KR20220017087A - Ip phone providing new service through voice connection - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an IP phone which comprises: a main body including a main body microphone, a main body speaker, and a headset terminal; a handset including a handset microphone and a handset speaker and connected to the body; and a control unit controlling a communication path of the main body as the communication path between the main body and a terminal is changed. When a predetermined event occurs, the control unit establishes a communication path between a first terminal device and the main body directly connected to the main body through a cable inserted into the headset terminal or establishes a communication path between a second terminal device communicating with the main body and the first terminal device. Accordingly, in comparison with a general communication path change method, the IP phone does not require a headset, facilitates a multi-party call, and enables a user to remotely control a smart device by an automatic response function.

Description

IP PHONE PROVIDING NEW SERVICE THROUGH VOICE CONNECTION

The present invention relates to an IP phone, and more particularly, to an IP phone that provides a new service through a voice connection.

As the spread of smart terminals expands, the era in which work can be performed in spaces other than the work space is coming. In particular, recently, the highly contagious human-to-human coronavirus has become a hot topic. Since the coronavirus can indirect droplet infection even if there is no direct person-to-person contact due to coughing, etc., it is becoming increasingly difficult for people of a certain size or more to gather in an enclosed space. Accordingly, in the case where meetings or conferences are frequent due to the nature of the business, a multi-party video call is being conducted using a video call application.

On the other hand, in the case of conducting a multi-party video call using a video call application, the user must install a camera, a speaker, and a headset including a microphone on a PC or laptop computer. Therefore, when there is no headset, a situation arises in which a video call cannot be made with the other party.

In addition, if a third party's opinion is required during a meeting between the user and the other party, conventionally, the third party accesses the video call application to participate in the meeting, or the user directly asks the third party for an opinion through a phone call, etc. communicated to another user.

However, when a third party accesses a video call application and participates in a meeting, it is inconvenient for the third party to directly have a PC or a laptop computer and a headset connectable thereto. In addition, if a user directly asks a third party for their opinion through a phone call, etc. and communicates an opinion to another user, the other user receives the opinion from the user rather than the third party, so the opinion of the third party is quickly reflected There is a problem in that it is difficult to achieve this, and since the opinion of a third party is transmitted to another user after passing through the user, there is a possibility that the information may be erroneous.

Recently, with the development of IoT (Internet of Things) technology, an AI speaker capable of recognizing a user's voice command to control nearby electronic devices has become a hot topic. Accordingly, the user can control the surrounding electronic devices by inputting a voice command within the voice command recognition range of the AI speaker, even if the user does not directly control the electronic devices in the house.

However, if the user is located outside the voice command recognition range of the AI speaker, there is a problem in that the user cannot control nearby electronic devices through the AI speaker.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an IP phone equipped with a microphone and a speaker that can replace the existing headset role by being connected to a headset terminal of a PC or laptop by a cable even if a headset connectable to the user's PC or laptop is not provided in advance. will be.

In addition, an object of the present invention is that the third party's voice is transmitted to another user's first terminal device through the second terminal device and the user's IP phone, so that the third party's PC or laptop computer and a headset connected thereto It is to provide an IP phone capable of participating in a video call even if it is not equipped with an IP phone.

In addition, it is an object of the present invention to provide an IP phone that allows the user to remotely control nearby electronic devices by allowing the user's voice to transmit a voice command to an AI speaker through the second terminal device and the user's IP phone. will be.

The objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects and advantages of the present invention not mentioned may be understood by the following description, and will be more clearly understood by the examples of the present invention. It will also be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the present invention may be realized by the means and combinations thereof indicated in the appended claims.

In order to achieve the above object, the IP phone of the present invention includes a main body microphone, a main body speaker and a main body including a headset terminal, a handset microphone and a handset speaker, and controls a handset connected to the main body and a communication path of the main body It includes a control unit that

In an embodiment of the present invention, when a predetermined event occurs, the control unit establishes a communication path between the first terminal device and the main body directly connected to the main body through a cable inserted into the headset terminal, or communicates with the main body establishes a communication path between the second terminal device and the first terminal device.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the predetermined event is that a communication path change button is pressed, or a call is connected to a terminal device having the same number as the pre-registered automatic connection number.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit provides a setting program for setting the function of the IP phone, and only when the communication path change function is activated through the setting program, the communication path between the first terminal device and the main body Alternatively, a communication path between the second terminal device and the first terminal device is established.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the user presses a communication path change button while the handset is removed from the main body, a communication path between the first terminal device and the main body is established.

In one embodiment of the present invention, if the user presses the communication path change button while the handset is detached from the main body, the basic dial guide sound output from the handset speaker or the main body speaker is changed or the display provided in the main body is changed. Through this, a communication path change notification message is output.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the user presses a communication path change button while the communication between the main body and the second terminal device is connected, the communication between the main body and the second terminal device is blocked and the second terminal device and A communication path between the first terminal devices is established.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the user presses the three-way call button, a communication path between the main body and the first terminal and a communication path between the main body and the second terminal are established.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the user presses the communication path release button, communication between the second terminal device and the first terminal device is blocked and a communication path between the main body and the second terminal device is established.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit activates an auto-connection function through a setting program for setting the function of the IP phone and registers an auto-connection number for the auto-connection function, the same number as the auto-connection number. When a call is connected to a terminal device having , a communication path between the second terminal device and the first terminal device is established.

According to the present invention, even if a headset connectable to the user's PC or laptop is not provided in advance through the IP phone, the IP phone is connected to the headset terminal of the PC or laptop by a cable to replace the existing headset role.

In addition, according to the present invention, the third party's voice is transmitted to the first terminal device of another user through the second terminal device and the user's IP phone is transmitted through the IP phone, so that the third party can use the PC or laptop computer and the Even without a headset connected thereto, it is possible to participate in a video call.

In addition, according to the present invention, the user's voice is transmitted through the IP phone to the AI speaker through the second terminal device and the user's IP phone, so that the user can remotely control nearby electronic devices.

1 shows the front side of an IP phone according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 shows the rear side of an IP phone according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 shows a 4-pole connection terminal of a headset of an IP phone according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 shows that an IP phone is connected to a PC or a laptop using a cable and used instead of a conventional headset even if the user does not have a headset connectable to a PC or laptop in advance according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 shows the activation of the headset connection function of the LCD screen display unit of the IP phone according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 illustrates a process of controlling a multiway call by a user pressing a communication path change button, a three-way call button, and a communication path release button of an IP phone according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 illustrates a process in which a user controls a smart device through an IP phone automatic connection function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The above-described objects, features and advantages will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to easily implement the technical idea of the present invention. In describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same or similar components.

1 shows the front side of an IP phone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , an IP phone 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit 1, a menu 2, a volume UP (3), a cancel (4), a message (5), and a confirmation (6). , Phonebook (7), Call History (8), Volume Down (9), Hold/Delete (10), Memory Key (11), Number/Text Key (12), Pickup (13), Return (14) ), three-way call (15), redial (16), SEND (17), headset (18), mute/call forwarding (19), speakerphone (20), microphone (21), handset (22) .

Here, the display unit 1 indicates the network status of the IP phone 30, whether a message has been received, or the like. The menu (2) represents the menu screen of the IP phone (30). The volume UP 3 is used to increase the volume output on the handset speaker of the IP phone 30 or the main body speaker of the IP phone 30 . Cancel (4) is used to cancel the setting of the IP phone 30. Message (5) is used when starting the message menu of IP phone (30). Confirmation 6 is used when the user of IP phone 30 applies the selected content. The phone book 7 indicates a phone number registered in the IP phone 30. As shown in FIG. The call log 8 shows the user's recent call history through the IP phone 30 . The volume DOWN 9 is used to decrease the volume output on the handset speaker of the IP phone 30 or the main body speaker of the IP phone 30 . The hold/clear button 10 is used when the user changes the user's call state to a call waiting state or deletes contents inputted into the IP phone 30 during a call with the other party through the IP phone 30 . The memory key 11 is used when connecting to a phone number registered in each shortcut button of the IP phone 30 . The number/text key 12 is used when the user inputs a phone number or text through the IP phone 30 . Pickup 13 is used when a user picks up a call received on another phone via IP phone 30. Return 14 is used when the user returns a call received from the other party through IP phone 30 to another phone. The three-way call button 15 is used when the user makes a simultaneous call to three parties including the user through the IP phone 30 . The redial 16 is used when the user reconnects to the number most recently dialed by the user through the IP phone 30 . SEND 17 is used when a user connects a call after inputting a phone number through IP phone 30 . The headset button 18 is used when the user makes a call with the other party through the headset when the headset is connected to the IP phone 30 . The mute/call forwarding 19 is used when the user sets the user's voice through the IP phone 30 so that the other party does not hear it or when the IP phone 30 is forwarded. The speakerphone button 20 is used when the user communicates with the other party through the speaker of the IP phone 30 body. A voice is input to the microphone 21 when the user makes a speakerphone call through the IP phone 30 . The handset 22 is used when the user communicates with the other party through the handset of the IP phone 30 .

2 shows the rear side of an IP phone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2 , an IP phone 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an EXT.OUT 23 , a PC 24 , a LAN 25 , a DC 5V 26 , a headset connection 27 , and a handset. connection 28 .

Here, EXT.OUT 23 indicates a port to which the high-end extension model of the IP phone 30 is applied. PC 24 represents the computer connection port of IP phone 30. LAN 25 represents an Internet line connection port of IP telephone 30. FIG. DC 5V 26 represents the adapter connection of IP phone 30 . The headset connection 27 indicates a connection port through which the IP phone 30 and the headset are connected with a cable. Handset connection 28 represents a connection port through which IP phone 30 and the handset are connected by cable. USB 29 indicates a USB connection port of IP phone 30 into which the Bluetooth dongle is inserted.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when a wireless communication device is connected to the IP phone 30, the controller (not shown) may establish a communication path between the IP phone 30 and the electronic device.

When a wireless communication device (for example, a Bluetooth dongle) is connected to the IP phone 30 instead of a cable, the controller (not shown) may provide a setting program for setting the Bluetooth function of the IP phone 30 to the user. .

If the user connects the wireless communication device to the IP phone 30 , the control unit (not shown) may automatically display “Do you want to activate the Bluetooth function? (Y/N)” through the main display unit 52 . .

Also, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the user connects a wireless communication device (for example, a Bluetooth dongle) to the IP phone 30 instead of a cable, the control unit (not shown) controls the user to control the IP phone 30 . Allows you to add a Bluetooth connection function to the menu area. When the user adds the Bluetooth connection function, the controller (not shown) may manually receive a command to activate or deactivate the Bluetooth connection from the user, and may activate or deactivate the Bluetooth connection function of the IP phone (not shown).

As an example, when the user sequentially selects 'wireless and network settings' and 'bluetooth selection' from the menu of the IP phone 30 to execute a Bluetooth connection function, the controller (not shown) may "Do you want to activate the Bluetooth function? (Y/N)" may be displayed through the main display unit 52 of the IP phone 30 .

At this time, the user can select one of (Y/N) by pressing the designated shortcut key or by operating the direction key.

If the user selects (Y), the controller (not shown) of the IP phone 30 activates the Bluetooth connection function.

If the user selects (N), the controller (not shown) of the IP phone 30 deactivates the Bluetooth connection function.

Assuming that the user selects (Y), the controller (not shown) may search for nearby electronic devices (eg, a smartphone, keyboard, mouse, AI speaker) in which the Bluetooth function is activated. In this case, the control unit (not shown) may discover nearby electronic devices in which the power is in an 'on' state. In addition, the control unit (not shown) may display the model names of nearby electronic devices through the main display unit 52 of the IP phone 30 .

As an example, when the Bluetooth function is activated, the controller (not shown) displays “Searching for a Bluetooth device...” through the main display 52 of the IP phone 30 . Thereafter, when the controller (not shown) discovers a nearby electronic device (for example, another IP phone having a Bluetooth dongle inserted), the message “Bluetooth device HYC- Do you want to register P1000 (serial number: XXXX-XXXX)? (Y/N)" can be displayed.

If the user selects (Y), the controller (not shown) registers the corresponding electronic device as a Bluetooth device.

If the user selects (N), the controller (not shown) of the IP phone 30 deactivates the Bluetooth device registration.

If it is assumed that the user selects (Y), the control unit (not shown) may indicate “Bluetooth device registration complete” through the main display unit 52 of the IP phone 30 . In this case, the controller (not shown) may transmit a voice informing the user that the Bluetooth device registration has been completed to the user through the main body of the IP phone 30 or the speaker (not shown) of the handset.

Also, in an embodiment of the present invention, the controller (not shown) may pair the electronic device registered to the IP phone 30 and establish a communication path between the IP phone 30 and the electronic device.

Also, in an embodiment of the present invention, when the IP phone 30 and the electronic device are paired with each other, the controller (not shown) may provide the paired electronic device as a list to the user.

When the user checks the list of electronic devices displayed on the IP phone 30 and selects the corresponding electronic device by pressing a shortcut key, the controller (not shown) can connect the IP phone 30 and the electronic device selected by the user via Bluetooth. . Accordingly, the user can reduce the hassle of performing pairing every time Bluetooth is connected.

Also, in an embodiment of the present invention, when the IP phone 30 and the electronic device are paired with each other, the controller (not shown) may automatically pair the IP phone 30 and the electronic device with each other thereafter.

Although not shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the IP phone 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a control unit (not shown).

In an embodiment of the present invention, when a predetermined event occurs, the controller (not shown) establishes a communication path between the first terminal device and the main body directly connected to the main body through a cable inserted into the headset terminal, or communicates with the main body A communication path may be established between the second terminal device and the first terminal device.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (not shown) provides a setting program for setting the function of the IP phone, and only when the communication path change function is activated through the setting program, the communication path between the first terminal device and the main body or A communication path may be established between the second terminal device and the first terminal device.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the user presses the communication path change button while the user removes the handset from the main body, the controller (not shown) may establish a communication path between the first terminal device and the main body.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the user presses the communication path change button while the handset is detached from the main body, the controller (not shown) changes the basic dial guide sound output from the handset speaker or the main body speaker or displays a display provided in the main body A communication path change notification message can be output through .

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the user presses a communication path change button while communication between the main body and the second terminal device is connected, the controller (not shown) blocks communication between the main body and the second terminal device and blocks the communication between the main body and the second terminal device and a communication path between the first terminal device may be established.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the user presses a three-way call button, the controller (not shown) may establish a communication path between the main body and the first terminal and a communication path between the main body and the second terminal.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the user presses the communication path release button, the control unit (not shown) may block communication between the second terminal device and the first terminal device and establish a communication path between the main body and the second terminal device. have.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (not shown) activates the auto-connection function through a setting program for setting the function of the IP phone and registers the auto-connection number for the auto-connection number with the same number When a call is connected to the terminal device having , a communication path between the second terminal device and the first terminal device may be established.

3 shows a 4-pole connection terminal of an IP phone headset according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the 4-pole connection terminal 40 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a microphone area 42 , a ground area 44 , a left speaker area 46 , and a right speaker area 48 . .

In addition, in the 4-pole connection terminal 40 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the left speaker area 46 and the right speaker area 48 on one side of the 4-pole connection terminal 40 are connected to each other, so that the 4-pole connection terminal 40 ) is connected to the microphone area 42 on the other side.

Similarly, in the 4-pole connection terminal 40 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the left speaker area 46 and the right speaker area 48 on the other side are connected to each other, so that the microphone area 42 on one side of the 4-pole connection terminal 40 is connected to each other. ) is connected to

In addition, in the 4-pole connection terminal 40 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the ground area 44 of one side of the 4-pole connection terminal 40 is connected to the ground area 44 of the other side of the 4-pole connection terminal 40 .

At this time, as the output level of the speaker enters the input of the microphone, a passive element (ex. resistance 330 mOhm, 1u capacitor) is connected in the middle to adjust the level.

The 4-pole connection terminal 40 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a terminal for earphones having a microphone (call) function and has a diameter of 3.5 mm. Accordingly, the cable including the 4-pole connection terminal 40 of the IP phone can be respectively connected to the IP phone and the headset terminal of the PC or smart device. If the headset terminal is separated from each other by a microphone terminal and a speaker terminal, an IP phone and a PC or a smart device can be connected using a Y branch cable.

FIG. 4 shows that an IP phone is connected to a PC or laptop using a cable and used instead of a conventional headset even if the user does not have a headset connectable to a PC or a laptop computer in advance according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 illustrates a situation in which a user makes a video call with a counterpart. In this case, it is assumed that the user is equipped with the user PC 32 and the IP phone 30, and the other party is equipped with the first terminal device 34 and a headset (not shown) including a microphone and a speaker.

First, the user executes a video call application in the user PC 32 to make a video call with the other party. Similarly, the counterpart executes a video call application in the first terminal device 34 . Thereafter, the user PC 32 and the first terminal device 34 may be connected to each other through a video call application.

Then, the user connects one end of the cable (not shown) to the headset terminal of the IP phone 30 and the other end of the cable (not shown) to the headset terminal of the user PC 32 . If a voice signal is input from the user, the voice signal input from the user is transmitted from the IP phone 30 to the user PC 32 through a cable (not shown). If a voice signal is input from the other party, the voice signal input from the other party is transmitted from the user PC 32 to the IP phone 30 through a cable (not shown).

When the user PC 32 and the IP phone 30 are connected by a cable (not shown), the user can activate or deactivate the headset connection function after adding the headset connection function to the menu area of the IP phone 30. can

When the user activates or deactivates the headset connection function, a dial guide sound may be output from a speaker (not shown) of the handset 22 .

In an embodiment of the present invention, the controller (not shown) may change the dial guide sound to another dial guide sound stored inside the IP phone 30 or change the dial guide sound to silent.

The contents related to the activation of the headset connection function will be dealt with again in FIG. 5 .

If the headset connection function is activated, the user can use the IP phone 30 as a headset of the user PC 32 by operating the button after holding the handset 22 of the IP phone 30 .

When the user presses the headset button 18 while holding the handset 22 of the IP phone 30 , the control unit (not shown) establishes a communication path between the IP phone 30 and the first terminal device 34 . can

Thereafter, the controller (not shown) causes the user's voice signal to be input to the microphone (not shown) of the handset 22 and to output the other party's voice signal to the speaker (not shown) of the handset 22 .

Similarly, when the user presses the speakerphone button 20 of the IP phone 30 while holding the handset 22 of the IP phone 30, the control unit (not shown) controls the IP phone 30 and the first terminal device. (34) It is possible to establish a communication path between.

Thereafter, the control unit (not shown) causes the user's voice signal to be input to the microphone 21 located at the lower right side of the IP phone 30 body, and the other party's voice signal is transmitted through a speaker (not shown) located inside the IP phone 30 body. time) to be output.

The user's voice signal input in this way may be transmitted from the IP phone 30 to the user PC 32 through a cable (not shown). Thereafter, the voice signal input from the user may be transmitted from the user PC 32 to the first terminal device 34 through the communication network 31 .

Conversely, the voice signal input from the other party may be transmitted from the first terminal device 34 to the user PC 32 through the communication network 31 . Thereafter, the voice signal input from the other party may be transmitted from the user PC 32 to the IP phone 30 through a cable (not shown).

5 shows activation of the headset connection function of the LCD screen display unit 1 of the IP phone 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 1 of the IP telephone includes a main display unit 52 , a menu display unit 54 , a time display unit 56 , a contact information display unit 57 , and a sub display unit 58 .

The main display unit 52 is located on the left side of the display unit 1 , and when mainly executing a function inside the IP phone 30 , the control unit (not shown) displays a notification window on the main display unit 52 .

When a user wants to use the IP phone 30 as a headset or a speaker, the user can activate or deactivate the headset connection function by adding it to the menu.

As shown in FIG. 5 , when the user selects to activate the headset connection function, the control unit (not shown) displays a notification window “Activate the headset connection function? (Y/N)” on the main display unit 52 . At this time, the user can select one of (Y/N) by pressing the designated shortcut key or by operating the direction key.

If the user selects (Y), the control unit (not shown) of the IP phone 30 activates the headset connection function. Accordingly, when the IP phone 30 is connected to the user PC 32 by a cable (not shown), it can serve as a headset or a speaker.

If the user selects (N), the controller (not shown) of the IP phone 30 deactivates the headset connection function.

The menu display unit 54 is located at the bottom of the display unit 1, and the control unit (not shown) can display functions such as a phone book, menu, call history, message, rejection list, and call forwarding on the menu display unit 54. have.

The time display unit 56 is located at the top of the display unit 1, and the control unit (not shown) may indicate a network connection state, a terminal registration state, time, and the like.

In addition, the control unit (not shown) provides the time display unit 56 with speaker phone status, PC connection, current font, missed call, SMS notification, call forwarding, auto answer, mute, call rejection, and volume reduction (as an example, the volume is 0). ), alarm, recording mode, and the like.

The contact information display unit 57 is located at the bottom of the time display unit 56 , so that the control unit (not shown) can display the contact information of the IP phone 30 currently registered in the contact information display unit 57 . In addition, the control unit (not shown) may display the contact information stored in the phone book or call history on the contact display unit 57 .

The sub display unit 58 is located on the right side of the display unit 1 , and the control unit (not shown) may display the names and positions of other users frequently contacted by the user on the sub display unit 58 . The user may select another user's name displayed on the sub display unit 58 or press the displayed shortcut button to make a simple call to the other user.

6 illustrates a process of controlling a multiway call by a user pressing a communication path change button, a three-way call button, and a communication path release button of the IP phone 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 illustrates a situation in which a third party participates in a video call in a situation in which a user makes a video call with a counterpart. In this case, it is assumed that the user is equipped with the user PC 32 and the IP phone 30, and the other party is equipped with the first terminal device 34 and a headset (not shown) including a microphone and a speaker. It is also assumed that the third party is equipped with the second terminal device 36 .

Fig. 6 assumes a situation in which the user connects the IP phone 30 to the second terminal device 36 of the third party and the third party responds in the situation of Fig. 4 .

When the user presses the "headset button 18", the control unit (not shown) blocks the communication path between the IP phone 30 and the second terminal 36, and the first terminal 34 and the second terminal 36 ) can establish a communication path between

For example, user A may need the opinion of user C who is out of the office, not user A, while IP phone 30 and user B's first terminal device 34 are connected to each other to conduct a video conference.

In this case, the user A is in a situation where a telephone connection is made to the second terminal device 36 of the user C through the IP phone 30 . When the user presses the "headset button 18" of the IP phone 30, the control unit (not shown) blocks the communication path between the IP phone 30 of the user A and the second terminal 36 of the user C, A communication path between the first terminal 34 of user B and the second terminal 36 of user C may be established.

In another embodiment of the present invention, after the user presses the "headset button 18" of the IP phone 30, if user A's opinion is also required, the user selects the "three-way call button 18" of the IP phone 30 (15)", the control unit (not shown) establishes a communication path between the IP phone 30 and the first terminal device 34 and between the IP phone 30 and the second terminal device 36. can

For example, while user A is making a video call with the user PC 32 to which the IP phone 30 is connected and the first terminal device 34 of user B connected to each other, the opinion of user C who is out of the office is required. You can think of the situation.

At this time, user A makes a call to user C's second terminal device 36 through IP phone 30, and then presses "headset button 18" when user C answers, so that user B and user C talk to each other. can make it possible

Thereafter, when the user A presses the "three-way call button 15" of the IP phone 30, the control unit (not shown) controls the communication path between the IP phone 30 and the first terminal device 34 and the IP phone ( 30) and the second terminal device 36 may establish a communication path.

At this time, the user A can make a call with the user B and the user C by using the microphone and the speaker provided in the handset 22 of the IP phone 30 .

In another embodiment of the present invention, after the user presses the "Handset button 18" of the IP phone 30, when only the user and a third party want to talk, the "Hold button 10" is pressed, The control unit (not shown) may block communication between the second terminal device 36 and the first terminal device 34 and establish only a communication path between the IP phone 30 and the second terminal device 36 .

For example, while user A's IP phone 30, user B's first terminal device 34, and user C's terminal device 36 are connected to each other to make a video call, A and C, employees of the same company, In order to determine the contract details, when user A presses the "hold button 10" of IP phone 30, a control unit (not shown) controls user C's second terminal device 36 and user B's first It is possible to block communication between the terminal devices 34 and establish only a communication path between the user A's IP phone 30 and the user C's second terminal device 36 . In this case, user A may communicate with user C by using a microphone and speaker provided in the handset of IP phone 30 .

If the user A presses the "speaker phone button 20" of the IP phone 30, the control unit (not shown) controls the communication path between the user's IP phone 30 and the second terminal 36 of the third party C A communication path between the first terminal 34 and the second terminal 36 through the communication network 33 between the first terminal 34 of another user B and the second terminal 36 of the third party C can be established.

Further, in another embodiment of the present invention, after the user presses the "speaker phone button 20" of the IP phone 30, the user A's opinion is also required, so that the user can make a "three-way call" of the IP phone 30 When "button 15" is pressed, the control unit (not shown) establishes a communication path between the IP phone 30 and the first terminal device 34 and a communication path between the IP phone 30 and the second terminal device 36 . can do.

For example, while user A is making a video call with the user PC 32 to which the IP phone 30 is connected and the first terminal device 31 of user B connected to each other, the opinion of user C who is out of the office is required. You can think of the situation. At this time, user A makes a call to user C's second terminal device 36 through IP phone 30, and then, when user C answers, presses "speaker phone button 20" so that user B and user C talk to each other. can do.

Thereafter, when the user A presses the "three-way call button 15" of the IP phone 30, the control unit (not shown) controls the communication path between the user's IP phone 30 and the first terminal device 34 and the user It is possible to establish a communication path between the IP phone 30 and the second terminal device 36 of . In this case, user A can make a call with user B and user C by using the microphone and speaker provided in the main body of IP phone 30 .

In another embodiment of the present invention, after the user presses the "speaker phone button 20" of the IP phone, when the user presses the "hold button 10" to talk only with a third party, the control unit (not shown) city) may block communication between the second terminal device 36 and the first terminal device 34 and establish only a communication path between the IP phone 30 and the second terminal device 36 .

For example, while user A's IP phone 30, user B's first terminal device 34, and user C's terminal device 36 are connected to each other to make a video call, A and C, employees of the same company, To determine the contract details, when user A presses the "hold button 10" of IP phone 30, a control unit (not shown) controls the second terminal device 36 of user C and the first terminal device of user B It is possible to block communication between the terminal devices 34 and to establish only a communication path between the IP phone 30 of user A and the second terminal device 36 of user C. FIG. In this case, user A can make a call with user C by using a microphone and a speaker provided in the main body of the IP phone 30 .

7 illustrates a process in which a user controls a smart device through an IP phone automatic connection function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 7 , it is assumed that the user goes out. In this case, it is assumed that the user has the IP phone 30 and the AI speaker 60 inside the house, and the user carries the second terminal device 36 (eg, a smart phone) when going out. The user may add an automatic connection number registration function to the menu display unit 54 before going out.

When the user enters the number that the user wants to register by pressing the number/text key 12 and then presses OK to register the automatic connection number, the control unit (not shown) displays "Enter the number Would you like to register as an auto-connection number? (Y/N)” can be displayed.

When the user presses the shortcut key corresponding to (Y) displayed in the notification window and registers the entered number as an auto-connection number, the control unit (not shown) may display a notification window saying "auto-connection number registration completed" on the main display unit 52. .

Thereafter, the control unit (not shown) registers the input auto-connection number in the phone book list or sub display unit 58 of the menu display unit 54, and when the user selects the auto-connection number, the registered auto-connection number is displayed in the contact display unit (57) can be shown.

If the user presses a shortcut key corresponding to (N) displayed on the notification window, the control unit (not shown) may display a notification window stating “cancel automatic connection number registration” on the main display unit 52 .

Thereafter, when the user who is going out makes a phone connection to the IP phone 30 through the second terminal device 36 (eg, a smartphone), the control unit (not shown) controls the main display unit 52 or the sub display unit 58 . ) can display the caller's number.

If the automatic connection function of the IP phone 30 is activated, the controller (not shown) may compare the caller's number with the automatic connection number registered on the IP phone 30 or not.

If the number of the caller is the same as the automatic connection number registered on the IP phone 30, the control unit (not shown) automatically connects the user's second terminal device 36 and the IP phone 30 through the communication network 33 , and a communication path between the IP phone 30 and the AI speaker 60 can be established.

Accordingly, the user's second terminal device 36 is remotely connected to the IP phone 30, and the control unit (not shown) transmits the user's voice to the AI speaker 60 through the IP phone 30 as it is. can

In addition, the AI speaker 60 may receive the user's voice as an input signal of the AI speaker 60 and control various nearby electronic devices (not shown).

For example, the user may make a call to the IP phone 30 in the house using a smart phone corresponding to the second terminal device 36 . IP phone 30 compares the caller's number with the auto-connect number registered on IP phone 30, and, if the same, allows the user's voice to be delivered directly on the speaker of IP phone 30.

It may be assumed that the user inputs a voice signal saying “stop the operation of the air conditioner” through the second terminal device 36 . At this time, the inputted user's voice is transmitted to the AI speaker 60 through the IP phone 30 . Thereafter, the AI speaker 60 does not contain ambient noise other than the user's voice, and the original sound can be transmitted.

The AI speaker 60 receiving the voice signal from the user may receive the user's voice signal as an input signal of the AI speaker 60 and stop the operation of the air conditioner in the house.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the illustrated drawings, but the present invention is not limited by the embodiments and drawings disclosed in the present specification. It is obvious that variations can be made. In addition, although the effect of the configuration of the present invention has not been explicitly described and described while describing the embodiment of the present invention, it is natural that the effect predictable by the configuration should also be recognized.

1 Display 2 Menu
3 Volume Up 4 Cancel
5 Message 6 OK
7 Phone book 8 Call history
9 Volume DOWN 10 Hold/Clear button
11 Memory key 12 Number/Text key
13 Pick up 14 Give back
15 3-way call button 16 Redial
17 SEND 18 Headset button
19 Mute/Call Forward 20 Speakerphone button
21 Microphone 22 Handset
23 EXT.OUT 24 Your PC
25 LAN 26 DC 5V
27 Headset Connection 28 Handset Connection
29 USB 30 IP Phone
31 Network 32 User PC
33 communication network 34 first terminal device
36 Second terminal device 40 4-pole connection terminal
42 Microphone area 44 Ground area
46 Speaker area 52 Main display
54 Menu display 56 Time display
57 Contact display unit 58 Sub display unit
60 AI Speakers

Claims (9)

a main body including a main body microphone, a main body speaker, and a headset terminal;
a handset including a handset microphone and a handset speaker, the handset being connected to the body; and
A control unit for controlling the communication path of the main body,
the control unit
When a predetermined event occurs, a first terminal device directly connected to the main body through a cable inserted into the headset terminal and a communication path between the main body are established, or a second terminal device and the first terminal device communicate with the main body to establish a communication path between
IP phones that provide new services through voice connections. According to claim 1,
The predetermined event
If the communication route change button is pressed or the call is connected to the terminal device having the same number as the pre-registered auto-connection number
IP phones that provide new services through voice connections. According to claim 1,
the control unit
To provide a setting program for setting the function of the IP phone,
Establishing a communication path between the first terminal device and the main body or a communication path between the second terminal device and the first terminal device only when the communication path change function is activated through the setting program
IP phones that provide new services through voice connections. According to claim 1,
When the user presses the communication path change button while the handset is detached from the main body, a communication path between the first terminal device and the main body is established.
IP phones that provide new services through voice connections. 5. The method of claim 4,
When the user presses the communication path change button while the handset is detached from the main body, the basic dial guide sound output from the handset speaker or the main body speaker is changed or a communication path change notification message is output through the display provided in the main body felled
IP phones that provide new services through voice connections. According to claim 1,
When the user presses the communication path change button while the communication between the main body and the second terminal device is connected, the communication between the main body and the second terminal device is blocked and the communication path between the second terminal device and the first terminal device is established
IP phones that provide new services through voice connections. 7. The method of claim 6,
When the user presses the three-way call button, a communication path between the main body and the first terminal and a communication path between the main body and the second terminal are established
IP phones that provide new services through voice connections. 7. The method of claim 6,
When the user presses the communication path release button, communication between the second terminal device and the first terminal device is cut off and a communication path between the main body and the second terminal device is established.
IP phones that provide new services through voice connections. According to claim 1,
the control unit
When an automatic connection function is activated through a setting program for setting the function of the IP phone and an automatic connection number for the automatic connection function is registered and a call is connected to a terminal device having the same number as the automatic connection number, the a communication path between the second terminal device and the first terminal device is established
IP phones that provide new services through voice connections.

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