JPH04264859A - Abbreviated dial transmission system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To utilize an abbreviated dial function without preparing an abbreviated dial registration chart or the like, as for an abbreviated dial transmission system in a telephone device which connects a multiple function telephone set through a main device with a telephone line. CONSTITUTION:The main device is equipped with a registering means which registers both an address telephone number and an address name (Chinese character is possible) corresponding to an abbreviated code, a retrieving means which retrieves the registered telephone number and the address name corresponding to the abbreviated code designated by the multiple function telephone set, and displays them at a display means, and a transmitting means which originates a call to the telephone line, and transmits the displayed telephone number, when a call originating operation is executed in a state in which the telephone number and the address name are displayed. And also, the retrieving means retrieves the telephone number and the address name in the ascending order and descending order of the abbreviated code when a prescribed stepping operation is executed in the multiple telephone set.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an abbreviated dialing method for a telephone device in which a multi-function telephone is connected to a telephone line via a main device.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a conventional telephone device. In FIG. 5, a private branch exchange 1 is shown as the main device of the telephone device.

Network (NW) 11 of private branch exchange 1
A plurality of multifunction telephones 2 and a central office line 3 are housed in the telephone. In addition, the private branch exchange 1 is equipped with a speed dialing function, and a speed dialing section 121 is installed in the central controller (CC) 12.
In addition, a speed dial registration section 1 is stored in the main memory (MM) 13.
31 are provided respectively.

[0004] When the user of the multifunction telephone 2 executes a predetermined speed dial registration operation from the multifunction telephone 2, the speed dial registration section 131 in the main memory (MM) 13 stores the speed dial code AC. The telephone number DN of the destination to be called is stored in correspondence with the abbreviation code AC.

[0005] Speed dial registration section 131 shown in FIG.
is a two-digit number "00" to "9" as the abbreviation code AC.
9" is used, and for example, telephone number DN="0332163211" is stored corresponding to abbreviation code AC="00", and telephone number D is stored corresponding to abbreviation code AC="99".
N=“0447771111” is stored.

[0006] In such a state, the telephone number DN = "0332
163211'' refers to the abbreviated dial registration table, etc., and recognizes that the destination is registered with the abbreviated code AC="00", the user makes the call from the multifunction telephone 2. Then, after performing a predetermined operation indicating a speed dial call (for example, operating a speed key provided for speed dial call), the short code AC="00" is executed.
'', the central control unit (CC) 12 activates the abbreviation unit 121 when it detects the call origination and speed dial origination operation of the multifunction telephone 2.

When the activated abbreviation unit 121 subsequently receives the abbreviation code AC="00" sent from the multifunction telephone 2, it refers to the abbreviation dial registration unit 131 in the main memory (MM) 13, and Telephone number DN stored corresponding to abbreviation code AC="00" = "0332163211"
” is extracted.

Thereafter, the central control unit (CC) 12 makes a call to the office line 3 and sends out the telephone number DN="0332163211" extracted from the abbreviated dial registration section 131.

[0009]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] As is clear from the above explanation, in a conventional telephone device, in order for a user to use the speed dial function, the speed dial registration section 13
Record the abbreviated code AC and telephone number DN registered in 1 in a speed dial registration table, etc. together with the destination name, etc. When using the speed dial function, it is necessary to refer to the speed dial registration table. However, if the speed dial registration list is lost, there is a problem in that it becomes impossible to make calls using the speed dial code AC.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to enable a speed dial function to be used without preparing a speed dial registration table or the like.

[0011]

Means for Solving the Problems FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the principle of the present invention. In FIG. 1, 2 is a multifunction telephone equipped with a character display means 201, 300 is a telephone line, and 100 is a main device 100 of a telephone device that accommodates the multifunction telephone 2 and the telephone line 300 and is equipped with a speed dial function. .

Reference numeral 101 denotes a registration means provided in the main device 100 according to the present invention. 102 is a search means provided in the main device 100 according to the present invention. 103 is a transmitting means provided in the main device 100 according to the present invention.

[0013]

[Operation] The registration means 101 registers the telephone number DN and destination name NM of the destination to be called with the abbreviation code AC in correspondence with the abbreviation code AC.

The search means 102 searches for the telephone number DN and destination name NM registered in the registration means 101 in correspondence with the abbreviation code AC designated by the multifunction telephone 2, and displays them on the character display means 201.

[0015] In the sending means 103, the searching means 102 searches for the telephone number DN and the destination name NM, and the character displaying means 20
1, when a predetermined call operation is performed on the multi-function telephone 2, a call is made to the telephone line 300, and the retrieved and displayed telephone number DN is sent to the telephone line 3.
Send to 00.

Note that when a predetermined increment operation is performed on the multifunction telephone 2, the search means 102 searches the telephone number DN and destination name NM being searched and displayed in ascending or descending order of the abbreviation code AC. That is taken into consideration.

It is also considered that the character display means 201 displays the destination name NM expressed in Chinese characters. Therefore, the phone number and destination name registered in the speed dial function can be displayed on the multi-function phone before making a call, and the call can be made after confirming the destination, eliminating the need to prepare a speed dial registration list, etc. , the convenience of the telephone device is greatly improved.

[0018]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a telephone device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the speed dialing process in FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is an example of the operation panel of the multifunction telephone in FIG. 2. FIG. Note that the same reference numerals indicate the same objects throughout the figures.

In FIG. 2, the main device 10 in FIG.
The private branch exchange 1 is shown as 0, the central office line 3 is shown as the telephone line 300 in FIG. Further, as the search means 102 in FIG. 1, the search unit 122 is a central control unit (CC).
A transmitting section 123 is provided in the central control unit (CC) 12 as the transmitting means 103 in FIG.
C) 45 is provided in the multifunction telephone 2.

As shown in FIG. 4, the operation panel of the multi-function telephone 2 has a display (LD) 22 and function keys (FK) 2.
9, abbreviation key (AK) 23, up key (△K) 24,
Down key (▽K) 25, number key (DK) 26, speaker key (SK) 27, speaker (SP) 2 (not shown)
8 and lamps (LP) 46 are arranged. Note that 21 is a transmitter/receiver (TR).

The display (LD) 22 can display not only alphanumeric characters and kana characters, but also kanji characters. In addition to the above, the multifunction telephone 2 includes a line termination section (LT) 41 that performs line termination and signal conversion with the private branch exchange 1, bit synchronization of digital signals transmitted and received with the private branch exchange 1,
A multiplexer (CT) 42 that controls frame synchronization, etc., a speech circuit (SPC) 43 that transmits audio signals to a transmitter/receiver (TR) 21 and a speaker (SP) 28, and a display (L).
D) Display control unit (L) that controls the display by 22
DC) 45, and a processor (CPU) 44 that controls all parts within the multifunction telephone 2.

On the other hand, when the user executes a predetermined speed dial registration operation from the multifunction telephone 2, the speed dial registration section 132 in the main memory (MM) 13 stores the destination to be called with the speed code AC. A telephone number DN and a destination name NM are stored in correspondence with the abbreviation code AC. Note that each abbreviated code AC, telephone number DN, and destination name NM may be collectively referred to as data corresponding to the abbreviated code AC.

Speed dial registration section 132 shown in FIG.
Also, the two-digit numbers “00” to “9” are used as the abbreviation code AC.
9" is used, and for example, the telephone number DN = "0332163211" and the destination name NM = "Fujitsu Head Office" are stored corresponding to the abbreviation code AC = "00", and the abbreviation code A is used.
Corresponding to C=“99”, phone number DN=”044777”
1111'' and destination name NM=``Fujitsu Kawasaki'' are stored.

[0024] In this state, the telephone number DN = "0447
A user who wishes to make a call using the speed dial function to ``Fujitsu Kawasaki,'' which has ``771111,'' uses multifunction telephone 2.
When the abbreviation key (AK) 23 is operated, the abbreviation key (AK) 23 is operated.
) 23, the processor (CPU) 44 detects the operation of
The operation signal of the abbreviation key (AK) 23 is transmitted to the private branch exchange 1 via the multiplexing unit (CT) 42 and the line termination unit (LT) 41.

In the private branch exchange 1, a central control unit (
When the CC) 12 receives and analyzes the signal transmitted from the multifunction telephone 2 and identifies that it is the operation signal of the abbreviation key (AK) 23 (step S1 in FIG. 3), it activates the search unit 122.

The activated search unit 122 creates a message (for example, "abbreviated display") indicating that the data corresponding to the abbreviated code AC registered in the abbreviated dialing function will start to be displayed, and transmits it to the multifunction telephone 2 ( Step S2).

In the multi-function telephone 2, the processor (
When the CPU) 44 receives the message (= "abbreviation display") transmitted from the private branch exchange 1 via the line termination section (LT) 41 and the multiplexing section (CT) 42, it controls the display control section (LDC) 45. Via display (LD)
22 displays the received message (="abbreviated display").

Here, since the user does not remember the abbreviation code AC for "Fujitsu Kawasaki", for example, the user decides to search for the abbreviation code AC in ascending order and operates the up key (△K) 24. The processor (CPU) 44 detecting the operation of the △K) 24 presses the up key (△
K) transmits the operation signal of 24 to the private branch exchange 1;

In the private branch exchange 1, the search unit 122 receives and analyzes the signal transmitted from the multifunction telephone 2 (step S3), and when it identifies that it is an operation signal of the up key (△K) 24 (step S4), main memory (M
M) Refer to the speed dial registration section 132 in 13 and extract the telephone number DN = "0332163211" and destination name NM = "Fujitsu Head Office" stored corresponding to the minimum abbreviation code AC (="00"). (step S5), and transmits it to the multifunction telephone 2 together with the abbreviated code AC="00", and holds the transmitted data corresponding to the abbreviated code AC (="00").

In the multi-function telephone 2, the processor (
CPU) 44 uses the abbreviated code A transmitted from the private branch exchange 1.
C (= “00”) corresponding data to the line termination unit (LT) 4.
1 and the multiplexing unit (CT) 42, the received abbreviated code AC (=“00”) is sent to the display (LD) 22 via the display control unit (LDC) 45.
Corresponding data (abbreviation code AC = “00”, telephone number DN =
"0332163211" and destination name NM="Fujitsu Head Office") are displayed.

[0031] When the user identifies that the destination name NM = "Fujitsu Head Office" displayed on the display (LD) 22 is not the desired destination, the user searches for the next data corresponding to the abbreviation code AC. When the up key (ΔK) 24 is operated, the operation signal of the up key (ΔK) 24 is transmitted to the private branch exchange 1 in the same process as described above.

In the private branch exchange 1, the search unit 122 receives and analyzes the signal transmitted from the multifunction telephone 2 (step S12), and identifies that it is an operation signal of the up key (△K) 24 (step S12). S13), and when it is determined that the previously extracted abbreviation code AC="00" is being held, the abbreviation code AC="00" is stored with reference to the abbreviation dial registration section 132 in the main memory (MM) 13. ) and extracts the telephone number DN and destination name NM stored corresponding to the next abbreviation code AC (="01") (step S14
) and the abbreviated code AC="01" are transmitted to the multifunction telephone 2, and data corresponding to the transmitted abbreviated code AC (="01") is held.

In the multi-function telephone 2, the processor (
CPU) 44 uses the abbreviated code A transmitted from the private branch exchange 1.
The data corresponding to C (="01") is displayed on the display (LD) 22 in the same manner as described above.

Similarly, when the user repeats the operation of the up key (△K) 24 until the desired destination is displayed, the search section 122 retrieves data corresponding to the abbreviated code AC from the abbreviated dial registration section 132 each time. are extracted in ascending order (step S
12 to S14), it is transmitted to the multifunction telephone 2 and held, and finally the telephone number DN = "0447771111" corresponding to the abbreviation code AC (= "99") and the destination name N
Extract M=“Fujitsu Kawasaki” (steps S12 to S1
4), is transmitted to the multifunction telephone 2 together with the abbreviation code AC="99", and the transmitted abbreviation code AC (="99")
Corresponding data, i.e. abbreviation AC = “99”, telephone number D
N=“0447771111” and destination name NM=“Fujitsu Kawasaki” are held.

When the user identifies that the destination name NM="Fujitsu Kawasaki" displayed on the display (LD) 22 is the desired destination, the user performs a predetermined call operation, that is, presses the handset (
TR) 21 or speaker key (SK) 2
7, the processor (CPU) 44, which detects off-hook of the handset (TR) 21 or operation of the speaker key (SK) 27, sends an off-hook signal or an operation signal of the speaker key (SK) 27, as described above. is transmitted to the private branch exchange 1.

In the private branch exchange 1, the search unit 122 receives and analyzes the signal transmitted from the multifunction telephone 2 (step S12), and detects a signal corresponding to a call operation, that is, an off-hook signal or a speaker key (SK) 27. When it is identified that it is an operation signal (step S19), the transmitter 12
Start 3.

After the activated calling unit 123 makes a call to the central office line 3, the telephone number DN held in the searching unit 122 is
"0447771111" is sent to the single digit address sequentially to the central office line 3 and sent to the desired destination via the telephone switching network (not shown).
Fujitsu Kawasaki" and connect to the network (
The central office line 3 and the multifunction telephone 2 are connected via the network (NW) 11 (step S20).

[0038] Next, phone number DN = “03321632
When a user who wishes to make a call using the speed dial function to ``Fujitsu Head Office'' which has ``No. 122 is activated, and the message (="abbreviation display") is displayed on the display (LD) 22 of the multifunction telephone 2.

Here, since the user does not remember the abbreviation code AC for "Fujitsu Headquarters", for example, the user decides to search for the abbreviation code AC in descending order and operates the down key (▽K) 25. The processor (CPU) 44 detecting the operation of the ▽K) 25 presses the down key (▽
K) transmit the operation signal of 25 to the private branch exchange 1;

In the private branch exchange 1, the search unit 122 receives and analyzes the signal transmitted from the multifunction telephone 2 (step S3), and when it identifies that it is the operation signal of the down key (▽K) 25 (step S6), main memory (M
M) Refer to the speed dial registration section 132 in 13 and extract the telephone number DN = "0447771111" and destination name NM = "Fujitsu Kawasaki" stored corresponding to the maximum abbreviation code AC (= "99"). (step S7), and transmits it to the multifunction telephone 2 together with the abbreviated code AC="99", and holds the transmitted data corresponding to the abbreviated code AC (="99").

[0041] In the multi-function telephone 2, the processor (
CPU) 44 uses the abbreviated code A transmitted from the private branch exchange 1.
When data corresponding to C (= "99") is received, the display (LD) is
22, the data corresponding to the received abbreviated code AC (= “99”) (abbreviated code AC = “99”, telephone number DN = “044”)
7771111” and destination name NM = “Fujitsu Kawasaki”)
Display.

[0042] When the user identifies that the destination name NM = "Fujitsu Kawasaki" displayed on the display (LD) 22 is not the desired destination, the user searches for the next data corresponding to the abbreviation code AC. When the down key (▽K) 25 is operated, the operation signal of the down key (▽K) 25 is transmitted to the private branch exchange 1 in the same process as described above.

In the private branch exchange 1, the search unit 122 receives and analyzes the signal transmitted from the multifunction telephone 2 (step S12), and identifies that it is the operation signal of the down key (▽K) 25 (step S12). S15), and when it is determined that the previously extracted abbreviation code AC="99" is being held, the abbreviation code AC="99" is stored with reference to the abbreviation dial registration section 132 in the main memory (MM) 13. ) and extracts the telephone number DN and destination name NM stored corresponding to the abbreviation AC (= "98") (step S18
) and the abbreviated code AC="98" are transmitted to the multifunction telephone 2, and data corresponding to the transmitted abbreviated code AC (="98") is held.

[0044] In the multi-function telephone 2, the processor (
CPU) 44 uses the abbreviated code A transmitted from the private branch exchange 1.
The data corresponding to C (= "98") is displayed on the display (LD) 22 in the same manner as described above.

Similarly, when the user repeats the operation of the down key (▽K) 25 until the desired destination is displayed, the search section 122 retrieves data corresponding to the abbreviated code AC from the abbreviated dial registration section 132 each time. are extracted in descending order (step S
12, S15 and S16), it is transmitted to the multifunction telephone 2 and retained, and finally the telephone number DN = "0332163211" and the destination name NM = "Fujitsu Head Office" corresponding to the abbreviation code AC (= "00") are extracted. (Step S1
2, S15 and S16), the abbreviated code AC=“00” is transmitted to the multifunction telephone 2, and the transmitted abbreviated code AC (=“00”) corresponding data, that is, the abbreviated code AC=
"00", telephone number DN="0332163211", and destination name NM="Fujitsu Head Office" are held.

[0046] When the user identifies that the destination name NM = "Fujitsu Head Office" displayed on the display (LD) 22 is the desired destination and executes the predetermined call operation, the same process as described above is performed. Then, the calling section 123 in the private branch exchange 1 is activated, and an outgoing connection is made to the desired destination, ie, "Fujitsu head office" via a telephone switching network (not shown) (step S20).

[0047] Next, telephone number DN = “03321632
When a user who wishes to make a call using the speed dial function to ``Fujitsu Head Office'' which has ``No. 122 is activated, and the message (="abbreviation display") is displayed on the display (LD) 22 of the multifunction telephone 2.

[0048] Here, the user thinks that the abbreviation code AC for "Fujitsu Head Office" is "99" and operates the numeric key (DK) 26 to select the abbreviation code AC = "99".
Processor (CPU) that detected the selection operation of DK)26
44 transmits a selection signal of the abbreviated code AC="99" to the private branch exchange 1, as described above.

In the private branch exchange 1, the search unit 122 receives and analyzes the signal transmitted from the multifunction telephone 2 (step S3), and when it identifies that it is a selection signal with abbreviated code AC="99" (step S8), main memory (M
M) Refer to the abbreviated dial registration section 132 in 13, and select the telephone number DN = "0447771111" and the destination name NM = "Fujitsu Kawasaki" stored corresponding to the selected abbreviated code AC (= "99"). (Step S9)
, along with the abbreviated code AC="99", is transmitted to the multifunction telephone 2, and data corresponding to the transmitted abbreviated code AC (="99") is held.

In the multi-function telephone 2, the processor (
CPU) 44 uses the abbreviated code A transmitted from the private branch exchange 1.
When data corresponding to C (= "99") is received, the display (LD) is
22, the data corresponding to the received abbreviated code AC (= “99”) (abbreviated code AC = “99”, telephone number DN = “044”)
7771111” and destination name NM = “Fujitsu Kawasaki”)
Display.

[0051] When the user identifies that the destination name NM = "Fujitsu Kawasaki" displayed on the display (LD) 22 is not the desired destination, the user enters the abbreviated code A of "Fujitsu Head Office".
If you think that C is "00" and operate the number key (DK) 26 to select the abbreviation code AC="00", the number key (
Processor (CPU) that detected the selection operation of DK)26
44 transmits a selection signal of the abbreviated code AC="00" to the private branch exchange 1, as described above.

In the private branch exchange 1, the search unit 122 receives and analyzes the signal transmitted from the multifunction telephone 2 (step S12), and when it identifies that it is a selection signal with abbreviated code AC="00" (step S17), with reference to the speed dial registration section 132 in the main memory (MM) 13,
The telephone number DN = "0332163211" and the destination name NM = "Fujitsu Head Office" stored in correspondence with the selected abbreviation code AC (= "00") are extracted (step S
18), multifunction telephone 2 with abbreviation code AC="00"
At the same time, the extracted abbreviated code AC (="00"
) Corresponding data, i.e. abbreviation AC="00", telephone number DN="0332163211" and destination name NM="
Fujitsu Head Office” will be retained.

In the multi-function telephone 2, the processor (
CPU) 44 uses the abbreviated code A transmitted from the private branch exchange 1.
When data corresponding to C (= “00”) is received, the display (LD) is
22, the data corresponding to the received abbreviated code AC (= “00”) (abbreviated code AC = “00”, telephone number DN = “033”)
2163211” and destination name NM = “Fujitsu Head Office”)
Display.

[0054] When the user identifies that the destination name NM = "Fujitsu Head Office" displayed on the display (LD) 22 is the desired destination and executes the predetermined call operation, the same process as described above is performed. Then, the calling section 123 in the private branch exchange 1 is activated, and an outgoing connection is made to the desired destination, ie, "Fujitsu head office" via a telephone switching network (not shown) (step S20).

It should be noted that a user who wishes to make a call to "Fujitsu Head Office" using the speed dial function presses the speed dial key (AK) 23 on the multi-function telephone 2 and calls the search section 1 in the private branch exchange 1.
22 and display a message (= "abbreviation display") on the display (LD) 22 (steps S1 and S2), the abbreviation code AC is searched in ascending order,
When the up key (△K) 24 is operated, the abbreviation code AC = "00" and the telephone number DN = "03" in the same process as described above.
32163211” and destination name NM = “Fujitsu Head Office”
is displayed on the display (LD) 22 (steps S3 to S5).

Further, a user who wishes to make a call to "Fujitsu Kawasaki" using the speed dial function presses the speed dial key (AK) 23 on the multifunction telephone 2 and calls the search section 1 in the private branch exchange 1.
22 and display a message (= "abbreviation display") on the display (LD) 22 (steps S1 and S2), the abbreviation code AC is searched in descending order,
When the down key (▽K) 25 is operated, the abbreviation code AC = "99" and the telephone number DN = "04" in the same process as described above.
47771111” and destination name NM = “Fujitsu Kawasaki”
is displayed on the display (LD) 22 (steps S3, S6 and S7).

Furthermore, a user who wishes to make a call to "Fujitsu Head Office" using the speed dial function presses the speed dial key (AK) 23 on the multifunction telephone 2 and calls the search section 1 in the private branch exchange 1.
22 and displays a message (= "abbreviation display") on the display (LD) 22 (steps S1 and S2), the abbreviation code AC for "Fujitsu Head Office" is "00".
If you operate the numeric key (DK) 26 and select the abbreviation code AC="00", in the same process as above, the abbreviation code AC="00" and the telephone number DN=
"0332163211" and the destination name NM="Fujitsu Head Office" are displayed on the display (LD) 22 (steps S3, S8 and S9).

In such a case, the user identifies that the displayed destination name NM is the desired destination and immediately performs a predetermined call operation, thereby making the same call as described above.
The calling unit 123 in the private branch exchange 1 is activated to make an outgoing connection to a desired destination via a telephone switching network (not shown) (steps S19 and S20).

When the user searches for a desired destination, the user can search only in ascending order using the up key (△K) 24, only search in descending order using the down key (▽K) 25, or use the numeric key (DK) 26 to shorten the search. It is not necessary to exclusively use the selection of the code AC, and efficient search can be achieved by appropriately combining ascending order search, descending order search, and selection of the abbreviated code AC.

[0060] In particular, the abbreviation code AC for each destination is set according to an appropriate rule (for example, abbreviation code AC is given to sales offices of a certain company nationwide in ascending order from north to south).
The combination of the above-mentioned search orders becomes even more effective if they are assigned based on the search order.

On the other hand, the user wishes to make a call using the speed dial function, operates the speed dial key (AK) 23, activates the search section 122 in the private branch exchange 1, and calls the multifunction telephone 2.
Immediately after displaying the message "shortened display" on the display (LD) 22 at (steps S1 and S2)
, if you want to cancel a call using the speed dial function,
Operate the abbreviation key (AK) 23 again.

The processor (CPU) 44 detecting the operation of the abbreviation key (AK) 23 transmits the operation signal of the abbreviation key (AK) 23 to the private branch exchange 1 in the same process as described above. In the private branch exchange 1, the search unit 122 receives and analyzes the signal transmitted from the multifunction telephone 2, and presses the shortcut key (A
When it is determined that the operation signal is the operation signal of K) 23 (steps S3 and S10), the search unit 122 is deactivated (step S11).

The deactivated search section 122 stops the message (="abbreviated display") being transmitted to the multifunction telephone 2. In the multi-function telephone 2, a processor (CPU
) 44 is a message whose transmission has been stopped from private branch exchange 1 (
= "abbreviated display") is erased from the display (LD) 22.

Further, the user wishes to make a call using the speed dial function, operates the speed dial key (AK) 23, activates the search unit 122 in the private branch exchange 1, and calls the multifunction telephone 2.
After displaying the message "Short display" on the display (LD) 22 at Or number key (D
After selecting the abbreviation code AC with K) 26 and searching for data corresponding to the abbreviation code AC, if the user wishes to cancel the call using the abbreviated dial function, the abbreviation key (AK) 23 is operated again.

The processor (CPU) 44 detecting the operation of the abbreviation key (AK) 23 transmits the operation signal of the abbreviation key (AK) 23 to the private branch exchange 1 in the same process as described above. In the private branch exchange 1, when the search unit 122 receives and analyzes the operation signal transmitted from the multifunction telephone 2 and identifies that it is the operation signal of the abbreviated key (AK) 23 (steps S12 and S21), the search unit 122 is deactivated (step S22).

The deactivated search unit 122 stops the data corresponding to the abbreviated code AC being transmitted to the multifunction telephone 2. In the multi-function telephone 2, a processor (CPU) 44
The data corresponding to the abbreviated code AC whose transmission has been stopped from the private branch exchange 1 is erased from the display (LD) 22.

As is clear from the above explanation, according to the present embodiment, a user who desires an outgoing connection using the speed dial function can input the data corresponding to the speed dial AC registered in the speed dial registration section 132 in ascending order, descending order, etc. Alternatively, specify the abbreviation code AC and search sequentially, and then press the display (L
D) abbreviated code AC for the desired destination, displayed on 22;
After extracting and displaying the corresponding data and confirming the desired destination, if you perform the specified call operation, you will be able to make a call to the displayed destination, and there is no need to prepare a speed dial registration list etc. Therefore, there is no need to worry about losing the speed dial registration table or the like and getting confused.

It should be noted that FIGS. 2 to 4 are only one embodiment of the present invention, and for example, the display (LD) 22 is not limited to displaying the destination name NM in kanji.
Displaying only kana characters may also be considered, but the effects of the present invention do not change even in such a case. Also, the abbreviated code AC and telephone number DN registered in the abbreviated dial registration section 132
and the destination name NM are not limited to those shown in the figure, and many other modifications may be considered, but the effects of the present invention remain the same in either case. Furthermore, the configuration of the multifunction telephone 2 is not limited to that shown in the drawings, and many other modifications may be considered, but the effects of the present invention remain the same in any case. Further, the main device 100 and the telephone line 300 that are the object of the present invention are illustrated in the private branch exchange 1 and the central office line 3.
The present invention is not limited to, for example, the main device of the key telephone device and the telephone line, and many other modifications may be considered.
In either case, the effects of the present invention remain the same.

[0069]

As described above, according to the present invention, in the telephone device, the telephone number and destination name registered in the speed dial function can be displayed on the multifunction telephone before making a call.
Since a call can be made after confirming the destination, there is no need to prepare a speed dial registration list, etc., and the convenience of the telephone device is greatly improved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

[Figure 1] Diagram showing the principle of the present invention

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a telephone device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Figure 3] A diagram showing an example of the speed dialing process in Figure 2.

[Figure 4] A diagram showing an example of the operation panel of the multi-function telephone in Figure 2.

[Figure 5] Diagram showing an example of a conventional telephone device

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Private branch exchange 2 Multi-function telephone 3 Office line 11 Network (NW) 12 Central control unit (CC) 13 Main memory (MM) 21 Handset/receiver (TR) 22 Display (LD) 23 Abbreviation key (AK) 24 Up key ( △K) 25 Down key (▽K) 26 Number key (DK) 27 Speaker key (SK) 28 Speaker (SP) 29 Function key (FK) 41 Line termination section (LT) 42 Multiplexing section (CT) 43 Call circuit (SPC) 44 Processor (CPU) 45 Display control section (LDC) 46 Lamps (LP) 100 Main device 101 Registration means 102 Search means 103 Transmission means 121 Abbreviation section 122 Search section 123 Transmission section 131, 132 Speed dial registration section 201 Character display means 300 Telephone line

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A multifunction telephone (2) equipped with a character display means (201), and a main device (100) accommodating the multifunction telephone (2) and a telephone line (300) and equipped with a speed dial function. In a telephone device consisting of,
a registration means (101) for registering in the main device (100) a telephone number (DN) and a destination name (NM) of a destination to be called with an abbreviation code (AC) in correspondence with the abbreviation code (AC); The abbreviation code (A
a search means (102) for searching for a telephone number (DN) and destination name (NM) registered in the registration means (101) and displaying them on the character display means (201) in accordance with C);
The search means (102) searches for the telephone number (DN) and destination name (NM), and the character display means (201)
When a predetermined call operation is performed on the multi-function telephone (2) while the telephone line (
300) and sending the retrieved and displayed telephone number (DN) to the telephone line (300). 2. The search means (102) is configured to search for the telephone number (DN) and destination name (DN) being searched and displayed when a predetermined step-up operation is performed on the multi-function telephone (2).
2. The abbreviated dialing system according to claim 1, wherein the abbreviated dialing system (NM) is searched in ascending order or descending order of the abbreviated code (AC). 3. The speed dial transmission system according to claim 1, wherein the character display means (201) displays the destination name (NM) expressed in Chinese characters.