JPH0231546A - Communication equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To perform automatic dialing with the same simple method by previously inserting a control code into the position into which the number of a communicating address is inserted to be registered and controlling the line connection by using the number of the communicating address inserted into the control code section at the time of number expansion. CONSTITUTION:When, for example, communication is performed by using a new common carrier(NCC) line, the one-touch key, etc., of the NCC access number is first inputted from an operating section 11 and the one touch key, etc., of the number of communicating address, etc., is then inputted. The key information are successively expanded to each number after the information is tentatively stored in a storing means 12. When a control code exists in the expanded numbers, the number of communicating address is inserted instead of the control code and line connection is controlled in accordance with the number. Therefore, automatic dialing can be performed by the same simple method to any dialing format.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to communication devices such as facsimile machines and telephones.

[Conventional technology]

In many modern facsimile machines and telephones, the destination phone number is entered using keys such as a numeric keypad on the operation panel. To simplify the process, a system is provided in which the destination telephone number can be registered in correspondence with abbreviated keys (e.g. "*"), numeric keys (e.g. "01"), and one-touch keys. . Hereinafter, the abbreviation key and the numerical key (rleloIJ in the above example) will be referred to as the abbreviated dial key.

During communication, by pressing the speed dial keys or one-touch keys, the destination telephone number corresponding to each key is automatically dialed.

By the way, with the liberalization of telecommunications, a plurality of second common carriers (hereinafter referred to as NCC) have been established as Type 1 telecommunications carriers in addition to the existing common carriers. This has made it possible for line users to arbitrarily select one of a plurality of lines for communication.

The cost of using each of the above lines differs depending on the area and time zone of communication, so the line user selects which line has the lowest cost when dialing and uses that line. The current situation is that

If an NCC line is used here, it is necessary to add a unique number (hereinafter referred to as an NCC access number) for selecting each line to the beginning of the destination telephone number before dialing. Therefore, for one destination, as many phone numbers as there are NCC lines (numbers including NCC access numbers)
The number of types will increase. To enable dialing of these using one-touch keys as described above, a plurality of one-touch keys are required for one destination, which poses a problem in that the efficiency of using one-touch keys etc. becomes extremely poor.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

Therefore, the present applicant has made it possible to register only the NCC access number separately from the destination telephone number, for example, on a one-touch key, and when the one-touch key for the NCC access number and the one-touch key for the destination telephone number are pressed in sequence, each number is We have developed a communication device that automatically dials these lines.

Thereby, there is no need to register a destination telephone number for each line for one destination, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the efficiency of using one-touch keys and the like.

However, there are some areas that cannot be covered by the above configuration. To explain this in more detail, for example, the current telephone stations in each region include stations where the communication source can be identified by normal dialing (hereinafter referred to as ID stations) and stations where it is not possible to identify the communication source (hereinafter referred to as ID stations). ID Bureau) exists. And this N-
When using the NCC line via an ID station, the NCC
Along with the access number, it is necessary to send a number that allows the station to identify the source of the communication.

This is specifically shown in FIG. For example, when using NCC-A company's line via N-ID station, it is necessary to operate NCC access number - membership number - password - pause - destination phone number in order, as shown in Figure (a). be. Similarly, when using the NCC-B company's line via the N-ID station, as shown in the same figure (b), the NCC access number - destination phone number - Bozu Bozu Bozu - own phone number - *-In order of PIN number, when using NCC-C company line, as shown in the same figure (C),
It is necessary to operate in the following order: C access number - PIN number - Bozu destination phone number. Hereinafter, all numbers including the original NCC access number, own telephone number, etc. other than the destination numbers shown in FIGS. 8(a) to (C) will be referred to as NCC line access numbers (or line access numbers).

Therefore, let us consider a case where these are shortened and registered using a communication device developed by the applicant. In this case, N.C.C.
- There is no problem when using the lines of companies A and C.

That is, for example, the one-touch key "1" is pressed to A8 in FIG.
Register the part and press A in the same figure (C) using the one-touch key "2".
All you have to do is register 5 parts and then register the destination phone number in one-touch key ``3''. When using NCC-A's line, press the one-touch keys 'IJ and '3J, and when using NCC-C's line, press the one-touch keys r2. ．． If you press r3j in that order, each will be dialed automatically.

On the other hand, when using NCC-B company's line, register part A in the same figure (c) in one-touch key "4", register part C in one-touch key "5", and register part C in one-touch key "4".
”, r3”, r5. You need to operate in this order. However, in the communication device developed earlier by the applicant, when the destination telephone number is operated, the one-touch key "3" is activated.
” is pressed, it will automatically dial, and you will not be able to dial part C.

This invention was made in view of the above points, and the N-I
When accessing various lines via D station, even if the communication destination number is in the middle of the number to be dialed, communication can be performed with simple operations and in the same way as other line access methods. The purpose is to obtain a communication device that can

[Means to solve the problem]

The communication device according to the present invention is capable of registering a communication destination number and a line access number separately in association with a predetermined key, and in which a control code is included in the line access number and the line access number is associated with a predetermined key. This system is provided with a registration means for registering, a number expansion means for expanding into a corresponding number in accordance with key information input at the time of transmission, and a control means for controlling line connection using the expanded number.

When the dialing format of the line to be used is a format in which the communication destination number is inserted into the line access number, the registration means registers the communication destination number in the position where the communication destination number of the line access number is inserted. Control codes are inserted and registered in correspondence with predetermined keys.

Further, the control means identifies a control code in the number expanded by the number expansion means, and performs line connection control using a number obtained by inserting a communication destination number into the control code portion.

[Effect]

In this invention, as registration modes such as one-touch keys, there is a mode in which a communication destination number such as a destination telephone number is registered in correspondence with a predetermined key, and a mode in which a line access number such as an NCC access number is registered in correspondence with a predetermined key. The mode for registration is set separately.

When registering the line access number, if the dialing format of the line to be used is a format in which the communication destination number is dialed in the middle of the line access number, the communication destination number is inserted at the position where the communication destination number is inserted. Control codes are inserted in place of , and these are registered in correspondence with predetermined keys.

For example, when communicating using an NCC line, first a one-touch key or the like for the NCC access number is input from the operation unit, and then a one-touch key or the like for the communication destination number is input. After this key information is once stored in the storage means, it is expanded into each number in order. If the control code exists in this expanded number, a communication destination number is inserted in place of the code, and line connection control is performed according to this number.

This allows you to easily and automatically dial any dialing format by simply entering the one-touch key for the line access number and then the one-touch key for the destination number. can be dialed.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

Here, a telephone connected to an N-ID station will be explained as an example of a communication device. FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view of a telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this case, reference numeral 1 is a telephone main body, a receiver 2 is provided on the side thereof, and a numeric keypad 3 for dialing is provided on the upper surface. One-touch key 4. and mode setting key 5 for one-touch key registration
A, a set key 5b, etc. are provided.

FIG. 1 is a control block diagram of the telephone, in which 1o is a CPU that controls each part;
12 is an operation section corresponding to each key shown in FIG.
13 is a memory that stores the destination telephone number registered in the one-touch key and various control information; 13 is a network
The one-touch key number input from the operation unit A during transmission is stored in a key buffer provided in the CPU10.

Next, the operation will be explained.

FIG. 3 shows a flowchart of one-touch key registration operation. The one-touch key registration mode includes a mode similar to the conventional registration mode (destination telephone number registration mode) and an NCC access number registration mode.

First, the registration mode setting key 5a shown in FIG. 2 is pressed to select the registration mode (step 20).

Assume now that the NCC access number registration mode has been selected. A one-touch key is designated using the one-touch key 4 of the operation unit (step 21). As a result, for example, when the one-touch key "1" is pressed, the NCC access number input in the following steps will be changed to the one-touch key "1".
”. Then, the NCC access number is input (step 22), and when the key input is completed, the set key 5b is pressed, whereby the NCC access number is stored in the memory 12 of FIG. 1 (step 23).

Here, as mentioned above, since this telephone is connected to the N-ID station, when the keys are manually operated in step 22,
As shown in FIG. 8, the information is registered, including an identification number for allowing the telephone office to identify the sender. At this time, as shown in FIG. 8(b), when registering the NCC access number of NCC-B, the N-10 compatible code ( control code). For example, change this code to "&"
Then, the number to access the line of NCC-B company is determined by referring to Figure 8 rb>, rNCC access number - N - ID correspondence code (r&J) - Bose - Bose - Bose - Own telephone number. -*-Password".

Next, when registering a destination telephone number, the registration mode setting key 5a is pressed to set the destination telephone number registration mode (step 20). Then, the subsequent registration operation is performed by the above-mentioned NC.
This is similar to the registration of the C access number, and after specifying the one-touch key (step 24), the destination telephone number is manually entered (step 25), and these are stored in the memory 12 (step 26).

The contents registered in the memory 12 in this manner are shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the one-touch keys "1" to "3"
” includes the NCC access number, including membership number, PIN, etc., or own telephone number, PIN, etc., and N-I
An NCC access number including a D-compatible code is registered.

Further, destination telephone numbers are registered in the one-touch keys r4'', r5'', . . . .

Next, the operation when dialing using the one-touch key will be explained.

When using the NCC line, press the one-touch key (eg, "2") registered with the NCC access number you want to use, and then press the one-touch key (eg, "4") registered with the destination telephone number.

Then, the destination is automatically dialed and NCC-B
It becomes possible to communicate using the company's line.

In addition, if you do not want to use the NCC line but want to use an existing line, just press the one-touch key (for example, "4") in which the destination telephone number is registered, and the dialing will be automatically performed. Communication is possible using the line.

The above operation will be explained with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

Here, a case will be explained taking as an example a case where communication is performed using the line of NCC-B company. To use this NCC-B company line, press the corresponding one-touch key "2" (
Step 30). Here, even if this one-touch key "2" is pressed, this number data is
Just by storing it in the key buffer of (step 31),
It will not be automatically dialed. This judgment, i.e.
Whether the input key corresponds to an NCC access number or a destination telephone number is determined by the discrimination code added to each number.

Next, the user presses, for example, the one-touch key "4" in which the destination telephone number is registered (step 30). As a result, this one-touch key number is stored in the key buffer of the CPU10 (step 32).

The registered contents of the key buffer at this time are shown in FIG. 6, where the one-touch key number "2" is stored at address 0 of the key buffer, and "4" is stored at address 1. Note that in this example, addresses 2 and onwards are "empty".

After the one-touch key for the destination phone number is entered, dialing will begin automatically.

That is, first, it is determined whether or not there is data at address 0 of the key buffer (step 33).
” is stored, read this number data “2” and enter the corresponding NCC access number, i.e. rNC
C access number - N - ID compatible code (r&J) - Bose - Bose - Bose - Own phone number - * - PIN number"
(see FIGS. 4, 8, etc.)) is read out from the memory 12 in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 7, these are developed on a dial buffer (step 34). Note that the dial buffer is provided in the CPU 10 of FIG.

Next, it is determined whether the dial number pointed to by the pointer on the dial buffer is an N-ID compatible code (step 35). As is clear from FIG. 7, since the numbers from address 0 to address 5 of the dial buffer are not N-ID compatible codes, each of the two numbers is dialed in turn (steps 37, 38, and 39). Then, when the number 6 on the dial buffer is reached, the N-ID corresponding code "&" is stored here, so CPU10 identifies this and selects the number on the dial buffer after this N-ID corresponding code. Store the remaining numbers in memory 12 or CPU1.
0 buffer (step 36).

Next, the key buffer pointer is incremented (step 40), and the process returns to step 33. Therefore, in this judgment step 33, it is judged whether or not there is data at address 1 of the key buffer. As shown in FIG. 6, one-touch key number r4J is stored at address 1. Therefore, similarly to the above, the destination telephone number r03 123 456J corresponding to this one-touch key number "4" is read from the memory 12 and expanded on the dial buffer (step 34). Since this destination telephone number does not include an N-ID correspondence code (step 35), dialing is performed in order (steps 37, 38, and 39).

When dialing of the destination telephone number is completed (step 39), the key buffer pointer is incremented (step 40), and the process returns to determination step 33. However, since the key buffer from address 2 onwards is "empty", the process advances to step 41.

In step 41, it is determined whether the dial number has been saved. As mentioned above, when using NCC-B's line, the dial number is saved, so enter the saved dial number "Bose - Bose - Bose - Own phone number - * - PIN number". It is placed in the dial buffer again (step 42). Then, the numbers on this dial buffer are dialed in order (steps 43, 44, 45). When the dialing of the saved dial numbers is completed (step 45), the dialing is terminated.

By the dialing operation as described above, the destination telephone number is inserted into the N-ID corresponding code "&" part of the NCC access number, and dialing is performed.

The operation is similar when using the line of NCC-A company or 0 company. However, in this case, since each NCC access number does not include an N-ID corresponding code, the numbers developed on the dial buffer are dialed in order without saving the dialed numbers.

In addition, if the NCC line is not used, only the one-touch key in which the destination number is registered is pressed (step 30).
Only that one-touch key number is stored in the key buffer (step 32). The subsequent operations are the same as described above.

In this embodiment, even if it is necessary to dial the destination telephone number in the middle of the NCC access number,
Dialing can be performed easily without any special operation by normal operation, that is, by pressing the one-touch key in which the NCC access number is registered and the one-touch key in which the destination telephone number is registered in sequence.

Note that in the above embodiment, each number is registered in correspondence with a one-touch key, but this can also be registered in correspondence with a speed dial key (for example, r*o IJ), and the same number as in the above embodiment can be registered. It has the effect of

Further, in the above embodiment, when the one-touch key is pressed,
As shown in FIG. 6, the one-touch key number is stored in the key buffer, but the NCC access number and destination telephone number may also be stored directly using a memory map. In this case, some operations in step 34 in FIG. 5 are omitted.

Further, in the above embodiment, dialing is automatically started when the key in which the destination telephone number is registered is pressed, but for example, a start key may be provided, and dialing will start after the start key is pressed. may be started.

Further, in the above embodiments, the case where the present invention is applied to a telephone set has been described, but the present invention can of course be applied to a facsimile machine.

Furthermore, the communication device according to the present invention can also be used by connecting to an ID station. In this case, it is sufficient to register only the original access number (the number indicated by "rNCC access number" in FIG. 8) in the one-touch key for registering the NCC access number in the above embodiment.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, according to the present invention, in a communication device in which a line access number and a communication destination number can be registered separately in association with a predetermined key, the dialing format of the line to be used is set in the line access number. If the format is to insert and dial the destination number, insert and register a control code at the position where the destination number is inserted, and when expanding the number, insert the destination number into the control code section. Since line connection control is performed using the specified number, all you have to do is enter the one-touch key etc. for the line access number, then enter the one-touch key etc. for the communication destination number, regardless of the dialing format. , it is simple and has the effect of automatically dialing using the same operation method.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a control block diagram of a telephone as a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view thereof, FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the number registration operation of the telephone, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the dialing operation of the telephone; FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the registered contents of the key buffer; FIG. The figure shows the registered contents of the dial buffer, and Figure 8 shows the N-ID of each NCC company.
FIG. 3 shows a dialing format for a station; 1...Telephone body, 3...Numeric keypad, 4...One-touch key 10...CPU, 11...Operation unit, 1
2...Memory, 13...-NCU. Patent applicant Agent: Sanda Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Patent Attorney Yukio Ono Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure Figure Figure

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A communication device in which a communication destination number and a line access number for selecting the line to be used can be registered separately in correspondence with a predetermined key, and the dialing format of the line to be used is If the format is for dialing by inserting the communication destination number at a predetermined position in the line access number, insert a control code at the position where the communication destination number of the line access number is inserted, and input these to the specified key. a registration means for registering in correspondence; a number expansion means for expanding into a corresponding line access number or a communication destination number in response to key information input from an operation unit during a sending operation; A communication device comprising: control means for identifying a control code included and controlling a line connection using a number obtained by inserting a communication destination number into the control code portion.