JP2022188950A - network integration system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a network integration system configured to simply and reliably establish communication between a user connected to a first communication network and a user connected to a second communication network without constructing a new private branch exchange.SOLUTION: A network integration system configured to connect a first network device X1 that performs communication via a first communication network and a second network device X2 that performs communication via a second communication network, to establish a communication between a user connected to the first communication network and a user connected to the second communication network includes: a first switching unit 100; a first communication module 110; a first branch module 120; a first voice input unit 130; a first voice output unit 140; a second switching unit 200; a second communication module 210; a second branch module 220; a second voice input unit 230; and a second voice output unit 240.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

According to the present invention, a first network device that performs communication communication via a first communication network and a second network device that performs communication communication via a second communication network are connected to each other, and the communication device is connected to the first communication network. The present invention relates to a network integration system that establishes communication between a connected partner and a partner connected to a second communication network.

Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1 below, a network integration system has been realized by providing a PBX, which is a private branch exchange, between a telephone network, which is a first communication network, and the Internet, which is a second communication network. are known.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-048478

However, in such a conventional system, it is necessary to newly construct a so-called IP-PBX that provides PBX on an IP (Internet Protocol) network or a cloud PBX that provides PBX functions on the Internet.

Therefore, the data of the telephone network, which is the first communication network (data built on the Internet, which is the second communication network in some cases) is stored again in the memory of the PBX for each of the plurality of extension terminals connected to the PBX. will need to store extension and dial-in numbers, as well as forwarding numbers.

In view of the above circumstances, the present invention provides simple and reliable communication communication between a partner connected to a first communication network and a partner connected to a second communication network while eliminating the need to construct a new private branch exchange. It is an object of the present invention to provide a network integration system capable of establishing

A network integrated system of a first invention interconnects a first network device that performs communication communication via a first communication network and a second network device that performs communication communication via a second communication network. A network integration system for establishing communication between a partner connected to a first communication network and a partner connected to a second communication network,
connected to a first communication interface, which is a communication interface of the first network device, and configured to be switchable between a first communication module, which is a communication module of the first network device, and a module other than the first communication module; a first switching unit;
a first branching module that is connected to a module other than the first communication module of the first switching unit and branches voice output and voice input of the first communication interface;
a first audio input unit connected to the audio output of the first branch module and receiving the audio output;
a first audio output unit connected to the audio input of the first branch module and outputting audio to the audio input;
connected to a second communication interface that is a communication interface of the second network device, and configured to be switchable between a second communication module that is a communication module of the second network device and a module other than the second communication module a second switching unit;
a second branching module that is connected to a module other than the second communication module of the second switching unit and branches voice output and voice input of the second communication interface;
a second audio input unit connected to the audio output of the second branch module and receiving the audio output;
a second audio output unit connected to the audio input of the second branch module and outputting audio to the audio input;
With the first branching module selected by the first switching unit and the second branching module selected by the second switching unit, the audio output input to the first audio input unit is switched to the second branching module. The audio output is output as the audio output of the audio output section, and the audio output input to the second audio input section is output as the audio output of the first audio output section.

According to the network integrated system of the first invention, when the first communication module is selected by the first switching unit, the original communication of the first network device is realized, while the first switching unit selects the first communication module. When the branching module is selected, the audio output and the audio input of the first communication interface are branched and taken out by the branching module.

Similarly, when the second communication module is selected by the second switching unit, the original communication of the second network device is realized, while when the second branch module is selected by the second switching unit, The voice output and voice input of the second communication interface are branched by the branching module to be taken out.

Then, in a state where the first branch module and the second branch module are selected, the voice output of the first communication interface input to the first voice input unit is output as the voice output of the second voice output unit for the second communication. The voice output of the second communication interface input to the voice input of the interface and the voice output of the second communication interface input to the second voice input unit is output as the voice output of the first voice output unit and input to the voice input of the first communication interface. .

As a result, the voice of the other party connected to the first communication network is output from the speaker or the like of the other party connected to the second communication network from the first voice input unit via the second voice output unit. Since the voice of the other party connected to the second communication network is output from the speaker of the other party connected to the first communication network from the second audio input unit via the first audio output unit, A voice communication can be established between the connected party and the other party connected to the second communication network.

As described above, according to the network integration system of the first invention, it is possible to easily and reliably connect a partner connected to the first communication network and a partner connected to the second communication network without constructing a new private branch exchange. It is possible to provide a network integrated system capable of establishing communication with.

The network integration system of the second invention, in the first invention,
A first video connected to the video input of the first communication interface and configured to be switchable between a first video communication module that is a video communication module of the first network device and a video module other than the first communication module. a switching unit;
a first video input unit connected to the video output of the first communication interface and receiving the video output of the monitor image of the first network device;
a first video output unit connected to a video module other than the first video communication module of the first video switching unit and configured to output video to the first communication interface;
A second video connected to the video input of the second communication interface and configured to be switchable between a second video communication module that is a video communication module of the second network device and a video module other than the second communication module. a switching unit;
a second video input unit connected to the video output of the second communication interface and receiving the video output of the monitor image of the second network device;
a second video output unit connected to a video module other than the second video communication module of the second video switching unit and outputting video to the second communication interface;
the first video input unit in a state in which a module other than the first video communication module is selected by the first video switching unit and a module other than the second video communication module is selected by the second video switching unit; The video output input to is output as the video output of the second video output unit, and the video output input to the second video input unit is output as the video output of the first video output unit Characterized by

A network integrated system of the second invention is a case where communication via the first network device and the second network device includes video communication.

In this case, when the first video communication module is selected by the first video switching unit, the original video communication of the first network device is realized. module is selected, an output video from other than the first video communication module can be input as a video input of the first communication interface.

Similarly, in a state where the second video communication module is selected by the second video switching unit, the original video communication of the second network device is realized, while the second video switching unit switches to a module other than the second video communication module. module is selected, an output video from other than the second video communication module can be input as the video input of the second communication interface.

In this state, the video output (monitor image) of the first communication interface input to the first video input section is output as the video output of the second video output section and input to the video input of the second communication interface. At the same time, the video output (monitor image) of the second communication interface input to the second video input section is output as the video output of the first video output section and input to the video input of the first communication interface.

As a result, the video of the other party connected to the first communication network (monitor image of the first network device) is transmitted from the first video input section to the second video output section of the other party connected to the second communication network. While being output and displayed on a monitor or the like, the image of the other party connected to the second communication network (monitor image of the second network device) is transmitted from the second image input unit through the first image output unit to the first communication Since the image is output and displayed on the monitor or the like of the other party connected to the network, it is possible to establish video communication between the other party connected to the first communication network and the other party connected to the second communication network. .

As described above, according to the network integration system of the second invention, it is possible to easily and reliably connect a partner connected to the first communication network and a partner connected to the second communication network without constructing a new private branch exchange. It is possible to provide a network integrated system capable of establishing communication including video with.

1 is a system configuration diagram showing the configuration of a network integration system according to this embodiment; FIG. FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram showing a modified example of the network integration system of the present embodiment;

As shown in FIG. 1, the network integration system of this embodiment includes a first network device X1 that performs communication communication via a first communication network, and a second network device X2 that performs communication communication via a second communication network. and establish communication between the other party connected to the first communication network and the other party connected to the second communication network, wherein the first switching unit 100 and the first communication module 110, first branch module 120, first audio input unit 130, first audio output unit 140, second switching unit 200, second communication module 210, second branch module 220, second An audio input unit 230 and a second audio output unit 240 are provided.

The first network device is, for example, a telephone connected to a telephone network, or a PC, smart phone, or tablet connected to the Internet.

The first switching unit 100 is connected to the first communication interface X10, which is the communication interface of the first network device X1, and is configured to be switchable between the first communication module 110 and modules other than the first communication module. be.

The first communication interface X10 is a terminal for voice input/output of the first network device X1, and if the first network device X1 is a telephone, a telephone plug (4-pole, 4-core) to which the receiver is connected. , when the first network device X1 is a PC, a smartphone, or a tablet, a USB (speakerphone USB) or a headset terminal (4-pole 3.5 mm stereo minijack) corresponds.

Specifically, when the first network device X1 is a telephone, the first switching unit 100 is a switching device (a handset) that enables the telephone plug 4-pole 4-core to be changed to the first communication module 110 and other modules. If the first network device X1 is a PC, a USB (speakerphone USB) switch or a headset terminal (4-pole 3.5 mm stereo minijack) switch is applicable. Applicable.

The first communication module 110 is the original communication module of the first network device X1. When the first network device X1 is a telephone, the first communication module 110 is a receiver connected via a telephone plug (4-pole, 4-core). 1 When the network device X1 is a PC, a smartphone, or a tablet, it corresponds to a speakerphone or headset connected via a USB (speakerphone USB) or a headset terminal (4-pole 3.5mm stereo minijack).

The first branching module 120 is connected to another module of the first switching unit 100 to divide the telephone line plug (4-pole 4-core) of the other module into audio output (headphone) and audio input (microphone). .

The first audio input unit 130 is connected to the audio output of the first branching module 120 and receives the audio output.

The first audio output unit 140 is connected to the audio input of the first branch module 120 and outputs audio to the audio input.

Similarly, the second network device is, for example, a telephone connected to a telephone network, or a PC, smart phone, or tablet connected to the Internet.

The second switching unit 200 is connected to the second communication interface X20, which is the communication interface of the second network device X2, and is configured to be switchable between the second communication module 210 and modules other than the second communication module. be.

The second communication interface X20 is a terminal for voice input/output of the second network device X2, and if the second network device X2 is a telephone, a telephone plug (4-pole, 4-core) to which the receiver is connected. , when the second network device X2 is a PC, a smartphone, or a tablet, a USB (speakerphone USB) or a headset terminal (4-pole 3.5 mm stereo minijack) corresponds.

Specifically, when the second network device X2 is a telephone, the second switching unit 200 is a switching device (a handset) that enables the telephone plug 4-pole 4-core to be changed to the second communication module 210 and other modules. If the second network device X2 is a PC, a USB (speakerphone USB) switch or a headset terminal (4-pole 3.5 mm stereo minijack) switch is applicable. Applicable.

The second communication module 210 is the original communication module of the second network device X2. When the second network device X2 is a telephone, the second communication module 210 is a receiver connected via a telephone plug (4-pole, 4-core). 2 When the network device X2 is a PC, a smart phone, or a tablet, it corresponds to a speakerphone or headset connected via a USB (speakerphone USB) or a headset terminal (4-pole 3.5mm stereo minijack).

The second branching module 220 is connected to another module of the second switching section 200, and divides the telephone line plug (4-pole, 4-core) of the other module into audio output (headphone) and audio input (microphone). .

The second audio input unit 230 is connected to the audio output of the second branching module 220 and receives the audio output.

The second audio output unit 240 is connected to the audio input of the second branch module 220 and outputs audio to the audio input.

In addition, in order to improve call quality and remove noise, a noise removal filter is provided between the first branch module 120 and the first audio input unit 130 and between the second branch module 220 and the second audio input unit 230. You may interpose the sound quality improvement plug which mounted etc. Similarly, for the purpose of improving sound quality, when the first switch 100 (second switch 200) is a USB switch, a and the second branch module 220).

The operation of the network integration system configured as above will be described.
[First embodiment]
As a first embodiment, a case where the first network device X1 is a telephone and the second network device X2 is a PC will be described.

First, in a normal state before network integration, the first communication module 110 is selected in the first switching section 100 and the second communication module 210 is selected in the second switching section 200 .

In this state, when an outside line arrives at the first network device X1 via the telephone network, the user uses the handset, which is the first communication module, to call the outside line caller, who is the other party of the telephone network, in the same way as a telephone call during a call. Voice communication is possible with

Here, for example, if the called party of the telephone network wishes to call Mr. A, a telecommuter, the user puts the first network device, which is the telephone, on hold and then A call is made to Mr. A by operating the PC, which is the second network device X2.

For example, the PC, which is the second network device X2, can make a call to Mr. A via a Skype (registered trademark, hereinafter omitted) phone, or via various Internet phones. Specifically, in the case of the Skype phone, when the application is downloaded to the smartphone and available, the call is received from the PC, which is the second network device X2, in the same way as a normal mobile phone. is done.

When Mr. A receives a call from the PC, which is the second network device X2, Mr. A's smartphone, the PC, which is the second network device X2, and the speakerphone or headset, which are the second communication modules connected to the PC, are connected to the PC. Communication between the user and Mr. A becomes possible through the set.

At this time, the user can select Mr. A from the phone book of the Skype phone and make a call. It is possible to receive an incoming call while recognizing that it is an outgoing call from the user.

Further, when Mr. A's smartphone receives a call from the PC, which is the second network device X2, the user receives a call from the outside line caller, who is the other party of the telephone network, to the telephone, which is the first network device X1. You can tell them that you are there, and you can confirm whether you can transfer (network integration).

Then, when Mr. A approves the transfer of the call from the outside line caller, the user changes the first switching unit 100 to another module and changes the second switching unit 200 to another module. to release the hold of the first network device X1.

Thus, when the first branch module 120 and the second branch module 220 are selected, the audio output of the first communication interface X10 input to the first audio input unit 130 is the audio output of the second audio output unit 240. and input to the voice input of the second communication interface X20, and the voice output of the second communication interface X20 input to the second voice input unit 230 is output as the voice output of the first voice output unit 140 It is input to the voice input of the first communication interface X10.

As a result, the voice of the outside line caller, who is the other party of the telephone network, which is the first communication network, is connected to the Internet, which is the second communication network, from the first voice input unit 130 via the second voice output unit 240. Mr. A's voice is output from the speaker or the like of Mr. A who is the other party, and Mr. A's voice is output from the speaker or the like of the outside line caller from the second voice input unit 230 via the first voice output unit 140. Voice communication can be established between a party connected to the telephone network, which is the first communication network, and a party connected to the Internet, which is the second communication network.

Integration (transfer) can also be performed in the opposite direction. That is, Mr. A first makes a Skype call to the second network device X2, and after the user receives the call via the second network device X2, he operates the first network device X1 to make an outside call outside the company. By switching the first switching unit 100 and the second switching unit 200 to the first branching module 120 and the second branching module 220, voice communication between Mr. A and the outside line destination may be established. In this case, since only the company's phone number is displayed for the outgoing line, the company's number can be used to make a call without knowing where Mr. A is or how he is connected to the network (using Skype, etc.). voice communication can be established.

Further, in the above embodiment, the integration (transfer) via the first network device X1 is not limited to external calls, but extension calls via a business phone or the like can also be performed.
[Second embodiment]

As a second embodiment, a case where the first network device X1 is a telephone and the second network device X2 is also a telephone (the second communication module is a receiver) will be described.

First, in a normal state before network integration, the first communication module 110 is selected in the first switching section 100 and the second communication module 210 is selected in the second switching section 200 .

In this state, when an outside line arrives at the first network device X1 via the telephone network, the user uses the handset, which is the first communication module, to call the outside line caller, who is the other party of the telephone network, in the same way as a telephone call during a call. Voice communication is possible with

Here, for example, if the called party of the telephone network wishes to call Mr. A, a telecommuter, the user puts the first network device, which is the telephone, on hold and then The telephone, which is the second network device X2, is operated to make a call to Mr. A's smartphone.

Here, if the second network device X2 is configured by a telephone, a line different from that of the telephone, which is the first network device, is required. It becomes possible to transmit telephone calls using lines.
Mr. A can receive the call by recognizing that it is a call originating from the company's FAX line, for example, by using the function of the telephone line such as the number display.

Further, when Mr. A's smartphone receives a call from the telephone, which is the second network device X2, the user receives a call from an outside line caller, who is the other party of the telephone network, to the telephone, which is the first network device X1. You can tell them that you are there, and you can confirm whether you can transfer (network integration).

Then, when Mr. A approves the transfer of the call from the outside line caller, the user changes the first switching unit 100 to another module and changes the second switching unit 200 to another module. to release the hold of the first network device X1.

Thus, when the first branch module 120 and the second branch module 220 are selected, the audio output of the first communication interface X10 input to the first audio input unit 130 is the audio output of the second audio output unit 240. and input to the voice input of the second communication interface X20, and the voice output of the second communication interface X20 input to the second voice input unit 230 is output as the voice output of the first voice output unit 140 It is input to the voice input of the first communication interface X10.

As a result, the voice of the outside line caller, who is the other party of the telephone network, which is the first communication network, is connected to the telephone network, which is the second communication network, from the first voice input unit 130 via the second voice output unit 240. Mr. A's voice is output from the speaker or the like of Mr. A who is the other party, and the voice of Mr. A is output from the speaker or the like of the outside line caller from the second voice input unit 230 via the first voice output unit 140. It is possible to establish a voice communication between a party connected to the telephone network that is the first communication network and a party connected to the telephone network that is the second communication network.

Integration (transfer) can also be performed in the opposite direction. That is, Mr. A first made a call to the second network device X2 from a mobile phone or a landline phone, and after the user received the call via the second network device X2, he operated the first network device X1 to make an outside line call. By switching the first switching unit 100 and the second switching unit 200 to the first branching module 120 and the second branching module 220, voice communication between Mr. A and the outside line destination may be established. In this case, Mr. A can make a call using his company's number without the outside line calling party knowing his mobile phone or landline phone number.

As described above, according to the network integration system of the present embodiment, it is possible to easily and reliably connect a partner connected to the first communication network and a partner connected to the second communication network without constructing a new private branch exchange. It is possible to provide a network integrated system that can establish voice communication with.
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, a modification of the network integration system of this embodiment will be described.

In the modified example of the network integration system of this embodiment, in addition to the configuration of the above embodiment, a first video switching unit 150, a first video communication module 160, a first video input unit 170, a first video It includes an output unit 180 , a second image switching unit 250 , a second image communication module 260 , a second image input unit 270 and a second image output unit 280 . In addition, about the same configuration configuration as the said embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected and the description is abbreviate|omitted.

In this case, the first network device X1 is, for example, a videophone connected to a telephone network, or a PC connected to the Internet (including VPN connection) and capable of executing various WEB conferences and videoconferences. , smartphones, tablets, and dedicated terminals (HDcom (registered trademark, hereinafter abbreviated) manufactured by Panasonic Corporation).

The first video switching unit 150 is connected to a first communication interface X10 (for example, a USB connector), which is a communication interface (video input) of the first network device X1, and is connected to the first video communication module 110 and other than the first communication module. are configured to be switchable with other modules.

Specifically, when the first network device X1 is a PC, the first video switching unit 150 uses a USB switcher. , hereinafter omitted) switch corresponds to this.

If the communication interface (particularly the video communication interface) of the first network device X1 is not a USB connector (for example, in the case of the HDMI format), the USB You may make it connect with a switch.

The first video communication module 160 is a communication module originally assumed by the first network device X1, and corresponds to a so-called WEB camera or a camera dedicated to HDCOM.

The first video input unit 170 is connected to the video output (HDMI format or USB format) of the first communication interface X10, and receives the video output of the monitor image of the first network device X1.
The first image output unit 180 is connected to the first image switching unit 150 and outputs the image input to the second image input unit 270 .

Similarly, in this case, the second network device X2 is, for example, a videophone connected to a telephone network, or connected to the Internet (including VPN connection) to conduct various WEB conferences and videoconferences. available PCs, smartphones, tablets, and dedicated terminals (HDcom manufactured by Panasonic Corporation).

The second video switching unit 250 is connected to the second communication interface X20 (for example, a USB connector), which is the communication interface (video input) of the second network device X2, and is connected to the second video communication module 210 and other than the second communication module. are configured to be switchable with other modules.

Specifically, the second video switching unit 250 uses a USB switch when the second network device X2 is a PC, and an HDMI switch when the second network device X2 is an HD-com dedicated terminal for a video conference. Applicable.

If the communication interface (particularly the video communication interface) of the second network device X2 is not a USB connector (for example, in the case of HDMI format), it is converted to USB as appropriate and then the USB that is the second video switching unit 250 is converted. You may make it connect with a switch.

The second video communication module 260 is a communication module originally assumed by the second network device X2, and corresponds to a so-called WEB camera or a dedicated camera for HDCOM.

The second video input unit 270 is connected to the video output (HDMI format or USB format) of the second communication interface X20, and receives the video output of the monitor image of the second network device X2.
The second image output section 280 is connected to the second image switching section 250 and outputs the image input to the second image input section 270 .
[Third embodiment]
As a third embodiment, a case where the first network device X1 is a PC and the second network device X2 is also a PC will be described.

First, in a normal state before network integration, the first communication module 110 is selected in the first switching unit 100, and the second communication module 110 is selected in the second switching unit 200, as in the first and second embodiments. Communication module 210 is selected.

Also, the first video communication module 160 is selected in the first video switching section 150, and the second video communication module 260 is selected in the second video switching section 250. FIG.

In this state, when the first WEB conference is started via the Internet or the like on the first network device X1, the user can use the first communication module 110, such as a headset or a speakerphone, as in a normal WEB conference. This enables voice communication with members of the first WEB conference.

Also, at this time, images of other members of the first WEB conference are displayed on the monitor of the user's first network device X1, and the user's self-portrait by the WEB camera, which is the first video communication module 160, is displayed as the first image. It is input via the video switching unit 150 and the first communication interface X10. Then, the input user's self-portrait is displayed on the monitor or the like of other members of the first WEB conference. This enables video communication between the user and other members of the first WEB conference.

Here, when another member of the first WEB conference desires integration with another WEB conference, the user operates the PC, which is the second network device X2, to hold the second WEB conference. or participate.

When the second WEB conference is launched, as in the first WEB conference, the user uses the headset or speakerphone, which is the second communication module 210, to join the members of the second WEB conference as in a normal WEB conference. Voice communication is possible with

Also, at this time, images of other members of the second WEB conference are displayed on the monitor of the user's second network device X2, and the user's self-portrait by the WEB camera, which is the second video communication module 260, is displayed on the second screen. It is input via the video switching unit 250 and the second communication interface X20. Then, the input user's self-portrait is displayed on the monitor or the like of the other members of the second WEB conference. This enables video communication between the user and other members of the second WEB conference.

Then, when the other member of the second web conference approves the integration of the web conference with the other member of the first web conference, the user changes the first switching unit 100 to another module and , the second switching unit 200 is changed to another module. Furthermore, the user changes the first video switching unit 150 to another module and changes the second video switching unit 250 to another module.

As a result, the voice of the other member (partner) of the first web conference is transmitted from the first voice input unit 130 through the second voice output unit 240 to the speaker of the other member (partner) of the second web conference. etc., and the voice of another member (partner) of the second WEB conference is output from the second voice input unit 230 via the first voice output unit 140 to the other member (partner) of the first WEB conference. ), it is possible to establish voice communication between the other party connected in the first web conference and the other party connected in the second web conference.

Also, an image of another member (partner) of the first WEB conference (monitor image of the first network device X1) is transmitted from the first video input unit 170 via the second video output unit 280 to the second WEB conference. The image of the other member (partner) of the second WEB conference (the monitor image of the second network device X2) is output and displayed on the monitor of the other member (partner) of the second WEB conference, and the second video input unit 270 is output and displayed on the monitor or the like of another member (partner) of the first WEB conference via the first video output unit 180, so that the other party connected in the first WEB conference and the second A video communication can be established with a partner connected in a WEB conference.

As described above, according to the network integration system of the present embodiment, it is possible to easily and reliably connect a partner connected to the first communication network and a partner connected to the second communication network without constructing a new private branch exchange. It is possible to provide a network integrated system that can establish video and audio communication with.

In the above embodiment, a case was described in which a user who performs network integration leaves the network along with the integration (transfer), but the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, a mixer or the like capable of voice synthesis is connected between the first voice input unit 130 and the first switching unit 100 (or between the second voice input unit 230 and the second switching unit 200), Synthesizing the voice of the first communication module 110 (or the second communication module 210) with the voice output of the first branching module 120 (or the second branching module 220), and the first voice output unit 140 (or the second voice output unit) 240) and output to the first communication module 110 (or the second communication module 210), the user may also be configured to be able to communicate with the integrated network by voice.

Similarly, between the first video input unit 170 and the first communication interface X10 (or between the second video input unit 270 and the second communication interface X20) a screen capable of video synthesis (synthetic split display) By connecting a synthesizing device and synthesizing the image (user's self-portrait) of the first video communication module 160 (or the second video communication module 260), the user can also communicate with the network after integration. good. Supplementally, in this case, since the video of the WEB conference after integration is displayed on the monitor of the first network device X1 or the second network device X2, the first video output unit 180 (or the second It is not necessary to branch the output image from the image output unit 280) and display it.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the case where the first switching unit 100 and the first video switching unit 150 (the second switching unit 200 and the second video switching unit 250) are separately configured has been described, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the first switching section 100 may have all or part of the functions of the first image switching section 150 (the second switching section 200 and the second image switching section 250). Conversely, the first video switching unit 150 may have all or part of the functions of the first switching unit 100 (the second video switching unit 250 and the second switching unit 200). For example, when the first communication module 160 (or the second communication module 260) is a web camera with a microphone (or with a speaker in some cases), the first video switching unit 150 (or the second video switching unit 250) The functions of the first switching unit 100 (or the second switching unit 200) may be integrated.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100... 1st switching part, 110... 1st communication module, 120... 1st branching module, 130... 1st audio input part, 140... 1st audio output part, 150... 1st video switching part, 160... 1st video Communication module 170 First video input unit 180 First video output unit 200 Second switching unit 210 Second communication module 220 Second branch module 230 Second audio input unit 240 Second audio output section 250 Second video switching section 260 Second video communication module 270 Second video input section 280 Second video output section X1 First network device X10 First communication Interface, X2...Second network device, X20...Second communication interface.

Claims (2)

A first network device that performs communication communication via a first communication network and a second network device that performs communication communication via a second communication network are connected to each other, and a partner connected to the first communication network A network integration system that establishes communication with a partner connected to a second communication network,
connected to a first communication interface, which is a communication interface of the first network device, and configured to be switchable between a first communication module, which is a communication module of the first network device, and a module other than the first communication module; a first switching unit;
a first branching module that is connected to a module other than the first communication module of the first switching unit and branches voice output and voice input of the first communication interface;
a first audio input unit connected to the audio output of the first branch module and receiving the audio output;
a first audio output unit connected to the audio input of the first branch module and outputting audio to the audio input;
connected to a second communication interface that is a communication interface of the second network device, and configured to be switchable between a second communication module that is a communication module of the second network device and a module other than the second communication module a second switching unit;
a second branching module that is connected to a module other than the second communication module of the second switching unit and branches voice output and voice input of the second communication interface;
a second audio input unit connected to the audio output of the second branch module and receiving the audio output;
a second audio output unit connected to the audio input of the second branch module and outputting audio to the audio input;
With the first branching module selected by the first switching unit and the second branching module selected by the second switching unit, the audio output input to the first audio input unit is switched to the second branching module. A network integration system, wherein an audio output is output from an audio output unit, and an audio output input to the second audio input unit is output as an audio output from the first audio output unit. The network integration system of claim 1,
A first video connected to the video input of the first communication interface and configured to be switchable between a first video communication module that is a video communication module of the first network device and a video module other than the first communication module. a switching unit;
a first video input unit connected to the video output of the first communication interface and receiving the video output of the monitor image of the first network device;
a first video output unit connected to a video module other than the first video communication module of the first video switching unit and configured to output video to the first communication interface;
A second video connected to the video input of the second communication interface and configured to be switchable between a second video communication module that is a video communication module of the second network device and a video module other than the second communication module. a switching unit;
a second video input unit connected to the video output of the second communication interface and receiving the video output of the monitor image of the second network device;
a second video output unit connected to a video module other than the second video communication module of the second video switching unit and outputting video to the second communication interface;
the first video input unit in a state in which a module other than the first video communication module is selected by the first video switching unit and a module other than the second video communication module is selected by the second video switching unit; The video output input to is output as the video output of the second video output unit, and the video output input to the second video input unit is output as the video output of the first video output unit A network integration system characterized by:

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