JPH06303307A - Automatic answering telephone system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the automatic answering telephone system which speedily records a message for business when a message for response is completely sent to a line without finishing the recording of the message for response against the intention of a recording person. CONSTITUTION:After recording is started, a recording ending means (1) 17 stops recording corresponding to the detection of silence for fixed time at a silence detecting means 16. When stopping recording with a recording button 15a, silence for fixed time is recorded at the end of a message by a recording ending means (2) 18. At the same time, the value of a rotation number counter 13 is recorded in an end position recording means 14. When sending the message to the line, the end position is fixed by the silence detecting means 16, silence detection time is changed by comparing the value of the rotation number counter 13 with the value of the end position recording means 14, and the recording of the business message is speedily started.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an answering machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Regarding the recording of an answering message in a conventional answering machine of this type, when there is a silence for a certain fixed time (usually about 2 seconds) between the messages, the recording of the answering message is automatically terminated. In addition, the line is automatically closed to the bell signal from the telephone line, the response message is sent, and the silence for the fixed time (usually about 2 seconds) after the response message is detected and the response is given. It operates so as to end the sending of the message for use.

[0003]

However, in such a structure, it is advantageous in that it immediately shifts to the recording of the message for the message after the completion of the transmission of the message for the response, but when recording the message for the response. If there is silence for a certain fixed time (usually 2 seconds) in the message, the end of the response message is confirmed, which is against the intention of the response message recorder.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems of the prior art. When recording a response message, the recording is not terminated against the intention of the recorder, and after the response message line is transmitted. , It is an object to provide an answering machine which can promptly shift to recording a message for a message.

[0005]

To achieve this object, a peripheral device in an answering machine of the present invention controls a voice signal of a response message when recording a response message. And a response message recording means for recording a voice signal from the voice signal control means (usually cassette deck and audio cassette tape)
And a response tape rotation detecting means (hereinafter referred to as rotation detecting means) for detecting a rotation signal in synchronization with the operation of the response message recording means, and a rotation speed for counting the rotation signal from the rotation detecting means. A counter and silence detecting means for detecting silence between the audio signals from the audio signal control means,
The response message end position recording means (hereinafter referred to as end position recording means) for recording the end position of the response message by the count of the rotation number counter, and the silence detecting means for a fixed time (usually normal) When silence for 5 seconds is detected, recording of the response message is finished,
A certain time (usually 5 seconds) from the value of the rotation speed counter
The response message recording end means (1) for recording the previous value in the end position recording means (hereinafter referred to as the recording end means (1)) and the response message recording end acceptance means end the recording of the response message. At this time, the count of the rotation speed counter is recorded in the end position recording means, and after recording a continuous fixed time (usually 5 seconds) of silence in the response message recording means, the recording of the response message recording ending means is ended.
(2) (hereinafter referred to as recording end means (2)).

In the case of reproducing a response message and sending out a telephone line, when the silence detecting means detects silence for a fixed time (usually 5 seconds) between the response messages, the rotation speed counter counts a fixed time. The response message end position changing means (hereinafter referred to as end position changing means) for re-recording the count before the minute (usually 5 seconds) to the end position recording means, and the count of the rotation speed counter are recorded as the end position. If the number is less than the value of the means, consecutive 5
Silence detection for 2 seconds, when the values are equal, change to continuous 2 seconds of silence detection, and if the value is greater than the value added for a certain period of time (usually 5 seconds), continuous 5 seconds of silence detection And silence detection time changing means for changing the sound detection time again.

[0007]

According to the above structure, after the recording of the response message is started, the recording is ended by the silence detection of the recording ending means (1), so that the recording can be performed without violating the intention of the recorder.
When the response message recording end acceptance means terminates, the recording end means (2) records silence at the end of the message.

Upon detection of silence during response message reproduction, the end position changing means determines the end position, and the silence detecting time changing means changes the silence detecting time by comparing the values of the rotation speed counter and the end position recording means. As a result, after the response message is sent to the line, it is possible to quickly shift to the message recording for the message.

[0009]

Embodiments will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main part of the device relating to the recording, reproduction and line transmission of a response message of an answering machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are flowcharts of the main part. ing.

In FIG. 1, 1 is a telephone line, 2 is a telephone line 1, is connected to a telephone line 1, and is a bell detecting means for detecting a bell signal from the telephone line 1. 3 is a bell signal received by the bell detecting means 2. When it is detected that the telephone line is closed, a telephone line closing means, 4 is a microphone, 5 is a speaker, 6
Is a voice signal control means for controlling a voice signal, 7 is a control means for controlling the answering machine, 8 is a response audio cassette tape (hereinafter referred to as a response cassette tape) on which a response message is recorded, and 9 is A message audio cassette tape (hereinafter referred to as a message cassette tape) for recording the message from the caller, 10 is a cassette deck for driving the response and message cassette tapes 8 and 11, and 11 is a cassette deck. Rotation detecting means for response tape which detects rotation of the cassette tape 8 for response, 12 is rotation detecting means for message tape which detects rotation of the cassette tape 9 for message, 13 is signal from rotation detecting means 11 for response tape Revolution counter for counting the number of revolutions, 14 is the revolution counter for the response message end position 13
The end position recording means for recording the count of the number, 15 is an operation switch for operating the answering machine, 15a is a response message recording button which is also used as a response message end acceptance means, 15b is a response message playback button, and 16 is Silence detecting means for detecting silence of the audio signal from the microphone 4 and the response cassette tape 8 for a certain period of time, 17 finishes recording the response message by the silence detection of the silence detecting means 16, and counts by the rotation speed counter 13. Recording end means (1) for recording a count before the fixed time (usually 5 seconds) in the end position recording means 14 is rotated when the response message recording end acceptance means ends the recording of the response message. The count of the number counter 13 is recorded in the end position recording means 14 and the continuous silent time (normally 5 seconds) is recorded on the response cassette tape 8. The recording end means (2), 19 for ending the recording after playing, detects the silence for a fixed time (usually 5 seconds) between the response messages after the response message is reproduced and the telephone line is transmitted. Then, the end position changing means for re-recording the count before the fixed number of revolutions of the rotation speed counter 13 (usually 5 seconds) in the end position recording means 14, 20 is determined by the values of the rotation speed counter 13 and the end position recording means 14. It is a silent detection time changing means for changing the silent detection time. The operation of the answering machine having the above structure will be described below with reference to FIGS.

First, the recording of a response message will be described. Step 1: When the power supply of the answering machine is turned on, the control means 7 resets the rotation speed counter 13, rewinds the response cassette tape 8 in preparation for recording a response message or calling signal, and makes the tape stand by at the starting point. .

Step 2: When the answering machine receives the response message recording button 15a. Step 11: The voice signal control means 6 records the voice signal of the recording person inputted from the microphone 4 on the response cassette tape 8.

Step 12: In synchronization with the rotation of the response cassette tape 8, the rotation number counter 13 counts the response messages, and the silence detection means 16 starts the silence detection between the response messages.

Step 13: When the response message recording button 15a is pushed by the intention of the recorder while recording the response message (response message end acceptance means). Step 14: The count of the rotation speed counter 13 is recorded in the end position recording means 14. Step 15: A certain period of time (usually 5
Silence for (seconds) is recorded on the response cassette tape 8 and the recording is finished.

Step 16: During recording of a response message, a fixed time that is continuous with the voice signal from the voice signal control means 6.
When there is silence (usually 5 seconds), silence detection means 16
To detect silence. Step 17: The end position recording means 1 counts the rotation number counter 13 at the end of the response message (before silence for 5 seconds).
Record in 4 and finish recording.

By the above operation, the recording of the response message is completed. After the completion of recording the response message, the answering machine is brought into a standby state by the control means 7 after the operation of step 1.

Next, the operation of this answering machine when sending a response message line will be described. Step 3: When the bell detecting means 2 detects the arrival of the bell signal from the telephone line 1, the telephone line closing means 3 closes the line. Step 4: The response message recorded on the response cassette tape 8 is sent to the line by the voice signal control means 6.

Step 5: In synchronization with the rotation of the response cassette tape 8, the rotation number counter 13 starts counting the response messages, and also starts detecting silence between the response messages.

Step 6: When the value of the rotation speed counter 13 is smaller than the value of the end position recording means 14, the silence detection time changing means 20 performs silence detection for a continuous fixed time (usually 5 seconds).

Step 7: When the value of the revolution counter 13 and the value of the end position recording means 14 match, the silent detection time changing means 20 changes the silent detection to a continuous fixed time (usually 2 seconds).

Step 8: When the value of the rotation speed counter 13 is larger than the value of the end recording means 14 plus the value of 5 seconds, the silent detection time changing means 20 continues for a fixed time (normally 5 Change to silence detection for (seconds) again.

Step 9: The silence detecting means 16 is operated for a fixed time.
When the silence (normally 5 seconds) is detected, the end position changing means 19
Terminates the transmission of the response message over the line by re-recording the count before the fixed time (usually 5 seconds) of the revolution counter 13 in the end position recording means 14.

Step 10: The silence detecting means 16 is operated for a fixed time
When no sound (usually 2 seconds) is detected, the line transmission of the response message is terminated and the recording of the message for the message is started.

However, after the response message is recorded, 2 seconds of silence can be detected and the message message can be promptly recorded unless the response cassette tape is replaced or a power failure occurs. Further, when a power failure occurs and the data recorded in the end position recording means 14 is destroyed, the data is recorded again in the end position recording means 14 by the operation of step 9 at the first incoming call after the power failure is restored. It is possible to confirm the end of the response message at the time of the subsequent incoming call by detecting silence for 2 seconds and promptly shift to recording the message for the message.

[0026]

As described above, according to the present invention,
When recording a response message, it is possible to solve the problem of ending the recording against the will of the recorder, and after sending the response message as usual, promptly move to the recording of the message. There is an effect that can be.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main part configuration of an apparatus relating to recording, reproduction and line transmission of a response message of an answering machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the main part of the device relating to the line transmission of the response message of the answering machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the main part of the device relating to the recording of a response message of the answering machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Telephone line, 2 ... Bell detecting means, 3 ... Telephone line closing means, 4 ... Microphone, 5 ... Speaker, 6 ...
Audio signal control means, 7 ... Control means, 8 ... Response audio cassette tape, 9 ... Message audio cassette tape, 10 ... Cassette deck, 11 ... Response tape rotation detection means, 12 ... Message tape rotation detection means , 13
... Revolution counter, 14 ... Message end position recording means for response, 15 ... Operation switch, 15a ... Message recording button for response, 15b ... Message playback button for response, 1
6 ... Silence detecting means, 17 ... Response message recording end means (1), 18 ... Response message recording end means (2), 19
... means for changing the end position of the response message, 20 ... means for changing the silence detection time.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A voice signal control means for controlling a voice signal of a response message recording, a response message recording means for recording a voice signal from the voice signal control means, and an operation of the response message recording means. Rotation detecting means for the response tape for detecting the rotation signal, response message end position recording means for recording the end position of the response message by counting the number of rotations of the signal from the rotation detecting means, and the voice. An answering machine, comprising silence detecting means for detecting silence between voice signals from the signal control means, and response message recording ending means (1) for ending recording of a response message by the silence detection of the silence detecting means. 2. When the response message recording end accepting means terminates the recording of the response message, the count of the rotation speed counter is recorded in the response message end position recording means, and a continuous fixed time (usually 5). 2. The answering machine according to claim 1, further comprising response message recording termination means (2) for terminating the recording after recording the silence for (seconds) in the response message recording means. 3. When the response message is reproduced and the telephone line is sent out, when the silence detection unit detects silence for a fixed time period (normally 5 seconds) between the response messages, the rotation speed counter outputs a fixed time period. 2. An answering machine according to claim 1, further comprising a response message end position changing means for rerecording the previous count (usually for 5 seconds) in the response message end position recording means. 4. When the response message is reproduced and the telephone line is transmitted, the count value of the rotation speed counter is compared with the value of the response message end position recording means. Silence detection is performed, and if the values are equal, change to continuous 2 seconds of silence detection, and if the value exceeds a value added for a certain time (usually 5 seconds), change to continuous 5 seconds of silence detection again. The answering machine according to claim 1, further comprising a silence detection time changing means.