JPH04360363A - Card telephone set - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate the operation by storing a telephone number read from a card and using an automatic dial control means to give the telephone number to a dial circuit thereby making dialing. CONSTITUTION:A telephone number entered by a ten-key 3 is given to a read write means 11 via a telephone number write control means 20. The read write means 11 gives a write signal to an input output head 10 and writes the entered telephone number to a card 70. When the card 70 in which the telephone number is stored is loaded, a read signal is outputted from a read write means 7 to read the telephone number stored by the input output head 10. The read telephone number is stored in a telephone number storage means 16 and given to a dial circuit 18 to make a dialing. Thus, a phone call is made without entering the telephone number from the ten-key 3.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a telephone that can use a telephone card and has a function of recording a telephone number on the telephone card.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 9 shows an external view of a public telephone in which a conventional telephone card can be used. This public telephone is comprised of a handset 1 and a telephone body 2. The phone body 2 is
It has a numeric keypad 3 for specifying a telephone number, a power indicator 4 for showing the remaining number of telephone cards, a card insertion slot 5, a card return slot 6, a coin insertion slot 7, and a coin return slot 8.

FIG. 10 shows a flowchart for making a call using a telephone card using this public telephone. First, the handset 1 is disconnected and the telephone body 2 is turned on (step 1). Thereafter, the telephone card is inserted into the card insertion slot 5 (step 2). When the card is inserted, in step 3, the remaining power information stored on the card is read. Next, input the telephone number of the other party using the numeric keypad 3 (step 4). Once connected to the other party, a call begins (step 5). During this time, the billing calculation process shown in step 6 is performed. When the call is completed (step 7), in step 8, the remaining number information of the telephone card is updated and rewritten. Thereafter, the telephone card is returned from the card return slot 6 (step 9).

[0004] With conventional telephones, calls were made in the manner described above.

[0005]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the conventional telephone set as described above, even when calling the same number, it is necessary to input the telephone number from the numeric keypad each time. Therefore, there is a problem that the operation is complicated.

The object of the present invention is to solve the above problems and provide a telephone that is easy to operate.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems] A card telephone according to claim 1 includes an input/output head that receives a read signal to read data recorded on the card, and receives a write signal to write data to the card. A read/write control means outputs a read signal or a write signal to the head; among the data read from the card, the remaining power is stored in the power storage means; the telephone number is stored in the telephone number storage means;
A data recognition means for selecting and outputting, a power storage means for storing the remaining power sent from the data recognition means, a telephone number storage means for storing the telephone number sent from the data recognition means, and a power storage means for storing the remaining power sent from the data recognition means. power update means for subtracting the used power from the remaining power and storing it again in the power storage means;
An update power writing means that controls the read/write control means so as to write the remaining power stored in the power storage means on the card, and an automatic call that gives the telephone number stored in the telephone number storage means to the calling circuit. It is equipped with a control means and a calling circuit that makes a call based on a given telephone number.

[0008] The card telephone according to claim 2 is the card telephone according to claim 1, further comprising telephone number writing control means for controlling the reading and writing control means so as to write the telephone number inputted by the numeric keypad on the card. ing.

[0009] The card telephone according to claim 3 is the card telephone according to claim 1, wherein the telephone number input from the manual input calling means and the telephone number are manually input calling means for supplying the telephone number inputted by the numeric keypad to the calling circuit. A calling selection means is provided for selecting which of the telephone numbers stored in the storage means is to be given to the calling circuit.

0010

The card telephone according to the first aspect of the present invention stores the telephone number read from the card in the telephone number storage means. The stored telephone number is given to the calling circuit by the automatic call control means to make the call.

In the card telephone set according to the second aspect of the present invention, the telephone number input from the numeric keypad is written on the card under the control of the telephone number writing control means.

In the card telephone according to the third aspect of the present invention, the call selection means selects the telephone number from the manually input call origination means and the telephone number stored in the telephone number storage means, and supplies the selected telephone numbers to the calling circuit.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 shows an overall configuration diagram of a card telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention. The input/output head 10 reads data stored in the card 70 and also reads data stored in the card 70.
This is used to write data to 0. card 70
A data area as shown in FIG. 5 is reserved.

When making a call using this card telephone, it is first necessary to register the telephone number of the other party on the card 70. When registering a telephone number, input the telephone number of the other party using the numeric keypad 3. This telephone number is sent to the reading/writing means 1 via the telephone number writing control means 20.
1 is given. The reading/writing means 11 is the input/output head 1
0 and writes the input telephone number into the telephone number area of the card 70.

Next, the operation when making a telephone call using the card 70 in which a telephone number is stored will be described. When the card 70 is inserted, a read signal is output from the read/write means 11, and the data stored in the card 70 is read out by the input/output head 10. The read data is given to the data recognition means 12. The data recognition means 12 is
Among the read data, telephone number data is stored in the telephone number storage means 16, and frequency data is stored in the frequency storage means 13.

Automatic call control means 17 provides the telephone number stored in telephone number storage means 16 to call origination circuit 18 . The calling circuit 18 makes a call based on this telephone number.

When the circuit is connected, the frequency updating means 14
The frequency stored in the frequency storage means 13 is updated according to the call time. When the call ends, the update frequency writing means 15
controls the reading/writing means 11 to write the updated frequency stored in the updated frequency storage means 14 onto the card 70. That is, the frequency of the card 70 is updated.

By the way, when calling a telephone number that is not stored in the card 70, the call selection means 22 selects
Manual input calling means 21 is selected. Manual input calling means 2
When 1 is selected, the telephone number input from the numeric keypad 3 is given to the calling circuit 18 as is. Therefore, it is possible to make a call by inputting from the numeric keypad 3.

FIG. 2 shows an external view of a card telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention. This card telephone includes a handset 1 and a telephone main body 2. The top surface of the telephone main body 2 is provided with a numeric keypad 3 for specifying a telephone number, a power display 4 for displaying the remaining power, a message display 43 for displaying a message, input switches SW1, SW2, SW3, and a coin insertion slot 7. It is being Further, a card insertion slot 5, a card return slot 6, and a coin return slot 8 are provided on the front side. Here, the switch SW1 is a switch for selecting whether to store a telephone number on the card or to make a telephone call. The switch SW2 is a switch for selecting whether to make a call using the phone number stored on the card or the phone number entered from the numeric keypad 3. switch S
W3 is a switch for correcting input contents.

FIG. 3 shows a hardware configuration in which the functions shown in FIG. 1 are realized using the CPU 30. CPU30
A memory circuit 33 and a calling circuit 34 are connected to the bus line 35 . In addition, interfaces 31, 32,
36, 38, 39, 40, the numeric keypad 3, input/output head 10, card transport mechanism 37, switches SW1-S
W3, frequency display 4, and message display 43 are also connected to bus line 35.

[0021] The CPU 30 controls each of the above sections according to a program stored in an internal ROM (not shown). The flowchart of this program is shown in Figure 4.
Shown below. In order to automatically dial the other party using the card, it is necessary to register (memorize) the other party's telephone number on the card in advance.

First, this recording mode will be explained. When the handset 1 is lifted, the telephone goes on-hook. This causes the process to proceed to step 12. Here, the user presses the switch SW1 to select the telephone number recording mode. Thereby, the process proceeds to step 13. Next, the user inserts the card from the card insertion slot 5. When the card is inserted, the CPU 30 controls the card transport mechanism 37 to take in the card. At the same time as the card is taken in, the data recorded on the card is read by the input/output head 10 (step 14).

Next, the CPU 30 displays the message display 4.
3, a message as shown in FIG. 6A is displayed (step 15). In response to this, the user inputs the area code (step 16) and finally inputs the # key.
A message like the one shown in B is displayed. Accordingly,
The user enters the local area code (step 16) and finally #
When the key is input, a message as shown in FIG. 6C is displayed. In response, the user enters the last four digits of the phone number (step 16), and finally enters the # key.
It is assumed that the input has been completed and the process proceeds to step 18. In step 18, the CPU 30 inputs the input area code,
Write the local area code and last four digits of the phone number in the phone number area of the card. When writing is completed, the CPU 30 controls the card transport mechanism 37 to eject the card from the card return slot 6 (step 19). In the manner described above, the telephone number of the other party is registered on the card.

Next, the operation when making a telephone call using this card will be explained. When the handset 1 is lifted, the telephone goes on-hook. Thereby, the process proceeds to step 12 and step 21. When making a call using the phone number stored on the card (in auto dial mode), switch SW2 is turned off. Therefore, the process proceeds from step 21 to step 22. Next, when a card is inserted from the card insertion slot 5, the CPU 30 controls the card transport mechanism 37 to take in the card. At this time,
At the same time, the data recorded on the card is read by the input/output head 10. Among the read data, the remaining power is stored in the storage circuit 33 and displayed on the power display 4. Further, the telephone number is also stored in the storage circuit 33. Note that if no telephone number is recorded on the card, automatic dialing is not performed (step 23).

If a plurality of telephone numbers are recorded on the card, a message as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the message display 43 (step 25). In response, when the user selects a telephone number (step 16), CPU 30 provides this telephone number to calling circuit 34. As a result, the calling circuit 34 makes a call (steps 27 and 31). When the line is connected, the user makes a call (step 32). During this call, the CPU 30 performs calculation to update the frequency according to the usage time (step 33). When the call ends (step 24), the remaining power is written to the card by the input/output head 10 (step 35). Next, the card is returned from the card return slot 6 by the card transport mechanism 37 (step 36). Auto dialing using a card is performed as described above.

If only one telephone number is recorded on the card, the call process (step 27) is directly performed without selecting a telephone number (steps 25 and 26).

Furthermore, if auto-dial is not to be performed, switch SW2 is turned on. This cancels the auto dial mode (step 21). Therefore, the normal telephone mode is established (step 28). In the normal telephone mode, the telephone number input from the numeric keypad 3 is given to the calling circuit 34 to make a call.

FIG. 8 shows an example of a card for use in the card telephone according to the present invention. In this card 70, there is a column 7 in which the name of the person whose telephone number is memorized is entered.
0a is provided. Therefore, it is easy to confirm the registered partner.

[0029]

In the card telephone according to the first aspect of the present invention, a telephone number input using a numeric keypad is given to the reading/writing means via the telephone number writing control means. The read/write means provides a write signal to the input/output head to write the input telephone number onto the card. When a card with a telephone number stored thereon is inserted, a reading signal is output from the reading/writing means, and the stored telephone number is read out by the input/output head. The read telephone number is stored in the telephone number storage means and given to the calling circuit by the automatic call control means. The calling circuit makes a call based on the given telephone number. Therefore, it is possible to make a call without inputting a telephone number from the numeric keypad.

[0030] The card telephone according to claim 2 is the card telephone according to claim 1.
In this card telephone, a telephone number writing control means writes a telephone number onto the card. Therefore, the telephone number of the other party can be registered in advance on the card.

[0031] The card telephone according to claim 3 is the card telephone according to claim 1.
In this card telephone, the manual input calling means supplies the telephone number entered using the numeric keypad to the calling circuit. The call selecting means selects the telephone number from the manually input calling means and the telephone number stored in the telephone number storage means and applies them to the calling circuit. Therefore, it is possible to select between automatic calling and manual input calling depending on the situation.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a card telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external view of a card telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration when the functions of FIG. 1 are realized by a CPU.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the CPU 30.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a data area of a card.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a message display when recording a destination telephone number.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a message display when there are multiple destination telephone numbers.

FIG. 8 is an external view of a card according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an external view of a conventional card telephone.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart diagram for making a call using a conventional card telephone.

[Explanation of symbols]

1...Telephone receiver 2...Telephone body 3...Numeric keypad 4...Degree indicator 5...Card insertion slot 6...Card return slot 10...I/O head 11...Reading/writing means 12...Data recognition means 13... Frequency storage means 14... Frequency update means 15... Update frequency writing means 16...Telephone number storage means 17...Automatic call control means 18... Calling circuit 20...Telephone number writing control means 21...Manual input calling means 22...Call selection means 43...Message display 70...Card

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. An input/output head that receives a read signal to read data recorded on a card and receives a write signal and writes data to the card; a reader that outputs a read signal or a write signal to the input/output head; A write control means selects and outputs the remaining power from among the data read from the card into the power storage means, a telephone number into the telephone number storage means, and a data recognition means which selects and outputs the remaining power sent from the data recognition means. A power storage means for storing the power, a telephone number storage means for storing the telephone number sent from the data recognition means, and a power for subtracting the used power from the remaining power stored in the power storage means and storing it again in the power storage means. The update means controls the read/write control means so as to write the remaining powers stored in the power storage means into the card; the update power writing means provides the telephone number stored in the telephone number storage means to the calling circuit; A card telephone equipped with automatic call control means and a calling circuit that makes calls based on a given telephone number. 2. The card telephone according to claim 1, wherein a telephone number writing control means controls the reading and writing control means so as to write the telephone number inputted by the numeric keypad on the card;
A card telephone characterized by being equipped with. 3. The card telephone according to claim 1, wherein a manual input calling means provides a telephone number inputted by the numeric keypad to a calling circuit, and the telephone number from the manual input calling means is stored in the telephone number storage means. A card telephone set comprising a call selection means for selecting which of the telephone numbers is to be given to a calling circuit.