JP2006050440A - Originator information informing service - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To show the image data, etc. that a call originator desires to send as originator information on the terminal screen of a receiver by a call receiver's own operation. <P>SOLUTION: A transmitting terminal transmits information, related to originator information and information for the silent termination to a receiving terminal. If the received calling information contain the information for the silent termination, the receiving terminal acquires the originator information, without termination calling of the call. The originator can input the originator information or the information for the silent termination each call, as desired, and hence can transmit the originator information suited to the situation by an originator's own operation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a caller information notification service capable of silently notifying a caller of caller information registered in advance by a telephone user when making a call.

  It is common practice to display the caller's phone number on the callee's terminal screen when an incoming call is received, but it is not possible to display image data or text data on the callee's terminal as caller information. could not. Some terminal devices can display image data and text data when an incoming call is received, but the image data displayed in this case is limited to image data recorded in advance in the terminal of the recipient. . Therefore, there has been a problem that image data and the like that the caller wants to transmit as caller information cannot be displayed on the callee's terminal screen by the caller's own operation.

In order to solve this problem, the invention of Patent Document 1 discloses that image data and text data can be displayed on a terminal of a callee as caller information by an operation from the caller side.
JP 2003-023486 A

  However, when sending image data or the like as sender information by operation on the sender side as in the prior art, it is necessary to register image data or the like desired to be transmitted in advance in the server. The image data and the like are fixedly displayed when an incoming call is received, and it is impossible to properly use the sender information according to circumstances. As an example, when contacting an acquaintance or the like, serious image data or the like is sent as it is, which is not practical.

  Moreover, although it is common practice to silence the incoming call volume by operating the receiving terminal in response to a call from the caller, it cannot be silenced by the caller's intention. For example, when an advertisement is transmitted as the sender information, there may be a problem that the ringtone may harm the receiver.

  On the other hand, it can be considered that the problem that a caller transmits arbitrary information silently is solved by a facsimile. However, in the facsimile system, it is possible to transmit and receive caller information without sound, but there is a problem that a telephone call cannot be made in the communication.

  Therefore, in order to solve such problems, the present invention provides a caller information notification service that enables a caller to notify the caller information to the other party without sound.

  This caller information notification service is an information system including an exchange, a receiving terminal, and a transmitting terminal.

  The transmitting terminal transmits information relating the caller information and information for making a silent incoming call to the receiving terminal. Then, when the received information includes information for making a silent call, the receiving terminal acquires the caller information without performing the incoming call for the call. The caller can arbitrarily input the caller information and the information for making a silent call for each call, so it is possible to send the caller information according to the circumstances, and the call at that time is also possible It becomes. Here, the caller information is information about the caller, and may be, for example, the caller's name or photo, a message or a landscape image that the caller inputs arbitrarily, or advertisement / advertisement, etc. It may be.

  Conventionally, it has been possible to display a caller's photograph or the like by a function unique to the receiving terminal, but in the caller information notification service of the present invention, transmission is not performed by a function unique to the receiving terminal but by a function specific to the transmitting terminal. It is very different from the prior art in that the sender information can be notified to the recipient, and it is possible to display the sender information at the first communication with the other party who does not know his / her telephone number. Become. As a result, even if there is an incoming call history of an unknown telephone number in the receiving terminal, it is possible to identify the caller only by adding the caller information and making a call. The risk of making a call back to a telephone (one-way call) is reduced, and the reliability of the telephone can be improved.

  In the prior art, it is necessary to register the caller information in the server in advance. However, in the present invention, since it is not necessary to register the caller information in advance in the server, the caller can immediately store the caller information according to various circumstances. It is possible to use them properly and provide services that are highly practical.

  In addition, it is very different from the prior art in that the ringtone of the receiver's terminal can be silenced according to the intention of the sender, and when the advertisement is distributed as the sender information, the receiver It is possible to send advertisements without harming the mood of the company, and the development of a new advertising market can be expected.

  Furthermore, since the caller information can be transmitted at night by making a silent call, the use of the night telephone network, which has become a dormant facility, can be expected to promote the development of related industries. I can hope.

  Also, even in a state where the caller information is received by a silent incoming call, unlike a facsimile, a call can be made by the communication, so that bidirectional communication can be performed without unilateral information transmission. . Thereby, establishment of a new communication means is expected.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of each invention will be described. Note that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

The relationship between the following embodiments and the claims is as follows.
The first embodiment will mainly describe claims 1 and 10.
The second embodiment will mainly describe claim 2 and the like.
The third embodiment will mainly describe claim 3 and the like.
The fourth embodiment will mainly describe claim 4 and the like.
In the fifth embodiment, claim 5 will be mainly described.
The sixth embodiment will mainly describe claim 6 and the like.
The seventh embodiment will mainly describe claim 7 and the like.
The eighth embodiment will mainly describe Claim 8 and the like.
The ninth embodiment will mainly describe claim 9 and the like.

<< Embodiment 1 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 1>
The present embodiment relates to an information system for notifying the other party of caller information silently when making a call. An information system is provided in which a call can be made even when a call is received without sound, and a caller can arbitrarily input caller information.

  FIG. 1 shows an example of the concept of this embodiment. Image data and text data are transmitted from the transmission terminal to the reception terminal as sender information. Therefore, the recipient can recognize the other party even in a call from a number that the recipient does not know. Further, the call can be called to the other party without sound. Thereby, an advertisement, various information, etc. can be transmitted as sender information without hesitation at night.

<Configuration of Embodiment 1>
An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

The “information system” (0200) of the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2 is an information system including an “exchange” (0210), a “transmission terminal” (0220), and a “reception terminal” (0230). The exchange (0210) includes a “receiving terminal identification information holding unit” (0211). The transmitting terminal (0220) includes a “non-voice information input unit” (0221), a “voice information input unit” (0222), a “receiving terminal identification information acquisition unit” (0223), and a “silent incoming call identification information acquisition”. Part "(0224),
"Calling unit" (0225). The receiving terminal (0230) includes an “incoming call unit” (0231), a “calling unit” (0232), a “calling information receiving unit” (0233), and a “non-voice information acquiring unit” (0234). Have.

<Description of Configuration of Embodiment 1>
First, the configuration requirements of the exchange (0210) will be described. The “receiving terminal identification information holding unit” (0211) holds the subscriber line used by the receiving terminal user in association with the receiving terminal identification information of the receiving terminal. Here, the receiving terminal user is a person who uses the receiving terminal, but is not limited to the owner of the receiving terminal. In addition, the user may not be identified as a user, and an unspecified person may be designated as a user. Here, the subscriber line is a line connecting the network of the communication carrier and the user's home, and is a logical transmission path composed of a round-trip communication path. Specific physical examples of the subscriber line include a wired network of copper wire (metal cable) and optical fiber, and a wireless network such as FWA (fixed wireless access).

  In addition, the receiving terminal identification information is information that can identify the receiving terminal, for example, a fixed telephone number maintained for each region in the fixed network, a mobile phone number maintained for each carrier in the mobile network, Alternatively, it may be a telephone number or an IP address in an IP telephone network. In the case of an IP address, it may be IPv4 (Internet Protocol Version 4) or IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6).

  As an advantage when the receiving terminal identification information is a fixed telephone number, for example, since the subscriber line and the telephone number are associated with each other, unlike the e-mail, the telephone number cannot be easily changed. Accordingly, since the fixed telephone number is useful for specifying an individual, it is more effective for a sender who wants to specify an individual and transmit information when notifying the sender information. In addition, when the receiving terminal identification information is a fixed telephone number, the area can be limited by a station number. For example, when an advertisement is transmitted as caller information, an advertisement corresponding to each area can be transmitted. Because it can, it is more effective. Furthermore, since the number of digits of the telephone number is systematized unlike e-mail, it is more effective in that data handling is easy.

  Next, configuration requirements of the transmission terminal (0220) will be described. The “non-speech information input unit” (0221) can input non-speech information. Here, non-speech information is information including arbitrary information to be notified as caller information. Specific examples include text data such as a name, a message, a phone number of a terminal, and a self-photograph. And image data such as advertisement photos. Further, it may be a description file such as HTML or XML that displays these text data and image data together, or may be a program described in a program language such as C language. Furthermore, music data such as MP3 and video data such as MPEG may be used, and all kinds of data that can be transmitted are included in the non-audio information. Since it is not necessary to register the sender information in the server in advance, it is possible to send the sender information according to the circumstances to the other party. In addition, since it is possible for the caller to switch whether or not non-voice information is input, it is possible not to send non-voice information when a specific call is made. It is a terminal that takes into account the users.

  As a specific example of the non-voice information input unit, an external input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, or a scanner of a personal computer may be used. Further, it may be an input button attached to the terminal, or a photographing device in a terminal with a camera function. Alternatively, it may be a processing unit having a function of fetching data recorded in the terminal. Further, it may be a processing unit having a function of taking in data from an external medium such as a memory card. In this way, it is a feature of the present invention that non-voice information can be arbitrarily input. For example, a facsimile can input only image data, whereas in the information system of the present invention, text data, Alternatively, the sender can arbitrarily input video data including audio information.

  The “voice information input unit” (0222) can input voice information. Here, the voice information is a voice in a general call. As a specific example of the voice information input unit, it may be a call port in a receiver, or a hands-free earphone / microphone.

  The “receiving terminal identification information acquisition unit” (0223) acquires receiving terminal identification information. Thereby, it becomes possible to identify the other party with whom the caller wants to communicate. As a specific example of the receiving terminal identification information acquisition unit, a processing unit that acquires a telephone number manually input by directly pressing a telephone button may be acquired, or a telephone number registered in a terminal memory in advance may be acquired. It may be a processing unit.

  The “silent incoming call identification information acquisition unit” (0224) is a silent incoming call which is identification information for causing the receiving terminal (0230) to silently receive the non-voice information input by the non-voice information input unit (0221). Identification information can be acquired. Silent incoming call has the property that the receiving terminal does not ring when receiving an incoming call by an operation on the transmitting terminal side, without an operation on the receiving terminal side. As an example of the method for obtaining the silent incoming call identification information, when the caller enters a special number such as “#” or “*” before the telephone number as the silent incoming call identification information, There is a method of obtaining it as information. Then, whether there is a silent incoming call or a normal incoming call is determined on the receiving terminal side based on the presence or absence of the silent incoming call identification information. As described above, the present invention is an epoch-making invention in that the presence or absence of a silent incoming call is determined by the terminal operation on the caller side. For example, when an advertisement is transmitted as caller information at night The demand for advertising industry can be expected to increase.

  When the non-voice information is input by the non-voice information input unit (0221), the “calling unit” (0225) receives the non-voice information and the silent call incoming identification information acquisition unit (0224). When the identification information is acquired, a call is made to the receiving terminal (0230) by transmitting calling information including information in which the silent incoming call identifying information and the receiving terminal identification information are associated with each other. . The association of the call information is described in the flowchart of FIG. The call information is information including a connection request signal for opening a line. The call information may include non-voice information, silence incoming call identification information, and receiving terminal identification information as they are. The receiving terminal identification information is always associated with the calling information, and the non-voice information and the silent incoming call identification information are information arbitrarily associated with each other. Further, when the silent incoming call identification information is associated, the non-speech information is associated, but conversely, when the non-voice information is associated, the silent incoming call identification information may not be associated.

  Specific examples of the transmission terminal include a mobile phone, a home phone, an IP phone, and a computer or PDA having a communication function. Moreover, the adapter installed between the conventional telephone and the telephone network which are not corresponding to this invention may be sufficient.

  Next, the configuration of the receiving terminal (0230) will be described. The “incoming call unit” (0231) makes an incoming call in response to an outgoing call. Here, the incoming call is to notify the user of the fact of the incoming call by, for example, a ringing tone or vibration. Conventionally, as a function unique to the receiving terminal, it was possible to silence the incoming call by disabling the ring tone or vibration, but it was not possible to silence the incoming call depending on the information from the caller . The present invention is greatly different from the prior art in that a silent incoming call is enabled by information from a calling terminal.

  The “calling unit” (0232) makes a call based on the voice information in response to an incoming call. Even when a silent call is received, a call can be made in the calling unit, and in this respect, it is different from a facsimile that receives a silent call but cannot make a call.

  The “calling information receiving unit” (0233) receives the calling information based on the calling of the calling unit (0225) of the transmitting terminal (0220). Based on the information included in the call information, a silent call is made or caller information is acquired.

  The “non-voice information acquisition unit” (0234), when the call information received by the call information reception unit (0233) includes the silent call identification information (0231), ) And the non-voice information can be acquired regardless of whether or not there is a call in the call unit (0232). Here, it is possible to acquire non-speech information regardless of whether or not there is a call. For example, non-speech information can be obtained even when the reception button is pressed during an incoming call or when the reception button is not pressed. It means that it can be acquired. Case classification is described in the flowchart of FIG. If the call information includes silent incoming call identification information, since non-voice information is included, the non-voice information is acquired without making an incoming call. On the other hand, if the silent incoming call identification information is not included in the outgoing call information, an incoming call is made. If non-voice information is included, the non-voice information is acquired and the non-voice information is included. If not, non-voice information is not acquired.

Each unit that is a component of the present invention is configured by any one of hardware, software, and both hardware and software. For example, as an example for realizing these, when a computer is used, hardware composed of a CPU, a memory, a bus, an interface, a peripheral device, and the like and software executable on these hardware are listed. be able to. Specifically, the functions of the respective units are realized by sequentially executing the programs developed on the memory, by processing, storing, and outputting data on the memory and data input through the interface. (The same applies throughout this specification.)
<Specific example of Embodiment 1>
A specific example of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is an example of a specific functional block diagram of the exchange (0310), the transmission terminal (0320), and the reception terminal (0330).

  It is assumed that a plurality of non-voice information is registered in advance in the transmission terminal (0320). The caller selects non-voice information (photo and message of Taro Yamada) that he / she wants to send, integrates the silent incoming call identification information into the telephone number to make a silent incoming call, and dials “## 01234456789” Suppose you are.

  First, in the receiving terminal identification information acquisition unit (0323) of the transmitting terminal (0320), the receiving terminal identification information = 0123456789 of the receiving terminal (0330) is acquired from the dialed numbers. Next, in the non-voice information input unit (0321), a photograph of a person named Taro Yamada and a message are input as non-voice information. In this example, JPEG and a text file are associated with each other as non-voice information A. Then, the silent incoming call identification information acquisition unit (0324) acquires silent incoming call identification information = ## from the dialed numbers.

  In the calling unit (0325), the receiving terminal identification information = 0123456789, the non-voice information A, and the silent incoming call identification information = ## are associated with each other, and the receiving terminal (01234456789) indicated by the receiving terminal identification information = 0123456789. 0330).

  It is assumed that a subscriber line for the receiving terminal (0330) indicated by receiving terminal identification information = 0123456789 is associated in advance with the receiving terminal identification information holding unit (0311) of the exchange (0310). Then, the subscriber line corresponding to the receiving terminal identification information = 0123456789 is opened from the calling information transmitted from the transmitting terminal (0320), and the calling information is transmitted to the receiving terminal (0330).

  Next, the call information receiving unit (0333) of the receiving terminal (0330) receives the call information. Since the received call information includes silence incoming call identification information = ##, the incoming call by the incoming call unit (0331) is not performed. Thereby, the silent incoming call is realized. Then, the non-voice information A is acquired by the non-voice information acquisition unit. The acquired non-voice information A is displayed on the display screen of the receiving terminal (0330), and the user of the receiving terminal (0330) can instantaneously determine who the call originates from. Become. After that, when a call by the call is desired, a conventional voice call can be performed by pressing the call button of the receiving terminal (0330).

<Processing flow of Embodiment 1>
FIG. 4 shows an example of the flow of processing in the first embodiment. The processing in the present embodiment includes the following steps.

First, receiving terminal identification information is acquired (S0410). Next, it is determined whether non-voice information is input (S0411). If it is determined that non-speech information is input, the non-speech information is input (S0412). After that, it is determined whether the silent incoming call identification information has been acquired (S0413). If it is determined that the silent incoming call identification information has been acquired, the call information includes information that associates the non-voice information, the receiving terminal identification information, and the silent incoming call identification information (S0414). On the other hand, if it is determined that the silent incoming call identification information has not been acquired, information in which the non-voice information and the receiving terminal identification information are associated is included in the call information (S0415).

  If it is determined in S0411 that non-voice information is not input, the receiving terminal identification information is included in the calling information (S0416).

  Next, the call information is called (S0420), and the call information is received (S0430). Then, it is determined whether the call information includes silent incoming call identification information (S0431). If the silent incoming call identification information is included, the non-voice information is acquired (S0432) and the incoming call is not made (S0433).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S0431 that the silence incoming call identification information is not included, it is then determined whether non-voice information is included in the call information (S0434). Only when it is determined that non-voice information is included, the non-voice information is acquired (S0435). Finally, an incoming call is made (S0436).

The above processing can be executed by a program to be executed by a computer, and this program can be recorded on a recording medium readable by the computer. (The same applies throughout the specification.)
<Effect of Embodiment 1>
In the information system of the present embodiment, the caller information can be notified to the receiver by an operation from the caller's terminal, so that the caller is also in the first call to the other party who does not know his / her telephone number. Information can be displayed, and the caller information can be transmitted without being registered in advance in the server. Therefore, the caller can use the caller information according to various circumstances.

  In addition, since the ringtone of the receiver's terminal can be silenced by the intention of the caller, the caller information can be transmitted at night, which is effectively a sleep facility. The use of the network can be expected and a new business model such as an advertising business can be formed.

<< Embodiment 2 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 2>
The present embodiment relates to a caller information notification service, and enables a silent call by an operation on the caller side as in the first embodiment. However, unlike the first embodiment, the information system includes a function of displaying caller information on the receiving terminal.

<Configuration of Embodiment 2>
An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “information system” (0500) of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 5 is an information system including “exchange” (0510), “transmission terminal” (0520), and “reception terminal” (0530). The exchange (0510) includes a “receiving terminal identification information holding unit” (0511). The transmitting terminal (0520) includes a “non-voice information input unit” (0521), a “voice information input unit” (0522), a “receiving terminal identification information acquisition unit” (0523), and a “silent incoming call identification information acquisition”. Part "(0524) and" calling part "(0525). The receiving terminal (0530) includes an “incoming call unit” (0531), a “calling unit” (0532), a “calling information receiving unit” (0533), and a “non-voice information acquiring unit” (0534). , “Non-voice information display section” (0535).

<Description of Configuration of Embodiment 2>
Since the configuration requirements excluding the non-voice information display unit (0535) are the same as those in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted here.

  The “non-speech information display unit” (0535) displays the non-speech information acquired by the non-speech information acquisition unit (0534) when it is information that can be displayed on the display. For example, the display unit may be a display screen integrated with the receiving terminal, or may be capable of outputting to an external device such as a projector. Further, it is not always necessary to perform display, and a processing unit having a function of generating an output signal may be used.

<Effect of Embodiment 2>
In the information system of the present embodiment, by providing a non-speech information display unit that displays non-speech information on the receiving terminal, the caller information can be visually recognized, and the other party's telephone number is not known. Even so, callers can be distinguished quickly.

<< Embodiment 3 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 3>
The present embodiment relates to a caller information notification service, and enables a silent incoming call by an operation on the caller side as in the first or second embodiment. However, unlike Embodiment 1 or 2, it is an information system characterized in that it is possible to refuse reception of caller information by setting on the receiving terminal side.

<Configuration of Embodiment 3>
An example of functional blocks in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “information system” (0600) of the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 6 is an information system including an “exchange” (0610), a “transmission terminal” (0620), and a “reception terminal” (0630). The exchange (0610) includes a “receiving terminal identification information holding unit” (0611). The transmitting terminal (0620) includes a “non-voice information input unit” (0621), a “voice information input unit” (0622), a “receiving terminal identification information acquisition unit” (0623), and a “silent incoming call identification information acquisition”. Part "(0624) and" calling part "(0625). The receiving terminal (0630) includes an “incoming call unit” (0631), a “calling unit” (0632), a “calling information receiving unit” (0633), and a “non-voice information acquiring unit” (0634). , “Reception permission information input unit” (0636) and “reception permission information holding unit” (0637). The non-voice information acquisition unit (0634) includes “acquisition non-acquisition control means” (0638).

<Description of Configuration of Embodiment 3>
Since the configuration requirements except for the reception permission information input unit (0636), the reception permission information holding unit (0637), and the acquisition non-acquisition control unit (0638) are the same as those described in the first or second embodiment, The description here is omitted.

  The reception permission information input unit (0636) indicates whether or not to permit reception when the call information received by the call information reception unit (0633) includes the silent incoming call identification information. Enter the reception permission information. For users who do not want to receive caller information, by entering information indicating that reception is not permitted, caller information will not be received, so service can be provided to a wide variety of users. .

  The reception permission information holding unit (0637) holds the reception permission information input by the reception permission information input unit (0636). When the reception permission information is not stored in the reception permission information holding unit, permission / non-permission information may be held as a default value in advance.

  The acquisition non-acquisition control means (0638) included in the non-speech information acquisition unit (0634) indicates that the reception permission information held by the reception permission information holding unit (0637) does not permit reception Does not acquire non-speech information. Thereby, the convenience for the user who does not desire acquisition of sender | caller information is achieved. As an example, when the reception permission information indicates that reception is not permitted, in addition to not acquiring non-voice information, the incoming call itself can be rejected.

<Processing flow of Embodiment 3>
FIG. 7 partially shows an example of the flow of processing in the third embodiment. The same steps as in the first or second embodiment are the same as those in the first or second embodiment until the call information is sent (S0710) as in the first or second embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

  After receiving the call information (S0710), it is determined whether the call information includes the silent incoming call identification information (S0720).

  If it is determined that the silent incoming call identification information is included, then it is determined whether or not the reception of the silent incoming call is permitted (S0730). If it is determined that the reception of the silent incoming call is permitted, the non-voice information is acquired in the same manner as in the first or second embodiment (S0731), but if it is determined that the reception of the silent incoming call is not permitted, the non-voice information is acquired. Never get. Further, the subsequent incoming call is not performed (S0732).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the silent incoming call identification information is not included, it is then determined whether or not non-voice information is included in the call information (S0740). Thereafter, if it is determined that non-voice information is included, it is determined whether or not non-voice information is acquired (S0741). If it is determined that the non-voice information is acquired, the non-voice information is acquired as in the first or second embodiment (S0742). On the other hand, if it is determined not to acquire non-voice information, non-voice information is not acquired. If it is determined in S0740 that the non-voice information is not included, it is a conventional normal call case. Thereafter, an incoming call is performed (S0743).

<Effect of Embodiment 3>
In the information system according to the present embodiment, since the receiving terminal side includes a function for determining whether or not reception is permitted when the receiving terminal includes silent incoming call identification information, silence is determined by the receiver side. It is possible to prevent incoming calls. As a result, for users who do not want a silent call, the use can be restricted to the same functions as in the past with a simple and simple operation, so that it is possible to provide a flexible information system.

<< Embodiment 4 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 4>
The present embodiment relates to a caller information notification service, and enables a silent incoming call by an operation on the caller side as in the first or second embodiment. However, unlike the first or second embodiment, the information system is characterized in that the exchange rejects the silent incoming call to the receiving terminal.

<Configuration of Embodiment 4>
An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “information system” (0800) of the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8 is an information system including an “exchange” (0810), a “transmission terminal” (0820), and a “reception terminal” (0830). The exchange (0810) includes a “receiving terminal identification information holding unit” (0811), a “detection unit” (0812), a “communication type determination unit” (0813), and a “subscriber exchange information holding unit” (0814). ) And “exchange restriction unit” (0815). The transmitting terminal (0820) includes a “non-voice information input unit” (0821), a “voice information input unit” (0822), a “receiving terminal identification information acquisition unit” (0823), and a “silent incoming call identification information acquisition”. Part "(0824) and" calling part "(0825). The receiving terminal (0830) includes an “incoming call unit” (0831), a “calling unit” (0832), a “calling information receiving unit” (0833), and a “non-voice information acquiring unit” (0834). Have.

<Description of Configuration of Embodiment 4>
The configuration requirements excluding the detection unit (0812), the communication type determination unit (0813), the subscriber exchange information holding unit (0814), and the exchange restriction unit (0815) are the same as those described in the first or second embodiment. The description is omitted here.

  The detection unit (0812) detects the occurrence of a call to the subscriber line used by the receiving terminal user. As an example of the detection unit, a processing unit that monitors call traffic may be used. The communication type determination unit (0813) determines whether the communication generated by the call is a silent communication type using call information including the silent incoming call identification information or includes the silent incoming call identification information. It is determined whether the normal communication type does not use the call information. As an example, the communication type is determined based on whether or not a flag indicating that silent incoming call identification information is included in a specific part of the call information is set. As a result, it is possible to determine whether or not the call is a silent incoming call in the exchange, so that it is possible to perform a silent incoming call control on the exchange side.

  The subscriber exchange information holding unit (0814) associates the receiving terminal identification information with the exchange permission information that is information indicating whether or not the receiving terminal is allowed to receive when the call is a silent communication type. It holds subscriber exchange information including As an example, there is a case where the exchange permission information is held in the subscriber exchange information holding unit by informing the carrier in advance of the telephone number of the subscriber and that he / she does not wish to receive a silent call. Here, the receiving terminal identification information is held in association with the subscriber line in the receiving terminal identification information holding unit (0811), so that the exchange permission information and the subscriber line are obtained via the receiving terminal identification information. As a result, it is possible to prevent a call from being received on the exchange side for a user who does not wish to receive a silent call.

  The exchange restriction unit (0815), for the receiving terminal that is exchange permission information that the receiving terminal does not receive when the exchange permission information included in the subscriber exchange information is a silent communication type, If the determination result by the communication type determination unit is a determination result that the communication type is a silent communication type, the receiving terminal is not exchanged. Not exchanging means, for example, notifying the calling terminal that the receiving terminal does not support silent incoming calls and not transmitting calling information to the receiving terminal. In this way, since it is possible to reject a silent incoming call in the exchange, an effect of reducing traffic can be expected.

<Processing Flow of Embodiment 4>
FIG. 9 partially shows an example of the processing flow in the fourth embodiment. The process until the call information is sent (S0910) is the same as in the first or second embodiment, and the description is omitted here.

  After the call information is transmitted (S0910), the occurrence of a call is detected (S0920). Next, it is determined whether or not the call is a silent communication type (S0921). If it is determined that the communication type is the silent communication type, it is then determined whether communication is performed in the case of the silent communication type (S0922). If it is determined in S0922 that communication is not performed, the receiving terminal is not exchanged (S0923).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S0922 that communication is performed, or if it is determined in S0921 that the communication type is not the silent communication type, the receiving terminal is exchanged (S0924). Thereafter, the call information is transmitted to the receiving terminal (S0930). Since the subsequent processing is the same as in the first or second embodiment, description thereof is omitted here.

<Effect of Embodiment 4>
In the information system of the present embodiment, the exchange has a function of rejecting a silent incoming call. Therefore, a user who does not wish to receive a silent incoming call refuses a silent incoming call by registering that in advance. It becomes possible to do. In addition, since the exchange, not the receiver's terminal, has a function of rejecting silent incoming calls, the call information transmission process to the receiving terminal can be omitted, and traffic reduction can be expected.

<< Embodiment 5 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 5>
The present embodiment relates to a caller information notification service, and as in the fourth embodiment, a silent call can be received by an operation on the caller side, and a silent call can be rejected by an exchange. However, unlike Embodiment 4, when a normal call occurs while a subscriber line is being used by a silent incoming call, the silent incoming call is blocked and the normal call is connected. System.

<Configuration of Embodiment 5>
An example of functional blocks in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “information system” (1000) of the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 10 is an information system including an “exchange” (1010), a “transmission terminal” (1020), and a “reception terminal” (1030). The exchange (1010) includes a “receiving terminal identification information holding unit” (1011), a “detection unit” (1012), a “communication type determination unit” (1013), and a “subscriber exchange information holding unit” (1014). , “Exchange restriction unit” (1015), and “priority processing unit” (1016). The transmission terminal (1020) includes a “non-voice information input unit” (1021), a “voice information input unit” (1022), a “receiving terminal identification information acquisition unit” (1023), and a “silent incoming call identification information acquisition”. Part "(1024) and" calling part "(1025). The receiving terminal (1030) includes an “incoming call unit” (1031), a “calling unit” (1032), a “calling information receiving unit” (1033), and a “non-voice information acquiring unit” (1034). Have.

<Description of Configuration of Embodiment 5>
Since the configuration requirements excluding the priority processing unit (1016) are the same as those described in the fourth embodiment, description thereof is omitted here.

  When the subscriber line is in use and the detection unit (1012) detects a new call, the priority processing unit (1016) sets the communication type of the new call as the normal communication type. Yes, when the communication type in use is the silent communication type, priority processing for blocking communication in use and starting communication by a new call is performed. Here, the interruption may be, for example, disconnecting the communication and releasing the call, or may be putting the communication on hold. As a result, normal calls are preferentially connected, so even when silent incoming calls are mainstream, calls that are highly urgent like emergency calls are given priority by placing calls as normal types of calls. Connection can be achieved, and a flexible information system can be provided.

<Processing Flow of Embodiment 5>
FIG. 11 partially shows an example of the flow of processing in the fifth embodiment. Since the process up to the detection of the occurrence of a call (S1120) is the same as that of the fourth embodiment, description thereof is omitted here.

  After detecting the occurrence of a call (S1120), it is determined whether the call is a silent communication type (S1121). Here, since the process when it is determined that the type is the silent communication type is the same as that of the fourth embodiment, the description is omitted here.

  If it is determined that the call is not a silent communication type, it is then determined whether or not the subscriber line of the call is in use and the communication type of the call in use is a silent communication type (S1140). . Only when it is determined that the subscriber line is in use and is of the silent communication type, the communication in use is blocked (S1141). Thereafter, communication by the new call is started (S1142). Since the subsequent processing is the same as that of the fourth embodiment, description thereof is omitted here.

<Effect of Embodiment 5>
In the information system of the present embodiment, when a normal communication call occurs while the subscriber line is using the silent communication type in the exchange, the silent communication call is blocked and the normal communication is performed. Therefore, the priority of silent communication and normal communication is clarified, and it is possible to provide a flexible information system.

<< Embodiment 6 >>
<Overview of Embodiment 6>
This embodiment relates to a caller information notification service. As in the fifth embodiment, when a normal call occurs while a subscriber line is being used by a silent incoming call, a silent incoming call is issued. And connect a normal call. However, unlike the fifth embodiment, the information system is characterized in that when the communication of the normal call is completed, the blocked silent incoming call is resumed.

<Configuration of Embodiment 6>
An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “information system” (1200) of the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 12 is an information system including an “exchange” (1210), a “transmission terminal” (1220), and a “reception terminal” (1230). The exchange (1210) includes a “receiving terminal identification information holding unit” (1211), a “detection unit” (1212), a “communication type determination unit” (1213), and a “subscriber exchange information holding unit” (1214). ), “Exchange restriction unit” (1215), “priority processing unit” (1216), and “reconnection unit” (1217). The transmission terminal (1220) includes a “non-voice information input unit” (1221), a “voice information input unit” (1222), a “receiving terminal identification information acquisition unit” (1223), and a “silent incoming call identification information acquisition”. Part "(1224) and" calling part "(1225). The receiving terminal (1230) includes an “incoming call unit” (1231), a “calling unit” (1232), a “calling information receiving unit” (1233), and a “non-voice information acquiring unit” (1234). Have.

<Description of Configuration of Embodiment 6>
Since the configuration requirements excluding the reconnection unit (1217) are the same as those described in the fifth embodiment, description thereof is omitted here.

  The reconnection unit (1217) resumes communication of the blocked call when communication based on the priority processing performed by the priority processing unit (1216) is completed. As a specific example, the reconnection unit continues to issue a stand-by command for the blocked silent incoming call, and the silent incoming call is put on hold. Here, at the same time when the standby command is issued, an announcement indicating that the normal call is preferentially connected may be sent to the transmitting terminal of the silent incoming call. Thereafter, when the communication of the normal call is completed, the reconnection unit issues a connection command instead of the standby command for the silent incoming call. This realizes that the silent incoming call is connected again. As another example, the silent incoming call has already been disconnected by the operation on the terminal side and the call has been released before performing the reconnection process of the pending silent incoming call in response to the standby command. Since there is no response to the connection command from the reconnection unit, reconnection is not performed. As described above, even when a normal call is preferentially connected, the blocked silent incoming call is relieved, so that a highly reliable information system can be provided.

<Effect of Embodiment 6>
In the information system according to the present embodiment, when the communication of the normal call with priority connection is completed in the exchange, the communication of the silent communication that has been blocked due to the occurrence of the normal call is resumed. Is possible. As a result, the effectiveness of selecting normal communication and silent communication according to priority increases, and a highly reliable information system can be provided.

<< Embodiment 7 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 7>
The present embodiment relates to a caller information notification service, and enables a silent call by an operation on the caller side as in the first to sixth embodiments. However, unlike Embodiments 1 to 6, the information system is characterized in that it is possible to limit the destination area and carrier by using a systemized telephone number.

<Configuration of Embodiment 7>
An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

The “information system” (1300) of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 13 is an information system including an “exchange” (1310), a “transmission terminal” (1320), and a “reception terminal” (1330). The exchange (1310) includes a “receiving terminal identification information holding unit” (1311). The transmission terminal (1320) includes a “non-voice information input unit” (1321), a “voice information input unit” (1322), a “receiving terminal identification information acquisition unit” (1323), and a “silent incoming call identification information acquisition”. Part "(1324),
It has a “calling unit” (1325) and a “multiple holding unit” (1326). The calling unit (1325) includes a “batch processing calling unit” (1327). The receiving terminal (1330) includes an “incoming call unit” (1331), a “calling unit” (1332), a “calling information receiving unit” (1333), and a “non-voice information acquiring unit” (1334). Have.

<Description of Configuration of Embodiment 7>
Since the configuration requirements except for the multiple holding unit (1326) and the batch processing calling unit (1327) are the same as those in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted here. Further, any of the configurations of Embodiments 2 to 6 can take an embodiment having a common configuration except for the plurality of holding units (1326) and the batch processing call means (1327).

  A plurality of holding units (1326) hold a plurality of receiving terminal identification information. Here, as a method of holding a plurality of receiving terminal identification information, for example, a method of holding receiving terminal identification information for each region can be mentioned. This is because, if a fixed telephone number is used, the area using the station number can be limited, so that it can be systematically maintained. As another example, a phone number starting with 090 or 080 is a mobile phone, a phone number starting with 050 is an IP phone, and a phone number starting with 070 is considered a PHS. Therefore, there is a method of holding the receiving terminal identification information according to the communication system or carrier. Unlike a mail address or the like, a telephone number is personal information with little variation, and therefore it becomes easy to narrow down various targets by the limitation.

  The batch processing calling means (1327) included in the calling unit (1325) performs batch processing on a plurality of receiving terminals (1330) based on the receiving terminal identification information held in the plurality of holding units (1326). Make a call. Here, batch processing is a processing method that collects data for a certain period or a certain amount and performs batch processing collectively. In this embodiment, for example, a plurality of receiving terminal identification information are collected as a destination. It is registered and caller information is transmitted to the plurality of receiving terminals at once. Thereby, for example, it can be expected that the effectiveness of transmitting an advertisement as caller information at midnight increases.

<Effect of Embodiment 7>
In the information system of the present embodiment, since it is possible to collectively transmit caller information for a plurality of receiving terminal identification information, it is possible to realize the transmission of advertisements and advertisements as caller information during the night, Activation of sleep facilities such as telephone networks is promoted. Further, by systematically holding a plurality of receiving terminal identification information, it becomes possible to limit the destination region and carrier, and it is possible to realize targeted targeted effective advertising / advertisement.

<< Embodiment 8 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 8>
The present embodiment relates to a caller information notification service, and enables a silent call by an operation on the caller side as in the first to seventh embodiments. However, unlike the first to seventh embodiments, in order to enable the service to be implemented even in a conventional telephone, a transmitting terminal is interposed as an adapter between the telephone and a telephone line plug. It is said. FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram in the present embodiment. Since the terminal A is interposed between the conventional telephone C and the telephone line outlet D, compatibility with this service is maintained even in a telephone that does not support a caller information notification service or a silent incoming call. It is.

<Configuration of Embodiment 8>
An example of functional blocks in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “information system” (1500) of the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 15 is an information system including an “exchange” (1510), a “transmission terminal” (1520), and a “reception terminal” (1530). The exchange (1510) includes a “receiving terminal identification information holding unit” (1511). The transmitting terminal (1520) includes a “non-voice information input unit” (1521), a “voice information input unit” (1522), a “receiving terminal identification information acquisition unit” (1523), and a “silent incoming call identification information acquisition”. Part "(1524)," calling part "(1525)," first connecting part "(1528), and" second connecting part "(1529). The receiving terminal (1530) includes an “incoming call unit” (1531), a “calling unit” (1532), a “calling information receiving unit” (1533), and a “non-voice information acquiring unit” (1534). Have.

<Description of Configuration of Embodiment 8>
Since the structural requirements except for the first connecting portion (1528) and the second connecting portion (1529) are the same as those in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted here. Further, any of the configurations of the second to seventh embodiments can have an embodiment having a common configuration except for the first connecting portion (1528) and the second connecting portion (1529).

  The first connecting portion (1528) is connected to the telephone line socket of the telephone (1540). Here, the telephone means, for example, a conventional telephone, and means a telephone that has a call function but cannot transmit non-voice information or silent incoming call identification information. Yes. Hereinafter, the same applies to the telephone set in the present specification. A specific example of the telephone line outlet is a modular jack. As the types of modular jacks, 6-pole 2-core modular jacks are used for analog telephone lines, and 8-pole 8-core modular jacks are used for LAN cables and connectors. In addition, to link, for example, means that a cable is connected to exchange information such as data with each other. As a specific example of the first connecting portion, a modular jack or the like can be cited as well as the telephone line insertion port. Hereinafter, the same applies to the insertion port and the connecting portion in the present specification.

  A 2nd connection part (1529) connects with the insertion port (1550) of a telephone line. As a result, the transmission terminal is interposed between the telephone network and the telephone (1540). The voice information input unit (1522) inputs voice information through the first connection unit (1528). Since the voice information input unit (1522) is connected to the telephone through the first connecting unit (1528), the voice information sent from the telephone is input. The calling unit (1525) transmits the calling information through the second connecting unit (1529).

<Effect of Embodiment 8>
In the information system of this embodiment, the information system can be completed by interposing the transmission terminal between the conventional telephone and the telephone network. As a result, even if the telephone is incompatible with the caller information notification service or the silent incoming call, the information system can be easily configured. Therefore, it is expected that the transition will be performed without any trouble in the early days of the information system. it can.

<< Embodiment 9 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 9>
The present embodiment relates to a caller information notification service. As in the eighth embodiment, in order to enable the service to be implemented even in a conventional telephone, the receiving terminal is connected between the telephone and a telephone line outlet. It is characterized by interposing as an adapter between them.

<Configuration of Embodiment 9>
An example of functional blocks in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “information system” (1600) of the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 16 is an information system including “exchange” (1610), “transmission terminal” (1620), and “reception terminal” (1630). The exchange (1610) includes a “receiving terminal identification information holding unit” (1611). The transmission terminal (1620) includes a “non-voice information input unit” (1621), a “voice information input unit” (1622), a “receiving terminal identification information acquisition unit” (1623), and a “silent incoming call identification information acquisition”. Part "(1624) and" calling part "(1625). The receiving terminal (1630) includes an “incoming call unit” (1631), a “calling unit” (1632), a “calling information receiving unit” (1633), and a “non-voice information acquiring unit” (1634). , “Third connecting portion” (1639) and “fourth connecting portion” (1640).

<Description of Configuration of Ninth Embodiment>
Since the configuration requirements except for the third connection portion (1639) and the fourth connection portion (1640) are the same as those in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted here. Further, any of the configurations of Embodiments 2 to 8 can take an embodiment having a common configuration except for the third connecting portion (1639) and the fourth connecting portion (1640).

  The third connecting portion (1639) is connected to the telephone line socket of the telephone (1660). The fourth connecting portion (1640) is connected to the telephone line socket (1670). The call part (1632) makes a call through the third connecting part (1639). Since the telephone call part (1632) is connected to the telephone set (1660) through the third connection part (1639), the voice information sent from the transmission terminal (1620) is transmitted to the telephone set (1660). I will make a call. The call information receiving unit (1633) receives the call information through the fourth connecting unit (1640). The incoming call unit (1631) in the present embodiment implements an incoming call by, for example, sending an incoming call signal to the conventional telephone via the third connecting unit (1639).

<Effect of Embodiment 9>
In the information system of the present embodiment, the information system can be completed by interposing the receiving terminal between the conventional telephone and the telephone network. As a result, even if the telephone is incompatible with the caller information notification service or the silent incoming call, the information system can be easily configured. Therefore, it is expected that the transition will be performed without any trouble in the early days of the information system. it can.

Conceptual diagram for explaining the first embodiment Functional block diagram for explaining the first embodiment Specific functional block diagram for explaining the first embodiment The figure explaining the flow of processing of Embodiment 1. Functional block diagram for explaining the second embodiment Functional block diagram for explaining the third embodiment The figure explaining the flow of processing of Embodiment 3. Functional block diagram for explaining the fourth embodiment The figure explaining the flow of processing of Embodiment 4 Functional block diagram for explaining the fifth embodiment The figure explaining the flow of processing of Embodiment 5 Functional block diagram for explaining the sixth embodiment Functional block diagram for explaining the seventh embodiment Conceptual diagram for explaining the eighth embodiment Functional block diagram for explaining the eighth embodiment Functional block diagram for explaining the ninth embodiment

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0210 exchange 0220 transmitting terminal 0230 receiving terminal

Claims (10)

An information system comprising an exchange, a receiving terminal exchanged by the exchange, and a transmitting terminal,
The exchange has a receiving terminal identification information holding unit that holds a subscriber line used by the receiving terminal user and receiving terminal identification information of the receiving terminal in association with each other,
The transmitting terminal is
A non-speech information input unit capable of inputting non-speech information;
A voice information input unit capable of inputting voice information;
A receiving terminal identification information acquisition unit for acquiring the receiving terminal identification information;
A silent incoming call identification information acquisition unit capable of acquiring silent incoming call identification information which is identification information for causing the receiving terminal to silently receive the non-voice information input by the non-voice information input unit;
When non-speech information is input by the non-speech information input unit, the non-speech information, and when the silence incoming call identification information is acquired by the silence incoming call identification information acquisition unit, A calling unit for making a call to the receiving terminal by transmitting calling information including information associated with the receiving terminal identification information;
Have
The receiving terminal is
An incoming call section for making an incoming call in response to an outgoing call;
A call unit for making a call based on voice information in response to an incoming call;
A call information receiving unit for receiving the call information based on a call from a call unit of the transmitting terminal;
If the silent call identification information is included in the call information received by the call information receiving unit, the incoming call by the incoming call unit is not performed, and whether or not there is a call in the call unit. A non-speech information acquisition unit capable of acquiring the non-speech information;
An information system.   The information system according to claim 1, further comprising a non-voice information display unit for displaying non-voice information acquired by the non-voice information acquisition unit when the non-voice information is information that can be displayed on a display. The receiving terminal is
A reception permission information input unit for inputting reception permission information indicating whether or not to allow reception when the silent incoming call identification information is included in the call information received by the call information reception unit;
A reception permission information holding unit for holding the reception permission information input in the reception permission information input unit;
The non-voice information acquisition unit
If the reception permission information held in the reception permission information holding unit indicates that reception is not permitted, acquisition non-acquisition control means that does not acquire non-speech information;
The information system according to claim 1, comprising: The exchange is
A detector that detects the occurrence of a call to the subscriber line used by the receiving terminal user;
The communication generated by the call is a silent communication type that uses the calling information that includes the silent incoming call identification information, or the normal communication type that does not use the calling information that includes the silent incoming call identification information A communication type determination unit for determining whether or not
A subscriber holding subscriber exchange information including information associating the receiving terminal identification information with exchange permission information indicating whether or not the receiving terminal is allowed to receive when the call is a silent communication type. An exchange information holding unit;
When the exchange permission information included in the subscriber exchange information is a silent communication type, for the reception terminal that is exchange permission information that the reception terminal does not allow reception, determination by the communication type determination unit An exchange limiting unit that does not exchange the receiving terminal when the result is a determination result that the silent communication type,
The information system according to claim 1, comprising: The exchange is
When the subscriber line is in use and the detection unit detects a new call, the communication type by the new call is the normal communication type, and the communication type in use is the silent communication type. If this is the case, a priority processing unit that performs priority processing to block communication in use and start communication by a new call is provided.
The information system according to claim 4. The exchange is
When communication based on priority processing performed by the priority processing unit is completed, a reconnection unit that resumes communication of the blocked call,
The information system according to claim 5. The transmitting terminal is
A plurality of holding units for holding a plurality of receiving terminal identification information;
The said calling part has the batch process call means which performs the call by a batch process with respect to a some receiving terminal based on the receiving terminal identification information hold | maintained at the said several holding | maintenance part. Any one information system. The transmitting terminal is
A first connecting part for connecting with a telephone line socket of a telephone;
A second connecting portion for connecting to the telephone line outlet,
The voice information input unit inputs voice information through the first connecting unit,
The information system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the calling unit transmits the calling information through the second connecting unit. The receiving terminal is
A third connecting part for connecting with the telephone line socket of the telephone;
A fourth connecting portion for connecting to the telephone line outlet,
The calling unit makes a call through the third connecting unit,
The information system according to claim 1, wherein the call information receiving unit receives call information via the fourth connecting unit. An operation method of an information system comprising a receiving terminal and a transmitting terminal to be exchanged,
A non-speech information input step for inputting non-speech information at the transmitting terminal;
A receiving terminal identification information acquisition step for acquiring the receiving terminal identification information;
Silent incoming call identification information acquisition step for acquiring silent incoming call identification information that is identification information for causing the receiving terminal to silently receive the non-voice information input by the non-voice information input unit;
A calling step for making a call to the receiving terminal by transmitting calling information including information associated with the non-voice information, silent incoming call identification information, and the receiving terminal identification information;
Run
In the receiving terminal,
A call information receiving step for receiving the call information based on a call from a calling unit of the transmitting terminal;
When the call information received by the call information receiving unit includes the silence incoming call identification information, a non-voice information acquisition step of acquiring the non-voice information without performing an incoming call; Information system operation method to execute.

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