KR19990026404A - Auto Speed Dialing Method - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, in a communication terminal device such as a facsimile or a telephone, in a speed dial mode, if a user key-in a phone number up to a different first digit from among registration numbers which are telephone numbers registered in the speed dialing memory by key input, speed dialing is performed. The present invention relates to an automatic speed dialing method of the present invention in which a telephone number registered in a memory is sequentially compared from a first digit number so that a rear digit telephone number for a registered number to be searched is automatically searched.

According to the present invention, there is an advantage that a user can easily search for a desired registration number without registering an identification label while registering a telephone number in the speed dialing memory. In particular, it is even more effective if the leading digit of the desired telephone number can be easily distinguished from other registration numbers.

Description

Auto Speed Dialing Method

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an auto-shorted dialing method of a communication terminal device. The present invention relates to a communication terminal device such as a facsimile or a telephone. The present invention relates to an automatic speed dialing method in which a telephone number entered up to a different first digit is keyed, and then a telephone number registered in the memory is compared with the first digit in order, so that the back digit telephone number for the searched number is automatically searched.

In communication terminal devices such as fax machines, wired and wireless telephones, and one-way telephones, speed dialing eliminates the inconvenience of keying in telephone numbers, fax numbers, and pager numbers (hereinafter, collectively referred to as telephone numbers). Has become an alternative.

In order to implement speed dialing, a speed dialing memory capable of storing a telephone number frequently used by a user is provided. In the speed dialing method according to the related art, a search key composed of one or two Arabic numerals is used. The most common form is to register a phone number to be registered in the speed dialing memory.

Of course, there may be a form recorded by matching with the English alphabet or the Hangul alphabet, and a category such as a region or a school may be set in a small category, and a telephone number may be registered and registered in the speed dialing memory. The purpose of searching for a relatively long phone number by keystroke is the same, and in terms of other functions, the methods are quite different.

At this time, there is one that allows a short and simple identification label such as English initials or Korean names to be written so as to identify whose number the registered telephone number is.

In general, speed dialing memory does not want to register and use a myriad of phone numbers, but it stores a lot of storage space due to the characteristics of speed dialing, which repeatedly searches for and uses a small number of phone numbers such as relatives, friends, and customers who use it frequently. It is common not to assign.

Therefore, when using an identification label, the number of telephone numbers that can be registered in proportion to it can be reduced as storage space corresponding thereto is allocated. However, there is not only such a form, but also a form in which a fixed number of telephone numbers can be registered regardless of writing an identification label in a fixed slot.

On the other hand, the speed dialing method according to the related art, if you want to dial a phone number registered in the speed dialing memory, it must memorize the registered phone number and the matched search key.

In other words, if the search key is not remembered, there is a problem in that the purpose of use of the speed dialing is obscured as the user has no choice but to press the search key that can be combined in order to search where the desired phone number is registered.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above problem, and in a communication terminal device such as a facsimile or a telephone, among the registered numbers which are telephone numbers registered in the speed dialing memory by a key input by a user in a speed dial mode, they are different from each other. It is an object of the present invention to provide an automatic speed dialing method in which a telephone number registered in the speed dialing memory is searched sequentially by comparing the telephone number registered in the speed dialing memory with the first digit in order, so that the rear digit telephone number is automatically searched for the registered number. .

1 is a flow chart of a preferred embodiment of an automatic speed dialing method according to the present invention;

2 is a hardware block diagram of a facsimile to which the present invention can be applied.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

100: central processing unit 101: communication control unit

102: modem 103: printer unit

104: scanner 105: operation panel

106: sensor unit 107: memory unit

108: speaker 200: facsimile

300: speed dialing memory

In order to achieve the object of the present invention, the automatic speed dialing method according to the present invention, in the speed dialing method of a communication terminal device having a speed dialing memory in which at least one registration number for speed dialing is stored,

A mode selection step of selecting a speed dialing mode supporting speed dialing through a mode selection key; And

In the speed dial mode, if a user inputs a number up to a different first digit from among the registered numbers stored in the speed dialing memory by key input, the registration number stored in the speed dialing memory is sequentially compared from the first digit number to search for the registered number. It is characterized by consisting of a speed dialing step that allows a back digit registration number for a number to be retrieved.

In an aspect of the present invention, the speed dialing step may include: a number input step of receiving a one-digit number sequentially from the first digit of a registration number for speed dialing by a user key input in a hook off state;

A number retrieving step of retrieving whether there is a registration number starting from a number entered up to this point in time among the registration numbers of the speed dialing memory;

A general dialing step of recognizing, as a general dialing, the number entered up to the current time point if there is no registration number starting with the number entered up to the current time point as a result of the search of the number search step;

A search number count determining step for determining whether the number of registration numbers starting with the number entered up to the present time is one or more, if there is a registration number starting up to the current time as a result of the search of the number search step; ;

A search completion step of searching for a registration number starting with the number entered up to the present time when the number of registration numbers starting with the number entered up to the present time is determined as a result of the determination of the search number count determination step; And

As a result of the determination of the search number determination step, if the number of registration numbers starting with the number entered up to the present time is one or more, a re-input returning step is prepared to receive the next digit and returns to the number input step. It is characterized by including.

Here, in the speed dialing step, if the number of registration numbers starting with the number entered up to the present time is one or more as a result of the determination of the search number determination step, the search key of the registration number starting with the number entered up to the current time And a display step of displaying all of the registration numbers starting with the number entered up to this point in time.

The speed dialing step may further include an automatic dialing step of automatically dialing the registered number searched in the number search step.

The search completion step may further include displaying the searched registration number to the outside through at least one of visual display means and audio display means.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the automatic speed dialing method according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1.

1 shows a flowchart of a preferred embodiment of an automatic speed dialing method according to the present invention.

A preferred embodiment of the automatic speed dialing method according to the present invention is a speed dialing method of a communication terminal device having a speed dialing memory storing at least one registration number for speed dialing, as shown in FIG.

A mode selection step (S100) of selecting a speed dialing mode supporting speed dialing through a mode selection key; And

In the speed dial mode, if a user inputs a number up to a different first digit from among the registered numbers stored in the speed dialing memory by key input, the registration number stored in the speed dialing memory is sequentially compared from the first digit number to search for the registered number. Characterized in that it consists of a speed dialing step (S200) that allows the back digit registration number for the number is retrieved.

Here, the speed dialing step (S200) may include a number input step (S210) of sequentially receiving a one-digit number from a front digit of a registration number for speed dialing by a user key input in a hook off state (HOOK OFF);

A number retrieval step (S220) of retrieving whether there is a registration number starting from a number entered up to this point in time among the registration numbers of the speed dialing memory;

A general dialing step (S230) of recognizing the number entered up to the present time as a general dialing, if there is no registration number starting with the number entered up to the current time as a result of the search of the number search step (S220);

As a result of the search of the number search step (S220), if there is a registration number starting with the number entered up to the present time, the search number for determining whether the number of registration numbers starting with the number entered up to the present time is one or more Number determination step S240;

As a result of the determination in the search number determination step (S240), if the number of registration numbers starting with the number entered up to the present time is one, the registration number searched by searching for the registration number starting with the number entered up to the current time Search completion step (S250) for displaying the outside to at least one of the visual display means and the audio display means;

An automatic dialing step (S260) for automatically dialing the registered number retrieved in the number searching step (S250);

As a result of the determination in the search number determination step (S240), if the number of registration numbers starting with the number entered up to the current time is one or more, the search key of the registration number starting with the number entered up to the current time and the current time A display step (S270) of displaying all registration numbers starting with the number entered; And

After performing the display step (S270), it is prepared to receive the next number of digits and comprises a re-input return step (S280) to return to the number input step.

With reference to Figure 1 attached to the accompanying process of the preferred embodiment of the automatic speed dialing method according to the present invention configured as described above will be described.

Before describing the present invention, a facsimile, which is one of communication terminal devices to which the present invention can be applied, will be briefly described with reference to FIG. 2.

In general, a fax machine includes a scanner capable of reading a document therein, a printer capable of outputting data in text and image form, and a communication means such as a modem for transmitting and receiving data. Refers to a device integrated with each other to exchange data in the form of printed documents.

In recent years, as office electronics, which are at the crossroads of development, is rapidly increasing in demand for office automation devices such as printers, scanners, and facsimile machines, each office automation device is developed with high performance to expand its own functions. In addition, by independently developing each office automation device used independently, a product that performs a complex document output function while reducing economic burden and installation space for a user is being produced and provided. Such a device is called a Multi-Function Product (MFP). Today, a multifunction device is a typical example of a device employing a facsimile.

In other words, the multifunction device not only functions as a printer for printing data input from a host computer, but also as a scanner for reading image originals, a copy function for printing and copying scanned and scanned image originals, and an image original through a communication line. It is a device having a compound document output function that performs a function as a facsimile to be transmitted to a remote site. That is, it is a multi-function terminal made by weaving existing terminal devices such as facsimile machines, scanners, printers, and copiers into a single unit, and generally includes a host computer-interface function that is interoperable with a host computer.

A typical facsimile reads the image data of an image document through a scanner and transmits the configured fax data to a remote facsimile via a public switched telephone network (PSTN) network by means of transmission such as a modem and a line interface unit (LIU), It has been described above that the fax data is transmitted and received by printing the fax data transmitted from the remote facsimile through its own printer. Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 2 attached to the facsimile to which the present invention can be applied, the detailed description will be made. If you explain it as follows.

2 is a hardware block diagram of a facsimile to which the present invention can be applied.

The facsimile 200 to which the present invention can be applied includes a central processing unit 100 for controlling document copying and transmission and reception with a counterpart terminal connected by a fax number according to a predetermined program, as shown in FIG. A memory unit 107 which stores program data and protocol data, and accesses or stores original image data and received data under control of the central processing unit 100; It is provided with a plurality of keys for generating key data for setting the operation mode of the system, and when the key data is generated, it is input to the central processing unit 100 and the display data of the central processing unit 100 can be displayed. An operating panel 105 having a display (that is, a display device); A scanner 104 which scans an image of an original and provides digitized image data to the central processing unit 100; A modem 102 configured to perform analog modulation on the output data of the central processing unit 100 under the control of the central processing unit 100 and to demodulate and output the analog receiving input; The communication control unit 101 is operated under the control of the central processing unit 100 to form a call loop of a telephone line (Tip, Ring) and to interface the signal of the telephone line (Tip, Ring) with the demodulation signal of the modem 102. ); A printer unit 103, which is an output device for printing original image data read from the scanner 104 and received data via the modem 102 by a control signal of the central processing unit 100; A sensor unit 106 for sensing the remaining amount of recording paper and providing the remaining amount of recording paper to the central processing unit 100; And a speaker 108 that generates a warning sound when an error occurs by the control signal of the central processing unit 100.

The general facsimile introduced as an example of a system to which the present invention can be applied is provided with a speed dialing memory 300 capable of storing at least one registration number for speed dialing as shown in FIG. 2. It can be easily implemented in software by the central processing unit 100 of the), and may be implemented and implemented by having a separate hardware.

As the former case is more general due to the characteristics of the present invention, a preferred embodiment of the automatic speed dialing method of the present invention will be described based on the former case. Therefore, in the following description, it is well known that the hardware subject performing the method of the present invention becomes the central processing unit of the communication terminal system.

On the other hand, it is well known that a precondition for implementing the present invention is to register at least one registration number as a database in the speed dialing memory 300.

First, in the mode selection step (S100), the mode selection key selects a speed dialing mode that supports speed dialing. If the operation mode is not set to the speed dialing mode through the mode selection key, it is distinguished from general dialing. As a result of this lack, it is desirable to always communicate the user's intention to use speed dialing by the user's key input to the system.

Subsequently, in the speed dialing step (S200), when the user inputs a number only up to a different digit from among the registered numbers stored in the speed dialing memory 300 by key input in the speed dial mode, the speed dialing memory ( The registration number stored in 300 is sequentially compared from the first digit number so that the back digit registration number of the searched registration number is searched.

The speed dialing step (S200) may be implemented in various ways, but since a preferred embodiment of the present invention provides one model to implement this, it will be described in detail.

First, in the number input step (S210), a one-digit number is sequentially input from the first digit of the registration number for speed dialing by the user key input in the hook off state.

At this time, it can be seen through the description that input the one-digit number sequentially from the first digit of the registration number you want to speed-dial, but if you add this, for example, if the phone number is '569-0223', the first number input The first five digits of the telephone number are entered.

On the other hand, in the number input step (S210), the reason for the premise of the hook off state (HOOK OFF) state that can hear the dial tone may be retrieved only the registration number in the hook on state (HOOK ON), In order to support the automatic speed dialing function immediately without a separate operation with a registration number, the hook off state is provided as an operating condition. Therefore, retrieving the registration number of the HOOK ON state is also a fact that can be fully tolerated by those skilled in the art to belong to the rights of the present invention.

Thereafter, in the number retrieval step (S220), it is searched whether there is a registration number starting from the number inputted to the present time point among the registration numbers of the speed dialing memory 300 (S221).

In the case of the above example (i.e., telephone number 569-0223), as '5' is inputted, a registration number starting with '5' will be searched among the numbers registered in the speed dialing memory 300.

If there is no registration number starting with the number entered up to the current time point in the search result (S222) of the number search step (S220), the normal dialing step (S230) recognizes the number entered up to the current time point as general dialing.

In other words, if there is no registration number beginning with '5', the number '5' is considered normal dialing. Accordingly, one method of returning from the speed dialing mode to the normal dialing mode may be key input of a number that is not matched. Alternatively, the mode selection key may be set as a toggle key. Depending on the method, these techniques are very plain and will not be discussed further.

On the other hand, if the search result of the number search step (S220), if there is a registration number starting with the number entered up to the current time, the search number determination step (S240) of the registration number starting with the number entered up to the current time Determine if the number is one or more than one. That is, it is determined whether the number is 1 by counting the retrieved registration number (S241) (S242).

As a result of the determination in the search number determination step (S240), if the number of registration numbers starting with the number entered up to the present time is one, the search completion step (S250) determines the registration number starting with the number entered up to the current time. Upon completion of the search, the searched registration number is displayed to the outside through at least one of visual display means and audio display means.

Here, the method of notifying the user of the search completion status may not simply notify the user of the registered registration number, but may simply notify the fact that the registration number starting with the number entered until the present time has been retrieved. In addition, the searched registration number may be visually displayed on the outside through a display, and when the searched registration number is not provided, the registration number may be displayed externally through the sound reproducing apparatus.

For example, when supporting the display function, if there are 576-1211 besides 569-0223 in the simple dialing memory 300, both numbers are displayed externally.

Thereafter, in the automatic dialing step S260, the registration number searched in the number searching step S250 is automatically dialed.

However, it is not necessary to automatically dial through the automatic dialing step (S260), and after the user confirms the searched registration number through the display means, the transmission key may be keyed on to be dialed.

On the other hand, if the number of registration numbers starting with the number entered up to the present time is one or more as a result of the determination of the search number determination step (S240), the display step (S270) registers starting with the number entered up to the current time. Both the search key of the number and the registration number starting with the number entered up to this point are displayed on the outside.

Of course, in this case as well, the display may be omitted. However, when the display function is supported, a further search process may be omitted by keying on the search key of the registration number starting with the number entered up to the present time. .

After performing the display step (S270), in the re-input return step (S280) to prepare to receive the next digit number and returns to the number input step.

The automatic speed dialing function can be easily implemented by repeatedly performing such an operation until a registration number starting with the number entered up to the present time is found.

For example, if the number starting with '5' is 576-1211 in addition to 569-0223 in the simple dialing memory 300, and if the second digit '6' is entered, the registration number beginning with '56' is searched. '569-0223' is the only search.

The terminologies used herein are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to the intention or customs of those skilled in the art, and the definitions thereof are based on the contents throughout the present application. Will have to be lowered.

In addition, since the present invention has been described through the preferred embodiment of the present invention, in view of the technical difficulty aspects of the present invention, those having ordinary skill in the art can easily be modified from other embodiments of the present invention. As can be added, it is apparent that all embodiments and modifications cited in the above description belong to the claims of the present invention.

As described above, in a communication terminal device such as a facsimile or a telephone, if a user inputs a telephone number only up to a different first digit among registration numbers which are telephone numbers registered in the speed dialing memory by a key input in a speed dial mode, According to the automatic speed dialing method of the present invention, the telephone number registered in the speed dialing memory is sequentially compared with the first digit from the first digit, so that the back digit phone number for the registered number is automatically searched. There is an advantage that it is possible to easily search for the desired registration number without registering the identification label separately. In particular, it is even more effective if the leading digit of the desired telephone number can be easily distinguished from other registration numbers. The user needs to remember at least the first few digits of the phone number.

In addition, according to the present invention, even if a telephone number of a relative, a friend, a customer, etc., which is used frequently, is a relatively long phone number such as an international phone number, a local phone number, a pager number, and the like, a country code or area code is not required. If you know only, it can be easily searched, which can provide the user with time saving and convenience. In addition, when keying in a relatively long telephone number, such as an international telephone number, there is a case in which the middle number is mistakenly inputted by mistake. The present invention has an advantage of easily solving the above-mentioned inconvenience.

Claims (5)

A speed dialing method of a communication terminal device having a speed dialing memory storing at least one registration number for speed dialing, the method comprising: A mode selection step of selecting a speed dialing mode supporting speed dialing through a mode selection key; And In the speed dial mode, if a user inputs a number up to a different first digit from among the registered numbers stored in the speed dialing memory by key input, the registration number stored in the speed dialing memory is sequentially compared from the first digit number to search for the registered number. And a speed dialing step for causing a backseat registration number for the number to be retrieved. The method of claim 1, wherein the speed dialing step, A number input step of receiving a one-digit number sequentially from the first digit of a number to be speed dialed by a user key input in a hook off state; A number retrieving step of retrieving whether there is a registration number starting from a number entered up to this point in time among the registration numbers of the speed dialing memory; A general dialing step of recognizing, as a general dialing, the number entered up to the current time point if there is no registration number starting with the number entered up to the current time point as a result of the search of the number search step; A search number count determining step for determining whether the number of registration numbers starting with the number entered up to the present time is one or more, if there is a registration number starting up to the current time as a result of the search of the number search step; ; A search completion step of searching for a registration number starting with the number entered up to the present time when the number of registration numbers starting with the number entered up to the present time is determined as a result of the determination of the search number count determination step; And As a result of the determination of the search number determination step, if the number of registration numbers starting with the number entered up to the present time is one or more, a re-input returning step is prepared to receive the next digit and returns to the number input step. Automatic speed dialing method comprising a. The method of claim 2, wherein the speed dialing step, As a result of the determination of the search number determination step, if the number of registration numbers starting with the number entered up to the current time is one or more, the search key of the registration number starting with the number entered up to the current time and the current time are input. And a display step of displaying all registration numbers starting with numbers. The method of claim 2, wherein the speed dialing step, And an automatic dialing step of automatically dialing the registered number searched in the number search step. The method of claim 2, wherein the searching completion step, An automatic speed dialing method characterized by displaying the retrieved registration number to the outside through at least one of a visual display means and an audio display means.