JPH06268751A - Telephone communications system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To allow even an individual user to easily utilize a system by executing the simplification and the cost reduction of system control for supplying service. CONSTITUTION:The number N of the system utilizing possible times of a caller is previously registered in the memory 55 of a repeating station 5 in correspondence to a password. When the caller calls from a public telephone set 11 to the repeating station 5 and requires a speech with a callee, the repeating station 5 confirms the number N of the system utilizing possible times of the caller and if there are the number of remaining times, the repeating station 5 calls the callee by way of a pocket beeper's number originator 59 and a pocket beeper calling center 42 based on a pocket beeper's number inputted from the caller. When the callee calls from a public telephone set 12 to the repeating station 5 in response to, the repeating station 5 makes the speech possible by connecting a line between the caller and callee and when the speech is finished, the repeating station 5 reduces and updates the number N of the system utilizing possible times of the caller, which is stored in the memory 55.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a telephone communication system that allows a pager owner who is out and about to call by telephone.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, pagers have been widely used and used as a means for enabling emergency contact to a salesperson, a businessperson, etc. who are out. In recent years, in order to improve the convenience of the pager, a telephone communication system has been developed and put into practical use, which enables the pager to call the other party and to directly talk with the called party. In this telephone communication system, a dedicated relay station having an exchange and a pager number transmitter is provided in the telephone network, and when a caller requests to use the system,
While waiting the caller, send the pager number entered by the caller to the pager call center,
When the called person who owns the corresponding pager is called through the pager calling center and there is a response from the called party within a predetermined time, the telephone line between the waiting caller and the called party. Is connected to enable both parties to talk.

In the telephone communication system, various system providing methods have been proposed and implemented in relation to the system usage fee collecting method. For example, a method is known in which a system provider sells a plurality of prepaid cards having different usage times or frequencies and the purchaser of the prepaid card is registered as a member. In this method, each member is given an ID number unique to each member, and a personal identification number is registered to prevent unauthorized use by others such as non-members.

Further, as a simpler system providing method using a prepaid card, a system provider sells a prepaid card in which the telephone number of the dedicated relay station is recorded, and a public telephone with an auto dialer function is used to make the exclusive use. Methods for accessing relay stations are also in place. With this method, the system user does not directly input the telephone number of the dedicated relay station, so the operability of the system user and prevention of unauthorized use by others such as non-members can be further improved. ing.

In addition, for example, a system providing method is also practiced in which the pager owner is registered as a chargeable person and the system usage fee is collected from the registrant by automatic withdrawal from a bank account or a credit card.

[0006]

In the telephone communication system using the prepaid card described above, the system user who purchased the prepaid card is registered as a member to prevent the non-member from unjustly using the system. It is necessary to identify whether or not the user is a member, which complicates system control. In addition, the system user has to input the telephone number of the relay station, the personal identification number, the ID number and the information for identifying whether he is the calling party or the called party from the public telephone, and the operation of the system user is complicated. It is easy to mis-operate.

The system using a prepaid card with an auto dialer function improves the operability of the system user, but is limited to public telephones with an auto dialer function when using the system, Prepaid cards are more expensive than regular prepaid cards, and the cost of service provision is generally higher.

On the other hand, in the telephone communication system in which the pager owner is registered as a billing target, the system usage fee is collected only from the called party, so the system usage fee can be reduced as a whole, but the called party can be called. The person has to pay not only the usage fee for the pager service but also the system usage fee for the telephone communication system, which increases the burden on the called party. In particular, even if the called party does not wish to use the telephone communication system service, he / she must receive the service for the convenience of the calling party, and the usage fee will be borne by the called party. It will be difficult to do.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a telephone communication system capable of easily and reliably managing system users and providing services, and which can be easily used by individual users. And

[0010]

According to the present invention, a dedicated relay station is provided in a telephone network, and when a caller whose unique information is registered in advance requests the dedicated relay station to use the system, the caller is called. Based on the pager number entered from the pager, call the called party who has the corresponding pager via the pager call center, and call between the called party and the called party via the dedicated relay station. In the telephone communication system, the dedicated relay station stores the information unique to the caller in association with the number of times the system can be used, and the caller to enable the caller to use the system. A unique information collating means for collating the unique information input from a person with the information stored in the information storage means,
Each time the caller uses the system, a judgment means for judging whether or not the number of times the caller uses the system matches the number of times the system can be used, and whether the caller can use the system based on the result of the judgment by the judgment means. And a system control means for controlling (Claim 1).

The system control means directly prohibits the caller from using the system when the number of times the caller has used the system matches the number of times the system can be used stored in the information storage means, or the above-mentioned information. It is preferable to delete the unique information of the caller stored in the storage means (claims 2 and 3).

The information unique to the caller may be a code preferably composed of an array of a plurality of numbers or a combination of numbers and symbols (claims 4 and 5).

Further, in the telephone communication system according to the present invention, a determining means for determining whether or not the calling party can contact the called party every time the calling party uses the system, and the calling party If you cannot contact the called party,
A means for prohibiting the totalization of the number of times the caller has used the system is provided (claim 6).

[0014]

According to the present invention, a person who wants to call the pager owner who is out and wants to make a call (hereinafter referred to as a caller) calls a dedicated relay station, for example, a combination of a plurality of numbers or a combination of a number and a symbol. When pre-registered peculiar information consisting of a number or a code is inputted to make a request to use the system, the inputted peculiar information is collated with the information stored in the information storage means, and the caller peculiar If the information is not registered, the caller is prohibited from using the system.

On the other hand, if the information unique to the caller is registered, it is determined whether or not the number of times of system usage accumulated by reading the corresponding number of times of system usage based on the unique information matches the number of times of system usage. Is determined, and whether or not the caller can use the system is controlled based on the determination result.

That is, when the accumulated number of times the system is used matches the number of times the system can be used read from the information storage means, the system use by the caller is prohibited. Further, when the accumulated number of times of system use coincides with the number of times of use of the system read from the information storage means, the unique information of the caller stored in the information storage means is deleted, whereby the caller is Even if a request is made to the dedicated relay station to use the system, the caller is prohibited from using the system.

Further, according to the present invention, when the caller cannot contact the called party, the system usage is not added to the system usage frequency.

[0018]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A telephone communication system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The telephone communication system according to the present invention sells a usage right containing the number of times N (≧ 0) the system can be used by a service provider to a person who wants to provide the service, and the purchaser of this usage right (hereinafter, The system user) can receive the service for a predetermined number of times N of availability.

The service provider registers the usable number of times N of the contracted system corresponding to the information unique to the system user, and the number of times the system is used n (≧ 0) for each system use of the system user. Is counted, and the service of the telephone communication system is provided to the system user until the number n of dissolved dysfunctions matches the number N of times of use. The content of the service will be described later.

The information unique to the system user (hereinafter referred to as unique information) is, for example, a personal identification number formed by arranging a plurality of numbers, an ID code, or a code formed by combining numbers and symbols. Is information for identifying. The unique information may be assigned by the system provider to the system user or may be set by the system user. Alternatively, the information set by the system user and other information unique to the system user such as a telephone number may be combined to obtain the unique information.

When the system user purchases the usage right, the service provider adds the unique information to the system user, and the number of times N the system can be used corresponding to the unique information is relayed by a dedicated relay described later. A card that describes the telephone number TN (telephone number of the relay station), the number of times the system can be used N, a guide for using the system, and other necessary items while registering with the station and receiving services from the system users. provide.

As a result, the system user can enjoy a predetermined service by calling the relay station having the telephone number TN written on the card and transmitting the above-mentioned unique information.

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a telephone communication system according to the present invention. In the figure, 11 and 12 are general public telephones, 21 and 22 are public telephone networks, 31 and 32 are telephone exchanges provided in the public telephone network, and 41 and 42 call pager owners. The pager call center 5 that emits a sound is a relay station that centrally controls the service provision of the telephone communication system according to the present invention.

To the relay station 5, for example, eight telephone lines 52 and 52 'are connected, and a control unit 51 for centrally controlling the operation of the system therein, connection / calling of the line network, connection for holding, etc. Circuit network control circuits 53, 53 'for controlling the circuit 5
An exchange 54 for selectively connecting the two and 52 ', a memory 55 for storing various information, a monitor 56 for displaying the system usage status, an input device 57 for inputting various information, a printer for outputting the system usage status, etc. Output device 58 and a pager number transmitter 59 for transmitting the pager number PN to the pager call centers 41 and 42.
Is provided.

In the memory 55, a guide, a response message, and the number N of times the system has been used by each system user are stored in correspondence with the unique information, and are sent from the system usage data and the system user. The contents of the message are to be stored. The message contents are stored in correspondence with the pager number PN for each one in a preset storage capacity unit, and up to three messages can be stored for one pager number PN. In addition, the input device 57 can input information about the number of times N the system has been used, and can also change the contents of guidance and response messages and the contents of services.

The output device 58 outputs the usage status of the system in the list format shown in FIG. 2, for example. This list is for pager number P
Information such as N, call time, personal identification number DN (unique information), and remaining number (number of times the system can be used) is output in the order in which the system is used. The utilization status regarding a specific personal identification number DN and a specific pager number. It is also possible to output the usage status regarding the PN.

It is possible to confirm the presence or absence of unauthorized use by others who are not system users from this system usage status list. That is, the pager number PN in the use of each system for a specific personal identification number DN is investigated, and if the pager number PN that has not been called by the system user corresponding to the personal identification number DN is included, the system use is performed. Can be confirmed to be due to unauthorized use.

Therefore, if the system user is provided with the information on the above-mentioned usage status in response to the request from the system user so that the system user can check his / her own usage status, the personal identification number DN can be changed for unauthorized use. Therefore, appropriate protective measures can be taken promptly, and reliable service can be provided.

Further, for example, the usage status of each line and the memory 5
By outputting information such as the number of messages recorded in 5, it is possible to obtain information useful for system maintenance.

Next, the operation of the telephone communication system will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

Here, the case where Mr. A calls out Mr. B who is carrying a pager while he is out and contacts him will be explained.

When Mr. A wants to call Mr. B to contact him, Mr. A first inputs the telephone number TN displayed on the card from the public telephone 11 to call the relay station 5.

When there is a call at the relay station 5 (step S0), the control unit 51 performs an on-hook operation to enable a call with Mr. A (step S2), and provides Mr. A with an operation guide regarding system usage. Do (Step S
4). In this operation guide, if you want to call the other party and make a call, enter the personal identification number DN,
If you are called and responded, your pager number P
A message is asked to enter the last 4 digits of N.

Then, the counter K which counts the number of input mistakes of the personal identification number DN or the pager number PN is reset to "0" (step S6) and waits until the number is input by Mr. A (step S8). ). And
When the number is input from Mr. A, it is determined whether or not the type of the number is a personal identification number (step S10), and when it is determined that the type of the input number is not the personal identification number (step S1).
(NO in 0), and further, it is determined whether or not the type of input number is a pager number (step S12). The type of the input number is determined by the number of digits of the number, for example, if it is 4 digits, it is determined as the pager number, and if it is a specific number of digits other than 4 digits, for example, 7 digits, it is determined as the personal identification number DN. And 4
If the number is neither 7 digits nor 7 digits, it is determined that an input error has occurred.

When it is determined that the type of the input number is neither the personal identification number nor the pager number (N in step S12)
O), it is determined that the number has been input incorrectly, and the process proceeds to step S16 to request re-input of the number (steps S16 to # 2).
0). Then, if the number input error occurs three times in a row (YES in step S16), it is determined that the user is an unauthorized use person other than the authorized system user, and the on-hook operation is performed to release the call (step S22). The daily report data relating to the communication is recorded in the memory 55 (step S2
4) and returns to step S0. The above daily report data is
It is data that constitutes the content of the usage status of the above system.

When it is determined that the type of the input number is the pager number (YES in step S12), it is determined that the other party is the responder called by the telephone communication system, and step S82 (see FIG. 6). ), And processing such as a call with a waiting caller or a reproduction of a message from the caller, which will be described later, is performed.

When it is determined that the type of the input number is a personal identification number (YES in step S10), it is further determined whether the personal identification number DN is registered (step S1).
4) If the personal identification number DN is not registered (NO in step S14), it is determined that the personal identification number DN has been input incorrectly, and the process proceeds to step S16 to request re-entry of the personal identification number DN (steps S16 to # 20). ). Then, if an input error of the personal identification number DN occurs three times in a row (step S16).
YES), it is determined to be an unauthorized use by a person other than the authorized system user, an on-hook operation is performed to release the call (step S22), and daily report data relating to the communication is recorded in the memory 55 (step S24). Return to step S0.

On the other hand, if the input personal identification number DN is registered (YES in step S14), the personal identification number D is registered.
It is determined whether or not the system usable number N stored in the memory 55 corresponding to N is "0" (step S26), and if the system usable number N is "0" (step S26). Since the service provision to Mr. A is completed (YES in S26), the on-hook operation is performed to release the call (step S22), and the daily report data regarding the communication is recorded in the memory 55 (step S24). Return to S0.

If the system usable count N is not "0" (NO in step S26), the controller 51
A request is made to select the pager number PN of the other party and the communication format with the other party so that Mr. A can use the system (steps S28, S30). The selection of the communication format with the other party is a selection of a direct call or leaving a message to the other party. When Mr. A inputs the pager number PN (YES in step S30), the pager number PN is stored in the memory 55 (step S32). It is determined whether the call has been selected or the message to Mr. B has been selected (step S34).

If Mr. A has selected the call with Mr. B (step S34, call), the pager number PN and the telephone number TN of the relay station are sent to the pager calling center via the pager number transmitter 59. It transmits to 42 (step S36). Pager call center 42
Transmits the information of the pager number PN and the telephone number TN by radio.

Upon receiving the above information, the pager corresponding to the pager number PN, that is, the pager owned by Mr. B, emits a warning sound and displays the telephone number TN on the display section of the pager. Notify that Mr. B is being called through the relay station 5.

Subsequently, the control section 51 provides Mr. A with guidance that Mr. B is calling, music, etc. (step S38), while judging whether Mr. B has called for a response (step S38). Step S40). If there is a response call from Mr. B (YES in step S40), the control unit 51
Connects the telephone line connected to Mr. A and the telephone line connected to Mr. B via the exchange 54, and Mr. A and Mr. B are connected.
It is possible to make a phone call between them (step S42). Then, when the call between Mr. A and Mr. B ends (step S
Yes in 44), perform on-hook operation, and Mr. A and B
After canceling each call status with Mr. (step S54),
The system usable number N stored in the memory 55 corresponding to the personal identification number DN is reduced and updated to (N-1) times (step S56), and the daily report data of the communication is recorded in the memory 55 (step S58). ), And returns to step S0.

On the other hand, if there is no response call from Mr. B in step S40 (NO in step S40), it is determined whether Mr. A has selected the message for Mr. B (step S46), for example, 3 Wait for a response call from Mr. B for a predetermined time such as minutes (steps S38, S40, S4)
6, S48 loop). If Mr. A selects a message to Mr. B during this waiting (YES in step S46), the process proceeds to step S60 (see FIG. 5) to perform a message process described later. If there is no response call from Mr. B during this waiting (YES in step S48), a message to that effect is sent to Mr. A to guide Mr. B on how to operate the message (step S50).

When Mr. A selects a message to Mr. B according to the above guide (YES in step S52), the control section 51 proceeds to step S60 to perform the message processing,
If you do not select a message for Mr. B (N in step S52
O), the on-hook operation is performed, and after the call with Mr. A is released (step S54), the system usable number N stored in the memory 55 corresponding to the personal identification number DN is set to (N-
The update is reduced to 1) times (step S56), the daily report data of the communication is recorded in the memory 55 (step S58), and the process returns to step S0.

When Mr. A selects the message to Mr. B in step S34, S46 or S52, the control section 51
It is determined whether or not there is an empty area for storing a message in the memory 55 (step S60). If there is no empty area for storing a message in the memory 55 (NO in step S60), Mr. A does not have a storage area. Cannot be answered, and after a message indicating that the call is made again (step S6)
2) and shifts to step S76. After performing the on-hook operation and releasing the call with Mr. A (step S
76), the system usable number N stored in the memory 55 corresponding to the personal identification number DN is reduced and updated to (N-1) times (step S78), and the daily report data of the communication is recorded in the memory 55. (Step S80), the process returns to step S0.

If the memory 55 has an empty area for storing the message (YES in step S60), the message operation is guided to Mr. A (step S64). In this guide, contents such as message start timing, message possible time, message recording method and message storage time are guided. continue,
When a message is input from Mr. A, the control unit 51 sends the message to the memory 5 corresponding to Mr. B's pager number PN.
5 is recorded (step S66).

Then, the control section 51 guides Mr. A about the confirmation of the recorded message contents (step S6).
8). When Mr. A requests the reproduction of the message based on this guide (YES in step S68), the memory 5
After the message content recorded in 5 is reproduced by Mr. A (step S70), guidance for changing the message content is performed (step S72). If Mr. A does not request message playback based on the above guide (N in step S68)
O), a guide is provided for changing the message content without reproducing the message content (step S72).

Subsequently, it is judged whether or not Mr. A has selected to change the message content (step S74), and if Mr. A has selected to change the message content (YE at step S74).
S) and the procedure returns to step S64, and the changed message is recorded in the memory 55 in the same procedure as described above. If Mr. A has not selected to change the message content (N in step S74
O), the on-hook operation is performed, and after the call with Mr. A is released (step S76), the system usable number N stored in the memory 55 corresponding to the personal identification number DN is set to (N-
1) times and updated (step S78), the daily report data of the communication is recorded in the memory 55 (step S80), and the process returns to step S0.

Next, when Mr. B answers the call from the pager call center 42 in step S36, Mr. B inputs the telephone number TN displayed on the pager display from the public telephone 12. Call the relay station 5.

In the relay station 5, the control unit 51 performs the same processes as those in steps S0 to S12 described above, and B
Whether or not Mr. B is the called party is determined from the number input by Mr. B. In this example, Mr. B is the called party, and Mr. B inputs the pager number.
In step 12, it is determined that Mr. B is the called party (YES in step S12), and the process proceeds to step S82 (see FIG. 6).

At step S82, the input pager number PN is compared with the pager number PN stored in the memory 55 (step S84), and the same number as the pager number PN is stored in the memory 55. If not (NO in step S84), it is determined that there is no corresponding caller A, a message to that effect is given (step S86), an on-hook operation is performed, and the call with Mr. B is released (step S100). ), Recording the daily report data of the communication in the memory 55 (step S102),
Return to step S0.

On the other hand, when the same number as the pager number PN is stored in the memory 55 (step S
If YES at 84), it is further determined whether or not Mr. A is on standby (step S88). If Mr. A is on standby (YES in step S88), the process proceeds to step S42 (see FIG. 4) to connect the telephone line connected to Mr. B and the telephone line connected to Mr. A through the exchange 54. Connect, B
Allows a call between Mr. and Mr. A.

If Mr. A is not on standby (step S8)
(NO in step 8), the control unit 51 determines whether or not a message is left from Mr. A (step S90). If no message is left (NO in step S90), the control unit 51 sends a message to Mr. A from Mr. A. After sending a message that there is no message (step S92), an on-hook operation is performed, the call with Mr. B is released (step S100), and the daily report data of the communication is recorded in the memory 55 (step S102). Return to step S0.

On the other hand, if the message is left from Mr. A (YES in step S90), the control unit 51 sends a message indicating that there is a message from Mr. A (step S94) and is recorded in the memory 55. The reproduction of the message contents to Mr. B is started (step S96). When the reproduction of one message is completed, it is determined whether or not all the message reproductions are completed (step S98). If all the message reproductions are not completed (NO in step S98), the process returns to step S96. , Start playing the next message. Then, when all the message reproduction is completed (YES in step S98)
S), the on-hook operation is performed, the call with Mr. B is released (step S100), the daily report data of the communication is recorded in the memory 55 (step S102), and the process returns to step S0.

In the above embodiment, the system user A
Every time the system is used, the system usable number N of the system user A stored in the memory 55 is reduced and updated to calculate the remaining system usable number N ′ of the system user A. When the available number of times N'becomes zero, the system user A is prohibited from using the system.
However, the system control method is not limited to the above method as long as the system user A can use the system.

For example, each time the system user A uses the system, the system usage number n of the system user A is counted, and when this count value n matches the system usage number N, that is, the remaining system usage number. When N '(= N-n) becomes zero, the system user A may prohibit the system use.

Alternatively, the remaining number N of times the system can be used
When the number becomes zero, the information of the personal identification number DN and the system usable number N (or N ′) stored in the memory 55 for the system user A may be deleted.
In this way, in FIG. 3, it is possible to determine whether or not the caller A can use the system by the processing up to step S10, and the determination in step S26 becomes unnecessary.
System control becomes easier.

Further, in the above embodiment, regardless of whether the caller A can now contact the callee B,
That is, whether or not the callee Mr. B was able to talk (Fig. 4,
Refer to the processing of steps S40 to S56) or the callee B
Whether or not a message to Mr.
The system usage fee N of the caller A stored in the memory 55 is reduced and updated to collect the system usage fee, regardless of (see step S78).
In step S56 between step S44 and step S54 and step S78 between steps S74 and S76, when the caller A can talk to the callee B or to the callee B, The system usage fee may be collected when the message is available.

Alternatively, the number of times the call is not established and the message is not permitted may be counted, and when the number of times reaches a predetermined number, the number of times of system use n may be counted as the number of times of system use for one time. In this way, the telephone communication system service can be provided at an appropriate usage fee according to the usage content of the system.

[0060]

As described above, according to the present invention,
A dedicated relay station is provided in the telephone network, and a caller who has previously registered unique information such as a number or code consisting of a combination of a plurality of numbers or a combination of numbers and symbols requests the dedicated relay station to use the system. Then, the called party who has the corresponding pager is called through the pager calling center based on the pager number input from the calling party, and the called party is called with the called party through the dedicated relay station. A telephone communication system that enables a call with a caller, wherein the number of times the system can be used is stored in correspondence with the information unique to the caller, and the number of times the system is used by the caller every time the caller uses the system. Determines whether or not the number of times the system can be used matches the number of times the system can be used, and based on the result of this determination, whether or not the caller can use the system is controlled. , It is possible to reliably perform management and service providing system users with a simple system control.

Further, since the peculiar information is added to the person on the calling side, the paging / callee of the person who called the dedicated relay station can be easily discriminated by the peculiar information.

When the number of times the system is used by the caller matches the number of times the system can be used, the system is prohibited from being used by the caller. Therefore, whether or not the system can be used by the caller can be easily and surely controlled. You can

Further, when the number of times the system is used by the caller matches the number of times the system can be used, the registration of the unique information of the caller is deleted, so that it becomes easy for the caller to determine whether or not the system can be used. System control can be simplified.

Further, when the caller cannot contact the called party during the use of the system, since the accumulation of the number of times the system has been used is prohibited, the caller can contact the called party. Only when the system usage fee is collected,
It is possible to provide the services of the telephone communication system at an appropriate usage fee according to the usage contents of the system.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a telephone communication system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a list that outputs the usage status of the system.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a control operation of a control unit of the telephone communication system according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a control operation of a control unit of the telephone communication system according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a control operation of a control unit of the telephone communication system according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the control operation of the control unit of the telephone communication system according to the present invention.

[Explanation of Codes] 5 Relay Station 51 Control Unit 52, 52 'Telephone Line 53, 53' Line Network Control Circuit 54 Switch 55 Memory 56 Monitor 57 Input Device 58 Output Device 59 Pager Number Transmitter 11, 12 Public Telephone 21, 22 Telephone network 31,32 Telephone exchange 41,42 Pager call center

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A dedicated relay station is provided in the telephone network, and when a caller whose unique information is registered in advance requests the dedicated relay station to use the system, the pager number input by the caller is used. A telephone communication system capable of calling a called party who owns a corresponding pager through a pager calling center based on the pager and making a call between the calling party and the called party through the dedicated relay station. The dedicated relay station stores the information unique to the caller in association with the number of times the system can be used, and the unique information input from the caller to enable the caller to use the system. The unique information collating means for collating the information with the information stored in the information storage means, and the number of times the caller uses the system for each time the caller uses the system matches the number of times the system can be used. A telephone communication system comprising: a determination means for determining whether or not the system is used and a system control means for controlling whether or not the caller can use the system based on the determination result of the determination means. 2. The system control means prohibits the caller from using the system when the number of times the caller has used the system matches the number of times the system can be used stored in the information storage means. The telephone communication system according to claim 1. 3. The system control means stores unique information of the caller stored in the information storage means when the number of times the system is used by the caller matches the number of times the system can be used stored in the information storage means. The telephone communication system according to claim 1, wherein the telephone communication system is for erasing. 4. The information unique to the caller is a number composed of an array of a plurality of numbers.
The telephone communication system according to any one of 1. 5. The telephone communication system according to claim 1, wherein the information unique to the caller is a code formed by combining numbers and symbols. 6. The telephone communication system according to claim 1, wherein each time the caller uses the system, it is determined whether or not the caller can contact the called party. A telephone communication system comprising: and a prohibiting means for prohibiting the totalization of the number of times the caller has used the system when the caller cannot contact the called person.