JPH03280647A - Telephone set with telephone number storage function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To register a telephone number inputted by the operation of a dial button into a memory even when the dial button is in operation during talking by providing the memory storing the telephone number and a switch disconnecting a public line and a dial section optionally during the talking to the telephone set. CONSTITUTION:When a command button 4 is operated during talking, a switch means 5 disconnects a dial button 1 and a dial means 2, and a control means 6 stores a telephone number entered by the dial button 1 into a memory 3. Then the dialing section is disconnected from the public line during talking to retrieve telephone number registration. Thus, even when the dial button 1 is operated during talking, the telephone number inputted by the operation of the dial button 1 is registered in the memory 3 without sending a dial signal to the public line.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a telephone with a telephone number storage function, and more particularly to an improvement in a telephone number storage method.

[Summary of the Invention] The telephone with telephone number storage function of the present invention has a memory for storing telephone numbers and a switch for arbitrarily disconnecting the public line from the dial part during a call. To enable a telephone number input by operating a dial button to be registered in a memory without issuing a call signal to a public line even if the dial button of a dial part is operated.

[Prior Art] As shown in FIG.
On the other hand, while the handset (not shown) is on-hook, the incoming call detection circuit 11 is connected, and when the handset goes off-hook, the communication circuit 112 connected to the handset is connected. It has a hook switch 113 for connection. In addition, this hook switch 113 also allows the dial section 114 to be connected to the public line 1 according to the off-footer of the handset.
It is designed to connect to 10. This dial part 11
Reference numeral 4 denotes a push button switch section 115 having a dial button (not shown), etc., a button control section 116 that searches for an operated dial button, and a signal that generates a transmission signal of a frequency corresponding to the operated dial button. Conversion circuit 1
17.

In a telephone with such a configuration, the hook switch 113 is normally placed on the incoming call detection circuit 111 side, and when it detects the incoming call signal from the public line 110, it rings a bell or the like (not shown) to notify the incoming call. It looks like this.

Then, when the handset is off-hook, the hook switch 113 is set to the telephone circuit 112 side, and a telephone conversation via the public telephone line 110 is enabled.

When making a call from this side, the public line 110 is connected to the telephone circuit 112 and the dial section 114 by off-hooking the handset.

When the dial button of the push button switch section 115 is operated to input a telephone number, the dial button is detected by the button control section 116, and the signal conversion circuit 117 converts the dial button into a signal of the frequency corresponding to the button. It is converted and transmitted over the public line 110. In this way, by inputting a telephone number, a calling signal can be sent to a desired telephone.

In addition, recently, in order to reduce the effort of inputting a nearly 10-digit phone number, there are various types of telephones with a phone number storage function that can send a call signal corresponding to a pre-registered phone number with a single touch. It is starting to be used. Such a telephone with a telephone number storage function is
A telephone configured as shown in the figure is provided with a memory for registering telephone numbers, and the telephone numbers registered in this memory are converted into frequency signals by a signal conversion circuit. Further, registration of this telephone number is performed by operating a dial button.

By the way, in a conventional telephone or a telephone with a telephone number storage function configured as described above, during a call, the dial part 114 is
is always connected to the public line 110, so if the dial button is operated during a call, a calling signal will be output in the direction of the call circuit. Using things like this,
Various services are provided, such as inputting quiz answers by outputting a calling signal during a call.

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] By the way, when inquiring about a telephone number such as when making an r104J call, it is normal to listen to the directory assistance while taking notes. In some cases, users may have to spend time searching for memo sheets, prolonging call times, and incurring additional call charges. Also, if I didn't have the proper mail form, I had no choice but to memorize the phone number I was given, which led to mistaken calls.

In such a case, if you have a phone with a phone number storage function, you can immediately register the phone number you receive in the built-in memory, but as mentioned above, you can't operate the dial button during the call. Then, the outgoing signal is output to the communication circuit 110 side, causing noise to be heard by the other party, giving an unpleasant impression. Therefore, in conventional telephones with a telephone number storage function, it is not possible to register a telephone number in the memory during a call. Therefore, even this phone with phone number storage function has the drawbacks mentioned above.
I had it like a normal phone.

The reason for this is thought to be that the dial unit 114 is always connected to the public line 110 during a call.

If you try this, during a call, change the dial part 114 to public line 1.
10, it is clear that even if the dial button is operated during a call, the outgoing signal will not be output to the public line 110, and it will be possible to register it in the memory.

An object of the present invention is to enable a telephone number registration operation by disconnecting the dial part of a telephone with a telephone number storage function from the public line during a call.

[Means to solve the problem] The means of the present invention are as follows.

(1) Dial button 1 for inputting a telephone number (see the functional block diagram in FIG. 1; the same applies hereinafter).

For example, rOJ ~ "9", "*" and "#" configured in the push button switch section and placed on the front of the phone body.
button.

(2) Transmission means 2 for outputting a transmission signal in response to the operation of the dial button 1. For example, the transmission means 2 is a signal conversion circuit that generates a signal of a frequency corresponding to the operated dial button.

(3) Memory 3゜for storing telephone numbers, for example, R
This is the memory of the dial section, which is composed of AM and the like.

(4) An instruction button 4 for inputting an instruction to store a telephone number in the memory 3 during a call; for example, a "memo" button configured in the push button switch section and disposed near the dial button. It's a button.

(5) Switch means 5 for cutting off the connection between the dial button 1 and the transmitting means 2 in response to the operation of the instruction button 4, for example, provided between the push button switch section and the signal conversion circuit, When the "Memo" button is not operated, the key data obtained by operating the dial button is supplied to the signal conversion circuit, and after the "Memo" button is operated, the key data is not supplied to the signal conversion circuit. This is a control circuit that operates as follows.

(6) Storage control means 6° for storing the telephone number inputted by the dial button 1 in the memory 3 after the operation of the instruction button 4, for example, the control section for writing the key data in the memory.

[Effect] The operation of the means of the invention is as follows.

When the instruction button 4 is operated during a call, the switch means 5 disconnects the dial button 1 and the calling means 2, and the memory control means 6 stores the telephone number input by the dial button 1. is stored in memory 3.

Therefore, the telephone number registration operation can be performed by disconnecting the dial section from the public line during a call.

[Example] An example will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a telephone with a telephone number storage function according to the embodiment, and reference numeral 1o indicates a public line to which this telephone is connected. 11 is an incoming call detection circuit for detecting a ringing signal and ringing a bell, etc.; 12 is a handset (not shown);
This is a telephone circuit connected to the 13 connects the incoming call detection circuit 11 to the public line 1o while the handset is on-hook, and connects the telephone call circuit 12 connected to the handset when the handset goes off-hook. It's a hook switch. The hook switch 13 also connects the dial section 14 to the public line 1o when the handset goes off-hook.

This dial section 14 includes a push button switch section 15,
Button control unit 16 that searches for the operated dial button
and a signal conversion circuit 17 that generates a transmission signal of a frequency corresponding to the operated dial button. The push-button switch section 15 is arranged on the front of the telephone body, and has dial buttons ("0" to "9" buttons, "*" button, "#" button) for inputting telephone numbers, as shown in FIG.
” button) 15a, a dial memo button (hereinafter referred to as the “memo” button) 15b for instructing to disconnect the dial part 14, a memo auto dial for instructing the output of a dialing signal according to the registered telephone number. It has a button (hereinafter referred to as "auto" button) 15C.

The dial section 14 further includes an R in which a telephone number is registered.
A memory 18 composed of AM, etc., and the button control section 1
6 and the signal conversion circuit 17, and also connected to the memory 18. This control circuit 19 supplies key data generated by the button control section 16 in response to the operation of the dial button 15a to the signal conversion circuit 17 when the "memo" button 15b is not operated. Further, after the "memo" button 15b is operated, the button control section 16
The key data generated in is not supplied to the signal conversion circuit 17, but is written in the memory 18.

Hereinafter, the operation of the telephone with telephone number storage function of the embodiment will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 4 showing the operation of the control circuit 19.

First, when you take the handset off-hook, hook switch 1
3 is switched from the incoming call detection circuit 11 side to the call circuit 12 and dial section 14 side, and the control circuit 19 waits for button input (step Sl).

When any button of the push button switch section 15 is operated, the button control section 16 generates key data corresponding to that button and inputs it to the control circuit 19. Then, the control circuit 19 first determines that the input key data is
It is determined whether the button corresponds to the "memo" button 15b (step S2). If it does not correspond to the "Memo" button 15b, then it is determined whether it corresponds to the "Auto" button 15C (step S3).
. If it does not correspond to the "auto" button 15c,
The control circuit 19 determines that the call is a normal call and supplies the input key data to the signal conversion circuit 17 (step S4).
). Therefore, the key data is converted into a signal of the corresponding frequency by the signal conversion circuit 17, and the key data is converted into a signal of the corresponding frequency.
3 to the public line 10.

That is, in the case of a normal call, it is sufficient to simply take the handset off-hook and dial by pressing the dial button 15a normally.

In addition, in step S2 above, the "memo" button 15
If it is determined that the key data corresponding to b has been entered manually, the control circuit 19 next clears the contents of the memory 18 (step S5) and waits for button input (step S5).
6). When the dial button 15a is operated and the corresponding key data is received from the button control section 16, the key data is written into the memory 18 without being output to the signal conversion circuit 17 (step S7).

These steps S6 and S7 are repeated until the "memo" button 15b is operated again (step S8).

In other words, if you want to register your phone number during a call, press ``
Press the "Memo" button 15b, and then input the number you wish to memo (register) using the dial button 15a. Finally, all you have to do is press the "Memo" button 15b again.

In addition, in step S3 above, the "auto" button 1
If it is determined that the key data corresponding to 5c has been input, the control circuit 19 next reads out the key data of the telephone number registered in the memory 18 in order (step S9).
, and supply them to the signal conversion circuit 17 (step 510). Therefore, the registered key data are converted into signals of the corresponding frequencies by the signal conversion circuit 17 and sequentially transmitted onto the public line 10 via the hook switch 13.

That is, when dialing a memo (registered) phone number, take the handset off-hook and press the "Auto" button 15.
Just press c.

In this way, the control circuit 19 supplies key data that is subsequently input using the dial button 15a only to the memory 17 without supplying it to the signal conversion circuit 17 in response to the operation of the "Memo" button 15b. Write to memory 17. Therefore, the dial unit 14 can be disconnected from the public line 1o during a call to enable the telephone number registration operation.

In the above embodiment, a case has been described in which the number of telephone numbers that can be registered in the memory 18 is one, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after pressing the "Memo" button 15b, setting the registration number using the "*" and "#" buttons of the dial button 15a, and then inputting the telephone number to be registered, and pressing the "r Auto" button. 15c, a plurality of telephone numbers can be registered if the telephone numbers are read out from the memory 18 by manually inputting the registration numbers.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, by adding a switch to arbitrarily disconnect the public line from the dial part during a call, even if the dial button of the dial part is operated during a call, the public line cannot be connected to the public line. It becomes possible to register a telephone number input by operating a dial button in a memory without issuing a call signal.

Therefore, it is possible to register the dial while listening to the directory information or to register the dial while waiting for a call, which has the advantage of reducing the time and effort required to write notes on paper and dialing time.

Moreover, since the public line and the dial section can be disconnected at will, it is possible to use various services that require operation of dial buttons during a call.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a functional block diagram of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a telephone with a telephone number storage function according to an embodiment, Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the button arrangement of the push button switch section, Fig. 4 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a conventional telephone. 1...Dial button, 2...Calling means, 3...
Memory, 4... Instruction button, 5... Switch means, 6... Memory control means.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A dial button for inputting a telephone number, a transmitter for outputting a dialing signal in response to an operation of the dial button, a memory for storing the telephone number, and a dial button for inputting a telephone number; an instruction button for inputting an instruction to store a telephone number in a memory; a switch means for cutting off the connection between the dial button and the calling means in response to operation of the instruction button; and after operation of the instruction button; A telephone with a telephone number storage function, characterized in that it comprises a storage control means for storing a telephone number input by the dial button in the memory.