JPH04280552A - Data transfer device for digital exchange - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To allow a subscriber side to cope even with revision of a data form or a transfer procedure when a data collected by a digital exchange is transferred to the subscriber. CONSTITUTION:A data processing unit 20 is provided with a request reception section 21 receiving a request from a subscriber 13, a processing information section 22 storing information of data form or transfer procedure when the data stored in a storage device 14 collected by a digital exchange 11 to the subscriber 13, a data reception section 23 receiving data from the storage device 14 and a processing section 24 transferring the data to the subscriber 13 by referencing the information stored in the processing information section 22. Upon the receipt of a content revision request of the processing information section 22, the request reception section 21 reports it to the processing section 24 and sends the revision data to the processing information section 22 under the control of the processing section 24 and the content of the processing information section 22 is revised thereby.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a data transfer device for a digital exchange that transfers data collected within the digital exchange to a subscriber who manages this data.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art In addition to performing switching processing, which is its original function, digital switching equipment collects data such as traffic volume, call volume, failure volume, billing amount, etc. within the switching equipment.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a data management system in a conventional digital exchange. As shown in this figure, conventionally, a storage device 32 was provided for each digital exchange 31, and data collected within the exchange 31 was stored in this storage device 32 in a format fixed for each exchange 31. . The exchange 31 has a central processing unit 33, which controls exchange operations during normal times, controls the process of accumulating collected data in the storage device 32 during data collection, and stores data from a central control center 34 or the like. When a data transfer request is made, the processing for transmitting the data stored in the storage device 32 via the subscriber line 35 is controlled.

Conventionally, when it is necessary to centrally manage the data of a plurality of digital exchanges 31 at a central control center 34 or the like, the contents of the storage device 32 are stored on magnetic tape and transported to the central control center 34, or As mentioned above, data was transferred in a fixed format and in a fixed procedure via the subscriber line 35 including a dedicated line.

[0005]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the data management system in the conventional digital exchange, the data format and transfer procedure when transferring data collected by the digital exchange are fixed on the exchange 31 side, so If the data processing method or transfer procedure at the management center 34 is changed, the digital exchange 31 at all stations
It was necessary to change the data processing method and transfer procedure on the side. Furthermore, since the central processing unit 33 in the exchange 31 controls both the exchange operation and the data transfer process, there is a problem in that the throughput of the exchange process decreases during data transfer.

Furthermore, in the past, there were problems in that the data format and transfer procedure were fixed, which limited the number of subscribers who could serve as the central control center 34, and required a special terminal to process the data. .

[0007] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to enable the subscriber to deal with changes in the data format or transfer procedure when transferring data collected by a digital exchange to the subscriber who manages this data. It is an object of the present invention to provide a data transfer device for a digital exchange, which can transfer data without affecting the exchange processing of the digital exchange, and which has fewer restrictions on the subscribers to whom the data is transferred.

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems] A data transfer device for a digital exchange according to the invention according to claim 1 transfers data collected within a digital exchange and stored in a storage device into a format suitable for a subscriber who manages this data. a transfer means for converting the data into a form and transferring it to this subscriber using a procedure adapted to this subscriber;
The system is equipped with changing means for changing at least one of the data format and the transfer procedure when the transfer means transfers data, in response to a request from a subscriber.

[0009] In this data transfer device, the data collected within the digital exchange and stored in the storage device is converted by the transfer means into a format suitable for the subscriber, and is sent to the subscriber using a procedure suitable for the subscriber. be transferred. Also,
In response to a request from a subscriber, the changing means changes the data format and transfer procedure when the transfer means transfers data.

[0010] The data transfer device for a digital exchange according to the invention set forth in claim 2 is characterized in that the data format and transfer when transferring the data collected within the digital exchange and stored in the storage device to a subscriber who manages this data is provided. A processing information storage means for storing procedure information, a request reception means for accepting requests from subscribers, and a processing method that adapts the data stored in the storage device to the subscriber using the information stored in the processing information storage means. When the request receiving means receives a request to change the stored content of the processing information storage means,
and a changing means for changing the stored contents of the processing information storage means, and is connected between the subscriber and the storage device in response to a request from the subscriber.

[0011] In this data transfer device, information on the data format and transfer procedure when transferring the data stored in the storage device to the subscriber is stored in the processing information storage means. The transfer means uses the information stored in the processing information storage means to convert the data stored in the storage device into a format suitable for the subscriber, and transfers the data to the subscriber using a procedure suitable for the subscriber. Further, when the request accepting means receives a request to change the contents stored in the processing information storage means, the changing means changes the contents stored in the processing information storage means.

0012

Embodiments Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 3 relate to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a data transfer device and a digital exchange of a digital exchange according to this embodiment. As shown in this figure, a subscriber 13 is connected to the digital exchange 11 via a subscriber line 12, and a storage device 14 for storing data measured and collected within the digital exchange 11, and a storage device 14 for storing data measured and collected within the digital exchange 11, device 14
A data processing device 20 is connected thereto as a data transfer device that converts the data stored in the subscriber 13 into a format requested by the subscriber 13 and transfers the data in accordance with the procedure requested by the subscriber 13.

The digital exchange 11 has a communication path system 15 including a switch network, and the digital exchange 1
1, and a maintenance operation system 1 that performs monitoring and testing of the digital exchange 11.
7, and a communication line bus 18 that connects these to each other. In addition, a storage device 14 is provided on this communication route bus 18.
is connected. A subscriber line 12 and a data processing device 20 are connected to the communication path system 15 . Furthermore, the maintenance and operation system 17 collects data such as traffic volume, call volume, failure volume, and charge amount.

The data processing device 20 is connected between the subscriber 13 and the storage device 14 in response to a request from the subscriber 13. This data processing device 20 includes a request reception unit 21 that receives requests from subscribers 13 via a subscriber line 12, and a data processing unit 21 that receives requests from subscribers 13 via a subscriber line 12, and a data processing unit 21 that receives requests from subscribers 13 via a subscriber line 12, and a data processing unit 21 that receives requests from subscribers 13 via a subscriber line 12. a processing information unit 22 as a processing information storage means for storing information on a format conversion method and a transfer procedure; and a storage device 14.
Data reception unit 23 that accepts data sent from
and a processing unit 24 as a transfer means and change means for controlling data conversion and transfer. The data reception unit 23 is connected to the storage device 14 via a dedicated line or a data bus 25.

[0016] The request accepting unit 21 reports the content of the request from the subscriber 13 to the processing unit 24, and if this request is a request to change the content of the processing information unit 22, the request receiving unit 21 changes the content under the control of the processing unit 24. The data is sent to the processing information section 22. When there is a data transfer request, the processing unit 24 transfers the data received by the data reception unit 23 from the storage device 14 to the subscriber 13 as a management device by referring to the information stored in the processing information unit 22. The data is converted into a format requested by the subscriber 13 and transferred to the subscriber 13 via the subscriber line 12 according to the procedure requested by the subscriber 13.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained using FIGS. 2 and 3.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the procedure for changing the contents of the processing information section 22. In this step, first,
In step (hereinafter referred to as S) 101, when the subscriber 13 as a management device such as a central control center makes a call and dials a special number to change the contents of the processing information section 22, S
The digital exchange 11 that received this special number at 102,
In S103, the subscriber line 12 and the data processing device 20 are connected via the switch network of the communication path system 15,
Control is transferred to data processing device 20.

Next, in S104, the request receiving unit 21 of the data processing device 20 receives and analyzes the request from the subscriber 13, determines whether it is a request to change the contents of the processing information unit 22, and reports it to the processing unit 24. do. In the case of a content change request, S10
In step S5, the subsequently sent change data is sent from the request receiving part 21 to the processing information part 22 under the control of the processing part 24, and in step S106, the contents of the processing information part 22 are changed, and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S104 that the request is not a content change request, the stored data transfer procedure in S110 is performed and the process ends. This stored data transfer procedure is shown in detail in FIG. In addition, in FIG. 2, S102 and S103 are processes by the digital exchange 11, and S104 to S1
06 is processing by the data processing device 20.

Next, a procedure for transferring data stored in the storage device 14 to the subscriber 13 will be explained. S101 in Figure 2
When the subscriber 13 makes a call and dials a special number in order to request data transfer, the digital exchange 11 receives this special number in S102, and in S103 connects the subscriber line 12 to the subscriber line 12 via the switch network of the communication path system 15. and the data processing device 20, and control is transferred to the data processing device 20. Note that the special number used at this time may be the same as or different from the special number used when changing the contents of the processing information section 22. When using the same special number, a signal or number for recognizing the requested process is sent after the special number, and the process is determined by the request receiving unit 21 of the data processing device 20. When using a different special number, Processing is determined by the digital exchange 11 and the type of processing is reported to the request reception unit 21. Next, in S104, the request receiving unit 21 of the data processing device 20
receives the request from the subscriber 13, analyzes it, determines whether it is a request to change the contents of the processing information section 22, and reports it to the processing section 24. If it is not a content change request, that is, if it is a data transfer request, the stored data transfer procedure shown in FIG. 3 is performed.

[0021] In this procedure, first, the processing unit 24
In S11, a request is made to the digital exchange 11 to connect the storage device 14 and the data reception unit 23, and in S112, a request is made to prohibit changes to the corresponding data in the storage device 14. Next, in S113, the digital exchange 11 sets a change prohibition flag for the corresponding data in the storage device 14 to prohibit the data from being changed. Connect to 23. At this point, a path for data transfer between storage device 14, data processing device 20 and subscriber 13 is established. Next, in S115, the data reception unit 23 receives data from the storage device 14, and in S116, the processing unit 24 processes the data received by the data reception unit 23 according to the request of the subscriber 13 by referring to the contents of the information unit 22. Convert to the format, S117
Then, the stored data is transferred to the subscriber 13 via the subscriber line 12 according to the procedure requested by the subscriber 13, and the stored data transfer procedure is completed. In FIG. 3, S111 and S112 are processes by the data processing device 20, S113 and S114 are processes by the digital exchange 11, and S115 to S1
17 is processing by the data processing device 20;

As explained above, according to this embodiment, the data format and transfer procedure when transferring data accumulated in a storage device to the subscriber 13 serving as a management device such as a central control center can be determined by the subscriber. Since the data processing device 20 can change the information in response to a request from the data processing device 13, even if the data format or transfer procedure is changed, there is no need to do anything on the exchange (digital exchange 11) side, and the management device You can control the changes from your side.

Furthermore, since the digital exchange 11 is provided with a data processing device 20 dedicated to data processing, the digital exchange 11 can perform exchange processing, which is the original function of the exchange, without being affected by data transfer processing. In addition, data transfer can be performed even during the busiest exchange process.

Furthermore, since the data format and transfer procedure are not fixed, data can be transferred to any terminal as long as it has a data transfer function.

Although only one digital exchange 11 and one subscriber 13 are shown in FIG. 1, it is also possible to connect a plurality of subscribers 13 having data collection functions to one digital exchange 11. It is also possible to connect one subscriber 13 to a plurality of digital exchanges 11 via a trunk line.

Furthermore, the format of the data stored in the processing information section 22 may be a program format, and this program may be changed when the content is changed, or a plurality of standard data formats and transfers prepared in advance may be used. It is also possible to memorize the procedures, select one of them, and change the selected one when changing the contents.

[0027]

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, according to the present invention, the data format or transfer procedure when transferring data collected by a digital exchange to a subscriber can be changed in response to a request from a subscriber. Therefore, even if the data format or transfer procedure changes, the subscriber side can deal with the change.

Furthermore, since a device for processing and transferring data is provided separately from the digital exchange, data can be transferred without affecting the exchange processing of the digital exchange.

Furthermore, since the data format and transfer procedure are not fixed, there are fewer restrictions on the subscribers to whom the data can be transferred.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a data transfer device and a digital exchange of a digital exchange according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure for changing the contents of a processing information section in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the stored data transfer procedure in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a data management method in a conventional digital exchange.

[Explanation of symbols]

11 Digital exchange 13. Subscriber 14 Storage device 20 Data processing device 21 Request reception department 22 Processing information department 23 Data reception department 24 Processing section

Claims (2)

[Claims] Claim 1: Transfer that converts data collected within a digital exchange and stored in a storage device into a format suitable for a subscriber who manages this data, and then transfers it to this subscriber using a procedure suitable for this subscriber. and a changing means for changing at least one of a data format and a transfer procedure when the transfer means transfers data, in response to a request from the subscriber. . 2. A data transfer device for a digital exchange that is connected, in response to a request from a subscriber, between the subscriber and a storage device that stores data collected within the digital exchange, The accumulated data,
processing information storage means for storing information on the data format and transfer procedure when transferring this data to a subscriber who manages it; and a request reception means for accepting requests from the subscriber;
Transfer means for converting the data stored in the storage device into a format suitable for the subscriber using the information stored in the processing information storage means, and transmitting the data to the subscriber using a procedure suitable for the subscriber. and changing means for changing the stored contents of the processing information storage means when the request receiving means receives a request to change the storage contents of the processing information storage means. Device.