals including voice information. A communication switch for exchanging a first analog line from a telephone to the IP network and a second analog line from the telephone to the public network; and selecting the first analog line. A telephone number for storing a telephone number for selecting the second analog line for each group, a memory unit for detecting a telephone number transmitted from the telephone, and storing the detected telephone number and the memory in the memory. The first analog line, or the first analog line, or Providing analog line self switching system, comprising a telephone number processing control unit for controlling the call switching so as to select one of two analog line.
[0009]
That is, the telephone number processing control unit selects the first analog line when the detected telephone number is included in the group of telephone numbers for selecting the first analog line, and detects the detected telephone number. When the telephone number is included in a group of telephone numbers for selecting the second analog line, the communication switch is controlled to select the second analog line.
[0010]
By this means, connection to the IP network as an IP telephone and connection to the public line network as a public telephone can be made by dial-up from a general telephone, and the user needs to take a specific operation (action). It is possible to provide an environment in which an IP telephone function can be used and an environment in which a normal public line telephone function can be used, without the need to be conscious of a conventional telephone call.
[0011]
As an actual line switching operation, it is possible to switch to a network by distinguishing between a telephone number of an IP telephone and a telephone number of a public line telephone.
The telephone number processing control unit selects the first analog line when receiving from the IP network, and selects the second analog line when receiving from the public line network. The call switch is controlled as described above.
[0012]
By this means, even when receiving a telephone call, an environment in which the IP telephone function can be used without the user's consciousness of making a conventional telephone call so that the user does not need to take a specific operation (action), a normal public line It is possible to provide an environment where the telephone function can be used.
Further, the host device has a wake-up function, and the telephone number processing control unit activates the wake-up function when the off-hook of the telephone is detected.
[0013]
By this means, even if the host device is not turned on for power saving, the wake-up function is started by detecting the off-hook of the telephone, and the host device is turned on. You can call.
Further, the telephone number processing control unit is configured to select the first analog line when the caller number is new or changed when the caller number is received from the IP network. Register and update the caller number stored in the memory unit on the group side, if received from the public line network, if the caller number is new or changed, A caller number stored in the memory unit on the group side for selecting the second analog line is registered and updated.
[0014]
By this means, once a call is received from the IP network or public line network, the telephone number is listed or registered by the caller ID, and the list is confirmed the next time the call is made from the telephone, and the IP telephone and the It is possible to automatically switch a public line telephone and make a call.
Further, when a call is made from the telephone to the IP network, if the telephone number is new or changed, the memory on the group side for selecting the first analog line is used. The telephone number stored in the telephone number is registered and updated. If a call is made from the telephone to the public line network, the telephone number is new or if the telephone number is changed, the second telephone number is changed. The telephone number stored in the memory unit on the group side for selecting the analog line is registered and updated.
[0015]
By this means, once a telephone call is made from the telephone to the IP network and the public line network, the telephone number is listed or registered, and the list is confirmed the next time a call is made from the telephone, and the IP telephone and the public line are checked. It is possible to automatically switch calls and make outgoing calls.
Further, the host device performs collective registration of telephone numbers in the group of the memory unit and individual update.
[0016]
By this means, registration and update management of the memory unit are facilitated.
Further, when a call is made from the telephone, the group of caller numbers stored in the memory unit for selecting the first analog line is stored in the memory unit for selecting the second analog line. The group of caller numbers stored in the memory unit is selected in order to select the second analog line, and the group of caller numbers is searched prior to the stored group of caller numbers. In order to select a line, a search is made prior to a group of caller numbers stored in the memory unit.
[0017]
By this means, when making a telephone call by switching networks, it is possible to select a user for a search target and secure the feeling of making a conventional telephone call.
Further, the caller ID stored in the memory unit on the group side for selecting the first analog line is further divided into a plurality of groups according to functions and prioritized, and priority is given to a call from the telephone. The phone numbers of the group are searched in order.
[0018]
By this means, it is possible to facilitate the search by the user and secure the feeling of making a conventional telephone call.
Furthermore, the caller numbers stored in the memory unit on the group side for selecting the second analog line are further divided into a plurality of groups according to functions and prioritized, and when calling from the telephone, Group phone numbers are searched by priority.
[0019]
By this means, it is possible to further facilitate the search by the user and secure the feeling of making a conventional telephone call.
Furthermore, the selection order of the telephone numbers stored in each of the groups of the memory unit is determined according to the incoming / outgoing / incoming / outgoing information of the telephone set, which includes actual numerical values such as incoming call frequency, actual incoming / accessed outgoing call ratio, and the like. Can be
[0020]
By this means, it is possible to further facilitate the search by the user and secure the feeling of making a conventional telephone call.
Further, an emergency telephone number is stored in the group of the memory unit for selecting the second analog line.
By this means, in an emergency, a public telephone network is used instead of an IP network, so that it is possible to make a telephone call reliably.
[0021]
Further, a group of caller numbers stored in the memory unit for selecting the first analog line and a caller number stored in the memory unit for selecting the second analog line. The group contains the same caller ID.
By this means, it is possible to use the public line network when the IP network is not connected.
[0022]
Further, the memory unit temporarily stores a caller number at the time of an incoming call and a telephone number at the time of a call, and registers and updates a new telephone number and a changed telephone number.
By this means, it is possible to determine whether the caller number at the time of the incoming call and the telephone number at the time of the call are new or changed.
Further, the telephone number processing control unit detects a caller number upon reception from the public line network, converts the caller ID from analog to digital, temporarily stores the same in the memory unit, and sets a telephone number when calling from the telephone. The number is detected, converted from analog to digital, and temporarily stored in the memory unit.
[0023]
By this means, the caller number and telephone number are processed as digital information, so that storage in the memory unit, new registration, and update become possible.
Further, the present invention provides a method for self-propelled switching of an analog circuit of a host device connected to both an IP network for transferring a digital signal including voice information and a public line network for transmitting an analog signal including voice information. Exchanging a first analog line to the IP network with the second analog line from the telephone, selecting a telephone number for selecting the first analog line, selecting the second analog line Storing the telephone numbers for each group, detecting the telephone numbers transmitted from the telephone, collating the detected telephone numbers with the telephone numbers stored in the memory, Selecting one of the first analog line and the second analog line in accordance with a group including a number. To provide an analog line self-propelled exchange wherein the Rukoto.
[0024]
By this means, similarly to the above invention, dial-up from a general telephone enables connection to an IP network as an IP telephone and connection to a public line network as a public telephone so that the user can perform a specific operation. It is possible to provide an environment in which the IP telephone function can be used and an environment in which a normal public line telephone function can be used without being conscious of a conventional telephone call such that it is not necessary to take (action).
[0025]
As an actual line switching operation, it is possible to switch to a network by distinguishing between a telephone number of an IP telephone and a telephone number of a public line telephone.
[0026]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a self-propelled analog line switching system according to the present invention, which is connected to a network.
As shown in this figure, a PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) 107 for transmitting an analog signal including voice information, and an IP network (ISP (Internet Service Provider)) 108 for transmitting a digital signal including voice information. Are connected to a plurality of hosts (Home Server) devices 103, and the host devices 103 can be connected to the line by sharing the public line network 107 and the IP network 108, and can be dialed up from a general telephone set via the public line network 107. Connection as an IP phone and a connection as an IP phone via the IP network 108, so that the user does not need to take a specific action, and is aware of a conventional telephone call. Without environmental IP telephone function via IP network 108 is used and, when not available, the environment for a telephone connection through conventional public line network 107, as described below, to achieve.
[0027]
An analog line switching unit 101 and a LAN line unit 102 are mounted on the host device 103 as a board, and a telephone (extension) 105 is connected to the analog line switching unit 101.
The analog line switching unit 101 is equipped with an analog line switching function and is connected to the public line network 107 via an analog two-line (RJ (Registered Jack) 11 I / F) public line (outside line). It is equipped with a private branch exchange function having a function of performing voice communication by converting voice information into digital signals, and is connected to the IP network 108.
[0028]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the analog circuit switching unit 101 in FIG. 1, showing an example of switching operation of line communication between the public line network 107 and the IP network 108 by using a telephone number.
As shown in the figure, a call switch 133 is provided in the analog line switching unit 101. The call switch 133 is connected to the public line network 107 via a general public line (external line) circuit 132 which is an analog office line. Then, it is connected to a general telephone 105 via a general telephone (extension) circuit 134.
[0029]
The general public line (outside line) circuit 132 is provided with a ring signal processing unit 161 and an originating ID modem signal processing unit 162, and the ring signal processing unit 161 outputs a caller number notified from the public line network 107. The calling ID modem signal processing unit 162 is equipped with a Codec (Coder / Decoder) circuit and is used for analog-to-digital conversion of the caller ID received by the ring signal processing unit 161. As a result, since the caller number is processed as digital information, storage in the memory unit, new registration, and update become possible.
[0030]
The general telephone (extension) circuit 134 is provided with an SLIC (Subscriber Line Interface Circuit) circuit unit 163 and a Call ID signal processing unit 164. The SLIC circuit unit 163 is used to receive a telephone number transmitted from the telephone 105. The Call ID signal processing unit 164 is equipped with a Codec circuit and is used for analog-to-digital conversion of the telephone number received by the SLIC circuit unit 163. As a result, the telephone number is processed as digital information, so that it can be stored in the memory unit, newly registered, and updated.
[0031]
The call switch 133 receives an identification information / control signal based on a telephone number and exchanges an analog line via the public line network 107 or the IP network 108. That is, a call from the general telephone set 105 is switched to the public line network 107. The connection is switched to the connection to the telephone call of the IP network 108 or the connection to the call of the IP network 108, and the telephone call from the public line network 107 or the call from the IP network 108 is connected to the telephone 105.
[0032]
Further, the analog circuit switching unit 101 is provided with a memory unit 137. The memory unit 137 is used to list (register) telephone numbers via the public line network 107 and via the IP network 108. The memory 137a is divided into a memory 137a of group 1, a memory 137b of group 2, and a memory 137c of group 3, and the memory unit 137a temporarily stores, for example, a caller number at the time of an incoming call and a telephone number at the time of an outgoing call. The memory unit 137b is used to store a transfer destination telephone number to the IP network 108, and the memory unit 137c is used to store a transfer destination telephone number to the public line network 107. In this way, it is divided into tables and used to group and register forwarding phone numbers. It is.
[0033]
Further, the analog line switching unit 101 is provided with a telephone number processing control unit 138, and the telephone number processing control unit 138 includes a calling ID modem signal processing unit 162 of the general public line (outside line) circuit 132, a telephone call switch 133, The call ID signal processing unit 164, the memory unit 137, and the LAN line unit 102 of the telephone (extension) circuit 134 are connected to the calling ID modem signal processing unit 162, the Call ID signal processing unit 164, and the information from the LAN line unit 102. The call switch 133 and the memory unit 137 are controlled based on this.
[0034]
Under the control of the memory unit 137, the telephone number processing control unit 138 detects the information of the caller number in the ring signal processing unit 161 and receives the information of the caller ID in the calling ID modem signal processing unit 162 when the caller ID is received through the public line network 107. After the number is converted into a digital signal by analog-digital conversion, the number is input, a processing program for analyzing, registering, and controlling the input caller number is executed, and the caller number at the time of an incoming call is stored in the memory section 137a of the memory section 137. If the caller number or the telephone number is a new number or an update number, it is registered / updated in the table of the memory unit 137c because it is group 3 of the public line network 107.
[0035]
In the case of reception from the IP network 108 via the LAN line unit 102, registration / update of the caller number is performed in the table of the memory unit 137b of the group 2 in the same manner as described above.
In this way, once a call is received from the IP network 108 and the public line network 107, the telephone number is listed or registered according to the caller number, and the list is checked the next time a call is made from the telephone 105. It is possible to automatically switch between an IP telephone and a public line telephone to make a call.
[0036]
Next, in the control of the memory unit 137, the telephone number processing control unit 138 detects the telephone number by the SLIC circuit unit 163 and the Call ID signal processing unit 164 when the telephone number is transmitted from the telephone 105. A digital signal is input after being converted into a digital signal by analog-digital conversion, and it is detected where a telephone number that matches the input telephone number and the telephone number table in the memory 137b and the memory 137c of the memory unit 137 is located. If it is in the memory 137b, the identification information / control signal for switching by telephone number is output to the call switch 133 so that the connection is made via the IP network 108, and the connection to the IP network 108 is performed by switching the call switch 133. Make a request to
[0037]
If there is a matching telephone number in the memory unit 137c, a request is made so that the call switch 133 is switched so that the call goes through the public line network 107.
Further, in the control of the memory unit 137, when the telephone number is transmitted from the telephone set 105, the telephone number processing control unit 138 temporarily stores the telephone number in the memory unit 137a of the memory unit 137, Is a new number or an updated number, and if the call is to the public line network 107, registration / update is performed in the table of the memory unit 137c that is group 3, and if the call is to the IP network 108, it is group 2. The registration / update is performed in the table of the memory unit 137b.
[0038]
In this way, once a call is made from the telephone 105 to the IP network 108 and the public line network 107, the telephone numbers are listed or registered, and the list is confirmed the next time the telephone 105 makes a call, It is possible to automatically switch between an IP phone and a public line phone to make a call.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the call switch 133 in FIG. As shown in the figure, the call switch 133 includes an analog line switching unit 112, a host-side switching unit 113, and a power supply / Ring generation circuit unit 114.
[0039]
The analog line switching unit 112 is used to connect / disconnect an analog line between the general telephone (extension) circuit 134 and the general public line (external line) circuit 132, and the LINE I / F is used at the output side. The circuit is connected to a general public line (external line) circuit 132 via an input side and connected to a general telephone (internal line) circuit 134 via a TEL side I / F.
[0040]
The host-side switching unit 113 is used to connect and disconnect an analog line between the LAN line unit 102 and the general public line (external line) circuit 132 or the general telephone (internal line) circuit 134.
When a telephone call is made from the telephone set 105 via the IP network 108, the analog line switching unit 112 and the host-side switching unit 113 are linked in response to a request from the telephone number processing control unit 138, that is, the analog line switching unit 112. As a result, the analog line between the general telephone (extension) circuit 134 and the general public line (external line) circuit 132 is disconnected, the host-side switching unit 113 is switched to the general telephone (extension) circuit 134 side, and the general telephone (extension) ) Circuit is connected to an analog line between the LAN circuit unit 102 of the host device 103 and the telephone set 105 is connected to the IP network 108. In this way, switching from the analog line from the telephone 105 to the public line network 107 to the analog line from the telephone 105 to the IP network 108 is performed.
[0041]
Similarly, when there is a telephone call from the telephone set 105 via the public line network 107, the exchange is performed in a manner opposite to the above.
When a telephone call is received via the IP network 108 via the host device 103, switching from the analog line from the telephone 105 to the public network 107 to the analog line from the telephone 105 to the IP network 108 is performed. Is
Similarly, when a call is received via the public line network 107, the exchange is performed in a manner opposite to the above.
[0042]
An analog line between the LAN line unit 102 and the general public line (external line) circuit 132 is selected by the host-side switching unit 113, and voice and data on the public line network 107 can be communicated to the host device 103. It is possible.
The power supply / Ring generation circuit unit 114 has a wake up function for turning on the power of the host device 103, and turns on the wake up function when the telephone 105 is off-hook.
[0043]
Note that even when the host apparatus 103 is not turned on, the analog circuit switching unit 101 can be switched on the board in consideration of power saving. Via the (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus, supply is made to a circuit section on the board of the analog circuit switching section 101 that enables the Wake Up function operation and a circuit section that is required to be constantly supplied with power. Is
[0044]
In the power supply / Ring generation circuit section 114, regarding the method of supplying power to the general telephone set 105, the telephone set 105 and the public line network 107 can be directly connected even when the host device 103 is not turned on.
As described above, switching to the analog line switching unit 112, the host-side switching unit 113, and the power supply / Ring generation circuit unit 114 is performed under the control of the telephone number processing control unit 138.
[0045]
The telephone number processing control unit 138 detects an off-hook of the telephone set 105 via the general telephone (extension) circuit 134, and as a result, even if the host apparatus 103 is not turned on, power supply / Ring is generated. The Wake Up function of the host device 103 is operated by the circuit unit 114, the startup power is turned on, and the IP telephone via the IP network 108 is enabled.
[0046]
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a group table in which transfer destination telephone numbers (including identification numbers) registered in the memory unit 137 of FIG. 2 are registered.
As shown in FIG. 7A, the caller number received from the public line network 107 and the IP network 108 and the telephone number transmitted from the telephone 105 are temporarily stored in the memory unit 137a of the group 1 in the memory unit 137. You.
[0047]
This temporary storage makes it possible to determine whether the caller number at the time of the incoming call and the telephone number at the time of the call are new or changed.
As shown in FIG. 3B, when the caller number from the IP network 108 and the telephone number to be transmitted from the telephone 105 to the IP network 108 are new or changed, the information is received by the memory unit 137b. The registered caller number and telephone number to be transmitted are newly registered and updated.
[0048]
As shown in FIG. 9C, when the caller number from the public line network 107 and the telephone number to be transmitted from the telephone set 105 to the public line network 107 are new or changed, the memory unit 137c is used. Is newly registered and updated.
The emergency telephone numbers, for example, “110” and “119” are registered in the memory 137c of the group 3 in advance. In this way, in an emergency, the public telephone network is used instead of the IP network, so that it is possible to make a telephone call reliably.
[0049]
The same telephone number may be registered in the memory unit 137b of the group 2 and the memory unit 137c of the group 3. This makes it possible to use the public line network when the IP network is not connected.
In this case, when calling from the telephone set 105, the telephone number processing control unit 138 may preferentially search for the group to the IP network 108, and conversely, the group to the public line network 107 may be searched. The search may be performed with priority. This is to allow the user to make a selection and secure the feeling of making a conventional telephone call.
[0050]
Further, the group 2 and the group 3 are divided into a plurality of groups according to their functions, and priorities are assigned to the groups as priority 1, 2 and 3, respectively. Group 2 and Group 3 priority 2 are classified as workplace-related, Group 2 and Group 3 priority 3 as business-related, etc., and when a call is made from the telephone 105, the telephone number of the group of priority 1 is changed to another group. , So that the user is searched for priority. This is to ensure the feeling of making a conventional telephone call.
[0051]
If the priority 1 group does not correspond, the telephone number of the priority 2 group is used for the search, and such processing is repeated to determine the corresponding group.
Further, in order to enable the search / update of the telephone number in each group of the memory unit 137b and the memory unit 137c of the memory unit 137, the reception frequency, the ratio of the actual incoming / accessed outgoing call, and the like are determined. The order of selection is determined in accordance with the outgoing / incoming / outgoing information of the telephone 105, which is composed of the actual numerical values, so that the convenience of the user is achieved. This is to ensure the feeling of making a conventional telephone call.
[0052]
Further, in determining the selection order, the memory unit 137 is automatically updated in a predetermined procedure with reference to the past incoming frequency, the actual numerical value of the ratio of the actual incoming / accessed calls, and the like, and the convenience of the user is improved. It is done as planned. This is to ensure the feeling of making a conventional telephone call.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a series of operations when the telephone 105 makes a call. As shown in the figure, in step S201, a call is made from a general telephone set 105.
[0053]
In step S202, the telephone number to be transmitted is detected by the telephone number processing control unit 138.
In step S203, the caller number stored in the memory unit 137 corresponding to the detected telephone number is collated (searched) by the telephone number processing control unit 138.
In step S204, it is determined whether there is a matching number. If there is no matching telephone number, the process proceeds to step S206.
[0054]
If there is a matching number in step S205, it is determined whether the telephone number is an emergency telephone. If it is an emergency call, the process proceeds to step S208.
In step S206, the telephone number is temporarily stored in the memory unit 137a of the memory unit 137, and is registered and updated in the memory unit 137b or the memory unit 137c. In step S207, it is determined whether the telephone number is an IP telephone via the IP network 108. If the telephone number is an IP telephone, the process proceeds to step S209.
[0055]
In step S208, the telephone number processing control unit 138 performs connection processing to the public line network 107, and the processing ends.
In step S209, it is determined whether or not the power of the host device 103 capable of making an IP telephone is on and in a start-up operation state. In the case of the starting operation state, the process proceeds to step S211.
[0056]
If the power is not turned on in step S210, the power of the host device 103 is turned on by detecting the off-hook of the telephone 105, or the Wake Up function is operated.
In step S211, connection processing to the IP network 108 is performed by the telephone number processing control unit 138, and the processing ends.
[0057]
Therefore, according to the present invention, dial-up from a general telephone enables connection to an IP network as an IP telephone and connection to a public line network as a public line telephone, and allows a user to perform a specific operation (action). ), It is possible to provide an environment where the IP telephone function can be used and an environment where the normal public line telephone function can be used without being conscious of a conventional telephone call.
[0058]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of a modification of the analog circuit switching unit 101 in FIG. 2, in which the host device 103 performs batch registration and update of the memory unit 137.
As shown in the figure, an interface (I / F) unit 165 is provided between the LAN line unit 102 and the telephone number processing control unit 138, and the interface unit 165 is connected to the LAN line unit from the IP network 108 as described above. In the case of reception via the PC 102, the caller ID is registered / updated in the table of the memory unit 137b of the group 2 and further registered in a batch from the LAN line unit 102 of the host device 103 using a telephone number list or individually. Can be updated.
[0059]
This facilitates registration and update management of the memory unit 137.
In the present invention, the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 can be variously modified in accordance with the gist described in the claims, and the present invention does not exclude these.
[0060]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, a telephone number for exchanging a first analog line from a telephone to an IP network and a second analog line from a telephone and selecting the first analog line. Storing a telephone number for selecting a second analog line for each group, detecting a telephone number originating from the telephone, collating the detected telephone number with a telephone number stored in a memory, Since either the first analog line or the second analog line is selected according to the group including the matched telephone number, dial-up from a general telephone to an IP network as an IP telephone Connection to a public line network as a public line telephone, allowing users to connect to a conventional telephone without having to take specific actions (actions). That in a sense, without consciousness, it is possible to provide the environment, the environment that you can use the normal public line telephone function that you can use the IP phone function.
[0061]
In addition, as an actual line switching operation, switching to a network can be performed by distinguishing between a telephone number of an IP telephone and a telephone number of a public line telephone.
Further, the host device has a wake-up function, and the telephone number processing control unit activates the wake-up function by detecting the off-hook of the telephone. Even if it is not, the wake-up function is activated by the detection of the off-hook of the telephone and the activation power is turned on to the host device, so that the IP telephone to the IP network becomes possible.
[0062]
Furthermore, since the emergency telephone number is stored in the group of the memory unit for selecting the second analog line, in the event of an emergency, the telephone line is used instead of the IP network. Becomes possible.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an analog circuit free-running switching system according to the present invention, which is connected to a network.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of the analog circuit switching unit 101 in FIG. 1, in which line communication between a public line network 107 and an IP network 108 is exchanged by a telephone number.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a call switch 133 in FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a group table in which transfer destination telephone numbers (including identification numbers) registered in a memory unit 137 of FIG. 2 are registered.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a series of operations performed when a telephone 105 makes a call.
6 is a block diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of a modified example of the analog circuit switching unit 101 in FIG. 2, in which the host device 103 performs batch registration and update of the memory unit 137.
[Explanation of symbols]
101: Analog circuit switching unit
102 LAN line section
103: Host device
105 ... telephone
107: Public line network
108 ... IP network
113: Host-side switching unit
112 ... Analog line switching unit
114 ... Power supply / Ring generation circuit
132 ... General public line (outside line) circuit
133: Call switch
134… General telephone (extension) circuit
137, 137a, 137b, 137c ... memory unit
138: telephone number processing control unit
161 ring signal processing unit
162: originating ID modem signal processing unit
163 ... SLIC circuit section
164: Call ID signal processing unit
165 interface unit

Claims (17)

In a self-running analog circuit switching system of a host device connected to both an IP network for transferring a digital signal including voice information and a public line network for transmitting an analog signal including voice information,
A communication switch for exchanging a first analog line from a telephone to the IP network and a second analog line from the telephone to the public network; and a telephone number for selecting the first analog line. A memory unit for storing, by group, telephone numbers for selecting the second analog line;
Detecting a telephone number transmitted from the telephone, collating the detected telephone number with a telephone number stored in the memory, and, according to a group including the coincident telephone number, the first analog A telephone number processing control unit that controls the telephone call switch so that either the line or the second analog line is selected. The telephone number processing control unit selects the first analog line when the detected telephone number is included in a group of telephone numbers for selecting the first analog line, and 2. The communication switch according to claim 1, wherein when the telephone number is included in a group of telephone numbers for selecting the second analog line, the communication switch is controlled to select the second analog line. Analog circuit self-propelled switching system described in 1. The telephone number processing control unit selects the first analog line when receiving from the IP network, and selects the second analog line when receiving from the public line network. The self-propelled analog line switching system according to claim 1, wherein the communication switch is controlled as described above. 2. The self-propelled analog line according to claim 1, wherein the host device has a wake-up function, and the telephone number processing control unit activates the wake-up function when the off-hook of the telephone is detected. Exchange system. The telephone number processing control unit, when receiving from the IP network, when the caller number is new or has been changed, the group side for selecting the first analog line Register and update the caller number stored in the memory section of the above, if the caller number has been received from the public line network, if the caller number is new or changed, the 2. The analog line self-propelled switching system according to claim 1, wherein a caller number stored in the memory unit on the group side for selecting the second analog line is registered and updated. If a call is made from the telephone to the IP network, if the telephone number is new or has been changed, it is stored in the memory unit on the group side for selecting the first analog line. The stored telephone number is registered and updated, and when a call is made from the telephone to the public line network, the telephone number is new or when the telephone number is changed, the second analog The analog line self-propelled switching system according to claim 1, wherein a telephone number stored in the memory unit on a group side for selecting a line is registered and updated. 2. The self-propelled analog line switching system according to claim 1, wherein the host device collectively registers and updates telephone numbers in the group of the memory unit. When calling from the telephone, a group of caller numbers stored in the memory unit for selecting the first analog line is stored in the memory unit for selecting the second analog line. The caller number group stored in the memory unit in order to select the second analog line is searched for in preference to the caller number group having the first analog line. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein a search is made prior to a group of caller numbers stored in the memory unit for selection. The caller number stored in the memory unit on the group side for selecting the first analog line is further divided into a plurality of groups according to functions and prioritized, and the priorities are set when calling from the telephone. The system according to claim 1, wherein a telephone number of the group is searched. The caller ID stored in the memory unit on the side of the group for selecting the second analog line is further divided into a plurality of groups according to functions and prioritized. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein a telephone number of the group is searched. The selection order of the telephone numbers stored in each of the groups of the memory unit is determined in accordance with the outgoing / incoming / outgoing information of the telephone set including actual numerical values such as an incoming call frequency, a ratio of an actual incoming / accessed outgoing call. The analog line self-propelled switching system according to claim 1, characterized in that: 2. The self-running analog line switching system according to claim 1, wherein an emergency telephone number is stored in the group of the memory unit for selecting the second analog line. A group of caller numbers stored in the memory unit for selecting the first analog line and a group of caller numbers stored in the memory unit for selecting the second analog line; 2. The analog line free-running switching system according to claim 1, wherein the same includes the same caller number. The memory unit according to claim 1, wherein the memory unit temporarily stores a caller number at the time of an incoming call and a telephone number at the time of a call, and registers and updates a new telephone number and a changed telephone number. The described analog circuit self-propelled switching system. 15. The telephone number processing control unit according to claim 14, wherein the telephone number processing control unit detects a caller number at the time of reception from the public line network, converts the caller number from analog to digital, and temporarily stores it in the memory unit. Analog line self-propelled switching system. The analog telephone according to claim 14, wherein the telephone number processing control unit detects a telephone number when making a call from the telephone, converts the telephone number from analog to digital, and temporarily stores it in the memory unit. Line self-propelled switching system. In a method for self-propelled switching of an analog circuit of a host device connected to both an IP network for transferring a digital signal including voice information and a public network for transmitting an analog signal including voice information,
Exchanging a first analog line from a telephone to the IP network and the second analog line from the telephone;
Storing a telephone number for selecting the first analog line and a telephone number for selecting the second analog line for each group;
Detecting a telephone number transmitted from the telephone, collating the detected telephone number with a telephone number stored in the memory, and, according to a group including the coincident telephone number, the first analog Selecting either one of the line and the second analog line.

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