JPS61157143A - Composite multi-function terminal equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To offer a convenient terminal equipment with multi-function and low cost by combining incorporatedly a computer section, a keyboard, an input device, an output device, various interfaces, a MODEM and a handset. CONSTITUTION:A monitor section consists of a CRT control section 20, a video RAM21, an RFMOD23 and acoustic system units 25, 26, 27 and displays a video image onto an external CRT22. A transmission control section consists of a MODEM IF28, a transmission control circuit 29, a handset 30, an acoustic coupler 31 and a plunger 32 or the like. A magnetic card reader section consists of an interface (IF)35 and a reader 36. A keyboard section comprises an IF10 and a keyboard 11. A remote control section consists of an IF39 and a control section 40. A printer section consists of an IF37 and a printer 38. Then the devices above are constituted incorporatedly.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a composite multi-function terminal device that has various data processing capabilities including personal computer functions and can be used as a multi-purpose terminal device in a general household.

(Background technology) In recent years, electronic devices and digital communication terminals have become smaller, lighter, and cheaper. There were no terminal devices configured for .

(Object of the Invention) The present invention has been proposed in view of the above points, and its purpose is to achieve cost reduction while improving convenience of use and multifunctionality. The objective is to provide a complex multi-functional terminal device that can perform the following tasks.

(Structure of the invention) Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings showing examples.

FIG. 1 is a system block diagram showing one embodiment of the present invention. To explain the configuration in the figure, 1 is a processor (CPU) that has the central function as a computer.
Each circuit block is connected to the system bus 2 (consisting of an address bus, a data bus, control signals, etc.).

Broadly speaking, the overall structure is as follows: ■Computer Department ■Monitor section ■Transmission control section ■Magnetic card reader section ■Keyboard part ■Remote control section ■Printer section ■Parallel interface section ■External bus section [Phase] Power supply section becomes.

Here, the computer section includes the aforementioned processor 1, a ROM 4 in which the basic program of the system is written. Kanji ROM that stores the dot patterns of Kanji 7.
0MO8-RAM (complementary MO8-RAM) that is not erased even in the event of a power outage due to battery 6
5. D-RAM (dynamic RAM)9. D-RAM
It is an essential component for computer functions such as the controller 8.

In addition, the monitor section is a CRTRA controller 8V-RAM
(Video RAM)21. RF modulator 23° sound generator 25. Amplifier 26. It consists of a speaker 27, etc., and is adapted to project images onto an external CRT display 22°, home television 24, etc.

Next, the transmission control section includes a modem interface 28, a transmission control circuit 29. tXX Todo set (handset) 30
, Acoustic Coupler 31. A handset 34 of a telephone 33 consisting of a plunger 32 and the like and connected to a general public telephone line is attached to an acoustic coupler 31 so that data and voice signals can be transmitted acoustically. In addition, the handset 3 on this device side
A plunger 32 that responds to the raising and lowering of the handset 30 is attached to the hook switch portion of the telephone 33 so that the user can make and receive two calls from the public line. In addition, when making a call, by sending an audio frequency dial from the node set 34, operations can be performed without touching the push button dial of the telephone 33.

Next, the magnetic card reader section connects the magnetic card reader interface 35. Consisting of a magnetic card reader 36,
Data entry can be performed by manually moving a magnetic card (not shown) along a guide groove in the magnetic card reader 36 to identify the user of the device.

Confirmation, management, etc. can be performed.

The keyboard section consists of a keyboard interface 10° keyboard 11, which allows manual input of data and commands.

The remote control section is a wireless controller interface 39. Wireless controller 40 colors, infrared rays from wireless controller 40.

A signal is sent out using ultrasonic waves, radio waves, etc., and when it is received by the wireless controller interface 39, the system
It is now possible to carry it on the bus as data.

It consists of a digital printer 38, and is designed to print out appropriate contents according to the user's specifications. Please note that the printer
The interface 37 employs a method in which the print head returns midway when there are continuous blank areas depending on the print content of the print line, thereby achieving a high printing speed and speed ratio.

The parallel interface section is a parallel interface 12. It consists of a joy stick 132, a display element 14, and a switch 15, and the joy stick 13 can be connected from the outside when playing a game or the like. Also,
Display element 14. The switch 15 is provided in the console section of the main body of the apparatus, and is capable of displaying the operating mode and selecting basic functions.

The external bus section is a section where any circuit can be connected to the system bus 2 using the ROM socket 1B.
Basic pack, protocol control pack (RS-
232G), ROM cartridge 1 for game packs, etc.
7.18.19 was the ROM Soke Soto 16 Komiriri small meeting 1. #45 is set to meet hk^ in continuation. This external bus section is also used when connecting to an external floppy disk drive.

The power supply unit includes a power supply circuit 41, and is capable of supplying power to various parts within the device and also to external related equipment.

Further, an interface 3 is provided to receive signals from various sensors for various controls in home automation, etc., and to send out control signals.

Next, Figure 2 shows this device (hereinafter referred to as "DTi HomeD").
"ATA Terminal". ) and the public communication line, 100 is HDT11
00' is another HDT, which is coupled to handseras (34, 34') of telephones 33, 33' by acoustic couplers 31, 31', respectively, and connected to the public telephone line of the telephone office 200. In addition, since a general telephone line is used, NCU 302. A large computer 300 and a telephone 33' connected to a telephone line via a modem 301, and a general personal computer 40 connected to a telephone line using an acoustic coupler 31''.
Mutual communication is possible with 0.

FIG. 3 shows an example of the external appearance of HDTloo, and parts corresponding to those in FIG. 1 are given the same reference numerals. That is, the main body of the device is a tabletop type, and the keyboard 11. Display element 1°4. hand cera)・30. Magnetic card reader 36. A digital printer 38 and the like are integrated.

Further, FIG. 4(a) shows an example of the external appearance of the acoustic coupler 31, which is provided with a rubber socket that connects to the transmitter and receiver of the handset. On the other hand, the manner in which the telephone set 33 is coupled to the handset 34 is shown in FIG. 4(b). Incidentally, all or part of the transmission division circuit 29 and modem interface 28 shown in FIG. 1 may be incorporated into the acoustic coupler 31 to form an acoustic modem. Alternatively, the acoustic coupler may be formed integrally with the main body of the device shown in FIG.

However, HDT functions include: ■Personal computer functions ■Multi-function telephone functions ■Data communication functions ■Application functions using magnetic cards ■Remote control functions ■Various printing functions using a printer ■Video game functions ■Home automation functions, etc. This is the main thing.

Here, the personal computer function is to use a basic pack or the like to perform calculations, processing, execution, etc. using a user program, and display the results on a CRT display 22. This is a function for outputting to a digital printer 38, etc., and is equivalent to a normal commercially available personal computer.

Multi-function telephone functions include speed dial, redial,
Call time display, automatic call reception, phone book display, automatic dialing, etc. Here, the phone book display/automatic dialing means that names and phone numbers are registered in advance, and by entering one or more initial letters of the name, the corresponding name and M phone number will be displayed. The selected phone number will be automatically dialed. When the telephone number is determined by displaying and selecting it on the monitor screen, the plunger 32 attached to the hook switch portion of the telephone 33 moves from the on-hook position to the off-hook position.
When the hook position changes and you are ready to talk, the modem
Interface 28. Transmission control port 1 @ 29. An audio frequency dialing signal is provided to the handset 34 of the telephone 33 via the acoustic coupler 31, which transmits the dialing signal to the central office line. Then, the other party's response is determined by the stoppage of the ringing tone, and after that, it is possible to talk using the handset 30 provided in the HDT.

Next, the data communication function is a function that performs mutual data communication with other DTs or host computers using telephone lines, and when operating as a terminal device for data pace or various service systems. falls under this category. Examples of services include:
Home Shopping, Weather Forecast, Home Banking.

There is sports information, 2 stock information, etc.

The operation when connecting to the other party's line is the same as the telephone function described above, and after the line is connected, processing is performed interactively according to a predetermined program and protocol.

In addition, when there is an incoming call from the other party, the incoming call is detected by the ring tone, and the plunger 32 operates to stop the telephone 33.
goes off-hook and can automatically connect to the line even when unattended. Note that if the transmission control circuit 29 and the HDT main body are powered separately and the main body side is automatically turned on after receiving a call, there is no need to keep the power on unnecessarily. Furthermore, if the call is not a data transmission but an incoming call from a human being, a reply indicating that the caller is not present is made, for example, by making an oscillation sound or using voice synthesis.

Next, what is the application function using a magnetic card?
This is a function to limit the number of users of DT to specific persons, and to apply it to credit services using cards. In other words, the main body of the HDT has a magnetic card League 36.
is provided, and its input signal is directly connected to the system bus 2 through the magnetic card league interface 35, so that it is possible to incorporate data input using the magnetic card into the operation as appropriate.

The remote control function is a function that allows the HDT to be operated remotely, and it is possible to send appropriate commands without contacting the HDT by operating keys on the wireless controller 40.

The printer function includes printing in normal personal computer functions, but it can also be used for facsimile, telex, etc. using telephone lines. .

As for the video game function, in addition to using a game program using a ROM pack, it is also possible to select and play a wide variety of complex games under the control of a host computer using a telephone line. Furthermore, a joy stick 13 is used during games.

The home automation function is a function that automatically controls electrical devices in the home, and it inputs various sensor signals through the interface 3 and sends control signals depending on their status. It is also possible to perform control from a remote location.

(Effects of the Invention) As described above, in the composite multi-function terminal device of the present invention,
A computer section, input devices such as keyboards and magnetic cards, output devices such as printers and display elements, various interfaces, and a modem that acoustically transmits data and voice signals to telephones connected to public telephone lines. , and a handset for making telephone calls via this modem are integrated, so that a multi-functional and convenient terminal device can be provided at a low cost.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figure 1 is a system block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a diagram showing the connection relationship between the device (HDT) of the present invention and a public telephone line, and Figure 3 is an example of the external appearance of the HDT. FIG. 4(a) is a perspective view showing an example of the external appearance of an acoustic coupler, and FIG. 4(b) shows a telephone and an acoustic coupler. It is a diagram showing the connection with Kabra. 1...Processor, 2...System path, 3...Interface, 4...ROM
, 5...0MO3-RAM, 6...Battery, 7...Kanji ROM18...D-RAM
Controller, 9...D-RAM, 10...
... Keyboard interface, 1] ... Keyboard, 12 ... Parallel interface, 13 ... Joystick, 14 ...
...Display element, 15...Switch, 16...
・ROM socket, 17゜18, 19...R
OM cartridge, 20...CRT controller, 21...V-RAM122...CRT display, 23...RF modulator, 24-
・Home television, 25...Sound generator, 26...Amplifier, 27...
Speaker, 28..., modem interface, 29
...Transmission control circuit, 30...Handset, 31...Acoustic coupler, 32...
Plunger, 33...Telephone, 34...Handseller l-135...Magnetic card league interface, 36...Magnetic card reader, 370
．． Printer interface, 38°゛°°°digital printer, 39... Wireless controller interface, 40... Wireless controller, 41... Power supply circuit (a)

Claims (1)

[Claims] A computer section, input devices such as a keyboard and magnetic card reader, output devices such as a printer 3 display element, various interfaces, and a modem that acoustically transmits data and voice signals to a telephone connected to a public telephone line. and a handset for making calls via this modem.