JPS63267050A - Automtic answering telephone set - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To transfer a message to a person himself at an objective date and a time by providing timer means with which the user himself can freely set message transfer and answering. CONSTITUTION:A first timer means setting a message transfer state and a second timer means setting an answering stand-by state are added to a control circuit 5. Consequently, the user himself can optionally set the message transfer state and the answering setting state from an input part 8 in accordance with the action pattern of one week and one day. Thus, the user can receive message transfer in accordance with a having set timer mode and operability as an automatic answering telephone set can be improved.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an answering machine having a message transfer function.

Conventional technology A call circuit is activated by a telephone call from a caller, and a response message (00
After sending out the message from the caller on the receiving tape (10M tape), it auto-dials the preset telephone number and sends out the message on the receiving tape that was recorded above. There is an answering machine that has the function of At the destination of this answering machine, the user lifts the receiver of the telephone on which the incoming signal (ringer signal) is ringing in order to open the incoming message that rings and forms a communication circuit (OFF-HOOK).
After confirming that it is a message forwarding phone, and inputting the PIN number (seven priority code) using the DTMF signal of the button, the message can be heard and confirmed.

Conventional answering machines with this type of message forwarding function either send a normal response message prompting the other party to ring the bell, or send out a specific signal (beep) when forwarding a message. The user can open this response message or a specific signal to confirm that it is a message forwarding phone, enter the security code, and listen to the message on the voiced reception tape. Met.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, in the conventional system as described above, the person who set up message forwarding is not always in a position to receive a call, and the very existence of a message forwarding call is not a problem. Sometimes it's good. On the other hand, humans act in units of 98 hours, and the time at which they wish to receive a message forwarding call is 2.
There is also a strong desire to be able to confirm the date of the message forwarding, and there is also a strong desire to be able to set the user who wants to receive message forwarding to be able to receive message forwarding at his/her discretion.

Therefore, the present invention provides an answering machine that allows the user to freely set message forwarding and answering, and that allows the user to forward a message to the user at 9 o'clock on a desired day.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, the answering machine of the present invention includes a first timer means for setting a message forwarding state and a second timer means for setting an answering standby state. It is characterized by the addition of.

Effects of the present invention With the above-described configuration, the user himself/herself can arbitrarily set the message forwarding state and the answering setting state according to the daily behavior pattern or the daily behavior pattern for one week.

Therefore, the user can receive message transfer according to the set timer mode, and the usability of the answering machine can be improved.

Embodiment Hereinafter, an answering machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In the drawings, T1. T2 is the terminal connected to the telephone line, bridge rectifier circuit 1 and ringer circuit 2, respectively.
It is connected to the. 3 is a ringer detection circuit, and 4 is an interface circuit, which is input to a control circuit 6 having a microcomputer for controlling the ringer output system, while the interface circuit 4 is connected to the speech circuit 6 together with the control circuit 5. A handset 7 has a built-in speaker for receiving calls and a microphone for sending calls, and is connected to the speech circuit 6. 8 is the above control circuit 6
The input section has a group of keys for inputting control conditions such as mode switching and telephone number input, and also allows setting of answering mode and message forwarding standby state, input of security code and forwarding telephone number, etc. It is something to do. Also, 9a
is a DTMF generator which generates a dial tone signal based on the encoded output of the control circuit 6 based on the key input at the input section 8, and sends it to the telephone line via the speech circuit 6. On the other hand, 9b is DTMF
The receiver receives the dial tone signal input from the telephone line through the speech circuit 6 and inputs it as a constant coded signal to the control signal.

10 is a mechanism section, and a response tape TP.

A mechanism for driving the receiving tape TP2, a mechanism for driving the receiving tape TP2, a motor M for driving the mechanism, etc., and both mechanisms have plungers (not shown) that directly control the running of the tape. . 11
is a motor driver circuit, and the mechanism part 10 is
A control signal for driving the motor M is output based on a command from the control circuit 5. Reference numeral 12 denotes a reel stand rotation detection circuit, which detects the rotation of the reel stand rotated by the tape running of both tapes TP or TP2 using an on/off signal from a Hall element, etc., and inputs it to the control circuit 6. . 13 is a solenoid driver circuit, which connects the tape TP1. The circuit for driving the erase of the plunger in the mechanism section 1o described above generates an output based on a control command from the control circuit 5 in order to selectively drive the TP2 according to control conditions such as playback and fast forwarding. The output of this solenoid driver circuit 13 is inputted to the response/reception switching circuit 14 as well as driving the plunger, so that the output of the response tape TP side message and the output of the reception tape TP side message are switched. I have to.

15 is a tape amplifier, which carries both of the tapes TP and T.
It constitutes a recording amplifier or a playback amplifier for P2, and switching between recording and playback is performed by commands from the control circuit 5, and signal input during recording and signal output during playback are performed via the speech circuit 6. .

Reference numeral 16 denotes a display whose display contents are driven by the output of the display drive circuit 17 based on the commands from the control circuit 6, and displays the number of calls stored in the control circuit 6 and the input transfers. In addition to displaying the previous telephone number, in a normal state, the time is also displayed based on the output of a clock section similarly configured in the control circuit S. Also,
Reference numeral 18 is a recording microphone for recording onto the response tape TP, and its output is input to the tape amplifier 15.

Here, the control circuit 6 includes a timer means shown in FIG. 4. This timer means includes an oscillation circuit O8C including a crystal oscillator, a timer counter TM that counts the output of the oscillation circuit O8C, data input from an input port (timer setting time), and the current time from the timer counter TM. an Achiemulator ACC into which data is input; and a memory R that stores timer setting time data via the accumulator 5CC.
AM, and a logical operation unit (ALU) to which the data of the memory RAM is applied via the register and the data of the current time via the achievable emulator hcc, and which compares the current time and the timer setting time,
The coincidence signal from the logic operation unit LU is outputted to the output port through the latch circuit. In this timer means, data (timer setting time) input from the input port is written and stored in the memory RAM through the accumulator 5CC. On the other hand, the current time is obtained by dividing the frequency of the crystal oscillation signal and inputting it to the accumulator 5CC through the timer counter TM. The comparison between the current time and the timer setting time is performed by the logical operation unit LU using the data in the accumulator 5CC and the data in the memory RAM, and outputs the data to the output port through the latch. The data inputted from the input port is data from the input section 8, and data from the key telephone set via the telephone line.

Next, the messages recorded on the response tape TP will be explained with reference to FIG. 2.

A response tape TP is generated by key operation of the input section 8.

Now, the control circuit 6 drives the plunger via the solenoid driver circuit 13 to put the tape TP and the side mechanism in the recording state, and also controls the response/recording state.
The reception switching circuit 14 is switched to the response circuit side, and the motor M is driven via the motor driver circuit 11. At this time, the response tape TP forms a blank section from the beginning of the tape to point a (corresponding to the leader tape section), and stops at this point. By starting the mechanism at this point a, a normal answering message prompting the caller to record is recorded as the first answering message (OGMl). Here, although there is no particular restriction on the time length of OGM 1 in this embodiment, once recording is started, the tape TP is run, and then the point at which it stops is set as the end point. The range from the above point a to this point b is defined as the range of OGM1.

Next, by starting recording further from point b, a second response message (00M2) is recorded on the receiving tape TP2.
A message is recorded to notify that the message has been recorded to the end and no further recording is possible, and the end point is set as C. Similarly, after this 0 point, recording is started further, and as the third response message (00M3), when the message is forwarded, a forwarding notification message that clearly informs the loved one at the forwarding destination that the call is forwarded, such as "This The phone is a message forwarding phone. Please record a message such as "Please call O○." That is, by notifying the loved one (00 himself/herself) who will receive the transfer, even if another loved one picks up the phone, the call can be made reliably. Then, the point d where the recording of OGM 3 ended
Stop the tape at , and point d is this response tape T.
This is the message end of P. Note that the above points a to d are set by the count number of pulses generated by the Hall element (the fall of which is the same) based on the number of rotations of the reel table from the beginning of the tape, and are sequentially stored in the control circuit 6. ing.

With the above configuration, the operation will be explained in the third section below.
This will be explained with reference to the flowchart shown in the figure.

First, a tree will be described in which the answering state is set in the initial setting (step 21). Telephone line input terminal T1. T, Vc There is an incoming call from the calling party, and the ringer circuit 2
and is input to the control circuit 6 via the ringer detection circuit 3 (step 22). Therefore, it is determined in step 23 whether the number of ringings set in advance by the input section 8 is 2 or 4, and if it is set to 2, then step 24 is carried out, and if it is 4, the control circuit 6 is sent to step 25. ! l0FF-
A HOOK command is output to the interface circuit 4, and the telephone line changes to 0FF-)100. Then, the control circuit 6 further controls the receiving tape TP2 in step 26.
It is determined whether the receiving tape TP is in a recordable state or not.

The fact that messages have been recorded sequentially is stored in a memory in the control circuit 6, and it is determined whether the tape capacity is full or not. Then, if recording is possible, OG in step 27.
The control circuit 6 outputs a control signal for driving the motor driver circuit 11 and the solenoid driver circuit 13, drives the response tape TP of the mechanism section 10, and switches the switching circuit 14 to the response side. , OGM1 are sent to the telephone line via the tape amplifier 16 and the speech circuit 6, and further via the interface circuit 4 and the bridge rectifier circuit 1, prompting the caller to record them on the receiving tape TP2. Here, the end of sending the message of OGM1 is determined by the point b on the response tape TP.
This is done by detecting the count output from the reel stand rotation detection circuit 12. Thereafter, in step 28, a command to record the received message is issued, the solenoid driver circuit 13 is driven by the output of the control circuit 6, the plunger and the switching circuit 14 are switched to the received message recording state, and the message is recorded via the telephone line. The caller's message is heard on the receiving tape TP2Vc@.

Then, when the caller hangs up, the signal (voltage fluctuation or silent time detection signal longer than a certain time) is detected, and the control circuit 5 outputs the 0N-HOOK command to the interface circuit 4, and the 0N-HOOK state is established. (Step 29
). On the other hand, if it is determined in step 26 that the entire receiving tape has been recorded and no further recording is possible, the process proceeds to step 30iC and issues a command to output a response message in step 08M2. With this command, the response tape TP of the mechanism part 1o is run to the 5th point of the tape TP without sending out the message of OGML, and by detecting this point by pulse counting due to the rotation of the reel stand,
The response message of 08M2 is sent in the 0FF-HOOK state. When the message transmission reaches the 0 point on the tape TP and ends, the control circuit 6 outputs the 0N-HOOK command upon detection, and step 2
It becomes 9. In this step 29, the receiving message recording operation in the answering state is completed, but if the presence or absence of message transfer (MT) setting is not determined in the next step 31, the operation ends.

Next, a case where the message transfer mode is set will be explained. Once the message forwarding mode is set,
After the receiving message recording operation is completed, the process passes through step 31 and proceeds to the next step 32. That is, in this step 32, the state is first set to 0N-1100 in step 29, and after a certain timer time (for example, 16 seconds) has elapsed,
In the 0FF-HOOK state, the telephone number of the transfer destination preset in the memory of the control circuit 6 is automatically dialed.

Here, after the 0N-Hoot in step 29, the step 31 message transfer setting is detected, and before or during the timer time elapse, the response key 7''TP is sent to the beginning of 08M3, i.e. It is driven so that it reaches the 0 point and is kept on standby. This 08M3 cueing is performed at least until the autodial ends. This autodial is controlled by the control circuit 6 when the
Generator 9! This is done via L. After auto dialing, in step 3sPc, the response tape TP is
, and sends the message of 08M3. This O
The GM3 message is sent within, for example, two minutes (step 34), and when the security code is input during the sending (step 36), the process proceeds to the next step 36. Here, the security code is the one set in advance in the memory section of the input section 8 or the control date 6 by the transfer destination setter himself/herself.
When this security code is input from the transfer destination, it is inputted to the control circuit 6 via the telephone line via the bridge rectifier circuit 1 → interface circuit 4 → speech circuit 6 → DTMF receiver circuit 9b. The system enters the receiving message playback state. This message is
The message was recorded in step 28, and therefore the transfer recipient (the person in question) can know the contents before much time has elapsed since the message was recorded for answering reception.

In the call in step 34 above, the message recorded on 08M3 is repeatedly played and sent for the set time (2 minutes), but even if the loved one on the phone at this time is not the person who was called, the message is called on KOCM3 as described above. Since the name of the recipient of the transfer is recorded, the transfer can be carried over. Further, the set time in step 341fC continues even if the transfer destination is busy. and,
If the security code is not input within the set time, the ON-BOCIK state of step 37 is entered. In the message reproduction state for reception in step 36, the control circuit 6
Since the last message recorded on the reception tape TP of the mechanism section 10 is played back, a certain period of time has passed after the end of this message transmission.

The control circuit 6 proceeds to step 37, outputs the ON-HOOK command, sets the interface circuit 4 in the ON-MOOK state, and ends the message transfer operation.

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Next, the operation of the timer means will be explained. The timer means includes a first timer means for setting the message transfer mode on an hourly or daily basis, and a second timer means for similarly setting the answering standby state on an hourly or daily basis. 1. The blank space is configured to be in the normal telephone mode during the blank time of the day set by the second timer means. This first. The interval of time set by the second timer means or the interval of set days is arbitrary, and the number of times set is also arbitrary. The operation of such timer means under the message transfer mode and answering standby mode will be explained with reference to FIG. In FIG. 6, steps 1 to 63 are steps for setting a timer for message forwarding mode, steps 64 to 66 are steps for setting a timer for answering standby mode, and steps 57 and 58 are for setting a timer for normal telephone mode. Showing steps. Now, M8:OO~M12:00 is the first message transfer mode, PMl:OO~PM5:0
0 is in the second message forwarding mode, PMlo:oo
Assuming that ~ M7:OO is in answering standby mode, those margin times M12:00~PM1:OO
, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM is the normal telephone mode. Therefore, the first. In the second message transfer mode, a transition is made to the timer message transfer mode in steps 61 to 63, in which a preset telephone number is automatically dialed and a message is transferred within the specified time. This message transfer mode setting operation is the same as described above. On the other hand, in the answering standby mode, the mode changes to the answering standby mode in steps 64 to 66, and the caller's message is recorded on the receiving tape within the specified time based on the incoming signal. If there is no blank time between answering standby mode and message transfer mode, all messages recorded in answering standby mode should be transferred the next time message transfer mode is entered. is also possible.

Effects of the Invention As described above, the present invention includes the first timer means for setting the message forwarding mode and the second timer means for setting the answering standby mode. , we provide an extremely superior answering machine that can reliably confirm forwarded messages at the forwarding destination by specifying a timer that matches the behavior pattern of the person in question, and can reliably accomplish the original purpose of forwarding messages. It is possible. −

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings show an embodiment of the answering machine of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a block diagram thereof, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the recording state of the answering tape, and FIGS. 3 and 6 are flowcharts thereof. , FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the timer means. TP...Response tape, TP2...
Receiving tape, 6... Control circuit, 8...
・Input section, 10-...Mechanism section, OGMl・
...Message for response, OGM3...Message for transfer notification.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) An answering machine having a message transfer function, characterized in that it is equipped with a first timer means for setting a message transfer state and a second timer means for setting an answering standby state. Device. (2) The answering machine according to claim 1, wherein the first and second timer means for setting the message transfer state and the answering standby state can be set at time intervals and day intervals. .