JP3066820B2 - Communication network call information system - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a function to <br/> the call information systems for processing call information generated with the use of the communication network exchange.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Along with the sophistication and integration of communication networks, various kinds of information are generated and required for use of telephone calls or communication services and control of communication networks.

[0003] Efficient and effective use of such a great variety of information is required for further advancement and diversification of telecommunication services.

For this purpose, the applicant of the present application has
A call information system that effectively uses call information, including a billing process that occurs with the use of a telephone call or a communication service, is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application No. 171323/1994 (Publication No. 14117/1994) , "Conventional example"]
Suggested.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a call information system which is the above-mentioned conventionally proposed technique applied by the present applicant. In the figure, A is a communication network composed of each subscriber Aa and exchanges A1 to An, B
1, B2 is an information transmission network, C1 to Cn are information distribution devices, and D1 to Dn are operation systems.

Referring to FIG. 16, description will be given of a conventionally proposed technique. The information distributing devices C1 to Cn are connected to the local exchanges A1 to An under the respective jurisdiction of the local exchanges A1 to An in the communication network A via the information transmission network B1, and the operation systems D1 to Dn. Are connected to the information distribution devices C1 to Cn via the information transmission network B2.

In FIG. 16, a polling / selecting method (hereinafter referred to as a polling / selecting method) is used as a connection method of the transmission control procedure.
"Polling method" is abbreviated).

[0008] Each of the information sorting devices C1 to Cn causes the local exchanges A1 to An under its control to become an originating exchange. A series of variable-length data representing the contents of each communication performed by each subscriber Aa via the local exchanges A1 to An, such as the identification number, the call time, and the service used, via the information transmission network B1. Operation system D which receives and receives the information via the information transmission network B2
1 to Dn.

Here, the operation systems D1 to D
n performs various types of information processing using call information, such as various types of charging processing and traffic management.

FIG. 17 shows information distributing devices C1 to C for distributing in the above-described call information system.
3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of n. In the figure, 1 is a system control unit, 2 is a system information storage unit, 3
Is a polling transmission unit, 4 is a polling control unit, 5 is a batch reception unit, 6 is a storage unit, 7 is a message extraction unit, and 8 is a comparison unit 8
a, an information distribution unit including a determination condition table storage unit 8b, a distribution storage unit 8c, and a file 8d; 9, a transmission unit;
Reference numeral 10 denotes a polling receiving unit.

Referring to FIG. 17, information sorting devices C1 to C1
The operation of Cn will be described. The system control unit 1 controls the operation of each unit in the information distribution devices C1 to Cn based on the control information stored in the system information storage unit 2.

The polling control unit 4 includes the system control unit 1
And transmits a polling signal requesting the transfer of call information to predetermined local exchanges A1 to An under its jurisdiction.

Each of the exchanges A1 to A1 responds to a polling signal of a call information transfer request from the polling transmitter 3.
n is received by the collective receiving unit 5,
The data is sequentially written to the storage unit 6.

Each piece of call information (a series of variable length data for each communication by each subscriber Aa) stored in the storage unit 6 is sequentially extracted by a message extracting unit 7 and transmitted to an information sorting unit 8. You.

The information distribution unit 8 selects and distributes call information corresponding to each of the operation systems D1 to Dn. That is, the call information extracted by the message extracting unit 7 is compared and classified by the comparing unit 8a based on the items of the determination condition table stored in the determination condition table storage unit 8b. The distribution and accumulation unit 8c stores and accumulates files 8d prepared corresponding to the operation systems D1 to Dn.

Further, the call information stored and stored in the file 8d is converted by the polling reception unit 10 and the transmission unit 9 into call information required by each of the operation systems D1 to Dn as usage status data. D1 to Dn.

FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a configuration of each of the exchanges A1 to An. In the figure, Aα is an exchange processing unit, Aβ is a communication control unit, 11 is a call information receiving unit, 12 is a storage unit, 13 is a polling receiving unit, 14 is a takeout control unit,
Reference numeral 5 denotes a protocol conversion unit, and reference numeral 16 denotes a transmission unit.

The operation of each of the exchanges A1 to An shown in FIG. 18 will be described. First, call information generated by communication from an exchange processing unit Aα that performs processing as an exchange is transmitted to the information distribution devices C1 to Cn via a communication control unit Aβ.

Here, in the communication control unit Aβ, the polling receiving unit 13 generates a data transfer instruction according to the polling signals from the information sorting devices C1 to Cn, and the call information is stored in the storage unit 12 according to the instruction of the extraction control unit 14. The data is sequentially taken out and transmitted to the information distributing apparatuses C1 to Cn that have requested polling via the protocol conversion unit 15 and the transmission unit 16.

FIG. 19 shows operation systems D1 to D1.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of Dn. In the figure,
Dα is a system processing unit, Dβ is a communication control unit, 17 is a control unit, 18 is a polling transmission unit, 19 is a call information reception unit, 2
0 is a storage unit.

The operation of the operation systems D1 to Dn shown in FIG. 19 will be described. The control unit 17 controls a polling reception operation by the polling transmission unit 18 and the call information reception unit 19 according to a command from the system processing unit Dα.

Under the control of the control unit 17, the polling transmission unit 18 sequentially transmits a polling signal requesting the transfer of call information to the information distribution devices C1 to Cn.

The call information receiving unit 19 sequentially receives the call information transferred from the information sorting devices C1 to Cn in response to the polling signal, and sends it to the system processing unit Dα.

The call information received by the call information receiving section 19 may be temporarily stored in the storage section 20 and then sent to the system processing section Dα.

The operation of each unit is performed as described above. The operation of the entire call information system shown in FIG.
This will be described with reference to FIGS. When each subscriber Aa in the communication network A communicates with another subscriber, the switching processing unit Aα of the local exchanges A1 to An that controls the subscriber Aa that is the originating side.
Thus, call information is output.

The call information includes the local exchanges A1 to An
Is received by the call information receiving unit 11 and stored in the storage unit 12.

Then, in the information sorting devices C1 to Cn that control the local exchanges A1 to An, a polling signal is transmitted from the polling transmission unit 3 to the exchanges A1 to An, and the polling signal is transmitted to the exchanges A1 to An. The polling receiver 1 is received by the receiver 13
3 gives an instruction to the extraction control unit 14 to extract the call information.

As a result, a series of call information stored in the storage unit 12 is extracted by the extraction control unit 14 and transferred to the information distribution devices C1 to Cn via the protocol conversion unit 15 and the transmission unit 16.

These pieces of call information are transmitted to the information distribution device C1.
〜Cn are received by the collective receiving unit 5 and stored in the storage unit 6. Other information sorting devices C1 to Cn
In this case, the same operation is performed for the local exchanges A1 to An under the respective jurisdictions.

On the other hand, when each of the information distribution devices C1 to Cn receives a polling signal from the operation system D1 to Dn, the transmission unit 9 transmits the call information in the file 8d corresponding to the operation system D1 to Dn. , Requested operation system D1 to D
n.

In the operation systems D1 to Dn that have transmitted the polling signal, the call information transmitted from the information sorting devices C1 to Cn in this way is received by the call information receiving unit 19, and the call information is received by the system processing unit Dα. Various applications using the call information are executed.

[0032]

By the way, in the above-mentioned call information system, the information distributing devices C1 to Cn are provided with the storage unit 6 and the information distributing unit 8 integrally, and each of the local exchanges A1. To store the information sent from .An. Therefore, the information sorting device C
When 1 to Cn are congested or fail, the following various problems occur.

First, when the information distribution unit 8 is congested or fails, the information of the exchanges A1 to An cannot be received if the capacity of the storage unit 6 is limited. There arises a problem that information generated in the exchanges A1 to An cannot be secured.

Next, in order to solve the above problem, the storage units 6 of the information sorting devices C1 to Cn are supposed to be in an emergency.
Alternatively, a method of increasing the capacity of the storage unit 12 of each of the exchanges A1 to An is also conceivable. Is not a problem.

If the information distributing devices C1 to Cn themselves break down, the contents of the storage unit 6 may be destroyed or disappear, and the damage and the effect are enormous in proportion to the increase in the capacity. There is a problem of becoming something.

Further, the file 8d of the information distribution unit 8
Is installed in correspondence with the operation systems D1 to Dn, so that there is a problem that it is not possible to immediately respond to diversification of the operation systems D1 to Dn.

In addition, the number of calls may explosively increase during normal times. In this case, each of the information sorting devices C1 to C1
In Cn, there is a problem that the accumulation of the call information in the accumulation unit 12 cannot be made in time, that is, an overflow of the call information occurs.

Various output interfaces are present in the current exchanges A1 to An, and interfaces corresponding to the output interfaces must be provided in each of the information sorting devices C1 to Cn, which is not economical.

Here, the main objects to be solved by the present invention are as follows. A first object of the present invention, various kinds of information generated in the communication network, in which inter alia it possible to effectively use the call information, to St. provide call information system of the communication network.

The second object of the present invention, it is possible to distribute the call information efficiently Moreover properly, and, those that St. provide call information system of adaptable communication network when congestion or failure It is.

The third object of the present invention is to provide St. possible, call information system of the communication network to provide by effectively utilizing the call information a variety of services efficiently.

The fourth object of the present invention, which can be economically implemented in the call information overflow, and the absorption of differences in the exchange for each type of interface in the information distributing apparatus, the call information systems communication network it is intended to provide cents.

Other objects of the present invention will become apparent from the description and drawings of the present invention, particularly from the description of the claims.

[0044]

The object of the present invention can be attained by adopting new characteristic constitutional means and constitutional methods listed next to the present invention. That is, a first feature of the system of the present invention is that call information generated by an exchange in the communication network when a subscriber uses the communication network is classified by a predetermined classification item and the call information is used. In a communication system for delivering to an operation system, a plurality of distributed subscribers, each of the exchanges connected to each of the subscribers via the communication network, one or more of the exchanges are connected, and the call is transmitted from the exchanges. After collecting the information and temporarily storing the call information, the call information is transmitted to the distribution function unit, and a plurality of exchange adapter units and one or more exchange adapter units are connected and the exchange adapter unit is connected. Receiving the call information stored in the system, classifying the call information according to the predetermined classification item, storing the received call information, and then distributing the call information to the operation system and distributing the call information to a plurality of items. And a plurality of operation systems connected to one or more of the distribution function units and receiving call information from the distribution function unit, wherein each of the exchanges and the exchange adapter unit includes This is a call information system of a communication network in which an information transmission network is connected between each exchange adapter unit and the distribution function unit, and between the distribution function unit and the operation system.

A second feature of the system of the present invention is that call information generated by an exchange in the communication network when a subscriber uses the communication network is classified by a predetermined classification item and the call information is used. In a communication system for delivering to an operating system, a plurality of distributed subscribers, the respective exchanges connected to the respective subscribers via the communication network, and one or more exchanges connected to the exchanges, and After collecting call information and temporarily storing the call information, the call information is transmitted to the distribution function unit, and a plurality of exchange adapter units are connected to one or more of the exchange adapter units. Receiving the call information stored in the unit, classifying the call information according to the predetermined classification item, storing the call information, distributing the call information to the operation system, and dividing the call information into a plurality of And a plurality of operation systems connected to one or more of the distribution function units and receiving call information from the distribution function unit, between the exchanges and the exchange adapter unit, and Each distribution function unit and the operation system are connected by an information transmission network,
The connection between the exchange adapter unit and the distribution function unit is a call information system of a communication network in which a connection via an information transmission network and a direct connection without passing through the information transmission network coexist.

A third feature of the system of the present invention is that, in the first or second feature of the system of the present invention, the exchange adapter unit controls a whole operation of the exchange adapter unit; A system information storage unit that stores various information necessary for control of the unit, a receiving unit that receives various call information generated in a plurality of exchanges,
A call information system for a communication network, comprising: a storage unit that temporarily stores call information received by the reception unit; and a transfer unit that transfers information stored in the storage unit to a distribution function unit.

A fourth feature of the system of the present invention is that the distribution function unit in the first, second, or third feature of the system of the present invention includes a system control unit that controls the operation of the entire distribution function unit; A system information storage unit for storing various information necessary for control of the system control unit; a collection distribution unit for collecting call information necessary from each exchange adapter unit and classifying the collected call information based on predetermined classification items; A storage unit that stores the call information classified according to the classification items according to the classification items, and a distribution unit that distributes the call information stored in the storage units corresponding to the classification items to an operation system. It is a call information system of a communication network.

A fifth feature of the system of the present invention resides in that the collecting and distributing unit in the fourth feature of the system of the present invention includes a collecting unit that collects necessary call information from each exchange adapter unit, A comparison / classification item table storage unit that stores an item table necessary for comparison and classification of the call, and a comparison / classification that compares and classifies the respective call information by using an item table stored in the comparison / classification item table storage unit And a distribution unit that distributes the call information classified by the comparison / classification unit to each corresponding part of the storage unit.

A sixth feature of the system of the present invention resides in that the collecting and distributing unit in the fourth feature of the present invention system comprises: a collecting unit for collecting necessary call information from each exchange adapter unit; A comparison / classification item table storage unit storing an item table necessary for comparison and classification of the items, and an item table stored in the comparison / classification item table storage unit. And a comparing / classifying / writing unit for writing the information into each corresponding part of the storage unit.

A seventh feature of the system of the present invention resides in that the operation system according to the first, second, third, fourth, fifth or sixth feature of the present invention system includes various kinds of calls including application programs. A system processing unit that processes information; and a communication control unit that exchanges information with the distribution function unit. The communication control unit includes: a system control unit that controls the operation of the entire communication control unit; A call information system for a communication network, comprising: a system information storage unit that stores various types of information necessary for controlling the units; and a call information reception unit that receives call information from each distribution function unit.

An eighth feature of the system of the present invention is that the communication control unit of each operation system in the seventh feature of the present invention system temporarily stores the call information received by the call information receiving unit and then stores the call information in the system processing unit. Is a call information system for a communication network, further comprising a storage unit for sending call information to a communication network.

A ninth feature of the system of the present invention resides in that the exchange adapter unit in the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh or eighth feature of the system of the present invention is characterized in that: A transfer request transmission unit for transmitting a transfer request signal for requesting transfer of call information to each exchange connected to the exchange adapter unit, and receiving a transfer request signal from a distribution function unit connected to the exchange adapter unit A transfer request receiving unit; and a transfer instruction unit that instructs the transfer unit in the exchange adapter unit to start transfer to the distribution function unit when the transfer request signal is received by the transfer request receiving unit. This is a call information system for a communication network.

The tenth feature of the system of the present invention is that the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and sixth aspects of the system of the present invention are described.
The sorting function unit according to the seventh, eighth, or ninth feature,
A transfer request transmission unit for transmitting a transfer request signal requesting transfer of call information to each exchange adapter unit connected to the distribution function unit, and a distribution request signal from each operation system connected to the distribution function unit A distribution request receiving unit that receives the distribution request signal, and a distribution instruction unit that instructs a distribution unit in the distribution function unit to start distribution to the operation system when the distribution request signal is received by the distribution request reception unit. , A call information system for a communication network comprising:

An eleventh feature of the system of the present invention is that the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and sixth aspects of the system of the present invention are described.
A switch adapter unit according to the seventh or eighth aspect, wherein the transfer adapter request unit receives a transfer permission request signal requesting transfer permission from each switch connected to the switch adapter unit; and the transfer permission request receiving unit. And a transfer permission / rejection notification unit for returning the permission / rejection of the transfer permission request upon receiving the transfer permission request signal, and a transfer permission request signal for requesting the distribution function unit connected to the exchange adapter unit to permit the transfer of the call information. A transfer permission request transmitting section for transmitting the transfer permission request, a transfer permission / rejection receiving section for receiving acceptance / rejection of the transfer permission request from the distribution function section, and a transfer section in the exchange adapter section according to the permission / rejection received by the transfer permission / rejection reception section. And a transfer instruction unit for instructing the distribution function unit to start transfer to the distribution function unit.

The twelfth feature of the system of the present invention is that the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth,
A transfer permission request receiving unit that receives a transfer permission request signal requesting transfer permission from each of the exchange adapter units connected to the distribution function unit, wherein the transfer function unit according to the seventh, eighth, or eleventh feature; When the transfer permission request receiving section receives the transfer permission request signal, the transfer permission / rejection notification section returns the approval / disapproval of the transfer permission request to the exchange adapter section, and call information is transmitted to each operation system connected to the distribution function section. A transmission permission request signal for transmitting a distribution permission request signal for requesting a distribution permission, a distribution permission / rejection receiving unit for receiving permission / rejection of a distribution permission request from each of the operation systems, and a permission / rejection received by the distribution permission / reception receiving unit. Distribution that instructs the distribution unit in the distribution function unit to start distribution to the operation system according to And radical 113, a network call information system comprising comprising a.

A thirteenth feature of the system of the present invention is that the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and sixth aspects of the system of the present invention are described.
An exchange adapter unit according to the seventh or eighth aspect, wherein the exchange adapter unit transmits a transfer request signal for requesting each exchange connected to the exchange adapter unit to transfer call information; A transfer permission request transmitting unit that transmits a transfer permission request signal requesting permission of transfer of call information to each of the connected distribution function units, and a transfer permission / rejection reception receiving a permission / rejection of the transfer permission request from the distribution function unit And a transfer instruction unit for instructing a transfer unit in the exchange adapter unit to start transfer to the distribution function unit according to the acceptance or rejection received by the transfer acceptance / rejection reception unit. It is a network call information system.

A fourteenth feature of the system of the present invention is that the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth,
A transfer permission request receiving unit that receives a transfer permission request signal requesting transfer permission from each of the exchange adapter units connected to the distribution function unit, wherein the distribution function unit according to the seventh, eighth, or thirteenth feature; When the transfer permission request receiving section receives the transfer permission request signal, a distribution permission / notification notification section for notifying the switching adapter section of permission / rejection of the transfer permission request and a request for distribution from each operation system connected to the distribution function section A distribution request receiving unit for receiving a distribution request signal to be transmitted, and instructing the distribution unit in the distribution function unit to start distribution to the operation system when the distribution request signal is received by the distribution request receiving unit. And a distribution instruction unit.

A fifteenth feature of the system of the present invention is that the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and sixth aspects of the system of the present invention are described.
A switch adapter unit according to the seventh or eighth aspect, wherein the transfer adapter request unit receives a transfer permission request signal requesting transfer permission from each switch connected to the switch adapter unit; and the transfer permission request receiving unit. A transfer permission / rejection notification unit that returns whether or not the transfer permission request is received when the transfer permission request signal is received, a transfer request reception unit that receives a transfer request signal from a distribution function unit connected to the exchange adapter unit, A transfer instruction unit that, when receiving the transfer request signal at the transfer request receiving unit, instructs the transfer unit in the exchange adapter to start transfer to the distribution function unit. Information system.

A sixteenth feature of the system of the present invention is that the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth,
A transfer request transmitting unit that transmits a transfer request signal for requesting transfer of call information to each exchange adapter unit connected to the distribution function unit, wherein the distribution function unit according to the seventh, eighth, or fifteenth feature; A distribution permission request transmitting unit that transmits a distribution permission request signal requesting permission of distribution of call information to each operation system connected to the distribution function unit, and accepts or rejects a distribution permission request from each operation system. A distribution consent receiving unit, and a distribution instructing unit for instructing the distribution unit in the distribution function unit to start distribution to the operation system according to the consent received in the distribution consent receiving unit. Is a call information system of a communication network.

A seventeenth feature of the system of the present invention is that the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth,
The operating system according to the seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, thirteenth, fourteenth, or fifteenth feature requests the distribution function units connected to the operating system to distribute call information. And a distribution request transmission unit for transmitting a distribution request signal to be transmitted.

The eighteenth feature of the system of the present invention is that the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth,
An operating system according to the seventh, eighth, ninth, eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth, fifteenth, or sixteenth feature requests distribution permission of call information from each distribution function unit connected to the operating system. A communication comprising: a distribution permission request receiving unit that receives a distribution permission request signal to be transmitted; and a transfer permission / rejection notification unit that returns whether or not the transfer permission request is received after the distribution permission request signal is received by the distribution permission request receiving unit. It is a network call information system.

[0062]

According to the present invention, since the above means and methods are employed, the recording of call information is dispersed throughout the call information system, and a certain part, ie, a certain exchange adapter part or distribution function part is congested. Alternatively, even in the event of a failure, if the exchange adapter unit fails or becomes congested, the exchange stores call information.If the distribution function unit fails or becomes congested, the exchange adapter unit stores call information. Thus, the operation system can receive the call information of the exchanges, and the information generated in each exchange can be secured.

[0063]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (System Example 1) A first system example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG.
Is a block diagram showing a configuration of the present system example.

In the figure, A 'is a communication network composed of exchanges A1' to An 'and subscribers Aa', D1 'to Dn' are operation systems, E1 to E3 are information transmission networks, and F1 to F1.
Fn is an exchange adapter unit, and G1 to Gn are distribution function units.

[0065] each exchange A1'~An' of communication network A'is,
Via the information transmission network E1, it is connected to the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn which are arranged in a distributed manner.

The exchange adapter units F1 to Fn are distributed to the distribution function units G1 to G1 via the information transmission network E2.
Gn.

The distribution function units G1 to Gn are connected to a plurality of operation systems D1 'to D1' via an information transmission network E3.
Dn '.

The present system example has such a specific mode, and its operation will be described below. The communication network A ′ is a telephone network or ISDN (Integrated Service).
e Digital Network), and each subscriber A connected to the exchanges A1 'to An' in the communication network A '.
Communication such as a telephone call and data communication is performed between a '.

The exchange adapter units F1 to Fn are connected to the communication network A
The respective jurisdictions are determined among the exchanges A1 'to An' in the '. For example, the exchange adapter unit F1 is for the exchanges A1' to Ak ', and the exchange adapter unit F2 is for the exchange A1.
'To An' are controlled as...

Further , as shown in FIG. 1, the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn include the distribution function units G under their control.
1 to Gn via an information transmission network E2.

[0071] Each switch A1'~An' is caller and the identification number of the called party generated with the communication (A possible form that is commonly used telephone number), call duration,
It transmits to the information transmission network E1 call information composed of a series of variable-length data indicating the contents of each communication performed via the exchanges A1 'to An', such as the service used.

The call information is stored in the exchanges A1 'to An'.
Are received and accumulated by the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn that have jurisdiction over them, and are further classified and distributed according to predetermined items by the distribution function units G1 to Gn.

The call information distributed by the distribution function units G1 to Gn is selectively extracted from each of the operation systems D1 'to Dn' via the information transmission network E3.
In each of the operation systems D1 'to Dn', predetermined various information processing using call information, such as various billing processes and traffic management, is performed.

[0074] will be explained the second example system the drawing (System Example 2) The present invention. FIG.
In the system example shown in FIG. 1, the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and the distribution function units G1 to Gn are connected via the information transmission network E2.
The Fn and the distributing function units G1 to Gn may be directly connected to each other to form an integral unit, and as shown in FIG.

In this case, the distribution function unit H2 of the call information transfer control unit H may be connected via an information transmission network E2 'as in the connection from the exchange adapter units F1 and F2. Like the exchange adapter units Fn-1 and Fn, it may be connected to the distribution function unit Gn via the information transmission network E2 ". Although not shown here, only the exchange adapter unit F1 controls call information transfer control. You may make it connect to the distribution function part H2 of the part H.

[0076] Here, the first exemplary system and signaling network described in the second example system E1, E2, E2 ',
For E2 ″ and E3, switching adapter units F1 to Fn and H1 and distribution function units G1 to Gn and H are located in the same office.
2 is provided, the LAN (Local Area Network)
or the like, or a dedicated line or a common line may be used when the office building is different.

[0077] The following (device configuration example) (Configuration example of the exchange adapter unit), a configuration example of a device of each section used in the system of the present invention per drawings. FIGS. 3 and 4 are block diagrams showing an example of the configuration of the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and H1. In each of the following drawings, the parts that are not connected to the exchange adapter parts F1 to Fn and H1 in FIGS. 1 and 2 are not shown in FIGS.

In the figure, reference numeral 21 denotes an exchange adapter unit F1 to F
n, H1 system control unit, 22 is the exchange adapter unit F
1 to Fn and H1 system information storage units, 23 is a reception unit,
24 is a storage unit, 25 is a transfer unit, 26 is a transfer request receiving unit,
26 'is a transfer permission request receiving section, 27 and 27' are transfer instructing sections, 28 is a transfer request transmitting section, 28 'is a transfer permission request transmitting section, 29 is a transfer permission / rejection receiving section, and 30 is a transfer permission / rejection notifying section.

FIG . 3 shows the distribution function units G1 to Gn, H2.
A polling method in which the distributing function units G1 to Gn and H2 serve as a control station is adopted as a connection control method when transferring data to and from the switching units A1 'and A2'. 1 is a block diagram in a case where a polling method in which exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and H1 serve as control stations is adopted.

FIG . 4 shows the distribution function units G1 to Gn, H2.
A contention method in which the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and H1 serve as transmission request stations is adopted as a connection control method when transferring data to and from the exchanges A1 'and A2'. As the control method, the exchanges A1 'and A2'
3 is a block diagram in the case of employing a contention scheme in which a transmission request station is used.

In FIGS. 3 and 4, the exchange to which the exchange adapters F1 to Fn and H1 are connected is A1.
And A2 ', the number of exchanges to which the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and H1 are connected is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, and the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn. It goes without saying that Fn and H1 are connected to one or more arbitrary number of exchanges A1 'to An' to exchange call information and the like.

[0082] Also, in FIGS. 3 and 4, respectively,
The configuration in the case where only the polling method and the contention method are adopted as the connection control method is described. Of course, as the connection control method, for example, the polling method is adopted as the connection control method with the exchanges A1 'to An' and the distribution function is adopted. It is possible to mix both such as adopting a contention method as a connection control method with the units F1 to Fn and H2, and the configuration in that case conforms to the configuration shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, respectively.

[0083] Further, it is also possible to employ other connection control method of providing a site for controlling the transmission and reception and connection transfer in compliance with the access control scheme is a matter of course.

The storage unit 24 can be configured with a certain margin in case of congestion or failure of the distribution function units F1 to Fn and H2 under the jurisdiction of the other party to which the call information is transferred. Although not shown, it is a matter of course that a spare storage unit is formed.

[0085] Here, first, switch adapter unit F1~Fn per FIG 3, a configuration of H1. The exchange adapter units F1 to Fn, H1 each include a system control unit 21 that controls the operation of each unit in the device, and a system information storage unit 22 that stores control information used by the system control unit 21.

The exchange adapter units F1 to Fn, H1 are provided with a reception unit 23 for receiving call information from the exchanges A1 ', A2' connected to the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn, H1.
A storage unit 24 for temporarily storing the call information received by the reception unit 23, a transfer unit 25 for transferring the call information stored in the storage unit 24 to the distribution function units G1 to Gn, H2,
A transfer request transmitting unit 28 that transmits a transfer request signal so as to request the exchanges A1 'and A2' connected to the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and H1 to transfer call information; and distribution function units G1 to Gn and H2. And a transfer instructing unit 27 that receives a transfer request signal from the transfer request receiving unit 26 and instructs the transfer unit 25 to perform a transfer. You.

Hereinafter , the exchange adapter unit F1 shown in FIG.
To Fn, H1 will be described. First, the exchange A1 ',
A transfer request signal is transmitted from the transfer request transmitting unit 28 to A2 '. Switch A1 that has received the transfer request signal
', A2' transfers call information according to polling.

The receiving section 23 is connected to the exchange adapter section F1.
To receive the call information transferred from each of the exchanges A1 'and A2' connected to Fn and H1. For this reception, serial reception is possible. If means such as providing an interface for each of the exchanges A1 'and A2' is used, parallel reception is naturally possible.

The call information received by the receiving unit 23 is sequentially stored in the storage unit 24 in accordance with a command from the system control unit 21. Further, the storage unit 24 manages the stored call information as a file for each predetermined time or for each predetermined capacity. Then, processing such as transfer is performed for each file.
As a result, a quick response can be taken at the time of congestion or a failure, and it is possible to respond to an overflow of call information in the conventional information distribution device.

The exchange adapter units F1 to Fn, H1 which have received the transfer request signals from the distribution function units G1 to Gn, H2 at the transfer request receiving unit 26 send the transfer request signals to the transfer instruction unit.

The transfer instructing unit 27 instructs the transfer unit 25 to perform the transfer. Transfer unit 2 receiving the instruction
5, the files stored in the storage unit 24 according to the instruction from the system control unit 21 are transferred to the information transmission networks E2 and E2.
', E2', or in the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 2, directly to the distribution function units G1 to Gn, H2.

[0092] Next, the exchange adapter section F1~ per Fig. 4
The configuration of Fn, H1 will be described. Exchanger adapter section F1
Fn and H1 each include a system control unit 21 that controls the operation of each unit in the apparatus, and a system information storage unit 22 that stores control information used by the system control unit 21.

The exchange adapter units F1 to Fn, H1 are provided with a reception unit 23 for receiving call information from the exchanges A1 ', A2' connected to the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn, H1.
A storage unit 24 for temporarily storing the call information received by the reception unit 23, a transfer unit 25 for transferring the call information stored in the storage unit 24 to the distribution function units G1 to Gn, H2,
A transfer permission request receiving section 26 'for receiving a transfer permission request signal from each of the exchanges A1' and A2 'connected to the exchange adapter sections F1 to Fn and H1, and a transfer permission request receiving section 2
6 ', upon receipt of the transfer permission request signal, a transfer permission / rejection notifying section 30 for determining whether to approve or deny the transfer and notifying the transfer permission request signal, and a transfer requesting transfer permission to the distribution function sections G1 to Gn, H2. A transfer permission request transmitting section 28 'for transmitting a permission request signal, and distribution function sections G1 to Gn, H
2 is a transfer permission / rejection receiving unit 29 for receiving the permission / rejection of the transfer permission request signal transmitted by the transfer permission request transmitting unit 28 'returned
And a transfer instructing unit 2 that instructs the transfer unit 25 to perform a transfer in accordance with the transfer permission or rejection received by the transfer permission or rejection receiving unit 29.
7 '.

[0094] In the following, the exchange adapter section F1~ per Fig. 4
The operation of Fn and H1 will be described. Exchanger A1 ', A2'
When certain conditions (elapsed time since the last time the file was sent, accumulation of a certain amount of files, etc.) are satisfied, the exchange adapter units F1 to F connected to the exchange are exchanged.
A transfer permission request signal is transmitted to the transfer permission request signal receiving section 26 'for n and H1.

In the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and H1, which have received the transfer permission request signal in the transfer permission request receiving unit 26 ', according to a command from the system control unit 21 which monitors and controls the reception status in the receiving unit 23. The transfer permission / non-permission notification unit 30 determines whether the transfer permission request is permitted or not for each of the exchanges A1 'and A2.
Notify ´.

When the transfer permission request is accepted, the exchanges A1 'and A2' transfer the call information. The receiving unit 23
The call information transferred from each of the connected exchanges A1 'and A2' is received. For this reception, serial reception is possible. If means such as providing an interface for each of the exchanges A1 'and A2' is used, parallel reception is naturally possible.

The call information received by the receiving section 23 is sequentially stored in the storage section 24 in accordance with a command from the system control section 21. Further, the storage unit 24 manages the stored call information as a file for each predetermined time or for each predetermined capacity. Then, processing such as transfer is performed for each file.
As a result, a quick response can be taken at the time of congestion or a failure, and it is possible to respond to an overflow of call information in the conventional information distribution device.

When the exchange adapters F1 to Fn and H1 satisfy certain conditions (elapsed time since the last time the file was sent, accumulation of a certain amount of files in the accumulation unit 24, etc.), F1 to Fn, H
A transfer permission request signal for requesting transfer permission is transmitted from the transfer permission request transmission unit 28 'to the distribution function units G1 to Gn and H2 connected to the transmission function unit G1.

The distribution function units G1 to Gn and H2, which have received the transfer permission request signal, notify the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and H1, which are the transmission sources of the transfer permission request signal, of whether or not the transfer permission request has been accepted. .

The exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and H1 receive the permission / inhibition of the transfer permission request in the transfer permission / rejection receiving unit 29, and when the transfer permission request is accepted, notify the transfer instruction unit 27 'of the permission. If the transfer permission request is denied, the transfer permission request transmitting unit 28 'is notified to transmit the transfer request again.

The transfer instructing unit 27 'notified of the acceptance of the transfer permission request instructs the transfer unit 25 to perform the transfer. Upon receiving the instruction, the transfer unit 25 transfers the file stored in the storage unit 24 according to the instruction from the system control unit 21 via the information transmission networks E2, E2 ′, E2 ″.
Alternatively, in the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 2, the data is directly transmitted to the distribution function units G1 to Gn, H2.

[0102] (Configuration Example of the distribution function unit) Next, the distribution function unit G1 to Gn, per drawing of H2 will be described. 5 and 6 show the distribution function units G1 to Gn, H
2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of FIG. In FIGS. 5 and 6, in order to mainly explain the relevant portions, the distribution function units G1 to G in FIGS.
Parts not connected to n and H2 are not shown, and description thereof is omitted.

In the figure, 31 is a system control unit, 32 is a system information storage unit, 33 is a collection and distribution unit, 34 is a storage unit, 35 is a distribution unit, 36 is a distribution request reception unit, and 36 'is a transfer permission request reception unit. , 37 and 37 'are a distribution instructing unit, 38 is a transfer request transmitting unit, 38' is a distribution permission request transmitting unit, 39 is a transfer permission / refusal notification unit, and 40 is a distribution permission / rejection receiving unit.

FIG . 5 shows operation systems D1 'to D1'.
A polling method in which the operation systems D1 'to Dn' serve as control stations is used as a connection control method when transferring data to and from Dn ', and the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn,
FIG. 9 is a block diagram in a case where a polling method in which the distribution function units G1 to Gn and H2 are control stations is employed as a connection control method at the time of transfer to and from H1.

FIG . 6 shows operation systems D1 'to D1'.
A contention method in which the distribution function units G1 to Gn and H2 serve as transmission request stations is adopted as a connection control method for transfer to and from Dn ', and the exchange adapter units F1 to F2 are used.
3 is a block diagram in a case where a contention system in which the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and H1 serve as transmission request stations is adopted as a connection control system for transfer between the network adapters n and H1.

In FIGS. 5 and 6, the exchange adapters connected to one distribution function unit G1 to Gn, H2 are limited to two, F1 and H1, but one distribution function unit G1 to Gn. The number of exchange adapter units connected to Gn, H2 is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, and one or more arbitrary number of distribution function units G1 to Gn, H2 are provided. Exchange adapter F1
Needless to say, it can be connected to .about.Fn, H.

[0107] Then, 5 and 6, respectively, has been described the configuration in which the access control scheme adopted only polling scheme and contention-based, of course, switch adapter unit F1 to Fn, the by H1 It is possible to use both as a connection control method, such as adopting a contention method as a connection control method between them and a polling method as a connection control method between the operation systems D1 'to Dn'. Are based on the configurations shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, respectively.

[0108] Further, it is also possible to employ other connection control method of providing a site for controlling the transmission and reception and connection transfer in compliance with the access control scheme is a matter of course.

In addition, in case of congestion or failure of the operation systems D1 'to Dn' of the other party to which the call information is distributed, the storage unit 34 can be configured with a certain margin, and However, it is natural that a spare storage unit is formed.

[0110] Next, the distribution function unit G1~G per Figure 5
The configuration of n and H2 will be described. Sorting function units G1 to G
n and H2 include a system control unit 31 that controls the operation of each unit in the distribution function units G1 to Gn and H2, and a system information storage unit 32 that stores control information used by the system control unit 31.

The distribution function units G1 to Gn, H2 receive the call information from the exchange adapter units F1, H1 connected to the distribution function units G1 to Gn, H2, and classify and distribute according to predetermined items. A storage unit 34 for storing the call information distributed by the collection distribution unit 33 in files d1 to dn prepared for each classification item;
The files d1 to dn of the storage unit 34 are designated in response to requests from the operation systems D1 'to Dn', and the files d1 to Dn 'are stored in the operation systems D1' to Dn '.
dn, and a transfer request transmission unit that transmits a transfer request signal requesting transfer to the exchange adapter units F1, H1 connected to the distribution function units G1 to Gn, H2. 38, a distribution request receiving unit 36 for receiving a distribution request signal for requesting distribution from the operation systems D1 'to Dn', and a distribution unit 35 receiving the distribution request signal in the distribution request receiving unit 36.
And a distribution instructing unit 37 for issuing an instruction to transfer the data.

[0112] Next, the distribution function unit G1~G per 6
The configuration of n and H2 will be described. Sorting function units G1 to G
n and H2 include a system control unit 31 that controls the operation of each unit of the distribution function units G1 to Gn and H2, and a system information storage unit 32 that stores control information used by the system control unit 31. , And the same as the distribution function units G1 to Gn, H2 shown in FIG.

The distribution function units G1 to Gn and H2 receive the call information from the exchange adapter units F1 and H1 connected to the distribution function units G1 to Gn and H2, and classify and distribute according to predetermined items. A storage unit 34 for storing the call information distributed by the collection distribution unit 33 in files d1 to dn prepared for each classification item;
The files d1 to dn of the storage unit 34 are designated in response to requests from the operation systems D1 'to Dn', and the files d1 to Dn 'are stored in the operation systems D1' to Dn '.
A transfer unit 35 for transmitting a transfer permission request signal requesting a transfer permission from each of the exchange adapter units F1 and H1 connected to the distribution function units G1 to Gn and H2. A request receiving unit 36 ';
When the transfer permission request receiving unit 36 'receives the transfer permission request signal, the transfer permission request notification unit 39 determines whether the transfer permission request is accepted or denied and notifies the operation system D1' to Dn '. A distribution permission request transmitting section 38 'for transmitting a distribution permission request signal requesting permission of distribution, a distribution permission / rejection receiving section 40 for receiving acceptance / rejection of the operation system D1' to Dn 'for the distribution permission request signal, The operation systems D1 'to Dn' according to the distribution approval or disapproval received by the receiving unit 40.
Instructing the delivery unit 35 to transfer the message to the delivery unit 3
7 '.

[0114] In this case, the distribution function unit G1~Gn, H2
Will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a preferred example of the configuration of the collection distribution unit 33, and FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of another preferred collection distribution unit 33.

In the figure, reference numerals 33a and 33a 'denote collection units, 33b
Is a comparison / classification unit, 33b 'is a comparison / classification / writing unit, 33
c and 33c ′ are comparison / classification item table storage units;
d is a distribution unit.

First , the collection distribution unit 33 shown in FIG. 7 will be described. The collection distribution unit 33 collects call information from each of the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and H1.
a and a comparison / classification unit 33b for comparing / classifying the call information
A comparison / classification item table storage unit 33c storing an item table referred to as a comparison / classification item by the comparison / classification unit 33b; and each file d1 in the storage unit 34.
... Distribution unit 33 for distributing and writing call information toward.
d.

The collection unit 33a includes exchange adapter units F1 to F1.
The call information file transmitted from Fn and H1 is received and temporarily stored.

The comparing / classifying section 33b is provided with the collecting section 33a.
Check the contents of the call information temporarily stored in the
The call information is classified based on predetermined items stored in the classification item table storage unit 33c. An identifier for each classification item is added to the classified call information by the comparison / classification unit 33b.

The distribution unit 33d stores the call information to which the identifier is added, in the storage unit 3 designated for each of the added identifiers.
4 are written to the files d1 to dn.

[0120] Next, a description will collect distribution section 33 shown in FIG. The collection distribution unit 33 collects call information from each of the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and H1.
a ′, a comparison / classification / writing unit 33b ′ that compares and classifies the call information and distributes and writes the call information to each of the files d1 to dn of the storage unit 34; A comparison / classification item table storage unit 3 storing an item table referred to as a comparison / classification item in 33b '
3c '.

The collecting unit 33a 'is provided with the exchange adapter unit F1.
To receive and temporarily store the call information file transmitted from Fn, H1.

The comparing / classifying / writing unit 33b 'checks the contents of the call information temporarily stored in the collecting unit 33a', and stores it in the comparing / classifying item table storage unit 33c '. The call information is classified based on predetermined items, and the call information is sorted and written to each of the files d1 to dn in the storage unit 34.

The configuration regarding the classification of the call information in the collection / distribution unit 33 and the writing to the files d1 to dn of the storage unit 34 are as described above. Collection distribution unit 3
In 3, it is possible to collect and classify call information from a plurality of exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and H1 in parallel, and write the call information into the storage unit 34.

Further , the storage unit 34 is provided with files d1 to dn corresponding to the condition items of comparison and classification. In this case, it is preferable to easily identify the exchanges A1 'to An'. The configuration example of the file includes the exchanges A1 'to A1.
That is, a group of files d1 to dn is provided for each of n '.

When writing to each of the files d1 to dn, call information is written from the top of the writable area, and when there is no free area, the call information is sequentially overwritten on the oldest call information. It is possible to configure.

[0126] and, in the storage unit 34 file d1~dn
The call information classified and stored in accordance with the request from each of the operation systems D1 'to Dn', the contents of the specified (one or more) specified files d1 to dn are sequentially transmitted from the distribution unit 35 to the request. Are transferred to the operation systems D1 'to Dn' that have performed the operation.

When the polling method is adopted, the distribution unit 35 receives the distribution request signals from the respective operation systems D1 'to Dn' at the distribution request receiving unit 36, and responds thereto, as shown in FIG. In response to the distribution instruction, the classified call information requested by the operation systems D1 'to Dn', which are the transmission sources of the distribution request signal, is stored in the file d1 in the storage unit 34.
To dn, and reads the corresponding information from the operation system D1 '.
To Dn ′.

When the contention method is adopted, the distribution unit 35, as shown in FIG. 6, uses the respective operation systems D1 'to D3' in the distribution permission request transmission unit 38 '.
The distribution permission request signal is transmitted to Dn ', and the distribution permission / rejection receiving unit 40 receives the distribution request acceptance / rejection of the operation system D1' to Dn 'for the distribution permission request signal, and in response thereto, the distribution instruction unit 37' In response to the distribution instruction, the classified call information required by each of the operation systems D1 'to Dn' is stored in one or more of the files d1 to dn in the storage unit 34. And transmits the information to the operation systems D1 'to Dn'.

When a flexible system configuration is intended, the operation systems D1 'to Dn' are designed so as not to specify what call information is required by each of the operation systems D1 'to Dn'. It is desirable to adopt a system in which the Dn 'side takes the initiative of communication connection control, for example, a polling system.

When the purpose is to provide a system configuration for performing fixed tasks, each operation system D
Since it is possible to specify in advance what kind of call information the 1'-Dn 'needs, a method in which the distribution function units G1-Gn, H2 take the initiative of the communication connection control from the viewpoint of improving processing speed, for example, It is desirable to employ a contention method.

[0131] In the following (configuration example of the exchange), explaining the structure of the exchange A1'~An' per drawing. FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are block diagrams illustrating the configurations of the exchanges A1 ′ to An ′. In the figure, Aα '
Is an exchange processing unit, Aβ 'is a call information processing unit, 41 is a system control unit, 42 is a system information storage unit, 43a is an original call information collection unit, 43b is a control information collection unit, 44 is an editing unit, 45
Is a storage unit, 46 is a transfer unit, 47 is a transfer request receiving unit, 48
Is a transfer instructing unit, 49 is a transfer permission request transmitting unit, and 50 is a transfer permission / rejection receiving unit.

FIG . 9 shows a configuration in which a polling system in which the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and H1 serve as a control station is employed as a connection control system. FIG. 10 shows a case where the exchanges A1 'to An transmit data as a connection control system. This is a configuration in the case of adopting a contention method of a requesting station.

As the connection control method between the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and H1, any of them can be adopted.
Other connection control methods can be adopted. In the case of adopting another connection control method, it is a matter of course to provide a part for controlling transmission / reception and connection transfer according to the connection control method.

The storage unit 45 can be configured with a certain margin in preparation for a failure or congestion of the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn, H1 under the jurisdiction of the other party transmitting the call information. Although not shown, it is a matter of course that a spare storage unit is formed.

[0135] each exchange A1'~An', the exchange A
A well-known exchange processing unit Aα ′ for the subscriber Aa ′ accommodated in 1 ′ to An ′ to perform communication using the communication network A ′;
The call information according to the present invention is exchanged with the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn, H
1 and a call information processing unit Aβ ′ for sending the call information to the call processing unit Aβ ′.

The switching processing unit Aα 'is not specifically shown in the block diagram because it is almost the same as the configuration of a well-known switch such as a switch employing the SPC method. The difference from the known exchange is that a structure for sending to the processing unit Aβ ′ is added.

The call information processing unit Aβ ′ includes a system control unit 41 for controlling the operation of each unit in the call information processing unit Aβ ′,
A system information storage unit 42 for storing control information used by the system control unit 41.

[0138] The call information processing unit Aβ 'shown in FIG . 9 is a call information generated by the exchange processing unit Aα' in accordance with the communication of the subscriber Aa '(example: calling subscriber number, called subscriber number, etc.). Original call information collecting unit 43a for collecting response information (eg, response time, etc.), disconnection information (eg, call end time, etc.), and other exchanges A1 'to An' or another communication node along with communication. (Example: Network S for number conversion in free dial service [registered trademark of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation]
control information collection unit 43b that collects control information and the like generated based on control with the service point (service point).
And an editing unit 44 for collecting and editing information transmitted from the original call information collecting unit 43a and the control information collecting unit 43b.
And a storage unit 4 for recording the call information edited by the editing unit 44
5, a transfer unit 46 for sending the call information recorded in the storage unit 45 to the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn, H1 via the information transmission network E1, and an exchange adapter units F1 to Fn, H1.
Transfer request receiving unit 47 for receiving a transfer request signal for requesting transfer from a transfer unit, and a transfer unit 46 for transferring to the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn, H1 in response to the transfer request signal.
And a transfer instructing unit 48 for instructing the transfer.

The call information processing unit Aβ ′ shown in FIG . 10 includes call information (eg, calling subscriber number, called subscriber number, etc.) generated by the exchange processing unit Aα ′ in accordance with subscriber communication, Information (example = response time, etc.), disconnection information (example = call end time, etc.)
And the other call exchanges A1 'to An' or another communication node (e.g., toll-free dial service [registered trademark of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation]) for number conversion in communication with the original call information collecting unit 43a. Network Ser
a control information collection unit 43b that collects control information and the like generated based on control between the control information collection unit 43b and the original call information collection unit 43a and the control information collection unit 43b. An editing unit 44 for editing, a storage unit 45 for recording the call information edited by the editing unit 44, and a switch adapter unit F for storing the call information recorded in the storage unit 45.
1 to Fn, H1 via the information transmission network E1, and a transfer permission request transmitting unit 49 for transmitting a transfer permission request signal for requesting transfer permission to the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn, H1. A transfer permission / rejection receiving section 50 for receiving a transfer permission / rejection notice of the exchange adapter sections F1 to Fn, H1 for the transfer permission request signal, and a transfer permission / rejection receiving section 50
The exchange adapter unit F1 according to the transfer acceptance or rejection received at
And a transfer instruction unit 48 for instructing the transfer unit 46 to transfer the data to Fn and H1.

[0140] (operation example of the configuration of the system) or less, per drawings, operating system D1'~
The configuration of Dn 'will be described. FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are block diagrams illustrating the configuration of the operation systems D1 ′ to Dn ′.

In the figure, Dα ′ is a system processing unit, Dβ ′ is a communication control unit, 51 is a system control unit, 52 is a system information storage unit, 53 is a call information reception unit, 54 is a storage unit, and 55 is a transmission request transmission. , 56 is a distribution permission request receiving unit, and 57 is a distribution approval / disapproval notification unit.

FIG . 11 is a block diagram in the case where a polling system in which the operation systems D1 'to Dn' are control stations is adopted as the connection control system.
Are connection function units G1 to Gn, H
2 is a configuration in a case where a contention method in which a transmission permission request station is used is adopted.

As a communication control method between the distribution function units G1 to Gn and H2, any of them can be adopted.
Other connection control methods can be adopted. In the case of adopting another connection control method, it is a matter of course to provide a part for controlling transmission / reception and connection transfer according to the connection control method.

The system processing unit Dα ′ performs processing by various application programs as in the prior art. Although not specifically shown here as a diagram, the system processing unit Dα ′ mainly processes call information. The control information sent to Dβ ′ is different.

The communication control unit Dβ ′ is
1 includes a system control unit 51 that controls the operation of each unit, and a system information storage unit 52 that stores control information used by the system control unit 51.

The communication control unit Dβ ′ shown in FIG . 11 receives call information distributed from the distribution function units G1 to Gn and H2 via the information transmission network E3 and sends the call information to the system processing unit Dα ′. Unit 53 and distribution function units G1 to G
n, a distribution request transmitting unit 55 that transmits a distribution request signal to H2
And Note that the call information received by the call information receiving unit 53 may be temporarily stored in the storage unit 54 and sent to the system processing unit Dα ′ for each fixed amount.

The communication control unit Dβ ′ shown in FIG . 12 receives call information distributed from the distribution function units G1 to Gn and H2 via the information transmission network E3 and sends the call information to the system processing unit Dα ′. Unit 53 and distribution function units G1 to G
n, H2, and a distribution permission request receiving unit 56 that receives a distribution permission request signal, and a distribution permission notification unit 57 that notifies the distribution function units G1 to Gn, H2 whether the distribution permission request signal is accepted. . Note that the call information received by the call information receiving unit 53 may be temporarily stored in the storage unit 54 and sent to the system processing unit Dα ′ for each fixed amount.

The operation systems D1 'to Dn' shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 process the call information received in file units according to a predetermined purpose by an application program recorded in the system processing unit Dα '.

[0149] The specific method of the present invention (example method) will be described with reference to the drawings. First, it is essential to carry out the method of the present invention,
When an arbitrary subscriber Aa 'in the communication network A' communicates with another arbitrary subscriber Aa ', it is generated by the exchanges A1' to An 'accommodating the calling subscriber Aa'. The format of the content of the call information will be specifically described.

FIG . 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a preferred example of the format of the content of the call information generated in the exchanges A1 'to An'. As shown in FIG. 13, the format J of the content of the call information has a predetermined record length, and includes a series of plural numbers such as J1 as an originating exchange ID, J2 as an information type, J3 as a response condition, and J4 as a charging type. It consists of data.

[0151] The number of each of the record length and records are determined appropriately in accordance with requirements, even at variable at a fixed length, may be employed in any form.

In the example shown in FIG . 13, the J1 barrel "Originating exchange I
D ", J2" information type ", J3" response condition ",
The data is arranged in the order of J4 "charging type",
Although not shown, for example, routing information,
Calling ID (caller's phone number as a form commonly used to identify the caller and currently used in general), Calling ID
(Phone number input by the caller as a form commonly used to identify the called party and currently used), connection start time, connection end time, event information, Network
Various information such as Service Point (hereinafter abbreviated as “NSP”) setting information, number conversion information, and the like are appropriately continuous.

The contents of each information shown in FIG . 13 will be described below. 1. "Originating exchange ID" J1 This is identification information (ID number in each exchange) for identifying the exchanges A1 'to An' for which the call information was generated.

[0154] 2. "Information type" J2 Indicates the type of the call information, "General call information" accompanying the call, "Facility use information" which is information on operation history indicating that a network function has been activated, and a failure in the exchange. And "system event information" which is information indicating the end of one day's call information.

[0155] 3. "Response condition" J3 In a general call, this is information for identifying whether or not a call has been answered on the called side ("completed call" or "incomplete call").

[0156] 4. “Charging type” J4 This is for identifying a charging mode for a caller of the communication relating to the call information, and is information for identifying a normal “charging” or “non-charging”.

The procedure for carrying out the process of the method of the present invention will be described below. Now, when an arbitrary subscriber Aa 'in the communication network A' communicates with another subscriber Aa ', the exchange processing of the exchanges A1' to An 'accommodating the subscriber Aa' on the calling side is performed. In the unit Aα ′, various kinds of call information as described above are sequentially generated with the communication.

[0158] call information of this variety, the call information processing unit Aβ'
13 and output to the information transmission network E1 in a format as illustrated in FIG. 13, and the exchange adapter units F1 to F that are responsible for the exchanges A1 ′ to An ′.
n, H1.

In the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn, H1,
The call information is received by the reception unit 23, stored in the storage unit 24, and filed.

The filed call information is transferred to the transfer unit 2
5, the data is transmitted directly to the distribution function units G1 to Gn, H2 connected to the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn, H1 via the information transmission networks E2, E2 ', E2 ".
This processing operation is performed by each of the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn, H
This is repeated for all of the exchanges A1 'to An' connected to 1.

In the distribution function units G1 to Gn, H2, comparison, classification, distribution and accumulation of call information are performed. First, the collection unit 33a of the collection distribution unit 33 receives call information from the transfer units 25 of the exchange adapter units A1 'to An' connected to the distribution function units G1 to Gn and H2.

[0162] Then, when adopting the structure of the collection distribution section 33 shown in FIG. 7, the comparison and classification unit 33b,
With reference to the comparison / classification item table storage unit 33c, the call information is compared / classified on a file basis based on a predetermined classification item, and a file identifier corresponding to each item is added.

[0163] Then, the distribution unit 33d, the identifier added to the call information is determined, the file d1 of the storage section 34
To dn, the call information file is written to the file specified by the identifier.

When the configuration of the collection distribution unit 33 shown in FIG . 8 is employed, the call information received by the collection unit 33a 'is compared with the comparison / classification / write unit 33b' by the comparison / classification item table storage unit. 33c ', the call information is compared and classified on a file-by-file basis based on a predetermined classification item, and the call information file is stored in the storage unit 34 according to the classified file among the files d1 to dn. Is written.

[0165] Here, suitable comparison and classification item table storage unit 33c to compare and classify exemplified format call information in Figure 13, Figure 14 is an example of 33C', and,
FIG. 15 illustrates an operation flow when the comparison / classification unit 33b or the comparison / classification / writing unit 33b ′ compares and classifies the first four items of various types of call information illustrated in FIG.

[0166] Of course, if the call information other than the illustrated format in Fig. 13, comparison and classification item table storage unit 33c illustrated in FIG. 14, also constituted of 33c' changes,
It goes without saying that the operation flow of the comparison / classification unit 33b and the comparison / classification / writing unit 33b 'illustrated in FIG. 15 also changes.

[0167] Further, although the illustrated in FIG. 13 is only four call information J1, J2, J3, J4, various call information, such as the other than the call information J1, J2, J3, J4 Can be added after the format illustrated in FIG.

[0168] Here, comparison and classification unit 33b, an operation flow of the comparison and classification and writing portion 33b' be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. First, read the call information [Step
I]. Next, the originating exchange IDJ1 is extracted from the call information [step II].

[0169] Next, by extracting information type J2 classified by comparison item Step III]. Here, when the information type J2 is “system event information”, “d5” is added as a file identifier, and the file identifier is written to the file d5 of the storage unit 34 via the distribution unit 33d. Alternatively, when the configuration of the collection distribution unit 33 in FIG. 8 is employed, the data is directly written to the file d5 of the storage unit 34.

When the information type J2 is “facility use information”
In the case of, "d4" is added as a file identifier, and the file is written to the file d4 of the storage unit 34 via the distribution unit 33d. Alternatively, when the configuration of the collection distribution unit 33 in FIG. 8 is employed, the data is directly written to the file d4 of the storage unit 34.

If the information type J2 is "general call", the response condition J3 is extracted and classified according to the comparison item [step IV]. Here, when the response condition J3 is “no response” (= incomplete call), “d1” is added as a file identifier, and the storage unit 34 via the distribution unit 33d.
Is written to the file d1. Alternatively, when the configuration of the collection distribution unit 33 of FIG.
Is written directly to the file d1.

If the response condition J3 is "response" (= completed call), the charging type J4 is extracted and classified according to the comparison item "Step V". Here, when the charging type J4 is “charging”, “d2” is added as a file identifier and written to the file d2 of the storage unit 34 via the distribution unit 33d, and when the charging type J4 is “non-charging”. Adds “d3” as a file identifier and writes the file identifier to the file d3 in the storage unit 34 via the distribution unit 33d. Alternatively, when the configuration of the collection distribution unit 33 in FIG. 8 is employed, the data is directly written to the file d3 of the storage unit 34.

[0173] Beyond the above-mentioned, the operation of collecting distribution section 33 and the storage unit 34, then, the distribution function unit G1~
Gn and H2 store the call information stored in the storage unit 34 corresponding to each classification item in each of the operation systems D1 'to Dn.
To '.

[0174] That is, in the delivery unit 35, information transmission network E
3, the call information stored in the storage unit 34 is sequentially transmitted to the operation systems D1 'to Dn' in file units.

At this time, when a plurality of items are specified, the call information classified into the specified items is stored in the files d1 to d.
n and sequentially read from the operation system D1'-
Dn '.

In the operation systems D1 'to Dn', the distribution function units G1 to G
Various applications are executed using the call information collected from n, H2.

[0177] Next, an example of a detection method when distributing function unit G1 to Gn, H2 is congested or failed. A control method between the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and H1 and the distribution function units G1 to Gn and H2 will be described below.

[0178] First, the exchange adapter section F1~Fn, H1
Each time a predetermined number of blocks of call information are received, the distribution function units G1 to Gn and H2 transmit a reception completion signal to the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and H1.

After transmitting a predetermined number of blocks, the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and H1 stop transmitting until receiving the reception completion signals from the distribution function units G1 to Gn and H2.

[0180] Thus, by providing a defined both in communication, distribution function unit G1 to Gn, H2
When congestion occurs in the distribution function units G1 to Gn, H
2 cannot transmit a reception completion signal indicating completion of reception, so that transmission of call information from the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and H1 is stopped while congestion occurs.

[0181] In the event that any sorting function unit G1 to Gn, H2 has failed, the sorting function unit G1 to Gn, H
2 cannot execute the protocol processing determined in the communication, and the exchange adapter units F1 to Fn and H1 detect abnormalities in the protocol.

The above-described control method is a type of control method generally called "window control" in the field of data communication, but it is needless to say that other control methods for congestion and failure can be used. .

[0183] Further, the exchange A1'~An' an exchange adapter unit F1 to Fn, between H1, and sorting function unit G
1 to Gn, H2 and operation systems D1 'to Dn
The same control method can be used for the method of detecting a failure or congestion during the period of '.

The exchanges A1 'to An' and the exchange adapters F1 to F1 are used in case of failure or congestion.
The control of each of the storage units 24, 34, 45, 54 of the n, H1, and the distribution function units G1 to Gn, H2 employs a method that does not cause loss of call information as much as possible.

[0185] That is, in the present invention a method for the purpose of allocating the use of call information efficiently Moreover properly, since the loss of the call information is said to be the most serious damage, the storage unit 24,34,45, Mirroring of call information and files (preparing two storage areas and copying the call information and files in one part to the other one surely) and complete dual system in 54 It is free and can be freely adopted in the storage unit 54 in the operation systems D1 'to Dn'.

[0186]

As described above, according to the present invention, when call information generated in a communication network is efficiently and appropriately distributed to an operation system requiring the same, the accumulation of the call information is distributed to each individual. The exchange, the exchange adapter, and the distribution function are provided with a storage function, respectively, for transmitting and receiving call information to and from the exchange, the exchange adapter, and the distribution function. In particular, even if the exchange adapter unit or the distribution function unit is congested or malfunctions, it is possible to ensure that the call information required by each operation system is secured, which is very security-friendly. A highly reliable system can be constructed. In addition, since it is possible to reduce the individual capacities of the exchange, the exchange adapter unit, and the storage unit of the distribution function unit, it is economical and can avoid a long read / write (access) time, thereby enabling quick processing. Demonstrate excellent usefulness, reliability, convenience and economy. This makes it possible to provide various services using call information.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a first system embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a second system embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a switching adapter unit suitable for implementing the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing another example of the configuration of the exchange adapter unit.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a distribution function unit.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing another example of the configuration of the distribution function unit.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a collection distribution unit in the distribution function unit.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing another example of the configuration of the collection distribution unit in the distribution function unit.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the exchange.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating another configuration of the exchange.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the operation system.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating another configuration of the operation system.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a format of call information content optimum for carrying out the method of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing an example of a comparison / classification item table stored in a comparison / classification item table storage unit suitable for comparing / classifying call information in a format in the distribution function unit; It is.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram exemplifying an operation flow when the comparing / classifying section compares and classifies various call information and adds an identifier;

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a call information system which is a conventionally proposed technique.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an information distribution device that performs distribution in the above call information system.

FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a configuration of each of the exchanges A1 to An.

FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the operation system.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A, A '... communication network Aa, Aa' ... each subscriber A1-An, A1 '-An' ... exchange Aa, Aα '... exchange processing unit Aβ ... communication control unit Aβ' ... call information processing unit B1, B2 ... Information transmission network C1 to Cn Information distributing device D1 to Dn, D1 'to Dn' Operation system Dα, Dα 'System processing unit Dβ, Dβ' Communication control unit E1, E2, E2 ', E2 ", E3 ... Information transmission network F1 to Fn, H1 exchange adapter unit G1 to Gn, H2 distribution function unit H call information transfer control unit 1 system control unit 2 system information storage unit 3 polling transmission unit 4 polling control unit 5 ... Collective receiving unit 6... Accumulating unit 7... Message extracting unit 8... Information distributing unit 8 a... Comparing unit 8 b... Determination condition table storing unit 8 c. Call information receiving unit 12 ... Storage unit 13 ... Polling reception unit 14 ... Extraction control unit 15 ... Protocol conversion unit 16 ... Transmission unit 17 ... Control unit 18 ... Polling transmission unit 19 ... Call information reception unit 20 ... Storage unit 21 ... System control Unit 22 ... System information storage unit 23 ... Receiving unit 24 ... Storage unit 25 ... Transfer unit 26 ... Transfer request receiving unit 26 '... Transfer permission request receiving unit 27,27' ... Transfer instruction unit 28 ... Transfer request transmitting unit 28 '... Transfer permission request transmitting unit 29 Transfer permission / rejection receiving unit 30 Transfer permission / refusal notification unit 31 System control unit 32 System information storage unit 33 Collection distribution unit 33a, 33a 'Collection unit 33b Comparison / classification unit 33b' Comparison · Classification / writing units 33c, 33c '· · · Comparison and classification item table storage unit 33d · Distribution unit · · · Storage unit · · · Distribution unit · · · Distribution request receiving unit 36' · · · Permission request receiving units 37, 37 '... Distribution instructing unit 38 ... Transfer request transmitting unit 38' ... Distribution permission request transmitting unit 39 ... Transfer permission / refusal notification unit 40 ... Distribution permission / rejection receiving unit 41 ... System control unit 42 ... System information storage unit 43a ... Original call information collecting unit 43b ... Control information collecting unit 44 ... Editing unit 45 ... Storage unit 46 ... Transfer unit 47 ... Transfer request receiving unit 48 ... Transfer instruction unit 49 ... Transfer permission request transmitting unit 50 ... Transfer permission / reject receiving unit 51 ... System control unit 52 ... System information storage unit 53 ... Call information receiving unit 54 ... Storage unit 55 ... Distribution request transmitting unit 56 ... Distribution permission request receiving unit 57 ... Distribution approval / disapproval notification unit

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Kouichi Kurokawa, Inventor Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation 1-1-6, Uchisaiwai-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (72) Inventor Kazuhiko Ogawa 1-1-6, Uchisaiwai-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Japan Within Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (72) Atsushi Kimura Inventor, 1-1-6 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (72) Takashi Ohara, 1-16-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Inside (72) Inventor Shoichi Kanashi 1-1-6 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (72) Tomoyoshi Oishi 1-1-6 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Nippon Telegraph Telephone Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Kazuo Mitamura Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Co., Ltd. (56) Reference 1-6-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Document JP-A-6-14117 (JP, A) JP-A-6-253021 (JP, A) JP-A-6-261071 (JP, A)

Claims (18)

(57) [Claims] 1. A communication system for classifying call information generated by an exchange in a communication network by a subscriber using the communication network by a predetermined classification item and delivering the classified call information to an operation system using the call information. A plurality of distributed subscribers, the respective exchanges connected to the respective subscribers through the communication network, and connecting one or more of the exchanges and collecting the call information from the exchanges to temporarily The call information is transmitted to the distribution function unit after the call information is stored in the switch adapter unit and the switch adapter unit is connected to one or more of the switch adapter units and the call stored in the switch adapter unit. A distribution function unit that receives information, classifies and accumulates the information according to the predetermined classification item, distributes the information to the operation system, and is distributed into a plurality of pieces; A plurality of operation systems connected to the above-mentioned distribution function unit and receiving call information from the distribution function unit, between the exchanges and the exchange adapter unit, between the exchange adapter units and the distribution function A call information system for a communication network, wherein the call information system is connected to an information transmission network between the distribution function unit and the operation system. 2. A system for classifying call information generated by an exchange in a communication network by a subscriber using the communication network according to a predetermined classification item and distributing the classified call information to an operating system using the call information. A plurality of distributed subscribers, the respective exchanges connected to the respective subscribers via the communication network, and connecting one or more of the exchanges and collecting the call information from the exchanges to temporarily After accumulating the call information, the call information is transmitted to the distribution function unit, and the exchange adapter unit dispersed and divided into one or more of the exchange adapter units, and the call information stored in the exchange adapter unit is connected. And a distribution function unit distributed and distributed to the operation system after being classified and stored according to the predetermined classification item, A plurality of operation systems connected to the distribution function unit and receiving call information from the distribution function unit, between the exchanges and the exchange adapter unit, and between the distribution function units and the operation system. Are connected by an information transmission network, and the connection between the exchange adapter unit and the distribution function unit includes a connection via the information transmission network and a direct connection without passing through the information transmission network. A call information system for a communication network characterized by the following. 3. The exchange adapter section includes: a system control section for controlling the operation of the entire exchange adapter section; a system information storage section for storing various information necessary for control of the system control section; A receiving unit for receiving various types of call information, a storage unit for temporarily storing the call information received by the receiving unit, and a transfer unit for transferring the information stored in the storage unit to the sorting function unit. 3. The call information system for a communication network according to claim 1, wherein the call information system comprises: 4. The distribution function unit includes: a system control unit that controls the operation of the distribution function unit as a whole; a system information storage unit that stores various types of information necessary for controlling the system control unit; A collection and sorting unit that collects necessary call information and classifies it based on a predetermined classification item; a storage unit that stores the call information classified by the collection and distribution unit corresponding to the classification item; 4. A call information system for a communication network according to claim 1, further comprising: a delivery unit for delivering call information stored corresponding to the classification items to the operation system. 5. A collection and distribution unit, comprising: a collection unit for collecting necessary call information from each exchange adapter unit; and a comparison / classification item table storing an item table necessary for comparison and classification of the collected call information. A storage unit, a comparison / classification unit that compares and classifies each of the call information according to the item table stored in the comparison / classification item table storage unit, and a storage unit that stores the call information classified by the comparison / classification unit. The call information system for a communication network according to claim 4, further comprising: a distribution unit that distributes the call to each corresponding part. 6. A collecting and distributing unit, comprising: a collecting unit for collecting necessary call information from each exchange adapter unit; and a comparison / classification item table storing an item table necessary for comparing and classifying the collected call information. A storage unit, a comparison / classification / writing unit that compares / classifies the respective call information based on the item table stored in the comparison / classification item table storage unit and writes the call information to each corresponding part of the storage unit; 5. The call information system for a communication network according to claim 4, comprising: 7. An operation system includes: a system processing unit that incorporates an application program and processes various types of call information; and a communication control unit that transmits and receives information to and from a distribution function unit. A system control unit that controls the operation of the entire communication control unit, a system information storage unit that stores various information necessary for control of the system control unit, a call information reception unit that receives call information from each distribution function unit, 7. The call information system for a communication network according to claim 1, wherein said call information system comprises: 8. The communication control unit of each operation system further comprises a storage unit for temporarily storing the call information received by the call information receiving unit, and then sending the call information to the system processing unit. Item 7. A call information system for a communication network according to Item 7. 9. An exchange adapter unit, comprising: a transfer request transmission unit for transmitting a transfer request signal for requesting a transfer of call information to each exchange connected to the exchange adapter unit; and an exchange adapter unit connected to the exchange adapter unit. A transfer request receiving unit that receives a transfer request signal from the distribution function unit, and, when the transfer request signal is received by the transfer request reception unit, starts a transfer to the transfer unit in the exchange adapter unit to the distribution function unit. And a transfer instructing unit that instructs the following:
9. The call information system for a communication network according to 6, 7, or 8. 10. A distribution function unit, comprising: a transfer request transmission unit for transmitting a transfer request signal for requesting a transfer of call information to each exchange adapter unit connected to the distribution function unit; and a connection to the distribution function unit. A distribution request receiving unit that receives a distribution request signal from each of the operating systems, and, when the distribution request receiving unit receives the distribution request signal, the distribution unit in the distribution function unit performs distribution to the operation system. And a delivery instructing unit for instructing to start.
A call information system for a communication network according to 6, 7, 8 or 9. 11. An exchange adapter unit, comprising: a transfer permission request receiving unit for receiving a transfer permission request signal requesting a transfer permission from each exchange connected to the exchange adapter unit; Upon receipt of the transfer permission request signal, a transfer permission / rejection notification unit for returning whether or not the transfer permission request is accepted, and a transfer permission request signal for requesting the call information transfer permission to the distribution function unit connected to the exchange adapter unit. A transfer permission request transmitting unit, a transfer permission / rejection receiving unit for receiving permission / rejection of the transfer permission request from the distribution function unit, and And a transfer instruction unit for instructing to start transfer to the distribution function unit.
9. The call information system for a communication network according to 6, 7, or 8. 12. A distribution function unit, comprising: a transfer permission request receiving unit that receives a transfer permission request signal requesting a transfer permission from each of the exchange adapter units connected to the distribution function unit; Upon receiving the transfer permission request signal, the transfer permission / rejection notification unit returns the approval / disapproval of the transfer permission request to the exchange adapter unit, and requests the respective operating systems connected to the distribution function unit to permit call information distribution. A distribution permission request transmitting section for transmitting a distribution permission request signal; a distribution permission / rejection receiving section for receiving acceptance / rejection of a distribution permission request from each of the operation systems; A distribution instructing unit that instructs a distribution unit in the unit to start distribution to the operation system. Claim 1, 2, 3, 4, characterized in that,
The call information system for a communication network according to 6, 7, 8 or 11. 13. An exchange adapter unit, comprising: a transfer request transmission unit for transmitting a transfer request signal for requesting transfer of call information to each exchange connected to the exchange adapter unit; and a switching request transmission unit connected to the exchange adapter unit. A transfer permission request transmitting unit that transmits a transfer permission request signal requesting permission of transfer of call information to each distribution function unit, and a transfer permission / reception receiving unit that receives permission / rejection of the transfer permission request from the distribution function unit, A transfer instruction unit for instructing a transfer unit in the exchange adapter unit to start transfer to the distribution function unit in accordance with the acceptance or rejection received by the transfer acceptance / rejection reception unit. Terms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
9. The call information system for a communication network according to 6, 7, or 8. 14. A distribution function unit, comprising: a transfer permission request receiving unit for receiving a transfer permission request signal requesting a transfer permission from each exchange adapter unit connected to the distribution function unit; Upon receipt of the transfer permission request signal, a delivery permission / notification notification unit for notifying the switching adapter unit of acceptance / rejection of the transfer permission request and a delivery request signal for requesting delivery from each operation system connected to the distribution function unit A distribution request receiving unit, and a distribution instruction unit for instructing the distribution unit in the distribution function unit to start distribution to the operation system when the distribution request signal is received by the distribution request receiving unit. Claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
14. The call information system for a communication network according to 6, 7, 8 or 13. 15. An exchange adapter, comprising: a transfer permission request receiving section for receiving a transfer permission request signal requesting a transfer permission from each of the exchanges connected to the exchange adapter; A transfer permission / rejection notification unit that returns whether or not the transfer permission request is received upon receiving the transfer permission request signal; a transfer request reception unit that receives a transfer request signal from a distribution function unit connected to the exchange adapter unit; A transfer instructing unit for instructing a transfer unit in the exchange adapter to start transfer to the distribution function unit when the transfer request signal is received by the unit. 2, 3, 4, 5,
9. The call information system for a communication network according to 6, 7, or 8. 16. A distribution function unit, comprising: a transfer request transmission unit for transmitting a transfer request signal for requesting a transfer of call information to each exchange adapter unit connected to the distribution function unit; and a connection to the distribution function unit. A distribution permission request transmitting unit that transmits a distribution permission request signal requesting distribution of call information to each of the operation systems, a distribution permission / rejection receiving unit that receives permission / denial of the distribution permission request from each of the operation systems, A distribution instruction unit that instructs a distribution unit in the distribution function unit to start distribution to the operation system in accordance with the acceptance or rejection received by the distribution acceptance / rejection reception unit. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
16. The call information system for a communication network according to 6, 7, 8 or 15. 17. The operation system, further comprising: a distribution request transmission unit that transmits a distribution request signal for requesting distribution of call information to each distribution function unit connected to the operation system. Claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6. The call information system for a communication network according to 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, or 15. 18. A distribution permission request receiving section for receiving a distribution permission request signal requesting permission of distribution of call information from each distribution function section connected to the operation system; A transfer permission / rejection notification unit that returns a permission / rejection of the transfer permission request after receiving the distribution permission request signal in the unit.
6. The call information system for a communication network according to 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, or 16.