JP3196037B2 - Home bus system - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an improvement in a home bus system in which communication and various controls are performed using a common bus line.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A home bus system in which a telephone and various control devices are connected to a bus line derived from a main controller connected to a telephone line to perform internal and external calls and various controls. Have been developed and used.

FIG . 3 shows an example of the configuration of such a home bus system.
0, a telephone line L1 is connected to the main controller 101 through a control signal line LC of the bus line L, and a video signal line LV and a control signal line Lc of the bus line L derived from the main controller 101 are connected to a home telephone 102, Functional telephone 103, security monitoring system 104, telecontroller system 105, etc.
Each is connected via an interface unit (IFU).

In such a home bus system, when the main controller 101 receives a command signal transmitted from each device via the bus line L, the main controller 101 returns a control signal to each device. So that not only do devices and systems share a bus line for efficient signal transmission, but also to enable linked operation of devices and systems. Has become.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4 , it is possible to switch the equipment of the entire system to an out-of-home mode, a night mode or a home mode by simply operating the function key 102a of the home telephone 102. Improve the quality.

[0006] However, in such a system, the mode switching is performed manually, so if the resident forgets to switch from the out-of-home mode to the home mode when the resident returns from home, the entire system will be operated. If the multi-function phone 103 is functioning as an answering machine even though the user is at home, the answering machine automatically sends an answering message when receiving a call, If the windows are opened carelessly, unexpected warnings will be issued because the security monitoring system is set to the alert state, and many adverse effects will occur due to forgetting to switch to the home mode, so improvements will be made. Was desired.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been proposed in view of the above circumstances. Even if a dweller returns home and forgets to switch from the out-of-home mode to the home mode, the person must stay home. It is an object of the present invention to provide a home bus system with improved operability by automatically switching to home mode when an operation that cannot be performed is detected.

[0008]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a telephone line and various control devices are connected to a bus line derived from a main controller. In the configured home bus system, the telephone is transmitted from the main controller side, and a handset holder for detecting a pickup state of the handset, a key operation unit having various operation keys such as a numeric keypad and a mode switching key. and the mode switching unit to perform the mode switching to, such as going out mode and home mode in response to the coming mode switching control signal, the handset is off-hook
Detected a series of on-hook operations
In some cases, a signal processing unit is provided which automatically sends a home mode switching command signal to the main controller to perform mode switching control.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the first aspect, the telephone is a desk-top telephone,
The signal processing unit detects the series of the handset by the detection signal output from the handset holder.
When the operation is detected, a home mode switching command signal is automatically sent to the main controller to switch the mode.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the configuration according to the first aspect, the telephone is a wall-mounted telephone, and the signal processing unit is configured to detect a detection signal output from the handset holder. Above the handset
When the above series of operations is detected, a home mode switching command signal is automatically sent to the main controller to switch the mode.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the handset is hooked off-hook by the signal processing unit of the telephone.
Later, when a series of on-hook operations is detected ,
A home mode switching command signal is automatically transmitted from the telephone to the main controller, and each device connected to the bus line is switched to the home mode. For this reason, when a dweller returns home, even if he or she forgets to switch from out-of-home mode to home mode, he / she frequently performs a call operation, that is, makes a call with the hand hook off-hook.
After the call ends, the handset goes on-hook.
When a series of operations are performed , the mode is automatically switched to the home mode, so that it is possible to reduce the inconvenience of being left in the out-of-home mode and performing an unexpected system operation despite being at home.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when a series of operations of the handset is detected by the signal processing unit of the desk phone by the detection signal output from the handset holder, the home controller automatically switches to the home mode. A switching command signal is sent to cause mode switching.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when a series of operations of the handset is detected by the detection signal output from the handset holder in the signal processing unit of the wall-mounted telephone, the home controller automatically switches to the home mode. A switching command signal is sent to cause mode switching.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an example of a configuration of a main part of a home bus system according to the present invention. A telephone 1 includes a control line LC1 of a control signal line LC constituting a bus line L and a communication line LC.
2, the main controller 2 includes a video signal line LV and a control signal line LC which constitute the bus line L.
(LC1, LC2).

In the telephone 1 having the answering machine function, 10 is a signal processing unit for performing signal processing of each unit, 11 is a key operation unit having various operation keys such as ten keys (not shown), 12 is an outside mode, A mode switching section for switching modes such as a home mode, 13 an address setting section for setting an address unique to the telephone 1, 14 a system memory, 15
Is a multiplex transmission control unit for transmitting / receiving a control signal by a multiplex signal to / from the main controller 2 through the control line LC1, 16 is a line control unit for switching connection of the communication line LC2,
Reference numeral 17 denotes a handset which transmits a call signal transmitted via the call line LC2 to the handset side.
A speech circuit 18 sends out a speech signal input by voice to the speech line LC2 side. Note that F is a handset holder that detects a state where the handset H is picked up and outputs a detection signal.

The main controller 2 includes a signal processing unit 20, a line control unit 21, a multiplex transmission control unit 22, a video transmission control unit 23, and a system memory 24.
Between the main controller 2 and the telephone 1 described above,
A control signal is transmitted and received through a control line LC1 through each of the multiplex transmission control units 22 and 15.

The general operation of the home bus system of the present invention having such a configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

1. Operation when switching to out-of-home mode.

When an outside mode switching key (not shown) provided on the key operation unit 11 of the telephone 1 is operated, the outside mode is switched from the signal processing unit 10 to the control line LC1 via the multiplex transmission control unit 15 and the interface unit IFU. A command signal is sent.

In the main controller 2, the control line LC
The signal processing unit 20 receives the outgoing mode switching command signal transmitted via the control unit 1 and generates an outgoing mode switching control signal in accordance with a processing program stored in the system memory 24 and sends it out to the control line LC1. .

In the telephone 1, the outside mode switching control signal returned via the control line LC1 is sent to the signal processing unit 10
And the mode switching unit 12 sets switching to the out-of-home mode. In addition, each device other than the telephone 1 connected to the bus line receives the outgoing mode switching control signal transmitted via the control line LC1 and switches to the outgoing mode.

2. Operation when a dweller returns home and performs an operation such as making a phone call while in the out-of-home mode. (Refer to the flowchart of FIG. 2).

When the handset H is picked up and an external line key (not shown) of the key operation section 11 is operated, the signal processing section 10 sends an external line connection signal in which an address unique to the telephone is assigned to the control line LC1. At this time, the signal processing unit 10
Then, the pick-up of the handset H is detected by the detection signal of the handset holder F, and data indicating the pick-up is temporarily stored in the system memory 14.
(See step 1000 in FIG. 2).

In the main controller 2, the control line LC
The external line connection signal transmitted through
0, a control signal is transmitted to the telephone line interface 100 side through the control line LC1 and the telephone line L
1 and the communication line LC2 are connected. Also, the signal processing unit 2
From 0, a line control signal having an address attached to the control line LC1 is transmitted, whereby the line controller 16 of the telephone 1 is connected to the communication circuit 17.

When the telephone number of the other party to be called is input by operating the numeric keypad of the key operation unit 11 of the telephone 1, a dial signal is transmitted from the signal processing unit 10 to the communication line LC2 via the line control unit 17. A call is made and a call is made when the called party receives a call.

When the call ends and the handset H is returned to the handset holder F, the signal processing unit 10 detects that the handset H has been returned, and
A line disconnection signal is sent to the main controller 2 via C1. The main controller 2 transmits the line disconnection signal to the telephone line interface 100 to transmit the telephone line L1.
And the communication line LC2, and sends a line cutoff signal with an address to the control line LC1, whereby the signal processing unit 10 on the telephone 1 side
The control signal is transmitted to the communication circuit 17 to interrupt the communication line LC2. (See step 1001 in FIG. 2).

At the same time, when the handset H is returned to the handset holder, the signal processing unit 10 sends a home mode switching command signal to the main controller 2 via the multiplex transmission control unit 15 if the outside mode is being set. . (See steps 1002 and 1003 in FIG. 2).

When the main controller 2 receives the home mode switching command signal, it sends the home mode switching control signal to all the devices connected to the bus line. Is received, the mode switching unit 12 sets switching to the home mode. (See steps 1004 and 1005 in FIG. 2).

In the above-described embodiment, the handset H is detected to be returned after being picked up once, and the mode is switched to the home mode so that the handset H is kept in a dwelling unit, for example. When a pet or the like is kicked off the handset H, the switching setting is not performed to improve reliability.

As described above, according to the home bus system of the present invention, even if the user has forgotten to set the switching from the out-of-home mode to the home mode when returning home, automatic operation can be performed by performing a daily operation such as making a call. Since the switching setting is made to the home mode, the inconvenience of being left in the out-of-home mode can be reduced.

By the way, the telephone 1 described above has dealt with an example what tabletop, for example, in wall-mounted telephone
If so, pets kept in the dwelling unit kicked off
The handset will not come off,
Reliability is improved .

In the above description, the form of the control signal transmitted to the bus line of the system is not particularly mentioned. However, in this embodiment, the transmission signal of the own device and the bus line signal are bit-by-bit for each device. Transmission is performed while performing a comparison, and when a mismatch between the transmission signal and the bus line signal occurs, the transmission of the signal to the bus line is determined to be in conflict, and the transmission is stopped and the reception is shifted to the reception. Is used.

[0033]

As will be understood from the above description, according to the home bus system of the present invention as set forth in claim 1, the on- hook after off-hook which cannot occur unless a person is at home.
A series of operations such as clicking
When this is done, the switching setting is automatically performed from the out-of-home mode to the home mode, so that it is possible to reduce the inconvenience of being left in the out-of-home mode and performing an unexpected system operation despite being at home. be able to.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in the case of a desk-top telephone, it is possible to reliably detect the presence of home by a series of operations of the handset and to set the switching to the home mode.

According to the third aspect of the present invention,
In the case of a wall-mounted telephone, it is possible to reliably detect the presence of home by performing a series of operations of the handset, and to set the switching to the home mode.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a main part of a home bus system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of switching to home mode by operating a handset.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a basic configuration example of a home bus system.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for performing mode switching by a telephone.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Telephone 10 ... Signal processing part 11 ... Key operation part 12 ... Mode switching part 2 ... Main controller F ... Handset holder H ... Handset L ... Bus line L1 ···telephone line

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] A home bus system configured to connect a telephone and various control devices to a bus line derived from a main controller connected to a telephone line to perform a telephone call and various controls. The telephone has a handset holder for detecting the pick-up state of the handset, a key operation unit having various operation keys such as a numeric keypad and a mode switching key, and a mode switching control signal transmitted from the main controller. A mode switching unit that switches the mode to an out-of-home mode or a home mode, and the handset is hooked off-hook.
And a signal processing unit for automatically transmitting a home mode switching command signal to the main controller to perform mode switching control when a series of operations to be performed are detected . Wherein the telephone of the home bus system is a desk phone, the signal processing unit, the detection signal output from the handset holder, the Handose
2. The home according to claim 1, wherein when the series of operations of the unit is detected, a home mode switching command signal is automatically sent to the main controller to perform mode switching. Bus system. 3. The telephone of the home bus system is a wall-mounted telephone, and the signal processing unit detects the handset in response to a detection signal output from the handset holder.
2. The home according to claim 1, wherein when the series of operations of the unit is detected, a home mode switching command signal is automatically sent to the main controller to perform mode switching. Bus system.