JP2660054B2 - Voice / data communication terminal equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Industrial application field) The present invention is connected to a remote computer center via a public line, and transmits / receives data information between the center and an information card. The present invention relates to a communication terminal device.

(Prior Art) With the advent of the card society, cards such as credit cards and cash cards have been widely used for cash settlement and shopping. However, this type of card mainly uses a magnetic card in which a magnetic stripe is provided and the information is magnetically recorded, so that the recording capacity is about 72 bytes, so that a personal identification code, a user ID code, and an original code are used. Only a thin code can be recorded, and much of the information relies on a host computer in the data center. However, in recent years, with the advent of IC cards, memory cards, or optical cards with large-capacity memory elements that can store, read, write, update, and add content, the history of use has been reduced. It became possible to memorize and save. Then, record the history on the card, transfer this recorded history to the host computer if necessary,
The content can be renewed, and the card can be used for various purposes by leaving the host computer. That is, applications for cash vouchers, coupons, passbooks and other data recording have been developed.

By the way, in order to use these functions, it is necessary to record necessary basic data on a card, transfer stored information to a host computer, or update the information. For exchanging information with the host computer in the data center
A data communication terminal device is used.

FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of a conventional voice / data communication terminal device. In the figure, reference numeral 100 denotes a voice / data communication terminal, which is a voice / data communication terminal.
Reference numeral 100 denotes a microphone (or transmitter) 110, a speaker (receiver) 120, a speech circuit unit 130 (the above is a voice system) which sends voice from the microphone 110 to the line side and gives voice from the line side to the speaker 120, data Input unit 140, which is a keyboard having numeric keys, # keys, and * keys for inputting characters and dials, a display unit 150 for displaying input data and messages by an LCD (liquid crystal display element) or CRT, an IC card and a memory Read / store large-capacity data recordable data such as card or optical card
An information read / write operation unit (hereinafter referred to as information) for reading / writing information on / from a writable card-type information recording medium 170
R / W unit) 180, the data input unit 140, the display unit 150
Control section 190 which controls the information R / W section 180 and the control section 190
A data communication system comprising a communication unit 191 that executes data communication under the control of a modem, an NCU (network
A line control unit 192 that includes a control unit and controls switching connection to office lines, data communication systems, and voice office lines.

194 is an office line, which is an analog line. A data center 193 is a communication partner, where a host computer is installed via a modem and an NCU. Data center 19
Reference numeral 3 is connected to the office line 194 via the office switching device.

In such a configuration, consider a case where data is received from the data center 193 and the information is written to the information recording medium 170.

First, in the voice / data terminal device 100, the data input unit 140 is operated to input the telephone number of the data center 193. Then, the control unit 190 transmits this to the communication unit 192, the line control unit 1
A dial tone signal is sent to the office line 194 via the line 92, and the switching equipment of the office receiving the connection connects to the office line of the telephone number indicated by the dial tone signal. Connected to host computer. At this stage, the line control unit 192
Is connected to the office line 194. Therefore, since voice communication is possible, the operator of the voice / data terminal device 100 has a meeting with the data center 193 to exchange data information by voice, and then performs a mode switching operation to perform a line switching operation. Switching 192, station line 194 and communication unit 191
And connect. When the preparation is completed, the data center 193 transmits data information to the office line 194.

On the other hand, the voice / data terminal device 100 has a data center 1
When receiving the data information transmitted from the 93 side, the control unit
190 controls the communication unit 191 and the information R / W unit 180 to send data information from the data center 193 to the information R / W unit 180, and the information R / W unit 180 writes the information to the information recording medium 170. Put in. Further, control unit 190 causes display unit 150 to display the information received from data center 193.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) The conventional device is such a device,
When data information to be recorded on the information recording medium 170 is sent from 3, all of the information is written to the recording section of the information recording medium 170 in order. The terminal device does not have a function of checking and displaying the free space for storing data information in the recording unit of the information recording medium 170 and a function of selectively erasing stored data information of the information recording medium 170.

Therefore, when writing data information to the information recording medium 170 by a conventional terminal device, if the data information storage free space in the recording unit of the information recording medium 170 is exhausted, depending on the standard of the information recording medium 170, it becomes impossible to write, Alternatively, there is a problem that new information is overwritten on stored information without confirmation of the terminal device user.

In this case, in the former case, the past information is protected, but there is a disadvantage that new information cannot be recorded after the recording capacity is full, and in the latter case, the latest information is stored even if the capacity is full. Can always be recorded, but on the other hand, there is a drawback in that even if there is information to be stored in the past information, it is overwritten without concern, so that the information cannot be protected.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a method for recording information on a card-type information recording medium having a large storage capacity and capable of storing and reading / writing the stored content by exchanging the content and updating the information. When the data information storage free space in the recording section of the medium is exhausted, unnecessary information is selected and designated, and the area of the designated portion can be used as a recording area for new information. Another object of the present invention is to provide a voice / data communication terminal device capable of protecting required information and protecting necessary information.

[Configuration of the invention]

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is configured as follows. That is, it has a card type information recording medium reading / writing means and a voice communication means capable of writing and saving and reading data, and is connected to a center for managing information through a communication line to be used for voice and data. In a voice / data communication terminal device capable of transmitting and receiving information and writing data information from a center to the information recording medium by the reading / writing means under control of a controller means, Display means for displaying, a function of checking the recording status of the information recording medium to check the free space, a function of instructing the center to stop transmitting data information when the free space is insufficient, A function of reading out the recorded content of the information recording medium and displaying the same on the display means; An erasing function for erasing and securing a free area and a writing control function for writing received data information to a free area of the information recording medium are added, and unnecessary information is recorded from the recorded contents of the information recording medium displayed on the display means. An erase commanding means for instructing the control means of the recorded contents is provided.

(Operation) In such a configuration, when recording the data information received from the center on the information recording medium, the control means checks the free space of the information recording medium, and if there is no free space, displays the fact on the display means. At the same time, the recording data information of the information recording medium is read and displayed on the display means.
Then, the operator of the terminal device operates the erasure command means,
Selectively specify unnecessary data information. Thus, the control means erases unnecessary data information recorded on the information recording medium. Then, when the transmission of the data information is restarted after the erasure is completed, the control means sequentially records the data information received from the center in the empty area secured by the erasing operation of the unnecessary recording information on the information recording medium.

As described above, the free space of the information recording medium is checked, and when the capacity is insufficient, the information record recorded on the information recording medium is displayed, unnecessary information is selected, and data information to be written after erasing is sequentially selected. This is to write in the empty area. Therefore, when there is no more free space for recording on the information recording medium, unnecessary information can be selectively erased, and that part of the area can be used as a recording area for new information. And the necessary information can be protected.

(Embodiment) An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the present apparatus. In the figure, reference numeral 100 denotes a voice / data communication terminal apparatus, and the voice / data communication terminal apparatus 100 includes a microphone (or a transmitter) 110, A speaker (receiver) 120, a speech circuit unit 130 (the above is a voice system) for sending voice from the microphone 110 to the line side and giving voice from the line side to the speaker 120, numeric keys and # keys for data and dial input, and * Data input section which is a keyboard with keys
140, a display unit 150 for displaying input data and a message by an LCD (liquid crystal display element) or a CRT, a card-type information recording medium such as an IC card capable of reading / writing large-capacity data and storable data. An information read / write operation unit (hereinafter referred to as information R /
W unit 180), a data input unit 140, a control unit 190 for controlling the display unit 150 and the information R / W unit 180, and a communication unit 191 controlled by the control unit 190 to execute data communication. A line control unit 192 having a communication system, a modem, and an NCU (network control unit) is provided. The line control unit 192 controls connection to a station line, switching control of a data communication system, and a voice system.

The above configuration is basically the same as that of the conventional apparatus. However, the present apparatus is further provided with a special operation input section 160, in which a display command key 160 for instructing display of information stored in the information recording medium 170 is provided.
a and a storage command key 160c for requesting deletion of the specified storage information, and a communication restart key 160c for issuing a communication restart request.
As shown in FIG. 2, a function means 210 for erasing stored data information of the information recording medium 170 in response to a command from the erasure command key 160b, a function means 220 for detecting the free space of the information recording medium 170, The function means 230 and the display unit 15 for displaying the result on the display unit 150 when there is no free space by looking at the result of
Function means 240 for displaying operation guidance for 0, function means 250 for controlling the operation of each component, and information recording medium 1
Recognize the erased area in the 70 data information recording section,
Functional means for instructing writing of data information in the area
Has 260. The control unit 190a uses a microcomputer, and these functional means are realized by software.

194 is an office line. A data center 193 is a communication partner, where a host computer is installed via a modem and an NCU. The data center 193 is connected to the office line 194 via the office switching device.

In such a configuration, consider a case where data is received from the data center 193 and the information is written to the information recording medium 170.

First, in the voice / data terminal device 100, the data input unit 140 is operated to input the telephone number of the data center 193. Then, the control unit 190a transmits this to the communication unit 192, the line control unit.
A dial tone signal is transmitted to the office line 194 via 192, and the switching equipment of the office receiving the connection connects to the office line of the telephone number indicated by the dial tone signal. Connected to host computer. At this stage, the line control unit 192 connects the communication circuit unit 130 to the office line 192. Therefore, since voice communication is possible, the operator of the voice / data terminal device 100 has a meeting with the data center 193 to exchange data information by voice, and then performs a mode switching operation to perform a line switching operation. 192 is switched, and the curve 194 and the communication unit 191 are connected. When the preparation is completed, the data center 193 transmits data information to the office line 194.

On the other hand, the voice / data terminal device 100 has a data center 1
When receiving the data information transmitted from the 93 side, the control unit
190a controls the communication unit 191 and the information R / W unit 180 to send data information from the data center 193 to the information R / W unit 180, and the information R / W unit 180 writes the information on the information recording medium 170. Put in.
Further, control unit 190a causes display unit 150 to display information received from data center 193.

Basically, it is like this, but at the time of writing, in the present apparatus, the control unit 190a operates the free space detection function means 220a.
Is executed, and the information R / W unit 180 is controlled to check the free space of the recording unit of the information recording medium 170 connected to the information R / W unit 180. As a result, when the free space is exhausted, the control unit
190a is a function 23 that displays a message indicating that there is no free space
0 is executed, and a message to that effect is displayed on the display unit 150. Then, the control unit 190a instructs the data center 193 via the communication unit 191 and the line control unit 192 to transmit and cancel data.
As a result, the data transmission from the data center 193 is stopped.

On the other hand, the terminal user knows from the message display that the recording unit of the information recording medium 170 has run out of free space. Then, the display command key 160a of the special operation input section 160 is operated to give a command to read information from the information recording medium 170 to the control section 190a. Then, the control unit 190a controls the information R / W unit 180 to sequentially read the contents recorded in the recording unit of the information recording medium 170 connected to the information R / W unit 180, and displays the contents in the display unit.
Display on 150. Also, at this time, the control unit 190a executes the operation guidance display function means 240, and displays the operation guidance of "Press the delete key when deleting information".

At this time, when the terminal user selects and designates unnecessary information among the read information displayed on the display unit 150, and presses the erase command key 160b of the special operation input unit 160, the control unit 190a performs a stored data information erase function. The means 210 is executed and the information R / W section 180 is executed.
And the information recording medium 170 connected to the information R / W unit 180
Deletes the corresponding information recorded in the recording unit.

In this way, the terminal user selectively designates and deletes unnecessary information recorded in the recording section of the information recording medium 170, thereby creating an empty area. The control unit 190a recognizes the information of the empty area by the erasure area recognition and writing function means 260 of the area.

Next, when communication restart is instructed by pressing the restart communication restart key 160c of the special operation input unit 160, the control unit 190a receives this and issues a data information transmission restart request to the data center 193.

Thereby, the data center 193 transmits the data information again. When the voice / data terminal device 100 receives the data information transmitted from the data center 193, the control unit 190a controls the information R / W unit 180 to control the data center.
The data information from 193 is sent to the information R / W section 180, and the information is written in an empty area of the information recording medium 170. Further, the control unit 190a displays the information received from the data center 193 on the display unit 150a.
To be displayed.

As described above, when recording the data information received from the data center on the information recording medium, the present apparatus checks the free space of the recording section of the information recording medium, and if there is no free space, displays a message to that effect on the display section. The data information in the recording section of the information recording medium is read, and the unnecessary data information in the recording section of the information recording medium is deleted by allowing the operator of the terminal device to selectively specify unnecessary data information. When a command to restart the transmission of information is issued, a function is provided for recording the data information received by the restart of the transmission in the order of the free areas secured by the above-described erasing operation of the recording unit on the information recording medium.

Therefore, when there is no more free space in the recording section of the recording section of the information recording medium, by selecting and specifying unnecessary information, the area of the specified portion can be used as a recording area for new information. Thus, new information can always be recorded and necessary information can be protected.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above and shown in the drawings, and may be appropriately modified and implemented without changing the gist thereof. For example, a display command key of the special operation input unit, The erasure command key, the communication restart key, and the like can be commanded by a special number using the numeric keypad of the data input unit. In addition, when erasing unnecessary information in the information recorded on the information recording medium, the designation can be made by displaying the information one by one and selecting the erasure, or by combining several and displaying them together with the cursor or number. An appropriate method such as designation and erasure selection may be used.

〔The invention's effect〕

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, when a content is exchanged with a card-type information recording medium having a large storage capacity and capable of storing and reading / writing the storage content, the content is updated. When the data information storage space in the recording section of the information recording medium is exhausted, unnecessary information can be selected and designated, and the area of the designated portion can be used as a recording area for new information. A voice / data communication terminal device capable of recording information and protecting necessary information can be provided.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a control unit, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram for explaining a conventional example. is there. 100 voice / data communication terminal device, 110 microphone (or transmitter), 120 speaker (receiver), 1
30: Communication circuit section, 140: Data input section, 150: Display section, 160: Special operation input section, 160a: Display command key, 1
60b: Erase command key, 160c: Communication restart key, 170:
Card type information recording medium, 180 ... information read / write operation unit, 190, 190a ... control unit, 191 ... communication unit, 192 ... line control unit, 193 ... data center, 194 ... station line.

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Morifumi Okukawa 1-1-6 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (72) Fumihiro Kimura 1-16-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Japan (56) References JP-A-63-108849 (JP, A) JP-A-63-48058 (JP, A) JP-A-63-88959 (JP, A) JP-A-63-147057 (Japanese) JP, U)

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A card type information recording medium reading / writing means capable of writing and storing and reading data, and
Voice communication means, and is connected to a center for managing information through a communication line to exchange voice information and data information, and to read / write data information from the center.
A voice / data communication terminal device having a function of writing to the information recording medium by a writing unit, comprising: a display unit for displaying information; and a control unit, wherein the control unit transmits data information received from a center to the information recording medium. Only when it is determined that there is no free space as a result of checking the free space of the information recording medium, a message to that effect is displayed on the display means and data information is transmitted to the center. Means for instructing to cancel, and in the state where the message indicating that there is no free space is displayed, when a display instruction is input, the contents recorded on the information recording medium are sequentially read and the display unit Means for displaying and displaying guidance for performing an erasing operation; and selectively deleting the recorded content being displayed on the display means. Means for erasing the corresponding data information from the information recording medium when an erasing command for causing the center to be deleted is input to the center when an instruction for resuming communication after erasing the data information is input. Means for transmitting a data information transmission reunion request to reunite the transmission of data information.