JP2008034999A - Telephone system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a telephone system which enables the user to use a master unit while moving outside, etc. by connecting a mobile terminal which can use a mobile communication network to the master unit and which can make contact with the same user. <P>SOLUTION: The telephone system comprises a master unit module 8a including a connector 250b to which the mobile terminal 50 is connected which can be communicated by being connected to external communication equipment 51 and the mobile communication network, and a control unit 250a for controlling its own communication and operation; and an auxiliary unit module 8g including a voice input 251b, a voice output 251c, and a control unit 251a for controlling its own communication and operation. The base unit module 8a and the auxiliary unit module 8g are mutually connected via the customer premises network, and the auxiliary unit module 8g and the external communication equipment 51 can communicate with each other via the mobile terminal 50 connected to the master unit module 8a. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a home telephone system having a parent device and a child device.

Conventionally, a telephone system as shown in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-008886 (Patent Document 1) has been known. As shown in FIG. 22, this telephone system includes a master unit 400 connected to a fixed network, and a master unit 400 and a slave unit 401 connected to the fixed network. The slave unit 401 is connected via the master unit 400. You can make a call.
JP 11-008886 A

  However, in the above-described conventional telephone system disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-008886, since the base unit 400 is connected to a fixed network, it is not possible to use the base unit 400 while moving outdoors. I can't. In addition, when using a mobile terminal using a mobile communication network such as a mobile phone or PHS outdoors and communicating via the base unit 400 using a fixed network indoors, contact information to the user Is not unified, and confusion can arise.

  The present invention has been invented in view of the above-described background art, and its problem is that a portable terminal that can use a mobile communication network is connected to the parent device, so that the parent device moves while outdoors. It is possible to provide a telephone system that can use the mobile phone and unify the contact information to the user.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in the invention according to claim 1 of the present application, communication and operation of the own unit and a connection unit to which a portable terminal that can communicate by connecting to an external communication device and a mobile communication network is connected. A master unit module having a control unit for controlling, a slave unit module having a voice input unit, a voice output unit, and a control unit for controlling communication and operation of the host unit, the master unit module and the slave unit module; Are connected to each other via a home network, and the slave module and the external communication device can communicate with each other via a portable terminal connected to the master module.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 2 of the present application, in the telephone system according to claim 1, the handset module includes a receiving operation unit for a user to input an operation, and the receiving operation unit allows the base unit to be operated. It is characterized in that a mobile terminal connected to the module can be operated to make a call from an external communication device.

  The invention according to claim 3 of the present application is characterized in that in the telephone system according to claim 1 or 2, a plurality of handset modules are provided.

  The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that, in the telephone system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the mobile terminal connected to the master module is a mobile phone.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 5 of the present application, in the telephone system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the master unit module includes a voice input unit and a voice output unit, and the master unit is provided via a portable terminal. The module and the external communication device are capable of voice communication.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 6 of the present application, in the telephone system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the handset module includes a voice recognition unit, and an operation input for receiving is received by the voice recognition unit. It is characterized by being able to do.

  In the invention according to claim 7 of the present application, in the telephone system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, a plurality of handset modules are simultaneously connected to an external communication device via a portable terminal connected to the base unit module. It can be communicated with.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 8 of the present application, in the telephone system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the in-home network is embedded in the construction surface and wired in advance on the back side of the construction surface. The apparatus includes a plurality of gate devices connected to electric wires that transmit information signals, and the master unit module and the slave unit modules are supplied with power through the gate units and exchange information signals with each other. .

  Further, in the invention according to claim 9 of the present application, in the telephone system according to claim 8, the gate device is provided with a connection port connected to an electric wire for transmitting power and information signals, and the master unit module and the slave unit module. Is connected to the connection port provided in the gate device, and simultaneously establishes both the power supply from the gate device to the parent device module and the child device module and the signal transmission between the gate device and the parent device module and the child device module. The main unit module and the sub unit module are provided detachably with respect to the gate device.

  In the telephone system according to the first aspect of the present invention, since the mobile terminal that can use the mobile communication network is connected to the parent device, the parent device module can be used while moving outdoors. At the same time, the contact information to the user can be unified. Further, if the portable terminal is connected to the master unit module, it is possible to communicate with the external communication device using the indoor slave unit, so that it is not necessary to always carry the portable terminal.

  In the telephone system according to the second aspect of the present invention, in particular, since the handset module is provided with a receiving operation section for a user to input an operation, the receiving operation section is connected to the master module. It is possible to operate the mobile terminal and take a call from an external communication device even from a place away from the mobile terminal.

  In the telephone system according to the third aspect of the present invention, in particular, since a plurality of handset modules are provided, it is possible to communicate with an external communication device using the handset modules at a plurality of locations.

  In the telephone system according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in particular, since the portable terminal connected to the master module is a portable telephone, it is a portable terminal that many people have and does not limit the user as much as possible.

  In the telephone system according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in particular, the base unit module includes a voice input unit and a voice output unit, and the base unit module and the external communication device can perform voice communication via the portable terminal. Even if the portable terminal is not directly operated, the master module can be operated to perform voice communication with the external communication device.

  In the telephone system according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, in particular, the handset module includes a voice recognition unit, and the voice recognition unit can input an operation for reception. There is no need to perform the operation, and the operation can be easily performed according to the sound emitted by the user.

  In the telephone system according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, in particular, since a plurality of handset modules can simultaneously communicate with an external communication device via a portable terminal connected to the base unit module, only one-to-one communication is possible. 1-to-n communication is also possible.

  In the telephone system according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, in particular, power is supplied through a gate device embedded in the construction surface, and information signals are exchanged between the master module and the slave module. Therefore, the master unit module and the slave unit module can be easily installed anywhere where there is a gate device, and it is not necessary to secure power wiring and information lines again.

  In the telephone system according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, in particular, since the master unit module and the slave unit module are detachably provided to the gate device via the connector, the master unit module and the slave unit module are moved. It can be carried and used in the previous room, improving usability.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

  FIGS. 1-21 has shown the telephone system which is 1st embodiment corresponding to this-application Claims 1-9.

  This telephone system has a parent unit having a connection unit 250b to which a portable terminal 50 capable of communicating by connecting to an external communication device 51 and a mobile communication network is connected, and a control unit 250a for controlling communication and operation of the own device. A master module 8a, a voice input unit 251b, a voice output unit 251c, and a slave unit module 8g having a control unit 251a for controlling communication and operation of the host device. The master unit module 8a and the slave unit module 8g include The handset module 8g and the external communication device 51 can communicate with each other via the portable terminal 50 connected to each other via a home network and connected to the base module 8a. The slave unit module 8g includes a reception operation unit 250f for a user to input an operation, and the reception operation unit 250f operates the portable terminal 50 connected to the master unit module 8a to operate the external communication device. You can take a call from 51. In addition, a plurality of handset modules 8g are provided. The mobile terminal 50 connected to the parent device module 8a is a mobile phone. The base unit module 8a includes a voice input unit 250c and a voice output unit 250d, and the base unit module 8a and the external communication device 51 can perform voice communication via the portable terminal 50. Further, the handset module 8g includes a voice recognition unit 251d, and an operation input for reception can be performed by the voice recognition unit 251d. A plurality of slave unit modules 8g can simultaneously communicate with the external communication device 51 via the portable terminal 50 connected to the master unit module 8a. The home network includes a plurality of gate devices 3 that are embedded in the construction surface and are wired in advance on the back side of the construction surface and connected to electric wires that transmit power and information signals. The modules 8g are supplied with power through the gate device 3 and exchange information signals with each other. The gate device 3 is provided with a connection port connected to an electric wire for transmitting power and information signals, and the parent device module 8a and the child device module 8g are connected to a connection port provided in the gate device 3, and the gate device 3 is provided with a connector for simultaneously establishing power supply from 3 to the parent device module 8a and the child device module 8g and signal transmission between the gate device 3 and the parent device module 8a and the child device module 8g. And the subunit | mobile_unit module 8g is provided with respect to the gate apparatus 3 so that attachment or detachment is possible.

  Hereinafter, the telephone system of this embodiment will be described in more detail.

  The home network wiring system to which the telephone system of the present embodiment is applied is provided with one or more switch boxes 2 that are embedded and arranged at appropriate places in a building such as a house or a building as shown in FIG. The power line L1 and the information line L2 that are wired in advance in the wall surface between the switch boxes 2 are sent and wired, and for the switch box 2 at the start, the main breaker MB and the branch breaker BB in the wiring board 1 are routed. A power line L1 drawn indoors is introduced, and an information line L2 connected to the external Internet network NT via a gateway GW (with built-in router and hub) is introduced. Here, the switch box 2 is provided at a high position HP such as an indoor ceiling surface, the switch box 2 is provided at a middle position MP such as a wall surface at a height position recommended by a wall switch, etc. It is divided into those provided in the low position LP such as the wall surface and floor surface.

  These switch boxes 2 are standardized corresponding to a series of mounting frames 4 (see FIG. 8) to which, for example, three large square one-module embedded wiring devices standardized by JIS can be mounted. As shown in FIG. 7, the power line L1 and the information line L2 sent from the wiring board 1 or other switch box 2 are introduced from the upper part as shown in FIG. Power line L1 and information line L2 are derived. The body of the gate device 3 to which the basic function module 8 is connected is attached to each switch box 2 by the attachment frame 4.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the mounting frame 4 is provided with a window hole 4a for mounting an instrument at the center, and the front part of the instrument body to be mounted is fitted into the window hole 4a from the back, and the left and right frame pieces are fitted. The locked body provided on the both sides of the device main body is locked by the locking means provided on the device to fix the device main body. And the attachment screw | thread (not shown) penetrated to the attachment hole 4b provided in the up-and-down frame piece is fastened to the screw hole (not shown) of the switch box 2, and it attaches to the switch box 2 with the instrument main body. In addition, when the mounting is performed on the wall panel having the embedded hole opened without using the switch box 2, the wall panel can be clamped with a so-called clip fitting or can be mounted with a wood screw.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the gate device 3 is provided with connection terminal portions 5a and 5b having a quick connection terminal structure and connection terminal portions 5a ′ and 5b ′ for feed wiring on the back surface of the body, and corresponding power lines L1 and information lines. L2 is connected. Further, on the front surface of the body, a power path connection port 6A having a contact portion electrically connected to the sent power line L1, and an information path electrically connected to the sent information line L2. A modular connection port 6 having a connection port 6B is provided as shown in FIG.

  These connection ports 6A and 6B are standardized as a system in the interval between them, the arrangement of internal contact portions, the shape of the opening, and the like. The front surface of the switch box 2 is covered so as to cover the front surface of the body of the gate device 3. Connected portions 7A and 7B of the connector 7 provided on the back surface of the basic function module 8 shown in FIG. 10 attached to the opening side are detachably coupled to the connection ports 6A and 6B.

  The basic function module 8 constitutes a function module with an extended function module 10 described later, and is a flat module body made of synthetic resin (non-crystalline general-purpose plastic such as ABS) shown in FIGS. 10 and 11A. The circuit shown in FIG. 13 is built in 8A, and by connecting the connected portions 7A and 7B of the connector 7 on the back surface to the connection ports 6A and 6B of the gate device 3, the front opening of the switch box 2 is obtained. In addition, the mounting flange (not shown) is attached to the front surface of the mounting hole 80 which is perforated in the center of the upper portion and the lower portion. It is attached to the switch box 2 via the attachment frame 4 by being inserted from the part side and screwed into a screw hole 4 c provided in the upper and lower frames of the attachment frame 4.

  Further, on the front surface of the module main body 8A, at a position above or below the opening position of the upper and lower mounting holes 80, as shown in FIG. A connecting groove 81 comprising a groove 81b is formed to be divided into left and right by a central partition wall 82.

  A half of one side of the synthetic resin coupling body 100 shown in FIG. 11 (b) is fitted to the left or right coupling groove portion 81 of the partition wall 82 to a position where it contacts the partition wall 82, and the other half of the coupling body 100 is illustrated. 12, the basic function module 8 and the extended function module 10 can be mechanically coupled by being fitted into a connecting groove 81 that is similarly provided on the extended function module 10 side. The connecting body 100 is provided with a groove 100a in which a partition wall 81c that partitions the wide groove 81a and the narrow groove 81b is fitted on the back surface, and is inserted so as to straddle both the grooves 81a and 81b. In the basic function module 8, the decorative cover 8 </ b> B is detachably attached from the front side, and in the extended function module 10, the lid 83 is closed so as to be fitted over the connecting groove 81. A certain connected body 100 is held so as not to fall off and is maintained in a connected state. Thus, the connecting body 100 and the connecting groove 81 constitute connecting means for the basic function module 8 and the extended function module 10.

  In this wiring system, a plurality of types of basic function modules 8 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 13, the basic function module 8 supplies a commercial power supply AC supplied via a connected portion 7A to a stable DC voltage. An AC / DC converter 21 for converting to an operating power supply + V of the internal circuit comprising: a communication transmission unit 22 for transmitting and receiving information signals transmitted bi-directionally through an information line L2 connected via the connected unit 7B; Power connectors 9A and 9A ′ connected to the commercial power supply AC via the connecting portion 7A, information connectors 9B and 9B ′ connected to the information line L2 via the communication transmission portion 22 and the connected portion 7B, Is basically provided. When it is necessary to take out an information signal or transmit an information signal internally, the data is received from the information signal received by the communication transmission unit 22 and processed, and the information signal from the basic function module 8 is processed. And a functional unit 25 that operates by exchanging data with the arithmetic processing unit 23 via the I / O interface 24, and a communication transmission unit 22. The communication processing unit 20 is configured by the arithmetic processing unit 23 and the I / O interface 24. Each of these units is supplied with operating power + V from the AC / DC converter 21. The configuration of the functional unit 25 differs depending on the basic functional module 8.

  A male power connector 9A and an information connector 9B are provided on one side of both side surfaces of the module main body 8A of the basic function module 8, and a female power connector 9A 'and an information connector 9B' are provided on the other side. Yes. Then, by connecting the contact pieces of the connected portion 7A to the contact pieces of the power connectors 9A and 9A ′, the commercial power supply AC is supplied even if the extended function module 10 is connected in either direction. To be able to. Furthermore, by connecting the input / output of the communication transmission unit 22 to the contact pieces of the information connectors 9B and 9B ′, the information signal can be exchanged even if the extended function module 10 is connected in either the left or right direction. . The power connectors 9A and 9A ′ are arranged to be biased to one end on both side surfaces of the module body 8A, and the information connectors 9B and 9B ′ are biased to the other side on both side surfaces of the module body 8A. Arranged.

  The power connectors 9A and 9A ′ and the information connectors 9B and 9B ′ are standardized as a system in the arrangement of the internal contact portions, the shape of the openings, and the power connector and the information arranged on the same surface. The distance from the connector for the connector is also standardized as a system, and power supply connectors 11A, 11A ′ and information connectors 11B, 11B ′, which will be described later, of the extended function module 10 are detachably coupled.

  Next, in this wiring system, a plurality of types of extended function modules 10 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 14, the extended function module 10 includes power supply connectors 11A and 11A ′ and information connectors 11B and 11B ′. An AC / DC converter 31 that converts a commercial power supply AC supplied through one of the power supply connectors 11A and 11A ′ to an operating power supply + V of an internal circuit composed of a stable DC voltage, and an information connector 11B, The communication transmission part 32 which transmits / receives the information signal transmitted bidirectionally via 11B 'is fundamentally provided. And when it is necessary to take out an information signal internally or to transmit an information signal, the information is received from the information signal received by the communication transmission unit 32 and processed. An operation processing unit 33 that performs an information generation process when sending data, and a function unit 35 that operates by exchanging data with the operation processing unit 33 via the I / O interface 34. The communication processing unit 30 is configured by the arithmetic processing unit 33 and the I / O interface 34. Each of these units is supplied with operating power + V from the AC / DC converter 31. The configuration of the functional unit 35 differs depending on the extended function module 10.

  In the extended function module 10, the height of the module main body 10A is basically standardized to the same height as that of the basic function module 8 as shown in FIG. Standardized to an integral multiple of the unit module dimensions.

  Also, a male power connector 11A and an information connector 11B are provided on one side of both sides of the flat module body 10A made of synthetic resin (amorphous general-purpose plastic such as ABS), and a female power source is provided on the other side. Connector 11A 'and information connector 11B' are provided. The power connectors 11A and 11A ′ are arranged to be biased to one end on both side surfaces of the module body 10A, and the information connectors 11B and 11B ′ are biased to the other end side on both side surfaces of the module body 10A. Be placed. These power supply connectors 11A and 11A ′ and information connectors 11B and 11B ′ are arranged in the same manner as the power supply connectors 9A and 9A ′ and information connectors 9B and 9B ′ of the basic function module 8, and the arrangement and opening of the internal contact portions. The shape of the unit is standardized as a system, and the interval between the power connector and the information connector arranged on the same plane is also standardized as a system. The power connectors 9A and 9A ′ of the basic function module 8 are standardized. The information connectors 9B and 9B ′ or the power connectors 11A and 11A ′ and the information connectors 11B and 11B ′ of the other extended function modules 10 are detachably coupled.

  Specifically, the male power connector 11A and the information connector 11B are the female power connector 9A 'of the basic function module 8, the information connector 9B', or the female connector of another extension function module 10. Connected to the power connector 11A ′ and the information connector 11B ′, the female power connector 11A ′ and the information connector 11B ′ are the male power connector 9A, the information connector 9B of the basic function module 8, or The other extension function module 10 is connected to the male power connector 11A and the information connector 11B.

  In the module main body 10A, the contact pieces of the power connectors 11A and 11A ′ are connected to each other, and the power connector on one side is fitted to the power connector of the adjacent basic function module 8 or the extended function module 10. When the power is received, the other power connector is the power supply side.

  Furthermore, by connecting the input / output of the communication transmission unit 32 to the contact pieces of the information connectors 11B and 11B ′, the information signal can be transmitted regardless of whether the basic function module 8 or another extended function module 10 is connected in any direction. The information signal can be exchanged between the basic function module 8 or the extended function module 10 adjacent to both sides.

  Further, the shape of the module main body 10A of the extended function module 10 is such that the back surface is formed as a flat surface as shown in FIGS. The upper and lower positions are provided with a connecting groove portion 81 including a wide groove 81a and a narrow groove 81b for inserting the connecting body 100 in the same manner as the basic function module 8, and a lid portion for opening and closing the connecting groove portion 81. 83, the lid 83 is opened when the connecting body 100 is attached or removed, and is closed as described above when the attached state of the connecting body 100 is maintained (FIG. 15 (c). )reference).

  The basic function module 8 and the extended function module 10 attached to the gate device 3 constitute a home network connected to each other via an information line L2 disposed in the home, and FIG. FIG. 4 to FIG. 6 show a configuration of a telephone system using the home network in a home having a living room R2 and a study R3. FIGS. 4 to 6 show examples of arrangement of functional modules in the kitchen R1, the living room R2, and the study R3 provided in the home. Show. The telephone system will be described below.

  First, the power line L1 and the information line L2 are wired in advance in a wall surface in a building such as a house or a building and wired to each gate device 3, and in the gate device 3 provided in the middle position MP of the study R3, By connecting to the mobile communication network, the master module 8a for communicating with the external communication device 51 is connected.

  Then, the child device module 8g for communicating with the external communication device 51 is connected to the gate devices 3 provided in the kitchen R1 and the living room R2 via the parent device module 8a.

  Further, the gate device 3 provided in the low position LP of the kitchen R1 includes a basic function module 8b (hereinafter referred to as an outlet module 8b with a communication function) having a plug blade connection portion 28 for a power plug and a power line carrying communication function. And a refrigerator 200 capable of transmitting inventory information from the power plug 200a by using power line carrier communication is connected to the outlet module 8b with a communication function. (See FIG. 4).

  The gate device 3 provided at the middle position MP of the living room R2 includes a basic function module 8c (hereinafter referred to as a control monitoring module 8c) that performs communication control and monitoring operations between the function modules, and an interphone function between rooms. Is connected to a basic function module 8d (hereinafter, intercom module 8d).

  Furthermore, a basic function module 8e (hereinafter referred to as a fire detection module 8e) that performs fire detection is connected to the gate device 3 provided in the high position HP of the living room R2.

Furthermore, the gate device 3 provided in the low position LP of the living room R2 is connected to a basic function module 8f (hereinafter referred to as an outlet module 8f) having a plug blade connection portion 28 for a power plug, and is connected to the outlet module 8f. Is connected to an electric device (not shown) such as a television. (See Figure 5)
The intercom module 8d is connected to the gate device 3 provided at the middle position MP of the study R3, and a call can be made with the intercom module 8d installed in the living room R2. (See Figure 6)
As shown in FIG. 1, the functional unit 25 of the parent device module 8a includes a control unit 250a, a connection unit 250b, an audio input unit 250c, an audio output unit 250d, and a reception operation unit 250f. Through the communication unit 20 including the transmission unit 22, the arithmetic processing unit 23, and the I / O interface 24, information signals are exchanged with the other functional modules 8 and 10 through the information line L2, and the operation of each unit is controlled. To do. The connection unit 250b is connected to a mobile phone that is the mobile terminal 50, and the parent device module 8a and the child device module 8g are connected to the mobile communication network via the mobile phone connected to the connection unit 250b.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the function unit 25 of the slave module 8g includes a control unit 251a, a voice input unit 251b, a voice output unit 251c, a voice recognition unit 251d, and a reception operation unit 251e. Through the communication unit 20 including the communication transmission unit 22, the arithmetic processing unit 23, and the I / O interface 24, information signals are exchanged with the other functional modules 8 and 10 through the information line L2, and the operation of each unit is performed. Control.

  The decorative covers of the parent device module 8a and the child device module 8g are a microphone that is an audio input unit (250c, 251b), a speaker that is an audio output unit (250d, 251c), and a reception operation unit (250f, 251e). The receiving switch is exposed.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the outlet module 8b with a communication function includes a plug blade connecting portion 28 to which a power line drawn from between the power connector 7A and the power connectors 9A and 9A 'is connected, and the front surface of the decorative cover 8B. The plug blade connecting portion 28 is exposed. And the function part 25 has a power line conveyance communication function via the plug blade connection part 28, and as shown in FIG. 17, it takes in data from the electric current which flows through the plug blade connection part 28, or plug blade connection part 28, a PLC modem 251 a that superimposes data on the current flowing through 28, a PLC communication unit 251 b that controls data exchange via the PLC modem 251 a, and a module information storage unit 251 c.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the functional unit 25 of the control monitoring module 8c includes a control unit 252a and a module information storage unit 252b, and the control unit 252a passes through the communication unit 20 to another functional module 8 via the information line L2. 10 exchanges information signals with each other, and performs communication control and monitoring operations between the functional modules.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the function unit 25 of the intercom module 8d includes a speaker SP, a microphone M, a call control unit 253a, an operation unit 253b, and a module information storage unit 253c, and the voice information input from the microphone M is a call. The voice information transmitted via the control line 253a is transmitted to the information line L2, the voice information transmitted via the information line L2 is output from the speaker SP via the call control unit 253a, and the call destination is set by operating the operation unit 253b. Is done. In addition, the speaker SP and the microphone M are disposed on the decorative cover, and the operation switch of the operation unit 253b is exposed.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the function unit 25 of the fire detection module 8e is a data generation function that generates and transmits a fire detection signal when the occurrence of a fire is detected based on the outputs of the heat detection unit 254a and the heat detection unit 254a. And a module information storage unit 254c.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the outlet module 8f includes a plug blade connecting portion 28 to which a power line drawn from between the power connector 7A and the power connectors 9A and 9A 'is connected. Is exposed.

  In addition, the control monitoring module 8c sends module identification information to each function module (in this case, the master module 8a, the slave module 8g, the outlet module with communication function 8b, the intercom module 8d, and the fire detection module 8e) that exchanges data. The module identification information assigned to each functional module is stored in the module information storage units 250h, 251c, 253c, and 254c of each functional module. The module information storage unit 252b of the control monitoring module 8c stores all module identification information assigned to each functional module.

  The module identification information allocation function can be realized, for example, by implementing a control point function of UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) in the control monitoring module 8c, and SSDP (Simple Service) that detects a device in UPnP. Each function module corresponding to a UPnP device is automatically detected using the Discovery Protocol), and the network address (module identification information) of each function module, that is, the private IP address, and DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) are used. Assign automatically. However, since automatic allocation of network addresses using DHCP is well known in the art, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  The information signal transmitted by each functional module includes identification information of the functional module of the transmission destination, and the control and monitoring operations of each functional module performed by the control monitoring module 8c are the identifications assigned to the respective functional modules. This is done using information. For example, the audio information transmitted by the intercom module 8d and the fire detection signal transmitted by the fire detection module 8e are relayed by the control monitoring module 8c and transmitted to a functional module such as a destination intercom module, between the interphone modules 8d. Call control and alarm notifications in the event of a fire are performed.

  The parent device module 8a and the child device module 8g are connected to such a home network, and the operation of the telephone system of this embodiment will be described below.

  As described above, the parent device module 8a provided in the study R3 and the child device module 8g provided in the kitchen R1 and the living room R2 are connected by the home network, and thus can perform extension communication with each other. When a mobile phone, which is the mobile terminal 50, is connected to the connection unit 250b of the base unit module 8a, the base unit module 8a can receive a signal from the mobile terminal 50, and external line communication is possible via the mobile terminal 50. In addition, the slave unit module 8g can perform external line communication through the master unit module 8a that can perform external line communication in this way. In this case, as a matter of course, the parent device module 8a and each child device module 8g can communicate 1: 1 with the external communication device 51. However, by communicating simultaneously with modules other than the own device module 1 : N communication can also be performed.

  The master unit module 8a and the slave unit module 8g have a reception switch which is a reception operation unit (250f, 251e), and the telephone from the external communication device 51 is used by using the switch.

  For example, when a call is made to the portable terminal 50 connected to the parent device module 8a, a signal to that effect is sent to the child device module 8g via the communication unit 20. Then, a message to that effect is displayed on the display unit (not shown) of the slave unit module 8g. Then, the user can operate the reception switch of the slave module 8g. When the reception switch is operated, a signal indicating that the reception switch is operated is sent to the master module 8a. Then, the base unit module 8a places the mobile terminal 50 in a telephone conversation state through the connection unit 250b, and sends a voice signal to the handset unit module 8g via the communication unit 20. If it does so, only the subunit | mobile_unit module 8g which operated the switch can talk with the external communication apparatus 51 via the main | base station module 8a.

  Therefore, in the telephone system of this embodiment, the portable device 50 that can use the mobile communication network is connected to the parent device, so that the parent device module 8a can be used while moving outdoors. At the same time, the contact information to the user can be unified. Further, if the portable terminal 50 is connected to the parent device module 8a, it is possible to communicate with the external communication device 51 using an indoor child device, so that it is not necessary to always carry the portable terminal 50 around.

  Further, the slave unit module 8g includes a reception operation unit 250f for a user to input an operation. Therefore, the reception operation unit 250f operates the portable terminal 50 connected to the master unit module 8a, Even from a place away from the portable terminal 50, it is possible to take a call from the external communication device 51.

  Further, since a plurality of handset modules 8g are provided, it is possible to communicate with the external communication device 51 using the handset module 8g at a plurality of locations.

  In addition, since the mobile terminal 50 connected to the parent device module 8a is a mobile phone, the mobile terminal 50 is owned by many people, and the number of users is not limited as much as possible.

  The base unit module 8a includes a voice input unit 250c and a voice output unit 250d, and the base unit module 8a and the external communication device 51 can perform voice communication via the mobile terminal 50, so that the mobile terminal 50 is directly operated. Even if not, voice communication with the external communication device 51 can be performed by operating the master module 8a.

  Further, since the slave unit module 8g includes a voice recognition unit 251d, and the voice recognition unit 251d can input an operation for reception, it is not necessary to directly operate the slave unit module 8g, and the user emits it. It can be easily operated according to the sound.

  In addition, since a plurality of handset modules 8g can simultaneously communicate with the external communication device 51 via the portable terminal 50 connected to the base unit module 8a, not only one-to-one communication but also one-to-n communication is possible. Become.

  In addition, since power is supplied through the gate device 3 embedded in the construction surface and information signals are exchanged between the parent device module 8a and the child device module 8g, if the gate device 3 is present For example, the master unit module 8a and the slave unit module 8g can be easily installed anywhere, and it is not necessary to secure power wiring and information lines again.

  Further, since the parent device module 8a and the child device module 8g are detachably provided to the gate device 3 via a connector, the parent device module 8a and the child device module 8g are carried to the destination room for use. It is possible to improve usability.

  In addition to the above, the basic function module 8 and the extended function module 10 used in the wiring system to which the telephone system of the present embodiment is applied include an air conditioner operation controller, an air conditioner temperature setting device, and a power supply. There are an electric razor, an electric toothbrush, a charger such as a portable audio player, an interphone parent device, a child device, etc. having a transmission function and a monitoring function of an image captured by a monitoring camera.

In addition, each of the above function modules can be configured as either the basic function module 8 or the extended function module 10. Also, the gate device 3, the basic function module 8, and the extended function module 10 are wound around the core instead of the connector. , Each core is magnetically coupled to induce a low-voltage AC power supply voltage in the other coil, and further power supply is performed. Further, the information signal is sent out through E / O conversion, and the information signal is sent to O / O. If the information signal consisting of an optical signal is transmitted in a non-contact bidirectional manner using a light emitting element and a light receiving element by taking in through E conversion, the power between the gate device 3, the basic function module 8, and the extended function module 10, Information signals can be exchanged without contact.

  Moreover, if the transmission system of the information signal of the whole system is performed by the power line carrier system, the power path and the information path can be shared.

  In addition, as a transmission method of the information signal of the telephone system using the functional module of the present embodiment, either baseband transmission or broadband transmission may be adopted, and any protocol may be adopted, and there is no particular limitation. Therefore, explanation is omitted. Further, the protocol used between the gate devices 3 and the protocol used in the functional modules 8 and 10 connected to the gate device 3 may be made different, for example, the protocol conversion may be performed by the gate device 3.

  Further, in this telephone system, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the basic function module 8 is connected to the gate device 3, and an extended function module 10 having a certain function is connected to the right side of the basic function module 8, The extended function module 10 having different functions can be connected to the right side of the extended function module 10, and accordingly, the power line L1 and the information line L2 that are wired in advance are connected to the gate device 3, the basic function module 8, and the extended function module 10. By connecting the functional module 10, each functional module can secure a power path and an information path at the same time, and it is not necessary to perform a new wiring work and is excellent in workability. In addition, each functional module uses the same information line L2 so that the interlocking control with other functional modules can be easily performed, and the expandability is excellent.

  Thus, in using the basic function module 8, first, the gate device 3 is attached to the switch box 2 embedded in advance in the appropriate wall surface of the building through the attachment frame 4, and the power lines L 1, 1 wired in advance are wired. The information line L2 is connected. Thereafter, the corresponding connected portions 7A and 7B of the connector 7 of the basic function module 8 are connected to the electric wire connection ports 6A and 6B provided on the front surface portion of the gate device 3, and the basic function module 8 is connected to the gate device. 3 is attached to the attachment frame 4 so as to cover the front surface portion of the frame 3. When the basic function module 8 is attached, the front surface portion protrudes from the wall surface, and both side surfaces are exposed to the indoor side.

  Then, the extended function module 10 is connected to one of the exposed side surfaces of the basic function module 8 by connecting the side surface of one side to the connector, and in this state, the extended function module 10 and the basic function module 8 are connected using the coupling body 100. Connect mechanically. As a result, the basic function module 8 and the extended function module 10 constitute a function module. At this time, the back surface of the extended function module 10 is along the side wall surface of the switch box 2. For example, when the wall surface is cross-bonded or the like, the position of the back surface of the extended function module 10 is slightly shifted. In addition, it can be disposed in a state in which the back surface is in close contact with the wall portion, and even if an operation force or the like is applied from the front surface portion of the extended function module 10, the load applied to the connection portion can be reduced.

  Further, when another extended function module 10 is connected to the previously connected extended function module 10, the extended function modules 10 are mechanically connected to each other by the connecting body 100 in a state where the opposing side surfaces are in contact with each other and are connected by connectors. In this way, the extended function modules 10 can be sequentially connected to the sides as shown in FIG.

  Since the basic function module 8 can connect the extended function module 10 to both sides, the extended function module 10 may be connected to both sides of the basic function module 8. After the extended function module 10 is connected in this way, the end cover 101 is detachably attached to the side of the connection portion of the extended function module 10 or the basic function module 8 located at both ends, so that the extended function module 10 is attached. Will be completed. When the extended function module 9 is not connected to the basic function module 8, that is, when it is left unused, the end cover 101 is attached to both sides of the basic function module 8.

  After the installation work is completed as described above and the system is completed, information signals are exchanged between the corresponding basic function module 8 and the extended function module 10.

  Further, in this embodiment, no special construction is required for the addition or deletion of the extended function module 10 or the basic function module 8, so that the extended function module 10 is simply connected to the basic function module 8 according to the general user's preference. Extensibility is ensured.

  Although the gate device 3 used in the present embodiment is attached to the switch box 2 with the attachment frame 4, it is of course possible to attach it directly to the back wall of the switch box 2 and attach the basic function module 8 to the switch box 2.

It is a circuit block diagram of the main | base station module in the telephone system of one Embodiment. It is a circuit block diagram of a subunit | mobile_unit module same as the above. It is a block diagram of a wiring system same as the above. It is a perspective view which shows the example of arrangement | positioning of the system in a kitchen same as the above. It is a perspective view which shows the example of arrangement | positioning of the system in a living room same as the above. It is a perspective view which shows the example of arrangement | positioning of the system in a study same as the above. It is a perspective view which shows the arrangement | positioning state of a functional module same as the above. It is a front view of the state which attached the gate apparatus same as the above to the attachment frame. It is a perspective view which shows the wiring form to the gate apparatus same as the above. It is a perspective view of the state which removed the basic functional module same as the above from the switch box. (A) is a perspective view of the basic functional module same as above with a decorative cover removed, and (b) is a perspective view of a connector. It is explanatory drawing of the connection structure of a basic function module same as the above and an expansion module. It is a circuit block diagram of a gate apparatus same as the above and a basic function module. It is a circuit block diagram of an extended function module same as the above. The extended function module same as the above is shown, (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, and (c) is a side view in a state where a lid is opened and a coupling body is removed. It is a circuit block diagram of an outlet module with a communication function same as the above. It is a circuit block diagram of the function part of the outlet module with a communication function same as the above. It is a circuit block diagram of the function part of a control monitoring module same as the above. It is a circuit block diagram of the function part of an intercom module same as the above. It is a circuit block diagram of the function part of a fire detection module same as the above. It is a circuit block diagram of an outlet module same as the above. An explanatory view of a conventional telephone system.

Explanation of symbols

L1 Power line L2 Information line 3 Gate device 8 Basic function module 8a Master unit module 8g Slave unit 10 Extended function module 20 Communication unit 50 Mobile terminal 51 External communication device

Claims (9)

  A base unit module having a connection unit to which a portable terminal capable of communicating by connecting to an external communication device and a mobile communication network is connected, and a control unit for controlling communication and operation of the own device, a voice input unit, and a voice A slave unit module having an output unit and a control unit for controlling communication and operation of the host device, and the master unit module and the slave unit module are connected to each other via a home network and connected to the master unit module. A telephone system characterized in that the handset module and an external communication device can communicate with each other via a portable terminal.   The handset module includes a receiving operation unit for a user to input an operation, and the receiving operation unit can operate a portable terminal connected to the base unit module to receive a call from an external communication device. The telephone system according to claim 1, wherein the telephone system can be used.   3. The telephone system according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of handset modules are provided.   The telephone system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the portable terminal connected to the master module is a cellular phone.   5. The base unit module includes a voice input unit and a voice output unit, and the base unit module and an external communication device are capable of voice communication via a portable terminal. Phone system.   The telephone system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the handset module includes a voice recognition unit, and an operation input for reception can be performed by the voice recognition unit.   The telephone system according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of handset modules can simultaneously communicate with an external communication device via a mobile terminal connected to the base unit module.   The in-home network includes a plurality of gate devices that are embedded in the construction surface and are wired in advance on the back side of the construction surface and connected to electric wires that transmit power and information signals. The telephone system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein power is supplied through the device and information signals are exchanged with each other.   The gate device is provided with a connection port connected to an electric wire for transmitting power and information signals. The master unit module and the slave unit module are connected to a connection port provided in the gate device. A connector that establishes both power supply to the machine module and signal transmission between the gate device and the parent device module and the child device module at the same time. The parent device module and the child device module are detachable from the gate device. 9. The telephone system according to claim 8, wherein the telephone system is provided.

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