JPH03108850A - Multi-function telephone set with display - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To surely attain key operation and to imrpove the convenience by allowing a display means to apply icon display onto a selected menu pattern when it is discriminated that the data entry by a ten-key is possible. CONSTITUTION:When a function of an electronic telephone directory or the like is used and a menu key is operated, a menu for 'electronic telephone directory', 'time setting', 'transfer absence setting' and 'voice mail' is displayed on a display screen 6 of a liquid crystal display circuit 4 corresponding to, e.g. function keys 8 F1-F4. When the operator operates the function key 8 F1 'electronic telephone directory', for example, a data of the electronic telephone directory is displayed on the display screen 6 of the liquid crystal display circuit 4, and whether or not the data entry from a ten-key is available is discriminated based on the menu of the 'electronic telephone directory' and when it is discriminated that the data entry by the ten-key is possible, icon display 7 is implemented on the display screen 6.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a multifunction telephone with a display used for communication and telephone calls.

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional display-equipped multifunction telephone is known in which data such as an electronic telephone directory can be entered using function keys and numeric keys.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, the above-mentioned conventional display-equipped multifunction telephones do not have a means to visually notify whether or not data can be entered from the numeric keypad, so there is a risk of erroneous operation. The problem was that it was inconvenient.

The present invention solves these conventional problems, and allows the operator to input data by determining that data input from the numeric keypad is valid by displaying an icon, thus ensuring reliable key operation. It is an object of the present invention to provide a multifunctional telephone with a display that can improve convenience.

Means for Solving the Problems The technical solution of the present invention for achieving the above object is as follows:
The control means has a function of determining whether data input using the numeric keypad is possible based on the menu selected by the function key, and when the control means determines that data input using the numeric keypad is possible, the display is displayed. The means has a function of displaying an icon on the selection screen.

Effect: Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to determine whether or not data input using the numeric keypad is possible by simply checking the icon display.

EXAMPLES Hereinafter, examples of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

1 to 3 show a multifunction telephone with a display according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is an overall schematic block diagram;
FIG. 2 is a display example of a menu screen, and FIG. 3 is a display example of an electronic telephone directory screen.

In FIG. 1, 1 is a line circuit that has an interface with a connection line and is used for calling and communicating; 2 is a dial circuit that sends out signals for connection to the line; 3 is a key input circuit; Alternatively, a signal may be input by operating keys such as a numeric keypad for data input, or a function key 8 (see FIG. 2) for realizing functions such as an electronic telephone directory. 4 is a liquid crystal display circuit;
As shown in the figure, a menu can be displayed on the display screen 6, or as shown in FIG. 3, data such as an electronic telephone directory can be displayed, as well as an icon display 7. 5 is CP
This is a U circuit, which displays a menu such as an electronic telephone directory on the display screen 6 of the liquid crystal display circuit 4 in response to an input signal from the key input circuit 3 by operating a menu key, and displays a menu from the key input circuit 3 by operating a function key. Data corresponding to a menu such as an electronic telephone directory is displayed on the display screen 6 according to the human input signal of the selection, and it is determined whether data input using the numeric keys is possible, and it is determined that data input using the numeric keys is possible. In this case, the entire operation is controlled, such as displaying an icon 7 on the display screen 6.

The operation of the above configuration will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the handset (not shown) is raised and the dial circuit 2 determines that the line is closed, an input is made from the numeric keypad, and the CPU circuit 5 receives it as a dial signal via the key input circuit 3.

The CPU circuit 5 sends this dial signal to the line via the dial circuit 2 and the line circuit 1. The other party responds to this dial signal, and a line connection is established with the other party, thereby making it possible to talk and communicate. In addition, when using functions such as an electronic telephone directory, when the menu key is operated, the CPU circuit 5 receives the signal via the key input circuit 3, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display circuit 4 is displayed as shown in FIG. 6, menus of "electronic phonebook", "time setting", "transfer absence setting", and "voice mail" are displayed in correspondence with the function keys 8 of F1 to F4, for example. Here, when the operator operates, for example, the function key 8 of "rF1 electronic telephone directory", the CPU circuit 5 receives the signal via the key input circuit 3, and as shown in FIG. While displaying the data of the electronic telephone directory on the display screen 6 (step 11), it is determined whether data input from the numeric keypad is possible based on the menu of the "electronic telephone directory",
When it is determined that data input using the numeric keypad is possible (step 12), icons 7 are displayed on the display screen 6 (step 13).

When the operator confirms the icon display 7, the operator selects, for example, data 1 from data 1 to 6 in the electronic telephone directory using the numeric keypad (step 14), and inputs the data signal via the key input circuit 3. The CPU circuit 5 receives the data r03-439-1231J
The dial signal can be automatically sent to the line via the dial circuit 2 and the line circuit 1.

If it is not possible to input data using the numeric keypad, input using the function keys (step 15).
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Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, the control means has a function of determining whether or not data input from the numeric keypad is possible based on the menu selected by the function key, and this control means has the function of determining whether data input from the numeric keypad is possible. If it is determined that data input using the numeric keypad is possible, the display means has a function of displaying an icon on the selection screen, so simply check the icon display to see if data input using the numeric keypad is possible. It can be judged by. Therefore, keys can be operated reliably and convenience can be improved.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 to 3 show a multifunction telephone with a display according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is an overall schematic block diagram;
FIG. 2 is a display example of a menu screen, FIG. 3 is a display example of an electronic telephone directory screen, and FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the above embodiment. 1... Line circuit, 2... Dial circuit, 3... Key input circuit, 4... Liquid crystal display circuit, 5... CPU circuit, 6... Display screen, 7... Icon display . Tomizu town map

Claims (1)

[Claims] The control means has a function of determining whether data input using the numeric keypad is possible based on the menu selected by the function key, and when the control means determines that data input using the numeric keypad is possible, the display is displayed. A multi-function telephone with a display, the means having a function of displaying an icon on the selection screen.