JPS6258762A - Telephone control destination display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To manage centralizingly and automatically destination information or the like by providing a line adaptor, a destination display section, an external interface section and a system control section controlling them so as to utilize a telephone line and to input a data from an optical location. CONSTITUTION:A device main body 1 consists of a system control section 2, a keyboard section 3, a line adaptor 4, a destination display section 5, an external interface section 6 and a power supply section 7. The destination display panel information is sent by using a pushbutton signal (PB signal) via a telephone line from a telephone set at the visiting place or in a company, the information signal is received by the line adaptor 4, the system control section 2 analyzes the data and displays the result on a destination display section 5. In sending the PB signal, a guidance message by the voice synthesis is sent to the telephone line from the line adaptor 4 and the operator sends the PB signal according to the guidance message. Further, simple indicators 8A, 8B, 8C are placed on a desk to monitor the destination display panel information for one person and fitted as required via the external interface section 6.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Denominator) The present invention is a telephone control destination display device that inputs data from any location using a telephone line and centrally displays destination information, etc. Regarding.

(Background of the Invention) Recently, office automation has progressed, and office environments have been rapidly improved.

However, the current situation is that the management of the presence or absence of people who make up an office, as well as the management of destination information, etc., is not automated, which sometimes causes problems in the flow of work.

The present invention has been proposed in view of these points, and is
A telephone that is suitable for modern office environments, allows you to input data from any location using a telephone line, and allows you to centrally and automatically manage destination information, etc.
The purpose is to provide a control destination display device.

(Disclosure of invention) DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to drawings showing embodiments.

In addition, in the following, "destination display board information" refers to the following status information (main status information, secondary status information)
2. This refers to destination information and return to work information.

Main status information Secondary status information Destination information
Returning to work and dying of emotion ↓ ■
↓ ↓ Now, FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of the telephone control destination display device of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 indicates the main body of the apparatus, system control section 2. Keyboard section 32 Line correspondence section 42 Line destination display section 5. It is composed of an external interface section 6 and a power supply section 7. Furthermore, simple displays 8A, 8B, and 8C and another display system 9 can be connected to the external interface section 6.

Then, a button signal (hereinafter referred to as "rPB signal") is transmitted from a telephone outside the office or from a telephone (button phone, or a dial/pulse telephone with a button signal oscillator added) via a telephone line.
The destination display board information is sent out, this signal is received by the line correspondence section 4, the data is analyzed by the system control section 2, and the data is displayed on the destination display section 5. Note that when transmitting PB4M, a guidance message by voice synthesis is transmitted from the line response section 4 to the telephone line, and the operator can transmit the PB signal according to the guidance message. In addition, simple displays 8A, 8B,
8C is placed on a desk to monitor destination display board information for one person, and can be attached via the external interface section 6 as necessary. Furthermore, data can be transmitted to other systems 9 such as an officer attendance/exit display, and display can be performed by receiving display information such as officer attendance/exit information.

Figure 2 shows Figure 1 in more detail.
The configuration and functions of each part will be explained.

0 System control unit 2 This block is the core part of the telephone control destination display device, and includes: ・Microprocessor (CPU) 21 ・Alphabet character generator 23 ・Calendar clock module 24 ・Memory (RAM) 25 ・Memory (ROM) ) 26 ・Battery 27 for power bank up. Note that 22 is an internal bus.

Therefore, the main functions of this system control section 2 are: - Control of the line handling section 4 (control of the line such as completion of two incoming calls, control of reception of PB signals, control of message sending by voice synthesis, etc.) A function to receive destination board information from a telephone line.

■Function to create display data based on the received destination display board information and send this display data to the destination display section 5.

■When an event such as an officer attendance/exit display, which is an optional service, occurs, data is received from other display systems 9 such as the executive attendance/exit display 91 via the external interface section 6, and display data is created. Function to send to destination display section 5.

■Function to send display data to the simple displays 8A, 8B, and 8C via the external interface section 6 when an event for simple display display, which is an optional service, occurs.

There is.

On the other hand, the kanji character generator 23 generates a kanji font used to display the final alphabet in the destination display section 5.
It is for outputting data.

Further, the calendar clock module 24 is used to create data for displaying the date, day of the week, time, etc. on the destination display section 5, and the data is displayed on the destination display section 5 as display data along with the destination display board information. It is something that is sent out.

A power backup battery 27 is connected to the calendar clock module 24 and the memory 25 to prevent the clock from going out of order even if the commercial power supply is interrupted, and to protect the display data stored in the memory 25. , the previous display can be reproduced after commercial power is restored.

0 Keyboard section 3 This block is for inputting management data such as passwords into the system control section 2, and includes: ・Parallel interface (PIO) 3 data keys 32 ・Function keys 33 ・Keys It is equipped with a select LED 33a and a buzzer 34. Detection of key press is data key 32
By applying a key scan signal to the function key 33 and analyzing the key scan data, it is determined which key has been pressed. Furthermore, when a key press is detected or an incorrect operation is performed, a confirmation sound or an erroneous operation alarm sound is emitted from the buzzer 34, and the function key 33 is also configured to select the key that was pressed. LED
33m is illuminated to allow for accurate and easy operation.

The keyboard section 3 is used for: ■ Registration and confirmation of different passwords for each display user ■ Setting initial values for the calendar clock module 24 ■ Registration of optional services ■ Registration of destination names for display ■ Names of executives for display, This is a process such as registering a role name.

0 Line Corresponding Unit 4 This block is a part that interfaces with the telephone line, and is composed of: - converter 41 - line interface section 42 - PB4@ signal receiving section 43 - voice synthesis section 44 - line control section 45. Note that the type of telephone line to be interfaced does not matter, and may be any of NT'r@ lines, PBX lines, key tele lines, etc.

Conversion? 1j41 is the demarcation point between the telephone control destination display device body 1 and the telephone line, and is used to manually/automatically switch the contact to the independent telephone @10 side in the event of a display failure or commercial power cutoff.

The line interface section 42 is a section directly connected to the telephone line via the converter 41, and has the following functions. In other words, ■A function that detects incoming calls by receiving ringing signals sent from the telephone line.

- After detecting an incoming call, a function that sends an incoming confirmation signal to the microprocessor 21 of the system control unit 2 and responds to the telephone line according to the order from there.

■Function to connect/disconnect the voice synthesis unit 44 and the telephone line according to orders from the microprocessor 21 of the system control unit 2, and to send/stop sending guidance messages.

(2) A function to disconnect from the telephone line according to an order from the microprocessor 21 of the system control unit 2 after communication is completed.

It is.

Next, the PB signal receiving section 43 has the following functions.

■Receives the PB signal from the telephone line and receives the code data (θ
~9. Function to convert to #, *).

■Function to notify the microprocessor 21 of the system control unit 2 of code data reception and send out the code/data.

Next, the speech synthesis section 44 has the following functions.

■Microprocessor 2 of system ff1lJN unit 2
A function that receives orders from 1 and generates corresponding message data.

■A function that converts message data, which is a digital signal, into an analog signal (voice).

■A function that amplifies the converted analog signal to a specified sound pressure level and sends it to the telephone line.

Next, the line control section 45 has the following functions.

■Function to send a food receipt confirmation signal to the microprocessor 21 of the system control unit 2.

(2) A function that receives an order from the microprocessor 21 of the system control section 2 and performs predetermined control over the line interface section 42.

0 line destination display section 5 This block is a section that performs display based on the display data sent from the system control section 2, and is composed of a display section basic module 51 and a display section addition module 52, depending on the number of people in the office. It uses a building block system that allows the number of display module additions to be increased or decreased.

In addition, the display unit basic module 51 -Display control section 51a -Display section 5T.

The display control section 51a of the display basic module 51 controls the display section 51b2 and the display section additional module 52.
The display is now controlled.

The display control unit 51a receives a display order from the microprocessor 21 of the system control unit 2, and provides display data to a desired display location based on display address information in the order.

The display section is composed of a plasma display, and displays 16 x 1B dots of Kanji characters.

Specific display contents include: display of date 0, day of week 2 and time; destination display board information; and display of officer arrival and departure information (optional). Note that the display of the date and time of the day of the week in ■ and the information display of officer attendance and departure of Since it is not used, the date of ■
It is also used to display the day of the week and two times, and when displaying officer attendance and departure information, the information is displayed in place of the date and day of the week and two times.

3 and 4 show examples of the appearance of the destination display section 5, and FIG. Figure 3 (b) shows a screen displaying 16 people, which is also housed in a wall-mounted case 11', but with a smaller number of people displayed, and Figure 4 (a) shows a screen displaying 32 people (maximum ) and FIG. 4(b) are also housed in a stationary type flex panel 12', but display 16 people, which is a smaller number of people. Note that there are no restrictions on design or size.

) The block in the external interface section is provided as option 1. Simple display 8
This is a part that interfaces with other display systems 9 such as people, 8B, 8C, and an officer attendance/exit display 91, and is composed of: - A simple display interface part 61 - An attendance/exit display interface part 62.

The simple display interface unit 61 receives a simple display display order from the microprocessor 21 of the system control unit 2, and sends display data to the intended simple display based on the address information in the order. The simple displays 8A, 8B, and 8C are connected by a data transmission line and installed within a distance of 1.5 km.

In addition, the attendance/exit display interface unit 62 receives an officer attendance/exit display order from the executive attendance/exit display 91, thereby
It instructs the display data to be sent to the executive attendance display part (which shares the calendar time display part) of the destination display part 5, and sends the sent display data to the microprocessor 21 of the system control part 2.

0 Power Supply Unit 7 This block is a part for inputting commercial power (AClooV) and obtaining the required DC voltage. A keyboard section 31, a line support section 4, a main power supply section 7 that supplies power to the external interface section 6, and a destination display section 5.
and a display section power supply section 72 that supplies power to the display section. Further, the power switch SW is connected to both circuit sections, so that it can be activated with a single switch. The reason why the power supply section 7 is divided into two is to isolate the destination display section 5 and the logic circuit system other than the destination display section 5.

The operation of the embodiment will be explained below.

The operation of inputting data from a telephone outside the office or from a telephone in the office is performed as follows.

Note that the telephone ζ is limited to those that can send out PB damage signals.
A telephone or a dial pulse telephone equipped with a PB signal oscillator can be used. Under breath, ■, ■...
- indicates human operation, and → indicates the corresponding circuit operation.

■Telephone Control Make a call to the telephone number or extension number assigned to the destination display device.

The line interface section 42 of the single-line correspondence section 4 detects the incoming call from the ringing signal, notifies the microprocessor 21 of the incoming call via the line control section 45, and automatically responds.

→ A voice synthesizer 44 is connected to the telephone line through a line interface 42, and a predetermined guidance message is sent out by voice synthesis according to an order from the microprocessor 21.

■The operator follows the guidance message and sends out a PB signal containing a password for identifying the individual, a code for selecting a process, a code for indicating the destination, a time to return to work, etc.

→It is converted into PB flaw signal code data by the PB signal receiving section 43 via the telephone line, and then sent to the microprocessor 21.
is input.

→The microprocessor 21 analyzes the input data, and if the password matches the registered one, display data creation processing is performed, and if the password does not match the registered one, the display data is created. Send a guidance message asking you to enter your password again.

■ Complete the input of the specified data and end the call (go on-hook).

→The microprocessor 21 monitors the PB code reception interval, so it waits for a certain period of time (20 seconds).
If the PB code is not received after this time, it is determined that the call is complete, and an order is sent to the line control unit 45 to disconnect the telephone line, and at the same time, the created display data is stored in the memory 25. After that, the destination is displayed on the destination display section 5.

Processes that can be performed with commands from the telephone include: inputting and displaying destination display board information, inputting, clearing displayed destination display board information, displaying destination display board information on a simple display, and executing diagnosis. Processing is performed by inputting a predetermined code or password from a telephone as a PB signal.

(Effects of the Invention) As explained above, the present invention includes a line response unit that is connected to a telephone line and performs automatic response, sending out guidance messages, and receiving button No. A destination display section that displays calendar clock information, an external interface section that interfaces with other display systems or a simple display provided as necessary, and controls the above-mentioned line correspondence section, destination display section, and external interface section. Equipped with a system control unit and a keyboard unit for inputting management data into the system control unit, data can be entered from any location using a telephone line, and destination information can be centrally and automatically entered. It is effective to be able to provide a destination display device that can be managed visually and is suitable for office environments that are office automation systems.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of one embodiment of the telephone control destination display device of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of each part of FIG. 1 in more detail, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the outside of the display unit. 1... Device body, 2... System control section, 3. Keyboard section, 4... Line support section, 5... Destination display section, 6... External interface section, 7. Power supply Department,
8 people, 8B, 8C...Simple display, 9...Other display systems'/Zoxin gl Figure 4 Procedure Nem official book (book) December 6, 1985 2, Name of invention Telephone・Control destination display 8M 3. Relationship with the person making the amendment Patent applicant name Name NEC System Construction Co., Ltd. 4. Representative
Director 160 Address 7-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo ()-13
No. Enami Building 5th Floor (1) "Claims" and "Detailed Description of the Invention" columns in the specification (2) Drawing 6, content of amendments (1) As attached "Range" should be corrected to read "Humanities". [A line response section that is connected to a telephone line and performs automatic response, sends out guidance messages, and receives button signals, a destination display section that displays destination display board information and real-time calendar clock information, and other display systems or an external interface section that performs an ink interface with a simple display provided accordingly, a system control section that controls the above-mentioned line correspondence section, destination display section, and external interface section, and a keyboard section that inputs management data to the system control section. A telephone control destination display device comprising: 2. In the fourth line of page 2 of the specification, the phrase ``Office OA conversion'' is corrected to ``rOA conversion.'' 3. In the fifth line of page 6 of the specification, the phrase "destination display board information" is corrected to "destination display board information and simple display information, etc."

Claims (1)

[Claims] A line response section that is connected to a telephone line and performs automatic response, sending out guidance messages, and receiving push button signals, a destination display section that displays destination display board information and real calendar/clock information, and other display systems or An external interface unit that interfaces with a simple display provided as necessary, a system control unit that controls the line corresponding unit, destination display unit, and external interface unit, and a keyboard that inputs management data to the system control unit. A telephone control destination display device comprising: