JPH0342952A - Input device for message store and forward exchange system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To constitute a portable input device which is independent of a terminal device by reading a command code out of a storage part, generating a command signal corresponding to the command code by a PB signal generation part, and converting the signal into a signal tone by a sounding part and inputting it to the mouthpiece of the terminal device. CONSTITUTION:When a command key 13 corresponding to a service function of the input device 5 for the message store and forward exchange system is operated, a control part 11 accesses the storage part 15 to read the command code out of an area assigned to the above operated command key 13, and the command code is displayed on a display part 12 and also sent to a PB signal generation part 18. The PB signal generation part 18 which receives the command code generates the command signal consisting of a PB signal sequence according to the command code and sends it to a speaker 19. The speaker 19 converts the received command signal into the signal tone, which is inputted to the mouthpiece 21 of the terminal device 1 arranged opposite.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] This invention relates to a mouthpiece of a terminal device of a message storage and forwarding system in which a service is selected by a command signal based on a push button (hereinafter referred to as PR) signal train. The present invention relates to an input device for a message storage and exchange system which inputs the signal tone of the command signal No. 0.

[Conventional technology]

FIG. 5 is a system configuration diagram for explaining the input of command signals in the conventional message storage and exchange system disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Publication No. 62-45742. In the figure, 1a to 1C are terminal devices of this message storage and exchange system, and 1a is a terminal device that uses a dial pulse as a dial signal and is not equipped with a PB signal sending function.
P telephone, 1b is a PB telephone equipped with a PR signal sending function, 1C is a multifunctional telephone equipped with function keys, and 1d is another terminal for the message storage and exchange system. 2 is one of these DP telephones 1a.

This is a circuit switching network in which PB telephones 1 and 1b, a multifunction telephone 1C1, and other message storage and exchange system terminals 1d are accommodated, and 3 is a storage service device connected to this circuit switching network 2. Further, numeral 4 denotes a PB signal generating device which is equipped with a PB signal sending function and is added to the small DP telephone 1a to generate a PR double signal.

Next, the operation will be explained. Normally, the storage service device 3 of the message storage and exchange system selects a service based on a command signal based on a PB signal sequence. Therefore, the user of this message storage and forwarding system memorizes the command code of the command signal consisting of the PB signal sequence, inputs it from the terminal device when requesting a service, and sends it to the storage service device 3 via the circuit switched network 2. The service was selected based on this. That is, in the case of the DP telephone 1a, the added PR signal generator 4 is connected to the PR telephone 1.
In case b, the PB dial buttons are operated in order according to the command codes corresponding to the respective requested services to generate command signals of the corresponding PR signal sequence.

In addition, in a multifunction telephone 1C equipped with function keys, a command code corresponding to each function key is set in advance, and by operating the function key to which the command code of the requested service is set, It was also possible to generate a command signal of the corresponding PB signal sequence.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

Inputting command signals in conventional message storage and forwarding systems is performed as described above, so when using the DP telephone 1a or PR telephone 1b as a terminal device, the user can respond to each service function. It is necessary to memorize the command code of the PB signal, and when inputting it, the PB signal generator 4 or the PR dial button must be operated in sequence according to the command code corresponding to the requested service. When using a multi-function telephone 1C, the user inputs command codes using its function keys, so there is no need to memorize command codes corresponding to each service function. When trying to receive services using a terminal device, there were problems such as the command code was unknown and the service could not be received smoothly.

This invention was made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it provides a message system that is portable, can be used with any type of terminal device, and allows a predetermined command signal to be input by operating a single command key. The purpose of this invention is to obtain an input device for a store-and-forward system.

[Means to solve the problem]

The input device for a message storage and exchange system according to the present invention includes a plurality of command keys to which command signals formed by a PB signal string are set, and a memory storing a command code of the command signal set for each command key. a control unit that detects the operation of a command key and reads out a command code corresponding to the command key from the storage unit; and a PB signal generator that generates a command signal in the form of a PB signal string based on the read command code. Department and
The device is equipped with a sounding body that converts the generated command signal into a signal tone and inputs it to the mouthpiece of the terminal device.

[For production]

When the control section in this invention detects that a command key has been operated, it reads the command code of the command signal set to the command key from the storage section, sends it to the PB signal generation section, and sends the command code according to the PR signal train. The sound generation section converts the command signal generated by the PB signal generation section into a signal tone and inputs it into the mouthpiece of the terminal device, so that it can be carried independently from the terminal device and can be used in any format. To realize a human blade device for a message storage and exchange system, which can be used even with a terminal device such as the above, and allows input of a predetermined command signal by operating only one command key.

〔Example〕

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1st
3, 5 is an input device for the message storage and exchange system, 10 is a power switch thereof, and 11 is an input device for the message storage and exchange system.
Reference numeral 12 denotes a control unit that controls the entire message storage and exchange system input device 5, and 12 a display unit that displays various data in the control process of the control unit 11. 13 is a plurality of command keys each connected to the control unit 11 and each of which is set with a command signal formed by a PR signal string; 14 is a number key consisting of * keys and # keys; This is a numeric keypad that is connected and used to input command codes of command signals set to each command key 13. Reference numeral 15 denotes a storage section that stores command codes set for each command key 13 and is accessed by the control section 11.

Reference numeral 16 indicates a setting key connected to the control unit 11, which is operated when setting or changing a command code to each command key 13. Reference numeral 17 indicates a setting key connected to the control unit 11, and is connected to the input device 5 for the message storage and exchange system. This is a mode switching key for operating mode switching when the storage service is shared by multiple storage service devices. Reference numeral 18 denotes a PB signal generation unit that receives the command code read out from the storage unit 15 by the control unit 11 and generates a command signal based on a PB signal sequence. A speaker is a sounding body that converts sound into sound and inputs it to the mouthpiece of a terminal device.

Next, the operation will be explained. This message storage and exchange system input device 5 can also be used in a message storage and exchange system configured as shown in FIG. 5, for example, and each command key 13 is set with a command signal corresponding to the storage service device 3. and each command key 13
The command code of the command signal set each time is stored in advance in the storage unit 15.

Writing the command code into the storage unit 15 is executed, for example, as follows. First, the power switch 10 is turned on, the setting key 16 is operated, and then the command key 13 to be set is operated. Next, the numeric keypad 14 is operated in order according to the command code of the command signal to be set.

As a result, the control section 11 writes the command code inputted from the numeric keypad 14 in the area allocated to the command key 13 on the storage section 15, and displays the command code on the display section 12.

The user confirms that the command signal has been set correctly by this display. Thereafter, this process is repeated to set a command signal to each command key 13.

Here, FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing how to use the input device 5 for the message storage and exchange system in which each command key 13 is set with a predetermined command signal in this manner. In the figure, 1 is the DP telephone packing machine a, the PB telephone 1b,
It is a terminal device such as a multi-function telephone 1C or another terminal for a message storage and exchange system, 20 is a handset thereof, and 21 is a mouthpiece of this handset 20. The user places the message storage and exchange system input device 5 so that the speaker 19 faces the mouthpiece 21 of the terminal device 1, and turns on the power switch 10.

Next, when the command key 13 corresponding to the service function is operated, the control unit 11 accesses the storage unit 15, reads out the stored command code from the area allocated to the operated command key 13, and executes the command code. It is displayed on the display unit 12 and sent to the PB double signal generator 18. Upon receiving this command code, the PR signal/signal generator 18 generates a command signal in the form of a PB signal string based on the command code and sends it to the speaker 19. speaker 19
The receiver converts the received command signal into a signal tone and inputs it to the mouthpiece 21 of the terminal device 1 placed opposite to it. The signal sound input from the speaker 19 to the mouthpiece 21 is converted into a command signal again by the speaker in the handset 20.
The information is sent to the storage service device 3 via the line switching network 2, and instructions are given to it, so that a predetermined service is executed.

Here, there are two types of storage service devices 3 connected to the circuit switching network 2 that issue different command signals for the same service.
When using the mode switching key 17, the mode switching key 17 is used as follows. First, operate the mode switching key 17 to select one mode, set each command key 13 to a command signal for one of the storage service devices 3,
Next, the mode switching key 17 is operated to select the other mode, and each command key 13 is set with a command signal for the other storage service device 3. When receiving a service, use the mode switching key 17 to select the mode corresponding to the storage service device 3 to which the terminal device 1 is connected via the circuit switching network 2, and then operate the command key 13 to command the requested service. Speaker 19 for the signal tone
Send from By providing the mode switching key 17 in this way, it is possible to realize an input device for a message storage and exchange system that can handle the same service with the same command key 13 even for a plurality of types of storage service devices 3.

Also, due to changes in the storage service device 3 used, etc.
When it becomes necessary to change the command signal set to each command key 13, as in the case of command signal setting, operate Setting *-16, then operate the command key 13 to be set, and then The numeric keypad 14 is operated in order according to the command code of the command signal for setting.

As a result, the control unit 11 temporarily clears the area allocated to the command key 13 on the storage unit 15, and writes the command code input from the numeric keypad 14 therein.

In addition, in the above embodiment, a case has been described in which a setting key and a mode switching key are provided, but if the command signal set to each command key is never changed, the setting key may be omitted. In addition, the mode switching key can be omitted if the system does not use a plurality of storage service devices with different command signals for the same service.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, according to the present invention, the command code of the command signal set to the command key whose operation has been detected is read from the storage section, and the PB signal generation section generates a command signal corresponding to the command code. Since the command signal is configured to be converted into a signal tone in the sound generation section and input into the mouthpiece of the terminal device, it can be configured in a portable form independent of the terminal device, and can be used with any type of terminal device. It is possible to obtain an input device for a message storage and exchange system that is not only usable, but also allows a user to input a predetermined command signal by operating a single command key, even if the user does not have to remember the command code corresponding to the service requested. effective.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing an input device for a message storage and exchange system according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a plan view thereof, Fig. 3 is a bottom view thereof, and Fig. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing its usage state. , FIG. 5 is a system configuration diagram for explaining input of command signals in a conventional message storage and exchange system. 1 is a terminal device, 1a is a terminal device (DP telephone), 1b is a terminal device (PB telephone), 1C is a terminal device (re-function telephone), 21 is a mouthpiece, 5 is an input device for a message storage and exchange system, 11 is the control unit, 13 is the command key 15
18 is a PB signal generating section, and 19 is a sounding body (speaker). In addition, the same symbols in the figures indicate the same or equivalent parts.

Claims (1)

[Claims] When using a message storage and forwarding system in which a service is selected by a command signal formed by a push button signal sequence, a message for inputting the signal tone of the command signal into a mouthpiece of a terminal device of the message storage and forwarding system. In an input device for a store and forward system, a plurality of command keys each having the command signal set therein, a storage unit storing a command code of the command signal set for each of the command keys, and a storage unit storing a command code of the command signal set for each of the command keys, and a storage unit storing the command code of the command signal set for each of the command keys, a control unit that detects and reads out a command code corresponding to the operated command key from the storage unit; and a push button signal generator that generates a command signal according to a push button signal sequence based on the command code read by the control unit. 1. An input device for a message storage and exchange system, characterized in that the input device comprises a sound generating unit for converting a command signal generated by the push button signal generating unit into a signal tone and inputting the signal to a mouthpiece of the terminal device.