JPH0697992A - Communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] In a communication terminal device connected to a public network,
Arbitrary voice data input from external voice input means
Allows you to send to the line. [Structure] The internal voice data generation means 7 generates voice data to be sent to a line 8. The voice data selection circuit 4 is
Either the voice data generated by the internal voice data generation means 7 or the voice data input by the external voice input means 6 is selected. The call circuit 2 inputs and outputs voice through a handset during a call. The circuit connection switch 3 connects either the voice data selection circuit 4 or the call circuit 2 to the line 8. When there is a voice data transmission request, the communication control means 5 transmits the selected voice data to the line 8 and performs various communication controls regardless of the voice data transmission request. The line I / F 1 connects the communication terminal device and the public network.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a communication terminal device,
More specifically, in a communication terminal device connected to a public network, voice data can be input from the outside, and either the input voice data or the voice data generated by the internal voice data generating means is selected, The present invention relates to a communication terminal device having a function of sending to a terminal.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional communication terminal device will be described with reference to FIG. In the figure, 11 is a line I / F (interface), 12 is a call circuit, 13 is a line connection switch, 1
4 is communication control means, 15 is internal voice data generation means, 1
6 is a line. A line interface 11 for connecting the communication terminal device to the line 16, a call circuit 12 for inputting and outputting voice through a handset during a call, and a line connection switch 13 for connecting either the internal voice data generating means or the call circuit to the line. Communication control means 14 for performing various communication controls
And an internal voice data generating means 15 for generating voice data, which includes a melody IC in which voice data is recorded, a memory IC, and the like.

Such as pressing a hold button on a communication terminal device,
When a voice data transmission request such as a hold melody of the line is requested by a predetermined operation, the voice data recorded in the melody IC or the memory IC provided in the internal voice data generating means 15 is read out. Then, the line connection switch 13 is switched from the call circuit 12 to the internal voice data generating means 15, and the generated voice data is transferred to the line 16
Send to.

[0004]

As described above, in the conventional communication terminal device, when other voice data is used instead of the hold melody or the like, it is currently being used by the internal voice data generating means of the communication terminal device. Melody IC and memory I
Work such as replacement of C is required. There is a limit to the length of voice data by the melody IC or the memory IC, and when this is used as a hold melody, the same melody can only be repeatedly transmitted. As described above, it is difficult for the conventional communication terminal device to change the voice data or use arbitrary voice data. When used as a hold melody, the melody IC and the same melody can only be repeatedly sent, which is not suitable for holding for a long time.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and in a communication terminal device connected to a public network,
Arbitrary voice data input from external voice input means
It is an object of the present invention to provide a communication terminal device that enables transmission to a line.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention (1) generates external voice input means capable of inputting voice data from the outside and voice data to be sent to a line. An internal voice data generation means, a voice data selection circuit for selecting either the voice data generated by the internal voice data generation means or the voice data input by the external voice input means, and a voice is input through a handset during a call. A voice output circuit, a line connection switch for connecting one of the voice data selection circuit and the voice circuit to a line, and when voice data transmission is requested, the selected voice data is transmitted to the line. It is composed of communication control means for performing various communication controls regardless of whether or not there is a data transmission request, and a line interface connected to the public network. (2) is characterized in further comprising a control means for controlling said external audio data source to be connected to the external audio input means.

[0007]

In the communication terminal device according to the present invention, when a voice data transmission request such as a hold melody is generated, either the internal voice data generating means or the external voice input means is selected and a switch in the voice data selecting circuit is turned on. Switch. Next, the connection of the line is switched from the call circuit to the voice data selection circuit, and the voice data is sent to the line. Therefore, it is possible to use any audio data input from the external audio input means.

[0008]

Embodiments will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining an embodiment of a communication terminal device according to the present invention, in which 1 is a line I / F (interface), 2 is a call circuit, 3 is a line connection switch,
Reference numeral 4 is a voice data selection circuit, 5 is a communication control means, 6 is an external voice input means, 7 is an internal voice data generating means, and 8 is a line.

The internal voice data generating means 7 generates voice data to be sent to the line 8. Voice data selection circuit 4
Selects either the voice data generated by the internal voice data generation means 7 or the voice data input by the external voice input means 6. The call circuit 2 is
Input and output voice through the handset during a call. The circuit connection switch 3 connects either the voice data selection circuit 4 or the call circuit 2 to the line 8. When there is a voice data transmission request, the communication control means 5 transmits the selected voice data to the line 8, regardless of whether or not there is a voice data transmission request.
Performs various communication controls. The line I / F 1 connects the communication terminal device and the public network.

FIG. 2 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the communication terminal device according to the present invention. That is, the operation of the communication terminal device having the function of sending the hold melody to the other party when the line is temporarily held and the other party is kept waiting during the call will be described. Call state (step
In 1), when there is a hold request to the communication control means in the communication terminal device (step 2), which of the voice data generated by the internal voice data generation means and the voice data input by the external voice input means is held is a melody. It is determined whether to select as (step 3).

When the voice data generated by the internal voice data generating means is selected in step 3, the internal voice data generating means and the voice data selecting circuit are connected (step
4), the line connection switch is switched from the call circuit to the voice data selection circuit, and the voice data generated by the internal voice data generating means is sent to the line as a hold melody (step 7). When a hold release request is issued during transmission of the hold melody (step 8), the line connection switch is switched from the voice data selection circuit to the call circuit (step 9), and the call state is returned again (step 1).

On the other hand, when the voice data input from the external voice input means is selected in step 3, the external voice input means and the voice data selection circuit are connected (step 5), and the voice data is input from the external voice input means. (Step 6). Next, the line connection switch is switched from the call circuit to the voice data selection circuit, and the voice data input from the external voice input means is sent to the line as a hold melody (ste.
p7). If there is a hold release request while sending a hold melody (st
ep8), the line connection switch is switched from the voice data selection circuit to the call circuit (step 9), and returns to the call state (step 9).
1).

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the communication terminal device according to the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 9 is a voice data generation control means, and other parts having the same operation as in FIG. It is attached. In this embodiment, in addition to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, a voice data generation control means 9 for controlling a voice data generation source connected to an external voice input means.
Equipped with. In the communication terminal device according to the present invention, when the hold melody transmission request is generated in the call state and the voice data selection circuit 4 selects the voice data input from the external voice input means 6 as the hold melody, the voice data in the communication terminal device. The generation control means 7 controls an external voice data generation source to generate voice data. The connection of the line selection switch 3 is made from the call circuit 2 to the voice data selection circuit 4
The voice data input from the external voice input means 6 is sent to the line 8 as a hold melody. When the hold release request is issued, the voice data generation control means 9 controls the voice data generation source to stop the voice data generation, and the line connection switch 3 switches from the voice data selection circuit 4 to the communication circuit 2. Then, the call returns from the hold state to the call-enabled state.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of still another embodiment of the communication terminal device according to the present invention. That is, when an incoming call is received at the communication terminal device, the line is automatically connected instead of the manual response, and the voice data generated by the internal voice data generating means and the voice data input from the external voice input means are used. A description will be given of a communication terminal device having a function of selecting one of them and sending it to the line.

First, when a communication terminal device receives an incoming call (step 1
0), it is determined whether the communication terminal device is set to the automatic response mode (step 11). If the automatic answer mode is not set in step 11, the line connection switch is connected to the call circuit (step 12) and the call state is set (ste
p13). If the automatic response mode is set in step 11, it is determined which of the voice data generated by the internal voice data generating means and the voice data input from the external voice input means is selected (step 14). .

In step 14, when the audio data generated by the internal audio data generating means is selected, the internal audio data generating means and the audio data selection circuit are connected (ste
p15). Next, the line connection switch is connected to the voice data selection circuit, and the voice data generated by the internal voice data generating means is sent to the line as a response message (s
tep18). The line is disconnected when the audio data is sent.
(step 19), communication ends.

On the other hand, when the voice data input from the external voice input means is selected in step 14, the external voice input means and the voice data selection circuit are connected (step 16) and the voice data is input from the external input means. (step 17). The line connection switch is connected to the voice data selection circuit, and the voice data input from the external voice input means is sent to the line as a response message (step 18). When the transmission of the voice data is completed, the line is disconnected (step 19) and the communication is completed.

[0018]

Since the present invention is constructed as described above, it has the following effects. That is, by connecting the external voice data generation source to the external voice input means, any voice data can be used as a hold melody, and a wide range of hold melody can be selected. Therefore, it is possible to avoid using the repetition of the same melody as the hold melody, and it is possible to use the voice data that matches the taste of the user of the communication terminal device as the hold melody. Also, the voice data input from the external input means is not only as a hold melody, but also in an answering machine or the like that automatically answers an incoming call,
It can also be used as a response message. For example, when a predetermined personal identification number is input from the calling side, the voice data input from the external voice input means is selected and sent to the line, and the normal voice is sent to the specific party. It is also possible to send a message or information different from the response.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram for explaining an embodiment of a communication terminal device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the communication terminal device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the communication terminal device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of still another embodiment of the communication terminal device according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a conventional communication terminal device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Line I / F (interface), 2 ... Call circuit, 3
... line connection switch, 4 ... voice data selection circuit, 5 ... communication control means, 6 ... external voice input means, 7 ... internal voice data generation means, 8 ... line.

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. An external voice input means capable of inputting voice data from the outside, an internal voice data generating means for generating voice data to be sent to a line, and voice data generated by the internal voice data generating means. A voice data selection circuit for selecting any of the voice data input by the external voice input means, a call circuit for inputting and outputting voice through a handset during a call, and one of the voice data selection circuit and the call circuit. A line connection switch connected to the line, and communication control means for transmitting various selected voice data to the line when there is a voice data transmission request, and for performing various communication controls regardless of whether or not there is a voice data transmission request. A communication terminal device comprising a line interface connected to a public network. 2. The communication terminal device according to claim 1, further comprising control means for controlling an external voice data generation source connected to the external voice input means.