JPH06244946A - Message store and reproduction system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable each user using a terminal equipment in common to store and reproduce individually by outputting a display signal corresponding to a designated identification number via an exchange when the user makes a predetermined operation designating the identification number. CONSTITUTION:When a message is stored in a message storage means 101, a store notice means 103 of an exchange 100 informs storage of message to a terminal equipment 200 to which an identification number corresponding to the means 101 is allocated and displays it to a storage display means 202. When the user designates an identification number by a predetermined operation, the message store reproduction means 102 stores or reproduces the message to the means 101 corresponding to the designated identification number. Thus, the message reception addressed to each user used for in common is individually displayed and the message is individually stored and reproduced.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a message storage / playback system in an exchange having a message storage / playback function.

As one of the diversified functions of exchanges, for example, a message (message) for an absent subscriber is recorded and stored in a mailbox, and a message reception is added to the subscriber terminal for the absent subscriber. A so-called message storage / reproduction system has been put into practical use, in which a lamp or the like that is turned on is notified to notify the subscriber of a message from a mailbox later.

[0003]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional message storing / reproducing system, an exchange prepares one mailbox corresponding to a subscriber to be accommodated, and one lamp is added to a subscriber terminal to store the subscriber. All messages to the terminal are stored in one mailbox corresponding to the subscriber terminal by designating the subscriber number given to the subscriber terminal.

Further, when messages are stored in the mailbox, all the lamps attached to the subscriber terminals are turned on to notify the subscriber of the acceptance of the message. Further, the subscriber who notices the lighting of the lamp can extract all the messages stored in the corresponding mailbox by designating his / her subscriber number.

[0005]

However, in a private branch exchange or the like used in a company, in particular, a plurality of users share one terminal device in many cases.

In such a case, in the conventional message storage / reproduction method, messages addressed to a plurality of users who share one terminal device are collectively stored in one mailbox and added to the terminal device. The reception of the message was notified at once by the lighting of two lamps.

Therefore, even if the lamp is lit, it is not known until the message has been extracted from the mailbox that the message has arrived, and there is a problem that the convenience of the message storing and reproducing method is deteriorated. there were.

An object of the present invention is to allow each user to independently accept and recognize a message even when a plurality of users share one terminal device.

[0009]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the principle of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 is an exchange having a message storage / reproduction function, and 200 is a terminal device accommodated in the exchange (100).

A plurality of identification numbers are assigned to the terminal device (200). 101 is a plurality of message accumulating means addressed to each identification number provided in the exchange (100) according to the present invention.

Numeral 102 is an exchange (100) according to the present invention.
Is a message accumulating and reproducing means provided in. 103
Is a storage notification means provided in the exchange (100) according to the present invention.

Reference numeral 201 denotes a terminal device (20
It is an identification number sending means provided in 0). 202 is
It is a storage display means provided in the terminal device (200) according to the present invention.

[0013]

The message accumulating / reproducing means (102) is a message accumulating means corresponding to the specified identification number when a request for accumulating or reproducing the message specifying the identification number is transmitted from the terminal device (200). The message is stored or reproduced for (101).

When a message is accumulated in the message accumulating means (101), the accumulation notifying means (103) identifies the terminal device (200) to which the identification number corresponding to the message accumulating means (101) is assigned. It carries a signal notifying the accumulation of the message corresponding to the number.

The identification number sending means (201) sends the specified identification number to the exchange (100) when the user performs a predetermined operation of designating the identification number. The accumulation display means (202) outputs a display corresponding to the designated identification number when a signal notifying the accumulation of the message corresponding to the identification number is transmitted from the exchange (100).

It is considered that the identification number sending means (201) uses a push button provided corresponding to each identification number, and the accumulation display means (202) is provided corresponding to each identification number. It is considered to use an indicator light.

Therefore, the reception of the message addressed to each user who shares the terminal device can be individually displayed, and the message addressed to each user can be individually stored and reproduced.
The convenience of the message storage / playback method is greatly improved.

[0018]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 2 is a diagram showing a message storing / reproducing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a message storing process in FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a message reproducing process in FIG. It is a figure. The same reference numerals denote the same objects throughout the drawings.

The message storage / playback system shown in FIG. 2 includes a private branch exchange (1), a voice mail device (2) attached to the private branch exchange (1) for storing and playing voice messages, and a private branch exchange (1). A plurality of extensions (3) accommodated [individual extensions are referred to as (3 ₁ ), (3 ₂ ), etc.
The same applies to the following].

The private branch exchange (1) and the voice mail device (2) correspond to the exchange (100) in FIG.
The telephone (4) is a terminal device (200) in FIG.
Corresponding to.

The private branch exchange (1) is a network (N
W) (11), extension controller (12), central controller (C)
C) (13) and main memory device (MM) (14), and the voice mail device (2) includes a message storage unit (21), an ID management unit (22), and a line control unit (2).
3), a signal reception control unit (24), a signal transmission control unit (2
5) and a guidance sending unit (26) are provided, but the function of each unit will be clarified in the explanation of the message storage and reproduction process described later.

The telephones (4 ₁ ) and (4 ₂ ) are connected to the corresponding extension control units (12 ₁ ) and (12 ₂ ) via the extensions (3 ₁ ) and (3 ₂ ), respectively. The voice mail device (2) is connected to the corresponding extension control unit (12 ₃ ) via the extension (3 ₃ ).

The telephone (4 ₁ ) is shared by [N] users, and each user is assigned a unique identification number [hereinafter referred to as an ID number (ID)]. The individual ID numbers are referred to as (ID ₁ ) to (ID _N ).

The private branch exchange (1) and the voice mail device (2) have a message storage means (10) shown in FIG.
1) is provided with [N] mailboxes (211), and as the message storage / reproduction means (102) in FIG. The number transfer unit (132) is provided in each of the central control units (CC) (13), and the ID lamp control unit (131) serves as the storage control unit (103) in FIG. 13)
It is provided in.

Each mailbox (211) is associated with an ID number (ID). Also on the phones (4 _1), a plurality of function buttons are provided,
The predetermined [N] of them are ID buttons (IK) (41)
[Individual ID buttons (IK) are set to (41 ₁ ) to (4
1 _N ), the same shall apply hereinafter], each ID lamp (411) assigned to the identification number sending means (201) in FIG. 1 and provided in each ID button (IK) (41) 1 plays the role of the accumulation display means (202).

Each ID button (IK) (41) and ID
An ID number (ID) is associated with each lamp (411). In the main memory (MM) (14), extension data (141) showing attributes of each extension (3) accommodated in the private branch exchange (1) is provided.

Extension (3₁) And telephone (4₁)
Extension data (141₁) To the extension (3₁)
Extension accommodation location information for network (NW) (11)
(LEN₁), And the extension (3₁) Is given to
Line number (DN₁), Telephone (4₁)
Button number (KN) of each function button
Button type (KT) and additional information (AD)
It is stored according to the ID button (IK) (41)
Button number (KN) of the assigned [N] function buttons
₁) To (KN_N), Button type (KT)
[= ID button (IK)] and additional information (AD) [=%
Assigned ID number (ID₁) To (ID _N)]
Has been paid.

On the other hand, among the plurality of function buttons provided on the telephone set (4 ₂ ) connected to the extension line (3 ₂ ), a predetermined [N] number of the function buttons share the telephone set (4 ₁ ). ] Message storage button (MK) used to store voice messages addressed to human users in the voice mail device (2)
(43) is assigned corresponding to each ID number (ID).

Further, the extension data (141 ₂ ) corresponding to the extension (3 ₂ ) and the telephone set (4 ₂ ) include a message accumulation button (in addition to the extension accommodation position information (LEN ₂ ) and the extension number (DN ₂ ). Button numbers (KN ₁ ) to (KN) of [N] function buttons assigned to MK (43)
In response to N _N), a button type (KT) [= message storing button (MK)], additional information (AD) [= the corresponding ID number (ID ₁₎ to (ID _N)] is stored .

First, a process of accumulating a message according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The user of the telephone (4 ₂ ) voices a voice message addressed to a specific user who is assigned the ID number (ID _F ) among the [N] users who share the telephone (4 ₁ ). When storing in the mail device (2), [N] message storage buttons (MK) provided in the telephone (4 ₂ ).
From the (43), message storing button corresponding to the destination of the user pressing (MK _F) (43 _F) once, telephone (4 ₂₎ message storing button (MK _F) (43 _F)
Message is detected and the private branch exchange (1) is called via the extension (3 ₂ ), and then the message accumulation button (MK _F )
(43 _F) button number of (KN _F) a private branch exchange (1)
Accumulation button operation signal [a (K
N _F )].

In the private branch exchange (1), the central control unit
The device (CC) (13) ₂) To extension
(3₂) Message accumulation button that is transferred via
Production signal [a (KN_F)] To the extension control unit (12₂) Through
Then, the extension (3₂) Extension
Storage location information (LEN₂), The main memory (M
M) (14) in extension accommodation position information (LEN₂)
Extension data (141₂),
Message accumulation button operation signal [a (KN_F)]
The transferred button number (KN_F) Button type corresponding to
Analyze (KT) and press the message accumulation button (MK)
When it recognizes that the ID number transfer unit (132) is activated.
To do.

The activated ID number transfer unit (132)
The extension data (141 ₂₎ in, extracting the additional information stored in correspondence with the button number (KN _F) (AD) [= ID number (ID _F)], the extension control unit (12 ₃₎ and extensions The voice mail device calling signal [b] is transferred to the voice mail device (2) via (3 ₃ ).

In the voice mail device (2), the signal reception control unit (24) receives and analyzes the signal arriving from the extension (3 ₃ ) via the line control unit (23) and calls the voice mail device. When the signal [b] is recognized, the signal transmission control unit (25) is activated.

The activated signal transmission control unit (25) returns a response signal [c] to the private branch exchange (1) via the line control unit (23) and the extension (3 ₃ ). In the private branch exchange (1), the ID number transfer unit (132) sends a response signal [c] returned from the voice mail device (2) via the extension line (3 ₃ ) to the extension line control unit (12 ₃ ). Upon receiving via, ID number transfer signal for transferring the ID number extracted from the extension data (141 ₂₎ (ID _F) [d (I
_DF )] to the extension control unit (12 ₃ ) and the extension (3 ₃ )
To the voice mail device (2) via.

When the ID number transfer unit (132) finishes transferring the ID number transfer signal [d (ID _F )] to the voice mail device (2), the central controller (CC) (13) sends the network (NW) ( 11) is controlled to set a communication path connecting the extension control units (12 ₂ ) and (12 ₃ ).

In the voice mail device (2), the signal reception control unit (24) receives and analyzes the signal arriving from the extension (3 ₃ ) via the line control unit (23), and transmits the ID number transfer signal. When recognizing that it is [d (ID _F )],
The ID management unit (22) is activated, and the ID number transfer signal [d
(ID _F )], the ID number (ID _F ) extracted from
It is transmitted to the management unit (22).

The activated ID management unit (22) temporarily stores the ID number (ID _F ) transmitted from the signal reception control unit (24) and then activates the guidance transmission unit (26). The activated guidance sending unit (26) displays, for example, the number [1] when the user connected to the voice mail device (2) desires to store the voice message, and the number [1] when the user wants to reproduce the voice message. The storage / reproduction designation request guidance [e] for instructing to select [3] is generated and returned to the private branch exchange (1) via the line control unit (23) and the extension (3 ₃ ).

The private branch exchange (1), the voice mail device storing and reproducing designation request guidance sent back via [e] (2) from the extension (3 _3), the extension control unit (1
2 _3), the network (NW) (11), and returns to the telephone set (4 ₂₎ via the extension controller (12 ₂₎ and the extension (3 _2).

Guidance for requesting storage / playback which is returned from the voice mail device ( ₂ ) by the user of the telephone (4 ₂ ) via the extension (3 ₃ ), the private branch exchange (1) and the extension (3 ₂ ). the [e], after listening in unexpected shown speaker or the like, selecting a number [1] that specifies the storage of voice messages by numeric buttons (42), telephone (4 _2),
The storage designation signal [f], which is transmitted by pressing the number [1] and pressing the button dial signal, is sent to the extension (3 ₂ ) and the private branch exchange (1).
And transferred to the voice mail device (2) via the extension (3 ₃ ).

In the voice mail device (2), the signal reception control unit (24) receives and analyzes the signal arriving from the extension (3 ₃ ) via the line control unit (23), and the storage designation signal [f ], The guidance sending unit (26) is activated.

The activated guidance sending unit (26)
A user connected to the voice mail device (2) generates an ID number request guidance [g] that prompts the transmission of an ID number (ID) that specifies the destination of a voice message to be stored, and the line control unit (23) and the extension line. (3 ₃ ), the private branch exchange (1) and the extension (3 ₂ ) to the telephone (4 ₂ ).

The user of the telephone (4 ₂ ) returns the ID number request guidance [g] returned from the voice mail device (2) via the extension (3 ₃ ), the private branch exchange (1) and the extension (3 ₂ ). ], Message accumulation button (MK _F )
Selecting a number [#] indicating that the user has already been specified as a destination in (43 _F), the telephone (4 ₂₎ are numbers [#]
ID number input signal [h (#)] sent by push button dial signal, extension (3 ₂ ), private branch exchange (1)
And transferred to the voice mail device (2) via the extension (3 ₃ ).

In the voice mail device (2), the signal reception control unit (24) receives and analyzes the signal arriving from the extension (3 ₃ ) via the line control unit (23), and the ID number input signal [! h (#)], it is determined that the voice message [j] addressed to the ID number (ID _F ) already stored in the ID management unit (22) is stored, and the message storage unit (21) stores After preparing for storing the voice message [j] in the mailbox (211 _F ) provided corresponding to the ID number (ID _F ) in the above, the guidance sending unit (26) is activated.

The activated guidance sending section (26)
The storage request guidance [i] requesting the user to send a voice message is generated, and the line control unit (23) and the extension (3
₃ ), the private branch exchange (1) and the extension (3 ₂ ) to the telephone (4 ₂ ).

Storage request guidance [i] returned by the user of the telephone (4 ₂ ) from the voice mail device (2) via the extension (3 ₃ ), the private branch exchange (1) and the extension (3 ₂ ). Voice message [j] to be stored after listening to
The sending start and finishes sending the voice message [j], when selecting the numbers [#] to indicate the end of the storage, telephone (4 ₂₎ is delivered by the button dial signal Press the number [#] The accumulation end signal [k (#)] is set to the extension (3
₂ ) Transfer to the voice mail device (2) via the private branch exchange (1) and the extension (3 ₃ ).

In the voice mail device (2), the message storage unit (21) sends the voice message [j] arriving from the extension (3 ₃ ) via the line control unit (23) to the mailbox (211 _F ). While accumulating, the signal reception control unit (24) monitors the arrival of the accumulation end signal [k (#)] via the line control unit (23), and accumulates the accumulation end signal [k
(#)] Has arrived, it terminates the accumulation of the voice message [j] in the mailbox (211 _F ) of the message accumulation unit (21) and then activates the ID management unit (22).

The activated ID management unit (22) activates the signal transmission control unit (25), and the ID number (I
_DF ) is transmitted. Activated signal transmission controller (25)
ID number (ID _F to notify the destination of voice message [j] specified by ID number (ID _F ) that voice message [j] is stored in the mailbox (211 _F ). The ID lamp lighting request signal [m (ID _F )] including ID _F ) is returned to the private branch exchange (1) via the line control unit (23) and the extension (3 ₃ ).

In the private branch exchange (1), the central control unit (CC) (13) sends a signal returned from the voice mail device (2) via the extension (3 ₃ ) to the extension control unit (1).
2 ₃ ) is received and analyzed, and when the ID lamp lighting request signal [m (ID _F )] is recognized, the ID lamp control unit (131) is activated.

Activated ID lamp control unit (131)
Searches the main memory (MM) for the extension data (141) that stores the ID number (ID _F ) extracted from the ID lamp lighting request signal [m (ID _F )] as additional information (AD), and When detecting that the stored data (141 _1), an extension housing position information stored in the extension data (141 ₁₎ (LEN _1), button number that corresponds to the ID number (ID _F) and (KN _F) And the extension control unit (12 ₁ ) corresponding to the extension accommodation position information (LEN ₁ ) is captured, the telephone (4 ₁ ) lights up the ID lamp (411 _F ) corresponding to the ID number (ID _F ). The ID lamp lighting signal [n (KN _F )] is transmitted to the telephone set (4 ₁ ) via the extension control unit (12 ₁ ) and the extension (3 ₁ ).

Telephone (4₁) Is the extension (3₁) Arrival from
ID lamp lighting signal [n (KN _F)]
And the ID lamp lighting signal [n (KN_F)]
Tan number (KN_F) ID button (IK
_F) (41_F) ID lamp (411
_F) Is turned on and the ID number (ID_F) Users
Message [j] to the voice mail device (2)
Display that it is accumulated.

Next, a message reproducing process according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In telephone (4 _1), of the user of the [N] human user assigned an ID number (ID _F) is, notices lighting of ID lamp (411 _F), self-addressed voice message Recognize that is stored in the voice mail device (2),
The ID lamp (41
ID button (IK _F ) (41 _F ) attached with 1 _F )
Pressing once _F), the telephone (4 ₁₎ is ID button (IK
_F ) (41 _F ) operation is detected, and after calling the private branch exchange (1) via the extension (3 ₁ ), the ID button (I
ID button operation signal [o (KN _F )] that transfers the button number (KN _F ) of K _F ) (41 _F ) to the private branch exchange (1)
To transfer.

In the private branch exchange (1), the central control unit
The device (CC) (13) ₁) To extension
(3₁) ID button operation signal [o
(KN_F)] To the extension control unit (12₁) Receive via
Then, the extension (3₁) Extension accommodation location information
Report (LEN₁) And recognizes the main memory (MM) (14)
Inside accommodation location information (LEN₁) Corresponding to
Extension data (141₁), Refer to ID button operation
Signal [o (KN_F)] Button number (K
N_F), The button type (KT) corresponding to
ID number transfer unit when it recognizes that the
(132) is activated.

The activated ID number transfer unit (132)
The extension data (141 ₁₎ in, extracting the additional information stored in correspondence with the button number (KN _F) (AD) [= ID number (ID _F)], the extension control unit (12 ₃₎ and extensions The voice mail device calling signal [b] is transferred to the voice mail device (2) via (3 ₃ ).

The voice mail device (2), which has received the voice mail device calling signal [b], has the extension (3 ₃ ) as described above.
The response signal [c] is returned to the private branch exchange (1) via the.

In the private branch exchange (1), when the ID number transfer unit (132) receives the response signal [c] returned from the voice mail device (2), the extension data (141 ₂ ) is sent as described above. The ID number transfer signal [d (ID _F )] including the ID number (ID _F ) extracted from the extension (3 ₃ )
Via the network to the voice mail device (2), and the central controller (CC) (13) connects the communication path connecting the extension control units (12 ₁ ) and (12 ₃ ) to the network (NW).
Set within (11).

Upon receiving the ID number transfer signal [d (ID _F )], the voice mail device (2) temporarily stores the ID number (ID _F ) transmitted in the ID management unit (22) as described above. after the accumulation of the voice message (number [1]) or reproducing (numeral [3]) storage and reproduction designation request guidance for prompting designation of [e], the extension (3 _3), private branch exchange (1) and extension ( 3 ₁₎ through the return to the phone (4 _1).

Storage / return by the user assigned the ID number (ID _F ) from the voice mail device (2) via the extension (3 ₃ ), the private branch exchange (1) and the extension (3 ₂ ). After listening to the playback specification request guidance [e], enter the number [3] that specifies the playback of the voice message by pressing the number button (4
Selecting by 2), the telephone (4 ₁₎ is number [3]
The reproduction designation signal [p] transmitted by the push button dial signal is transferred to the voice mail device (2) via the extension (3 ₁ ), the private branch exchange (1) and the extension (3 ₃ ).

In the voice mail device (2), the signal reception control unit (24) receives and analyzes the signal arriving from the extension (3 ₃ ) via the line control unit (23), and the reproduction designation signal [p ], The guidance sending unit (26) is activated.

The activated guidance sending section (26)
A user connected to the voice mail device (2) generates an ID number request guidance [g] that prompts the transmission of an ID number (ID) that specifies the destination of the voice message to be reproduced, and the line control unit (23) and the extension line. (3 ₃ ), the private branch exchange (1) and the extension (3 ₁ ) to return to the telephone (4 ₁ ).

The user assigned the ID number (ID _F ) is the ID returned from the voice mail device (2) via the extension (3 ₃ ), the private branch exchange (1) and the extension (3 ₁ ).
Listen to the number request guidance [g], and press the ID button (IK
Selecting a number [#] which indicates that the destination of the user's specified already in _F) (41 _F), the telephone (4 ₁₎ is, ID number input signal to be sent by the button dial signal Press the number [#] [H (#)] is transferred to the voice mail device (2) via the extension (3 ₁ ), the private branch exchange (1) and the extension (3 ₃ ).

In the voice mail device (2), the signal reception control unit (24) receives and analyzes the signal arriving from the extension (3 ₃ ) via the line control unit (23), and the ID number input signal [ h (#)], it is determined that the voice message [j] addressed to the ID number (ID _F ) already stored in the ID management unit (22) is reproduced, and the message storage unit (21) is displayed. start, and instructs reproduction of the voice message from the ID number mailbox provided corresponding to the _{(ID F) (211 F)} .

The activated message storage unit (21)
The voice message [j] stored in the mailbox (211 _F ) is reproduced, and the line control unit (23) and the extension (3
₃ ), the private branch exchange (1) and the extension (3 ₁ ) to return to the telephone (4 ₁ ).

The user assigned the ID number (ID _F ) is the mailbox (211) in the voice mail device (2).
ID number (ID) that is reproduced from _F ) and returned via extension (3 ₃ ), private branch exchange (1) and extension (3 ₁ ).
Listen to voice message [j] addressed to _F ).

The message accumulating section (21) finishes reproducing the voice message [j], and the mailbox (21)
When it is confirmed that there are no voice messages stored in 1 _F ), the signal transmission control unit (25) is activated and the ID number (ID _F ) which is the destination of the reproduced voice message [j] is set. introduce.

The activated signal transmission control section (25) turns off the ID lamp extinguishing request signal [q (ID _F ) for extinguishing the ID lamp (411 _F ) corresponding to the ID number (ID _F ) which has already been turned on. )] Is returned to the private branch exchange (1) via the line control unit (23) and the extension line (3 ₃ ).

In the private branch exchange (1), the central control unit (CC) (13) sends a signal returned from the voice mail device (2) via the extension (3 ₃ ) to the extension control unit (1).
2 ₃ ) is received and analyzed, and when it is recognized that the signal is the ID lamp extinguishing request signal [q (ID _F )], the ID lamp control unit (131) is activated.

Activated ID lamp control unit (131)
Searches the main memory (MM) for extension data (141) that stores the ID number (ID _F ) extracted from the ID lamp turn-off request signal [q (ID _F )] as additional information (AD), and When detecting that the stored data (141 _1), an extension housing position information stored in the extension data (141 ₁₎ (LEN _1), button number that corresponds to the ID number (ID _F) and (KN _F) And the extension control unit (12 ₁ ) corresponding to the extension accommodation position information (LEN ₁ ) is captured, the telephone (4 ₁ ) turns off the ID lamp (411 _F ) corresponding to the ID number (ID _F ). The ID lamp lighting signal [r (KN _F )] for performing the operation is transferred to the telephone set (4 ₁ ) via the extension control unit (12 ₁ ) and the extension (3 ₁ ).

Telephone (4₁) Is the extension (3₁) Arrival from
ID lamp lighting signal [r (KN _F)]
And the ID lamp lighting signal [r (KN_F)]
Tan number (KN_F) ID button (IK
_F) (41_F) ID lamp (411
_F) Is turned off, and I already stored in the voice mail device (2)
D number (ID_F) Voice messages to users assigned
Indicates that all pages have been played.

As is clear from the above description, the present embodiment
According to the telephone (4₁) To [N] users
ID number (ID_F) Is assigned to the telephone (4₁)
Each ID number (ID_F) ID button (I
K) (41) and ID lamp (411),
The voice mail device (2) corresponds to each ID number (ID).
By providing a message storage unit (21)
Number (ID_F) Voice messages to users assigned
The corresponding mailbox (211_F)
With the telephone (4₁) Of ID number (ID_F)
ID lamp (411_F) Lights up and voice message
Notification of the accumulation of the ID number (ID number (ID_F) Is assigned to
If the user has an ID number (ID_F) ID button (I
K_F) (41_F) To operate the voice mail device.
Mailbox (211) of storage (2) _F) Has been accumulated in
ID number (ID_F) To a voice message
Only [j] can be reproduced.

It should be noted that FIGS. 2 to 4 are merely embodiments of the present invention, and the message storing process and the message reproducing process are not limited to those shown in the drawings, and many other modifications are possible. Although considered, the effect of the present invention does not change in any case. In addition, the exchange (10
0) is not limited to the private branch exchange (1) and the voice mail device (2) shown in the figure, and many other modifications can be considered, but in any case, the effect of the present invention does not change. . Further, the terminal device (200) targeted by the present invention is not limited to the telephone set (4 ₁ ) shown in the figure, and various modifications can be considered, but in any case, the effect of the present invention Does not change. Further, the telephone that stores the voice message [j] addressed to the user of the telephone (4 ₁ ) is not limited to the telephone (4 ₂ ) shown in the figure, and many other variations are considered. In this case, the effect of the present invention does not change. Furthermore, it goes without saying that the messages targeted by the present invention are not limited to voice messages.

[0071]

As described above, according to the present invention, in the message storage / playback system, the reception of the message addressed to each user who shares the terminal device can be individually displayed, and the message addressed to each user can be individually displayed. It becomes possible to store and replay, and the convenience of the message storage and replay service is greatly improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the principle of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a message storage / reproduction system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a message accumulation process in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a message reproduction process in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Private Branch Exchange 2 Voice Mail Device 3 Extension 4 Telephone 11 Network (NW) 12 Extension Control Unit 13 Central Control Unit (CC) 14 Main Memory (MM) 21 Message Storage Unit 22 ID Management Unit 23 Line Control Unit 24 Signal Reception Control Part 25 Signal transmission control part 26 Guidance sending part 41 ID button (IK) 42 Numerical button 43 Message accumulation button (MK) 100 Exchange 101 Message accumulation means 102 Message accumulation and reproduction means 103 Accumulation notification means 131 ID lamp control part 132 ID number transfer Part 141 Extension data 200 Terminal device 201 Identification number sending means 202 Accumulation display means 211 Mailbox 411 ID lamp

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A switching apparatus (100) having a message storing and reproducing function, wherein a terminal device (200) accommodated in the switching apparatus (100).
A plurality of identification numbers are assigned to the exchange (100), and the accommodating terminal device (200)
A message accumulating means (101) corresponding to each identification number assigned to, and a request for accumulating or reproducing a message designating the identification number from the terminal device (200),
A message accumulating and reproducing means (102) for accumulating or reproducing a message in the message accumulating means (101) corresponding to the specified identification number; and a case in which a message is accumulated in the message accumulating means (101). , A terminal device (200) to which an identification number corresponding to the message storage means (101) is assigned
Is provided with an accumulation notifying means (103) for transmitting a signal notifying accumulation of a message corresponding to the identification number, and a predetermined operation for the user to specify the identification number on the terminal device (200). When executing the above, an identification number sending means (201) for sending the specified identification number to the exchange (100), and a signal from the exchange (100) notifying that the message corresponding to the identification number is accumulated. A message storage / reproduction system characterized by further comprising storage display means (202) for outputting a display corresponding to the specified identification number when the message is transmitted. 2. The message storing and reproducing system according to claim 1, wherein the identification number sending means (201) uses a push button provided corresponding to each identification number. 3. The message storage / playback system according to claim 1, wherein the storage / display means (202) uses an indicator light provided corresponding to each of the identification numbers.