DE102010032847A1 - Telephone and/or communication device for use in office, has interface for connecting device to Internet or data network, and mobile telephone connected via electronic connecting device - Google Patents

Abstract

The device (1) has a voice input unit, a voice output unit, and operation elements for controlling functions of the device. An interface is provided for connecting the device to the Internet or a data network. A mobile telephone (4) is connected via an electronic connecting device (3), where the mobile telephone is a mobile operating device such as a personal digital assistant (PDA) or an electrical device with a touch display, and functions of the mobile telephone are accessible via the interface.

Description

The present invention relates to a telephone and / or a communication device for telephoning via usable telephone and / or data connections with additional functional scope, in particular an office telephone.

Office telephones and in particular system telephones for the various telephone systems offer an ever greater range of functions to accompany the work in the office everyday supportive. Appointment functions, comfort dialing and answering machines, as well as large number memory have been standard equipment for several years. Especially in everyday working life, various such functions, such as selecting a phone number from the memory of recent calls or searching a phone number from the address book are very helpful.

Many users also use mobile phones which offer comparable or significantly more functions and have an internal memory in which data and in particular contact data are managed. In particular, users who are active in the field and use modern smartphone or similar devices, manage a large part of contact data on their mobile phone because about the first contact takes place. However, since mobile phones, especially in long phone calls have weaknesses in handling and battery performance and in terms of phone costs in mobile networks, they are not used without restriction. At a later time, calls are then routed via the office telephone, for which the call number is retrieved, re-entered and optionally additionally stored.

On the one hand, the additional outlay for maintaining such contact data is very time-consuming and, on the other hand, the user often has faulty or outdated information on one of the two devices. The appointment functions familiar to the user from his mobile telephone are often not available in the office or can not be managed there.

The advantage of centralized management of all this data is basically known and solved with synchronization on different IT platforms, making the data available in a computer system. The communication and especially telephony with the corresponding data is complicated and only expensive, computer-based telephone systems reserved.

It would be desirable to have a telephone and / or communication device, which provides a more efficient handling of the data of the office phone and a mobile phone, it is compact and easy to use, and reliable phone calls possible.

Object of the present invention is to provide a telephone and / or communication device, which allows the connection to a mobile phone and makes data and / or functions available on both sides.

This object is achieved with the features of the characterizing part of claim 1. Training and advantageous embodiments of the invention are included in the subclaims and in the following.

According to the invention, a telephone and / or communication device is composed of a voice input and output unit, control elements for controlling functions, at least one interface for connection to telephone systems and / or a telephone connection and / or to the Internet or a data network, wherein the telephone and / or or the communication device has an electronic system and at least one connection device to at least one mobile telephone.

Alternatively, the said mobile phone may also be a device similar to a cell phone, which does not have wireless phone functions, such as an electr. Address book or appointment manager or a touch panel with memory. This device may also be connected to the telephone and / or the communication device and perform the following functions and tasks, except for functions over a cellular network.

The telephone and / or communication device is equipped in one embodiment as a telephone device with a telephone receiver, controls, such as keyboard, display and / or additional keys and connected to a telephone line and / or data port and additionally has at least one connection device to at least one mobile phone.

The telephone itself is connected to a telephone system, an analog or a digital telephone line, such as ISDN or connected to a network via which the communication data are routed, such. B. Voice over IP connections.

The at least one connecting device between the telephone and / or communication device and at least one mobile telephone is designed so that both sides of the data exchange and / or power supply between the devices takes place. By means of the connection device between the telephone and / or Communication device and a mobile phone, the data on the phone and / or communication device are also available at the interfaces and thus available to terminals of the telephone system, the analog or digital telephone network or a data network.

Telephone calls and / or communication connections can be with numbers that are stored in the memory of the mobile phone over the phone, the connection preferably takes place via the landline of the phone and takes place on the telephone line or data network. Alternatively, telephone calls via the mobile network with the numbers from the phone memory or the telephone system are possible to make phone calls as well as in the event of a power failure.

The data of the phone and the at least one mobile phone can be synchronized by appropriate application on the phone and / or mobile phone, which is done manually and / or fully automatic to always have current data on all devices available.

According to a preferred embodiment, it is also possible to carry out data backups via the connection devices in order to either secure the data memory or parts of a mobile telephone or to transfer data from a mobile telephone to another mobile telephone. This function of data backup and return to another mobile phone via application software for various mobile phones manufacturer independent to z. B. aufzuspielen in the case of a mobile phone change the usual data loss again.

According to a preferred embodiment, the telephone and / or the communication device is designed as a desk phone and has the normal scope of a desk phone in addition to at least one receiving opening for a mobile phone in which also takes place the contact during insertion. The receiving opening can be made interchangeable or customizable to accommodate different mobile phones, with different contact devices for different mobile phones are available. As an alternative to a receiving opening, at least one mobile telephone can also be connected to the telephone and / or communication device by means of a wired or wireless connection, such as Bluetooth. This is for only sporadic connections, e.g. B. in backups or synchronizations with a second mobile phone usually sufficient.

The phone itself and / or the recording holder for the mobile phone is preferably carried out angle adjustable to ensure optimal view of the display of the mobile phone, which also represents a central or additional display unit for the connected system in the inserted and connected state with the phone. Via the display of the connected mobile phone, data and menus of both the phone and the mobile phone can be displayed and controlled, which can be used for example. As video transmissions and / or video conferencing are enabled if the connected mobile phone has the appropriate options and features that are made via the landline or other connected data network.

The connection between the telephone receiver and the desk phone in the usual way z. B. with a spiral or other cable, which is solvable on at least one side. Preferably, a cable with Entwirr function is used at one end to prevent excessive twisting in the cable. According to a preferred embodiment, the plug is made on the side of the telephone receiver with a magnetic locking connection, whereby the plug is pulled into position as it approaches the receiver by the magnetic force and establishes the connection.

The handset of the telephone and / or the communication device is designed according to a further preferred embodiment as a cordless device which is connected to the working as a base station desk phone and automatically activated when disconnecting the cord connection to the desk phone. The radio connection is preferably carried out according to the DECT standard, but may alternatively be designed as WLAN or Bluetooth. The handset can thus be disconnected from the table station at any time to move freely around the room. When reconnecting the handset to the desktop device, the radio connection is switched off and the handset works as a normal telephone handset on the tabletop device.

The telephone and / or the communication device has in addition to the at least one connection device to a mobile telephone via means to detect the connection between the telephone and / or the communication device and the mobile telephone, which are controlled by programming and / or programs various functions or procedures. Upon connection between the device and the mobile telephone, the transmitter module or the RF module of the mobile phone is switched off after an execution and telephone calls are made via a network to which the device is connected. The device itself is connected to a telecommunications system, a telephone network analog or digital or connected to a data network over which the Telephone calls can be made via telephone lines and / or over the Internet.

About the means for detecting the connection of the mobile telephone with the telephone and / or the communication device information about the connection between the devices for controlling other functions via the interfaces of the phone and / or the communication device are forwarded according to a further embodiment. The information about the connection made with a mobile telephone can be forwarded via the data network and find further use in an IT infrastructure. The connection of the phone to the mobile phone or plugging the mobile phone in the tabletop device can be used to run as a security function to z. B. different permissions and / or access to generate in an IT network, such. B. Unlocking one or more computers in the corporate network, permission to make certain phone calls or similar operations.

The preferably designed as a desk or office phone device is preferably carried out with a telephone handset which can be designed with or without further controls.

In a simple embodiment of the telephone handset is designed as a pure handset without its own display and other controls so that phone calls can be made on the desk phone itself. After connection with a mobile phone, or after plugging the mobile phone in the tabletop device is the memory and the range of functions of the mobile phone for the Tischergät available. Since preferably the transmission part of the mobile telephone is deactivated with the connection to the telephone and / or the communication device, the information is read from the mobile telephone and thus establishes a connection via the interfaces of the device.

The telephone conversation is conducted or routed via a permanent connection, a PBX connection or via the Internet or another data network.

The phone and / or the communication device receives connection to or to a mobile phone via at least one connection device access to the memory and / or functionality of the mobile phone. The transmitted information can be taken from the telephone itself or used via the interfaces on a telephone system, a landline or data network connection.

In a further embodiment, the telephone receiver of the device is designed as a cordless telephone with its own keypad and display. The data stored in the mobile phone can be used after connection on the phone and / or the communication device and / or forward via the interfaces, which telephone calls can be established to subscribers whose numbers are stored in the mobile phone. By means of suitable applications, caller lists or telephone number memories can be copied and / or shared. The radio function of the cordless telephone is activated only when disconnecting the cable connection between the headset and the tabletop unit, with existing cable connection, the device operates as a handset or telephone receiver on the tabletop device.

According to another preferred embodiment, the telephone handset, or the cordless DECT, WLAN or Bluetooth handset used as a telephone handset is equipped with further operating elements. In one version, controls are designed as sensitive surfaces on the top of the telephone handset by means of which already triggered when seizing the telephone handset and touching these sensitive surfaces, adjustable functions.

By means of these additional controls can z. For example, a function can be activated which, when grasping the handset z. B. at the bottom of the phone and / or mobile phone opens the phone memory for a particular group of callers or activates a feature to record the call. Other controls or sensitive surfaces mute the phone or activate a dictation function or the like.

In the following, conceivable functions or processes are described on the basis of the mentioned features:
The telephone and / or the communication device functions without connection to a mobile telephone as a standard telephone, system telephone or communication device, which is connected to a telephone system, an analog or digital telephone line, the Internet or another data network and allows telephone calls.

When connecting the phone to a mobile phone via a cable connection and / or by plugging the mobile phone in a designated slot on the phone a connection of the two devices and there will be data and functions of the two devices mutually usable.

In the connected state, the transmission part of the mobile telephone is preferably switched off and conversations are now conducted via the fixed network or the Internet. The mobile phone is powered by the phone and it will for example on the mobile phone automatically launched a corresponding application with which the display of the mobile phone works as a control or display element of the phone.

The memory of the mobile telephone is available to the telephone and / or the entire associated telephone and / or data network and can be copied, synchronized or selected. On the display of the mobile phone can perform all functions of the mobile phone make phone calls, which can be performed on the phone receiver of the desk phone or a speakerphone on this.

The usual and valued advantages of telephony with a mobile phone, such as the availability of call lists, contact groups, pictures and contacts of individual subscribers can thus be conveniently used via a convenience or office telephone and make calls via the landline, the Internet or data network. When the telephone is connected to the mobile telephone, when the telephone is additionally connected to a data network, data synchronization with a computer to be selected is started automatically or manually.

In the following the invention will be described by way of example with reference to drawings. Showing:

1 an inventive device as a comfort desk phone with slot for a mobile phone.

2 an inventive device as a desk phone with slot for a mobile phone.

3 an inventive device as an extension for existing phones.

4 a separate connection device with slot for mobile phones.

1 shows a telephone according to the invention 1 or a communication device, designed as a convenience desk phone which on one side 2 via a display 7 , various controls and telephone keypad 6 features, as well as with a telephone receiver 5 Is provided. The telephone handset itself can be designed as a cordless telephone, preferably as a DECT device, and works in the cable-connected state on the telephone 1 as a pure telephone receiver. The function as a cordless phone will disconnect with the connection 10 to the listener 5 activated and the desk phone forms the base station.

The telephone and / or communication device in this embodiment has a slot for a mobile phone 4 which is in the case of the phone 1 is firmly integrated or laterally connected to this. This connection device 3 for a mobile phone 4 is in 4 shown individually and can be connected to the phone via a cable connection 1 itself connected or has lateral contacts and fastening means by which it is attached to the phone and mechanically and contact-connected. By means of an adapter plate or an adapter rail 9 will reach that different phones 4 in the connection device 3 can be included and contacted correctly.

The telephone and / or the communication device 1 has various connection options such as a telephone connection and / or a telephone system connection and / or a data connection such as an Ethernet connection or a USB connection. In general, the phone has 1 also via a power supply connection. Depending on the version, one or more connections are for a connection device 3 or a direct connection to one or more mobile phones 4 intended.

In a simpler version according to 2 is the telephone and / or the communication device 1 as a telephone without display and other comfort controls. In the unconnected state of the phone 1 with a mobile phone 4 If this version is to be used as a telephone, the controls are located on the inside of the handset 5 , which is designed as a cordless phone whose radio function with disconnecting the connection 10 between the phone 1 and the listener 5 is activated. A mobile phone 4 can, as previously described in the connecting device 3 be plugged in.

In the inserted state of the mobile phone 4 in the connection device 3 and established connection to the phone 1 serves the display of the mobile phone 4 as display and / or operating unit for the telephone 1 in this version. Also all functions of the mobile phone 4 can on the mobile phone, such. As a smartphone or PDA are used and the calls are triggered over the phone 1 led to the appropriate connection.

In the 3 an embodiment of the invention is shown in which an existing telephone 2 with an extension consisting of the connecting device 3 and a special connection element 8th equipped. Also in this embodiment, an electronics is used, which in the connecting device 3 and / or the connection element 8th provided is the functionality of the connection to a mobile phone 4 to reach.

Having described preferred embodiments of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to these precise embodiments and applications, and that various changes and modifications may be made thereto by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope of the invention. as it is defined in the appended claims is deviated.

Claims (12)

Telephone and / or communication device consisting of a voice input and output unit, controls for controlling functions, at least one interface for connection to telephone systems and / or a telephone line and / or to the Internet or a data network, characterized in that the telephone and / or the communication device ( 1 ) via electronics and at least one connection device ( 3 ) to at least one mobile telephone ( 4 ). Telephone and / or communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that the mobile telephone ( 4 ) a mobile control unit such as a PDA, an electr. Device with display and / or control panel or touch panel, with deactivated or missing radiotelephone function. Telephone and / or communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that the connection device ( 3 ) to a mobile phone ( 4 ) has data and / or energy connections. Telephone and / or communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that via the connecting device to a mobile telephone ( 4 ) Information and / or data of the mobile telephone over an interface of the telephone and / or communication device can be used. Telephone and / or communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that functions of the mobile radio telephone via an interface of the telephone and / or communication device can be used via the connection device to a mobile phone. Telephone and / or communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that the telephone and / or the communication device ( 1 ) as a telephone device with a telephone receiver ( 5 ) and a recording ( 3 ) for a mobile telephone ( 4 ) is executed. Telephone and / or communication device according to claim 1 and 6, characterized in that the receptacle is designed for a mobile phone and / or the telephone device angle adjustable. Telephone and / or communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that the telephone and / or the communication device has means on the display of a connected mobile telephone data and / or information display. Telephone and / or communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that the telephone and / or the communication device has means via the keyboard or on the display of a connected mobile telephone functions via the interfaces of the device to use. Telephone and / or communication device according to claim 1 and 6, characterized in that the telephone receiver ( 5 ) of the institution ( 1 ) has control elements by means of which functions of the phone, the communication device and / or a connected mobile phone can be used. Telephone and / or communication device according to claim 10, characterized in that the operating elements of the telephone receiver ( 5 ) are implemented as one or more sensitive areas on the top of the telephone handset. Telephone and / or communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that the telephone and / or communication device ( 1 ) via a wireless telephony radio over the telephone receiver ( 5 ).

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