JPH11298590A - Telephone set - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To display information relating to a caller side or a called party in a size depending on a state of the telephone set. SOLUTION: When a state detection means 10 detects the arrival of an incoming call, caller information is received via an interface section 3 and stored in a storage means 2. The received caller information is fed to a 1st display means 8 and a 2nd display means 9. A changeover means 11 refers to an output from the state detection means 10 to detect the arrival of the incoming call and to connect the 2nd display means 9 to a display section 7. As a result, the caller information is displayed on a display area of the display section 7 larger than that of the 1st display means 8. When the state detection means 10 detects that a handset 5 is hooked off in this state, the changeover means 11 connects the 2nd display means 9 to the display section 7. As a result, the caller information is displayed on the display area of the display section 7 smaller than that of the 2nd display means 8.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a telephone, and more particularly, to a telephone having a handset to which voice is input or output, a display unit for displaying information, and an operation unit operated when a predetermined input is performed. About.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A telephone equipped with a display device such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is configured to display an input telephone number and a list of telephone numbers registered in advance. ing.

[0003] Recently, with the start of the number display service, it has become possible to display the telephone number, name, and the like of the calling party before taking a call.

[0004]

In a conventional telephone, the input telephone number (information on the receiving side) and the telephone number of the calling side (information on the calling side) are displayed on an LCD or the like for a predetermined time. After that, it is customary that the information is deleted from the screen.

[0005] In addition, when a button operation or the like is performed during a telephone call, information on the calling side and the called side is often deleted from the screen. Therefore, there is a problem in that information on the calling side and the called side cannot be referred to again during a call.

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, there has been proposed a telephone which continuously displays information on the calling side and the called side. However, such a telephone has a problem in that a button input operation is prohibited while these displays are being made, so that a predetermined button operation cannot be performed during a call.

The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and relates to a telephone capable of displaying information on a calling side and a called side on a display device in an easily usable form.

[0008]

According to the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a handset to which sound is input or output, a display unit for displaying information, and an operation unit operated when a predetermined input is performed are provided. Storage means for storing information relating to the called party or information sent from the calling party, and a telephone which displays the information stored in the storage means in a first area of the display unit. 1 display means, second display means for displaying information stored in the storage means in a second area larger than the first area of the display section, and a state for detecting a state of the telephone. A telephone is provided, comprising: detecting means; and switching means for switching between the first and second display means according to the state of the telephone detected by the state detecting means.

[0009] Here, the storage means stores information on the called side or information sent from the calling side. The first display means displays information stored in the storage means in a first area of the display unit. The second display means causes information stored in the storage means to be displayed in a second area larger than the first area of the display unit. The state detecting means detects the state of the telephone. The switching means switches between the first and second display means in accordance with the state of the telephone detected by the state detection means.

[0010] For example, the storage means stores the name and telephone number of the caller sent from the caller. The first display means displays information stored in the storage means in a first area of the display unit. The second display means causes information stored in the storage means to be displayed in a second area larger than the first area of the display unit. The state detecting means detects whether or not the telephone is in a receiving state. The switching means is
When the state detection means detects that the incoming call is being received, the switching means displays information on the called party in the second area. For example, when the state detection means detects that the handset has been taken off-hook, Causes the information on the caller to be displayed in the first display area.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a principle diagram for explaining the principle of the present invention. In FIG. 1, an operation unit 1 includes a dial button, various function buttons, and the like, and is operated when a user inputs predetermined information.

The storage unit 2 stores information input from the operation unit 1 and information transmitted from a communication partner via the interface unit 3. The interface unit 3 converts a data format when exchanging information with the public line 4.

The public line 4 is, for example, an analog line or an I-line.
SDN line. The handset 5 has a microphone and a speaker, and converts a user's voice into an electric signal and converts an electric signal from a call partner into a voice.

When the user is absent and there is an incoming call, the answering machine function unit 6 transmits a predetermined message and then records the message of the communication partner. The display unit 7
For example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and a touch panel are formed in a superimposed manner, and a predetermined input can be performed by operating an icon or the like displayed on the LCD with a finger.

The first display means 8 displays information stored in the storage means 2 (such as information on the called side or information on the calling side) in a first area of the display unit 7. Note that this first region is a region having an area of about 1/25 of the display unit 7.

The second display means 9 displays information stored in the storage means 2 in a second area of the display unit 7. Note that the second region is a region having an area of about ５ of the display unit 7.

The state detecting means 10 determines whether the handset 5 is in an on-hook state or an off-hook state, whether or not the operation unit 1 is operated, whether or not an incoming call is received, and an answering machine function. It detects whether or not the section 6 is in the operating state, and supplies the detection result to the switching means 11.

The switching means 11 appropriately switches the first display means 8 or the second display means 9 according to the detection result of the state detection means 10. The area transition display means 12 performs a transition display indicating that the display area changes when the first display means 8 or the second display means 9 is switched by the switching means 11.

Next, the operation of the telephone according to the present invention will be described with reference to the above principle diagram. Now, assuming that the dial number of the operation unit 1 is operated and the telephone number of the party to be called is input, the input telephone number is stored in the storage unit 2.

At this time, the state detecting means 10
Is detected and notified to the switching means 11, and the switching means 11 switches the connection to the second display means 9.

The second display means 9 displays the telephone number stored in the storage means 2 in a second area of the display unit 7. Note that the second area has an area of about の of the display unit 7 and is displayed in a larger area than the first area, so that the user can easily read the displayed information. It becomes possible.

When five seconds elapse after the dial button is operated, the state detecting means 10 detects this, and
The switching means 11 is notified. The switching means 11 switches the connection to the first display means 8 side. as a result,
The telephone number stored in the storage unit 2 is displayed in a first area of the display unit 7. This first area corresponds to one of the display units 7.
Since the area has an area of about / 25, even when it is necessary to operate the buttons of the operation unit 1 during a call, the field of view is not obstructed and the operation is not hindered. When the display is changed from the second area to the first area, the area transition display means 12 performs a transition display indicating that the area changes, so that the contents displayed in the second area are displayed. Is displayed in the first area.

Further, even when an incoming call occurs, information (telephone number and name) on the other party (calling side)
Is first displayed in the second area. When the handset 5 is taken off-hook, the state detecting means 10
Detects this and notifies the switching means 11,
The switching means 11 switches the connection to the first display means 8.

As a result, since the display position of the information on the transmitting side is changed from the second area to the first area, the information on the transmitting side is displayed in such a size as not to hinder the operation and the visual field. Will continue. At this time, since input from the operation unit 1 is not prohibited, a desired function can be executed by operating a desired button by the user.

Note that such switching of the display area is as follows.
For example, it is also executed when the answering machine function unit 6 starts operating or when the operation unit 1 is operated. As described above, according to the present invention, the information on the receiving side or the calling side is appropriately switched and displayed according to the state of the telephone, so that it is displayed in a large area at the time of receiving a call or inputting a telephone number. If 5 seconds have elapsed since the occurrence of the message, the information on the calling or called party is displayed in a size that does not hinder the operation, and the information is provided in a size according to the user's convenience. Will be.

Next, a configuration example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a principle diagram for explaining the principle of the present invention. In this figure, a handset 5 has a speaker and a microphone, and converts a user's voice into an electric signal and converts an electric signal from a call partner into a voice.

The FAX transmission button 1a is operated when transmitting a FAX. FAX reception button 1b
Is operated when receiving by manual operation. The copy button 1c is operated when using the copy function. The function button 1d is operated, for example, when changing the settings of the telephone.

The dial buttons 1e to 1p are mainly operated when inputting the telephone number of the other party. Display 7
The touch panel is formed by superimposing a touch panel on the LCD, and a desired input can be performed by operating a predetermined area with a finger with reference to the content displayed on the LCD.

In the box 7a of the display unit 7, information on the calling side or the called side is displayed. The call time is displayed in the box 7b. In box 7c,
Displays the current date and time.

The telephone directory 7d is configured to display the name 7f, telephone number 7g, and address 7h of the registered call partner, select the tag 7e, and operate the move buttons 7i, 7j. Thus, it is possible to obtain information on a desired call partner.

The function of the menu 7k can be executed by selecting a desired button. The speaker button 71 is used for hands-free calling (handset 5).
This is operated when making a call using the built-in microphone and speaker without using.

The dial icon 7m is operated when calling the other party in the telephone directory currently displayed on the display unit 7. The buttons and the display unit 7 are arranged on an operation panel of the housing 20.

Next, an example of the electrical configuration of the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG.
The correspondence between the principle diagram shown in FIG. 3 and the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 is shown below.

That is, the storage means 2 corresponds to the memory 35. The interface unit 3 corresponds to the interface unit 30. The answering machine function unit 6 corresponds to the answering unit 37. The first display means 8 includes a CPU 33
It corresponds to. The second display means 9 corresponds to the CPU 33. The state detection unit 10 corresponds to the line control unit 31, the detection unit 34, the timer 36, and the answering machine 37. Switching means 11 and area transition display means 12
Corresponds to the CPU 33.

In this figure, the interface unit 30
Converts information formats mutually when exchanging information with the public line 4. The line control unit 31 transmits and receives a predetermined control signal to and from an exchange arranged on the public line 4, and receives information on the transmitting side.

The audio processing unit 32 performs predetermined processing on the audio signal input through the handset 5 and supplies the processed audio signal to the interface unit 30, and the audio signal of the communication partner supplied from the interface unit 30. Is subjected to a predetermined process, and is output from the speaker of the handset 5 as sound.

The CPU 33 controls each section of the apparatus, and executes a corresponding process when the operation section 1 is operated. The detection unit 34 detects whether the handset 5 is in the offset state and notifies the CPU 33 of the detection.

The memory 35 stores a program executed by the CPU 33. When the CPU 33 performs a predetermined calculation process, the CPU 33 temporarily stores data during the calculation.

The timer 36 generates date and time information,
33. When an incoming call occurs when the user is absent, the answering machine 37 automatically closes the line, transmits a message indicating that the user is absent, and records the message of the other party.

When the speaker button 71 shown in FIG. 2 is operated to perform a hands-free call, the speaker 38 and the microphone 39 convert the voice signal of the other party into voice and output the voice, and also output the voice of the user. The signal is converted into an audio signal and supplied to the audio processing unit 32. Also, the speaker 38
Generates a ring tone when there is an incoming call.

Next, the operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process performed when a call is made. When this flowchart is started, the following processing is executed. [S1] The CPU 33 determines whether or not the handset 5 is off-hook by referring to the signal from the detection unit 34. If the handset 5 is off-hook, the process proceeds to step S3, and otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2. . [S2] The CPU 33 determines whether or not the speaker button 71 has been operated to perform a hands-free call. If the speaker button 71 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S3; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1. Return. [S3] The CPU 33 determines whether or not the dial buttons 1e to 1p have been operated. If the dial buttons 1e to 1p have been operated, the process proceeds to step S5; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S4. . [S4] The CPU 33 determines whether or not the telephone directory has been selected. That is, if the dial icon 7m is operated after the tag 7e and the move buttons 7i and 7j are operated and a desired partner is selected, the process proceeds to step S5,
Otherwise, the process returns to step S3. [S5] The CPU 33 displays information on the receiving side on a large screen. That is, the CPU 33 reads out the information (the name and the telephone number of the other party) on the receiving side stored in the memory 35 and displays it in a predetermined area of the display unit 7.

The display at this time will be described with reference to FIGS. That is, when the handset 5 is on-hook, a display as shown in FIG.

When the dial icon 7m is operated in such a state, a call is made to "Taisuke Akagi" described in the telephone directory. As a result, YES is determined in step S4, and information on the called party is displayed in the box 7n as shown in FIG. In this example, it is indicated that the state of the telephone is “outgoing”, the name of the other party is “Taisuke Akagi”, and that the telephone number is “0426-55-1111”. ing. Note that a telephone-shaped icon displayed at the right end of the box 7n indicates that the telephone is currently in a calling state.

The box 7n has a size of about 1/5 of the entire area of the display section 7, and the box 7a has a size of about 1/25 of the same area. [S6] The CPU 33 refers to the output of the timer 36, and determines whether five seconds or more have elapsed since the dial buttons 1e to 1p or the dial icon 7m was operated. As a result, when 5 seconds or more have elapsed, the process proceeds to step S7, and otherwise, returns to step S6. [S7] The CPU 33 performs transition display to indicate that the display area transitions.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the transition display. In this example, a broken line connecting the box 7n and the box 7a is drawn. In addition, between the box 7n and the box 7a, a box having an intermediate size between these boxes is displayed while sequentially changing its size.
May be shown as an animation. [S8] The CPU 33 displays information on the receiving side in a small screen in the box 7a.

FIG. 8 shows an example of a small screen display.
In this example, "Taisuke Akagi" and "0426-70-2511" are displayed in the box 7a as information on the called side. [S9] The CPU 33 determines whether or not the dial buttons 1e to 1p (or the dial icon 7m) have been operated. As a result, when it is determined that the dial buttons 1e to 1p have been operated, the process proceeds to step S10, and otherwise, the process proceeds to step S11. [S10] The CPU 33 performs transition display to indicate that the display area transitions. This transition display is shown in FIG.
The same display as in the case of is performed. In the case of performing animated display, a state of transition from the box 7a to the box 7n may be expressed. [S11] The CPU 33 determines whether or not the handset 5 is on-hook with reference to the output of the detection unit 34.
Otherwise, the process returns to step S9. [S12] The CPU 33 ends the display. That is, the state of the display unit 7 returns to the state shown in FIG.

According to the above processing, when the telephone set is selected by off-hook of the handset 5 or when the dial buttons 1e to 1p are operated, the information (name and telephone number) on the called side is stored in the box. 7n, 5
After a lapse of seconds, the information is moved to the box 7a, so that the information is displayed in a format that is easy to read according to the state of the telephone.

Next, an example of the operation at the time of an incoming call will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed when an incoming call is received. When this flowchart is started, the following processing is executed. [S21] The CPU 33 refers to the output from the line processing unit 31 and determines whether there is an incoming call. as a result,
If there is an incoming call, the process proceeds to step S22; otherwise, the process returns to step S21. [S22] The CPU 33 displays information on the calling side on a large screen.

That is, the CPU 33 obtains information on the calling side from the line control unit 31 and stores it in a predetermined area of the memory 35, and displays a box 7n on the display unit 7, in which information on the calling side is stored. Display.

FIG. 10 shows a display example in the case where information on the transmitting side is displayed in the box 7n. In this example, it is indicated that there is an "incoming call" in the box 7n, and the name of the other party is "Takeshi Wakasa" and its telephone number is "0426-70-2511". It is shown. At the right end of the box 7n, an icon indicating that the telephone is in a receiving state is displayed. [S23] The CPU 33 refers to the output of the detection unit 34,
It is determined whether or not the handset 5 has been set to an off-hook state. If it is determined that the handset 5 has been set to an off-hook state, the process proceeds to step S26; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2.
Proceed to 4. [S24] The CPU 33 checks the state of the answering machine 37 via the audio processor 32, determines whether or not the answering machine is operating. If so, the process proceeds to step S26. In the case of, the process proceeds to step S25. [S25] The CPU 33 determines whether or not the operation unit 1 has been operated. If the operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step S26,
Otherwise, the process returns to step S23. [S26] The CPU 33 performs transition display to indicate that the display area transitions.

FIG. 11 shows an example of the transition display.
In this example, the box 7n and the box 7a are connected by a broken line, and the information displayed in the box 7a is
The content is the same as that of the box 7n. [S27] The CPU 33 displays information on the calling side on a small screen.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a small screen display. In this example, the information on the calling side displayed in the box 7n of FIG. 10 is displayed in the box 7a. [S28] The CPU 33 refers to the output of the line control unit 31 and determines whether or not another incoming call has been received. If it is determined that another incoming call has been received, the process returns to step S22, and the information on another incoming call is enlarged. The screen is displayed, and otherwise, the process proceeds to step S29.

That is, if the user subscribes to a service that can also accept another incoming call during a call, if there is another incoming call, the determination is YES and the process returns to step S22. [S29] The CPU 33 determines whether or not the call has ended (end call). If the call has ended, the CPU 33 proceeds to step S30.
Otherwise, the process returns to step S28. [S30] The CPU 33 ends the display of the information on the calling side, and ends the processing.

As a result, the display unit 7 is in the state shown in FIG. According to the above-described embodiment, when an incoming call is received, information (name and telephone number) on the calling side is displayed in box 7n, and whether handset 5 is off-hook or the answering machine is activated. Alternatively, when the operation unit 1 is operated, the information is moved to the box 7a, so that the information is displayed in an easily viewable format according to the state of the telephone.

In the above embodiment, the box 7
a and the box 7n are each 1 area of the display unit 7
Although the area is set to about / 25 and about 1/5, it is needless to say that the present invention is not limited only to such a case.

[0056]

As described above, according to the present invention, information on the called side or the calling side can be obtained according to the state of the telephone.
Since two areas having different sizes are appropriately selected and displayed, it is possible to provide information to the user without hindering the operation.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is an external view showing the external appearance of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of an electrical configuration of the embodiment shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process performed when making a call;

FIG. 5 is a display example of a display unit when the handset is on-hook.

FIG. 6 is a display example in a case where information on a called side is displayed in a box.

FIG. 7 is an example of a transition display.

FIG. 8 is an example of a small screen display.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process performed when an incoming call is received.

FIG. 10 is a display example in a case where information on a calling side is displayed in a box.

FIG. 11 is another example of a transition display.

FIG. 12 is another example of a small screen display.

[Description of Signs] 1... Operation unit 2... Storage means 3... Interface unit 4... Public telephone line 5... Handset 6... ... first display means, 9 ... second display means, 10 ... state detection means, 1
1... Switching means, 12... Area transition display means

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A telephone having a handset to which a voice is input or output, a display unit for displaying information, and an operation unit operated when a predetermined input is performed. Storage means for storing the transmitted information; first display means for displaying the information stored in the storage means in a first area of the display unit; and information stored in the storage means. In a second area of the display unit that is larger than the first area.
Display means, a state detection means for detecting a state of the telephone, and a switching means for switching between the first and second display means according to the state of the telephone detected by the state detection means. A telephone characterized by the following. 2. When the first and second display units are switched by the switching unit, the first and second display units are switched from the first region to the second region or from the second region to the first region. 2. The telephone according to claim 1, further comprising an area transition display means for performing a display indicating that the display area transitions to the area of (1). 3. When the state detecting means detects that the input of the telephone number of the receiving side has been started from the operation unit, the switching means controls the receiving side by using the second display means. Is displayed in the second area, and when it is detected that the input has not been performed for a predetermined period of time after the input of the telephone number of the receiving side has been started from the operation unit, the switching means 2. The telephone according to claim 1, wherein said first display means displays information on said called party in said first area. 4. The state detecting means detects that the input has not been performed for a predetermined time period after the input of the telephone number of the receiving side from the operation unit is started, and then detects that the input has been restarted. 2. The telephone according to claim 1, wherein said switching means switches from said first display means to said second display means. 5. When the state detection means detects that there is an incoming call, the second display means displays information on the calling side in the second area, and the state detection means When the means detects that the handset is off-hook, the switching means causes the first display means to display information on the calling side in the first area. The telephone according to 1. 6. When the state detection means detects that there is an incoming call, the second display means displays information on the calling side in the second area, and the state detection means When the means detects that the operation section has been operated, the switching means causes the first display means to display information on the transmitting side in the first area. Item 1. The telephone according to Item 1. 7. An answering machine function, wherein when the state detecting means detects that there is an incoming call, the second display means displays information on the calling side by the second displaying means. When the state detecting means detects that the operation of the answering machine function has been started, the switching means displays the information on the transmitting side by the first display means in the first area. 2. The telephone according to claim 1, wherein the telephone is displayed in an area of the telephone. 8. When the state detecting means detects that there is a new incoming call in a state where the information on the transmitting side is displayed in the first area by the first display means, 2. The telephone according to claim 1, wherein said switching means switches to said second display means.