KR20010064746A - Apparatus and method for generating multiple ring tone using multiple phone number - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An apparatus and method for generating multiple ringer tones using multiple telephone numbers is provided to easily discriminate the caller of a ringer tone using an existing telephone terminal as an exchange side generates the ringer tone to discriminate the caller. CONSTITUTION: An apparatus for generating multiple ringer tones using multiple telephone numbers is comprised of a full electronic telephone exchange interface part(51), a multiple number registration database(55), a destination number extraction part(52), a destination number comparison part(53), and a multiple ringer tone pattern generation part(54). The full electronic telephone exchange interface part(51) is provided to execute interfacing with a full electronic telephone exchange. The multiple number registration database(55) stores feature parameters for a plurality of destination numbers granted to a destination terminal. The destination number extraction part(52) extracts the feature parameter of a destination number, requested by an origination terminal, from the electrical signal transferred from the exchange interface part(51). The destination number comparison part(53) compares the feature parameter of the destination number requested by the origination terminal with the feature parameter of the destination number among the multiple destination numbers stored in the multiple number registration database(55). The multiple ringer tone pattern generation part(54) generates a ringer tone pattern corresponding to the destination number according to a comparison result of the destination number comparison part(53) and transfers it to the full electronic telephone exchange interface part(51).

Description

Apparatus and method for generating multiple ring tone using multiple phone number}

The present invention records an apparatus and method for generating a multiple ringing tone using multiple telephone numbers for generating a ringing tone for distinguishing callers in a communication system so as to distinguish the caller of the ringing tone, and a program for realizing the method. The present invention relates to a computer-readable recording medium.

The conventional caller recognition method mainly transmits the calling number to the called party in the electronic exchange, and displays the calling number through the display window of the called party's telephone terminal or compares the calling number in the calling party number comparing device attached to the called party's telephone terminal. Since different ring tones are generated according to a later number, an additional device for comparing the calling number and an additional device for generating another ring tone are required in the telephone terminal of the called party.

The general ring tone generation process is shown in Figure 1 when the caller presses the phone number through the calling terminal 11, the exchange occurs in the electronic switch 12 belonging to the caller, through this process the electronic switch belongs to the called party Line 12 is connected. At this time, the electronic exchange 12 on the called party side generates a ringing tone signal and sends an electrical signal to ring the ringing tone at the called party's receiving terminal 13.

At the time of performing this process, in the present invention, the telephone number of the called party is registered to process the multiple ringing tone through the multiple ring tone generating device before sending an electric signal from the called party's electronic exchange 12 to the called party's called terminal 13. If it is registered after confirming, the signal pattern different from the existing signal pattern is sent to the called party. This will be described in more detail below.

Existing caller identification method is to give a different phone number to one terminal as shown in Figure 2 and to check the telephone number dialed by the caller through the logic circuit inside the terminal to generate another ringing tone already stored.

Such a method cannot be implemented in a telephone terminal used in an existing wired telephone network, and a new telephone terminal suitable for this service is required. Therefore, it is suitable for the wireless telephone service which is easy to replace a new terminal.

As another method, as shown in FIG. 3, a caller identification apparatus of a type that is attached to an existing telephone terminal, interprets a signal from an exchange, and displays caller information on a screen. This method is also not implemented directly in the existing telephone terminal, it must be attached to a separate device or replaced with a new terminal.

Therefore, it is very difficult to implement the cost burden for the general service to the existing wireline network subscribers.

As described above, the conventional telephone ringing tone transmits a uniform signal without distinction of the caller in the electronic exchange, and is generated as a single ringing tone in the called terminal.

Recently, according to the needs of various users, a device for assigning multiple telephone numbers to a single terminal and changing the ring tone according to the telephone number has also been developed. Has also been developed. However, this type of caller identification has a problem in that the device is additionally attached to the terminal or the terminal may be newly replaced because it cannot be implemented in the existing telephone terminal.

In order to solve the problems described above, the present invention, by generating a ring tone to distinguish the caller in the communication system on the exchange side, multi-phone number for easily distinguishing the caller of the ring tone only existing telephone terminal An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for generating a multiple ringing tone and a method thereof, and a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing the method.

1 is a conceptual illustration of a general ring tone generation process.

2 is an explanatory diagram showing a process of checking a calling number and changing a ringing tone in a conventional called terminal.

3 is an explanatory diagram showing a caller identification process through a conventional auxiliary device (caller information display device).

4 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of transmitting two different telephone numbers to one called terminal for generating a multiple ringing tone using multiple telephone numbers according to the present invention.

Figure 5 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of a multiple ring tone generating apparatus using multiple telephone numbers in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary ring tone signal pattern generated to distinguish two different telephone numbers used in the present invention. FIG.

7 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a method for generating a ringing tone using multiple phone numbers according to the present invention.

8 is an exemplary view illustrating a method for generating a multiple ringing tone using multiple telephone numbers according to the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

11: calling terminal 12: electronic exchange

13: incoming terminal 21: multiple ring tone generating device

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an apparatus for generating a ring tone at an exchange for connecting an electrical signal between an originating and receiving terminal, comprising: interfacing means for interfacing with the exchange; Storage means for storing each feature parameter for a plurality of called telephone numbers assigned to one called terminal; An incoming call number extracting means for extracting feature parameters of the called phone number requested by the calling terminal from the electrical signal transmitted from the interfacing means; Comparison means for comparing the feature parameter of the called phone number requested by the calling terminal with the feature parameter of the called phone number among the plurality of called phone numbers stored in the storage means; And a ring tone pattern generating means for generating a ring tone pattern corresponding to the called line number so as to be distinguished by the called party according to the comparison result of the comparing means and transmitting the ring tone pattern to the interfacing means.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a method for generating a ringing tone in an exchange that connects electrical signals between calling and receiving terminals, so that a caller can be distinguished according to the ringing tone. A first step of assigning numbers; A second step of extracting feature parameters for each of the plurality of assigned telephone numbers and storing them in a database; A third step of comparing the feature parameter of the called phone number requested by the calling terminal with the feature parameter of the corresponding called phone number stored in the database; And a fourth step of generating a corresponding ring tone pattern corresponding to the corresponding incoming call number according to the comparison result of the third step.

The present invention for achieving the above object is to assign a plurality of telephone numbers to one telephone line, and to assign a plurality of telephone numbers to one telephone line in order to enable the processor to distinguish the caller according to the ring tone A first function of extracting feature parameters for each number and storing them in a database; A second function of comparing the feature parameter of the called phone number requested by the calling terminal with the feature parameter of the corresponding called phone number stored in the database; And a computer readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing a third function of generating a corresponding ring tone pattern corresponding to the called telephone number according to the comparison result of the second function.

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for generating different ring tones to distinguish callers without a separate device to a subscriber having a conventional telephone terminal. That is, in the present invention, the function of distinguishing the caller is handled by the electronic switch so that the general subscriber can identify the caller by checking the pattern of the ringing tone without replacing the existing telephone terminal.

As described above, the present invention sets a new number for generating a ringing tone on one telephone line, and transmits a pattern of ringing tones to the called party regardless of the called party's telephone terminal by differently transmitting a pattern of the incoming ringing tone according to the number. do. This is because the change of the ring tone is implemented by the change of the signal pattern in the electronic exchange, so that a separate calling number recognition device is unnecessary for the telephone terminal of the called party.

To this end, the present invention allocates a new telephone number for generating a multiple ring tone for each telephone line in the electronic exchange and manages it with a database. Subsequently, when the caller enters a telephone number, the telephone number input from the electronic exchange is compared with the telephone number registered as the multi-ring tone, and if the number is registered as the multi-ring tone, a signal having a different pattern from the existing ring tone is generated. Send. At this time, the called party can distinguish the caller group by classifying the pattern of the ringing tone through the existing telephone terminal. This method is an efficient way to identify the caller without having to replace the calling party's telephone terminal or add a new device.

As described above, the present invention allows the subscriber to be assigned a multiple number to one telephone line without adding a separate device to the telephone terminal, and because the pattern of the ring tone is different according to the telephone number to manage the caller To be able. This can distinguish the caller without additional cost of the subscriber, and can be assigned a number of phone numbers on one line can provide a variety of additional services to the subscriber.

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

Figure 4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a process of sending two different telephone numbers to one called terminal for generating a multiple ringing tone using multiple telephone numbers according to the present invention. It shows a series of processes to generate different signal patterns so that the called party's ring tone appears differently.

As shown in Fig. 4, the multiple ring tone generation function using the multiple telephone numbers according to the present invention is characterized in that the multiple telephone number recognition unit is provided on the electronic exchange side 42 without adding a device to the terminating terminal 43 on the called party's side. The multi-ring tone generating device 44 is added to check whether the number is registered as the multi-tone ring tone, and generate a different ring tone pattern to distinguish callers. Therefore, the called party can distinguish the caller by the ring tone pattern using the existing telephone terminal without a separate device, so it is very economical to implement the caller identification function.

To this end, the present invention assigns two or more telephone numbers to one telephone line at the electronic exchange side 42, and compares the incoming telephone number transmitted by the caller through the calling terminal 41 to transmit different ring patterns. . In this case, the method of distinguishing the caller by the ring tone pattern is very effective when considering the fact that the diversity of the ring tone is very limited compared to the method of changing the ring tone itself.

When performing a multi-call ring tone generation function using a multi-phone number, both the caller and the callee can use an existing telephone terminal, so it is very easy to implement a user environment. At this time, the incoming call number selected by the caller is recognized by the electronic switch 42 and transmitted to the called party in a new ring tone pattern through the multi-ring tone generating device 44.

5 is a configuration diagram of an apparatus for generating a multiple ringing tone using multiple telephone numbers according to the present invention. In the drawing, "51" is an electronic exchange interface unit, "52" is a called number extracting unit, and "53" is an incoming call. The number comparison section "54" indicates a multiple ring tone pattern generation section and "55" indicates a multiple number registration database, respectively.

Here, the apparatus for generating multiple ringing tones using multiple telephone numbers according to the present invention may be included in the electronic switch 42 or may be configured externally in a separate form.

As shown in FIG. 5, the apparatus for generating multiple ringing tones using multiple telephone numbers according to the present invention is an apparatus for generating multiple ringing tones in an electronic exchange which connects electrical signals between originating and receiving terminals. The electronic switch interface unit 51, the multi-number registration database 55 storing each feature parameter for a plurality of called telephone numbers assigned to one called terminal, and the electrical signal transmitted from the electronic exchange interface 51. Calling number extracting unit 52 for extracting a feature parameter of the called phone number requested by the calling terminal in the feature number of the called phone number requested by the calling terminal and a plurality of incoming phone numbers stored in the multi-number registration database 55 Called number comparison section 53 for comparing the feature parameters of the called telephone number and called number comparison Depending on the result of comparison (53), and to generate the ring tone pattern corresponding to the forwarding number includes multiple ring tone pattern generating section 54 to pass to electronic switch interface section 51 to the called party is distinguished.

The electronic exchange interface unit 51 supports a physical / logical interface function according to the connection between the existing electronic exchange and the multi-ring tone generator 44.

The called number extracting unit 52 is a module that receives the called telephone number requested by the caller from the electronic exchange, and may be included as a program in the electronic exchange.

The called number comparison unit 53 searches through the multi-number registration database 55 whether it is registered as a multiple ringing tone and connects the result to the multiple ringing pattern generation unit 54.

The multiple ring tone pattern generator 54 generates a ring tone signal pattern different from each other and transmits the ring tone signal pattern to the electronic exchange, and finally, the electronic exchange exchanges the ring tone signal to the called party. At this time, the multiple ring tone pattern generator 54 may be easily implemented if included in the dial tone transmission apparatus of the electronic exchange.

FIG. 6 is an exemplary explanatory diagram illustrating a ring tone signal pattern generated to distinguish two different phone numbers used in the present invention, and shows a ring tone signal pattern for distinguishing callers.

With this distinctive ring pattern, two phone numbers (or multiple phone numbers) can be assigned to one telephone line, and different ring tones can be generated for each number.

The method of distinguishing the caller by changing the ring tone signal pattern is very effective because it can be used immediately without adding or changing a device to an existing telephone terminal.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for generating a multiple ringing tone using multiple telephone numbers according to the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 7, the method for generating a multiple ringing tone using a multiple telephone number according to the present invention first checks the incoming call number sent by the calling terminal from the electronic exchange (701) and the incoming call number is registered as the multiple ringing tone. Check if it is a telephone number (702).

As a result of the check, if the incoming call number is a phone number registered as a multiple ring tone, it is checked whether the signal pattern is A or B (703). If the number plane A signal pattern registered as the signal pattern A is generated (704), the number plane B signal pattern registered as the signal pattern B is generated (705).

In this way, the called party can distinguish callers according to a plurality of ring tones through multiple phone numbers. That is, as shown in FIG. 8, when the caller sends different incoming call numbers A and B, and sends the ring tone signal patterns A and B to the called party through the electronic exchange and the multiple ring tone generating device, respectively, the called party is different. The ringer can identify the caller. Here, the distinction of the caller assumes that the group can be classified. That is, it means that it is possible to know roughly whether it is a private phone or a public phone.

As described above, the present invention is that the subscriber is assigned to multiple telephone numbers on one telephone line without adding a separate device to the existing landline telephone terminal, the caller by changing the signal pattern of the ring tone according to the multiple telephone numbers To be managed separately. This method allows the subscriber to receive additional telephone services without replacing the terminal, which is very economical in terms of users, and is effective in increasing profits because the subscribers can provide additional services in the existing subscriber environment.

As an example of the implementation, the recent “Small Office Home Office (SOHO)” office allows one telephone line to distinguish different ringing tones from customers and non-business telephone numbers. This allows you to distinguish between incoming tones between other callers. It may also generate ring tones informing of the arrival of an e-mail in association with an Internet service provider.

The present invention described above is capable of various substitutions, modifications, and changes without departing from the spirit of the present invention for those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, and the above-described embodiments and accompanying It is not limited to the drawing.

The present invention as described above has the effect of having multiple telephone lines in one telephone line by assigning multiple telephone numbers to subscriber lines without changing existing subscriber terminals and distinguishing different ringing tones according to the assigned multiple telephone numbers. It can be obtained, and in conjunction with other services has the effect of creating a variety of additional services for subscribers.

Claims (3)

An apparatus for generating a ringing tone in an exchange that connects electrical signals between originating and receiving terminals, Interfacing means for interfacing with the exchange; Storage means for storing each feature parameter for a plurality of called telephone numbers assigned to one called terminal; An incoming call number extracting means for extracting feature parameters of the called phone number requested by the calling terminal from the electrical signal transmitted from the interfacing means; Comparison means for comparing the feature parameter of the called phone number requested by the calling terminal with the feature parameter of the called phone number among the plurality of called phone numbers stored in the storage means; And A ring tone pattern generating means for generating a ring tone pattern corresponding to the ringing telephone number so as to be distinguished by the called party according to the comparison result of the comparing means and delivering the ring tone pattern to the interfacing means; Device for generating multiple ringing tones using multiple phone numbers made, including. A method for generating a ringing tone in an exchange that connects electrical signals between originating and receiving terminals, A first step of assigning a plurality of telephone numbers to one telephone line so as to be able to distinguish callers according to the ring tone; A second step of extracting feature parameters for each of the plurality of assigned telephone numbers and storing them in a database; A third step of comparing the feature parameter of the called phone number requested by the calling terminal with the feature parameter of the corresponding called phone number stored in the database; And A fourth step of generating a corresponding ring tone pattern corresponding to the corresponding incoming call number according to the comparison result of the third step; Multiple ring tone generation method using multiple phone numbers made, including. The processor to the multiple ringer, A first function of allocating a plurality of telephone numbers for one telephone line, extracting feature parameters for each of the plurality of assigned telephone numbers, and storing them in a database in order to be able to distinguish callers according to a ring tone; A second function of comparing the feature parameter of the called phone number requested by the calling terminal with the feature parameter of the corresponding called phone number stored in the database; And A third function of generating a corresponding ring tone pattern corresponding to the corresponding incoming call number according to the comparison result of the second function A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for realizing this.