JPH02302149A - Telephone communication equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To attain communication freely at any time from a visit location without preparing a coin or a telephone card by providing a stationary receptacle connecting to a telephone line and a portable communication set provided with a connector plugged into or plugged out of the receptacle to the system and providing an output means sending an individual identification signal to the communication set. CONSTITUTION:An individual identification number is registered to a user of a portable communication set 4 for each communication equipment in this case, every time the user makes an operating contract with a telephone company in advance and its individual information number is recorded in a memory circuit in an electronic circuit built in the communication set 4. In the case of the communication, when a connector 8 of the communication set 4 is plugged into a stationary receptacle 5, the individual identification number is called from the memory circuit in the communication 4 based on a command from a main station and the identification whether or not the communication set is a communication set registered already is implemented momentarily. Every time communication is implemented, the utility data such as communication date, communication time and communication kind are recorded in a computer in the main station and the utility charge is collected for each prescribed period to apply collection processing.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a portable telephone communication device mainly suitable for public telephone systems.

[Conventional technology]

Today's public telephone systems use coins and prepaid cards (telephone cards) as payment methods.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

Telephone communication using telephone cards has become rapidly popular in recent years because it is easy to make calls without having to prepare coins, and relatively long calls and long-distance calls can be made easily. However, since the system requires purchasing a telephone card in advance and paying the fee in advance regardless of how it is used, it is not economical for users who use telephone cards frequently as they are forced to pay a considerable amount in advance. It becomes a heavy burden.

Furthermore, although the introduction of telephone cards has greatly simplified telephone communication, the communication equipment itself remains old-fashioned and still requires the installation of public telephones, and the space required to install telephones in telephone corners of public facilities is quite limited. In particular, public telephones that accept telephone cards are not only larger than those that only accept coins, but also are installed in a molded type that cannot be moved, so they may obstruct passage in some locations. You can also see what is there.

In addition, in the conventional public telephone system, since it is necessary to install a telephone, the cost of disposing of the telephone, the cost of repairing malfunctions, the cost of collecting charges, the cost of the place where the telephone is installed, etc. are transferred to the telephone bill. This is disadvantageous to users.

As described above, the conventional public telephone system includes various problems that should be improved, and the present invention aims to eliminate these problems.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The characteristic configuration of the present invention includes a fixed type outlet connected to a telephone line, and a portable communication device equipped with a connector that can be connected to and separated from the outlet. On the machine,
It is equipped with an output means for transmitting an individual identification signal, an output means for transmitting a communication destination calling signal, a telephone microphone and a receiver 1, and a communication signal input/output means.

[For production]

According to the feature of the present invention described above, the user signs a usage contract with the telephone company in advance, registers the individual identification number of the communication device, and carries the communication device.

When using communication, connect the connector of a portable communication device to a fixed connector that is installed in various public facilities and places, and send an individual identification signal to the home via a line to confirm that it is a registered communication device. Check whether or not. This confirmation can be done automatically at the same time as the connector is connected.
Alternatively, it is possible to adopt a confirmation method by inputting a pre-registered code number.

Once the registration is confirmed, the user performs a calling operation on the destination communication device in the same way as normal telephone communication, and can perform general calls and information communication using the microphone and receiver.

Usage data such as communication date and time, communication time, communication type, etc. are recorded in the home computer each time it is used, and usage fees are totaled and collected every predetermined period.

〔Example] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below based on the drawings.

FIG. 4 shows an outline of the telephone communication device according to the present invention, in which a contract telephone line 2 and a correspondence telephone line 3 are derived from the telephone company Mokuba 1. The telephone line 3 does not have a telephone, and an outlet 5 for a portable communication device 4 is installed and fixed at a suitable location in the city.

The communication device 4 is, for example, a card type as shown in FIG.
Alternatively, a pen-shaped device as shown in FIG. 3 may be used.

This portable communication device 4 is provided with two outlets 6°7, and one outlet 6 has a connecting cord 9 equipped with a connector 8 which is plugged into the fixed outlet 5 and connected to the connector 10. The earphone 11 as a receiving receiver is connected to the other outlet 7.
A cord 12 is connected via a connector 13.

Further, the communication device 4 is equipped with a group of number key buttons 14 for calling the other party, a microphone 15 for making calls, a volume dial 16 for adjusting the volume of earphones, and also has an electronic circuit using an IC built-in.

The built-in electronic circuit has a function of outputting a call signal to the other party according to the operation of the number key button 14, and a microphone 15.
In addition to the function of transmitting a call given to the communication device, the function of amplifying the call signal from the other party according to the amount of operation of the volume dial 16 and outputting it to the earphone 11, there is also a function for individual identification given to each communication device. It has the function of outputting a signal.

In other words, the user of this portable communication device 4 enters into a usage contract with the telephone company in advance, and at that time, an individual identification number is registered for each communication device, and a memory in the electronic circuit built into the communication device 4 is registered. The individual identification number is recorded on the circuit. When the device is plugged into a fixed outlet 5 and connected, the individual identification number is read from the memory circuit in the communication device 4 based on a command from the communication device 1 and sent to the communication device 1, which determines whether it is a registered communication device or not. Identification is instantaneous.

When the communication device 4 is recognized as a registered communication device, the communication device 4 is notified that communication is possible, and the earphone 1
1, a communication possible display sound is output. The user who hears this communication ready display sound operates the number key button 14 in the same way as a regular telephone to call the other party, and then uses the microphone 1 to call the other party.
5 and an earphone 11 to make a call.

Each time a communication occurs, Mokuba 1 records usage data such as communication date and time, communication time, and type of communication (short distance, long distance) on the computer, and collects and collects usage fees at predetermined intervals. be exposed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the fixed installation outlet 5 can be installed on a pillar or wall of a building, or on various types of poles including utility poles, without taking up much space.

In this case, by providing the outlet 5 at a low position, it can be easily used by a user in a wheelchair or a child.

In addition, if an outlet 5 is provided facing the road on a ball or special pole on the side of the road where the user can park or park, it is possible to communicate without getting out of the car even on rainy or cold days. Also, if you install an outlet 5 on a table in a coffee shop or near the table (on a wall, etc.), you can communicate without leaving your seat.

Note that the present invention can also be implemented in the following forms.

(1) By registering the individual identification number as a multi-digit recitation number and outputting the individual identification signal by pressing the number key button, unauthorized use due to loss or theft can be avoided. . Furthermore, in the event of loss or theft, etc., the telephone company is notified of this and processing is done to disable communication using the corresponding communication device.

(2) By simply plugging the connector 8 of the communication device 4 into the outlet 5, the number of the called party is stored in the communication device 4 so that not only the individual recognition signal but also the calling signal of the preset destination is output. This is useful if you frequently communicate with only a certain number of parties.

Furthermore, by setting this memorized number in a home phone and letting an elderly person or child carry it, it can be conveniently used for communicating with a lost child.

(3) As an output means for individual identification signals, in addition to storing the individual identification number in the built-in memory as described above, the communication device must be equipped with magnetic recording means and barcode recording means, and must be installed and fixed. It is also possible to provide a reading socket near the outlet 5 and to insert the communication device 4 itself into the socket for individual identification.

(4) It can also be used as a multifunctional communication device by adding a pager function, an electronic notebook (telephone book, memo communication, word processing transmission, calculator, etc.) function, or both functions.

(5) A speaker may be built in as a receiver, although it will be a little larger.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, the telephone communication device of the present invention brings about the following effects.

(1) You can communicate freely from anywhere without having to prepare coins or telephone cards.

In particular, long-term and long-distance communication can be performed without worrying about the usage frequency of coins or telephone cards.

(2) Since the usage fee is paid at a later date according to the frequency of use, there is no need to pay in advance like with a telephone card, which is beneficial to the user.

(3) Installing a fixed outlet requires almost no space, so it can be installed on station platforms and busy streets without interfering with traffic.

(4) Since there is no need to install expensive public telephones, the costs of disposing of the telephone, repairing malfunctions, recovering all charges, and the cost of the space for installing the telephone are transferred to the telephone bill. This makes it possible to reduce usage fees.

(5) Because it is for personal use, it is cleaner than conventional public telephones, which are touched by an unspecified number of people.

(6) Although it is portable, it is wired, so it does not require a large battery like a wireless phone, and can be constructed into an extremely small and lightweight pocket size, making it easy to carry.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a communication device used in the telephone communication device of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing its usage form, and FIG.
The figure is a perspective view showing another example of the communication device, and FIG. 4 is a schematic configuration diagram of the telephone communication device. 4...Communication device, 5...Outlet, 8
......Connector, 11...Receiver-1
15...Microphone. Patent distributor Sho Nakamura Figure 3

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) Fixed type outlet 5 connected to the telephone line
and a portable communication device 4 equipped with a connector 8 that can be connected to and separated from the outlet 5, and the communication device 4 includes an output means for transmitting an individual identification signal and an output for transmitting a communication destination calling signal. 1. A telephone communication device comprising: a microphone 15 and a receiver 11; and input/output means for communication signals. (2) Claim (1) wherein the communication device 4 is configured in a card type.
) Telephone communication equipment as described in ).