KR200348823Y1 - Integrated telephone - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a telephone terminal, and more particularly, to an integrated telephone terminal having the functions of a universal serial bus (USB) phone, a video camera, and a general telephone. Integrated telephone terminal according to the present invention is a handset having a dial having a plurality of buttons for receiving a telephone number, a microphone for receiving a voice signal and converting it into an electrical signal, and a speaker for converting the electrical signal into a voice signal, Hook part for call transfer, image camera part for photographing subject and generating transmittable image signal, providing connection function with Internet communication network or public switched telephone network (PSTN), and electric signal corresponding to telephone number input from dial And outputs the converted voice signal and the generated image signal to the internet communication network or public switched telephone network, and receives the electric signal from the internet communication network or public switched telephone network, and outputs them to the speaker. It may include a switching unit to be transmitted and received have. Integrated telephone terminal according to the present invention is equipped with all of the functions of the USBEE phone, video camera and the general telephone to integrate into a single device, there is an effect that can be conveniently used at home or office.

Description

Integrated telephone terminal

The present invention relates to a telephone terminal, and more particularly to an integrated telephone terminal having the functions of a USB (Universal Serial Bus) phone, a video camera and a general telephone.

With the development of internet technology that connects computers around the world, and the use of the Internet by most modern people, the use of internet telephony, internet broadcasting and internet fax is increasing exponentially. In particular, USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a device that makes it easy to attach peripherals regardless of the computer manufacturer, and it can be used to remove complex adapters, which can be used for most PC standard equipment. I am attached. Recently, even when transferring data from a mobile phone or digital camera to a PC, most of them use the USB port. In addition, due to the development of recent technology, when a person who is far away from each other takes a picture of a conversational face or the like by using an image camera or the like, and transmits the captured image to a call counterpart as a data packet, the call counterpart is connected to a monitor or the like. A system capable of chatting while looking at the face of the other party and the like is provided by the output device screen. The USB phone and the video camera can be connected to the above-mentioned USB port to make a phone call and chat via the Internet.

However, the above-mentioned U.S. biphone and the video camera are implemented as separate devices, and in addition, the U.S. biphone, the video camera, and the general telephone are implemented as a separate device from a general telephone having a phone function such as the U.S. biphone. And offices are provided separately. Therefore, the user using this has to purchase several devices, and there is an inconvenience in using other devices even when using.

Accordingly, in order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to propose an integrated telephone terminal having all of its functions by integrating a USB phone, a video camera and a general telephone into one device.

Another object of the present invention is to propose a portable, desk-type and clip-type telephone terminal equipped with all the functions of a USB phone, a video camera and a general telephone.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an integrated telephone terminal having a display unit for displaying image information.

1 is a block diagram of a telephone system using an integrated telephone terminal according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a block diagram of an integrated telephone terminal according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a block diagram of an integrated telephone terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4a is a block diagram of an integrated telephone terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4b is a block diagram of an integrated telephone terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a block diagram of an integrated telephone terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

210: dial

220: handset

230: hook portion

240: switching unit

250: public switched telephone network interface

260: an image camera unit

270: USB interface

280: display unit

290: setting part

In order to achieve the above objects, according to an aspect of the present invention, the integrated telephone terminal has a dial having a plurality of buttons for receiving a telephone number, a microphone for receiving a voice signal and converting the voice signal into an electrical signal and voice A handset having a speaker for converting the signal into a signal; a hook unit for transferring a call to a state in which a telephone number can be inputted or inputted through the dial; and an image camera for photographing a subject and generating a transmittable image signal And a connection function with an internet communication network, and outputs an electrical signal corresponding to the telephone number input from the dial, the converted voice signal, and the generated image signal to the internet communication network, and an electric signal from the internet communication network. USB interface for receiving and outputting to the speaker Provides a connection function with a switching network (PSTN), outputs an electrical signal corresponding to the telephone number input from the dial, the converted voice signal and the generated video signal to the public switched telephone network, and from the public switched telephone network. It may include a public switched telephone network interface for outputting the inputted electrical signal to the speaker, the switching unit for transmitting and receiving the signal only through the selected interface when the user selects any one of the USB phone and the general telephone.

Preferably, the integrated telephone terminal may further include a display unit for converting and displaying the received image signal into image information, and the integrated telephone terminal may further include a setting unit for setting the switching unit.

In addition, the integrated telephone terminal may be any one of a desk type, a portable type, and a clip type.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the integrated telephone terminal according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and in the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding components regardless of reference numerals refer to the same reference numerals. And duplicate description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram of a telephone system using an integrated telephone terminal according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, an integrated telephone terminal 110 including a general telephone function, a video camera function, and a USB phone function is illustrated, and a computer 120 connected to the outside of the integrated telephone terminal 110 and an internet communication network ( 130 and a public switched telephone network (PSTN) are shown. Integrated telephone terminal 110 has two connection ports, one is connected to the public switched telephone network 140 through the general telephone port, the other is connected to the computer 120 through the USB port and then the Internet communication network 130 Is connected to. The integrated telephone terminal according to the present invention is capable of making a general telephone call through a public switched telephone network (140) and making an Internet phone call through a computer (120). The latter is divided into two cases according to the voice call path. The first is when an Internet telephone (or USB phone) terminal connected to a computer dials, but the other party's telephone is a regular telephone. This is possible because the gateway connected to the Internet connects to the public switched telephone network, and from the public switched telephone network to the telephone of the call party. The second case is a case where a dial is made from an Internet telephone (or US B-phone) terminal connected to a computer, and the telephone of the call counterpart is also an Internet telephone (or US B-phone). In this case, a computer is connected to the Internet communication network, and an Internet telephone server is required to enable communication between computers on both sides.

2 is a block diagram of an integrated telephone terminal according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, the dial 210, the handset 220, the hook unit 230, the switching unit 240, the public switched telephone network interface 250, the image camera unit 260, the USB interface 270, the display unit 280, setting section 290 is shown.

The dial 210 is provided with a plurality of buttons, the user can make a call or perform various functions of the integrated telephone terminal according to the present invention by using it. When the user presses the other party's telephone number through the dial 210, the dial 210 generates an electrical signal corresponding to the telephone number and transmits it to the public switched telephone network interface 250 or the USB interface 270. Since the user can make a call through the public switched telephone network 250 or the USB interface 270, an interface in which a voice signal converted into an electrical signal is transmitted and received by designating a specific button among a plurality of buttons provided in the dial 210. It is desirable to be able to select.

The handset 220 includes a microphone that receives a voice signal and converts the voice signal into an electric signal, and a speaker that converts the received electric signal into a voice signal. The electrical signal output from the microphone is transmitted to the conversation counterpart via the public switched telephone network 250 or the USB interface 270, and conversely, the electrical signal transmitted from the conversation partner is transmitted to the public switched telephone network 250 or the USB interface ( 270 is received by the telephone terminal and converted into a voice signal at the speaker.

The hook unit 230 serves to transfer the dial 210 to a state in which a telephone number can be input or a state in which the telephone number can not be input. That is, when the hook is in the off state, the user can dial by pressing the dial. On the contrary, when the hook is in the on state, the user does not dial the dial.

The switching unit 240 functions to transmit and receive a signal only through the selected interface when the user selects any one of a USB phone and a general telephone. The switching unit 240 may be either a physical switch or a button for generating an electrical signal.

The public switched telephone network 250 serves to connect to the public switched telephone network 140 in the integrated telephone terminal according to the present invention. Therefore, when dialing using the dial 210 provided in the integrated telephone terminal, the electric signal corresponding to the telephone number input from the dial 210 is transmitted to the other party receiving the call through the public switched telephone network (140). The public switched telephone network interface 250 transmits the voice signal converted from the handset 220 to the electrical signal to the public switched telephone network 140 and outputs the electrical signal received from the call counterpart via the public switched telephone network 140 to the speaker. . Accordingly, the public switched telephone network 250 is composed of a network for connecting the integrated telephone terminal to the public telephone network 140 and performing its function. According to another embodiment, the integrated telephone terminal according to the present invention is a mobile communication terminal having an interface connected to a mobile communication switching center, and may be connected to another telephone terminal through a base station and an exchange.

The image camera unit 260 includes a photographing unit for photographing a subject and a converter for converting the photographed image into a transmittable image signal. The image of the subject photographed by the photographing unit is displayed on the display unit provided in the computer or the integrated telephone terminal. The image camera unit 260 is connected to the public switched telephone network 250 or the USB interface 270 to transmit and receive image signals through a public switched telephone network or an internet communication network.

The USB interface 270 provides a connection function with a computer connected to an Internet communication network, an electric signal corresponding to a telephone number input from the dial 210, a voice signal converted from a microphone, and an image signal generated by an image camera unit. Output to the computer, and receives the electrical signal from the computer and outputs through the speaker. The USB interface 270 may output a voice signal converted from an microphone to an electrical signal to a computer, and transmit the electrical signal received from the computer to a speaker. According to another embodiment, a voice signal input through a microphone and converted into an electrical signal may be converted into a data packet for communication through an internet communication network, and output, and the data packet received from a call counterpart may be converted into a voice signal by a speaker. So that it can be converted into an electrical signal and output. According to another embodiment, the USB interface 270 provides a connection function that can be directly connected to the Internet communication network without going through a computer.

The display unit 280 converts the received image signal of the call counterpart into image information for display. Preferably, the image of the subject photographed by the caller's image camera unit 260 may also be shown.

In the setting unit 290, the user can set so that various functions of the integrated telephone terminal according to the present invention can be performed. In particular, the switching unit 240 may be set, that is, when the setting unit 290 selects any one of the USB phone and the general telephone, it serves as a switch between the interface so that the signal is transmitted and received only through the selected interface.

Also, preferably, the integrated telephone terminal may include a voice dialing function by placing a earphone unit to make a call using earphones, and recognize a voice to press a button. In addition, the user may include a call waiting function and a caller ID function to generate an incoming call signal and to receive another call when the user receives another call during a call. In addition, the integrated phone terminal may include a complex frequency code generation function (DTMF: Dual Tone Multi Frequency). That is, when the user presses the corresponding number of the telephone, the complex frequency code (DTMF) is applied to the exchange, and the exchange deciphers it and converts it into digital information so that the user can input a specific command by pressing a button of the telephone.

In addition, the integrated telephone terminal according to the present invention is preferably configured to be compatible with the software of the computer. For example, the integrated phone terminal according to the present invention can interwork with a messenger function of a computer program to implement a text chat window on a computer along with a call, and to chat, and transfer a picture or video file between chatters in the chat window. And a menu that can be received. In addition, a white board function that displays an electronic bulletin board on both monitor screens, an escort browsing function that browses the same screen among conversational users, an address book function that manages the number of the conversational conversations, and a short message service capable of sending and receiving short messages (SMS). : Short Message Service) function may be included. In addition, the integrated telephone terminal according to the present invention has a call forwarding function, a video chat function using a video camera, a volume control function during handset, a call history storage, retrieval, extraction function, various configuration functions (login, network, audio settings Functions, etc.), redial functions, and the like. Since the various functions described above are functions currently implemented in a telephone terminal or a computer, the integrated telephone terminal according to the present invention receives a transmission or an outgoing signal from a computer at the start of a call, and the functions described above are included. It is preferred that the menu program be realized on a computer.

According to another embodiment, the integrated telephone terminal may further include a headset (not shown) having a USB interface. That is, the USB interface connected to the headset is directly connected to the USB port of the computer, and the user can use the headset as the USB. Therefore, a headset having a USB interface may be used as a USB phone independently, or may be used as an earphone by being connected to the aforementioned earphone unit.

In the above description, a general block diagram of an integrated telephone terminal has been described. Hereinafter, the integrated telephone terminal according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Integrated telephone terminal according to the present invention is largely divided into portable, desktop, clip type. The portable type is designed to be convenient to carry, and the table type is generally designed to be used on a tabletop in a home or office, and the clip type is designed to be convenient when using a earphone mainly for a phone call.

3 is a block diagram of an integrated telephone terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3, there is shown a portable telephone integrated telephone terminal (hereinafter referred to as a portable telephone terminal). The portable telephone terminal may include a dial 310, a display unit 320, an image camera unit 330, an earphone unit 340, a USB port unit 350, and a general telephone port unit 360. The portable telephone terminal is shaped like a mobile phone and is implemented to be easy for a user to carry.

The earphone unit 340 is implemented so that the earphone can be plugged in, and is used when the user uses the earphone when using a portable telephone terminal. Since the image camera unit 330 photographs the caller, when the earphone unit 340 is used, the user may talk with the portable telephone terminal at a predetermined interval.

The port unit is divided into two types, one is the USB port unit 350 connected to the USB port of the computer, the other is the general telephone port unit 360 connected to the general telephone port. The user can connect the two ports and make a call through the USB interface or the public switched telephone network interface using a switch, i.e., a button or a switch, specified to select a port to be used. First, in case of selecting a port by using a button, pressing a button for selecting a port is set to enable a call to the selected port while showing setting information on the display unit 320. In addition, when a port is selected using a switch, a physical switch may be provided on an outer surface of the portable telephone terminal to enable a call to a port portion selected according to the direction of the switch.

Figure 4a is a block diagram of an integrated telephone terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4A, there is shown a desk-type integrated telephone terminal (hereinafter referred to as a desk-type telephone terminal).

Desktop telephone terminals are generally placed on a tabletop or monitor, and are implemented to be easy to use in a stationary state. The desk phone terminal has both a USB port part and a general telephone port part. The image camera unit 330 may be formed to be rotatable so that the desk-type telephone terminal can be viewed in any direction on the front side while the desk phone terminal is fixed. According to another embodiment (not shown), the desk phone terminal may have a vertical shape such as a table clock, in which case the video camera 330 is convenient to photograph the caller, the caller to the desk phone terminal. When there is a display unit for displaying an image, it is convenient for the caller to talk while looking at the screen.

4B is a block diagram of an integrated telephone terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4B, a desk phone terminal having a display unit 320 is shown.

The display unit 320 not only displays an image of the talker photographed by the image camera unit 330 on the screen, but also displays image data received from the call counterpart on the image screen. To this end, it is preferable to divide the display 320 into a preset size to display not only the call sender but also the receiver. In addition, the image of the talker shown in the display unit 320 may be displayed only on the display unit 320 of the desk phone terminal, or may be displayed together on the screen of a computer connected to the desk phone terminal. The display unit 320 is configured to be rotatable in front of the desk-type telephone terminal, and the image camera unit 330 is provided on the display unit 320. Therefore, the talker may adjust the rotation angle of the display unit 320 to set the image screen to be directly illuminated to the talker himself or to set the appearance of the talker himself or herself to be photographed by the image camera unit 330.

5 is a block diagram of an integrated telephone terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Fig. 5, a clip-type integrated telephone terminal (hereinafter referred to as a clip-type telephone terminal) is shown.

The clip-type telephone terminal can be used in a fixed position like a desk-type telephone terminal, and is implemented to be easy to move and to be worn. In addition, it is preferable to attach a device that can be clipped to a monitor, a desk, or the like on the lower surface of the clip-type telephone terminal for the user's convenience, and to use the clip as a clip on the talker's bag or the like when the talker moves. . Since the clip-type telephone terminal is generally used with an earphone, a certain interval is generated between the talker and the clip-type telephone terminal, so that the image camera unit 330 can conveniently photograph the dialogue. In addition, the image camera unit 330 may be formed to be rotatable as a spherical three-dimensional body so that the clip-type telephone terminal can be viewed in any direction of the front side in a fixed state.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and many variations are possible by those of ordinary skill in the art within the spirit of the present invention.

As described above, the integrated telephone terminal according to the present invention is equipped with all the functions of the USB phone, a video camera, and a general telephone into a single device, and thus can be conveniently used at home or office. In addition, according to the present invention, by presenting a portable, desktop and clip-type telephone terminal equipped with all the functions of the USB phone, the video camera and the general telephone, the user can use various types of integrated telephone terminal for their convenience, There is an effect that it is possible to use an integrated telephone terminal capable of a video call with a display unit for displaying image information.

Claims (4)

A dial having a plurality of buttons for receiving a telephone number; A handset having a microphone for receiving a voice signal and converting the voice signal into an electric signal, and a speaker for converting the voice signal into a voice signal; A hook unit for transferring a call to a state in which a phone number can be input or cannot be received through the dial; An image camera unit for photographing a subject and generating a transmittable image signal; Provide a connection function with an internet communication network, output an electrical signal corresponding to the telephone number input from the dial, the converted voice signal and the generated image signal to the internet communication network, and receive an electric signal from the internet communication network A USB interface for outputting to the speaker; Provide a connection function with a public switched telephone network (PSTN), output an electrical signal corresponding to the telephone number input from the dial, the converted voice signal and the generated video signal to the public switched telephone network, and the public telephone A public switched telephone network interface for outputting an electrical signal input from a switching network to the speaker; And Integrated telephone terminal including a switching unit for transmitting and receiving a signal only through the selected interface when the user selects one of the USB phone and the general telephone. The method of claim 1, And a display unit for converting and receiving the received image signal into image information. The method of claim 1, And a setting unit for setting the switching unit. The method of claim 1, Integrated telephone terminal, characterized in that any one of the form of desk, portable and clip type.