JPH04114247U - terminal equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Structure] In a terminal device that connects as a terminal to a comprehensive service digital network, not only communication-related information such as the telephone number of the other party, but also communication function information is stored in the storage means, and communication-related information is stored in the storage means. By selecting , communication control is performed according to the communication function information. In addition, in such communication, a plurality of pieces of user information are stored in advance in a storage means, and after selecting specific user information in the storage means, the information regarding the stored communication is called and the selected user information is converted into additional information. This system is equipped with control means for controlling communications over the network. [Effect] This allows you to select and specify the communication type and send messages according to the destination and situation when using the speed dial function or one-touch dial function.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention is a terminal device suitable for connecting as a terminal to a comprehensive service digital network. related.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Traditionally, terminal devices such as telephones have been used to convey messages during communications. However, in most cases, messages are sent only after the communication line with the other party's terminal device has been established. It was intended to send information such as pages.

0003 In recent years, integrated services digital network (ISDN) services have been launched. However, as shown in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 1-158847, this is difficult to achieve by using the D channel. Call control processing is performed according to the communication type, such as communication or data communication, and after the line is established, B Communication is performed using channels.

0004 In such a communication network, telephone A so-called method that memorizes a number and performs call control processing by specifying the memorized number. Also includes a calling function similar to traditional speed dialing or one-touch dialing. Yes, and connection control processing is performed before the line is established, and certain User information can be added, so a simple message or identification code can be added. can be sent to the other party during call control processing.

[0005]

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, calling functions such as speed dialing or one-touch dialing , only the destination number and subaddress can be registered, so the tone cannot be heard after the calling function. A communication type such as voice communication or data communication must be selected. Also, user information Since this is not the original communication content, only one message is assigned, and it is a short message. Therefore, when communicating with multiple destinations or at different times, To send a message according to the situation, send a message etc. after operating the call function. It became necessary to perform a registration call. Therefore, in either case, the operation of the calling function is Predetermined operations are required after operation, and operations can be easily performed using one-touch dials, etc. However, the operation became complicated.

[0006]

[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention was created in consideration of the above points, and is intended not only for communication-related information, but also for communication-related information. The communication function information associated with the communication information is also stored in the storage means, and the communication function information is stored in the storage means. By selecting the information related to the communication function, the control means It accesses the network through the interface and controls communications.

[0007] Further, the present invention stores a plurality of pieces of user information in a storage means, and stores specific information in the storage means. After selecting the specified user information, the interface will open with information about the memorized communications. accesses the network via the network and communicates the selected user information to the network as additional information. It is equipped with a control means for controlling.

[0008]

[Effect]

This allows calling functions such as speed dialing or one-touch dialing. You can select and specify the communication function when using it, and you can also send messages according to the recipient and the situation. can be sent.

[0009]

【Example】

FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is the input connected to the network ISDN network control unit (hereinafter referred to as NCU) 11 and a switch that switches the signal connection depending on the information content between the digital communication terminal and conversation etc. It consists of a replacement circuit 12 and a digital terminal interface 13. 2 is a display device, It consists of a liquid crystal dot matrix display 20, etc., and shows the status of the terminal equipment, the communication partner, etc. Display interface information.

0010 3 contains multiple user information, communication related information, and communication related information. Random access memory is a storage means that stores information about associated communication functions. (RAM), etc., and stores user information sent to the network via interface 1. The storage area has a capacity to store nine pieces of user information of up to 131 bytes, and is used for communications. The area for storing information can store multiple recipient numbers and recipient sub-addresses. and call functions such as the speed dial function or one-touch dial function described later. The area that is managed so that it can be read and stores communication function information is the voice communication area. communication type, data communication, etc., and whether or not user information is added to the communication information. It is managed so that it can be registered and read out in association with each other.

[0011] 4 is a dial key consisting of *, #, and numeric keys, and a call function key, as shown in Figure 2. 42, function key 43, cursor key 45, etc. and key scan control An input means consisting of a camera (not shown) for inputting communication-related information and memory Select the information on stage 3. 5 is an interface 1, a display device 2, a storage means 3, Including the input means 4, the D/A-A/D converter connected to the handset 6 for conversation. The transmission and reception of signals, including the codec 7 that performs exchange, and the ringing device 8 that outputs ringing tones, etc. It consists of a microprocessor with built-in program memory that performs and controls these functions. A control means that controls interface 1 by controlling connection/disconnection and controlling display device 2. to transmit display data signals, and to control the storage means 3 to control user information and communication information. Input data is used to register and read out information on information and communication functions, and to control the input means 4. Each includes read timing sending and input data receiving.

0012 In the above configuration, the one-touch dial function among the calling functions is used as an example. Explain. First, when registering the one-touch dial, use the function input method 4. It is started by operating the "registration" button of the registration key 43, and the control means 5 is thereby started. displays one-touch dial, phone book, user information, port settings, and time settings on display device 2. settings, and other items that need to be stored or registered in storage means 3 etc. The key to be operated next is displayed. Select one-touch dial registration (for example, by operating 1 on the numeric keypad), you can enter the one-touch dial registration mode. It becomes C. At this time, a list of contents that have already been registered (things that can be displayed: other data is called up on the display screen by scrolling) and new registrations. If you display the management number together with the management number, you can use the management number in numeric keys when registering new data or modifying existing data. This can be done in the same way by specifying with the key or cursor key 45. sign up If so, specify that control number and follow the displayed instructions to enter the other party's number. Now. At this time, for example, for the subaddress, insert "*" and then enter the number.

[0013] Next, if you want to add user information, press the "Information" button of function key 43. If you want to specify specific information for multiple users, then use the templates 1 to 9. Operate the keys. If no number is specified, the last user information used will be specified, If there is no user information used last time, the number 1 user information is designated. Communication type The selection can be made by pressing the function key 43 on "Telephone" or "Device" depending on the terminal of the other party. Operate the "digital" button. Finally, if you operate one of the call function keys 42, The control means 5 transfers the data to the storage area 3 which is read by the call function key 42. send

[0014] Next, registration of user information will be explained. Registration of user information is also a fan of input methods It is started by operating the "registration" button of function key 43, and the key to be operated next is Select to register user information according to the instructions (for example, press 2 on the numeric keypad) This puts you in user information registration mode. At this time, one-touch dial registration and Similarly, contents that have already been registered can be displayed along with their management numbers that have not yet been registered. For example, new registration and modification of existing data can be done in the same way by specifying the management number. can. This user information can be entered using the numeric keypad of the dial key or the up and down keys of the cursor key 45. One of nine pieces of user information is selected using the cursor keys, for example, the user information The first line is ``Taro is away,'' the second line is blank, and the third line is ``I'll be home at 5:00 p.m.'' "Home schedule" is entered, and the third user information has been selected until now. Then, the display shows "03: Scheduled to return home at 17:00 in the evening" and "04" and "05". . This allows the previously specified user information to be easily confirmed. 2nd user information If you want to register the message "Today at 15:00 at the usual place", use the second option. When user information is displayed, press the left/right cursor key 45 in the displayed line - Move the cursor using the cursor keys, then press the cursor key 4 at the position where you want to input characters. Keep pressing the up and down cursor keys in step 5 until the desired character is displayed, or prepare separately. Enter the code corresponding to the desired character one character at a time using the numeric keypad according to the character code table provided. Enter one. When you have finished entering or editing the characters you want to edit, the so-called user information registration is complete. When you finish recording and editing, press the "Exit" button on the function key 43 to save the user information. is stored in the storage means 3, and the so-called user information registration/editing mode is terminated. Ru.

[0015] If one-touch dial information and multiple user information are registered like this The transmission will be explained with reference to FIG.

[0016] If you want to add this while specifying user information when making a call, use input method 4. If you operate the "Information" button of the function key 43, the previously specified user information will be displayed. are read out from the storage means 3 by the control means 5 and displayed on the display device 2. shown. This user information can be entered using the numeric keypad or up/down cursor, similar to the registration described above. However, in this case, only one user will be displayed. Information only. For example, when the second user information is displayed, a call is made. If any one-touch button of the output function key 42 is operated, the control means 5 is activated by the memory hand. The communication-related information stored in stage 3 is used as a dial number, and the I/O is set based on the communication type. A call is made according to SDN standards. In this case, the control means 5 Access the network via the CU11 and send the selected user information to the network as additional information. Control communication for the At this time, if there is no information regarding the communication type of the communication function, the Display the telephone number and press the "Telephone" or "Digital" button on the function key 43. Wait for the operation. Also, when the above user information is not displayed, the communication function If there is data to add user information to the information, this is stored as additional information in the storage means 3. Read from and send.

[0017]

[Effects of the invention] As described above, it has become possible to register the type of communication and the presence or absence of additional information as necessary in calling functions such as speed dialing or one-touch dialing, so all you have to do is operate the calling function. You can access a comprehensive service digital network using D-channel, and although it is short, you can send different messages depending on the destination and situation on the D channel, or you can use user information to send identification functions for specific destinations in real time. Furthermore, if the other party has multiple terminal devices, you can use the calling function and select the type of communication each time. (Note) Pursuant to the provisions of Article 13-2, Paragraph 2, Item 4 of the Utility Model Law, the parts marked with an X will not be published.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the operation panel portion of the terminal device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of main operations when making a call.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Interface 2 Display device 3 Memory means 4 Input means 5 Control means

──────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of front page (72) Creator Junji Tanaka 3-201 Minamiyoshikata, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture, Tottori Prefecture Within Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (72) Creator Mitsuru Morimoto 3-201 Minamiyoshikata, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture, Tottori Prefecture Within Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (72) Creator Kazuki Fujiwara 3-201 Minamiyoshikata, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture, Tottori Prefecture Within Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (72) Creator Akihiko Oiwa 3-201 Minamiyoshikata, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture, Tottori Prefecture Within Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. An interface connected to a network, a storage means for storing a plurality of user information sent via the interface, communication-related information, and communication function information associated with the communication-related information; control means for accessing the network via the interface according to the stored communication function information by selecting the stored communication-related information, and controlling communication to the network using the selected user information as additional information; A terminal device featuring: