JPS61100047A - Charging information collecting system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To collect easily charging information by using a control program to record a time data based on line utilizing information comprising a call by an application program and a telegraphic message representing line interruption. CONSTITUTION:When a host processor 1 allows a processing part 7 to execute a call telegraphic message S from an application program PRG 12 to call an opposite station, the telegraphic message S is transmitted to the opposite station 4 from a communication controller 2 via an on-line control PRG 9 and a transmission control PRG 10. When the opposite station 4 returns an acknowledgement signal A, a detection section 17 of the PRG 10 detects the signal A to start a read part 18, which reads the time data T1 from a counter 15 and the data is recorded on a magnetic tape 20 via a write part 19. After the reception of the signal A, the PRG 12 transmits a start request telegraphic message by using an instruction Q. The opposite station 4 receiving it transmits the data D while adding an end signal EOT to its data end. When the PRG 12 receives the data D and detects the EOT, the PRG 12 transmits a line interruption command L. When the detection part 17 detects the command L, the counter 15 records a time T2 onto the tape 20 and allows a printer 21 to print out the line utilizing time.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an improvement in a method for collecting billing information for line usage in an online system.

In online systems, lines are used by a large number of application programs, and it is desired to improve the efficiency of collecting billing information for line use.

[Conventional technology]

An example of the conventional method will be explained with reference to a diagram. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a conventional example. Host process? 1 is connected to a front processor 4 or a terminal 5 via a communication control device 2 and a digital data exchange network (DDX, hereinafter referred to as a switching network) 3.

In the host processor 1, each program in the storage unit 6 is executed by the processing unit 7, thereby performing processing such as data exchange with a partner station.

Application program 12
．． Information is exchanged between the terminal 12' and the other station (for example, the terminal 5).

The application program 12.12' typically consists of multiple tasks (
These task groups operate as TASI() and use the line 13 in a time-sharing manner. Therefore, it is necessary to collect financial information for each task related to line usage, but conventionally, the application program 12 (or 12'λ itself, or the online control program 9) is provided with a charging IP information collection processing means.

[Problems to be solved by the invention] Since the transmission control program IO in FIG. 2 is often read (increased) as shown in Each time a program is added, there is a problem in that countermeasures for collecting bottom-line funds (for example, adding a program) must be taken into account.

[Means for solving problems]

The above problem arises from the fact that the message issued from the application program running under the first program for online control is sent from the communication control device to the line network through the second program for transmission control. In the online system that exchanges information with the other station (・te, other party)...)
the application program having the first 71°C statement 4 and the second message instructing to disconnect the line; The second control program receives a response signal from the partner station called by the first message, and records first time data of the clock counter indicating the first time point; When the second message from the application program is detected, a second message indicating the second time point is detected.
This problem is solved by the billing information collection method of the present invention that records time data.

[Effect]

It becomes possible to collectively collect the usage time of a line used by a plurality of application programs, that is, billing information, using a data transmission control program.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating one embodiment of the present invention.

In the host processor 1, each program under the system control program 8 in the storage unit 6 is processed by the processing unit 7. Therefore, exchange network 3 and line 13
The data exchange performed at the threshold with the partner station (Front Pro 7''!1'4) is actually carried out via the path 14 (shown in confirmation) between the processing unit 7 and the communication control device 2. However, in the following operation explanation, the transmission control program l
A description will be given of a form that is performed directly between O and the communication control device 2. The system control section 14 controlled by the system control program 8 is provided with a clock counter 15, which is constantly operated by the clock pulse CL from the pulse generator 16. Time data T is obtained from .

When calling a partner station (for example, the front processor 4) from the application program 12, first, by executing command S (executed by the processing unit 7, the same applies hereinafter), (synchronization signal SYN + dial number MDNJ It is sent from the communication control device 2 to the other station via the transmission side oblique program 10.The front processor 4 of the other station also responds in response (when No. 6 A is returned, the response signal A is received by the communication controller/7:2 and then sent to the transmission fill master program 10.

When the detection section 17 provided in the transmission side oblique program IO detects the response signal A, it immediately activates the reading section 18. The reading section] 8 reads the time data T1 of the color/return 15 of the 'J Kousakuja 14' into the system and sends it to the writing section 19. The writing unit 19 writes the time data T+ onto the magnetic tape 20 as line usage start time data for the application program 12.

On the other hand, after receiving the response signal Ai, the application program 12 executes the command Q and sends out a start request message 5TRQ. The front processor 4 that received this is attached and sent.

When the application program 12 receives the end signal EOT after receiving the data D, it sends out a line disconnection command LOF by executing the command. This is transmitted to the transmission control program 10 via the online control program 9, and the line use time by the application program 12&'C is stopped.

When the detection unit F of the transmission II l1fll program IO detects this disconnection command LOF, it immediately activates the d removal unit 18.
Activate. The reading section 18 reads the time data T from the counter 15 for t times and sends it to the 1+ inclusion section 19 . The writing unit 19 writes the time data T to the magnetic tape 20 as application program 120 line use termination time data.
The line usage information written on the magnetic tape 201C6 (line 5) is printed out from the printer 21.

As described above, the present invention is designed to allow line usage information (billing information based on line usage time) by an application program to be grasped on a transmission control program.

〔Effect of the invention〕

The present invention has the effect of making it easier to collect billing information for each application program and making it easier to collect billing information.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram explaining one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram explaining a conventional example.
is a host processor, 2 is a communication control device, 3 is a switching network 4
is a front processor, 5 is a terminal, 6 is a recording section, 7 is a processing section, 8 is a system control program, 9 is an online control program, 10 is a transmission control program, 11 is a file transmission program, 12.12' is a Application program, 13 is a line, 14 is a /stem control unit, 15 is a counter 16 is a pulse generation unit, 17 is a detection unit, 18 is a reading unit, 1
9 is a writing section, 20 is a magnetic tape, and 21 is a printer.

Claims (1)

[Claims] In an online system that sends and receives information to and from a partner station by sending a message from an online control program to a line network from a communications control device, the first message calls the destination station, and the second message instructs disconnection of the line. 2, a second control program having a clock counter, a determining means, and a data recording means; The second control program records first time data of the clock counter indicating the first time point, and when detecting the second message from the application program, the second control program records first time data indicating the second time point. 2. A billing information collection method characterized by recording time data.