JPS6298949A - Automatic dialing set - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent erroneous inputs of telephone number information from being caused by providing a handwritten input equipment, using a microcomputer or the like to process the telephone number information inputted thereto and dialing a telephone number automatically based on the processed signal. CONSTITUTION:The microcomputer 5 functioning as a processing unit judges the numerical information in the handwritten input equipment 4 subjected to a handwritten input, the numerical information is sent to a telephone dialing set 6, where the information is converted into a pulse train, which is dialed automatically from a telephone line. Thus, the telephone user hooks off a handset 3 and makes an automatic dial by only tracing a required telephone number or the like on the surface of the handwritten input equipment 4 by a pencil or a finger tip. In case of the dialing in the conventional mode, the handset 3 is hooked off, the button on a keyboard 2 is operated to input a desired telephone number. Thus, the possibility of mis-dialing is decreased and the convenience for a visually handicapped person and for the use under a dark environment is attained.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an automatic telephone calling device, and particularly to an automatic telephone calling device that reads telephone number information written on a handwritten input device and automatically makes a call. be.

[Conventional technology]

As is well known, conventionally there are two types of telephones: a dial type and a button type.Inputting telephone number information when making a call is done by turning the dial of the required number and pressing the button. When it comes to buttons, a call is made by pressing the required number of buttons.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

However, in the case of conventional type telephones such as those mentioned above, 1. For example, in the case of a dial type, the number 0 (zero) and larger numbers are arranged in the direction where the rotation angle of the dial is greater. Therefore, it takes time to operate the dial, and it also takes time to automatically restore the dial rotation.
There was a psychological resistance.

In addition, due to the recent trend towards miniaturization of telephones in both the dial type and the square type button type, the distance between adjacent dial numbers and the distance between each button type is close, leading to the risk of input errors. This had the disadvantage that it resulted in a wrong call, resulting in a waste of time and money.

Furthermore, it is extremely inconvenient for visually impaired users to input telephone numbers because the positions of the dial numbers and buttons are unclear. This was also true when normal people used telephones in dimly lit environments.

The present invention was made in consideration of the actual situation of conventional telephones as described above, and it is possible to ensure the input of telephone number information to prevent mistakes from occurring, and it is also suitable for people with visual impairments and in dark environments. The aim is to provide a handwritten input-type automatic telephone calling device that can be operated with confidence.

[Means for solving problems]

For this reason, in the present invention, a handwriting input device using a pencil or a finger is provided, the telephone number information inputted to this device is processed by a microcomputer, etc., and a telephone call is automatically made based on this processed signal. The purpose of the present invention is to achieve the above object by configuring the system so that it can be used.

[Effect]

With the above configuration, phone number information can be entered by hand, reducing input errors, and since it does not rely on dialed numbers or buttons, it can be used even by visually impaired people or in dark environments. can.

[Example] The present invention will be described below based on the drawings of the example. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a handwritten input type telephone according to the present invention, showing an example of a format in which a handwritten input device, an automatic dialing device, etc. are integrated. 1 is a telephone set, 2 is a button type keyboard, 3 is a telephone handset, and a handwriting input device 4 is disposed on the right side of the keyboard 3.

FIG. 2 shows an example of a circuit configuration block diagram of the telephone 1. P is used to write necessary telephone number information on the surface of a pressure-sensitive handwriting input device 4 using conductive rubber or the like. indicates a pencil or fingertip, etc.

The handwritten numerical information in the handwritten input device 4 is judged by the microcomputer 5, which is a processing device, and this numerical information is sent to the telephone transmitting device 6, where it is converted into a pulse train. The phone line is configured to make calls automatically.

Therefore, the telephone user must use the handset 3
Simply by removing the handwriting input device 4 and writing (tracing) the required telephone number digits with a pencil or fingertip, etc., a call can be made automatically.

If the user wishes to make a call in the conventional mode, he/she may take off the receiver handset 3, operate the buttons on the keyboard 2, and input the desired telephone number.

FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of another embodiment of the circuit configuration, in which a memory device 17 is added to the embodiment (FIG. 2). In the memory 7, one individual's name (or a predetermined code may be used) and the corresponding telephone number are registered/stored in advance using the handwritten input device 4, and when making a call, the user removes the handset 3, and By tracing the pre-registered personal name (or predetermined code) of the other party on the surface of the handwriting input device 4, the microcomputer 5 judges the input information and searches the memory 7 for the corresponding telephone number, Only the numerical information is sent to the telephone transmitter 6, where it is converted into a pulse train, and then
Calls are made automatically from the telephone line.

Of course, even in this case, it is possible to make a call using the conventional mode.

Furthermore, although the above embodiments have been described in the case of the push-button type telephone 1 shown in FIG. 1, it goes without saying that the present invention can also be applied to the case of a dial type telephone.

[Other Examples]

FIG. 4 shows a second embodiment in which the automatic telephone calling device with handwriting input device according to the present invention and a conventional regulated telephone device can be used simultaneously.

8, the same (equivalent) components as in the previous embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanation will be omitted. An automatic telephone calling device with a separate handwriting input device is connected to a telephone set 9 and a terminal device 10 through respective cords. The terminal device 10 is provided with a changeover switch 11 having an OP position and a position, and when the switch knob is set to the OF side as shown in the figure, the automatic telephone calling device 8 with handwriting input device and the telephone set are connected. 9 are connected in series and connected to a telephone line. Further, when the switch knob is set to the on position, the telephone set 9 is connected alone to the telephone line, and the telephone set 9 is configured to be able to make a call in the conventional mode.

When using the telephone transmitting device 8 with handwriting input device, set the changeover switch to the OP side and input the necessary telephone number information into the handwriting input device 4 with the handset 3 removed from the telephone set 9. input. As a result, an automatic call is made using the same operation sequence as described above. Furthermore, if the telephone number is input by operating the keyboard 2 without using the handwriting input device 4 in this state, the call will be made in the same way as usual.

In addition, when using the telephone 9 alone in the conventional mode,
As described above, the changeover switch 11 may be set to the on position and the dial 12 may be used to make a normal call.

It is obvious that the present invention can be applied even if the dial type telephone of this embodiment is a pushbutton type.

Furthermore, in each of the embodiments described above, the handwriting input device 4 has been described using a pressure-sensitive method using conductive rubber or the like as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this.

It should be noted that each elemental device constituting each circuit block in FIGS. 2 and 3 can be easily constructed using existing conventional techniques, and therefore detailed explanation is omitted.

[Further examples]

In addition, in order to confirm the numbers input into the handwriting input device when a person with a disability or when making a telephone call in a dimly lit environment, the handwriting input device is equipped with an audio output device, and the number input into the handwriting input device is confirmed. may be output as audio.

Further, in order to confirm the numbers inputted to the first handwritten input device even in normal use, the first handwritten input device may be provided with a display device to display the numeric string inputted to the first handwritten input device.

In addition, handwriting input devices are used for visually impaired people.
Instead of inputting numbers, the handwriting input device and the microcomputer may be provided with a Braille input function, and the Braille input may be detected on the dial signal line.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, according to the present invention, since the telephone number information is handwritten and the call can be made automatically, the possibility of making the wrong call is reduced, and time and telephone charges can be saved. In addition, it has become convenient for use by visually impaired people and in dark environments.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a handwritten input type telephone according to the present invention, FIGS. 2 and 3 are block diagrams of two embodiments of the circuit configuration, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the handwritten input type telephone according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the handwritten input type telephone according to the present invention. 1.9...Telephone 2...Keyboard 4...Handwriting input device 6...Telephone transmitting device 8...With handwriting input device Automatic telephone calling device! /L-p H Block diagram 1st row 2nd figure 22 Practical example

Claims (1)

[Claims] A handwriting input device, an information processing means for processing telephone number information input from the handwriting input device, and a telephone transmission means for making a telephone call based on the processing performed by the information processing means. An automatic telephone calling device characterized by: