JPS63242094A - Key telephone system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To record message for various purposes with a desired combination by setting and registering a message having a content in response to the condition to a memory for message recording so as to record it freely. CONSTITUTION:A setting registering means setting and registering the content of a message recording by memories 171-1712, a recording unit 17 having the memories 171-1712 recording a message from a line wire or an extension, and a control means 35 referencing the content of setting registration in the event of causing access request to the memories 171-1712 so as to decide whether the access request is to be allowed and applying address management of the memories based on the content of the message subjected to registration in case of permission, are provided. Thus, in designating the content of the message by the registration, the message of various purposes is recorded selectively by using the memories 171-1712 of the recording unit 17.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a key telephone device that is equipped with a recording unit using a memory and also has the function of an answering machine.

[Conventional technology]

In order to add the function of an answering machine to a button telephone device, a button telephone device equipped with a message sending circuit for reproducing and sending out response messages has been proposed.
Details are disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 1-154398.

That is, in the same publication, a dial signal generation circuit and a message sending circuit using a recording unit are connected to an outside line via a switching circuit, and by switching the switching circuit as necessary, a message is sent from the message sending circuit to the outside line. It is supposed to be carried out.

On the other hand, in recent years, as memory for audio signals has become available at relatively low cost, devices that constitute an advanced sound unit using this memory to chime and reproduce messages have also come on the market.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

However, in either case, response messages and received messages are only recorded in a fixed range, and they merely add the function of an answering machine. It is impossible to select the recorded content accordingly, which causes a problem that is inconvenient in practice.

[Means for solving problems]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention is constructed by the following means.

That is, in the above-mentioned key telephone device, the outside line unit includes a recording unit having a memory for recording messages from the extension line, a setting registration means for setting and registering the contents of the message to be recorded by the memory, and a request for access to the memory. The control means is provided with control means for determining whether or not to permit the access request by referring to the contents of the setting registration when the access request is received, and for performing buttress management of the memory based on the contents of the registered message when the access request is permitted.

[Effect]

Therefore, by specifying the content of the message through setting registration, it becomes optional to selectively record messages for various purposes in the memory of the recording unit.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained in detail with reference to figures showing examples.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the entire configuration, and the main unit (hereinafter referred to as KSU') IK accommodates external lines 21 to 2n, such as central office lines from a telephone office or telephone lines from a private branch exchange. At the same time, a button telephone (hereinafter referred to as 5T) 4t to
4m is connected, and each of the outside lines 21 to 2nd is connected to the communication path switch (hereinafter referred to as TSW) 12 via the outside line interface (hereinafter referred to as LIF) 111 to 11n, while the 'rsW12 and each 5T 41 to 4m are connected to The line 31 to 3m is the telephone interface (hereinafter referred to as TI
F) Connections are made via 13s to 13m, and exchange connections are made between external lines 21 to 2n and 5T4t to 4m and between 5T41 to 4m using cross points such as analog switches or relay contacts in TSW12. It has become a thing.

Note that LIFs 1h to 11m have functions such as detecting incoming calls, closing a DC loop for outside lines, placing calls on hold, and dialing using noise signals or composite audio frequency signals.
SW12 has an exchange connection function between outside lines 21~2n and ST4t~4m and between 5T4t~4m, while TIFl 3s~13m provides a power source for communication via the telephone line for 5T41~4m. , transmitting and receiving data signals via signal lines, and supplying power for control.

KSUl also includes a processor (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 14 such as a microprocessor, and a fixed memory (hereinafter referred to as R
OM) 15 and variable memory (hereinafter referred to as RAM) 16
The CPU 14 executes the program in the ROM 15 and stores predetermined data tI-RAM1.
It will be controlled while accessing G.
Incoming call detection output from LIFl 1s~11n, TIF
Control decisions are made in accordance with the operation data from 5T41-4m via LIFl 11-1
1n, TSV&142, TIF13t~13m
5T4x to 4m are controlled by transmitting control data via TIFl 31 to 13m.

On the other hand, a recording unit (hereinafter referred to as REU) 17 using an integrated circuit memory is provided, and the input/output of REU1 7 is connected via TSW 12 to external lines 21 to 2n or each of 5T41 to
4m, and external lines 21 to 21 are connected according to the control of the CPU 14.
It is responsible for sending response messages to 2n and recording messages received from outside lines 21 to 2n.
As the main power source of the SUl, a commercial AC power source AC is used, which is transformed, rectified, and stabilized in the power supply section (hereinafter referred to as PS) 18, and is supplied as power source E to each section. A power failure detection circuit (hereinafter referred to as PFD) 19 is provided to detect a power failure, and a power failure detection output from this circuit is provided to the CPUI 4, and the CPU 14 performs control in the event of a power failure.

Note that a backup storage battery (hereinafter referred to as BAT) 20 is provided to ensure operation for a certain period of time even in the event of a power outage.

On the other hand, in 5T4t to 4m, a communication circuit (hereinafter referred to as TKO) 31 is connected to a communication line 32, and a signal line 33 is connected to a CPU 14 and a ROM 15° via a transmission circuit (hereinafter referred to as 5RC) 34. Although it is similar to the RAM 1B, a smaller control unit (hereinafter referred to as CNT) 35 is connected 9, a digital display (hereinafter referred to as DGP) 36a in a display circuit (hereinafter referred to as DP) 36, and an indicator light (hereinafter referred to as CNT) 36a. ,
pL) controls 36b and tone generator, amplifier, 5
DGP36a, P according to control data via RC34
1 keyboard (hereinafter referred to as KB) 37
Depending on the operation of the inner dial key (hereinafter referred to as DK) 37a, the automatic dial key (hereinafter referred to as ADK) 37b, the function key for various purposes (hereinafter referred to as FUK) 37e, and the operation of the hook switch H8, these situations Operation data indicating this is transmitted via the 5RC34.

In addition, 5RC34 has a power supply separation function, and the signal line 33
The power supplied from the KSU1 side is extracted through the power supply, stabilized, and then supplied as local power V to each part that requires it.

Therefore, when off-hook is performed on any Sr1, its operation data is received by the CPU 14, and the same goes for key operations in KB379, FUK37 c
The CPU 14 controls the TSW 12 in accordance with the operation of the outside line key or extension key and the operation of the DK37a, and performs an exchange connection, and if the call is an outside line call, a side dial call is made under the control of the selected LIFll. For example, when the DP 36 is controlled for Sr1K on the other party's side, an extension ringing tone is emitted, and the call state is established in response to a response from the other party's side.

In addition, incoming calls from outside lines 21 to 2n are handled by LIF 111 to 1.
1n, and in response, the CPU 14
In order to control the DP 36 of T 4 *~4m and emit an outside line ringing tone, if any 8T4 responds to off-hook, the CPU 14 will control the TSW 12.
control and complete the communication path.

Incidentally, at the same time as these controls, the PL 36b in the KDP 36 is also controlled, and the corresponding lights are turned on.

On the other hand, when REU17 goes off-hook at 5T41-4m and operates the call key in FUK37c, REU17
Unless EUl7 is being used for other purposes, the right to use REUl7 is acquired by the relevant ST4 and the RE
In addition to setting the usage mode of Ul7, the A of the ST4
By operating the DK37b, corresponding control is performed on the REU1-7.

Figure 2 is a front view showing the main parts of KB37.
When the call key 37G of the ADK 37c is operated, the use mode is set, and when it is written on the card 381 provided opposite each key 371 to 380 of the ADK 37b, the use mode is set by operating the key 376. ``Answering record set'' is performed, and by operating the key 377, a ``notification set'' is performed in which a recorded message is simply sent. Each operation of keys 378 to 380 causes
``Erase'', ``Record'', and ``Reproduction'' are controlled for REU17.

However, without operating the call key 370,
By operating each of the keys 371 to 380, automatic dialing of the dial number stored in the RAM 16 corresponding to each of the keys 371 to 380 is performed with a single touch.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the structure of the memory possessed by R)iU17, each of which has a ringing time of 161 sec in standard state S and a recording time of 8 sec in high fidelity state F.
71~171! are provided, and these are divided into three groups of banks 8
The memory 171.17* is divided into 1 to B3, and the response message 00M for 16 sec by the high fidelity state FIC is stored.
Memories 17s and 17a are dedicated to extension messages ME81 to ME8a with sickle time of 8 seconds each in standard state 8. Memories 17++ to 1 are set to high fidelity state F32.
sec pending messages for HME or accepted messages I CMI of 16 sec each according to standard state 8
~I For CMJ, memory 179-1712 is automatically announced for each 12 sec in standard state S ANU1-A
Each memory 17. by the CPU 141C is allocated for the NU4 or for the internal use of the received messages ICMs to I0M similar to the memories 17s to 17g. The CPU 14 controls the address management of 1712 and the registration of settings in the RAM 16 from a specific Sr1 corresponding to the content of the message to be recorded, as well as the recording and playback of various messages in each of these areas. .

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the control situation performed by the CPU 14 when any one of the Sr1s acquires the right to use the REUIF prior to the above-mentioned control. executed accordingly.

That is, the operated item determines "Call key?" 101, and if this is Y (YES), based on the status data in the RAM 16, this 111 Sr1 checks "Off-hook state? J 102, and also If Y, repeat the REUIF call operation, check rugu in use? J103 as in step 102, and store the number of the 8T4 in a predetermined area of RAMI 6 according to the N (No) of this, “Used ST number top set 1
11, thereby setting the use mode of the ST4.

Moreover, when step 103 is Y, the data in the RAM 16 corresponding to step 111 is used.
J 104 is determined, and if it is Y, performs "clear 8T number in use" 112 in correspondence with step 111,
In contrast to releasing the used code, NK in step 104
If the ST
Sends a busy tone to 4.

Regarding the above, when step 102 is N, the corresponding ST4 is "K" as in step 102, "Extension ringing?" 121
and rREU in use? Check J122 in sequence, and if step 121 is Y and step 122 is N, check the ST number in use in the same way as step 111.
After completing the communication path with REUIF, "Recording processing" 1
32, and then set "Recording flag set" 133.
Do the following.

Note that N in step 121 and Y in step 122 are invalid, υ, and the process immediately moves to another routine via "OK" and repeats step 101 and subsequent steps via the other routine.

On the other hand, if step 101 is N, "Off-hook-on-hook? J 141" is determined by comparison with the status data in RAMIa, and if this change is Y, "Extension ringing?" 142 is determined as in step 121. Check and corresponding to step 133 [Suzune middle? J
143 are checked one after another, and if both are Y, the communication path is opened and the ``bell sound cancellation process'' 151 is performed, and then ``7 lag reset during recording'' 152 and ``Clear STT number in use'' 153 are performed. Let's do it.

In addition, in response to N in step 141, the process moves to "automatic dial key processing" 161, and N in steps 142 and 143.
Then, "on-hook processing for other states" 162 and "extension call cancellation processing" 163 are performed, respectively.

FIG. 5 shows the lower routine of step 161, which determines whether the operated item is "auto dial key? J 201," and if this is Y, then in response to steps 111 and 131, "Setting usage mode? J 202 203 is checked in the same manner as in step 102.

Note that when step 201 is N, "Other key processing J2
04, and in response to N in step 202, the process moves to "normal automatic dial key processing" 205.

If step 203 is Y, it is determined whether or not the key 380 is operated by the ``playback'' assigned key'il J 211 K, and REUIF is controlled according to this YK to perform ``recorded content playback processing'' 212. , when step 211 is M, select whether the key 376 is operated ["Answering machine" assigned key? ”22
1 is determined, and according to this YK, "response message playback processing" 223 is performed in the same manner as in step 212, and depending on N in step 221, it is determined whether the key 377 is operated as the "1 notification" assigned key? Judging from ``231,''
In response to Y, "sent message reproduction processing" 232 is performed in the same manner as step 212.

Also, if step 203 is N, then as in step 102, [Off-hook state? Check J 241,
According to Y of this, it is determined whether or not the key 379 has been operated by "1 recording 7 assigned key? J 242 K. If this is also Y, the REU 17 is controlled and a message is sent by the audio signal from the ST4. When step 242 is N, the operation of the key 378 is determined by the ``Delete'' assigned key? ” 252.

When step 251 is N, as in step 221, [“Answering machine” assigned key? After determining J 261, it further determines "Are you in threatening mode? J 262," and if this is N, performs "Set the answering machine" 263, which is the basis for the determination in step 262, and in response to Y in step 262. Then, in correspondence with step 263, ``reset threat code'' 264 is performed.

On the other hand, when step 261 is N, K is
Same as "1 notification" assigned key? J 271 is determined, the YK level of this "Notification mode?" 271 is further determined, and based on the same relationship as steps 262 to 264, automatic announcement ANIJ1
"Notification mode set" using ~ANU, 273
According to YK in step 272, "Notification mode/
Perform "Reset" 2T4 respectively.

Note that steps 263, 264, 273, 214
is executed by setting or resetting each flag in the RAM 1e, and the CPU 14 checks this flag, and if it is set, it records an answering message and an acceptance message, or The recorded notification message is sent to the outside lines 21 to 2n.

Therefore, if you go off-hook and operate the call key 370t-, then operate the keys 376 to 380 of the ADK 37b, step 24? , 252, 263 or 264, 273 or 274, and once the keys 376 to 380 are operated after on-hook, the control of steps 212, 223 and 232 is performed, and many control items are shared by the ADK 37b. It can be easily controlled.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the control situation performed by the CPU 14 similarly to FIG. 5 when the keys 371 to 375 of the ADK 37b are operated. If Y,
Furthermore, check whether keys 371 to 375 are auto dial keys 11 to φ5?
Accordingly, as in step 202, the message “Usage mode setting in progress?
4303 is checked, but if step 301 is N, go to "other key processing" 304, steps 302, 30
3 is N, the process moves to "normal automatic dial key processing" 305.

If step 303 is also Y, it is an access request to the memory of REU 17 j5, and based on the status data in RAM 16, it checks "External line answering call?" 311, and when this is Y, K is r REUB3=ANU? J
312 according to the settings registered in the RAM 16,
REυ17's Punk B3 automatically announces ANtJ 1
~AND, if the settings have been registered for use, step 312 becomes Y, and after determining "Recorded?" 313 based on the status data in RAM 1S, an automatic announcement is made according to this Y "ANU sending process" 314 Then, automatic announcements AMU, .

1. When step 311 is N, step 102
Similarly, the relevant ST4 checks "Off-hook state?" 321, and in response to this, the "1 recording" assigned key of the YK key 379 is operated simultaneously? J 322 and the same as step 312 ([REUB,=ANtJ?
J323 is determined, and if this is also Y, the r ANU recording process 324 is performed in the same manner as step 314.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart similar to that in FIG. 4 when the hold key 382 in FIG.
1, and depending on this YK, check "Off-hook state?" 402 of the ST4 in the same way as step 102, but if step 401 is N, "other key processing" 402 is checked.
Move to 03.

If step 402 is also Y, as in step 202, determine ``Usage mode setting in progress?
rREu in the same way as in step 312 according to Y of this.
B, = HMg? After determining J 413, follow Y of this and send the held message r H in the same way as step 324.
"ME recording process" 414 is performed.

・Also, depending on the NK in step 402, step 31
421 is checked in the same manner as in step 1, and if it is N, the process moves to "Hold key processing in other states" 422, whereas when step 421 is Y, the same as step 413<rREUB Goose=HME? J431 is determined, and depending on Y of this, Kra has been recorded as in step 313? J 432, and in accordance with this Y, execute the held message r HME sending process 433 in the same way as step 314, and control the corresponding LIFll to execute the ``External line hold process - 1434. REU17
The pending message HMI is repeatedly sent from bank BX to the pending outside line 2 in an endless manner.

However, if either step 431 or 432 is N, "normal hold tone transmission" 441 is performed by the melody sound generation circuit provided in the LIFs 111 to 11n.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart similar to FIG. 4 when answering the answering machine and recording an acceptance message in response to an incoming call from one of the external lines 2. Incoming signal changes
? Check J 501, and each time it becomes Y,
``Count processing'' 502 using a counter configured by the CPU 14- is performed to count the intermittent state of the calling signal, whereas when step 501 is N, the process moves to ``other input signal processing'' 503.

Regarding step 502, it is determined based on the count value of the counter whether the calling signal has arrived three times or more? 512, and check the setting registration of each YK bank rB, , n3 according to the settings registered in the RAMI 6.

The result of step 513 is (J, Bs = ICM)
If so, is r ICMX8 recorded for each area? ”
521 in the same way as step 313, and check the N of this
"Application recording processing" 522 of the received message on the premise that
Do this.

Also, if (B or BS = ICM), rl for each area of either bank Bs t or BS
cMx4 Suzune done? J532 is checked in the same manner as in step 313, and on the assumption that it is N, "absence recording processing" 532 is performed in the same manner as in step 522.

On the other hand, when (B = HME, Bs = ANU), recording during absence is impossible, and steps 501 and subsequent steps are repeated.

On the other hand, depending on N in step 512, step 273
In response to "Notification mode? J" Check 541 and follow Y of this to automatically announce ANU.

~ [Notice message sending process] using AMUi 5
42 and sends it to the corresponding outside m2.

Therefore, Mesori 176-171 of REU17! is a pending message HME, automatic announcement ANU@-
In addition to the shared use of the ANUs and the received messages ICM1 to ICM8, the contents of the messages to be recorded can be freely set according to the operating conditions, making it extremely convenient and meeting the requirements of the operator.

However, the configurations in Figures 1 to 3 can be arbitrarily selected depending on the conditions, and in Figures 4 to 8, each step may be replaced with another equivalent step, or the initial sequence may be changed. Replacement,
Alternatively, unnecessary items may be omitted, and the REU 17 may have a larger number of memories 171 to 1712 to record even more types of messages.

Further, the calling operation of the REU 17 can be modified in various ways, such as simultaneous operation with other keys or using special number dialing.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As is clear from the above explanation, according to the present invention, since it is possible to freely record messages with contents according to conditions in the message recording memory by registering the settings, it is possible to record messages for various purposes in a desired combination. As a result, operational convenience is greatly improved, and remarkable effects can be obtained in various key telephone devices.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The figures show an embodiment of the present invention, in which Fig. 1 is a block diagram of the entire configuration, Fig. 2 is a front view showing the main parts of the keyboard, Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the structure of the memory, and Figs. The figure is a flowchart of the control situation. 1e・--KSU (main unit), 21~2n* @#
@ Outside line, 4m-, 4m11 @ 11 @ ST (key telephone), 14...CPU (processor), 1
5... fist ROM (fixed memory), 16 fist... RAM
(variable memo IJ), 17...RgU (recording unit), 17s~IRz...memo IJ, 35...C
NT (control unit), 36...DP (display circuit), 37
...KB (keyboard), 37b-...ADK (
automatic dial key), 37c...FUK (function key), 41@...DGP (digital display), 370...call key, 371-380...
...Key, 382...Intimidation/Hold key.

Claims (1)

[Claims] In a button telephone device, the main device includes a recording unit, and the recording unit is connected to an outside line and an extension line to perform recording and playback operations, the recording unit having a memory for recording messages from the outside line or the extension line; a setting registration means for setting and registering the contents of a message to be recorded by a setting registration means; when a request for access to the memory occurs, it determines whether or not to permit the access request by referring to the contents of the setting registration; 1. A button telephone device, comprising: control means for managing addresses of the memory based on the content of set messages, and one memory is selectively used for a plurality of messages.