JP2009218880A - Ip telephone set and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an IP telephone set achieving both further reduction in power consumption and improvement in convenience during a power saving mode period, and to provide a control method thereof. <P>SOLUTION: An IP telephone set (A)1 includes: an operation and control means 10; a power feeding switching circuit 20 for switching between a normal operating mode for carrying out power feeding from an external power source and a power saving mode for stopping power feeding; a switching timer circuit 21 for measuring a period of no user operation during a normal operating mode period and detecting that the measured period exceeds a predetermined setting time; and an operation monitor circuit 24 which is operated by an incorporated battery 22 and monitors presence/absence of user operation during a power saving mode period. When the period of no user operation measured by the switching timer circuit 21 exceeds the predetermined setting time during the normal operating mode period, the normal operating mode is switched to the power saving mode and when the operation monitor circuit 24 detects user operation during the power saving mode period, the power saving mode is switched to the normal operating mode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an IP telephone used in an IP telephone system that implements a voice call using the Internet Protocol (IP) and a control method thereof, and in particular, reduces power consumption and convenience of the IP telephone. It is about improvement.

  The IP telephone is logically connected to a main apparatus (IP exchange) having an IP exchange function via a LAN device such as a switching hub. For example, power supply to an IP telephone and power saving control have been implemented by the following two methods.

  The first method is a method using PoE (Power over Ethernet) technology for supplying power to each IP telephone from a power supply compatible switching hub through a LAN cable (IEEE 802.3af). The power saving control in the first method is such that when the switching timer circuit provided in the main apparatus satisfies a predetermined condition, the main apparatus uses the control command to switch from the connection port of the switching hub to which the IP telephone is connected. The power supply is performed by turning it on or off (that is, performing power supply or stopping power supply) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In the second method, each IP telephone is supplied with power from its own AC adapter, and when a switching timer circuit provided in each IP telephone satisfies a predetermined condition, or a control command from the main unit is sent. This is a method of changing to the power saving mode by changing the power supply condition from its own AC adapter when received.

JP 2007-173923 A

  Since the first method is a method of switching the power supply compatible switching hub to the power supply execution mode or the power supply stop mode based on the control command from the main device, the power supply state of the IP telephone in the office is changed at night or on holidays. Suitable for simultaneous switching systems. Note that incoming calls destined for IP telephones during the power supply stop mode period are transferred to the IP telephone for night / holiday response (reception proxy).

  However, in the first method, the return from the power supply stop mode to the power supply execution mode is not executed unless the power supply execution control command is transmitted from the main apparatus at the time when the power supply is resumed. For this reason, in the first method, even if there is a situation in which the IP telephone is suddenly used during the power supply stop mode, it is not possible to easily return to the power supply execution mode. This is because an IP telephone in the power supply stop mode period cannot transmit a return request command to the power supply execution mode to the main device. Therefore, in order to return the IP telephone to the power supply execution mode, it is necessary to request the maintenance person of the main apparatus to restart the power supply to the IP telephone and have the main apparatus perform the setting for restarting the power supply. There was a problem that it was very time-consuming.

  In the first method, since the main apparatus also performs setting of a transfer destination IP telephone (incoming proxy telephone number) for proxying an incoming call destined for an IP telephone during the power supply stop mode period, During the stop mode, the IP telephone user cannot change the transfer destination, and there is a problem that the flexibility is lacking.

  Note that the power supply compatible switching hub used in the first method is expensive, so that the system price is very high particularly in an environment where several hundred or more IP telephones are used like a large-scale office. It was.

  In the case of the second method, the main unit monitors the normality of the IP telephone by executing transmission / reception of monitoring IP packets to / from the IP telephone, and a control command from the main unit Even during the power saving mode for standby for receiving (for example, a command to return to the normal operation mode), the normality monitoring is continuously operated. As described above, in the case of the second method, for normality monitoring, power supply to the control circuit is not stopped even during the power saving mode period. Etc. were limited to the display section. Therefore, in the case of the second method, even during the power saving mode, it is possible to return to the normal operation mode by operating the IP phone, and the power saving from the IP phone during the power saving mode is possible. It is possible to change the proxy telephone number during the mode period, and the flexibility is high.

  However, in the case of the second method, since much of the IP telephone is still energized for normality monitoring processing with the main unit even in the power saving mode, the power consumption is sufficiently reduced. There was a problem that was not.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and its purpose is to further reduce power consumption during the power saving mode and to improve convenience during the power saving mode. An object of the present invention is to provide an IP telephone that can realize both and a control method thereof.

  An IP telephone according to the present invention is an IP telephone connected to a main apparatus via a network, and includes an operation and control means including at least means for switching the IP telephone to an on-hook state or an off-hook state by a user operation, and an external power source. A power supply switching circuit that is connected and switches to a normal operation mode in which power is supplied from the external power supply to the operation and control means or a power saving mode in which power supply from the external power supply to the operation and control means is stopped; and the normal operation A switching timer circuit that measures a period of no user operation in the operation and control means during the mode period and detects that the period of no user operation exceeds a predetermined set time, an internal battery, and the internal battery And an operation monitor that monitors the operation and control means for user operation during the power saving mode. The power supply switching circuit, during the normal operation mode period, when the switching timer circuit detects that a period of no user operation exceeds a predetermined set time, from the normal operation mode When the operation monitoring circuit detects a user operation in the operation and control means during the power saving mode, the power saving mode is switched to the normal operation mode.

  An IP telephone control method according to the present invention is a control method for an IP telephone connected to a main apparatus via a network, and the IP telephone includes at least means for switching the IP telephone to an on-hook state or an off-hook state by a user operation. Including an operation and control unit, a power supply switching circuit that switches to a normal operation mode in which power is supplied from an external power source to the operation and control unit, or a power saving mode in which power supply from the external power source to the operation and control unit is stopped, and During the normal operation mode period, the operation and control means measures a period without user operation, operates with a switching timer circuit that detects that the period without user operation exceeds a predetermined set time, and operates with a built-in battery, An operation monitoring circuit for monitoring presence or absence of a user operation in the operation and control means during the power saving mode period; And during the normal operation mode period, the switching timer circuit measures a period in which there is no user operation in the operation and control means, and the power feeding switching circuit has no user operation measured by the switching timer circuit. Switching from the normal operation mode to the power saving mode when a period exceeds a predetermined set time, and during the power saving mode period, the operation monitoring circuit is operated by the built-in battery, Monitoring the presence / absence of a user operation in the operation and control means, and switching the power supply switching circuit from the power saving mode to the normal operation mode when a user operation in the operation and control means is detected. It is characterized by having.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to achieve both the further reduction of the power consumption during the power saving mode period of the IP telephone and the improvement of the convenience during the power saving mode period of the IP telephone. In addition, according to the present invention, since the network device used for connecting the IP telephone to the main device can be a device that does not have a power feeding function, there is an effect that the cost required for the system configuration can be reduced.

<< 1. Configuration of Embodiment >>
FIG. 1 schematically shows a configuration of an IP telephone system including an IP telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention. The IP telephone system shown in FIG. 1 includes an IP telephone (A) 1, an IP telephone (B) 2, a switching hub 3, and a main device (IP exchange) connected to an external line or dedicated line (telephone line) 5. 4, a LAN cable 6 connecting the IP telephone (A) 1 and the switching hub 3, a LAN cable 7 connecting the IP telephone (B) 2 and the switching hub 3, and the main device 4 and the switching hub 3. And a LAN cable 8 to be connected. The IP phone (A) 1 is supplied with power from an AC power source (AC outlet) that is an external power source through the AC adapter 1a, and the IP phone (B) 2 is supplied with power from the AC power source through the AC adapter 2a. Yes. The switching hub 3 is a switching hub that does not have a PoE power supply function. In the IP telephone system shown in FIG. 1, the IP telephone (A) 1 and the IP telephone (B) 2 operate not by power supply from the switching hub 3 but by power supply via the AC adapters 1a and 2a, respectively. In addition, in the IP telephone (A) 1 and the IP telephone (B) 2, an outside line call or an extension line call is performed via the LAN cables 6 and 7, the switching hub 3, the LAN cable 8, and the main device 4. The number of IP telephones is not limited to two, and the number of switching hubs 3 is not limited to one. The AC adapters 1a and 2a may be built in the IP telephone (A) 1 and the IP telephone (B) 2.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the IP telephone (A) 1 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the IP telephone (A) 1 includes an operation and control means 10 that performs various functions for operating and controlling the IP telephone (A) 1, a power supply switching circuit 20, and a switching timer circuit 21. And a built-in battery 22, a charging circuit 23, an operation monitoring circuit 24, and a LAN interface (I / F) 25.

  The operation and control means 10 of the IP telephone (A) 1 includes an operation unit 11 for performing various operations such as a dial operation by a user (user), a receiver 12 having a microphone unit for speech and an audio output unit, and a receiver. A hook switch 13 that enables a dial operation when the dial 12 is raised (off-hook state), a speaker button 14 that is operated to enable a dial operation (off-hook state) while the handset 12 is placed, and operation and control A control unit 15 that controls the overall operation of the IP telephone (A) 1 including the means 10 and a LAN interface (I / F) 25 to which the LAN cable 6 is connected are provided. The hook switch 13 and the speaker button 14 have a function as means for switching the IP telephone (A) 1 to an on-hook state or an off-hook state. Further, the operation and control means 10 has a switching timer circuit 21 described later.

  The power supply switching circuit 20 of the IP telephone (A) 1 is supplied with power from an AC power supply via the AC adapter 1a. The power supply switching circuit 20 is in either a normal operation mode in which power is supplied from the AC power supply to the operation and control means 10 (reference character Vi in FIG. 2) or a power saving mode in which power supply from the AC power supply to the operation and control means 10 is stopped. Switch to Further, the power supply switching circuit 20 performs power supply to the charging circuit 23 during the normal operation mode period, and stops power supply to the charging circuit 23 during the power saving mode period.

  The switching timer circuit 21 of the IP telephone (A) 1 measures a period of no user operation in the operation and control means 10 during the normal operation mode period, and when the period of no user operation exceeds a predetermined set time, The power supply switching circuit 20 is notified that the no-operation period condition is satisfied (reference symbol St in FIG. 2).

  The operation monitoring circuit 24 of the IP telephone (A) 1 is operated by the electric power (reference symbol Vb in FIG. 2) supplied from the built-in battery 22, and whether or not there is a user operation in the operation and control means 10 during the power saving mode period. Monitor. The operation detected by the operation monitoring circuit 24 during the power saving mode and the user operation in the control means 10 are an operation of raising the receiver 1 or an operation of the speaker button 14. The presence / absence of a user operation is detected, for example, by switching the hook switch 13 when the handset 12 is lifted or pressing the speaker button 14. The built-in battery 22 is charged by the charging circuit 23 that is fed from the feed switching circuit 20 during the normal operation mode. However, the internal battery 22 is not limited to a rechargeable battery. Further, the configuration of the charging circuit 23 is not limited to the illustrated configuration.

  When the switching timer circuit 21 detects that the period of no user operation exceeds a predetermined set time during the normal operation mode period, the power supply switching circuit 20 of the IP telephone (A) 1 The operation mode is switched from the normal operation mode to the power saving mode. The power supply switching circuit 20 changes the operation mode of the IP telephone (A) 1 from the power saving mode to the normal operation when the operation monitoring circuit 24 detects a user operation in the operation and control means 10 during the power saving mode period. Switch to mode.

  The control unit 15 of the operation and control means 10 performs an operation for forcibly shifting the operation mode of the IP telephone (A) 1 from the normal operation mode to the power saving mode in response to a user operation using the operation unit 11. Can be made. In addition, the control unit 15 of the operation and control means 10 has a function of holding a telephone number (incoming proxy telephone number) of a telephone that performs an incoming call when an incoming call is made to an IP telephone during the power saving mode period. Also have. Further, the control unit 15 of the operation and control means 10 is configured such that when a transition is made from the normal operation mode to the power saving mode, when there is an incoming call destined for the IP phone during the power saving mode period, The main device 4 is notified of the power saving transition notification including the telephone number (the incoming proxy phone number), and the main device 4 receives the notification that the incoming proxy phone number satisfies the predetermined condition, and then enters the power saving mode. The final control is performed (detailed explanation is given in the explanation of FIG. 3 described later). Further, the control unit 15 of the operation and control means 10 notifies the main device 4 of the return notification to the normal operation mode after returning from the power saving mode to the normal operation mode, and from the main device 4 to the call proxy telephone number. Receive notification of canceling the transfer settings. Furthermore, the control unit 15 of the operation and control means 10 monitors the normality of the IP telephone by performing an operation of transmitting / receiving a monitoring IP packet to / from the main apparatus 4 during the normal operation mode. And during the power saving mode, it also has a function of stopping monitoring of the normality of the IP telephone with the main device 4.

<< 2. Operation of the embodiment >>
FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the IP telephone system (IP telephone (A) 1 control method) including IP telephone (A) 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The IP telephone system in which the IP telephone control method shown in FIG. 3 is executed is the system shown in FIG.

  During the normal operation mode period, normality monitoring is performed between the IP telephone (A) 1 and the main device 4 (step S1). If there is an incoming call from the external line 5 to the IP telephone (A) 1 during the normal operation mode period, the incoming call arrives at the IP telephone (A) 1 (step S2).

  During the normal operation mode period, the switching timer circuit 21 detects that there is no operation in the IP telephone (A) 1 for a predetermined set time and operation and in the control means 10 (that is, the switching timer circuit 21 is not shown in the figure). When the operation monitoring timer expires (step S3), the IP telephone (A) 1 transmits a “power saving transition notification” message to the main device 4 (step S5). At this time, it also notifies the extension number of the telephone set acting as the destination for the IP telephone set that has shifted to the power saving mode (the incoming call proxy telephone number). The incoming proxy telephone number can be set in advance in the IP telephone. It is also possible to set a plurality of incoming proxy telephone numbers and select one of the incoming proxy telephone numbers for notification when automatically shifting to the power saving mode. In the example of FIG. 3, the extension number of the IP telephone (B) 2 is notified as the incoming proxy telephone number.

  It is also possible to forcibly shift the IP telephone (A) 1 to the power saving mode by a manual operation on the IP telephone (A) 1 of the user who wishes to shift from the normal operation mode to the power saving mode (step S4). ). This operation is used, for example, when the user wants to forcibly shift the IP telephone (A) 1 to the power saving mode when the user returns home. This operation is performed, for example, by dialing a special number for shifting to the power saving mode (also referred to as “power saving special number”) with the IP telephone (A) 1 or a button for shifting to the power saving mode (not shown) For example, it is implemented by pressing down (provided in the operation and control means 10). The telephone number of the transfer destination telephone (destination proxy telephone number) during the power saving mode can also be notified to the main device 4 by dialing at the time of this operation. For example, “90” is defined in the system number plan as the power saving special number, and the operation when the transfer destination telephone during the power saving mode period is designated as the IP telephone (B) 2 is IP telephone (A) 1 Then, “90” is dialed, and after confirming the response sound from the main apparatus 4, the “IP telephone (B) extension number” as the transfer destination is dialed.

  The main device 4 that has received the power saving transition notification and the incoming proxy telephone number information from the IP telephone (A) 1 checks whether or not the transfer destination telephone is in a transferable state (step S6). If the transfer destination number is preset in the IP phone (A) 1, it is reserved as the transfer destination phone in the system design stage and there is no problem as a designated destination. However, the user of the IP phone (A) 1 When the telephone number is designated by manual input, there is a possibility that the transfer destination telephone is already in a state where transfer is not possible, such as a power saving mode, so it is confirmed whether or not the transfer destination telephone is receivable. If the transfer is not possible, the main device 4 responds to the IP telephone (A) 1 as a condition error (step S7). The IP telephone (A) 1 that has received the condition error displays a condition error on the LCD screen or the like and prompts the user to change the transfer destination. When the user receives a condition error from the main device 4, the user changes the transfer destination to another telephone and performs registration processing on the main device 4 (step S8). The main device 4 confirms whether the transfer destination telephone is in a transferable state (step S9). If the transfer is possible, the main device 4 sets the transfer destination during the power saving mode period of the IP telephone (A) 1 to the IP telephone (B) 2 and sets the check result to OK to the IP telephone (A) 1. Notification is made (step S10).

  The IP telephone (A) 1 that has received the notification of the check result OK (step S10) shifts its internal state to the power saving mode (step S11). That is, the power supply switching circuit 20 stops power supply from the AC adapter 1a to the operation and control means 10 and the charging circuit 23, and the operation monitoring circuit 24 operated by the built-in battery 22 operates only the hook switch 13 and the speaker button 14. Transition to the power saving mode to be monitored (step S12). Circuits other than the operation monitoring circuit 24 are stopped when power supply from the power supply switching circuit 20 is stopped.

  An incoming call destined for the IP telephone (A) 1 during the power saving mode period arrives at the IP telephone (B) 2 which is a transfer destination during the power saving mode period of the IP telephone (A) 1 (step S13). Further, since the main apparatus 14 has already recognized that the IP telephone (A) 1 is in the power saving state, the normality monitoring of the IP telephone (A) 1 during this period is interrupted and is not treated as a monitoring error.

  When the hook switch 13 or the speaker button 14 is operated during the power saving mode period for the IP telephone (A) 1, the operation monitoring circuit 24 of the IP telephone (A) 1 detects the operation and switches the detection signal Sm to power supply. Transmit to circuit 20. The power supply switching circuit 20 resumes the operation of the AC power supply from the AC adapter and the power supply to the control means 10, returns to the normal operation mode (step S17), and notifies the main device 4 of the return to the normal operation mode ( Step S14). The main device 4 cancels the telephone number of the transfer destination telephone during the power saving mode period (step S15), and notifies the IP telephone (A) 1 of the transfer condition cancellation (OK signal) (step S16).

  Main apparatus 4 performs normality monitoring again with IP telephone (A) 1, and when there is an incoming call addressed to IP telephone (A) 1, IP telephone (A) 1 is placed in a state of receiving an incoming call. Return. The IP telephone (A) 1 is operated by power supply from the AC adapter 1a during the normal operation mode, and the built-in battery 22 is charged at this time. As described above, normality monitoring and no operation are performed. Monitor time and user operations for power saving transition.

<< 3. Effects of the embodiment >>
According to the IP telephone (A) 1 or the control method thereof according to the embodiment, when the user wants to use the IP telephone during the power saving mode, the user operates the IP telephone (for example, raises the handset 12 and hooks it). Since the IP telephone (A) 1 can be returned to the normal operation mode by switching to the off-hook state by the switch 13 or by switching to the off-hook state by pressing the speaker button 14, the IP telephone (A) 1 convenience can be improved.

  Further, according to the IP telephone (A) 1 according to the embodiment, based on the operation status of the IP telephone (A) 1 (when the measurement time of the built-in switching timer circuit 21 exceeds a predetermined set time) Since the operation mode is switched from the normal operation mode to the power saving mode and only the operation monitoring circuit 24 is operated, the optimum power saving control can be performed for the IP telephone. As a result, the IP telephone and the IP telephone can be controlled. It becomes possible to further reduce power consumption in the entire system.

  In addition, according to the IP telephone (A) 1 according to the embodiment, the operation monitoring circuit 24 that requires operation is operated by the built-in battery 22 during the power saving mode period of the IP telephone (A) 1. The power supply stop point in the telephone (A) 1 can be widened, and as a result, it is possible to further reduce power consumption in individual IP telephones and in the entire IP telephone system.

  In addition, according to the IP telephone (A) 1 according to the embodiment, since a relatively inexpensive switching hub having no power feeding function can be used, the IP telephone system uses an IP telephone system using a power feeding compatible switching hub. The configuration cost of the telephone system can be reduced.

  In particular, when several hundred or more IP telephones are introduced, such as in a large-scale office, the entire IP telephone system is consumed while reducing the system construction cost and ensuring the convenience of telephone users. Since the electric power can be further reduced as compared with the prior art, this is an effective means.

1 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of an IP telephone system including an IP telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of the IP phone shown in FIG. 1. It is a sequence diagram showing an operation (IP telephone control method) of an IP telephone system including an IP telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 IP telephone (A), 1a AC adapter, 2 IP telephone (B), 2a AC adapter, 3 switching hub, 4 main unit (IP exchange), 5 external line or dedicated line, 6, 7, 8 LAN cable, 10 operation And control means, 11 operation unit, 12 handset, 13 hook switch, 14 speaker button, 15 control unit, 20 power supply switching circuit, 21 switching timer circuit, 22 built-in battery, 23 charging circuit, 24 operation monitoring circuit, 25 LAN interface ( I / F).

Claims (12)

An IP telephone connected to the main unit via a network,
Operation and control means including at least means for switching the IP telephone to an on-hook state or an off-hook state by a user operation;
A power supply switching circuit that is connected to an external power supply and switches to a normal operation mode in which power supply from the external power supply to the operation and control means is performed or a power saving mode in which power supply from the external power supply to the operation and control means is stopped;
A switching timer circuit for measuring a period of no user operation in the operation and control means during the normal operation mode period and detecting that the period of no user operation exceeds a predetermined set time;
Built-in battery,
An operation monitoring circuit that operates with the built-in battery and monitors the presence or absence of a user operation in the operation and control means during the power saving mode period;
The power supply switching circuit is
During the normal operation mode period, when the switching timer circuit detects that a period of no user operation exceeds a predetermined set time, switching from the normal operation mode to the power saving mode,
The IP telephone set that switches from the power saving mode to the normal operation mode when the operation monitoring circuit detects a user operation in the operation and control means during the power saving mode period.   2. The IP telephone according to claim 1, wherein the operation and control means includes means for shifting from the normal operation mode to the power saving mode by a user operation.   The operation and control means includes means for holding an incoming call proxy telephone number of a telephone acting as an incoming call when there is an incoming call destined for the IP telephone during the power saving mode period. The IP phone according to 1 or 2. When shifting from the normal operation mode to the power saving mode, the operation and control means,
Notifying the main device of a power saving transition notification including an incoming proxy telephone number of a telephone acting as an incoming call when there is an incoming call destined for the IP telephone during the power saving mode period;
The IP telephone set according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the IP telephone set shifts to the power saving mode after receiving a notification from the main apparatus that the proxy call telephone number satisfies a predetermined condition. . After returning from the power saving mode to the normal operation mode, the operation and control means is
Notifying the main device of the return notification to the normal operation mode,
The IP telephone according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a notification of cancellation of the setting of transfer to the proxy call telephone number is received from the main apparatus. The operation and control means include
During the normal operation mode period, the normality of the IP phone is monitored by executing an operation of transmitting and receiving a monitoring IP packet to and from the main device,
6. The IP phone according to claim 1, wherein monitoring of the normality of the IP phone with the main apparatus is stopped during the power saving mode period. The operation and control means include
An operation unit for performing user operations including at least a dial operation;
A handset,
A hook switch that enables dial operation when the handset is lifted;
A speaker button that is operated to allow dial operation while the handset is placed, and
7. The user operation detected by the operation monitoring circuit during the power saving mode period includes an operation of raising the handset or an operation of the speaker button. 8. IP phone. A charging circuit for charging the internal battery;
The power supply switching circuit performs power supply to the charging circuit during the normal operation mode period, and stops power supply to the charging circuit during the power saving mode period. The IP telephone set according to any one of the above. A method for controlling an IP telephone connected to a main device via a network,
The IP telephone includes an operation and control means including at least a means for switching the IP telephone to an on-hook state or an off-hook state by a user operation, and a normal operation mode in which power is supplied from an external power source to the operation and control means. A power supply switching circuit for switching to a power saving mode for stopping power supply to the operation and control means, and a period during which the user operation is not performed in the operation and control means during the normal operation mode period. A switching timer circuit that detects that a set time has been exceeded, and an operation monitoring circuit that operates with a built-in battery and monitors the presence or absence of a user operation in the operation and control means during the power saving mode period,
In the normal operation mode,
The switching timer circuit measuring a period of no user operation in the operation and control means;
The power supply switching circuit switching from the normal operation mode to the power saving mode when the switching timer circuit detects that a period of no user operation exceeds a predetermined set time, and
In the power saving mode,
The operation monitoring circuit is operated by the built-in battery, and monitoring the presence or absence of a user operation in the operation and control means;
The method for controlling an IP telephone, wherein the power supply switching circuit includes a step of switching from the power saving mode to the normal operation mode when a user operation in the operation and control means is detected. When shifting from the normal operation mode to the power saving mode,
The operation and control means notifies the main unit of a power saving transition notification including an incoming proxy telephone number of a telephone acting as an incoming call when there is an incoming call destined for the IP telephone during the power saving mode period. And steps to
The operation and control means includes a step of shifting to the power saving mode after the main device receives a notification that the IP telephone and the incoming proxy telephone number satisfy a predetermined condition. Item 10. A method for controlling an IP telephone according to Item 9. After returning from the power saving mode to the normal operation mode,
The operation and control means notifying the main device of a return notification to the normal operation mode;
The IP telephone control according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the operation and control means includes a step of receiving, from the main device, a notification of canceling the setting for forwarding to the proxy call telephone number. Method. During the normal operation mode period, the operation and control means performs the operation of monitoring the normality of the IP telephone by executing an operation of transmitting and receiving a monitoring IP packet to and from the main device. The method for controlling an IP telephone set according to any one of claims 9 to 11, characterized by comprising:

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