JPH0410842A - Communication equipment using telephone line - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the convenience of a communication equipment and the operability at dialing by retrieving a called telephone number and confirming the content stored in the communication equipment and selecting a telephone number based on the observation of the display means. CONSTITUTION:A telephone set section 14 and a facsimile communication control section 17 are controlled by a control signal from a control section 20. A memory 22 storing a telephone number and a picture data, a display section 23 displaying the telephone number and an operating mode or the like of a picture data facsimile equipment 11 and an operation section 24 operated at the setting of the operating mode and at the entry of the telephone number are connected to the control section 20. Thus, the operator of the communication equipment easily retrieve the called party telephone number stored in the communication equipment and confirms the content. Moreover, based on the observation of the display section 23, a dial means automatically makes dialing by using an operation section 24 so as to select the called party telephone number while observing the display content of the display means 23. Thus, the convenience of a communication equipment and the operability at dialing are improved.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a communication device using a telephone line, which is preferably implemented in a facsimile machine or the like.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION FIG. 14 is a plan view of an operation panel 1 of a conventional facsimile machine. To enter a general phone number, use the 1 number key 2
This is done by manipulating the . The entered phone number is
It is displayed on a display section 3 realized as a liquid crystal display device, and the operator presses the start key 4 after confirming the input telephone number.

As a result, the facsimile machine performs a calling operation, reads the set document, and starts facsimile transmission.

The operation spring 1 is also provided with a plurality of keys 5 called one-touch dial keys. A storage area corresponding to each one-touch dial key 5 is set in the memory built into the facsimile machine, and a telephone number of the called party can be stored in association with the one-touch dial key 5. Therefore, by storing the telephone number of the person to whom facsimile transmissions are frequently made, it is possible to simplify key operations when transmitting facsimile transmissions. That is, when a desired one-touch dial key is operated after setting a document on the facsimile machine, the corresponding telephone number is read out from the memory and displayed on the display section 3. Thereafter, when the start key 4 is pressed, facsimile transmission is started.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention In the above-mentioned facsimile machine, in order to know which telephone number of the other party is registered in each one-touch dial key, the number of the other party is registered at the bottom of each one-touch dial key, as shown in FIG. You will need to write your name, etc., and if you change the person you are registering with, you may need to rewrite the name.
It was a hassle.

You can also search and confirm registered phone numbers (you will need to operate the one-touch dial keys in order to display the registered phone numbers one by one on the display unit 3).
It was time consuming and inconvenient.

An object of the present invention is to provide communication using a telephone line that can easily search for a called party's telephone number stored in a communication device, and that can simplify manual key operations when making a call. The purpose is to provide equipment.

Means for Solving the Problems The present invention comprises: a storage means for storing a plurality of telephone numbers of called parties; a display means for displaying a plurality of telephone numbers of called parties based on the stored contents of said storage means; selection means for selecting one called party telephone number from among the called party telephone numbers displayed on the display means; and reading out the selected called party telephone number from the storage means based on the output of the selecting means. This is a communication device using a telephone line, characterized in that it includes a calling means that performs a calling operation using a telephone line.

The present invention also provides a storage means which is detachably attached to the communication device and stores a plurality of called party telephone numbers, a reading means which reads the called party telephone number from the storage means, and a reading means which reads the called party telephone number from the storage means, and a reading means which reads the called party telephone number from the storage means. , display means for displaying a plurality of telephone numbers of the called party; selection means for selecting one telephone number of the called party from among the telephone numbers of the called party displayed on the display means; and calling means for reading out the selected telephone number of the called party from the storage means and performing a calling operation.

According to the present invention, a plurality of called party telephone numbers stored in the storage means are displayed on the display means, and one called party telephone number is displayed from among the plurality of called party telephone numbers displayed on the display means. A side phone number is selected by the selection means. The calling means reads out the telephone number of the called party selected from the storage means based on the output of the selection means and performs a calling operation.

Therefore, a person operating the communication device can easily search for the telephone number of the called party stored in the communication device and confirm the contents by looking at the display means. Furthermore, if a desired telephone number of the called party is selected by the selection means without looking at the display contents of the display means, the calling means automatically performs the calling operation. This greatly improves the convenience of the communication device and the operability when making a call.

Further, according to the present invention, when the storage means in which a plurality of called party telephone numbers are stored is installed in the main body of the communication device, the reading means reads the called party telephone medium from the storage means, and the read called party The telephone number is displayed on the display means. The selection means selects one telephone number of the called party from among the plurality of telephone numbers of the called party displayed on the display means. The calling means reads out the telephone number of the called party selected from the storage means based on the output of the selection means and performs a calling operation. Also, if another storage means is installed, a different called party telephone number will be displayed on the display means,
From this point on, operations similar to those described above can be performed.

Therefore, for example, by using a separate storage means for each operator, the telephone number of the called party can be easily managed. In other words, when multiple operators share one communication device, if the device stores all the called party phone numbers used by each operator, the storage capacity of the storage means will increase, and the called party It takes time and effort to search for the side phone number and confirm the contents. In such a case, by using a separate storage means for each operator, only the called party's telephone number that the operator needs will be displayed on the display means, making it easier to search for the telephone number and confirm the contents. can be done quickly. Further, if the operator selects a desired telephone number of the called party using the selection means without looking at the contents displayed on the display means, the calling means automatically performs the calling operation. This greatly improves the convenience of the communication device and the operability when making a call.

Embodiment FIG. 1 shows a facsimile machine 11 which is an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the basic configuration of the facsimile machine 11, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the facsimile machine 11. The facsimile device 11 performs facsimile transmission/reception and telephone calls via the telephone line 12. The telephone line 12 is CM L (
Connect Modem t.

Line) is connected to the terminal 13a of the relay 13.

A telephone section 14 is connected to the terminal 13b, and a facsimile communication section 15 is connected to the terminal 13C.

The telephone section 14 is provided with a handset 16 including a microphone and a speaker for making calls. The facsimile communication section 15 includes a facsimile communication control section 17, a document reading device 18, and a recording device 19.

The facsimile communication control unit 17 includes a modem that modulates/demodulates image data, etc.
The image data from 8 is modulated, and the received image data is demodulated and recorded by a recording device 19. Telephone section 14
The facsimile communication control section 17 is controlled by a control signal from the control section 20.

Further, an incoming call detection circuit 21 is connected to the telephone line 12, and provides a detection signal to the control section 20 when a facsimile is received, that is, when a CNG signal is received. The control unit 20 changes the switching signal to C when receiving the CNG signal.
ML relay 13 is applied to connect terminal 13a and terminal 13c. This allows the facsimile device 11 to receive facsimile messages. When the facsimile machine 11 is in a standby state, the terminals 13a and 13b of the CML relay 13 are connected.

The control unit 20 includes a memory 22 in which a telephone number, image data, etc. are stored, and a display unit 23 in which the telephone number, image data, operation mode of the facsimile machine 11, etc. are displayed.
An operation section 24 that is operated when setting an operation mode or inputting a telephone number is connected.

As shown in FIG.
A document insertion slot 27 and an operation section 24 are provided.

A document inserted through the document insertion slot 27 has its image read by the document reading device 18, and then is discharged from the document discharge port 28 provided on the upper front side of the main body 26.

Further, two recording paper discharge ports are provided on the lower front side of the main body 26, from which the recording paper P after recording is discharged.

Hashi 1-set 16 is arranged on the upper left side of the main body 26, and a telephone hole is placed on the lower right side! ! 12 and the input device 31 mentioned above are connected.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the memory 22.

The memory 22 has a registration data area for storing the name and telephone number of the called party, an image data area for storing transmitted or received image data, and a work area used for various processing operations.

In the registered data area, 1-3 line data, 1-ka'' line data, ``sa'' line data, and ``wa'' line data are stored.

"A" line data is the first letter of "A", "iJ", "U"
, "e", and "o" of the called party and its telephone number, and are arranged, for example, in alphabetical order of the name.

The "A" row data is composed of data blocks B1 to Bm. Each data block is composed of individual areas R1 to Rn, and each individual area has a name storage field and a telephone number field +1! A field is set in which the name and telephone number of the called party are stored. Here, one data block is a unit of data that can be displayed all at once on the display section 23. In other words, n types of names and phone numbers are displayed on one screen. The configurations of the other line data are also similar to the configuration of the "A" line data.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of the operating section 24.

The operation unit 24 is composed of an operation panel 24P shown in FIG. 4(1) and an input device 31 called a mouse shown in FIG. 4(2). On the operation panel 24P, cursor keys 1 to 4.1 number keys 36 and a plurality of keys KG used for data input etc. are arranged. Inside the key KG,
An execution key 34, which will be described later, is included.

As shown in FIG. 4(2), the outer shape of the mouse 31 is a rectangular parallelepiped, and the ends where the keys 31 and 33 are provided are slightly rounded. A sphere (not shown) is rotatably provided at the bottom of the mouse 31, and by moving the mouse 31 by rotating the sphere and using the keys 32, the same operations as 1 to 4 can be performed on the cursor keys. .

Further, the key 33 corresponds to the execution key 34.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart I for explaining the receiving operation in the facsimile machine 11. In step a1, it is determined whether the incoming call detection circuit 21 has received an ejection signal. Upon receiving the ringing signal, step a
Proceed to step 2. In step a2, the incoming call detection circuit 21 determines whether a CNG signal is received, that is, whether the calling party is requesting facsimile communication.

In the case of facsimile communication, proceed to step a3 and use the CML
The relay 13 is switched, and the facsimile communication section 15 receives image data from the calling party.

In step a4, the received image data is recorded and displayed on the display unit 23.

If it is not a facsimile communication, that is, if it is a call request, the ringing bell of the telephone section 14 is activated in step a5. In step a6, it is determined whether the handset 16 has been picked up, and when the handset 16 is picked up, a conversation is made with the calling party in step a7.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the processing operation of the facsimile machine 11 when making a call. Figure 6 (
1) is a flowchart for explaining a facsimile transmission operation. In step b1, the original is set on the original reading device f18, and in step b2, the telephone number of the called party is input.

In step b3, a calling operation is performed from the telephone section 14 based on the input telephone number of the called party, and in step b4, it is determined whether or not the called party has responded. If there is a response, the CML relay 13 is switched in step b5, the document image reading operation is performed in the document reading device 18 in step b6, and the image data is transmitted in step b7, and the image data is displayed on the display unit 23. .

FIG. 6(2) is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the facsimile machine 11 during a call. In step C1, the handset 16 is picked up, and in step c2, the telephone number of the called party is input. In step c3, the telephone number of the called party inputted (based on this, a calling operation is performed from the telephone section 14, and in step c4, it is determined whether the called party has answered or not, that is, the called party has set the handset). If there is a response, a conversation is made with the called party in step C5.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the input operation of the telephone number of the called party, and FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the display on the display unit 23 during the input operation.

In step d1, the initial screen shown in FIG. 8(1) is displayed on the display section 23. The display screen 37 has, for example, a black background and a white display character. The display screen 37 displays various motes such as ``Register r-register'' and ``Search.'' In the initial state, the display area A1 where ``Register r-register'' is displayed is inverted in display color from the other display areas. That is, the background color is white and the characters are displayed in black. Hereinafter, such a display area will be referred to as a reverse display area. This reverse display area can be moved to an area desired by the operator. To move the highlighted display area, use the operation unit 24.
This can be done using the cursor keys 1 to 4 or the input device 31 called a mouse.

In step d2, a search mode is set.

At this time, when using the cursor key, for example, press 4 on the cursor key to change the highlighted display area to display area A2.
, and then press 2 twice on the cursor key to change the highlighted display area to display area A3. In other words, "search"
Move to the display area where is displayed. Thereafter, when the execution key 34 is pressed, the search mode is set.

Further, when using the mouse 31, an arrow 35 is displayed on the display screen 37. This arrow 35 is moved within the display screen 37 by rotating a sphere provided at the bottom of the mouse. Therefore, the arrow 35 is displayed in the display area A.
3 and presses the key 32 of the mouse 31, the display area A3 becomes an inverted display area. Thereafter, by pressing the key 33, the search mode is set. On the display screen 37, as shown in FIG. 8 (2), the initial letters of each line of the 50 syllables are displayed: 1a'', ``ga11.'wa''.

In step d3, a desired initial letter, in this case "ta", is selected by performing the same operation as in step d2. In other words, move the arrow 35 to the display area A4 and press the key 3.
Press 2 to make display area A4 the inverted display area, and press key 33.
I'll remind you.

In step d4, as shown in Figure 8 (3),
The name whose first letter is , and its phone number are displayed. Here, the data of the data block B1 of the "ta" row data in the memory 22 mentioned above is displayed.

In step d5, it is determined whether the desired partner's name is displayed, and if the answer is yes, the process advances to step d6. In step d6, a desired partner is selected by performing the same operation as described above. Here, “Tanaka Tsugube
06(221)1111".

In step d7, as shown in FIG. 8 (4), the selected name and telephone number are displayed at the top of the display screen, and the words rFAXJ, "Place J," and "Cancel" are displayed at the bottom of the display screen. is displayed. In step d8, the communication mode is specified using the mouse 31. If you specify 'FAXJ', a facsimile transmission will be performed, and if you specify r/J, a normal call operation will be performed. Also, if you specify "Cancel",
The display screen 37 returns to the previous state, that is, the display state shown in FIG. 8(3).

If the desired person's name is not displayed in step d5, return to step d4 by specifying "next page" displayed at the bottom of the display screen, and continue to display the name with the initial letter "ta". Is displayed. That is, the data of data block B2 shown in the third diagram is displayed. below,
By performing similar operations until the name of the desired partner is displayed, the data in data blocks B3 to Bm are sequentially displayed.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the facsimile device 11
A plurality of names and V-telephone numbers of the called party stored in the memory 22 are displayed on the display section 23 at the same time.
Search for the name and phone number of the desired person, or check the contents
Fi, authentication, etc. can be easily done in a short time. In other words, the names and phone numbers of, for example, seven people are displayed on the display screen 37 at the same time in ] operations, which reduces the number of operations on the operation section 24 and also eliminates the need to look at the display screen 37 on the display section 23. Since you can search, etc., the convenience is greatly improved.

In addition, by specifying the name of the other party using the mouse 31 without looking at the display screen 37, the call operation can be automatically performed, which greatly improves the operability during the call operation. do.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the basic configuration of a facsimile machine 41 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the facsimile machine 41. This embodiment is similar to the previous embodiment, and corresponding components are given the same reference numerals. The feature of this embodiment is that the memory card MCl1M stores the name and telephone number of the called party.
From C2, the data is read by the data reading device 25 and displayed on the display screen 37 of the display unit 23, so that it is possible to perform a search, check the registered contents, make a call, etc. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the memory cards MC1 and MC2 are inserted into a memory cart insertion slot 30 provided on the front surface of the main body 26, and one storage device is separated from the main body 26.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the contents stored in the memory card MCI. The memory card MCI is, for example, E PRO
It is composed of M. Data blocks MBI to MBl are set in the ROM, and each data block is composed of individual regions MRI to MRn. Each individual area has a name storage column and a telephone number storage column, in which the name and telephone number of the called party are stored. The memory card MC2 is also similar to the memory cart MC1.

FIG. 12 is a flow chart for explaining the telephone number input operation when using a memory card, and FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the display on the display unit 23 during the input operation. In step e1, the initial screen shown in 13th []<1) is displayed on the display section 23. Step e2, car 1
When the hemoto is set, the data in the data block MBI in the memory cart is read out in step e3, and the name and telephone number are displayed as shown in FIG. 13(2).

In step e4, it is determined whether the name of the desired partner is displayed, and if it is displayed, step e5
and select that person's name.

In step e6, as shown in FIG. 13 (3), the name and telephone number of the selected party are displayed in the upper part of the display screen 37, and the characters rFAXJ, "place", and "cancel" are also displayed. displayed at the bottom of the screen.

In step e7, communication mote settings are performed.

When rFAXJ is specified, a facsimile is sent, and the image data to be sent is displayed in display area B in the display screen 37 of the display section 23, as shown in FIG. 13(4). A facsimile number is also displayed at the bottom of the display screen. If r is specified, normal calling operation is performed.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the data on the memory card is also displayed on the display unit 23, so when the facsimile machine 41 is shared by multiple operators, the telephone number of the called party can be managed individually. This makes it easy to search for the telephone number of the called party and check the contents. In other words, if multiple operators have registered their own telephone numbers in the facsimile machine 41,
Names and phone numbers used by other operators are also displayed during searches, which takes time. On the other hand, since the memory card stores only the data needed by the operator who owns the card, unnecessary data as described above is not displayed. Therefore, searching and checking the contents can be done in a short time.

Furthermore, by using a memory card, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity of the memory 22 within the facsimile device 41.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, the operator of the communication device can easily search for the called party's telephone number stored in the one-to-one device and check the contents by looking at the display means. be able to. Further, if a desired called party telephone number is selected by the selection means without looking at the display contents of the display means, the calling means automatically performs a calling operation. This greatly improves the convenience of the communication device and the operability when making a call.

Further, according to the present invention, by using a separate storage means for each operator, for example, it is possible to easily manage the telephone number of the called party. In other words, only the telephone number of the called party that is required by the operator will be displayed on the display means.
You can quickly search for a phone number and check its contents. In addition, the operator should not look at the displayed content on the display means.
If the desired called party telephone number is selected by the selection means,
The calling means automatically performs a calling operation. This greatly improves the convenience of the communication device and the operability when making a call.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 shows a facsimile machine 11 which is an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the facsimile machine 11, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the memory 22, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of the operation section 24, and FIG.
The figure is a flowchart for explaining the receiving operation in the facsimile machine 11, and FIG.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the telephone number input operation, and FIG. 8 is the display section 2 during the telephone number input operation.
9 is a block diagram showing the basic configuration of a facsimile device 41 which is another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the facsimile device 41, and FIG. 11 is a memory card. FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining the telephone number input operation when using a memory card; FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the display on the display unit 23 during the input operation; FIG. 14 is a plan view of the operation panel 1 of a conventional facsimile machine. 11.41...Facsimile machine, 14.Telephone section 1wo
Facsimile communication section, 20-, \ control section, 22 memory, 23 display section, 24-4'! Sakubu, 25 data reader, Kotomasu, K1-ni 4 cursor keys, MCI (
z = 1, 2, ) Memory card agent Patent attorney Keibu Saikyo *2 Figure 5 Figure 11 Figure Figure

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A storage means for storing a plurality of telephone numbers of called parties; a display means for displaying a plurality of telephone numbers of called parties based on the stored contents of the storage means; and a called party displayed on the display means. Selection means for selecting one called party's telephone number from among the party's telephone numbers, and a calling operation for reading out the selected called party's telephone number from a storage means and performing a calling operation based on the output of the selecting means. A communication device using a telephone line, characterized in that it includes means. (2) a storage means which is detachably attached to the communication device and stores a plurality of called party telephone numbers; a reading means which reads the called party telephone numbers from the storage means; and a plurality of called party telephone numbers based on the output of the reading means. a display means for displaying the telephone number of the called party; a selection means for selecting one telephone number of the called party from among the telephone numbers of the called party displayed on the display means; and based on the output of the selection means, 1. A communication device using a telephone line, comprising: calling means for reading a selected telephone number of a called party from a storage means and performing a calling operation.