JPH0244953A - Automatic telephone system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To deliver a message of a caller surely to a called party by counting number of ringing times for each incoming call sent continuously from the caller and recording a voice output in response to the said number of ringing times. CONSTITUTION:The telephone system consists of an incoming detection circuit 1, a saving lamp 2, a clock circuit 3, a timer circuit 4, a control circuit 5, a keyboard 6, a voice synthesis circuit 7, a changeover switch 8, an amplifier 9, a speaker 10, a tape deck 11, a memory 12, a speech circuit 13, a receiver 14 and a recording and reproducing amplifier 15. Then number of ringings for each incoming call sent continuously in the save call mode is counted and a voice synthesis output in response to each ringing number to be counted is recorded. Thus, even when the called party is absent, a message from the caller is surely delivered to the called party.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an answering machine that records business messages from callers, and particularly relates to an answering machine that is equipped with a business recording function using Saving Call Moto. It is.

[Conventional technology]

Traditional call-saving means that, for example, when a family member is transferred to a faraway place, the transferee and the rest of the family can send requests such as ``I'm fine'' or ``Please call me'' based on the number of incoming calls. A corresponding arrangement is made, and the number of incoming calls is used to communicate intentions between the person who is working alone in a faraway place and his or her family. Therefore, if the calling party is a family member, the called party, who is assigned to a new post, will not respond to the incoming call, so the family member's will can be read without paying a call fee.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

However, in conventional call-saving calls, when the called party is away, the intention of the calling party cannot be conveyed.

Furthermore, since the called party does not answer the incoming call during the saving call, the calling party does not even know that the called party's intention was not communicated to the called party. This has the disadvantage that communication between the calling party and the called party is hindered.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned drawbacks.
To provide an answering machine that can reliably convey the calling party's business to the called party.

[Ninth means to solve the problem]

The answering machine according to the present invention includes a mode setting means for setting a save call mode, a counting means for counting the number of rings for each consecutive incoming call during the save call mode, and each ring counted by the counting means. and control means for recording the voice synthesis output in the recording/playback device according to the number of times.

It also includes a timer for setting the call saving mode at a predetermined time.

It is also equipped with a transfer means that automatically transfers a business message from a calling party to a called party.

[Effect]

The total number of rings for each successive call from a caller is counted, and the audio output corresponding to each number of rings is recorded.

Furthermore, when a predetermined time is reached, a save call mode is set.

Additionally, business messages from the calling party are automatically forwarded to the called party.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, the answering machine according to the present invention will be explained in detail.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an answering machine according to the present invention. In the figure, 1 is an incoming call detection circuit, 2 is a saving lamp, 3 is a clock circuit, 4 is a timer circuit, 5 is a control circuit, 6 is a keyboard, γ is a voice synthesis circuit, 8 is a changeover switch, 9 is an amplifier, and 10 is a Speaker, 11 is a tape deck, 12 is a memory, 13 is a communication circuit, 14 is a receiver, 15
is a recording/playback amplifier.

Now, in the above configuration, the saving call operation of the first embodiment of the present invention will be explained with reference to the 70 charts shown in FIGS. 2 to 7 and the explanatory diagram shown in FIG. 8.

First, when a saving call is started in the flowchart of FIG. 2, the control circuit 5tj: turns off the saving lamp 2 (step 21), counter A for counting the number of incoming calls, and counter A for counting the number of rings for one incoming call. B
, and resets the number of incoming calls detected by the counter C that counts the number of recording matters (step 22), and maintains the standby state until the save call key is pressed (step 2).
3゜24).

Next, when the save call key is pressed (step 24)
, turn on the saving lamp 2 (step 25), and move on to the incoming call monitoring flowchart shown in FIG. 3 (■).

Now, when incoming call monitoring is started, it is determined whether or not the number of incoming calls is being detected (step 31).

At this point, since the number of incoming calls is not yet being detected, the result is ``NOJ'', and there is no incoming call from the caller (step 34), the delete key is not pressed (step 36), and the save call key is not pressed again ( Step 37) Return to step 31 again.This operation is repeated until there is an incoming call.Next, when an incoming call from the caller is detected via the incoming call detection circuit 1 (step 34), the number of incoming calls is Set Detection in Progress (step 35), and proceed to the flowchart for checking the number of ringings shown in FIG. 4 (■).

When checking the number of rings starts, a counter At[J for counting the number of incoming calls is incremented (step 41). Next, a counter B for counting the number of ringings for one incoming call is incremented by "1" in accordance with the number of ringings (step 42), and this operation is continued until all incoming calls are completed (step 43). next,
When the incoming call is completed, the number of rings counted by the counter B is stored in the area indicated by the counter A in the memory 12, that is, the storage area for the first incoming call (step 44).
). If the number of incoming calls on counter A does not reach 3 (step 45), the timer circuit 4 is started and the process returns to step 31 in FIG. 3 (■), and the above operation is repeated until the number of incoming calls reaches 3. When the number reaches the number, the process moves to the flowchart for saving call recording shown in FIG. 5 (@). On the other hand, these 3
If the number of incoming calls exceeds the predetermined time set in the timer circuit 4 (step 32), the control circuit 5 determines that this incoming call is not intended to be a saving call, and the counter A,
In addition to resetting the H incoming call detection state, the timer circuit 4
is stopped (step 33).

Now, when the recording of the saving call shown in Fig. 5 starts,
The control circuit 5 converts the number of ringings stored in areas 1 to 3 corresponding to the three incoming calls into voice using the voice synthesis circuit T, and records the number on the tape deck 11 via the changeover switch 8 (step 51).

For example, if the content of the incoming call is as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 8(-), the number of ringings corresponding to the number of incoming calls (1) to (3) is 3,2.4. Therefore, the tape deck 11 sequentially records "san", "ni", and "yon" by voice.

Next, the control circuit 5 inputs the time at which the call was received from the clock circuit 3, and records the time stamp (time) in the form of voice after the number of rings as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 8(b) (step 5).
2). Then, in order to notify that a saving call has been received, the saving lamp blinks twice (step 53), and the counter Ck[J for counting the number of recordings is incremented (step 54). Thereafter, the counters A and B are reset to detect the number of incoming calls, the timer is stopped (step 55), and the process returns to step 31 in FIG. 3 (■).

Next, when playing back the recorded message, as shown in FIG. 3, there is no incoming call (step 34) and the erase key on the keyboard 6 is not pressed (step 36).
, the reproduction is started by pressing the save call key (step 37).

When playback is started, the flowchart for playback shown in FIG. 6 is entered, and the number stored in the counter C that counts the number of recording items is converted into audio by the voice synthesis circuit 7, and is output to the speaker via the changeover switch 8 and amplifier 9. 10, the audio is displayed (step 61). Next, a full judgment is made as to whether or not the number of items stored in Color/ReC is 0 (step 62). Here, if the number is 0, no reproduction operation is performed and the process returns to step 31 shown in FIG. 3 ([shares]), and if the number is 1 or more, the saving lamp 2 is turned on (step 63).

Then, the changeover switch 8 is switched from the voice synthesis circuit 7 to the tape deck 11, and the recorded messages of "san", "two", "yon" and the time stamp are played back (step 6).
4). Next, after reproducing all such messages (step 65), the saving lamp flashes (step 66).
, the process returns to step 31 shown in FIG. 3 (■).

Further, when deleting the recorded friend message, as shown in FIG. 3, the user presses the delete key (step 36), and then simultaneously presses the save call key to start deleting (step 38). When erasing is started, the process moves to the erasing flowchart shown in FIG. 7, and the saving lamp 2'lk is turned off (step 71).

Next, erase all the contents recorded on the tape deck 11 (step 72), and return to step 21 shown in FIG.
■).

In this way, the answering machine in the first embodiment can determine whether a call is received and the number of rings for each call, and record the number of rings on the tape deck 11, so that the called party is not at home. Even in this case, by playing back the business recorded on the tape deck 11, it becomes possible to communicate with the caller.

Next, the operation of the second embodiment, which can reproduce business matters by voice, will be explained. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of save call recording. All operations other than this flowchart are the same as in the first embodiment.

Now, when the recording of the save call is started, the control circuit 5 compares the number of ringings stored in areas 1 to 3 corresponding to the incoming call with a preset registration code (step 91). Next, it is determined whether or not this number of ringing matches the registered code (step 92), and if the registered code matches, the voice synthesis circuit corresponding to this registered code is recorded on the tape deck 11 (step 93). . For example, if the registration code corresponding to the incoming call content (number of ringings) 3, 3.2 is ``please call home'', this registration code is recorded in the tape deck 11 as a voice. Next, the control circuit 5 inputs the time when the call was received from the clock circuit 3, and records the time stamp (time) by voice after the registration code (step 94). Then, to notify that a save call has been received, the save lamp 2 is blinked (step 95), and the counter c6rxJ for counting the number of recordings is incremented (step 96).

Thereafter, the counters A and B are reset to detect the number of incoming calls, and the timer is stopped (step 97), and the process returns to step 31 in FIG. 3 (■). Note that if the registration codes do not match in step 92, steps 93 to 9 are performed.
The operation starts from step 97 without performing the operation 6.

In this way, the answering machine in the second embodiment is
Based on the incoming save calls and the number of rings for each incoming call,
Since the registration code set in advance can be recorded in full voice, it is possible to communicate with the caller even when the called party is away, and the called party can also play back the contents recorded on the tape deck 11. You will be able to understand all of ftF instantly.

Next, the operation of the third embodiment in which the time of the saving mode is limited will be explained. Step 10 in the flowchart in Figure 10
Steps 1 to 103 are the same operations as steps 21 to 23 shown in FIG. Now, in step 104, it is determined whether it is time to start the save call mode. Here, if it is not the start time, maintain the standby state (step 103), and if it is the start time, turn on the saving lamp (step 10).
5) The process moves to the flowchart for monitoring incoming calls shown in FIG. 11 (■).

In FIG. 11, steps 111-115 are the same operations as steps 31-35 shown in FIG.

Now, if there is no incoming call (step 114), step 1
Step 16 determines whether it is time for the save call mode to end. Here, if it is not the end time, the same operation as in the first embodiment is performed thereafter, and if it is the end time, the process returns to step 101 in FIG. 10.

In this way, the answering machine in the third embodiment is
The start time and end time of the save call mode can be set arbitrarily. For example, if the start time is 10:00 p.m. and the end time is 10:10 p.m., the call save mode will be in effect for only those 10 minutes. As a result, since the number of incoming calls other than save calls is extremely small compared to when the constant save call mode is set (while the called party is away), false detection of save calls can be prevented. Furthermore, this makes it possible to simplify the combination of the number of incoming calls and the number of rings (for example, by setting the number of incoming calls to two) for determining that the call is a save call.

Next, we will explain the operation of the fourth embodiment that performs automatic transfer. A
-fru. FIG. 12 is a block diagram of the answering machine shown in the fourth embodiment. In the figure, parts that are the same as those in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals. 16 is a central office line circuit, 17 is a dial signal generation circuit, and 18 is a hook switch.

Further, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of save call recording. All operations other than this flowchart are the same as in the first embodiment.

Now, when the recording of the save call is started, the control circuit 5 converts the number of rings stored in areas 1 to 3 corresponding to the incoming call into voice by the voice synthesis circuit 7, and records it on the tape deck 11 via the changeover switch 8 ( Step 131). next,
The control circuit 5 inputs the time at which the call was received from the clock circuit 3, and records the call after the number of rings (step 132).

Thereafter, the saving lamp 2 is blinked (step 133), and the counter (4-rlJ) for counting the number of recording items is increased (step 134).Up to this point, the process is the same as in the first embodiment.Next, the control circuit 5 A capture signal is sent to the office line circuit 16 (step 135), and the dial signal generation circuit 17 automatically dials the called party (step 13).
6). Next, when the called party who is away answers the incoming call (step 137), the confirmation voice numeric output recorded on the tape deck 11 is transferred to the changeover switch 8 and the line 11L't-
The signal is output to the telephone communication circuit 13 via the central office line circuit 16, and then sent to the called party.

Thereafter, the control circuit 5 turns on the hook switch 18 seven times to open the line (step 139).

Then, the counters A, B and the number of incoming calls are reset, and the timer is stopped (step 140).
Return to step 31 in FIG. 3 ([Yes]).

Note that if the called party does not respond in step 137, the operation in step 139 is immediately performed.

In this way, the answering machine in the fourth embodiment is
After recording the purpose of the save call on the tape deck 11, the called party can be automatically dialed, so that the calling party's business can be quickly transmitted to the called party.

In the first embodiment, the number of incoming calls has been described as three, but the number of incoming calls can be selected from 2 to 5 depending on the data setting mode within the control circuit 5.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the registration code was described as "please call home", but in addition, a speech synthesis output corresponding to each code such as "I will be late tonight" may be registered.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, the present invention includes a mode setting means for setting the save call mode, a counting means for counting the total number of rings for each consecutive incoming call during the save call mode, and a count means for counting the total number of rings for each consecutive incoming call during the save call mode. Since the system is equipped with a control means that records a voice synthesis output according to the number of rings on the recording/playback device, the caller's business can be transmitted to the called party even if the called party is not home. be able to.

In addition, since it is equipped with a timer to set the save call mode at a predetermined time, the number of incoming calls other than save calls can be significantly reduced compared to when the save call mode is set all the time. False positive calls can be reduced. Furthermore, this makes it possible to simplify the combination of the number of incoming calls and the number of ringings used to determine that the call is a save call.

In addition, since it is equipped with a transfer means that automatically transfers the business message from the caller to the called party, the caller's business message can be quickly transmitted to the called party.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment according to the present invention,
2 to 7 are flowcharts showing the first embodiment,
Figure 8 (IL) is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the incoming call, Figure 8 (b)
9 is an explanatory diagram showing recording, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of saving call recording showing the second embodiment, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of setting mode showing the third embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing the fourth embodiment, and FIG. 13 is a flowchart of saving call recording. 1... e-incoming call detection circuit, 2... saving lamp, 3...
...Clock circuit, 4 fists...Timer circuit, 5...Control circuit, 6...Keyboard, 7...Speech synthesis circuit, 8...Selector switch, 9...・Amplifier, 10
...Speaker, 11...-Tape deck, 12.
・O-memory, 13--Telephone circuit, 14--Telephone receiver, 15--Recording/playback amplifier, 16--Station line circuit, 17--Dial signal generation circuit, 18-・・・
-Hook switch.

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) In an answering machine that automatically answers an incoming call in an answering machine mode and records a message from the caller on a recording/playback device, a mode setting means for setting a save call mode, and a mode setting means for setting a save call mode, and a continuous mode during the save call mode. The present invention is characterized by comprising a counting means for counting the number of ringings for each incoming call, and a control means for recording a voice synthesis output in the recording and reproducing device according to each number of ringings counted by the counting means. answering machine. (2) An answering machine according to claim 1, further comprising a timer for setting the call saving mode at a predetermined time. (3) An answering machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a transfer means for automatically transferring a business message from a calling party to a called party.