JPH09135287A - Automatic dialing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatic dialing system which obtains address information only by one easy step button so as to surely execute automatic dial call- originating and reduces a storage capacity. SOLUTION: A central control part 21 successively reads out from a dial information memory 22 till desired information is obtained by the plural times of operation of the one easy step button from the dial information memory 22 storing address information based on the number of operation times corresponding to the respective one-easy-step buttons (1) to (N) of an one easy step dial part 12, displays obtained address information on a display part 14 and next, executes automatic dial call-originating based on displayed address information by an automatic dial call-originating part 15 by the operation of a call- originating button 13. On the other hand, the dial information memory 22 is provided with a common dial information memory part 31 storing information common to plural pieces of address information and an individual dial information memory part 32 storing the plural remaining pieces of address information corresponding to the respective storage areas of the common dial information memory part 31.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic dialing system for automatically dialing by operating a one-touch button provided in a communication terminal. Automatic dialing method that can reduce the storage capacity of.

In this type of automatic dial system, by operating a one-touch button on a communication terminal, destination information designated in advance corresponding to the one-touch button is read out, and an automatic dial is transmitted to the destination. This communication terminal includes a multifunctional communication terminal such as a telephone, a facsimile machine, and a computer terminal. In addition, this kind of automatic dialing system can have all the functions in the communication terminal, but the functions are distributed to the button telephone, the private branch exchange, the computer having the communication function, etc. for accommodating and connecting the communication terminal having the one-touch button. You can also do it.

That is, all communication terminals and devices that accommodate and connect the communication terminals and have a communication function are relevant.

[0004]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in this type of automatic dial system,
Since automatic dialing is performed by operating the one-touch button of the communication terminal, only one destination can be specified for each one-touch button. Therefore, although automatic dialing can be performed by the number of one-touch buttons, it is inevitable that the number of destinations that can be automatically dialed is limited in a communication terminal having a small operation area such as a general telephone.

A technique for solving this problem is described in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-335750.

[0006] In this publication, a facsimile machine is exemplified, and the one-touch button is called a one-touch dial key. In this example, a plurality of telephone number lists corresponding to the one-touch dial keys are stored in the memory, and a switching key is provided as a switching means for each of the plurality of telephone number lists. One of the lists is selected to enable access with one-touch dial keys.

With this configuration, the number of destinations that can be automatically dialed is the product of the number of one-touch dial keys and the number of switching keys, and the number of one-touch dial keys is doubled by the number of switching keys. However, it is described that the changeover key may be a dial key using a dial code, and the avoidance of an increase in the number of key buttons is described.

[0008]

In the above-mentioned conventional automatic dial system, a plurality of telephone number lists are stored in the memory corresponding to each one-touch dial key, and one of the plurality of telephone number lists is switched. Although a key is used for selection, since a dial key can be used as this switching key, there is an effect that a multiple telephone number can be selected with a limited number of one-touch dial keys. However, it is described that when the one-touch dial key or the switching key is pressed, the telephone number is displayed on the display unit and is sent to the transmission unit. This configuration has a problem in operation that the telephone number displayed on the display unit is checked, and if the telephone number is incorrect, the transmission unit automatically dials the wrong telephone number.

Further, in this configuration, since the telephone number list is doubled, it is inevitable that the telephone number memory area is also doubled.
For this reason, it is unavoidable to press the memory area for other information or increase the memory.

An object of the present invention is to obtain dial information of a destination only with a one-touch dial key, to ensure automatic dial transmission by eliminating automatic dial transmission to a wrong destination, and to store the destination information. It is to provide an automatic dialing method that can reduce the capacity.

[0011]

The automatic dialing system according to the present invention is a system for automatically dialing with a one-touch button provided in a communication terminal, and stores and stores destination information based on the number of operations corresponding to the one-touch button. A dial information memory, a display unit for displaying a predetermined information on the screen, and a call button for activating the automatic dial call by operating the dial information memory by operating the one-touch button a plurality of times. The destination information is read out and displayed on the display unit, and then the call button is operated to perform automatic dial transmission based on the destination information.

Further, in one of the specific configurations, the communication terminal has a one-touch dial section having at least one one-touch button for requesting a call of the destination information by a push-down operation, and an automatic dial of the called destination information. At least one of the communication terminal and the exchange device accommodating and connecting the communication terminal, which comprises a call button for requesting a call by pressing down operation and a display unit for receiving predetermined destination information and displaying the screen, A dial information memory for storing destination information based on the number of operations corresponding to the one-touch button, an automatic dial transmission unit for automatically dialing a dial code of the destination information, and one one-touch button from the one-touch dial unit. Corresponds to the number of pressing operations of the one-touch button when receiving a request to call the destination information. When the destination information is read out from the dial information memory, predetermined information is sent to the display unit, and when a request for automatic dial transmission is received from the call button, a dial code corresponding to the destination information displayed on the display unit. Is sent to the automatic dial transmission unit.

Further, one of the concrete means of the dial information memory is a common dial information memory unit for storing and storing information common to a plurality of destination information in each of a plurality of storage areas, and the common dial information memory unit. And an individual dial information memory unit that stores and stores the remaining information of the destination information in each of the plurality of storage regions corresponding to each of the storage regions of the common dial information memory unit by the operation of the first one-touch button. After the corresponding common dial information is read out from the storage area, it is switched to the corresponding storage area in the individual dial information memory section and the remaining individual dial information is read out, and the next one-touch button operation is performed. Individual dial information is sequentially read from each storage area of the individual dial information memory unit.

[0014]

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. In the automatic dial system shown in FIG. 1, the number dial section 11, the one-touch dial section 12,
Call button 13, display 14, automatic dial transmitter 1
5, a central control unit (CPU) 21, and a dial information memory 22 are provided, and these are assumed to be provided in the multifunction telephone.

In FIG. 1, the points different from the conventional one are the functional equipment of the send button 13, and the common dial information memory section 31 and the individual dial information memory section 32 provided in the dial information memory 22.

First, the number dial section 11 is the same as the conventional one, which has buttons with numerals and symbols for dial numbers. It is assumed that the one-touch dial unit 12 includes at least one, and in the case shown in FIG. 1, N one-touch buttons that cause the display unit 14 to display the destination information by a pressing operation. Call button 13 is 1
It is assumed that one function button requests the central control unit 21 to perform automatic dial transmission to the destination information which is read out from the dial information memory 22 and displayed on the display unit 14 by the pressing operation. The display unit 14 displays the information received by the instruction of the central control unit 21 on the screen. Automatic dial transmitter 15
Automatically dials the exchange device of the connection destination based on the dial code received from the central control unit 21.

The central control unit 21 functions as a multi-function telephone.
Controls overall behavior. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

The common dial information memory unit 31 of the dial information memory 22 has N storage areas 31 (1) to 31 (N) corresponding to the N one-touch buttons of the one-touch dial unit 12, respectively. . Further, the individual dial information memory unit 32 stores the storage area 32 for each of the N storage areas 31 (1) to 31 (N).
-1 to 32-N respectively and each storage area 32-1
Each 32-N has a plurality of storage areas. For example, the common dial information memory unit 31 stores the area code, and the individual dial information memory unit 32 stores the subscriber number or extension number for the same one-touch button.

Next, one form of the dial information registration procedure of the dial information memory 22 will be described focusing on the function of the central control unit 21 with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. Here, it is assumed that this multi-function telephone is accommodated in a private branch exchange (PABX), the selection number "0" of the office line trunk and the area code "06" are registered as common dial information, and the office number and The subscriber number "789-1234" is registered as individual dial information.

First, when a registrant operates a registration function button (not shown), the central control unit 21
When the registration function button information is received, the reception of "registration" is displayed on the display unit 14 (step S1). Next, the central control unit 21 receives the information of the one-touch button (N) operated by the registrant who saw this display, determines that the one-touch dial is registered, and determines the button corresponding area (N) of the common dial information memory unit 31. Is searched (procedure S
2).

When the common dial information is stored in the button corresponding area (N) (YES in step S3), the central control unit 2
1 is the same one-touch button (N) as the information being stored, 2
The request for the second operation is displayed on the display unit 14.

When the display shows the dial code "0-06", the registrant operates the one-touch button (N) again.
In this case, the central control unit 21 uses the one-touch button (N)
When the same information is received (YES in step S5), the button corresponding area "32-N" of the individual dial information memory unit 32
The first area is searched, and the dial information stored in this area and the request for newly registered individual dial information are displayed on the display unit 14 (step S6).

Since the same one-touch button (N) is repeatedly operated until the blank of this display or dial information to be overwritten appears, the central control unit 21 receives the operation information of the one-touch button (N) each time. , The individual dial storage area of the button corresponding area "32-N" is sequentially moved to display the stored content and the last area is designated (step S7).

Next, the central control unit 21 sequentially accepts the dial code "789-1234" of the individual dial information portion from the number dial unit 11 (step S8), and the accepted dial information in step S7 in the button corresponding area "32-. It is stored in the designated area of N ″ and displayed on the display unit 14 (step S9). The registrant who confirms the registration of the individual dial information on the display ends the registration procedure by operating a predetermined confirmation button, for example, and thus the central control unit 21 ends the operation by the predetermined end confirmation procedure S10.

When the step S3 is "NO" and the common dial information is not stored in the button corresponding area (N), the central control unit 21 displays a request for the common dial information on the display unit 14 (step S11).

The registrant seeing this display can dial the dial code "0-06" of the common dial information from the number dial section 11.
Operate. On the other hand, when the common dial information displayed in step S4 is not "0-06" and it is desired to newly register the dial code "0-06" corresponding to this one-touch button (N), step S5 is " If "NO", instead of the one-touch button (N), "0-0" is set as common dial information.
6 "is accepted. The central control unit 21 accepts the dial information" 0-06 "(step S12), and stores the accepted dial information" 0-06 "in the button corresponding area (N) (step S13). In this case, the stored information is updated by overwriting.In step S13, the central control unit 21
The stored common dial information and the operation request for the next one-touch button (N) are displayed on the display unit 14 (step S1).
4).

Based on this display, when the second operation information of the one-touch button (N) is received (step S1)
5), the central control unit 21 uses the individual dial information memory unit 3
The first area of the button-corresponding area "32-N" of No. 2 is searched, and the process proceeds to step S6 of displaying the dial information stored in this area and the request for the newly registered individual dial information on the display unit 14.

Next, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 together, one mode of operation of the calling function by the one-touch dial of the present invention will be described focusing on the procedure in the central control unit 21.

Destination number "0-06-789-1234"
A caller who intends to make a dial call first pushes down the one-touch button (N). The central control unit 21 receives the push-down information of the one-touch button (N) (step S2).
1) Call the button corresponding area (N) of the common dial information memory unit 31 based on this acceptance information (step S2)
2).

Next, the central control unit 21 reads the common dial information "0-06" registered for the one-touch button (N) from the button corresponding area (N) and displays it on the display unit 14 (step S23). ), The first memory area of the button corresponding area 32-N of the individual dial information memory unit 32 corresponding to the one-touch button (N) is called (procedure S24), and the stored individual dial information is read from the called area and shared. The dial information "0-06" is additionally displayed on the display unit 14 (step S25), and the call button 1
Waiting for the pressing information of No. 3 (step S26).

The displayed individual dial information is "0-06
In the case of -789-1234 ", the caller presses the call button because it is the desired destination number. Central control unit 2
1 receives the push button press information (step S2)
7), dial code "0-06-78" being displayed
9-1234 "is sent to the automatic dial transmission unit 15 to cause automatic dial transmission (step S2).

The automatic dial transmission unit 15 is the central control unit 2.
From 1 the dial code "0-06-789-1234" and the driving of the call are sent, the call information of the exchange at the connection destination is sent, and after receiving the dial tone, the dial code is automatically sent and the calling procedure is performed. finish.

Further, when the step S27 is "NO", the push-down information of the call button 13 is not received, and the push-down information of the same one-touch button (N) is received (step S3).
1) The received central control unit 21 determines the button-corresponding area 3 of the individual dial information memory unit 32 based on the received information.
The memory area next to 2-N is called (step S32), the stored individual dial information is read from the called area, and common dial information "0-
The dial information portion following "06" is updated and displayed on the display unit 14 (step S25), and the process proceeds to step S26.
This process is repeated until the desired dial information is read out and updated and displayed in step S33.

2 and 3, the re-operation is based on a predetermined canceling procedure, which is outside the scope of the present invention.

Next, FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing an example in which the functional blocks shown in FIG. 1 are distributed to the multi-function communication terminal 10 and the switching device 20.

The multi-function communication terminal 10 shown in FIG. 4 is a multi-function telephone having the number dial section 11, the one-touch dial section 12, the call button 13, the display section 14, and the automatic dial call section 15 shown in FIG. There is. On the other hand, the exchange 20 has a central control unit (CPU) 21 and a dial information memory 22 shown in FIG. 1, a multifunction terminal interface 23 for connecting the multifunction communication terminal 10, and a main switch 24. It shall be an exchange.

Information is exchanged between the number dial unit 11, the one-touch dial unit 12, the transmission button 13, the display unit 14, the automatic dial transmission unit 15 and the central control unit 21 via the multi-function terminal interface 23. This technique is well known. The main switch 24 accommodates a multi-function terminal interface 23 for connecting the multi-function communication terminal 10 with a terminal line, and a trunk (not shown) for connecting with a partner exchange through a trunk line, a leased line, a station line or the like. , And is interconnected under the control of the central controller 21. The other functional blocks are as described above and will not be described.

In the above description, the common dial information memory unit and the individual dial information memory unit are divided in the dial information memory, and the information of the corresponding area of the common dial information memory unit and the individual dial information memory unit are operated by the first operation of the one-touch button. Although the first information of the corresponding area of was displayed at the same time to simplify the operation, the button corresponding area of the common dial information memory section was selected by the operation of the first one-touch button,
The button corresponding area of the individual dial information memory unit may be sequentially selected as the individual information area by a plurality of subsequent one-touch button operations. In either case, a plurality of dial information items can be registered and read out by a plurality of operations using only one-touch buttons, and a common dial information portion is provided for each of the individual dial information portions. The capacity can be reduced.

Further, the individual dial information may include the user name, and at least one of the number and the user name may be displayed. Further, the memory capacity can be further reduced by subdividing the common part and providing a plurality of layers of the dial information memory part. In this case, for switching the identification of the memory layer, for example, continuous operation of one-touch buttons, operation of separately provided switching buttons, operation of dial button “#”, etc. may be used together. As a result, the number of one-touch buttons can be further reduced.

On the other hand, in the above description, the dial information memory is divided into the common dial information memory section and the individual dial information memory section, but it may be stored for each dial information without being divided. In this case, although there is no effect of reducing the memory capacity, the dial information can be confirmed before making a call by providing a call button. The call button can be reduced by using the dial button “#” under the condition that the call button is not used for the above switching.

Further, in the above description, the screen display is explained on the display section, but other display means such as a lamp may be used, and other functional blocks are free in terms of function content and distribution / merging as long as the above functions are satisfied. Although the operation procedure has been illustrated and described, the movement, addition, and change of the procedure are also free as long as the above functions are satisfied, and the above description does not limit the present invention.

In the above description, only a multifunction telephone or a private branch exchange has been explained, but other communication terminals such as a facsimile machine, a personal computer communication terminal, etc., and further other exchange equipment such as a key telephone system, a switching center, etc. It is also applicable to.

[0044]

As described above, according to the present invention, the dial information memory for storing and storing the destination information based on the number of operations corresponding to each one-touch button, and the display unit for displaying the predetermined information on the screen. By operating the call button that activates the automatic dial call and the one-touch button multiple times, the desired destination information is read from the dial information memory and displayed on the display unit, and then the call button is operated. It is possible to obtain an automatic dialing method including a control unit that performs automatic dialing based on destination information. With this configuration, after confirming the dial information called by the one-touch button, automatic dialing can be performed by operating the call button, so that a reliable automatic dialing method without a dialing error can be obtained.

Further, according to the present invention, the common dial information memory unit for storing and storing the information common to the plurality of destination information in each of the plurality of storage regions, and the storage regions of the common dial information memory unit respectively. Since an individual dial information memory unit that stores and stores the remaining information of the destination information in each of the plurality of storage areas is provided, it is possible to obtain an automatic dialing method that can reduce the memory capacity of the dial information.

Further, according to the present invention, after the corresponding common dial information is read out from the storage area of the common dial information memory section by the first operation of the one-touch button,
The remaining individual dial information is read by switching to the corresponding storage area in the individual dial information memory section, and the individual dial information is sequentially read from each of the storage areas of the individual dial information memory section by the operation of the one-touch button from the next time. Therefore, it is possible to obtain an automatic dialing method that does not require a switching button other than the one-touch button.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing one form of a registration procedure according to FIG.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing one form of a one-touch dial transmission procedure according to FIG.

FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 multi-function communication terminal 11 number dial section 12 one-touch dial section 13 call button 14 display section 15 automatic dial transmission section 20 switching device 21 central control section 22 dial information memory 23 multi-function terminal interface 24 main switch 31 common dial information memory section 32 Individual dial information memory section

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An automatic dial system for automatically dialing with a one-touch button provided in a communication terminal, and a dial information memory for storing and storing destination information based on the number of operations corresponding to the one-touch button, and receiving predetermined information. An automatic dial system, comprising: a display unit for displaying a screen; and a control unit for sequentially reading out destination information from the dial information memory and displaying the information on the display unit by operating the one-touch button a plurality of times. 2. An automatic dial system for automatically dialing with a one-touch button provided in a communication terminal, and a dial information memory for storing and storing destination information based on the number of operations corresponding to the one-touch button, and receiving predetermined information. A display unit for displaying a screen, a call button for activating automatic dial transmission, and a plurality of operations of the one-touch button to sequentially read out destination information from the dial information memory and display it on the display unit, and then the call button. And a control unit for performing automatic dial transmission based on the destination information. 3. An automatic dial system for automatically dialing by operating a one-touch button provided in a communication terminal, wherein the communication terminal has at least one one-touch dial section for requesting calling of destination information by pressing down operation. A call button for requesting automatic dialing of the called destination information by a pressing operation, and a display unit for displaying a screen upon receiving predetermined destination information, and the communication terminal and the communication terminal are accommodated and connected. At least one of the switching devices to be operated, a dial information memory that stores destination information based on the number of times of operations corresponding to the one-touch button, an automatic dial transmitting unit that receives a dial code of the destination information, and makes an automatic dial transmission; Call destination information from the dial part with one touch button When receiving a request for sending out, the destination information corresponding to the number of times the one-touch button is pressed is read from the dial information memory and predetermined information is sent to the display unit, and a request for automatic dialing is made from the call button. An automatic dialing system comprising: a control unit that, when received, sends a dial code corresponding to the destination information being displayed on the display unit to the automatic dialing unit. 4. The method according to claim 1, 2 or 3,
The dial information memory includes a common dial information memory unit that stores and stores information common to a plurality of destination information in each of a plurality of storage regions, and the remaining information of the destination information corresponding to each storage region of the common dial information memory unit. And an individual dial information memory unit for storing and storing in each of a plurality of storage areas. 5. The method according to claim 1, 2 or 3,
The dial information memory includes a common dial information memory unit that stores and stores information common to a plurality of destination information in each of a plurality of storage regions, and the remaining information of the destination information corresponding to each storage region of the common dial information memory unit. An individual dial information memory section for storing and storing in each of a plurality of storage areas, and the control section controls the corresponding common dial information from the storage area of the common dial information memory section by the first operation of the one-touch button. After reading, the individual dial information memory section is switched to the corresponding storage area and the remaining individual dial information is read, and the individual dial information is individually dialed from each of the storage areas of the individual dial information memory section by the operation of the one-touch button. An automatic dialing method characterized by sequentially reading information.