KR20000030783A - Device of connection for free-call through the internet and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An internet free telephone connection device and a method for the same are provided to use an internet free telephone on a general telephone by using an internet free telephone device. CONSTITUTION: An internet free telephone connection device comprise a signal detection portion(11), a modem portion(12), an internet connection portion(13), an internet free telephone connection portion(14), an internal telephone connection terminal(15), and a digital signal processing portion(16). A method for the same comprises the steps of: determining an analog signal or a digital signal; determining whether the analog signal is a specific signal if the analog signal; connecting the analog signal to an internal telephone if the specific signal; connecting the analog signal to a free telephone site if not the specific signal; and connecting the analog signal to the internal telephone if dis connected to the free telephone site.

Description

Device of connection for free-call through the internet and method

The present invention relates to an apparatus for free access to the Internet and a method thereof. Even if a person does not have a computer, the user can receive a free telephone service provided by the Internet using a general telephone through the Internet toll free access. The present invention relates to a device and a method for selectively using a general analog pay phone and the internet free phone through a general telephone.

In general, there is a disadvantage in that call charges are expensive when using international calls and long distance calls. Currently, an Internet call service is provided to establish an Internet digital network among telecom operators to make calls using a digital network.

This is a method of making a phone call using a computer and talking to the other party, which does not use the existing analog network.

In addition, it provides a free telephone charge using the Internet network.

Accordingly, many people are using the Internet free phone service. However, in order to use the Internet free phone service, there are disadvantages in that it cannot be used without a separate device such as a computer and a headset.

The present invention allows people who do not have a computer to be provided with a free Internet service using a general telephone in view of the above-described disadvantages as described above, as well as general analog pay telephones and the Internet through the general telephone. It is an object of the present invention to implement an Internet free telephone connection apparatus and method for selectively using free telephones.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an internet toll free access device according to the present invention.

2 is a flowchart showing a process of processing a toll-free service in a toll free access device according to the present invention.

<Description of Symbols for Major Parts of Drawings>

1: Internet free telephone connection device 2: RJ11 jack

3: RJ45 jack 11: signal detection unit

12: modem unit 13: Internet connection unit

14: Internet free telephone connection 15: local telephone line connection terminal

16: digital signal processing unit

The Internet toll-free connection apparatus of the present invention for achieving the above object is to detect whether the signal input from the telephone via the RJ11 jack is a signal for using the Internet toll free service or a signal for using a general analog phone. Signal detection means;

A modem unit for connecting the telephone to an internet network when the signal determined by the signal detector is determined to be a signal for receiving an internet free telephone service through a general telephone;

Internet connection means for connecting the telephone signal to an Internet site according to the signal input from the modem unit;

An internet toll free connection means for connecting the telephone signal connected to an internet site through the internet access unit with an internet toll free site;

An internal telephone line connection terminal for connecting a signal input through the free internet connection to the other party;

It is characterized in that it comprises a digital signal processing means for receiving a digital signal input from the computer through the RJ45 jack and connected to the premises telephone line connection terminal.

In addition, the Internet toll-free connection method of the present invention for achieving the above object, the first step of determining whether the signal is an analog signal or a digital signal when the signal is input to the Internet toll free access device;

A second step of determining whether the current input signal is a predetermined specific signal if the determination result is an analog signal;

A third step of determining that the call is a pay signal through an analog signal when the determination result is a specific signal, and connecting to the premises telephone line connection terminal;

A fourth step of determining that the user intends to use an internet toll free service if the signal is not a specific signal, and connecting the signal to a modem and connecting the signal to a toll free service site through the Internet;

When the site connection is completed, after the authentication of the telephone user, and receiving the other party's telephone number, characterized in that it comprises a fifth process of connecting the signal to the premises telephone line connection terminal.

The above objects, features and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an internet toll free access device 1 according to the present invention. The signal input from the telephone via the RJ11 jack 2 is a signal for using the Internet toll free service. A signal detection unit 11 for detecting whether the signal is a signal to be performed;

A modem unit 12 for connecting the telephone to an internet network when the signal determined by the signal detector 11 is determined to be a signal for receiving an internet free telephone service through a general telephone;

An internet connection unit (13) for connecting the telephone signal to an internet site in accordance with a signal input from the modem unit (12);

An internet free telephone connection unit 14 for connecting the telephone signal connected to an internet site through the internet connection unit 13 with an internet free telephone site;

An internal telephone line connection terminal 15 for connecting a signal input through the Internet free telephone connection unit 14 to the other party;

It is provided with a digital signal processing unit 16 for receiving a signal input from a computer through the RJ45 jack (3) to connect to the premises telephone line connection terminal (15).

Looking at the operation of using the Internet toll-free phone using the Internet toll free access device (1) as described above, by connecting the Internet toll free phone (1) to a telephone outlet, or by removing the telephone outlet If the connection device 1 is directly connected to the telephone line (the above method can be installed according to the user's choice), and the user wants to make a telephone call through a general analog network using a general telephone in this state, By inputting a number, it indicates that you are using a regular phone. Otherwise, if you connect the phone without entering a preset specific number, you will be connected to using free internet phone.

Hereinafter, a service processing process of the Internet toll free access device 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 2.

When a signal is input to the Internet toll free access device 1 with the Internet toll free access device 1 installed in the home, it is determined whether the signal is an analog signal or a digital signal (S1).

As a result of the determination, if it is a digital signal, it is determined as data communication input from a computer and is connected to the Internet network through the digital signal processor 16 and the local telephone line connection terminal 15 (S2).

If the result of the determination is an analog signal, it is determined whether the current input signal is a preset specific signal. As the specific signal illustrated in the present invention, the '# button' of the telephone button is pressed for a predetermined period and inputted. Judging by the signal.

As a result of determining the input signal as described above, if it is determined as a specific signal, it is determined as a pay phone through a general analog signal and connected to the premises telephone line connection terminal 15 (S3).

On the contrary, if it is determined that the signal is not a specific signal, it is determined that the user intends to use the Internet free telephone service, and the signal is connected to the modem, and the modem converts the signal into a digital signal and accesses the internet free telephone site, Connect to toll free service site (S4).

Subsequently, when the connection to the site is completed, authentication is required by inputting an identification number (ID) and a password of a telephone user, and when authentication is completed, the other party receives a phone number and connects a signal to an extension telephone line connection terminal (15). The signal to be carried out is an analog signal (S5).

In this case, the user authentication may be authenticated by inputting a user identification number and a password every time the user connects as described above. You do not need to enter anything. This authentication method can be selected according to the user's convenience.

The Internet toll-free access device of the present invention as described above can use the Internet toll-free telephone service simply by replacing the home telephone outlet with this device even if the user is not currently subscribed to the xDSL service (ADSL, HDSL). If you subscribe to xDSL service, you can use high speed internet service by connecting your computer to this internet free telephone access device without additional cost.

As described in detail above, the present invention enables the Internet to provide free telephone service through a general telephone without having equipment such as a computer and a handset, thereby spreading the Internet free telephone service to the public and its convenience. There is an advantage to increase, there is an advantage to reduce the wire phone bill, there is an effect that even those who do not know the operation of the computer can be provided free Internet service without additional communication and Internet education.

In addition, preferred embodiments of the present invention are disclosed for the purpose of illustration, those skilled in the art will be possible to various modifications, changes, additions, etc. within the spirit and scope of the present invention, such modifications and modifications belong to the following claims Should be seen.

Claims (4)

Signal detecting means for detecting whether a signal input from the telephone via the RJ11 jack is a signal for using an internet toll telephone service or a signal for using a general analog telephone; A modem unit for connecting the telephone to an internet network when the signal determined by the signal detector is determined to be a signal for receiving an internet free telephone service through a general telephone; Internet connection means for connecting the telephone signal to an Internet site according to the signal input from the modem unit; An internet toll free connection means for connecting the telephone signal connected to an internet site through the internet access unit with an internet toll free site; An internal telephone line connection terminal for connecting a signal input through the free internet connection to the other party; And a digital signal processing means for receiving a digital signal input from a computer through an RJ45 jack and connecting it to the premises telephone line connection terminal. A first step of determining whether the signal is an analog signal or a digital signal when a signal is input to the Internet toll free access device; A second step of determining whether the current input signal is a predetermined specific signal if the determination result is an analog signal; A third step of determining that the pay signal is an analog signal and connecting to the premises telephone line connection terminal if it is determined that the specific signal is determined; A fourth step of determining that the user intends to use an internet toll free service if the signal is not a specific signal, and connecting the signal to a modem and connecting the signal to a toll free service site through the Internet; And a fifth process of connecting a signal to an internal telephone line connection terminal by receiving a telephone number of the other party after authentication of the telephone user when the site connection is completed. The method of claim 2, And a digital signal input as a result of the signal determination in the first step, determining that the data is inputted from the computer, and accessing the internet network through the premises telephone line connection terminal. The method of claim 2, In the fifth process, authentication of the telephone user requires manual authentication to require identification of the telephone user's identification number and password, and automatic authentication that omits the identification number and password input when accessing the site after performing initial authentication. Internet toll-free connection method, characterized in that optional use.