JP5697311B2 - Short message service address translation apparatus and method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention compares the current telephone number information returned from the ISDN line network with the past telephone number information of the corresponding mobile telephone number from the telephone number information database stored in the computer, and determines the multi-number portability MNP. The present invention relates to an address conversion apparatus and method for a short message service that specifies a mobile phone number used, automatically generates a telephone number address for SMS of a changed telecommunications company (carrier), and outputs the list. For example, the present invention relates to an address conversion apparatus and method for a short message service by a computer that stores mobile phone number information distributed nationwide, such as “DocBell (registered trademark)” provided by Clover Network Co., Ltd.

  In the conventional telephone number history investigation system, for example, in a telephone number history investigation system that connects to a terminal through a communication line and investigates the use history of the telephone number, the telephone number distributed throughout the country is automatically dialed through the ISDN line. The reason display data indicating the obtained usage status and the destination telephone number were extracted from the telephone number history database registered as history information together with the survey date automatically dialed corresponding to each telephone number, and the history information of the telephone number history database. Register the telephone number with the reason display data for the transfer as the source telephone number, the transfer information database that registers the transfer date and the transfer destination telephone number as the transfer information, and the survey number from the terminal through the communication line. Receive the phone number history data for the actual duration of the phone number that matches this survey number. Calculate from the base history information, and when this actual period is less than the predetermined period, read the transfer source telephone number of the transfer destination telephone number that matches the survey number from the transfer information of the transfer information database, and this transfer source telephone number The arithmetic processing unit calculates the actual period of the telephone number that matches the phone number from the history information in the telephone number history database, and calculates and outputs the concatenated real period linked to the actual period of the telephone number that matches the survey number. And a communication unit that returns the output connected real period to the terminal through a communication line (see Patent Document).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2009-55512 Japanese Patent No. 3998284 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-98517 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 3-270354

  However, when a recent carrier has started the MNP service, if the mobile phone service is changed to a new carrier that matches the user's preference without changing the mobile phone number used in the past, the conventional SMS address is changed. There is an inconvenience that it cannot be used. In such a case, the company using SMS has comprehensively combined "@ ..." with the mobile phone number of the customer or contractor from the mobile phones of multiple carriers that provide services in Japan. Send multiple dummy emails to the estimated address, and do not reply with the error message “Delivery to the following recipient failed permanently:” from the mail server. Since SMS was provided by SMS, it would be cumbersome for the operator, resulting in a certain limit in labor cost reduction, and wasteful dummy mail transmission caused unnecessary traffic on the communication network. Challenges also exist.

  Then, the next generation of telephone number information can be automatically generated by DocBell (registered trademark) evolution and using ISDN line technology to determine the use of mobile phone numbers for MNP and automatically create a new SMS address for carry and output the list. The device was anxious. It is an object of the present invention to disclose a short message service address translation apparatus and method that eliminate the harmful effects peculiar to MNP.

  The present invention has been made in response to such a problem, and uses a computer called a MNP service protocol installed in a mobile phone company to make a call to a mobile phone terminal via an ISDN network, Analyzes the telephone number information returned from the mobile phone company's digital exchange, determines the SMS address of the called mobile phone, and communicates between the calling computer and the communication device including the called telephone. Establish.

  Then, it is automatically specified from the response signal of the ISDN network using a computer whether the mobile phone number that is calling uses multi-number portability, and the address of the SMS mail that can be received at present is electronically stored in the storage medium. An object of the present invention is to provide an address translation apparatus and method for a short message service that can be recorded.

  In order to achieve the above object, the short message service address conversion apparatus 10 of the present invention stores a number table of numbers that are assumed to have phone numbers in advance, starting with a prefix “0” that specifies a domestic mobile phone number. The mobile phone number stored in the device, the number table is read out from the storage device, the transmission / reception information when the call is made to the mobile phone 22 using the auto-dial transmission means connected to the ISDN line network 14, The domain name of the SMS mail is synthesized and a valid SMS mail address is stored in the storage device.

  With this configuration, even if the mobile phone terminal uses the MNP service, it is possible to guide the SMS mail sent by the user to the currently valid SMS mail address, and to prevent unnecessary communication line traffic. Can do.

  As described above, it is automatically specified from the response signal of the ISDN circuit network whether the mobile phone number to be called is a phone number using MNP, and the address of the SMS mail that can be currently received is recorded in the electronic storage medium. be able to.

The block diagram of the address translation apparatus of the short message service of this invention. The flowchart figure which shows the operation | movement sequence of the address translation apparatus of the short message service of this invention.

  An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The telephone number information automatic generation apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment schematically accesses a ISDN line network using a personal computer or a workstation and sequentially stores telephone number information of a telephone communication device such as a mobile phone terminal. can do.

For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the address translator 10 of the short message service of the present invention is connected to the personal computer 12, the ISDN network 14, and the private branch exchange PBX 16 via a communication cable (for example, LAN). A storage device (not shown) such as a hard disk or a flash memory is provided inside. This storage device can store a telephone number history database.

  The ISDN line network 14 can send and receive SMS mails to and from the communication carrier 20 that designates a predetermined domain name that can be distinguished from the domain names of other communication carriers 20a to 20c. For example, the communication carrier 20 sends and receives SMS mails to and from the mobile phone terminal 22.

  Then, the address translation device 10 performs SMS address translation in response to the PB operation of the personal computer 12 executed by the operator, and sends an SMS message to the mobile phone terminal 22 via the ISDN network 14 and the communication carrier 20. can do.

  Similarly, the address translation device 10 performs SMS address translation in response to the PB operation of the personal computer 12 executed by the operator, and a plurality of employees assigned to the premises via the private branch exchange 16 and the PHS transceiver 18. It is also possible to broadcast an SMS message to a PHS extension telephone terminal possessed by.

  Here, SMS (Short Message Service) is a service that can transmit and receive short text messages between mobile phones. Domestic SMS includes NTT DOCOMO's “Short Mail” and au “C Mail”. The standard differs depending on the carrier (operator), but the number of characters is up to about several tens of characters. If the other party is not within the communicable range, the specification is that delivery is performed as soon as communication is possible.

  The Japanese PHS industry may use the same standard on multiple carriers, just as the standard is based on the “P-mail” of DDI Pocket (now WILLCOM). Because each company has different standards, SMS can only be sent and received between subscribers of the same carrier, but recent terminals support Internet e-mail, and mobile phone terminal services that can exchange mail with PCs and other companies' terminals It is.

  For example, “Convenie Talk (registered trademark)” provided by OKI Communication Systems Co., Ltd. integrates communication services such as fixed telephone, mobile phone, PHS, Internet, ADSL, and optical into a computer system to facilitate smooth and rapid communication between people. We provide a wide variety of service packages in combination with various service packages.

  Linking the Convenie Talk-SMS (Short Message System) service with a PHS-accommodating PBX makes it easier to send and receive PHS mail to a large number of users. In addition, taking advantage of mobile terminals, you can receive messages anywhere in the building. In other words, it is possible to send a general call, which is difficult with a voice call, as e-mail information together with additional information, so that a general command to maintenance work can be handled smoothly.

  Others include: “Maxim”, “Library for Designers”, “Application Notes”, “1-Wire Products”, “A / D and D / A Conversion / Sampling Circuits”, “Temperature Sensors and Thermal Management” , “Remote Monitor”, “Remote Monitor”, “Remote Monitor”, “Remote Monitor”, “Remote Email”, “Standalone”, “Standalone”, “Stand-Alone”, “Remote Temperature”, “Remote” Users can browse content such as “sending e-mail via SMS (Short Message Service) by remote monitoring system” just by searching on an Internet search engine using keywords such as “temperature”, “network”, and “telemetry”. it can.

  For example, in this application, you can use email to read a simple setup description that allows remote monitoring of temperature and analog signals, and if an alarm condition is met, the system sends an SMS message, which Can be converted into an email and forwarded to a designated email address.

  In short, PIC? 16F877: PIC microcontroller, DS18S20: 1-Wire? Temperature sensor MAX127: 8-channel 12-bit A / D converter (serial), GSM modem parts are procured and email from SMS provided by TynTec You can also use the conversion service.

  The project aims to automatically send an email when programmed thresholds are met. The user can program alarm thresholds for temperature and analog inputs, and if any one of the alarm conditions is met, the system uses the GSM module to send a standard SMS message.

  SMS messages must be sent to a mobile number specified by TynTec to be converted to email, and the SMS message is converted to email and forwarded to the email address specified by TynTec's two-way SMS messaging service can do.

  The main feature of the project using this embodiment is that it is easy to send e-mail automatically generated (automatic address conversion) without human intervention, and it is very simple to remotely monitor temperature, voltage, etc. It is possible to send not only SMS messages but also e-mails.

  No PC intervention is required to realize this function, and it is possible to avoid involvement in complicated TCP / IP connectivity problems. This is particularly problematic in areas where there is no GPRS coverage.

  For system details, one of the BASIC compilers, Proton + for PIC microcontrollers provided by Crownhill, is used (www.crownhill.co.uk). The conversion technology from SMS to email is provided by TynTec (www.tyntec.biz).

  The GSM module used is a Siemens TC35. Other SMS-compatible modems can be used, but GSM modules can be obtained from Alphamicro (www.alphamicro.net), using a development board equipped with PIC16F877. Is also provided and is called the Proton Dev board.

  Note that the standard 16x2 LCD module has been replaced by a 20x4 LCD module, and the Proton + compiler supports 4x20 LCD modules with the "PRINT" command.

  The temperature sensor uses a DS18S20, which uses the Dallas 1-Wire protocol. The DS18S20 only needs to be connected to the PIC PortC pin 0 to see if the DQ pin is connected to 5V with a 4.7k pull-up resistor.

  Using the MAX127 12-bit, 8-channel ADC with serial interface, the MAX127 uses two I / O pins on the PIC (PortB pins 0 and 1), for example, only the first channel can be used. it can. The code can be easily set up so that other channels can be used as needed. Just make sure that the SDL and SDA pins (pins 5 and 7, respectively) are connected to 5V with a 4.7k pull-up resistor.

  Connect LDR (photosensitive resistor) to 5V and connect to ground via 1k resistor. Connect the connection point between the LDR and the resistor to MAX127 channel 0 (Pin 13) and select 0V to 5V for the A / D input range.

  PIC reads the analog input value. This function is realized by the “MAX127IN” subroutine. When the analog voltage exceeds the specified threshold, the alarm flag “ALARMFLAG” can be set.

  Setting the alarm flag to “1” indicates that SMS transmission is necessary. Thereafter, the temperature is read from the DS18S20, and when the temperature exceeds the specified limit range, the alarm flag “ALARMFLAG” is set, and when the alarm flag is set to “1”, it is notified that SMS transmission is necessary.

  In this embodiment, a code is determined as to whether or not an SMS message should be sent at this stage. If the alarm flag “ALARMFLAG” is set, the code calls a subroutine called “SMS” and TynTec Send to the specified mobile number. In this case, if there is an error in the domain name below the “@” mark in the SMS message, the SMS service cannot be provided. Therefore, the short message service address translator 10 sends the SMS message to the MNP change destination address as the mobile number. Can be combined and sent.

  The setup procedure starts with an account for TynTec's “2 Way SMS Tool”. For example, inquiries can be made by URL: www.tyntec.biz or email sales@tyntec.biz or by telephone. Since it is necessary to specify the forwarding e-mail address, the SMS mail can be accurately transmitted to the carrier 20 currently used by the user of the MNP using the support of the address translation apparatus 10 of the present embodiment.

  Then TynTec will send you a unique mobile number (format +44 ...). This number must be kept in a safe state, and TynTec queries must be modified. For example, line 87: MAXREAD2047 sets the analog input threshold level, and MAX127 is a 12-bit A / D converter, so there are 4096 steps, set to have an input voltage range of 0-5V .

  First, set the code to the 2.5V threshold. Next, for line 119: temp58, the overheat alarm threshold is set at this point. With the provided code, it can be set to 29 ° C. “Temp” is a register having a value read from the DS18S20, and the actual temperature can be given in degrees Celsius by dividing “temp” by two. Note that only this code works at + ve temperature.

  Line 268: HSEROUT ["AT + CMGS = +447 ---------"], where the transfer destination mobile number can be specified by the address translation device of this embodiment. The SMS mail address converted from the old address to the new address by the address translation device can be input.

  Line 298: The delay between SMS message transmission and repeated “scan” of temperature and analog inputs is adjustable until SMSDELAY = 10. Currently it is set to a 10 minute delay. This is adjustable so that it can be adapted to different situations.

  Then, after following the above procedure, the system can monitor a number of temperatures and analog inputs with the assistance of the address translation device of this embodiment. If the trip threshold is exceeded, an SMS message after address translation is sent, which is an email sent to the designated recipient.

  FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the address translation apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. The address translation device 10 starts execution of the computer software program in response to the PB operation, and processes a telephone number input step 50 (hereinafter, “step” is abbreviated as “S”). )). Here, the telephone number can be manually input from the keyboard of the personal computer 12 or can be a storage device (for example, a hard disk or a flash memory) provided inside the address conversion device 10 or a storage device (for example, a hard disk or flash memory). , Hard disk, flash memory, or magneto-optical disk).

  The address conversion device 10 searches the telephone number history database DB that stores the input telephone number in the storage device, and executes a primary process for checking whether there is a change in the address of the SMS mail S51. .

  The address translation device 10 determines whether or not the input telephone number uses MNP at the stage of S52. If “NO” does not use MNP, the process branches to S58, and the conventional SMS is performed. The operator or an automated SMS message sending system can be prompted to send an SMS message to the message address.

  On the other hand, if “YES” using MNP in S52, the process branches to S53 to prompt the operator or the automatic SMS message transmission system to send an SMS message to the newly changed SMS message address. it can.

  The address conversion device 10 executes S53 for searching for the latest SMS mail address from the transfer destination information database DB stored in the storage device. If “YES” in S54, there is a new carrier, and the process branches to S55. Then, the secondary process of creating a new SMS mail address by combining the mobile phone number with the domain name of the new SMS address is executed. However, if “NO”, in which there is no new carrier in S54, the process may be branched to S59 to execute the error output process. The point is that the SMS mail address used in the past is invalid and the new SMS address is unknown.

  Although the secondary processing described above uses the transfer information database DB, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the address converter 10 accesses the ISDN line network 14 in real time to change the SMS mail address. It can also be determined whether or not there was. In short, either real-time processing or batch processing may be selected in accordance with the total amount of input mobile phone numbers, ISDN lines, and LAN line capacity.

  The address conversion device 10 proceeds to S56 after performing the second processing S55, creates a list of SMS mail addresses of the currently valid mobile phone, and records this SMS mail address or list in the storage device S56. Can be executed to read out the SMS mail address or list from the storage device or to output the SMS mail address or list to the outside in parallel.

  The user or the SMS mail automatic transmission device (not shown) can acquire a valid SMS mail address, and the processing of the address conversion device 10 can be terminated. Below, specific ISDN network 14 response messages for verifying whether or not the mobile phone number uses MNP are listed.

  Table 1 is information indicating the field, value, and meaning of a response message returned from the ISDN network 14 acquired with the voice (G711) transmission capability.

  Table 2 shows information indicating the field, value, and meaning of a response message returned from the ISDN network 14 acquired with the transmission capability of unrestricted digital (G711) / videotex / video (64K).

  Table 3 shows information indicating the field, value, and meaning of a response message returned from the ISDN network 14 acquired with the transmission capability of unrestricted digital (G711) / videotex / video (64K).

  Table 4 shows information indicating the destination number of the response message returned from the ISDN network 14, the lower layer consistency, and the higher layer consistency.

  Table 5 shows the result of the response message returned from the ISDN network 14 acquired with the transmission capability of “voice” when the last five digits of the telephone number are “125xx”, “126xx”, or “127xx”, and the status This is information indicating details of the state and discrimination of the carrier.

  Table 6 shows the response message returned from the ISDN network 14 acquired with the transmission capability of unrestricted digital (G711) / videotex / video (64K) when the number band of the telephone number is “WillCOM (070-)”. Information indicating the result, state, details of the state, and carrier determination.

  Table 7 shows the result of response message returned from the ISDN network 14 acquired with the transmission capability of unrestricted digital (32K) / videotex / video (64K), status, details of status, This is information indicating carrier discrimination.

  Table 8 shows the result of the response message returned from the ISDN network 14 when the call is re-executed with the transmission capability of unrestricted digital (32K) / videotex / video (64K) corresponding to the predetermined result, and the status This is information indicating details of the state and discrimination of the carrier.

  Table 9 shows the result of response message returned from the ISDN network 14 obtained when a call is made again with the transmission capability of “voice (G711)” corresponding to a predetermined result, status, details of status, carrier determination It is information which shows.

  Table 10 shows the result of response message returned from the ISDN network 14 obtained when a call is made again with the transmission capability of “voice (G711)” corresponding to a predetermined result, status, details of status, and carrier determination. It is information which shows.

As described above, according to the address conversion device 10 of the short message service of the present invention, the SMS mail address of the mobile phone number using MNP is stored in the storage device by the automatic synthesis processing routine of the mobile phone number that can be received. Or, since the list can be output to the outside, it is possible to synthesize the SMS mail address of the carrier that can be received even if the SMS mail address that was valid in the past has been invalidated from the latest or real survey data. It goes without saying that the withdrawal guidance SMS mail and the measurement result SMS mail from the remote measuring device can be guided to the correct SMS mail address after the change by using the MNP.
Hereinafter, the invention described in the scope of claims of the present application will be appended.
(Appendix 1)
Stored in the storage device is a number table of numbers assumed to have mobile phone numbers starting with the prefix “0” identifying the domestic mobile phone number, and read the number table from this storage device and connected to the ISDN line network Collects transmission / reception information when a call is made to a mobile phone number using auto-dial transmission means, combines the call mobile phone number and the domain name of the SMS mail, and stores a valid SMS mail address in the storage device An address conversion device for a short message service using a computer.
(Appendix 2)
Enter the mobile phone number starting with prefix "0" to identify the domestic mobile phone number, and send / receive when this mobile phone number is called to the mobile phone number using the auto-dial transmission means connected to the ISDN network A short message service address conversion device using a computer, which collects information, combines the calling mobile phone number and the SMS mail domain name, and stores a valid SMS mail address in a storage device .
(Appendix 3)
A number table of numbers that are assumed to have telephone numbers in advance, starting with the prefix “0” specifying the domestic mobile phone number, is stored in the storage device, and the number table is read from this storage device and connected to the ISDN network Transmission / reception information when a call is made to a mobile phone using auto-dial transmission means is collected, and the effective SMS mail address is stored in a storage device by synthesizing the call mobile phone number and the domain name of the SMS mail. A method for address conversion of a short message service using a computer, characterized by comprising a step.
(Appendix 4)
Enter the mobile phone number starting with prefix "0" to identify the domestic mobile phone number, and send / receive when this mobile phone number is called to the mobile phone terminal using the auto-dial transmission means connected to the ISDN network A short message service using a computer, characterized in that it includes a step of collecting information, synthesizing the called mobile phone number and the domain name of the SMS mail, and storing a valid SMS mail address in a storage device. Address translation method.

10 Short Message Service Address Translation Device 12 Personal Computer 14 ISDN Line Network 16 PBX
18 PHS transceiver 20 Communication carrier 20a Communication carrier 20b Communication carrier 20c Communication carrier 22 Mobile phone terminal

Claims (4)

Storing in the storage device a number table of numbers that are assumed to have mobile phone numbers starting with the prefix “0” specifying the domestic mobile phone number;
Read the number table from this storage device,
Collecting transmission / reception information when a call is made to a mobile phone number using an automatic dialing means connected to the ISDN network,
Determine a communication carrier corresponding to the mobile phone number that is valid at that time based on the transmission / reception information,
A valid SMS mail address is generated by combining the mobile phone number and the SMS mail domain name according to the communication carrier,
A short message service address conversion device using a computer, wherein the generated valid SMS mail address is stored in a storage device. Enter a mobile phone number starting with prefix "0" to identify the domestic mobile phone number,
Collecting transmission / reception information when this mobile phone number is called to a mobile phone terminal using auto-dial transmission means connected to the ISDN network,
Determine a communication carrier corresponding to the mobile phone number that is valid at that time based on the transmission / reception information,
A valid SMS mail address is generated by combining the mobile phone number and the SMS mail domain name according to the communication carrier,
A short message service address conversion device using a computer, wherein the generated valid SMS mail address is stored in a storage device. Storing in the storage device a number table of numbers that are assumed to have mobile phone numbers in advance, starting with a prefix “0” specifying a domestic mobile phone number;
Read the number table from this storage device,
Collecting transmission / reception information when a call is made to a mobile phone number using an automatic dialing means connected to the ISDN network,
Determine a communication carrier corresponding to the mobile phone number that is valid at that time based on the transmission / reception information,
A valid SMS mail address is generated by combining the mobile phone number and the SMS mail domain name according to the communication carrier,
Address translation method of short message service using a computer, characterized in that it comprises a step of storing the generated effective address of the SMS mail in the storage device. Enter a mobile phone number starting with prefix "0" to identify the domestic mobile phone number,
Collecting transmission / reception information when this mobile phone number is called to a mobile phone terminal using auto-dial transmission means connected to the ISDN network,
Determine a communication carrier corresponding to the mobile phone number that is valid at that time based on the transmission / reception information,
A valid SMS mail address is generated by combining the mobile phone number and the SMS mail domain name according to the communication carrier,
Address translation method of short message service using a computer, characterized in that it comprises a step of storing the generated effective address of the SMS mail in the storage device.

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