JP3603798B2 - Communication device and computer program - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a communication apparatus such as a facsimile apparatus that can generate an operation sound during a call as a notification sound or generate a ringing sound from another communication terminal.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventional facsimile apparatuses include, in addition to external telephone calls, for example, those that allow internal telephone calls between a parent device and a child device and those that enable telephone calls with a door phone. In such external calls, internal calls, and even calls via doorphones, since the voice of the other party may be too low or too high, an additional function that can change the reception volume according to the key operation is provided. Some facsimile machines are equipped. Generally, when any key operation is performed irrespective of a change in the reception volume, a key operation sound is generated as a notification sound. For example, when a call is made from an outside line or a door phone during an extension call, a ringing tone is generated as a notification sound with a tone corresponding to the calling source.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, if a key operation sound or a ringing tone is generated during a call, the sound will be heard through the speaker in the handset in use at the ear, and the key operation sound or the ringing sound may be disturbing and interfere with the call. was there.
[0004]
The present invention has been proposed in view of the above points, and a communication device capable of appropriately notifying a key operation or a call performed during a call without disturbing the call, and a communication device having the same An object of the present invention is to provide a computer program for realizing an operation of a communication device.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a communication device according to the first aspect of the present invention is a communication device capable of making a call with another communication terminal, and performing notification according to a required operation. A call state detecting means for detecting whether or not the other communication terminal is in a call state; Receiving sound volume determining means for determining whether or not the receiving sound volume is set below a predetermined level; In the call state from the detection result by the call state detection means, When it is determined by the receiving volume determination means that the receiving volume is set below a predetermined level, It is characterized by having notification control means for performing notification different from notification performed in a standby state when required operation is performed.
[0006]
According to such a communication device, for example, even when a key operation for changing the reception volume during a call is performed, If the receiving volume is set below a certain level, Since a notification (key operation sound, etc.) different from the standby state is generated, the voice of the other party can be heard more easily. So that it wo n’t be drowned by the sound The operation state can be appropriately notified to the user.
[0007]
Further, the communication device according to the second aspect of the present invention can perform a call with a plurality of other communication terminals, and perform notification in response to a call from any of the plurality of communication terminals. An apparatus, and a call state detecting unit that detects whether or not the apparatus is in a call state with any of the plurality of communication terminals, Receiving sound volume determining means for determining whether or not the receiving sound volume is set below a predetermined level; In the call state from the detection result by the call state detection means, When it is determined by the receiving volume determination means that the receiving volume is set below a predetermined level, When there is a call from a communication terminal other than the communication terminal corresponding to the call state, there is provided notification control means for performing notification different from notification performed in the standby state.
[0008]
According to such a communication device, for example, even if there is a call from an outside line or a door phone during an extension call, If the receiving volume is set below a certain level, A notification different from the standby state (for example, a ringing tone lower than the standby state) is generated, so that the voice of the other party can be easily heard. So that it wo n’t be drowned by the sound The user can be appropriately notified of the presence or absence of the call.
[0009]
Furthermore, the communication device of the invention described in claim 3 is Item 2 The communication device according to the above, wherein the notification control means, When the call state is detected by the call state detection unit to be out of the call state, and when there is a call from another terminal during the required operation, the notification performed in the standby state is Make different announcements.
[0010]
According to such a communication device, Item 2 In addition to the effects of the communication device described in Even if there is a call from another terminal during the notification, to perform notification different from the notification performed in the standby state, Notification suitable for the operation state of the device can be performed. For example, when a call is made while performing various operations such as a telephone directory or command registration, the notification is performed in a mode different from the complete standby state, so that the notification can be appropriately performed without any trouble to the above operations. It can be carried out.
[0011]
A communication device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the communication device according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the notification control unit changes the volume of the notification sound.
[0012]
According to such a communication device, in addition to the effects of the communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the volume of the notification sound can be automatically reduced or increased according to the situation. .
[0013]
Furthermore, the communication device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention is the communication device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the notification control unit is in an on-hook communication state rather than in a standby state, and It is assumed that the notification sound is lower in the off-hook communication state than the on-hook state.
[0014]
According to such a communication device, in addition to the effect of the communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, if the operation sound or the ringing sound as the notification sound in the standby state is a normal volume, a so-called hands The operating sound or ringing tone during on-hook calls during free calls can be lower than usual, and the operating sound or ringing sounds can be further reduced during off-hook calls when the handset is used close to the ear. The volume of the operation sound and the ringing tone can be automatically adjusted step by step according to the usage pattern in which the ringing tone is likely to be annoying.
[0015]
The communication device according to the invention described in claim 6 is a communication device according to the invention. 2 or 3 The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the notification control means Notification method selectively uses at least one of vibration and blinking .
[0016]
[0017]
Further, the computer program according to the invention described in claim 7 is: Computer A communication device capable of making a call with another communication terminal, while giving a notification according to a required operation Function as Computer program for Said computer, Talk state detection for detecting whether or not the other communication terminal is in a talk state means When, Receiving sound volume determining means for determining whether or not the receiving sound volume is set below a predetermined level; The call state detection By means In the call state from the detection result, When it is determined by the receiving volume determination means that the receiving volume is set below a predetermined level, Notification control for performing notification different from notification performed in a standby state when required operation is performed Function as a means It is characterized by the following.
[0018]
According to such a computer program, the operation of the communication device according to claim 1 can be realized by operating the CPU based on the content. Therefore, it is easy to realize the communication device according to claim 1 using, for example, a personal computer or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant).
[0019]
Further, a computer program according to the invention described in claim 8 is: Computer A communication device capable of making a call with a plurality of other communication terminals and notifying in response to a call from any of the plurality of communication terminals Function as Computer program for Said computer, Talk state detection for detecting whether or not a call is being made with any of the plurality of communication terminals means When, Receiving sound volume determining means for determining whether or not the receiving sound volume is set below a predetermined level; The call state detection By means In the call state from the detection result, When it is determined by the receiving volume determination means that the receiving volume is set below a predetermined level, Notification control for performing notification different from notification performed in the standby state when there is a call from another communication terminal other than the communication terminal corresponding to the call state Function as a means It is characterized by the following.
[0020]
According to such a computer program, by operating the CPU based on the contents, the operation of the communication device according to claim 2 can be realized in the same manner as described above.
[0021]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0022]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a facsimile apparatus as one embodiment of a communication apparatus according to the present invention. As shown in this figure, the facsimile apparatus according to the present invention includes a facsimile apparatus main body A as a parent machine, a cordless telephone B as a child machine, and a door phone C connected to the facsimile apparatus main body A. In addition to external telephone calls, internal telephone calls can be made between the facsimile apparatus body A and the cordless telephone B, and telephone calls can be made with the door phone C. In the following description, the main body of the facsimile apparatus denoted by reference numeral A will be referred to as a master unit, and the cordless telephone indicated by reference numeral B will be referred to as a slave unit. Also, only one slave unit B is shown in FIG. 1, but of course there may be a plurality of slave units. Further, the doorphone C includes a microphone, a speaker, and the like, and has a generally known configuration, and thus a detailed illustration and description is omitted.
[0023]
First, the master unit A will be described with reference to FIG. 1. The master unit A includes a CPU 10, an NCU 11, a RAM 12, a modem 13, a ROM 14, an NVRAM (Non-Volatile RAM) 15, a gate array 16, and a codec 17. , A DMAC 18, a reading unit 21, a printing unit 22, an operation unit 23, a display unit 24, a wireless communication unit 25, a connection unit 26, and the like. The CPU 10, NCU 11, RAM 12, modem 13, ROM 14, NVRAM 15, gate array 16, codec 17, and DMAC 18 are interconnected by a bus line 27. The bus line 27 includes an address bus, a data bus, and a control signal line. A reading unit 21, a printing unit 22, an operation unit 23, a display unit 24, a wireless communication unit 25, and a connection unit 26 are connected to the gate array 16. A public telephone line 28 is connected to the NCU 11.
[0024]
CPU 10 controls the operation of the entire parent device. The NCU 11 is connected to the public telephone line 28 and performs network control. Although not shown, the NCU 11 is connected to a handset (transmitter / receiver) having a built-in microphone and speaker. The RAM 12 provides a work area for the CPU 10 and the like. The modem 13 modulates and demodulates an audio signal. The ROM 14 stores programs to be executed by the CPU 10 and the like. The NVRAM 15 stores various information and data. The gate array 16 functions as an interface between the CPU 10 and each of the units 21 to 26. The codec 17 encodes and decodes audio signals and data. The DMAC 18 directly exchanges data with the RAM 12 or the like without passing through the CPU 10.
[0025]
The reading unit 21 includes an image sensor, an LED light source, and the like, and reads an image such as a character or a figure from a document or the like. The printing unit 22 prints an image such as a character or a figure on a sheet by, for example, an inkjet method. The operation unit 23 includes a numeric keypad and various operation keys, and transmits an input signal corresponding to a user operation to the CPU 10. The display unit 24 includes a liquid crystal display of, for example, 320 × 240 dots, and displays various information. The wireless communication unit 25 includes an antenna (not shown) and the like, and exchanges audio signals and various information with the slave unit B by radio waves. The connection unit 26 exchanges audio signals with the doorphone C.
[0026]
The slave unit B is schematically configured to include a CPU 30, a RAM 32, a modem 33, a ROM 34, an NVRAM 35, a gate array 36, a codec 37, an operation unit 43, a display unit 44, a wireless communication unit 45, and the like. The CPU 30, the RAM 32, the modem 33, the ROM 34, the NVRAM 35, the gate array 36, and the codec 37 are mutually connected by a bus line 47. The bus line 47 includes an address bus, a data bus, and a control signal line. An operation unit 43, a display unit 44, and a wireless communication unit 45 are connected to the gate array 36.
[0027]
The CPU 30 controls the operation of the slave unit B. The RAM 32 provides a work area for the CPU 30 and the like. The modem 33 modulates and demodulates the audio signal. The ROM 34 stores programs to be executed by the CPU 30 and the like. The NVRAM 35 stores various information and data. The gate array 36 functions as an interface between the CPU 30 and each of the units 43 to 45. The codec 37 encodes and decodes audio signals and data. Although not shown, a microphone and a speaker are connected to the codec 37.
[0028]
The operation unit 43 includes a numeric keypad and various operation keys, and transmits an input signal corresponding to a key operation of the user to the CPU 30. The display unit 44 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various information. The wireless communication unit 45 includes an antenna (not shown) and the like, and exchanges audio signals and various information with the master unit A by radio waves.
[0029]
FIG. 2 is an external view showing the appearance of the slave unit B. As shown in this figure, the slave unit B has scroll operation keys for moving a cursor or the like displayed on the screen of the display unit 44 up, down, left, and right. Although a scroll operation key 43A is provided, a function of changing the reception sound volume is also assigned to the scroll operation key 43A. Further, a speaker 37A is built in an upper part used near the ear, and a microphone 37B is built in a lower part used near the mouth.
[0030]
In summary, according to this facsimile apparatus, for example, an external call or an internal call using the slave unit B, and a call with the intercom C via the master unit A can be made. At the time of a call, the voice of the other party may be too low or too high, so that the received sound volume can be changed by operating the scroll operation key 43A. When any key operation is performed irrespective of a change in the reception sound volume, a key operation sound as a notification sound is generated from the speaker 37A at the ear. Further, when there is a call from an outside line or an extension, or furthermore, a call from the door phone C, a ringing tone is generated as a notification sound from the speaker 37A in a tone color corresponding to the calling source.
[0031]
By the way, if a key operation sound or a ringing sound is generated during a call using the slave unit B, the sound will be heard through the speaker 37A at the ear, and the key operation sound or the ringing sound will be annoying and hinder the call. There is a risk. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when generating a key operation sound or a ringing sound during a call, the CPU 30 of the slave unit B generates the key operation sound or the ringing sound at a volume lower than a normal volume during standby. .
[0032]
In addition to the so-called off-hook call, in which the handset B is placed close to the ear, and the call can be made even when the handset is placed without holding the hand, the on-hook call in the so-called hands-free call is also possible. It is possible. Therefore, the volume of the key operation sound and the ringing tone is set to the highest level during standby when not in a call state, to the middle level during the next on-hook call, and to the lowest low level during the off-hook call. Are automatically adjusted in three stages under the control of the CPU 30.
[0033]
Further, when the received sound volume is set to a predetermined level or more by operating the scroll operation key 43A, the voice of the other party can be heard relatively loudly. Therefore, when the receiving volume is higher than a predetermined level and the external call or the internal call, or the telephone call with the door phone C is in progress, the key operation sound and the ringing sound are heard so as to be sure. A key operation sound and a ringing sound are generated from the speaker 37A at a normal volume without being reduced.
[0034]
That is, the CPU 30 of the slave unit B is in a call state based on the result of the detection by the call state detection means for detecting whether or not the communication state is being established with another communication terminal. When the receiving volume is determined to be lower than the predetermined level by the receiving volume determining unit and the receiving volume determining unit that determines whether the receiving volume is set to be lower than the predetermined level, A notification control unit that performs notification different from notification performed in a standby state when a required operation is performed is realized. Also, the CPU 30 is in the call state based on the detection result by the call state detection means, When the receiving volume determining means determines that the receiving volume is set below the predetermined level, When there is a call from a communication terminal other than the communication terminal corresponding to the call state, a notification control unit that performs notification different from notification performed in the standby state is realized.
[0035]
On the other hand, the program stored in the ROM 34 of the slave unit B is Computer A communication device capable of making a call with another communication terminal, while giving a notification according to a required operation Function as State detection for detecting whether or not a call state with another communication terminal is provided. means When, Computer Call state detection By means In the call state from the detection result, When the receiving volume determining means determines that the receiving volume is set below the predetermined level, Notification control that performs notification different from the notification performed in the standby state when the required operation is performed To function as a means Implements computer programs. The program stored in the ROM 34 is Computer Call state detection By means In the call state from the detection result, When the receiving volume determining means determines that the receiving volume is set below the predetermined level, Notification control that performs notification different from notification performed in the standby state when there is a call from another communication terminal other than the communication terminal corresponding to the call state To function as a means Implements computer programs.
[0036]
Next, the operation of the slave unit B in the facsimile apparatus will be described.
[0037]
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation procedure of the automatic volume adjustment process in the slave unit B. As shown in this figure, the CPU 30 of the slave unit B recognizes whether or not a call is in progress (S1). At this time, for example, in the case of an outside line call, pressing of an outside line key by the user is recognized as a trigger, and in the case of an inside line call, pressing of an extension key is recognized as a trigger. Is recognized as a trigger when off-hook in response to a call from door phone C.
[0038]
When a call is in progress (S1: YES), CPU 30 determines whether or not the received sound volume is set to be lower than a predetermined level (S2).
[0039]
If the reception volume is lower than the predetermined level (S2: YES), the CPU 30 determines whether or not the telephone is in the off-hook communication mode (S3).
[0040]
In the case of the off-hook call mode (S3: YES), the CPU 30 monitors whether any key operation is performed by the user during the call (S4).
[0041]
If any key operation is performed during such monitoring (S4: YES), the CPU 30 causes the speaker 37A to generate a key operation sound at a low level (S5). At this time, the voice of the other party can be heard from the speaker 37A at a preset reception volume level, but since such a voice is a relatively small key operation sound, the voice of the other party can be heard. Is not difficult to hear due to the key operation sound. The operation to be performed in response to the key operation is performed based on another interrupt process.
[0042]
Further, the CPU 30 monitors whether or not there is a call from another during a call (S6). For example, a call signal from master unit A or door phone C may be received during an outside line call, and a call signal from an outside line or door phone C may be received during an extension call with base unit A. During a call with the door phone C, a call signal from an outside line or the master unit A may be received. By receiving these call signals, it is recognized that there is a call. Note that a call signal from an outside line is transmitted to the slave unit B via the master unit A.
[0043]
If there is another call during such monitoring (S6: YES), the CPU 30 sets the ringing tone to a low level and generates it from the speaker 37A (S7), and thereafter ends the automatic volume control process. Also at this time, the voice of the other party can be heard from the speaker 37A at the level of the reception volume set in advance, but since such a voice is set to a relatively low ring tone, the voice of the other party can be heard. The voice does not make the sound difficult to hear. The ringing tone is generated as a tone having a different tone depending on the source of the received calling signal. The user can know that there is a call from the outside line, the inside line, or the door phone C according to the tone even though the volume is relatively low. When a user performs a predetermined operation such as switching the other party in accordance with the ringing tone, generation of the ringing tone is stopped based on another interrupt process.
[0044]
On the other hand, in S6, if there is no other call (S6: NO), the CPU 30 ends this volume automatic adjustment process and returns to the original state. Such a volume automatic adjustment process is executed as an interrupt process of a very short cycle.
[0045]
If no key operation is performed in S4 (S4: NO), the CPU 30 proceeds to S6 without generating a key operation sound.
[0046]
In S3, in the case of the on-hook communication mode (S3: NO), the CPU 30 also monitors whether any key operation is performed by the user during the communication (S8).
[0047]
If any key operation is performed during such monitoring (S8: YES), the CPU 30 causes the speaker 37A to generate a key operation sound at an intermediate level (S9). Also at this time, the voice of the other party can be heard from the speaker 37A at the level of the reception volume set in advance. Does not become difficult to hear due to the key operation sound.
[0048]
Also, in the on-hook call mode, the CPU 30 monitors whether or not there is another call during the call (S10).
[0049]
If there is a call from another during such monitoring (S10: YES), the CPU 30 generates a ringing tone from the speaker 37A as a medium level (S11), and thereafter ends the volume automatic adjustment process. Also at this time, the voice of the other party can be heard from the speaker 37A at the level of the reception volume set in advance. The voice does not make the sound difficult to hear.
[0050]
In S10, when there is no other call (S10: NO), the CPU 30 ends the automatic volume adjustment processing and returns to the original state.
[0051]
If no key operation is performed in S8 (S8: NO), the CPU 30 proceeds to S10 without generating a key operation sound.
[0052]
On the other hand, if the received sound volume is equal to or higher than the predetermined level in S2 (S2: NO), the CPU 30 also monitors whether any key operation is performed by the user during the call (S12).
[0053]
If any key operation is performed during such monitoring (S12: YES), the CPU 30 causes the speaker 37A to generate a key operation sound at a high level (S13). In other words, if the receiving volume is set to a somewhat high level and the voice of the other party can be heard at a high volume, the volume is set relatively high so that the key operation sound can be clearly heard even with such voice. .
[0054]
Further, even during a call in which the reception volume is set to a predetermined level or higher, the CPU 30 monitors whether or not there is a call from another during the call (S14).
[0055]
If there is another call during such monitoring (S14: YES), the CPU 30 sets the ringer to a high level and generates it from the speaker 37A (S15), and thereafter ends the automatic volume adjustment process. That is, when the receiving sound volume is set to a relatively high level and the voice of the other party can be heard at a high volume, the sound volume is set to be relatively high so that the ringing tone can be clearly heard even by such a voice.
[0056]
In S14, when there is no other call (S14: NO), the CPU 30 terminates the automatic volume adjustment processing and returns to the original state.
[0057]
If no key operation is performed in S12 (S12: NO), the CPU 30 proceeds to S14 without generating a key operation sound.
[0058]
In S1, for example, when there is no call in a standby state or the like (S1: NO), the CPU 30 proceeds to S12. That is, in a state where no telephone call is being made, the key operation sound and the ringing sound are generated at a relatively large volume so that they can be clearly heard.
[0059]
Therefore, according to the slave unit B of the facsimile apparatus, for example, even if a key operation for changing the level of the reception volume is performed during a call, a key operation sound is generated at a relatively low volume. It is possible to make it easy to hear the voice of the other party without disturbing the operation sound.
[0060]
Also, for example, even if there is a call from an outside line or door phone C during an extension call with base unit A, a ringing tone is generated at a relatively low volume. The voice of the other party can be easily heard.
[0061]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment.
[0062]
As another embodiment, the configuration and operation as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 may be adopted. Briefly, FIGS. 4 to 6 basically correspond to FIGS. 1 to 3 referred to when describing the above-described embodiment, and are similar to FIGS. 1 to 3. 4 and 5, the other embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. In other embodiments, a lamp 50 for notifying that there is a call by blinking and a vibrator 51 for notifying by vibration. (Not shown in FIG. 5). As shown in FIG. 6, when there is a call from another party during an on-hook call (S110: YES), the lamp 50 is turned on and off by the CPU 30 (S111). The vibrator 51 is supposed to vibrate by the CPU 30 when there is a call from another during off-hook communication (S106: YES) (S107). It should be noted that the lamp 50 may always be made to blink at the time of calling. In this case, only the blinking of the lamp 50 is performed in S111, the blinking of the lamp 50 is performed together with the generation of the ringing sound in S115, and the blinking of the lamp 50 is performed together with the vibration of the vibrator 51 in S107. However, in step S107, since the user holds the handset B in his hand (and in some cases puts it on his ear), control may be performed so that the lamp 50 does not blink.
[0063]
In each of the above embodiments, the slave unit B has been particularly described, but the same applies to the master unit A.
[0064]
The call signal received during a call may be a call signal from another external line that can be interrupted and heard during an external call, or a call signal from another internal line that can be interrupted and heard during an internal call.
[0065]
The slave unit B may be connected to the master unit A via a cable, and the door phone C may exchange sound with the master unit A and the slave unit B wirelessly.
[0066]
In addition, since the call signal during the reproduction of the music on hold is in the on-hook state during the call, the volume is “medium” according to the flowchart of FIG. 3, but the volume may be controlled to be “high”. .
[0067]
Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the ringing tone is uniformly at a high level when a call is not in progress. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during a key operation such as telephone directory registration or command registration to a function key (S12, If there is a ringing tone in S112: YES), the ringing tone may be set to a middle or low level, or the blinking of the lamp 50 or the operation of the vibrator 51 may be replaced without sounding the ringing tone.
[0068]
Further, the manner of changing the ringing tone is not limited to the change in the volume level as in the above-described embodiment, and the frequency and the duty ratio may be changed or the tempo may be changed.
[0069]
In addition, the user may arbitrarily set which notification method (notification means) is used in which case.
[0070]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the communication device of the first aspect of the present invention, for example, even if a key operation for changing the reception volume during a call is performed, If the receiving volume is set below a certain level, Since a notification (key operation sound, etc.) different from the standby state is generated, the voice of the other party can be heard more easily. So that it wo n’t be drowned by the sound The operation state can be appropriately notified to the user.
[0071]
According to the communication device of the invention described in claim 2, for example, even if there is a call from an outside line or a door phone during an extension call, If the receiving volume is set below a certain level, A notification different from the standby state (for example, a ringing tone lower than the standby state) is generated, so that the voice of the other party can be easily heard. So that it wo n’t be drowned by the sound The user can be appropriately notified of the presence or absence of the call.
[0072]
Further, according to the communication device of the invention described in claim 3, Item 2 In addition to the effects of the communication device described in Even if there is a call from another terminal during the notification, to perform notification different from the notification performed in the standby state, Notification suitable for the operation state of the device can be performed. For example, when a call is made while performing various operations such as a telephone directory or command registration, the notification is performed in a mode different from the complete standby state, so that the notification can be appropriately performed without any trouble to the above operations. It can be carried out.
[0073]
According to the communication device of the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the volume of the notification sound can be reduced or increased depending on the situation. Can do it automatically.
[0074]
Furthermore, according to the communication device of the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the effect of the communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, an operation sound or a ringing sound as a notification sound in a standby state is a normal sound. With the volume, the operation sound or ringing tone during a so-called hands-free call on-hook call can be made lower than usual. Since the volume can be reduced, the volume of the operation sound or the ringing tone can be automatically adjusted step by step according to the usage pattern in which the operation sound or the ringing tone is likely to be harsh.
[0075]
According to the communication device of the invention described in claim 6, 2 or 3 Communication device described in Has the same effect as .
[0076]
Further, according to the computer program of the invention described in claim 7, the operation of the communication device described in claim 1 can be realized by operating the CPU based on the contents. Therefore, it is easy to realize the communication device according to claim 1 using, for example, a personal computer or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant).
[0077]
According to the computer program of the invention described in claim 8, by operating the CPU based on the contents, the operation of the communication device described in claim 2 can be realized in the same manner as described above.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a facsimile apparatus as one embodiment of a communication apparatus according to the present invention.
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FIG. 2 is an external view showing an external appearance of a slave unit.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation procedure of a volume automatic adjustment process in a slave unit.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a facsimile apparatus as another embodiment of the communication apparatus according to the present invention.
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FIG. 5 is an external view showing an external appearance of a child device according to another embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of a volume automatic adjustment process in the slave unit.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 CPU
11 NCU
12 RAM
13 Modem
14 ROM
15 NVRAM
16 Gate Array
17 codecs
18 DMAC
21 Reading unit
22 Printing Department
23 Operation section
24 Display
25 Wireless communication unit
26 Connection
28 Public telephone line
30 CPU
32 RAM
33 Modem
34 ROM
35 NVRAM
36 gate array
37 codecs
43 Operation unit
44 Display
45 Wireless communication unit
50 lamps
51 vibrator
A facsimile machine body (master)
B Cordless telephone (child unit)
C door phone

Claims (8)

A communication device capable of making a call with another communication terminal, while giving a notification according to a required operation,
Call state detection means for detecting whether or not the other communication terminal is in a call state,
Receiving sound volume determining means for determining whether or not the receiving sound volume is set below a predetermined level;
In the call state from the result of the detection by the call state detection means , when the reception volume is determined to be lower than the predetermined level by the reception volume determination means, the operation is performed in a standby state when a required operation is performed. A communication device comprising: notification control means for performing notification different from notification. A communication device capable of making a call with a plurality of other communication terminals, while providing a notification in response to a call from any of the plurality of communication terminals,
Call state detection means for detecting whether or not a call state between any of the plurality of communication terminals,
Receiving sound volume determining means for determining whether or not the receiving sound volume is set below a predetermined level;
In the call state from the result of detection by the call state detecting means, when the receiving sound volume determining means determines that the receiving sound volume is set to be lower than the predetermined level , other than the communication terminal other than the communication terminal corresponding to the calling state. A communication device comprising: a notification control unit that performs notification different from notification performed in a standby state when a call is made from a communication terminal. The notification control means is detected to be not talking state by said call state detector, even if there is a call from another terminal during operation of Shoyo, performs different notification from the notification performed in the standby state, claim 2 The communication device according to claim 1. The communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the notification control unit changes the volume of the notification sound. 5. The communication according to claim 1, wherein the notification control unit is configured to reduce a notification sound in a call state on-hook rather than in a standby state and in a call state on off-hook than on-hook. apparatus. The communication device according to claim 2 , wherein the notification method by the notification control unit selectively uses at least one of vibration and blinking . The computer, while it is possible to perform a call with another communication terminal, a computer program for functioning as a communication device that performs a notification in accordance with the operation of Shoyo, the computer,
Call state detection means for detecting whether or not the other communication terminal is in a call state,
Receiving sound volume determining means for determining whether or not the receiving sound volume is set below a predetermined level;
In the call state from the result of the detection by the call state detection means , when the reception volume is determined to be lower than the predetermined level by the reception volume determination means, the operation is performed in a standby state when a required operation is performed. A computer program causing a computer to function as notification control means for performing notification different from notification. The computer, while it is possible to make a call between a plurality of other communication terminals, a computer program for functioning as a communication device that performs a notification in response to a call from any of the plurality of communication terminals , The computer,
Call state detection means for detecting whether or not a call state between any of the plurality of communication terminals,
Receiving sound volume determining means for determining whether or not the receiving sound volume is set below a predetermined level;
In the call state from the result of detection by the call state detecting means , when the receiving sound volume determining means determines that the receiving sound volume is set to be lower than the predetermined level , other than the communication terminal other than the communication terminal corresponding to the calling state. A computer program that, when called from a communication terminal , functions as notification control means for performing notification different from notification performed in a standby state.

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