KR950009414Y1 - Teruninal apparatus of information network - Google Patents

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Information telephone terminal

1 is a block diagram of an information telephone terminal device of the present invention.

2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the information telephone terminal device of the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

1: microcomputer 2: memory card

3: ROM disk 4: Keyboard part

5: MSR unit 6: LCD

7: modem unit 8: telephone line control unit

9: serial interface port 10: parallel interface port

11 power adapter 12 power controller

13: external keyboard 14: external monitor

15: external device 16: printer

The present invention can perform not only personal computer functions but also financial tasks such as the transmission and reception of information for HOME BANKING (FIRM BANKlNG) (HOME SHOPPING), PC communication through telephone lines, and credit card inquiry. So that one information phone terminal will be concerned.

As is well known, in recent years, the rapid development and dissemination of devices for information processing has been made possible by providing various information, increasing the desire to acquire information, and increasing the interest and utilization rate of information equipment by the general public. .

In order to keep pace with the information trends of the highly industrial society, various types of information devices are provided. Among them, personal contracts (PCs) are used to make regular contracts with financial institutions and information companies in homes, offices, and businesses. (Or a free service), the public seeks to provide the information that the public wants and to handle business tasks (eg, credit card inquiry) for the convenience of real life.

However, conventional information devices as described above typically communicate with a desired information company through a telephone line through an application program in addition to the inherent information processing capability of a personal computer and through the addition of a small amount of additional hardware. As each information device is provided as a product that is operated independently, it cannot meet various information needs, and it is difficult to implement an integrated information operation system, and it is necessary to bear the inconvenience of operating individual devices in use. There were various problems.

The present invention solves the problems of the conventional information devices as described above and responds to various information needs as a single device using an integrated operating system, such as personal computer, telephone, videotex terminal, credit card inquiry, and banking. It is an object of the present invention to provide a home banking terminal for the processing of an information telephone terminal device capable of performing efficient information communication with each information company using a telephone line, and with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following describes the resulting effects.

First, referring to FIG. 1, the configuration of the information telephone terminal apparatus of the present invention includes the overall control of the apparatus, and the input and output of each information corresponding to the user's needs and information communication through a telephone line (display / print / A microcomputer (1) which performs transmission), a data memory card (2) storing various information transmitted / received and processed under the control of the microcomputer, and respective programs necessary for operating the system under the control of the microcomputer are provided. A ROM disk 3, a keyboard unit 4 for inputting a user's information processing instruction to the microcomputer, an MSR unit 5 for reading and providing information for inquiry of a credit card to the microcomputer; LCD 6 on which information processed by the microcomputer is displayed, and a module which modulates transmission information and demodulates reception information for information communication through a telephone line under the control of the microcomputer. A telephone line control section 8 for switching the telephone line for output of transmission information and input of reception information through the modem section 7, and serial communication for communication between the microcomputer and an external device. An interface port 9, a parallel interface port 10 for configuring a communication line with a printer for printing the output information of the microcomputer, a power adapter 11 for supplying operating power of the apparatus body, A power controller 12 for stabilizing the output of the power adapter and supplying the circuit to each circuit, and an external keyboard unit 13 for supplying external key input information to the microcomputer through a separate connector from the keyboard unit 4. ), An external monitor 14 for displaying the processing information of the microcomputer through a connector separate from the LCD, and an external device connected to the microcomputer through the serial interface port 9. Selective connection between the telephone line and the modem under control of the telephone 15, a print 16 for printing the output print information of the microcomputer through the parallel interface port 10, and the telephone line controller 8; And a telephone 17 for enabling a telephone call.

On the other hand, Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the information telephone terminal device of the present invention configured as described above, referring to the keyboard portion 4 is located in the center of the front of the device body to facilitate the user's key operation The telephone 17 is installed on one axis thereof to connect the telephone to the telephone line controller 8, and the LCD 6 is configured to be folded and unfolded by using a hinge structure from the body of the apparatus. 6) at an appropriate angle, and on all four sides of the appliance body, install all the connectors for connection with each of the above ports and the external equipment in the proper positions, and the keyboard portion 4 of the appliance body. The MSR unit 5 is provided at a position for facilitating inquiry of the credit card to the rear side.

The operational effects of the information telephone terminal apparatus of the present invention configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 as follows.

First, the input AC power is lowered to a suitable power level according to the commercial AC power 110V / 220V in the power adapter 11 (Free Voltge), and this power is rectified to a power suitable for each circuit part in the power control part 12. It is possible to perform the operation of the device of the present invention by being supplied with a smoothing / stabilization control.

When the power is supplied to the device, the microcomputer 1 executes the O / S program in the ROM disk 3 following the initialization of the circuit, and retrieves the key operation state of the keyboard unit 4 through the key scan to select the device selected by the user. The operation mode refers to an operation state for each function provided by the information telephone terminal of the present invention, and this operation mode corresponds to the operation of the contracted key or selection on the menu screen.

As a result of the determination, when the user intends to use the device of the present invention as a general computer, the microcomputer functions as a function of a personal computer through execution of a normal computer operating system (eg, DOS), that is, a function of an IBM PC AT model. Management, memo, calculator, clock, business card management, postal code information, etc.) and also a series of applications provided on a general personal computer, word processor, database, spread sheet, etc. Perform the existing functions of a personal computer.

On the other hand, in the case of using as a general telephone, the microcomputer controls the telephone line control unit 8 so that a telephone call (transmission / reception) can be made using the telephone 17, and in the case of a videotex terminal, the telephone line control unit ( 8) control to establish a communication line with a data communication system (HITEL, JOINS, MEET, etc.) using a telephone line and transmit and modulate the information to be transmitted through the modem unit 7, and the received information is modem unit (7) After demodulating through the microcomputer 1, data is displayed on the LCD 6 after being processed or printed or output to the external device 15.

In the case of printing, the information to be printed from the microcomputer 1 through the parallel interface port 10 is output to the printer 16, and the transmission panel sends the information to the printer 16, and the external device 15 ) Outputs data from the microcomputer (1) to the external device (15) through the serial interface port (9), and can transmit / receive with all devices supporting the RS-232C interface. .

On the other hand, when used as a home banking terminal, the microcomputer (1) is a series that can be provided by the financial institution while performing the construction and communication of the communication line and the main system of the financial institution through the modem unit (7) and the telephone line control unit (8) Services, check balances and check deposits, withdrawals of cash, check credit card usage, transfer funds, verify transfers, check inquiries, financial information, etc. You can also perform EASY CHECK.

Inquiry of the credit card reads the information of the credit card using the MSR unit 5 and transmits the read information from the microcomputer 1 to the financial institution through the modem unit 7 and the telephone line control unit 8. By receiving the information such as whether or not the commercial availability, this information is displayed on the LCD 6, it is possible to easily perform the inquiry task of the credit card.

Inquiry of the credit card using the MSR has the advantage that a user can directly process a series of service tasks provided by a credit card company such as purchasing goods using a card when the device of the present invention is used at home. Convenience can be provided together, and the construction of the communication network using the modem unit 7 and the telephone line control unit 8 can be used for the calculation of goods, inventory calculation, card inquiry, etc. using a POS function in a general store or a supermarket. In addition to providing an advantage that can be performed simultaneously in a batch, and if using a small printer connected to the parallel interface port 10 provides a function that can also immediately perform the task of receipt.

In addition, the device of the present invention has a memory card (2) and stores all the information related to the data communication in the memory card to print the information according to the user's request as well as display on the LCD (6) POS If you want to see a list of goods, such as in the case of the operation, you can perform a list search at a glance by displaying the product information stored in the memory card (2) without referring to a separate catalog, so that convenience is more guaranteed. do.

And by connecting the external keyboard unit 13 according to the user's choice, it becomes possible to process information using the keyboard of a general computer, and by connecting the external monitor 14 to be larger than the LCD (6), to provide a clear screen output It may be.

In the present invention, the modem unit 7 transmits the processing information of the microcomputer to the other party's information device (facsimile) connected to the telephone line and transmits the information transmitted from the other party's facsimile. It can be received and stored in the memory card 2 and printed on a screen or printed by a printer.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is necessary not only to a general personal computer but also to an information system such as a videotex terminal, a home banking terminal, a credit card inquiry device, a telephone, and operating in a single system. Can satisfy the needs of information processing needs, and provides a variety of information processing functions can be provided to meet the information age, and can be provided as a smaller and lighter product than notebook PCs office automation equipment As a result, it is possible to secure efficient work processing capability, and to easily implement communication with various application programs or external devices supported by the information device.

Claims (1)

The microcomputer 1 controls the entire device to perform information communication through a telephone line and to control input and output (display / print / transmission) of each information corresponding to a user's desire; A data memory card (2) storing various information to be processed, a ROM disk (3) provided with programs required for system operation under the control of the microcomputer, and a computer for inputting a user's information processing instruction to the microcomputer Key board unit 4, MSR unit 5 for reading and providing information for credit card inquiry to the microcomputer, LCD 6 for displaying the information processed by the microcomputer, and control of the microcomputer The modem unit 7 performs modulation of demodulation information and demodulation of reception information for information communication through a telephone line, and outputs transmission information and input of reception information through the modem unit 7. In order to configure the telephone line control unit 8 for switching the telephone line, the serial interface port 9 for communication between the microcomputer and the external device, and the communication line with the printer to print the output information of the microcomputer Information telephone terminal comprising a parallel interface port (10) and a telephone (17) under the control of the telephone line control unit (8) and selectively connected with a telephone line and the modem to enable a telephone call.