JPH01305755A - Key telephone system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To register an account code during communication without increasing the number of keys by registering the account code by operating the function key of a key telephone set from which a dial signal is not sent. CONSTITUTION:When *00, for instance, is dialed from the key telephone set 18 through a key 18a during the communication through an extension, the telephone set is turned into a key setting mode. Next, when the function key A is operated through the key 18b, and further, *6, for instance, is inputted through the key 18a, the key A is registered as an account code registering function in a storing part 12. In a trunk line communication state after this setting, when the key 18a is operated, and a trunk line control circuit 15 is controlled so that the dial signal corresponding to the key 18a is sent to a trunk line 18. Besides, when the key A of the key 18b is operated, and subsequently, the key 18a is dialed, said dial number XXXX is registered as the account code in the storing part 12. In this case, the dial signal is not sent. After the finish of the trunk line communication, the account code and communication data are recorded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a button telephone device that stores and totals call data such as telephone charges for each budget code (account code).

2. Description of the Related Art In general, this type of button telephone device has dial keys "1" to "9", "0", and "0" for selecting a dial signal.
It generally consists of a button telephone equipped with function keys such as "*", "≠", a central line selection key, and a hold key, and a main device that performs various controls when the keys of this button telephone are operated.

In this case, when the dial key of the button telephone is operated when the central office line is closed, the main device generates a corresponding dial signal (the DP double signal is a PB double signal and sends it to the central office line to establish the line). It is configured.

In addition, this kind of button telephone device is suitable for budget (account)
In order to store and tally call data such as telephone charges for each code, the budget code can be registered via the dial keys of the key telephone when making a call.

Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 5, this type of button telephone device has been equipped with a predetermined number, etc. (for example, "≠", "6
'') is entered through the dial keys of the button telephone, the process proceeds from step 51 to step 52.53, where the numbers ``×, ×, ×,
×” is memorized for − hours.

Next, when the key telephone enters the central line communication state, the process proceeds from step 54 to step 55, and the stored number "x, x, x, x" is registered as an account code.

Then, when the central office line call ends, the process advances from step 56 to step 57, and the account code "×, ×, ×, ×" is entered.
and record call data.

In other words, when a dial key is operated during a telephone call on a local office line, a dial signal corresponding to the operated dial key is generated and sent to the central office line, so an account code cannot be registered. In the above conventional example, the number etc. for registering an account code and the account code are dialed in the extension call state or the office line hold state, and when the state shifts to the office line call state, the account code is registered. There is.

In other words, when a line is established with the data terminal (during a central office line call), p data can be sent by sending a PB double signal dial signal.
An account code cannot be registered by operating the dial keys during a telephone call.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, with the above-mentioned conventional button telephone device, when registering an account code, the user must perform operations before ending a local line call or making a local line call. First, there is a problem that it is inconvenient to operate.

Further, when registering an account code depending on the other party or the content of the call during a call, the call must be interrupted, which is inconvenient.

The above-mentioned problem can be solved by providing a dedicated key for registering the account code on the button telephone, but in this case there is a problem that the number of keys on the button telephone increases.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a button telephone device in which an account code can be registered during a call without increasing the number of keys on the button telephone.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a system in which when any function key of a button telephone is operated,
When a preset number for registering an account code is entered via the dial key, the operated function key is registered in advance as a key for setting the account code, and the function key for setting the account code is When a function key registered as a key is operated, a number inputted via a dial key is then registered as an account code.

Effects of the Invention With the above configuration, the present invention registers the account code by operating the function keys of the button telephone, which does not send dialing signals, so it is possible to register the account code during a call.

Furthermore, since any function key is registered in advance as a key for setting an account code, the number of keys on the button telephone does not increase.

EXAMPLES Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing a button telephone device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the button telephone device according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a storage unit of FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the key telephone device of FIG. 2.

In FIG. 1, 1 is a dial key 1a for selecting a dial signal, (rlJ~"9", "0", "*
", "≠"), for example, a function key 1b consisting of 16 keys (AJ to rHJ), and these keys 1a11b.
This is a button telephone equipped with a control part IC, etc., which outputs key information to the main device 2 according to the operation of the main device.

In the main device 2, 2a is operated when any key of the function keys 1b of the button telephone 1 is operated and a preset number for registering an account code is input via the dial key 1a. means for registering the function key 1b that has been set in the storage means 2C as a key for setting an account code;
is the function key 1b registered as a key for setting the account code by the registration means 2a.
is operated, the number inputted through the dial key 1a is then registered as an account code in the storage means 2C, and the storage means 2C stores the account code and button telephone set registered by the registration means 2b. 10 call data are stored.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 11 indicates a common control unit that controls the entire button telephone device, and 12 indicates the functions of each key of the button telephone 18, which will be described later, and call data for each account code, as shown in FIG. This is a storage unit having an area for storing data.

Reference numerals 13 and 14 are a subscriber data communication circuit and a subscriber call circuit connected to the button telephone 18 to form a data line and a telephone call line with the button telephone 18, respectively.

The button telephone 18 has dial keys 1sa (rlJ~"9", "0", "+C") for selecting dial signals.
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Output to 3.

15 sends a dial signal to the office line 19, and
A station line control circuit for detecting a calling signal from 8, 1
6 is a central office line communication circuit for forming a communication line with the central office line 19 by closing or opening the central office line 19, and 17 is a communication line between the central office line communication circuit 16 and the subscriber communication circuit 14. This is a communication link circuit for forming a communication channel.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment, particularly the operation of the common control section 11, will be explained with reference to FIG.

First, in FIG. 4(a), during an extension call, a key setting mode number (for example, "*",
If "0", "0") is dialed, the process proceeds from step 21 to step 22.23, and if any function key (for example, "A") is operated, the process proceeds to step 24.

In step 24, when a preset number (for example, "*", "6") for registering an account code is entered manually via the dial key 18a, step 25
Then, the function key rAJ is registered in the storage unit 12 as a function for registering an account code.

Through the above operations, any function key of the key telephone 18 can be set as a function for registering an account code.

In the central office line call state after this setting, the button telephone 18
When any of the keys 18a118b is operated, the fourth key 18a118b is operated.
As shown in figure (b), from step 31 to step 32
The function of the operated key is read from the storage unit 12.

If the operated key is the dial key 18a,
Step 33 branches to step 34, and by controlling the central office line control circuit 15, a dial signal corresponding to the operated dial key 18a is sent to the central office line 18.

On the other hand, if the operated key is the function key 18b, the process proceeds from step 33 to step 35, and if the operated function key 18b is the key rAJ, the process proceeds to step 36, after which the dial key 18a
The number "x, x, x, x" dialed through is registered in the storage unit 12 as an account code.

In this case, the operation of the key "A" shifts to the account code registration mode, and even if the dial key 18a is then operated, no dial signal is sent.

Next, when the central office line call ends, the process proceeds from step 37 to step 38, where the account code "x, x, x, x" is entered.
and record call data.

Therefore, according to the above embodiment, any key of the function keys 18b is set in advance as a key for registering an account code, so no dialing signal is sent out during a telephone call, and the account code is registered. be able to.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION As described in detail, the present invention registers an account code by operating the function keys of a button telephone that does not send dialing signals, so it is possible to register the account code during a call. Since any key is registered in advance as a key for setting an account code, the number of keys on the button telephone does not increase.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing a button telephone device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the button telephone device according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a storage unit of FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the button telephone device of FIG. 2, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the conventional button telephone device. 1.18...Button telephone, 1a118b...Function key, 1b118b-...Dial key, 2
...Main device, 2a...Account code setting key registration means, 2b...Account code registration means, 2C.
. . . Storage means, 11 . . . Common control section, 12 . . . Storage section, 13 . . . Subscriber data communication circuit. Name of agent: Patent attorney Toshio Nakao and 1 other person
1 Figure 3 Figure 4

Claims (1)

[Claims] A button telephone equipped with a dial key and a function key, and when any key of the function keys of the button telephone is operated and a preset number for registering an account code is input via the dial key. , the operated function key is
A means for registering in advance as a key for setting an account code, and when a function key registered as a key for setting the account code is operated, a number inputted via the dial key is then set as the account code. and means for registering.