JP3469219B2 - Private automatic exchange system - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to an electronic mail device.To
Automatic exchange systemAbout. [0002] 2. Description of the Related Art In a facility equipped with a large number of terminal devices such as telephones,
Is generally used by private branch exchanges (PBX).
Have been used. Recently, it has become more convenient to transmit information
For this reason, an e-mail device is attached to this PBX.
Things are going on. [0003] An electronic mail device (hereinafter simply referred to as a mail device)
) Is information converted into an electronic signal such as audio information.
Information and send it to the desired destination as needed.
It is a device that can be used. Mail device P
Attached to the BX and automatically controlled by the terminal such as a telephone
By operating the mail device via the exchange,
The information registration operation (the operation of storing the information
If it is voice information, it is a recording operation), information retrieval operation
Work (reproduction operation in case of audio information), information erasing operation
(Operation to delete unnecessary information), etc.
To use mail devices in various ways
Can be. [0004] Representative of their various uses
For example, there are alternative reception and broadcast communication. Interception is
If the communication partner is not available, send
Stored in the mail device, and later from this mail device
Call the other party, or the other party is a mail device
To convey the stored contents by calling
Things. Broadcasting is transmitted to multiple destinations.
The contents to be stored are stored in the mail device, and from this mail device
Call their destinations or their destinations
By calling the mail device,
It also communicates. Operate a mail device from a terminal device such as a telephone
As a method to enable this, various services of the mail device can be used.
Service number (service operation)
Code), and this service number is pushed
Send to the mail device by button signal (hereinafter referred to as PB signal)
If so, make the mail device respond to it
The method of leaving is taken. [0006] Therefore, when using the mail device,
In a general operation method, the user presses the push button of the terminal device.
Operating the mail device (that is, sending out the PB signal)
After calling, operate the push button further to
In this case, the serial number is transmitted as a PB signal. [0007] [Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
The traditionalPrivate automatic exchange systemAt
, E-mail devices have become more sophisticated and the types of services have increased
The number of digits in the service number will increase accordingly,
Therefore, the user records all the numbers necessary for one operation.
There was a problem that it was difficult to remember. Follow
The higher functionality of the e-mail device leads to lower operability.
There was an inconsistency of getting it. [0008] In addition, the use of the mail device requires a message from the caller.
One-way recording on a local device is the mainstream, and outside callers
If you are unfamiliar with using a mail device,
There was a problem not to use. [0009] Further, the user on the information receiving side may receive an e-mail.
Informed that information for yourself is registered in the device
If so, call the mail device to retrieve the information.
I don't feel much trouble to put it out,
Repeatedly use the mail device to check for registration information
Must be called, and in fact there is no registration information
The user's mental burden
No. As a result, they may neglected to check for information.
And the resulting increase in information non-delivery?
As a result, the mail device is not fully utilized.
There was also a title. The present invention has been made to solve the above problems.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a simple operation and
E-mail functionality without the need for external caller intervention
Can be used and record the call as it is
And make it easy for external callers to call
Messages can be recorded on the child mail device and
With excellent convenience,Private automatic exchange systemOffer
To provide. [0011] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to the above objects.
Recording request to make a call recording request to achieve
KeyAnd memorize the call details in a dedicated mailbox
At the time of operation, the destination of the dedicated mailbox
Select the terminal designation key to select and the dedicated mailbox
DestinationMultiple selectionPossibleDoSelection destination specification keyHaving
Terminal device including operation display deviceAnd the saidTerminal deviceMultiple yields
A private branch exchange which is attached to the private branch exchange.
Electronic mail that has the function of registering and reading voice information.
An automatic private branch exchange system comprising:
The electronic mail device may be configured to perform the recording request.KeyRecording request by
When it recognizes, it starts recording the contents of the call,Terminal device
The terminal designation key; andSpecifying multiple destinationsKey operation
RFor the specified multiple dedicated mailboxes
Comprising storage means for storing the recorded call content,Operation
Operation display deviceIs the multiple destination designationKey and terminal designation
By key operation, The dedicated mailbox is optional
That it was selectedYesVisual displayhandHaving steps
It is characterized by. With such a configuration, without operation of the caller,
The contents of the call are sent to the mail device by the operation of the internal responder
Recording, and the caller can talk to the respondent.
Therefore, the message can be conveyed.
Compared with the method of registering a message in a mail device
You can register messages without discomfort
Operability when using the device is remarkably improved. [0013] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.
This will be described in detail with reference to planes. 1. overall structure FIG. 1 is an overall schematic configuration of a system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a relay system showing the configuration. In FIG. 1, a block 10 surrounded by a broken line
0 is a private branch exchange that constitutes the telephone exchange,
Lock 200 is an email device, dashed block 300
-1 to 300-3 are connected to the private branch exchange 100.
Connected terminals (these terminals are described briefly in the following description).
Collectively denoted by reference numeral 300). 1- (1) Private branch exchange (PBX) The private branch exchange (PBX) 100 is a communication path unit 1
02, and the communication path unit 102
The central processing unit (CC) 106 is connected via the
Have been. The central processing unit 106 is the entire PBX 100
Not only control the mail device 200 but also each terminal 3
It also has an effect on
The details will be described later. The bus 104 further includes various control data and
Storage device for storing processing status, processing program, etc.
(MM) 108 connected and maintenance
The external input device 110 configured as a panel (MP)
They are connected via an input / output device (IOC) 112.
The storage device 108 relates to the operation of the PBX 100 itself.
Not only data but also the mail device 200 and each terminal 30
It also stores data about 0.
Will be described later in detail. The PBX 100 further includes a
Number of line circuits 114, relay console control device 116,
Rank 118, mail interface circuit (MI
F) 120, conference tracing used when making a three-way call, etc.
Link (CFT) 122, etc.
Are also connected to the channel unit 102. The PBX 100 is connected via a line trunk 118.
Connected to the public network 404,
What is shown schematically is the external network connected to the public network 404.
It is a telephone. The PBX 100 also has a relay console control
A relay stand 402 is connected via the device 116. 1- (2) Electronic mail device An e-mail device (hereinafter, e-mail device) 200
In the system of the embodiment, a so-called voice mail device
(VMS) is used. The mail device 200 includes the information storage unit 20
2 and a controller 204.
The product unit 202 is a part of the line circuit 114 of the PBX 100.
Connected to one of them, and
4 is connected to the MIF 120 of the PBX 100. Ko
A general charge management device or the like is used as the controller 204.
The controller 204 can be connected to
A general charging adapter is used as the MIF 120 to be continued.
Can be used. The mail apparatus 200 has a plurality of mail boxes.
Box is set. Especially in the present embodiment,
Used when registering information (recording) on other terminals.
Mailbox for a specific device or a specific information source device
Only information transmitted to specific information destination terminals from
Various special mails, such as special mailboxes
The box is set. Their dedicated mailbox
Can register multiple messages, each
Selected messages from multiple messages
Deletion or transfer to another mailbox
Is available. Type of dedicated mailbox
And its details are described in relevant parts of the description below.
I will explain each time. 1- (3) Terminal device Each terminal 300 is a general multi-function telephone (hereinafter referred to as M
FT) 302 and a separate unit.
The operation / display device 304 is arranged side by side.
You. MFT 302 and operation / display device constituting one terminal
Device 304 is connected to each other in the terminal.
And they are separate line circuits of the PBX 100
104. The MFT 302 uses a mail service.
If not, it will be used as a normal telephone,
Also, when using the mail service, the handset
Register audio information and listen to playback information via
It is something. The operation of the mail device is the operation / display device 3
04. Therefore, the MFT 302 includes
No need to add special features to existing multifunction phones
System can be used as is,
This is advantageous in terms of reducing the number of objects. The MFT 302 and the operation / display device 304
Connected to the normal line circuit 114 of the PBX 100
Therefore, many terminals are easily connected to this PBX 100.
1 but only three terminals for illustration
Is illustrated. A detailed description of the terminal,
In a specific example of the work, MFT302-1 and operation / display
The terminal 300-1 including the device 304-1 is a company
For use by officer L of the
The terminal 300-2 including the operation / display device 304-2 is:
For use by the company manager A, and MFT
Terminal comprising 302-3 and operation / display device 304-3
300-3 are for use by the company secretary
The explanation is made assuming. 2. Operation / display device (DSS) Operation / display device 304 provided for each terminal 300
Are arranged side by side on the top of the case as shown in FIGS.
Many keys (push buttons) and each of those keys
Visual indicators such as light-emitting diodes combined
Lamp 308). Also, this operation / display device
304, when each of those keys is pressed,
For each key, a different code for each key (ie
A PB signal representing the key identification code) is generated to generate a PBX signal.
100 is provided with a PB signal generation circuit. Ma
In addition, each indicator light 308 is
External controls such as ignition, fire extinguishing, and flashing can be performed.
I am able to do it. This type of function is widely used in ordinary telephone exchanges.
Direct station selection used
Since this function is equivalent to the function of the DSS,
Use DSS for this operation / display device 304
Therefore, hereinafter, the operation / display device 304
Is called DSS304. According to the present embodiment, as described above,
A typical multifunction phone and a regular direct phone
Terminal in combination with the
To reduce the cost of the system.
Is advantageous. The use operation of the mail device 200 is performed by each terminal 30
0 by operating DSS 304
, The key identification signal sent from the DSS 304
Central processing unit 1 of PBX 100 based on the PB signal of
06 is a necessary line connection, control of the mail device 200,
In addition, control of the indicator light of the DSS 304 is performed. to this
The details will be described later. 2- (1) DSS key function assignment Next, referring to the DSS board views of FIGS.
Function of each key of SS304 (hereinafter referred to as DSS key)
Three specific examples of assignment will be described. The meaning of the function assignment of the DSS key is as follows.
As can be easily understood, the configuration of this embodiment is
In this regard, the following three points will be described in advance. The first point is that the function assignment of the DSS key is P
The setting of data in the storage device 108 of the BX 100
It is done in the form. As already mentioned, each
The primary function associated with the DSS key itself is
Below, the PB signal representing the key's identification code is
It is transmitted to the PBX 100. And
Central processing unit 106 that has received this key identification code
Is referred to the storage device 108, and the pressed DSS key
(Hereinafter referred to as the activation key) and read it out
Causes mail device 200 to perform an operation corresponding to the function
Control the PBX 100 and the mail device 200
You. Therefore, in the storage device 108, this system
For each key in the DSS of all terminals in the
Dedicated storage location for writing functions is set
(This will be described in more detail later). In addition, this
As described above, the actual work is performed by the central processing unit 106.
However, in the following description of the DSS key function assignment,
Each key is associated with a function that results from its depression.
Will be explained. The second point is that the DSS key depends on its function.
Means that they can be grouped together.
That is, (1) various operations (recording) performed by the mail device
Mail operation key to specify sound, play, delete, etc.)
-And (2) E-mail destination terminal when registering e-mail information
And the source of the email when playing the email information
A terminal designation key for designating a terminal;
Connection between the MFT of the terminal and the mail device,
Various operations such as cutting are performed on the PBX 100.
The key is divided into the key to make it. Terminal designation key
Is a single destination designation key during registration, and multiple destination designation during registration.
The key is subdivided into a key at the time of reproduction and a source designation key. For details of these grouping,
Will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. The third point is that, as described above, the mail device 20
0 indicates a message from a specific source terminal to a specific destination terminal.
Dedicated mail that is used to store only
Is that the default box is set. Dedicated to them
Each of the mailboxes has the characteristics of the source terminal and the destination terminal.
Terminals that can make outgoing calls because they support certain combinations
Is m and there are n available terminals, at least
mxn dedicated boxes are set. Therefore one example
Then, another terminal Y is placed on the DSS board of a terminal X.
The terminal designation key to be specified as the mail destination is set
If there is, in the mail device 200, the terminal X to the terminal
A special box has been set for transmitting information to Y
In addition, the DSS of terminal Y is designated with terminal X as the source.
Key exists. The mail device 200 has
, A mailbox corresponding to the priority of the mail information
Or recording or storage used for purposes other than information transmission.
Mailboxes are also set up for them
It will be described in detail. Specific Example of Function Assignment of Keys in FIGS. 2 to 4
Is that the system of this embodiment
Suppose that it is introduced to the company to which the executive and the manager belong.
It is specified. In this company, the role that is often absent in your room
Instructed by members L to V to general managers A to K, and vice versa
And reports from directors A to K to officers L to V
In order to ensure that the activities are carried out smoothly,
~ Leave a message from outside contact when Officer V is absent
In order to achieve this, the system of this embodiment is adopted.
It is a thing. In particular, FIG. 2 shows a DS placed on the desk of officer L.
DSS board diagram and diagram showing key function settings in S304-1
3 is a key of the DSS 304-2 placed on the desk of the manager A.
DSS board diagram showing function settings, and Fig. 4 is mainly used
Secretary working on an outside line to staff L to officer V
The function settings of the DSS304-3 keys placed on the desk
FIG. All three DSSs have the same c
You are using hardware. That is, those DSSs
The case has 48 push-button keys on the top
Each of the keys has an indicator light 308 associated therewith.
I have. Characters are written on the top of the key to which the function is assigned.
Keys without characters are stored in the storage device 108.
Is considered unregistered. 2- (2) First example of DSS key function assignment In FIG. 2, DSS 304-1 on the desk of Officer L is
46 of the 48 keys have function assignments.
The 46 keys have four groups depending on their function.
Group and one special key,
These groups are represented by virtual lines 310, 312, 314, 316.
And the special key here is "mail call
Exit key 318. In FIG. 2, the third group 314 from the top is
The mail operation key described above, while the other groups
310, 312, and 316 are the terminal designation keys described above.
Further, when further subdivided, the group 310
Designation key, group 312 is a single destination designation key at the time of registration,
A group 316 is a reproduction source designation key during reproduction. First, the “mail call key” 318 and the group
7 mail operation keys (“Record”
Sound, Confirm, Delete, Continue, Play, Save
Key and the "end" key) will be described. The “mail call key” 318 is stored in the terminal 300
For calling the mail device 200 from the terminal,
For connecting the MFT 302 and the mail device 200
This is the key and is pressed first when using e-mail
Key. The "record key" 320
Key that is pressed when registering (recording)
You. The "confirmation key" 322 is registered by the mail device itself.
This key is pressed when reproducing and checking the information.
“Erase key” 324 is the information registered in the mail device.
This key is pressed when information is deleted. "Continuation key" 3
26 is to operate the mail device to perform a certain service.
Press to continue another service after
Key to do. The "play key" 328 is
Play back the mail information for yourself registered in the mail device
This key is pressed when receiving. "Save Key" 330
Will transfer the received mail information to a mailbox for saving.
This key is pressed when sending and saving. And
The “end key” 332 is used when ending use of the mail device.
Is the key to be pressed. Press any of the above seven mail operation keys.
The central processing unit 106 responds to the
To ignite the activation key indicator light, and
Control signal to execute the function assigned to
To the mail device 200 in the form of a PB signal. Next, the 12 groups included in the group 310
The multiple destination designation key at the time of registration will be described. These keys
-Officer L sends the same e-mail information to multiple
This is used when sending. Of these, virtual lines
Exclude “multiple destination keys” 334 at the bottom right in block 310
The eleven keys were used by 11 potential email recipients.
A terminal designation key corresponding to each of the managers A to K. Role
Personnel L records the message, that is, registers the mail information.
After that, press the “multiple destination keys” 334
You. And further, for example, in the destination of the registered mail
If “A” is included in “”, “Manager A” is written.
Key 310A is pressed, and the e-mail
The terminal designation keys corresponding to each of the
Press each one. At the time of the above registrationMultipleWhich of the destination keys
Even when pressed and activated, the central processing unit 106
In response, the indicator light of the activation key is ignited.
A predetermined PB signal corresponding to the activation key
To the device 200. In particular, the "multi destination key" 334 is depressed.
In this case, the central processing unit 106 immediately executes the officer L
Used for information registration (ie message recording) performed by
Mailbox (that is, a mail box dedicated to the recording of officer L)
Mailbox) to another mailbox
The control command is sent to mail device 200 as a PB signal.
Subsequently, the central processing unit 106 displays the terminal finger corresponding to each manager.
Each time the set key is pressed, the officer L
Dedicated mailbox that stores only information addressed to the corresponding manager
Box identification number (box number)
The number is transmitted as a PB signal. The mail device 200
The information is transferred according to this box number. Next, the eleven of the groups 312
The single destination designation key at the time of registration will be described. These keys
-Officer L sends e-mail information to a specific manager.
This is used when sending. Of these 11 keys
Each one of 11 directors who can be a destination for mail
Corresponding terminal designation key. Officer L
After recording a message,
Select and press the key corresponding to the manager of the destination. For example
If it is manager A, "Manager A" is written on the upper surface.
Key 312A is pressed. The above-mentioned 11 individual destination designation keys
Whichever is pressed and activated, the central processing unit
106 responds by igniting its activation key indicator light
And a predetermined PB signal corresponding to the activation key is generated.
Send it to mail device 200. At the time of the above registration, the single destination designation key is pressed.
PB signal sent in case of
Explanation will be made in comparison with the signal when the destination designation key is pressed
Is as follows. That is, for example, when a single destination designation key is used during registration.
Taking the “manager A key” 312A as an example, the PB signal
Number is the “Multi destination key” of the
-”334
“General manager A key” 310 of the multiple destination designation keys at the time of registration
The signal transmitted when A is pressed is continuous
be equivalent to. Therefore, for the transmitted PB signal, the key
-3A is pressed, and the key 334 and the key 3
The operation of pressing two 10A consecutively is the same as
However, in the example of the function assignment in FIG.
The destination designation key is provided for the use of the mail device
This is to simplify the operation of as much as possible. Email information
Since the destination is often a single destination, the destination can be
Being able to specify is actually very welcome
You. Next, 15 groups included in the group 316
The source designation key at the time of reproduction will be described. These keys
Are sent to other terminals (directors A to D in this case)
Any of the long-K terminals or the end of the secretary mentioned above
The officer L sends the mail information registered at the end)
When playing and receiving by operating the "play key" 328 described above
Specifies from which source the registered mail information should be played.
It is used to determine These 15 keys
Of the top row of the three keys 316-1 to 316-4
Assigns priority to information on the secretary's terminal and registers
Email information (this priority will be described in detail later)
It is for receiving. Of these, "Priority 1"
Key 316-1 is addressed to officer L and has a priority
Dedicated mail box for storing only top-level mail information
Mailbox and specify its mailbox.
It is used to play back the mail information in it.
Also, the other three keys 316-2 to 316-4 are the same.
In the order of priority from the second to the lowest (fourth)
It corresponds to a mailbox. 15 keys
Of the 11 directors A to K
Accumulate only the mail information addressed to Officer L
Key corresponding to the mailbox for
Used to specify each of these mailboxes
You. Each of the above-mentioned reproduction source designation keys is combined with
The indicated indicator light 308 indicates the key corresponding to the key.
When information is registered in the
It is blinked under the control of the control device 106. Ma
Which of these 15 source designation keys is pressed
The central processing unit 106 responds to the
In response, the indicator light of the activation key is ignited and the
A predetermined PB signal corresponding to the activation key is sent to the mail device 200
Send to Officer L is the indicator light of the source designation key during playback.
Flashing indicates that there is mail information to receive
And the source of the email information.
Wear. And to receive the email information,
Off-hook the terminal's MFT 302-1 and
"Mail Call Key" 318 of DSS 304-1 of the terminal
To connect the MFT 302 and the mail device 200
Let it. Next, specify the sender during playback with the indicator light blinking.
By pressing a key, the mail corresponding to that key
Outgoing call corresponding to the key registered in the box
You are ready to play the original email information (this and
The indicator light of the pressed key changes from flashing to ignition
). Then, by pressing the “play key” 328,
The mail information in that mailbox is played,
You can listen to it on the MFT 302-1 handset
it can. At that time, if multiple mailboxes are
If the key information has been registered, the “play key” 32
Each time you press 8, the mail information is ordered one by one
Played in turn. Thus, terminal 300-1 of officer L in FIG.
Of DSS key function assignment for DSS 304-1
End the light. As described above, the DSS key function assignment is stored.
Is set by the data in the device 108.
Therefore, changing this function assignment is optional and easy.
You. 2- (3) Second example of DSS key function assignment The DSS 304-2 used by the manager A shown in FIG.
Basically, DSS 304 of officer L in FIG.
As in -1, there is a small difference
It is only. Therefore, in DSS 304-2 of FIG.
In the same or corresponding part as DSS 304-1 in FIG.
Is denoted by the same reference numeral and detailed description is omitted.
However, in the following description, mainly the differences will be described.
I will do it. In the DSS 304-2 shown in FIG.
Exchanged with officers L to V
2 in DSS 304-1 are written as department managers A to K.
The key corresponding to each key was
Officer V. However, this is simply
It is not an essential difference just because the name is different. Also, a “mail call key” 318 and a registration
Group 310 for multiple destination designation keys at time of registration, single destination at registration
Specified key group 312 and mail operation key group
In the loop 314, the user of this DSS is the manager A,
FIG. 2 except that the communication destinations are officers L to V.
Is the same as The substantial difference is that the playback source designation key
Of the group 316 of FIG.
Is the provided "priority key" 316-1 to 316-4
However, since it is not provided in this DSS 304-2,
is there. This is because the secretary retrieves the message from the outside line using an e-mail device.
Because only officers are next,
This is because those keys are unnecessary. How to Use Each Key of DSS 304-2
Is the same as that described with reference to FIG.
Omitted. 2- (4) Third Example of DSS Key Function Assignment The DSS 304-3 key used by the secretary shown in FIG.
The function assignments are quite different from the DSS in Figures 2 and 3.
You. In the case of a secretary, this is from an outside line to officers L to V
This DSS 304- is used to register a message in the mail device.
This is because there is a special circumstance of using 3. In FIG. 4, DS is placed on the desk of the secretary.
At step S304-3, 23 of the 48 keys are
The 23 keys are assigned to the function
Divided into three groups and three special keys by
be able to. The first of those groups is at registration
This is a group of destination designation keys.
Enclose and represent. The second group is a group of priority assignment keys.
And is represented by a virtual line 340. Third
Group is a group of mail operation keys.
The loop is surrounded by a virtual line 314 corresponding to FIGS.
Indicated by There are also three special keys:
-318, "Automatic recording key" 342, and "End call key"
-"344. First, the group 314 has five mails.
Operation keys are included ("Record key" 320, "Confirm"
Key 322, "erase key" 324, "play key" 32
8, and "End key" 332), and each of those keys
Key with the same name provided in DSS 304-1
It fulfills one function. Also, the DS for this secretary
In S304-3, unlike the DSS of FIG.
-"And" save key "are not provided. In the group 338 of the destination designation key at the time of registration,
It contains eleven keys, and those keys
The destination name written on the side is the DSS 304 of executive A in FIG.
-2 is the same as that of the single destination designation key when registering
You. In addition, the same is true in terms of functions, and
Is a key that allows you to specify a mailbox for
However, registration in DSS 304-3 for this secretary
When the time destination designation key 338 is pressed,
Press any one of the four priority assignment keys 340
Specified mailbox for the first time
Is different. [0057] That is, to one of the officers whom the secretary has
The e-mail information is based on
Dedicated set for a specific combination with previous
This is stored in the mailbox.
Information priority means that the secretary who relays the information
And the nature of the
Is pressed, the mail information is added to the mail information.
It has become so. The priority assignment key group 340 has four keys.
Keys 340-1 to 340-4 are included.
Of the keys 340-1 marked "priority 1"
By doing so, the email information registered earlier
On the other hand, the highest priority is given. In addition, other 3
Similarly, the two keys 340-2 to 340-4 are
The priority from the first eye to the lowest (fourth) is added to the mail information
Used to give. As described above, the mail operation key, at the time of registration
Either the destination designation key or the priority assignment key
Is pressed, the central processing unit 106 responds.
In response, when the indicator light of the pressed key is ignited,
A predetermined signal corresponding to the pressed key is transmitted to the PB signal.
It is sent to the mail device 200 in the form of an issue. The secretary DSS 304-3
Of the three special keys, "Mail Call Key" 318
Describes DSS 304-1 for officer L in FIG.
It has the same function as the key with the same name
To the secretary's terminal MFT 302-3
Used to connect. "Automatic recording key" 342
Is also a key for calling the mail device 200.
However, this key 342 is secretary MFT302-
E-mail from the busy state when talking with the other party using 3
Call up device 200 and contact the secretary for recording.
A three-party communication state between the destination and the mail device 200 is set.
Key to use for This "automatic recording key" 342
Is pressed, the central processing unit 106 responds
Then, while igniting the indicator light 308 of the key 342,
Sends a predetermined signal to mail device 200 in the form of a PB signal
You. The indicator light 308 of the “automatic recording key” 342
The ignition status is maintained while the call
You. The “end key” 344 is used for the three-party call recording server.
When ending the service, the three-party
Key is used to release the key. This "end story
When the “key” 344 is pressed, the central processing unit 106
In response, the indicator light 308 of the key 344 is ignited.
And a predetermined signal corresponding to this key 344 is output to PB
It is sent to mail device 200 in the form of a signal. The DSS key for the DSS 304-3 for the secretary is now complete.
This concludes the description of the function assignment. This secretary DSS3
Function assignment for 04-3 as well as other DSSs
One can vary and easily change. 3. Registration data in the storage device Next, the registration or case is stored in the storage device 108 of the PBX 100.
The data to be stored will be described. The storage device 108 has a central control device 106
Stores all the data needed to operate
However, here, the operation as a normal private branch exchange
Are not described, and are not particularly relevant to the present invention.
Only the data will be described. FIGS. 5 to 9 show various types of data stored in the storage device 108.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a data registration memory area. These figures
The setting of various data will be described with reference to
Followed by the terms "key number" and "DSS number"
Will be described. As described above, the DSS 304
Each has 48 keys. One DSS
The 48 keys in the
The number assigned to each key is the "key number".
For example, a continuous number from 1 to 48 may be used. Also,
All DSS 304s used in the system
Number assigned to each DSS to distinguish and identify
Is the “DSS number”, which also depends on the total number of DSS
It may be a continuous number. A certain key of a certain DSS in the system is pressed
Activated (ie, activated) the PB signal corresponding to that key
Is sent to the PBX 100, the central processing unit 10
6 based on the content of the received PBX signal
The key number of the activation key can be determined.
To identify the line circuit 114 where the PB signal has arrived
Therefore, the DSS (start DS
The DSS number of S) can be determined. "DSS number
Number and key number,
All DSS keys in the system can be individually identified
Therefore, the DSS number and key number determined in this way
Thus, the activation key can be specified. 3- (1) Key information and key type Figure 5 shows all DSS keys in the system.
For each of these keys, register the key information for that key
A memory area 510 is shown.
SSDATA ”. This DSSDATA510
The key information of each key is stored sequentially
And key information for one key is as shown in the figure.
A group of four consecutive storage locations
Stored using the DSS number and key number
The necessary key information is searched. The four storage locations corresponding to one key
Key type is registered in the first half of the first storage location
From the second half of the storage location and the following three storage locations
The part of the PBX 100
Location information (512) indicating the specific location of the
Alternatively, dial information (5) indicating a PB signal to be transmitted
14) is registered as data content. The type of the key to be registered is as shown in FIG.
And is divided into eight types. Type 0 is an unregistered key, and its content
No registration is performed. Type 1 is an extension calling key (only
However, in the example of the DSS key function assignment shown in FIGS.
The key corresponding to the type is not set), its contents
Is registered as the location of the extension to be called
Information. Type 2 is an auto-dial key.
Key is also set in the example of the DSS key function assignment described above.
Is not specified), the content registered as
This is information indicating the dial number of the destination to be sent. Type 3 is a mail call key (see FIGS.
4 318), and registered as its contents are:
This is information on the extension location where the mail device 200 is accommodated.
You. The type 4 is changed to the center by pressing the key.
From the processing device 106 to the mail device 200,
Specifies the operation to be performed in the device 200,
PB to specify the mailbox to be operated
While there are various keys to which signals are sent,
These are the remaining keys except for the source key during playback. this
In this case, before sending this PB signal,
The associated indicator light is ignited. Specifically,
The key corresponding to the type is the recording destination designation key (recording
(Includes single destination key and multiple destination key for recording)
And various keys such as "Record key" and "Play key"
Mail operation key. Type 5 is a call originated at the time of reproduction excluded by type 4.
This is the original designation key.
The associated indicator light is ignited and the central processing unit
Information is reproduced from the device 106 to the mail device 200.
PB message indicating the box number of the mailbox to be contacted
No. is sent. This key is distinguished from type 4
The indicator light associated with this key corresponds to the key
When information is registered in the mailbox
Must be blinked except during ignition.
You. Type 6 is “automatic recording key” 342 (FIG.
4). Type 7 is “end key” 344 (FIG. 4).
is there. The keys of type 4 to type 7
Are registered as their contents in the central processing
The PB signal transmitted from the device 106 to the mail device 200 is displayed.
This is the dialing information to be sent.
(Type 4) and Playback Source Designation Key (Type 5)
Indicates that the dialing information of the registered
It indicates the box number of the rule box.
You. 3- (2) Flag indicating presence / absence of registration in box FIG. 6 shows the configuration of the voice mail device (VMS) 200
Mail information is currently in each mailbox
A message to set a flag indicating whether or not
A memory area 520 is shown, and this memory area is referred to as “VM
SFLG ". In the VMSFLG520
Of all DSS 304 used in the system
48 corresponding to each key of the DSS for each
Are assigned. Memory is in bytes
For example, as shown in FIG.
It can be assigned to one DSS as a whole.
Wear. In addition, the area allocated to each DSS is
It is convenient for searching if they are arranged in a line. As described above, the mail device 200 is installed in the mail device 200.
The specified information transmission mailbox is
Each has a unique destination and the DSS of that destination terminal
Specifies the source for playback for the mailbox.
One key is provided. Therefore, certain mailboxes
The presence or absence of the registration information in the box depends on the destination terminal of the box.
Corresponding to that box in the DSS
Bit in VMSFLG corresponding to birth originator designation key
Of the flag. Then check the appropriate flag
The relevant assigned area using the DSS number.
I'm trying to search. 3- (3) Data temporarily stored Apart from the data registered during system setup, the system
Some data is temporarily stored according to the operation of the system.
7 to 9 show the storage positions of such data. FIG. 7 shows a work area (TEM) for call processing.
BC) 530, "takeover dial information" storage location
532 is provided. FIG. 8 shows a conventional example of a private branch exchange.
Storage area for information for each individual trunk
In the trunk memory (TRM) 540, "Start DSS accommodation
Location information (the location of the activation DSS in the PBX 100)
Storage location 542 for temporarily storing
And "activation DSS key number information (key of activation DSS key)
No.) is temporarily stored at the storage position 544.
Shows where it is provided. FIG. 9 shows a conventional system used for a private branch exchange.
Register register, which is the memory for dial processing,
The transmission dial information is temporarily stored in the memory (RSM) 550.
Indicates where the information is stored. The above information is registered in any case,
Whether the data is transferred or read is as follows.
This will be described in detail in the description of the routine. 4. subroutine The operation of the system of the embodiment described above will be described below.
This is described below. Central functions in system operation
It is the central processing unit 106 that plays
Among the processes executed by the processing device 106,
There are five subroutines that are executed repeatedly and frequently
First, they are first shown in FIG. 10, FIG. 11, FIG.
13, 14 and 15, and FIGS. 16 and 17
18 and the sequence flowchart of FIG. 18 and FIG.
A description will be given with reference to a row diagram. 4- (1) Key information extraction subroutine FIG. 10 shows the “key information extraction subroutine”.
4 is a flowchart of a process performed by a processing device. [0092] A DSS 304 in the system
When a certain DSS key is pressed, the DSS
Has been activated or that the DSS key has been activated
Represent. Thus, when a certain DSS 304 is activated
The line circuit connected to the startup DSS 304
114 detects that the DSS key has been pressed, and
When the key is pressed and the key is
And the key number. The central processing unit 106
Upon receiving the information, the process enters a “key information extraction subroutine”. The central processing unit 106 that has received the notification
Register information about the line circuit 114 that sent the notification
The DSS number of the activation DSS is extracted with reference to
From the known content, enter the key number of the pressed DSS key
Extract (step 580). Then, those extracted
DSSDATA based on the DSS number and key number of
510 (FIG. 5) (step 582), and
Key information of the pressed DSS key registered here
(That is, the key type and the registered location information,
Or dial information) (step 584). Less than
When the above is completed, the processing by the central processing unit 106 is performed.
Escapes from this subroutine and returns. This “key information extraction subroutine”
Any key of any DSS in the stem is pressed
In this case, the subroutine is executed each time. 4- (2) PB sending subroutine FIG. 11 is a central processing showing the “PB sending subroutine”.
6 is a flowchart of a process of the device 106. In response to the pressing of the DSS key, the "key"
Executes the information extraction subroutine, and obtains the key
According to the information, the activation DSS key is the type 4 or
When it is determined that the key corresponds to any of 5
The processing of the central processing unit 106 is described in
Brout routine ”or“ PB sending PB described below ”
Any one of "Send key pressing subroutine". Key corresponding to either type 4 or 5
Is always pressed from the central processing unit 106
Since a PB signal is sent to mail device 200,
Type 4 DSS key and type 5 DSS key together
In this case, the key “PB transmission key” will be used hereinafter.
-I will use the type name. Entry into any of the above two subroutines
Is determined as follows. That is, a certain PB sending key
Is pressed, and the central processing unit started in response thereto
Transmission of the PB signal from 106 to mail device 200 is completed.
Before sending the PB signal, another
If the PB transmission key is pressed, the processing is “PB transmission
Enter the middle PB sending key pressing subroutine "
When a signal is not being transmitted, only a certain PB transmission
If the key is pressed, the processing is “PB send subroutine
Chin ". Both of these two types of subroutines
The purpose is the same. That is, the PB transmission key
Is pressed when any of the
When the indicator light associated with the PB transmission key
In both cases, a predetermined PB signal corresponding to the pressed key is
Transmission from central processing unit 106 to mail device 200
And for the purpose. Accordingly, the central processing unit 106 has a certain DS
“Key information extraction subroutine executed in response to the activation of the S key
Of the activation DSS key extracted in
From the key type in the information, the activation DSS key is P
If it is identified as a B sending key, then
If the PB signal is not being transmitted
To the "routine". As shown in FIG.
If entered, the central processing unit 106 extracted immediately before
Key information, dial information (PB transmission
Since the exit key is a type 4 or type 5 key,
The earl information is stored in the mailbox of the mailbox corresponding to the key.
TEMBC530 (FIG. 7).
To the takeover dial information area 532 of the
586). Subsequently, the central processing unit 106 starts the DSS
The storage location information and the activation DSS key number information are
TRM corresponding to MFT provided in the same terminal as S
540 (FIG. 8), activation DSS accommodation position information area 54
2 and the activation DSS key number information area 544
(Step 588). Subsequently, the central processing unit 106 executes the TRM5
40, the activated DSS accommodation position information and
Based on the dynamic DSS key number information,
The ignition is performed (step 590), and the TEMBC 53
Transfer to the takeover dial information area 532 of 0 and register
Register the takeover dial information you saved
(RSM) 550 (Fig. 9) transmission dial information area
552 (step 592), and the RS
Contents of outgoing dial information transferred and stored in M550
To the mail device (VMS) 200 by a PB signal
(Step 594). When the above is completed,
Exits this "PB sending subroutine" and returns
I do. 4- (3) PB sending key press subroutine during PB sending FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 show “PB sending key pressing
Of the processing of the central processing unit 106,
It is a chart. For example, of the system operation examples described later,
In the second operation example, after pressing the destination designation key during recording
And then press the priority assignment key successively
The operation is performed, but in such a case, the subsequent key is pressed.
Central processing when the previous key is pressed, when it is released
The transmission of the PB signal from the device 106 to the mail device 200
It is being done. "PB sending key during PB sending
Press subroutine "appropriately responds to such a situation.
It is for. [0094] The central processing unit 106 has a certain DSS key.
Sends PB signal to mail device 200 in response to activation
If another DSS key is activated when
In response to the subsequent activation key of "Key information extraction subroutine
Run. And extracted by this, this
From the key type of the key information of the subsequent activation DSS key,
It recognizes that this subsequent activation DSS key is a PB transmission key.
If you separate, "PB sending key pressed subroutine during PB sending
Enter "Chin". As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG.
When the routine is entered, the central processing unit 106
Registration of the key information of the subsequent activation DSS key extracted in
Calculate the total number of digits of the dialing information (step
802) and dialing of this subsequent activation DSS key
The information is stored in the transmission dial information area of the RSM 550 (FIG. 9).
Store in addition to the dialing information already registered in
Is determined (step 804), and
If the DSS key can be added,
The ear information is transferred to TEMBC530 (Fig. 7)
Transfer to the dial information area (step 806). Subsequently, the central processing unit 106 is subsequently activated.
Activation DSS accommodation position information and activation D for DSS key
The SS key number information is stored in the same terminal as the subsequent boot DSS.
TRM540 corresponding to the obtained MFT (Fig. 8)
Activation DSS accommodation position information area 542 and activation DSS
Save to the key number information area 544 (step 8)
08). Subsequently, the central processing unit 106 executes the TRM5
40, the activated DSS accommodation position information and
Based on the dynamic DSS key number information, the subsequent DSS key
The indicator light is turned on (step 810).
First, the TEMBC530 takeover dial information area
Transferring dial information registered and transferred to A532
Information to a register sender memory (RSM) 550 (FIG. 9).
The transmission registered in the transmission dial information area 552 of the
Attach to the end of dial information (step 812)
The contents of the transmission dial information of the RSM 550
To the control device (VMS) 200 as a PB signal
(Step 814). In step 804, RSM5
It is not possible to add more information to the 50 outgoing dial information.
If it is determined that it is possible, once this RSM5
50 contents of the dial information to the mail device 200
A PB signal transmission operation for transmitting a PB signal is performed.
Step 816) and send dial of RSM550
From the information, dial for the number of dial digits that have been sent.
After deleting the information (step 818),
At step 804, it is determined whether information can be added. When transmission of all PB signals is completed,
The processing is "PB sending key pressed during PB sending subroutine.
Escapes and returns. 4- (4) Flashing / extinguishing subroutine when PB transmission is completed FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 show “blinking / extinguishing sub
Of the processing of the central processing unit 106 showing the "routine"
It is a chart. As described above, a DSS key of type 4 or 5
Is pressed, the “PB sending subroutine” or “PB
"PB sending key pressing subroutine during sending" is executed
And the indicator light associated with the activation DSS key is ignited.
After that, an appropriate PB signal is sent to the mail device 200.
Is done. When transmission of this PB signal is completed,
Return a lit indicator to a flashing or extinguished state
The subroutine for “blinking / deleting when PB transmission is completed”
Fire subroutine ". As shown in FIG.
When the transmission of the PB signal to the
The central processing unit 106 transfers the data to the TRM 540 (FIG. 8) first.
And extract the stored DSS accommodation location information
(Step 602) Then, the work
In the rear area, specify the key to be searched (search target key).
To store the key number (key number to be searched)
The smallest key number is set in the position (step 60)
4). The central processing unit 106 extracts the extracted startup DS
Combination of S accommodation position information and set search target key number
For the key identified by the
A (FIG. 5) to check the type of the key,
Then, the key is displayed in this subroutine.
The processing target key, which is the key whose light is blinking / extinguishing
-(That is, type 4 or 5 type key)
The process branches accordingly (step 606). then
The search target key of does not belong to the type 4 or 5
If it is an outside key, go to step 616 to be described later.
Skip the process and prepare for the same boot DSS
Key number to search for the next key.
Increment. On the other hand, if the search target key is
If the search target key is a type 4 key
Check whether the key is a type 5 key
Step 608). As described above, the type 4 DSS key is
This is a transmission source designation key during reproduction. Therefore, corresponding to that key
While the registration information exists in the dedicated mailbox
Must have its indicator light flashing. Souyu
In step 608, the search target key is of type 4
If it turns out to be
Check whether there is any information in the VMFLG (Fig. 6).
To refer to the flag of the bit corresponding to that key
(Step 610), if the information exists
If found, activate DSS accommodation position information and search at that time
Indicator light of this search target key based on the target key number
Is turned on and off (step 612). In step 608, the key to be searched is
If it is found that the
Based on the S accommodation position information and the search target key number,
The indicator lamp of the search target key is extinguished (step 614). Further, in step 610, the search target
Even if the key is a type 4 key, the corresponding mailbox
If it turns out that there is no registration information in the
The process also proceeds to step 614, where the search target key
Is extinguished. Either step 612 or step 614
From, processing proceeds to step 616, where the central processing
The device 106 inputs the set search target key number.
To increment. Next, this incremented key
The number is the maximum key number of DSS (for example,
DSS has 48 keys and these keys
When the serial numbers from "1" to "48" are numbered
If the maximum key number is "48")
Check if it is ready for startup DSS
Search for all keys that have been set and perform necessary processing
(Step 618, still detecting
When it turns out that there is a key left unsearched
Returns the process to step 606 to search for the next key.
No, and required processing has been completed for all keys
If it is found out, the process proceeds to the "PB transmission completion point
Escape / extinction subroutine "escapes and returns. 4- (5) Flashing at registration / extinguishing subroutine at cancellation FIGS. 16 and 17 show “flashing at registration / extinguishing at release”.
Of the processing of the central processing unit 106,
It is a chart. 18 and 19 show the central processing unit.
The processing of the device 106 is described as “blinking at registration / extinguishing at release”.
Registration / cancellation notification that is a condition for entering the
FIG. 5 is a sequence flow diagram showing signal transmission of FIG. As already described, the mail device 200
A message is stored in each dedicated mailbox that is set.
Page (information) is registered or not.
On the DSS of the message receiving side corresponding to the
The indicator of the designated sender key flashes during playback.
It is displayed depending on whether it is extinguished. Therefore,
When there is a change in the presence or absence of a message registration,
The status of the corresponding indicator light must be changed accordingly.
No. Therefore, register a message in a mailbox
Is performed (when registering a message)
All messages in the box are retrieved and the box
When the service is empty (when the message is released),
Subroutine for controlling the indicator light
This is a “flashing at registration / extinguishing at release” subroutine. A message is registered in the information storage unit 202.
If either recording or message release is performed
If the controller 204 of the mail device 200
The “information” is sent to the central processing unit 106 via the face circuit 120.
Information registration / cancellation notification signal ". This signal
Record and release, and the box number of the corresponding mailbox
And the central processing unit 106
If a signal is received, the message "Blinking when registering / Extinguishable when canceling
-Tin ". When the above notification is given,
Information storage unit 202 and control
Between the terminal 204, the PBX 100, and the terminal 300.
The signal transmission is shown in the sequence flow diagrams of FIGS. 18 and 19.
Show. As shown in FIG. 16 and FIG.
First, enter the
The central processing unit 106 receives the “information registration / cancellation notification signal”.
Number), read the registration / cancellation and mailbox number.
And record the information in an appropriate storage location
(Step 634). This information will be provided later in step 6.
44 and 642, respectively. Subsequently, the central processing unit 106 stores the storage device 1
08 that specifies the search target DSS in the work area 08
Predetermined for setting SS number (DSS number to be searched)
The minimum DSS number is set at the position (step 63).
6) After that, a key number specifying the search target key
(Search target key number)
The minimum key number is set (step 638). Next, the central processing unit 106 sets the
Combination of search target DSS number and search target key number
For the key identified by
Search SSDATA 510 (FIG. 5) to find the type of the key
Is checked, and this registration flashes / cancels at the time of cancellation.
In the routine, the indicator light is the key to be processed.
-(That is, the type 5 playback source designation key)
The process is branched depending on the process (step 640). Search vs
The elephant key is not of type 5, that is, a key not to be processed.
If not, the process skips to step 650 described below.
To search for the next key of the search target DSS.
For this purpose, the search target key number is incremented. On the other hand, in step 640, the search target
If the key is found to be a processing target key,
From SSDATA 510, the key corresponding to this search target key
Read the mailbox number and go to step 634 first.
And the mailbox number in the received signal
Check to see if they match (step 64)
2) If not, skip to step 650
Up. If the mailbox numbers match,
In this case, the information is sent from the controller 204 of the mail device 200.
Mailbox notified earlier by the information registration / cancellation notification signal
Is the playback source that is being searched at this time.
The mailbox corresponds to the specified key
I understand. Therefore, the signal received earlier is
Or cancel the message
After checking whether or not the notification was made (step 64)
4) If it is a registration notification,
Based on the search target DSS number and search target key number
Then, the indicator light of the key is blinked (step 64).
6) Also, if it was a cancellation notice, those
Extinguish the key indicator light based on the number (step
648). If the indicator lamp is controlled as described above,
The process proceeds to step 650. As mentioned earlier, this step
In, the central processing unit 106 executes the set search
Increment the target key number. Then, this inn
The incremented key number exceeds the maximum key number of DSS
(Step 65)
2) At that time, all keys of the DSS to be searched
Whether the search was completed and necessary processing was completed.
Make a decision. If, as a result of this decision,
If it is found that there are keys remaining in
Returns to step 640 to search for the next key of the same DSS
Perform On the other hand, required for all keys of the DSS
If it is found that the processing of the
The process proceeds to step 654, where the central processing unit 106
Increments the set search target DSS number.
Followed by the incremented DSS number.
Check if the maximum DSS number for the system in question has been exceeded.
Check (step 656), the system
Search for all DSSs in and finish necessary processing
It is determined whether the process has been completed. Still not searched
If it is found that there is a DSS,
Return to 638, and set the search target key number to the minimum value again.
To check the DSS key provided in the DSS of the next terminal.
Search and start DSS of all terminals in the system.
If you find that the necessary processing has been completed,
The processing of the central processing unit 106 is performed at the time of “
Escape from the "fire extinguishing subroutine" and return. The above is executed by the central processing unit 106
To five frequently used subroutines
The explanation about this is over. 5. Specific operation example Next, a specific example of the system of the above-described embodiment will be described.
As an example of the operation, the system in the following three cases
The operation of the system will be described. (1) Officer L operates his own terminal and sends a message to general manager A
Of system operation when registering a page in a mail device (Fig. 2
0, FIGS. 21, 22 and 23). This working example is a secretary
Normal terminals (officer / manager's terminals) excluding terminals
Shows an example of registration operation for exchanging email information with
It is something. (2) An external call is made to Officer L who is absent in his room
When a secretary receives the call on behalf of Officer L
System operation when registering a message to officer L in the mail device
Example of operation (FIGS. 22 and 23, 24, 25, 26 and
(FIG. 27). (3) E-mail from Officer L registered to Manager A
Example of system operation when reproducing and extracting information (FIG. 28,
(FIG. 29). 5- (1) First operation example 20, 21, 22 and 23 show that the officer L is the manager A
Behavior when registering a message addressed to a mail device
FIG. 20 shows an operation example performed by an operator (officer L).
Operation procedure diagram showing DSS key to be pressed, FIG. 21 shows PB
X100, the mail device 200, and the connection between the terminals 300.
Sequence flow diagram of the continuation procedure, and FIGS. 22 and 23
Is a status chart showing the connection status between each element in the system
It is. When this system operation is performed,
The main processing executed by the processing device 106 has already been described.
Since this is a combination of subroutines, the central processing unit 106
Is omitted. Also, in the following explanation
In the form of references to those subroutines.
I will proceed with the light. In the following description, "M" is prefixed.
The quotation mark is that of FIG. 20 and the quotation mark preceded by "P"
The symbols are those in FIG. 21 and the reference signs with an “S” at the beginning are
22 and FIG. In order to register a message, officer L
Off the MFT 302-1 of its own terminal 300-1.
(M10, P100, S120)
DSS 304-1 located next to MFT 302-1
Press the “mail call key” (318 / FIG. 2) (M1
2, P104). Then, it is connected to DSS 304 of officer L.
The line circuit 114 detects that this key has been pressed, and
Of the key press and the key number to the central processing unit 106.
You. Upon receiving the notification, the central processing unit 106 executes the “key
Execute the "information extraction subroutine" and press the key
(At this time, the central processing unit 106 is still pressed
Does not identify that it is a "mail call key")
Key information (key type and registered contents) is extracted. The central processing unit 106 stores the extracted key
From the type information, the key pressed is "Mail call key"
That the key information has been registered.
Mail device 200 according to the mail device accommodation position information
(P106, S121). The mail device 200 responds to this call.
Automatic response (P108), and send this response to the mail
Line connected to the information storage unit 202 of the device 200
The circuit 114 detects the response and detects the response.
Notify 106. Central processing unit 106 that has been notified
Is an email with MFT 302-1 off-hook by officer L
A communication path with the device 200 is set (S122). [0123] If the telephone apparatus 200 enters a telephone conversation state with the mail apparatus 200
For example, the officer L sends the “record key” (32
0 / FIG. 2) is pressed (M14, P110). Then, connection to DSS 304-1 of officer L is made.
The detected line circuit 114 detects the
Notify the central processing unit 106 of the press and the key number, and notify
The central processing unit 106 receives the key information extraction subroutine.
Enter "Chin". The central processing unit 106 extracts the “key information
From the key information obtained by executing the
The type of the pressed key corresponds to the above type 4
Identify that there is, then go to “PB sending subroutine”
enter. In this case, execution of this “PB sending subroutine”
As a result, the indicator light 308 of the “record key” 320 is ignited.
And the registration of the key information of this "record key" 320
The PB message from the central processing unit 106 to the mail device 200
(P112, P123). Sent out here
The registered contents of the “record key” are stored in the mail device 200.
Service number indicating that recording should be performed
And a special e-mail used by officer L when recording
Dial information indicating the box number of the box.
You. The central processing unit 106 converts this PB signal into a message.
When the transmission to the control device 200 has been completed
Flashing / extinguishing subroutine ". In this case, this sub
By the execution of the routine, the indicator light of the "record key" 320
308 is extinguished. [0127] The mailbox of the dedicated mailbox for recording of officer L
Mail device 200, which has received the
Open the mailbox and start recording (S
122). At the time of this start, P
A recordable sound is transmitted to the BX 100 (P114), and
The recordable sound is further sent to MFT320-1 on the terminal of Officer L.
Can be Officer L uses the MFT 302-1 handset
Start recording if you hear this recordable sound via
(M16). [0128] Officer L who has completed the recording is DSS304-
1. Record the recorded information of the “Recording destination designation key”
By pressing the key corresponding to the destination to send,
Specify the destination. Here, information is sent only to the manager A
Officer L designates a single address at the time of recording.
"Manager A key" 312A in key group 312
Press (FIG. 2) (M18, P116). Then, connection to DSS 304-1 of officer L is made.
The detected line circuit 114 detects the
Notify the central processing unit 106 of the press and the key number, and notify
The central processing unit 106 receives the key information extraction subroutine.
Enter "Chin". The central processing unit 106 extracts the “key information
From the key information obtained by executing the
The type of the key that has been issued corresponds to the type 4 described above.
And then enter the “PB sending subroutine”.
You. In this case, the execution of this “PB sending subroutine”
The indicator light 308 of the “Manager A key” 312A is ignited.
And the key information of the "manager A key" 312A.
The registration content is sent from the central processing unit 106 to the mail device 200.
(P118, S123). this
Corresponding to "Manager A key" 312A sent when
The contents are the information recorded by officer L in his own box.
What transfer service should be performed to transfer to another box
Number representing the service and the officer L
Of a special box for sending a message from
This is dial information representing a service number. The central processing unit 106 converts the above PB signal
When the transmission to the mail device 200 is completed, the message "PB transmission completed
Flashing / fire extinguishing subroutine "
Display of "Manager A key" 312A by execution of routine
Light 308 is extinguished. On the other hand, this PB signal
The mail device 200 that has received the signal follows the content of the signal.
The information in the special box of Officer L
After transferring the information to A to the dedicated box to register,
Receive service number specifying next service to be performed
Wait (S122). Next, the officer L sends his DSS 304-1
Press the "end key" 332 (M20, P120),
Then, the MFT 302-1 is hooked on (M22). Then, the network connected to DSS 304-1
The in-circuit 114 detects the depression of this key, and
And the key number are notified to the central processing unit 106.
The central processing unit 106 that has received the information
To the "routine". The central processing unit 106 extracts the “key information
From the key information obtained by executing the
Identifies that the type of the key given is type 4 described above
Then, the process enters the “PB sending subroutine”. In this case, this
By executing the “PB sending subroutine”, the “end key”
332, the indicator light 308 is ignited and
The registration information of the key information of the “end key” 332 is
Is sent from device 106 to mail device 200 as a PB signal
(P122, S123). The "End key"
The registration contents corresponding to "-"
Represents a kind of service number indicating the end of service
The dial information. The central processing unit 106 converts the above PB signal
When the transmission to the mail device 200 is completed, the message "PB transmission completed
Flashing / fire extinguishing subroutine ”.
Indicator 3 of the "end key" 332
08 is extinguished. On the other hand, from the central processing unit 106,
Mail device 20 that has received the PB signal corresponding to
0 automatically goes on-hook and ends the call
(P128). In addition, the mail device 200 is turned on and off.
Connected to the information storage unit 202 of the mail device 200.
The connected line circuit 114 detects and detects the central processing unit 10
6 and the central processing unit 106 receiving the notification notifies the officer
Call between the MFT 302-1 of L and the mail device 200
Release the path and end the call. By the operation up to this point, the officer L changes to the manager.
The information to A is registered in the mail device 200. [0139] Thereafter, the above-mentioned "registration time"
Fire extinguishing / extinguishing subroutine "(FIGS. 16 and 17, FIG.
18 and FIG. 19 are executed. That is, first, the mail device 2
00, the information storage unit 202
The registration of information to the Troller 204 and the registration
Mailbox (in this case, officer L
Box number of the special box for the long A)
You. Upon receiving the notification, the controller 204
To the central processing unit 106 via the
By sending a “record / release notification signal”,
The registration and the box number are sent to the central processing unit 106.
The central processing unit 106 that has notified and notified
/ Fire extinguishing on release subroutine ". In this operation example
From the registered officer L to the manager A
The playback source designation key corresponding to the box
DSS 304-2 of terminal of manager A who is the receiving side (Fig. 3)
Are included in the group 316 of the transmission source designation key at the time of reproduction.
"Executive L key" is 316L. So in this case,
Execution of the “flashing at registration / extinguishing at release” subroutine
The DSS “Executive L Key” 316 of this manager A terminal
The L indicator light 308 is made to blink. Accordingly, the manager A receives a message from the officer L.
Is registered, this "executive L key" 316L
You can easily find out just by looking at the indicator light 308
You. In the above, the officer L sends a message to the manager A.
Of system operation example when registering a page in a mail device
Ends. 5- (2) Second operation example FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, FIG. 24, FIG.
Fig. 27 shows whether an external telephone call is made to Officer L who is absent in his room.
When he came, he received the call on behalf of Officer L
The system for registering the message to officer L in the mail device
It shows an example of system operation. As described above, FIG. 22 and FIG.
3 is a state chart showing a connection state between elements in the system.
You. FIG. 24 shows the operation performed by the operator (secretary) and pressing.
FIG. 25 is an operation procedure diagram showing DSS keys to be operated.
00, a connection between the mail device 200 and the terminal 300
The sequence flow diagram of FIG.
When this system operation is performed, the "automatic recording key"
After the is pressed, the three-way call ends and the indicator light is controlled.
To be executed by the central processing unit 106 before performing
It is a flowchart of FIG. In the following description, "M" is added at the beginning.
The quotation marks are those of FIG. 24, quotation marks preceded by "P"
The symbols are those in FIG. 25, and the quotes with "S" at the beginning are
22 and FIG. 23, and the numbers enclosed in parentheses
The starting quotes are from FIGS. 26 and 27. The system operation of the second specific example is performed.
First, the telephone 406 connected to the public network 404
And the line trunk 118 detects this
Notify the central processing unit 106, and furthermore, the central processing unit 106
Sends the incoming call from this line through the attendant console control device 116.
To the relay console 402, and receives the notification from the relay console 402.
Responds with the operator of the console 402
A call is made with the caller of the telephone 406. Soshi
Then, the operator of the attendant console 402 transmits the incoming call to the end of the secretary.
Transfer to the MFT 302-3 of the terminal 300-3. According to the above procedure, FIG.
The station between the secretary's MFT 302-3 and the telephone 406
Line calls will be made. And the secretary is
Operate the terminal DSS 304-3 (FIG. 4) as follows.
In this way, the contents of this line call can be transmitted to Officer L.
It is registered in the mail device 200 as word information. That is, first, the secretary makes his own MFT302-
3. During the call (S124), the DSS of the own terminal is also used.
Press the “automatic recording key” 342 of 304-3 (M3
2, P130). Then, it is connected to this DSS 304-3.
The line circuit 114 detects this and presses and depresses the key.
And the central number to the central processing unit 106 and received the notification.
The central processing unit 106 proceeds to the “key information extraction subroutine”
Enter (690). The central processing unit 106 extracts the “key information
Of the key information obtained by executing the
From the key type, this pressed key is "automatic recording key"
342. At this time, the key type
Registration contents corresponding to "Automatic recording key" obtained with
Is the extension number of the mail device 200 and the mail device 200
A type of service number that tells
When information is registered by the secretary's terminal
Only used mailbox number and dedicated mailbox
Represents dial information. The central processing unit 106 receives the information.
Later, the extension number of the mail device 200 is extracted.
(692). Subsequently, the central processing unit 106 executes the “automatic
Dialing information indicating the registered contents of "Recording key"
Dial information other than the extension number of the mail device 200
Information to the TEMBC 530 (FIG. 7)
To the notification area (694), and subsequently, the activation DSS
The storage location information and the activation DSS key number information are
Starting the TRM 540 (FIG. 8) corresponding to the FT 302-3
Dynamic DSS accommodation position information area 542 and activation DSS key number
Is saved in the signal information area 544 (696). Next, the central processing unit 106 executes the TRM 540
Activation DSS accommodation position information and activation D saved in
Based on the SS key number information, the secretary
Indicator light 3 of "Automatic recording key" 342 of DSS 304-3
08 is ignited (698) to perform a three-way call
Captures the Conference Trunk (CFT) 122 (700, P
132), and the mail device 200 extracted earlier
The mail device 200 is called based on the extension number of (7)
02, P134, S125). The mail device 200 that has received the call responds automatically.
Answer (P136), and the line number where the response was detected
The path 114 notifies the central processing unit 106 of it (7
04). The central processing unit 106 that has received this notification,
First, transfer to TEMBC 530 (Fig. 7) and register
The transfer dial information is sent to RSM 550 (FIG. 9).
The call is transferred to the outgoing dial information area 552 (706).
The transmission diagram registered in the RSM 550
To the mail device (VMS) 200
It is transmitted as a PB signal (708, P138, S126). The central processing unit 106 transmits the PB signal.
After completing the departure, secretary MFT302-3,
Consists of the telephone 406 of the other party and the mail device 200
For the three parties, a three-way communication path using CFT 122
It is set (710, S127). On the other hand, the mail device 200
Open private mailbox for secretary according to PB signal
Then, the recording operation is started in the three-way call state. Secretary is three
Record for a while (M34) and when it is done
For example, the "end key" 344 (FIG. 4) of the DSS 304-3 is used.
Press (M36). Then, it is connected to this DSS 304-3.
The line circuit 114 detects this and presses and depresses the key.
And the central number to the central processing unit 106 (712, P1
40), the central processing unit 106 having received the notification displays the “key information
An extraction subroutine is entered (714). The central processing unit 106 extracts the “key information
Of the key information obtained by executing the
From the key type, the pressed key is the “end key” 34
4 is identified. And this DSS304-
When the indicator light 308 of the “end key” 344 of the third item is ignited,
Then, according to the registered contents of the key information of this "end key",
Release of CFT 122 (P142) and line trunk 118
(And thus the telephone 406) (P144).
No, it's secretary MFT302-3 and mail
A communication path with the device 200 is set (716, S12
2). Next, the central processing unit 106 determines “PB transmission complete
Flashing / fire extinguishing subroutine "is entered (718). this
If you record by running this subroutine
Of the "automatic recording key" 342 ignited at the start of
Of the light 308 and the "end key" 344
The indicator light 308 is extinguished together. 26 and 27
This is the end of the flow chart.
Since the logic is mainly a combination of subroutines,
Row charts are omitted. When the above processing is completed, the secretary
Between the MFT 302-3 and the mail device 200
The secretary is in a talking state, and if necessary,
Supplementary comment on the previously recorded three-way recording information
, Etc., recording of additional information is started (M38). When the secretary has completed this additional recording,
The destination to which the above three-party recording information and additional recording information should be sent
Select and press the corresponding recording destination key, then
Then, according to the priority of the information,
Press the previous assignment key. Here, the destination of the recording information is the role
It is assumed that the member is L and the priority is
Decided that the highest priority should be given
Shall be. So in this case, if the additional recording is finished
If the secretary is set to DSS304-3 of his terminal,
Of recording destination addressing key group 338
Press "Executive L Key" 338L (FIG. 4) (M40),
Then, subsequently, the group 34 of the priority assignment keys
Press the "priority 1 key" 340-1 in the "0" (M4
2). As described above, the secretary makes his own DSS 304
-3, one of the recording destination designation keys
And one of the priority assignment keys in combination
If pressed, transfer information between mailboxes
And the control of the DSS key indicator light associated therewith
These processes are the same as those described above for the DSS for officers.
Key when recording in the DSS for the manager
-312 is pressed in the same way
Be done. That is, the secretary says “Executive” of DSS304-3.
When the “L key” 338L is pressed (P146),
The line circuit 114 connected to the DSS 304-3 is
The central processing unit 106 detects “
Information extraction subroutine ".
According to the key information obtained by executing the
Enters the “PB sending subroutine”. In this case, this "PB sending subroutine"
Table of "Executive L key" 338L pressed by execution of
The indicator light 308 is ignited, and the “officer L key” 3
If the registration content of the 38L key information is the central processing unit 106
Is transmitted to the mail device 200 as a PB signal (P14
8). The key corresponding to the "Executive L key" sent at this time
-Register the information in the secretary's dedicated mailbox (immediately
The secretary used when recording, as described above
Mailbox used for three-way recording and additional recording)
Of transfer service to transfer information of other
Secretary from the secretary to a particular officer
Of a dedicated mailbox used to send information to
Dial information indicating a box number. [0164] However, a secretary must provide a special
One mailbox for each of the four priority levels
Each of the four emails is set, and those four emails
The box numbers of the boxes are different only in the last digit
Stipulated. "Executive L key" 3 illustrated above
Box number of transfer destination registered in 38L key information
No. corresponded to Officer L excluding the last one digit number
This is the number of the part common to the four boxes. And
Required to fix one specific destination box
The lower one digit number indicates the key information and key information for each priority assignment key.
It has been registered. [0165] The secretary presses "Officer L key" 338L.
Press "Priority 1 key" 340-1 continuously after releasing
(P150), the subsequent “priority 1 key” was pressed
Occasionally, execution is started in response to pressing of the previous "executive L key".
Started from central processing unit 106 to mail device 200
Of the PB signal has not been completed yet,
It is usually inside. Whether the PB signal is actually being sent
For example, the processing of the central processing unit 106 is “PB sending during PB sending.
Key press subroutine "and if not
The program enters a “PB sending subroutine”. As already mentioned, any of these subroutines
If the execution of the
Noh is the same. That is, the pressed “priority 1 key” 34
When the indicator lights 0-1 are ignited and the "Priority 1 key"
340-1 key information is registered in the central processing unit 1
06 to the mail device 200 as a PB signal (P
152). In the “Priority 1 key” registration sent at this time
As described above, the box of the information transfer destination box
Last one digit of the mail device 200
Provides all the information needed to perform the transfer service.
I will receive it. The central processing unit 106 checks all PBs
When the transmission of the signal to the mail device 200 is completed, "PB transmission
Flashing / fire extinguishing subroutine when exit is completed. In this case,
By executing this subroutine, “Executive L key” 338
L indicator light 308 and "Priority 1 key" 340-1 indicator light
308 are extinguished together. On the other hand, the central processing unit 106
The mail device 200 that has received all the PB signals
Information registered in the secretary's dedicated box according to the contents of
And register the information addressed to officer L and having the highest priority.
Transfer to dedicated box. Secretary after key operation for information transfer
Then, the “end key” 332 of the DSS 304-3 is
Press (M44, P154) and MFT302-3
On-hook (M46, P158). In response to the pressing of the "end key" 332,
The processing executed by the central processing unit 106 has already been described above.
This is as described in the first operation example. That is,
The indicator light 308 of the “end key” 332 is ignited,
Service, which is the registration content of the key information of "
Service number that informs the mail device 200 of the end of the service
Dial information indicating the number to the mail device 200
Send by PB signal (P156) and "End key"
The indicator light 308 of 332 is extinguished. On the other hand, from the central processing unit 106,
Mail device 20 that has received the PB signal corresponding to
0 automatically goes on-hook and ends the call
(P162). In addition, the mail device 200 is turned on and off.
Connected to the information storage unit 202 of the mail device 200.
The connected line circuit 114 detects and detects the central processing unit 10
6, and the central processing unit 106 receiving the notification notifies the secretary
Communication path between MFT 302-3 and mail device 200
Release to end the call. By the above operation, information to the officer L is transmitted.
It is registered in the mail device 200. Subsequently, as in the case of the above-mentioned first operation example,
The central processing is performed by the controller 204 of the mail device 200.
Registration of this information and its box number and
Is notified, and the central processing unit 106 receiving the notification registers
, A dedicated box with the highest priority to officer L
DS of executive L, which is the key to specify the source at the time of playback corresponding to
Replay originator designation key set in S304-1
Of "priority 1 key" 316-1 in group 316
The indicator light 308 blinks. [0174] As described above, in place of the absent officer L,
Receives a phone call and sends a message to Officer L on an email device
The description of the system operation example at the time of registration is completed. 5- (3) Third operation example 28 and 29 show that the manager A is registered to himself.
A system for retrieving and retrieving mail information from officer L
FIG. 28 shows an example of the operation performed by the operator (manager A).
FIG. 25 is an operation procedure diagram showing the operation and the DSS key to be pressed.
Between PBX 100, mail device 200, and terminal 300
FIG. 6 is a sequence flow diagram of the connection procedure of FIG. When this system operation is performed,
The main processing executed by the processing device 106 has already been described.
Since this is a combination of subroutines,
The flowchart relating to the processing of the device 106 is omitted. In the following description, citations prefixed with “M”
The symbol is that of FIG. 28, and the quoted symbol preceded by “P” is
This is that of FIG. In the operation described below, pressing
The central processing unit 106 ignites the indicated DSS key indicator light.
Procedure and when extinguishing the lit indicator light again
Are described in the first and second operation examples described above.
And therefore a description of this third example of operation.
In, for the sake of clarity,
Description is omitted. Also, the pressed DSS key is used for central processing.
Sends PB signal from device 106 to mail device 200
Sending out the PB signal when the
The procedure is the same as the procedure described in the other operation examples above.
And the main difference is that the transmitted PB signal
Contents and mail device 20 performed in response to the contents
0 operation. Therefore, in the following description,
Will be described. A listening operation (information
The receiving operation is performed when the manager A has his own DSS.
By looking at the board 304-2 (FIG. 3),
"Executive L key" in the group 316 of the source designation key
Recognizing that the indicator light 308 of 316L is blinking,
Knowing that information is being sent from Officer L
Is the case. The manager A plays back and listens to the information.
Off-hook the MFT 302-2 of his own terminal
(M50, P170), and then D of your own terminal
Press the “mail call key” 318 of SS304-2
(M52, P174). Then, the line connected to DSS 304-2 is
The in circuit 114 detects the depression of this key, and the first
As in the case of the operation example, the central processing unit 106
Calling the device 200 (P176), the MF of the manager A
Set up a communication path between T302-2 and mail device 200
I do. The manager A receives the mail via the MFT 302-2.
If you are in a call with the device 200,
The indicator light 308 flashes on the board of DSS 304-2.
Press the "Executive L Key" 316L
(M54, P180). Then, in response to this, the central processing unit 10
6 turns on the indicator light 308 of the “executive L key” 316L.
With the fire, the registration of the key information of this "executive L key"
Is sent to the mail device 200 as a PB signal (P18).
2). In this case, the PB signal sent from the officer L
Dedicated mailbox box for registering information to Chief A
This is dial information indicating a service number. On the other hand, mail device 200 sends P
In the mailbox specified by the B signal,
Sound to notify the number of registered messages
A voice signal is transmitted to the PBX 100 (PIF8
4), this audio signal is transmitted from the PBX 100 to the MFT
Sent to 302-2, director A listens to it. Next, the manager A sets his / her own DSS 304-2.
Of the mail operation key group 314
— ”328 is pressed (M56, P186). Then, in response, the central processing unit 10 responds.
6 ignites the indicator light 308 of the "play key" 328.
And the registered contents of the key information of this "play key".
Is transmitted to the control device 200 as a PB signal (P188). This
The PB signal sent in the case of
Service number to indicate that the playback operation should be performed.
Represents dial information. The central processing unit 106 converts this PB signal into a message.
When the transmission to the control device 200 is completed, the message “PB transmission completed
Flashing / extinguishing subroutine "
The control process of the indicator light on the board of SS320-2 is performed.
In this case, by executing this subroutine,
The indicator light 308 of the “play key” 328 is extinguished.
And the "L officer key 3", which was ignited earlier
The 16L indicator light 308 is returned to the blinking state. The PB signal corresponding to the "play key"
The mail device 200 received from the central processing unit 106
Playback of registration information in a dedicated box from employee L to manager A
Start working. Multiple information is registered in this box
(That is, if officer L is addressed to director A more than once)
First (if you have registered a message across)
The recorded message is played first. Manager A
Listen to this reproduced information via MFT 302-2
(M58). After listening to the reproduction information,
When the "play key" 328 is pressed (M60),
You can play and listen to registered messages
You. By repeatedly pressing the "play key" 328,
The registration information in the box of
It can be reproduced one after another by the model. Manager A has stored the information he has heard
If not, enter the “Save Key” 330 of DSS340-2.
Just press it. Then, the service that instructs the transfer service
The service number and the mailbox of the dedicated mailbox for
The PB signal indicating the mail number is sent to the mail device 200.
Sent out. As a result, the information is saved for the manager A
It will be transferred to the box and saved. The manager A receives a message from the officer L addressed to himself.
In order to always be able to accept
That the new message from
To make it easy to see from the indicator light, the registration information
Empty the mailbox after playing and listening to the
It is good to put it back. To do this, after listening to the information
Judge the necessity of storing the information of
Box that was registered by transferring to
If you decide that you do not need it,
Press "Erase key" 324 to register
Simply delete that information from the box
You. This erase operation is the same as for other mail operation keys.
The PB signal instructing the operation is transmitted to the central processing unit 106
Performed by sending to the mail device 200 from
It is. The above operation is performed from the officer L to the manager A.
For all registered information in the dedicated box
If you do, this box will be empty. Manager A says,
"-" 328 will no longer play information
Therefore, or by voice notification from the mail device 200.
If you find that the box is empty,
Press the "end key" 332 of SS304-2 (M6
2, P192) End the call and turn on MFT 302-2
Hook (M64, P196). The central processing unit 106 sets the “end key”
In response to the pressing of 332, the mail device 200
A PB signal indicating the end of the service is transmitted (P19)
4). The mail device 200 that has received this PB signal,
End the call dynamically on-hook. This mail
Notification of on-hook of the central processing unit 200 to the central processing unit 106
(P200), the central processing unit 106 that has received the notification.
Is between the MFT 302-2 of the manager A and the mail device 200.
Release the communication path between them. By the above operation, the mail device 200
One of the mailboxes is newly emptied (ie the information solution
After that, the processing of the central processing unit 106
To enter “flashing at registration / extinguishing subroutine at cancellation”
Become. For this, first, the mail device 200
Internally, the information storage unit 202
There is a mailbox whose information has been released to the roller 204.
And the box (here, from officer L to manager A)
The dedicated box number is notified. This message
Knowledge is sent from the controller 204 to the interface circuit 1
20 to the central processing unit 106 via “information registration / cancellation”.
Notified by "notification signal" and receive this notification
As a result, the central processing unit 106 “flashes /
Enters the fire extinguishing subroutine. In this operation example
Indicates a call made during playback corresponding to the box for which information was released.
The source designation key is the DS of the terminal of the manager A who is the information receiving side.
“Executive L key” 316L set in S304-2
(FIG. 3). Therefore, in this case, this "flashing at registration /
The fire extinguishing subroutine is released.
The indicator light 308 of the "executive L key" 316L is extinguished.
You. By this processing, the manager A is newly added to the officer
When the information registered for himself is registered from L,
Look for the L key 316L indicator light 308 flashing.
By doing so, you can easily know that. As described above, the manager A has the role registered to himself / herself.
System operation when playing back and extracting messages from employee L
The explanation of the example ends. The system according to the embodiment described above
In, terminals are equipped with multifunctional telephones,
Although a voice mail device is used for the device, the present invention is applicable.
Functional systems are not limited to those types. That is, an example
For example, the terminal is equipped with a facsimile machine, etc.
Including a system using a facsimile mail device
The present invention can be applied to various systems
You. [0199] As is clear from the above description, a simple
E-mail with operation and without the need for external caller operation
Call function and the contents of the call
So that it can be easily recorded by an outside caller.
Messages can be recorded on the child mail device and
Information can be easily and reliably transmitted via the mail device.
The effect is excellent.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a relay system diagram showing an overall schematic configuration of a telephone exchange device with an electronic mail device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a DSS board diagram showing a function setting of a key of a DSS placed on a desk of an officer L. FIG. 3 is a DSS board diagram showing a function setting of a DSS key placed on a desk of a manager A; FIG. 4 is a DSS board diagram showing a function setting of a DSS key placed on a secretary's desk. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing respective data registration memory areas in a storage device of the private branch exchange. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing respective data registration memory areas in the storage device of the private branch exchange. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing respective data registration memory areas in a storage device of the private branch exchange. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing each data registration memory area in the storage device of the private branch exchange. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing respective data registration memory areas in the storage device of the private branch exchange. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a process performed by the central processing unit of the private automatic exchange, showing the “key information extraction subroutine”. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a process of the central processing unit of the private branch exchange, showing a “PB sending subroutine”. FIG. 12 is a subroutine for pressing a PB transmission key during PB transmission.
6 is a flowchart of a process of the central processing unit of the private branch automatic exchange, showing FIG. 13 is a subroutine for pressing a PB transmission key during PB transmission.
6 is a flowchart of a process of the central processing unit of the private branch automatic exchange, showing FIG. 14: “Blinking / extinguishing subroutine upon completion of PB transmission”
6 is a flowchart of a process of the central processing unit of the private branch automatic exchange, showing FIG. 15: “Blinking / extinguishing subroutine upon completion of PB transmission”
6 is a flowchart of a process of the central processing unit of the private branch automatic exchange, showing FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a process performed by the central processing unit of the private branch exchange, showing the “flashing at registration / extinguishing at release” subroutine. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a process performed by the central processing unit of the private branch exchange, showing the “flashing at registration / extinguishing at release” subroutine. FIG. 18 is a sequence flow chart showing transmission of an information registration / cancellation notification signal, which is a condition for the processing of the central processing unit to enter the “flashing at registration / cancellation at cancellation” subroutine of FIGS. 16 and 17; . FIG. 19 is a sequence flow chart showing transmission of an information registration / cancellation notification signal which is a condition for the processing of the central processing unit to enter the “flashing at registration / cancellation at cancellation” subroutine of FIGS. 16 and 17; . FIG. 20 is an operation procedure diagram showing an operation performed by an operator and a DSS key to be pressed in the first operation example of the system of the embodiment. FIG. 21 is a sequence flow diagram of a connection procedure between the PBX, the mail device, and the terminal in the first operation example. FIG. 22 is a state chart showing a connection state between elements in the system according to the first embodiment in the first operation example. FIG. 23 is a state chart showing a connection state between elements in the system according to the first embodiment in the first operation example. FIG. 24 is an operation procedure diagram showing an operation performed by an operator and a DSS key to be pressed in a second operation example of the system of the embodiment. FIG. 25 is a sequence flow chart of a connection procedure between the PBX, the mail device, and the terminal in the second operation example. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of a process executed by the central processing unit from the time when the “automatic recording key” is depressed to the time when the three-way call ends and the control of the indicator light in the second operation example. is there. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of a process executed by the central processing unit from the time when the “automatic recording key” is pressed to the time when the three-way call ends and the control of the indicator light in the second operation example. is there. FIG. 28 is an operation procedure diagram showing an operation performed by an operator and a DSS key to be pressed in a third operation example of the system of the embodiment. FIG. 29 is a sequence flow chart of a connection procedure between the PBX, the mail device, and the terminal in the third operation example. [Description of Signs] 100 Private Branch Exchange (PBX) 106 Central Processing Unit (CC) 108 Storage Device (MM) 200 Electronic Mail Device (VMS) 300 Terminal (Terminal Device) 302 Multifunctional Telephone (MFT) 304 Operation / Display Device (DSS) 308 Indicators 310, 312 Registration destination designation key 314 Mail operation key 316 Playback origination designation key 320 Recording key 334 Multiple destination designation key

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Masayoshi Komatsu 94, Kojiyama-shi, Fukushima Prefecture, for characters at Hitachi Telecom Technology Co., Ltd. (56) References JP-A-2-105662 (JP, A) (58) Field (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) H04M 3 / 42,3 / 53 H04Q 3/58 101

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] [Claim 1] A recording request key for making a request to record the contents of a call
And over the time of operation of storing the call content to a dedicated mailbox, optionally select the destination of the dedicated mailbox
Terminal designation key to select and
Misao and a plurality addressing key previously into a plurality selectable
An automatic private branch exchange system comprising: a terminal device including an operation display device; an automatic private branch exchange accommodating a plurality of the terminal devices ; and an electronic mail device attached to the private automatic exchange and having a function of registering and reading voice information. The electronic mail device, when recognizing a recording request by the recording request key , starts recording the content of the call, and specifies the operation by operating the terminal designation key and the multiple destination designation key of the terminal device. Storage means for storing the call contents recorded for the plurality of dedicated mailboxes, wherein the operation display device operates the plurality of destination designation keys and the terminal designation keys.
Ri, private automatic branch exchange system, characterized in that a display means for displaying the visible that previous SL dedicated mailbox is selected arbitrarily.