| JP10304062 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING SUSPENDED TERMINAL |
| JP04346546 | KEY TELEPHONE SYSTEM |
| JP61238155 | CONNECTING SYSTEM FOR PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE |
GUNES, Macit (Cakmak Mah. Samanyolu Cad, Ipekci Sok. No:18 Umraniye, Istanbul, 34770, TR)
| CLAIMS 1. The invention is integrated communication equipment realizing particularly in small and medium scale enterprises, combining under a single physical framework the functions of communication devices each performing a discrete function characterized in that it comprises; At least one telephone and POS greeting unit (10) generated in order to enable communications of internal wired/wireless telephones (27) with one another as well as with external telecom subscribers (23), Containing at least one GPRS or EDGE or 3G modem, at least one mobile network access unit (12), enabling the communication of the system with the mobile network (35) as well its Internet Access and the cellular phone (24) calls made over the internal lines (27) be realized over the relevant GSM operator, At least one wired/wireless local network Access unit (13,16) providing data communication over a local network (32) that IP telephones (33) or local computers (34) are connected to, At least one telecom Access unit (21) providing telephone communication over PSTN (22) , At least one control unit (15) and signal processing unit (18) controlling the data and voice communication of the system with other units and modules and realizing the external calls made by the internal subscribers over computers connected to the local network (34), data/voice communication or VoIP connections and Internet access for wired/wireless telephone (27) and POS equipment (28) over the mobile network (GSM/GPRS/EDGE/3G) (35) or PSTN line (22) as well as selection of such service or network to provide the most convenient communication. 2. An integrated communication equipment according to claim 1 characterized in that, POS equipment (28) communication is being realized physically without any requirement for extra hardware interface, over internal line inputs (40) providing the existing internal telephone (27) connections made use under the PBX structure, by means of the subscriber line telephone interface (SLIC). 3. An integrated communication equipment according to claim 1 characterized in that, realization of the POS routing operation without any requirement for an extra hardware and any change for configuration on the POS (28) equipment, by means of the modem constructed by the said signal processing unit (18). 4. An integrated communication equipment according to claim 1 characterized in that, the POS equipment (28) communication being realized at a very low cost over the GSM-mobile network (35) by means of GSM access circuits operated under supervision of a control unit (15) and reporting of POS success rates. 5. An integrated communication equipment according to claim 1 characterized in that, the wired/wireless security unit (14) containing sensors (25) directly connected thereto (preferably PIR/magnetic sensor) and at least one warning element (26) (siren), operating as a security exchange. 6. An integrated communication equipment according to claim 1 and 5 characterized in that, said security unit (14) being connected to the central alarm system, providing for automatic conveyance of information to the identified telephone numbers in the event of the alarm sounding. 7. An integrated communication equipment according to claim 1 characterized in that, said control unit (15) detecting automatically the calls arriving from any and all elements connected to the equipment and transferring the same to the most cost-efficient interface. 8. An integrated communication equipment according to claim 1 characterized in that, the automatically arriving call is greeted by voice by at least one IVR unit (11), transferring the same to the relevant internal line and keeping record of the communication. 9. An integrated communication equipment according to claim 1 characterized in that, enabling communication of voice over the Internet protocol (29) by means of VoI P application. 10. An integrated communication equipment according to claim 1 characterized in that, said control unit (15) sensing from the number keyed-in and its internal subscribers (27) being connected to the internal subscribers of similar remote systems, as if being connected to a local subscriber. 11. An integrated communication equipment according to claim 1 characterized in that it comprises, at least one battery (20) enabling selectively that all communication is made for a specific time without interruption in the event of power cuts. 12. An integrated communication equipment performing the functions of communication equipment each realizing a separate function according to claim 1 characterized in that consisting of a single physical body (38) and realization of any and all kinds of voice/data communication by means of the antenna connections (54, 55) of the wireless access units (12, 16) as well as communication ports of the said main body (38). 13. An integrated communication equipment according to claim 1 and 12 characterized in that, said main body (38) comprising, Ethernet inputs (39) providing for communication of IP telephones (33) or computers connected to the local network (34) with the equipment. 14. An integrated communication equipment according to claim 1 and 12 characterized in that, said main body (38) comprising multiple number of internal line inputs (40; providing for communication of POS equipment (28) and internal wired/wireless (27) as well as DECT telephones (53) with the equipment. 15. An integrated communication equipment according to claim 1 and 12 characterized in that, said main body (38); comprising, USB input (42), SD card input (43) and at least one data input (44) providing the physical connection with the sensor (25) and warning element (26) in contact with the security unit (14) inside the equipment. 16. An integrated communication equipment according to claim 1 and 12 characterized in that, it comprises; at least one external line input (41) to provide communication over the PSTN line (22) . 17. An integrated communication equipment according to claim 1 characterized in that, it comprises; at least one DECT greeting unit (36) greeting wireless telephones (53) with DECT feature and including circuits incorporating DECT base station principle. 18. The invention is an integrated communication system enabling, particularly in small- and medium- scale enterprises, realization and control of different communication functions on a single equipment characterized in that, realization of data and voice communication for telephone (27), computers connected to the local network (34), IP telephones (33) and especially for POS equipment (28) , over the Internet (29) mobile network ( GSM/GPRS/EDGE/3G) (35) or PSTN (22) by means of the control unit (15) created within the equipment referred to. 19. The invention is an integrated communication and saving system, providing saving to enterprises by means of realization of different communication functions on a single equipment in small- and medium-scale enterprises characterized in that, the POS communication made with high cost over independent fixed telephone lines (PSTN) and running without audit; realization over the GSM (35 ) at a very low cost without requirement for any configuration change on the existing PBX structure and the cellular telephone (24) calls made over the internal lines (27) and/or DECT telephones (53) connected to the system, being realized over the relevant/called GSM operator. 20. The invention is "a POS greeting and communication method with respect to realization at a very low cost over the mobile network (35), such POS communication made at small- and medium-scale enterprises from a high cost over the independent fixed telephone lines (PSTN) without requirement for any configuration change characterized in that, realization of the POS equipment (28) connection, physically by the subscriber line interface circuitry (SLIC) used at internal line inputs (40) providing the existing internal wired/wireless telephone (27) connections included in the PBX structure, greeting of the said POS equipment (28) by the modem constructed by at least one signal processing unit (18) as if greeted by a remote modem (dial-up) , as well as including the process steps for interpretation of POS communication data by means of at least one microprocessor control unit (15) and realization thereof over GSM by means of a mobile network access unit (12). |
Technical Field
The invention relates to a system providing integrated operation and management service upon combining discrete device Technologies such as PBX, FCT, POS router, GPRS/EDGE/3G modem, VoIP, Security Exchange, IVR, Wi-Fi/Router/Firewall as well as Ethernet multiplexer under a single central control framework.
The invention is particularly relates to an integrated communication saving system eliminating the configuration and alignment problems encountered in the market when devices capable of carrying out each function on their own are connected separately from outside by suffering high costs, as well as enabling provision of installation and service required separately for each and every device, from a single location, in a much faster and cost-efficient manner.
Prior Art
In the existing technique, quite widely-spread technologies are exhibiting such developments to present enterprises with several corporate solutions other than and further to providing solely telephone communication and connections to the Internet. At present, those small- and medium-scale enterprises referred to as the KOBI, are both accrediting their systems so as to benefit from any and all developments in the technology, as well as attempting to minimize the size of their communication expenses.
Today, particularly small- and medium-sized establishments are trying to keep intimate relations with their customers by such communication methods and environments getting ever more complex and diverse. The employees, business partners and clients are communicating with one another by making use of an almost unlimited assortment of such methods like telephone, voice message, e-mail, facsimile, mobile clients as well as media conference. However, these tools are utilized in activities much lower than the benefits they can possibly provide. All of the aforesaid give rise to information pollution and miss-directed information flow, delays in decision making, slowing down of the processes, as well as decrease in efficiency. Whereas in the event they desire to put into operation in their establishments different devices developed for different technologies, they are obliged to inquire whether or not the communication infrastructure is suitable for the subject matter device and almost, every utilization of a new communications technology, they are forced to make changes and innovations within their facilities. Thereupon, the communication expense of the enterprise display an ever increasing trend and yet as the said communications technology is not used in full together with all of its features, it turns into an unnecessary and idle investment. The telephone exchange systems made use of today are experiencing the transition process from traditional telephone exchanges to IP and software-based telephone exchanges using VoIP technology passing voice through a data communications network. Parallel to this, the process of change emerging upon introduction of IP systems is bringing forth as well an integrated communication where voice, data and multimedia applications are interwoven. IP communication solutions are helping enterprises solve their communication problems ^ enabling smooth advance of business processes and thereby reduce their costs.
At the present time, together with the widespread of communications systems, the expectations of the entrepreneurs are likewise increasing, but due to the highness of such cost arising from the integration of different communication equipment to the facilities, majority of the enterprises are not able to use such equipment. Particularly under highlights of works performed by means of establishing an integrated structure upon bringing together different communications technologies with the aim of eliminating the problems, several improvements have been achieved in communications systems. Under highlights of such improvements, several patent applications have been filed, however it is seen that such patent applications are developed to enable integration of specific systems (common usage of 2-3 communication systems) or re directed towards local and specific applications. Methods or equipment with respect to such patent applications are generally those in connection with integrated control systems. For example, Spanish application No ES2171126 with date of publication 16.08.2002 is concerning an integrated control and management equipment for homes and offices and the said application is representing a control device that is capable of assessing and controlling quality of air or data on smoke, light, temperature in any home or office environment via GSM, TCP-IP, SMS or WAP; providing IR communications means for PDA; including a SIM card, microphone, earphone, loudspeaker, touchmatic LCD display and a numeric keyboard. There are encountered several applications in the patent literature similar to such Spanish patent given hereabove to serve merely as an example and in relation to smart/integrated control systems and equipment. Together with the expanse of IP based telephone exchanges, integrated systems where voice, data and multimedia applications are interwoven have likewise become widespread and patent applications with respect to these have also been filed. For instance, Chinese patent application no. CN 1750520 is in relation with a network communications equipment and control method incorporating internal, external lines, as well as Ethernet connection, capable of TCP-IP routing and VoIP, working like IP-PBX. In fact, by means of the subject matter application, actually an IP based telephone Exchange for private subscribers is provided with the subject matter explanation. Combined usage of communications system and particularly VOIP (voice transmission over the Internet Protocol) applications have become widespread and voice transmission at a cost lower than that provided over standard PSTN (telephone network) has been enabled. VoIP communication method applications on GSM and IP telephones are ever increasing day-to-day and work on this issue are continued to be carried out. Chinese application no CN1801981 is related to the method of enabling automatic call transfer to VoIP PSTN whenever VoIP GSM telephone enters Wi-Fi influence area. Yet another application in relation to this issue is the United States application no. US2001/0046215 revealing the method developed for uninterrupted service within any building at the switch-over of wired, wireless, GSM and IP telephones to the GSM and PSTN networks.
As a consequence of fast developments experienced in communications systems, the requirement for any integrated communication system jointly providing technologies of different communication equipment besides the need to use the technologies of such different equipment is far too obvious. Enterprises purchase separately devices with respect to different technologies for different purposes and for that reason; the cost is excessively increasing when each equipments is individually purchased. Besides such a high cost arising due to the individual purchase of each and every equipment, it is not at all times possible in interactive functions that for sound operation of the equipment purchased that software, hardware compatibility, as well as alignment of usage alternatives are enabled. Even when these are possible, naturally the configurations of devices each designed so as to operate independently in relational functions incorporate major difficulties. For that reason, enterprises either are not able to make use of the already existing technology, or fail to use it at the desired extent due to lack of configuration. Further, due to the autonomous operation of the equipment and each being managed individually, such a management becomes both difficult as well as time- consuming and because of the lack of control from a single center, inter-functional extra convenient and useful features that can possibly be created on only singly-controlled systems cannot be provided. By means of management from a single center, the system becomes more flexible and convenient to use, upon utilization of such extra features possessed by different technologies.
In systems where discrete 1 devices incorporating different technologies, as each and every equipment is required to be installed individually, time for such installation is extended, as well as more costly and further, whenever any repair and maintenance is required, since such repair and maintenance services are procured separately for each equipment, they tend to e time consuming, difficult, as well as expensive. As there exists no personal that govern the system as a whole and as the technological infrastructures of the equipment can possibly exert variations, besides any negative outcomes that can be experienced in the course of repair and maintenance of the equipment, it is also probable that other equipment can also be affected. The already high installation costs of such systems installed upon bringing together devices possessing several different technologies, drive the entrepreneurs to make savings at least at the point of communication and yet such equipment included in the system to provide savings are not able to ender the maximum required saving due to managerial deficiencies. In addition, in the subject matter systems every device requires its own power supply unit as well as battery back-up, or any general network UPS (uninterrupted power supply) should be used. Battery back-up for each and every device becomes costly and discharged batteries on different occasions can also give rise to hardships. The cable connections for connecting and integrating the equipment used give rise to a disorderly, cluttered and too-much space consuming outlook.
In the existing technique, on the subject matter systems there is no development at all particularly in connection with POS recovery and communication and POS communication running without audit is realized at a high cost over independent fixed telephone lines (PSTN) . It is possible to operate the POS terminals functioning as Dial- up over PSTN, those having serial interface over GSM by devices directing the serial port to GSM (serial-GSM Gateway). However, these kinds of applications require a change in the configuration of the already existing POS equipment. It is of essence at this point that without necessitating any physical change at all, the owners of the enterprises enable communication over GSM/GPRS by using their already available dial-up POS devices. Such an application can be directed to any remote POS modem by means of a simple relay switching circuitry installed at the subject matter POS, whenever any interruption takes place in GPRS communication. Such a phenomenon cannot be realized in such a fast and simple manner on a POS router connected over the serial interface.
Under highlights of the disadvantages of the applications at known status of the technique referred to hereabove and whenever all previous technical documents as well as the existing applications are studied, it is not possible to observe any application with respect to any integrated, communication system that eliminates the configuration and alignment problems encountered when devices that can perform each and every function separately on its own are interconnected externally at high costs, and enabling the procurement from a single site such service and installation required individually for each device, in a much faster and less costly manner.
As a consequence of the aforesaid, it has necessitated the generation of a development in the related technical field, requirement for a communication system operating between the LAN and WAN Networks, performing with a weight on the mobile network those cellular phone, telecom, POS or VoIP connections as well as Access to the Internet, originating from internal subscribers and capable of selecting the network or service that would provide the most suitable means of communication and the inadequacy of the solutions available in this field.
Brief Description of the Invention
The present invention relates to an integrated communication saving system meeting such requirements referred to hereabove, eliminating any and all disadvantages and bringing forth certain additional advantages.
Upon departing from the known status of the technique, the object of the invention is to combine diverse equipment technologies such as PBX, FCT, POS router, GPRS/EDGE/3G modem, VoIP, Security Telephone Exchange, IVR, Wi- Fi/Router/Firewall and Ethernet multiplexer under a single control center and thereby eliminating the cost, installation difficulty, configuration, repair-maintenance and management problems encountered and providing an integrated operation and management service. More specifically, the object of the invention is putting forth a communication system operating between the LAN and WAN Networks, performing in a mobile network weighted manner the cellular phone, telecom, POS or VoIP connection as well as Internet Access requests coming from internal subscribers, capable of selecting the network or service most convenient for the communication.
The object of the invention is to put forth an integrated saving system eliminating the configuration and alignment problems encountered when such equipment available on the market capable of performing each and every function individually, are combined by connecting the same externally, enabling those installation and service facilities required independently for each and every equipment, to be procured from a single spot at a much cost-effective and rapid manner.
The object of the invention is to make sure that the cost thereof becomes much lower, whenever an integrated single unit is purchased rather than different devices of diverse technologies.
The object of the invention is enabling elimination of configuration difficulties in relational functions of equipment each designed to operate independently, as a consequence of all functions performed from a single control centre.
The object of the invention is enabling ease of realization of the intra-system extra features as well as and besides the main features of the system.
The object of the invention is realization of the management from a single center, in an easy as well as rapid manner.
^ different object of the fhvention is the possibility to achieve for any and all functions those remote Access and management transactions.
^ different object of the invention is that service and maintenance is provided from a single spot, in a simple, fast and more cost-efficient manner.
1 K different object of the invention is enabling easy and cost-efficient installation in a short time, instead of the individual installation times required for each and every device n the existing system. Another object of the invention is enabling maximum cost saving in particularly small- and medium-scale enterprises by means of integration as well as management from a single site.
Another object of the invention is enabling of capacity increase in an easy and unrestricted manner (without any bottleneck), upon adding similar units to the system.
Another object of the invention is the possibility to realize LCR, in other words lowest cost communication routing thanks to the system being of single centre controlled.
Another object of the invention is that in the existing technique the POS communication performed over independent fixed telephone lines (PSTN) and operating in an unaudited manner is supervised by the system and realized at a very low cost over GSM and for the first time, POS success rates at the user side are possibly reported.
Another object of the invention is enabling of the operation by acknowledging automatically without keying extra buttons in the course of calling, due to the system having a single central intelligence.
Another object of the invention is putting forth a simple and orderly in place for an appearance that is complex, cluttered and very much space consuming due to the cable connections.
Another object of the invention is enabling the whole system to be supported by a single chargeable battery in order to avoid experiencing any interruption in voice, data, well as security communication in power cuts.
Yet a different object of the invention due to its having a flexible intelligence is enabling at all times the most cost-efficient connection depending on time, occupancy status, call type, as well as subscriber authorization status.
Yet a different object of the invention due to its having a flexible intelligence is enabling at certain times to send diagnostics and operation reports in relation with all functions, over the Internet to specific sites. Yet a different object of the invention due to its having a flexible intelligence is enabling access to voice records made via IVR, by means of using the security code of the authorized addresses, over the Internet.
Yet a different object of the invention due to its having a flexible intelligence, is enabling to send to all internal and certain external subscribers upon making use of the IVR element, the loaded (over the Internet) voice messages and warnings at specific times, circumstances and intervals.
Yet a different object of the invention due to its having a flexible intelligence is enabling on any vacant GSM line having any GPRS connection, parking the connection and after the call is terminated, to continue with the connection from where it was left.
Yet a different object of the invention due to its having a flexible intelligence is enabling the configuration and management of the device over the web.
For the realization of such objects referred to hereabove, the invention is an integrated communications equipment realizing under a single physical framework the functions of such communication devices, each performing a different function at particularly small and medium sized enterprises and its feature comprises of at least one telephone and POS greeting unit generated to enable the communication of internal wired/wireless telephones with one another as well as with external telecom subscribers, at least one GPRS, at least one mobile network access unit, containing EDGE or 3G modem, enabling routing of the system with mobile network communications well as Access to the Internet, also directing to the relevant GSM operator such cellular phone calls commenced from internal lines, at least one wired/wireless local network Access unit enabling data communication over a local network to which IP telephones or local computers are connected, at least one telecom Access unit enabling telephone communication over PSTN, at least one control unit getting physically connected to all other units and modules, thus checking the data as well as voice communication of the whole system and a signal processing unit, realizing external calls initiated by internal subscribers, data/voice communication or VoIP connections and Internet access to the computers connected to the local network, wired/wireless telephones and POS equipment over the mobile network (GSM/GPRS/EDGE/3G) or PSTN line and selecting such network or service that would enable the most convenient manner of communication. On a preferred application of the invention, POS routing function is being realized by the modem made up of the signal processing unit referred to, without any requirement for a further hardware as well as any configuration change on the POS equipment.
For the realization of the objects described hereabove, the invention is an integrated communication and saving system enabling saving to enterprises by means of performing different communication functions over a single device, particularly at small- and medium-sized enterprises and is characterized by realization of over GSM with a very low cost through the existing PBX structure without any configuration change, such POS communication carried out at a high cost over independent fixed telephone lines (PSTN) and running without any audit and such cellular telephone calls made over the internal lines connected to the system and/or DECT telephones, be made from the related/called GSM operator.
For the realization of the objects described hereabove, the invention is a POS greeting and communication method for realization of POS communication currently made at a high cost over independent fixed telephone lines (PSTN) particularly at small and medium scaled enterprises and running in an unaudited manner, over the mobile network at a very low cost and without requirement for any configuration change; and its characteristic is such that the POS equipment connection is realized in a physical manner by means of the subscriber line interface circuitry (SLIC) used at internal line inputs providing for the wired/wireless telephone connections in PBX structure, the POS equipment referred to be greeted like a remote dial-up modem via such modem comprising of at least one signal processing unit, as well as comprise of such process steps that POS communication data are interpreted by at least one central microprocessor control unit and realization of the same over GSM, via a mobile network Access unit.
For the realization of the objects described hereabove, the invention comprises of multiple numbered internal line inputs providing for the communication of POS devices as well as internal wired/wireless and DECT telephones with the equipment, at least one external line input to provide for communication over the PSTN line, USB input, SD card input and at least one data input providing the physical connection with the security sensor and warning component having contact with the security unit inside the equipment. For the realization of the objects described hereabove, the invention consists of a single physical body and all voice/data communication is provided via such communication ports as well as wireless access units created on the said body.
On a preferred application the invention contains a DECT greeting unit including circuits of DECT base station principle, enabling the greeting of at least one DECT wireless telephone characteristics, rather than and in place of fixed telephones.
The invention consist of a single physical body and on a preferred application thereof, any and all voice/data communication is realized by the communication ports created on the said body, as well as via GSM and Wi-Fi Antenna connections of the wireless access units.
On one of the preferred applications of the invention, an automatically arriving call is greeted by voice on at least one IVR unit, transferred to the relevant internal line and record of the communication is kept.
On one of the preferred applications of the invention, POS device communication is carried out at very low costs over GSM-mobile network by means of GSM access circuits operated under supervision of a control unit and POS success rates can possibly be reported.
In order to realize any and all advantages referred to hereabove and to be understood from the description herebelow, the present invention is bringing forth certain facilities as per its characteristics indicated.
Structural as well as characteristic features as well as any and all advantages of the invention shall be understood in a clearer manner by means of the figures given below and detailed explanations made by referring to such figures, therefore, the evaluation should be made by taking into consideration such figures and detailed explanations as well.
Description of the Figures
For understanding the structure and advantages of the present invention in the best possible manner, it should be assessed together with the figures explained herebelow. Figure 1 , is the most basic block diagram representation for functioning of the system subject matter of the invention.
Figure 2, is a schematic representation of the system subject matter of the invention, operating between the local and wide area networks.
Figure 3, is a block diagram representation of the equipment subject matter of the invention, as well as that of the functional structure it is contained in.
Figure 4, is the interconnection as physical representation of the independent equipment performing the functions included by the invention.
Figure 5a, is a perspective representative outlook of any device that can be realized under scope of the invention.
Figure 5b, is a representative outlook displaying the input/output units of any device that can be realized under scope of the invention.
Reference Numbers and Abbreviations
10. Telephone and POS greeting unit
11. IVR unit
12.Mobile Network access unit
13. Wired local network access unit
14. Security unit
15.Control unit
16.Wi-Fi wireless access unit
17.Ethernet multiplexing unit
18. Signal processing unit
19.Power supply unit
20. Battery
21. Telecom Access unit
22. Fixed telephone network
23.Fixed line telephones
24.GSM telephones
25. Wired/Wireless Security Detector
26.Warning component 27.lntemal wired/wireless telephones 28. POS devices 29. WAN (Internet)
30. Remote computers
31. Router/modem
32. LAN (Local network) 33.IP telephones 34.Computers 35.Mobile network~(GSM/GPRS/EDGE/3G)
36. DECT greeting unit
37. FCT device 38. Main body
39. Ethernet input/inputs 40. Internal line input/inputs 41. External line input/inputs 42.USB input 43.SD card 44. Data input
45. PBX device
46. IVR device
47.GPRS modem equipment 48.VoIP equipment 49.Security telephone exchange 5O.Ethemet multiplexer 51. POS routing equipment 52.Wireless area access equipment 53.DECT telephone 54.GSM Antenna 55.Wi-Fi Antenna
DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency/Signal Decoder)
CDMAone (Code Division Multiple Access)
FCT (Fixed Cellular Terminal)
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication)
3G (Third Generation of Mobile Communications)
EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution)
IP (Internet Protocol)
IVR (Interactive Voice Response)
LCR (Least Cost Routing)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service)
PBX (Private Branch Exchange)
PIR Sensor (Passive InfraRed Sensor) - Security Exchange
POS (Point of Sale)
PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network)
SIP (Session Initiation Protocol)
SMS (Short Message Service)
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
WAP (Wireless Application Protocol)
Detailed Description of the Invention
In this detailed description, the preferred embodiments of the integrated communication saving system subject matter of the invention are explained only to serve as an example in connection with understanding of the matter better and in such a manner as not to generate any limiting effect howsoever.
On Figure 1 , the very basic block diagram for the operation of the system subject matter of the invention. Under Figure 4, a system presenting an integrated operation and management with block diagram given under Figure 3, combining the technologies of different equipment such as PBX (45), FCT (37), POS modem (51), GPRS modem (47), VoIP (48), Security Exchange (49), IVR (46), Wireless Field Access (Wi-Fi/Router) (52) and Ethernet multiplexer (50) is put forth. This enables the communication costs of particularly small and medium sized enterprises to be substantially reduced as well as utilization of the existing technologies on the single equipment and the related management system. In the most general meaning, by means of the system referred to, telephones (27), computers connected to the local network (34), IP telephones (33) and data and voice communication particularly with respect to POS equipment (28), are interpreted on its own control unit (15) and realized on the most cost efficient manner over the internet (29), mobile network (GSM/GPRS/EDGE/3G) (35) or PSTN (22).
Whereas on the block diagram given under Figure 2, the operation between local (32) and wide area network (29) of the equipment subject matter of the invention that performs internal subscribers, GSM telephone (24), wired/wireless telephone (27), POS (28) or preferably VoIP connections as well as Internet access under weight of mobile network, capable of selecting the network or service that would enable the most appropriate means of communication. The invention is combining the functional elements that can be provided by different equipment within the main body (38) that is a single physical structure. IP telephones (33) or local computers (34) in contact with the wired local network access unit (13) over a local network connected to (32) and the Ethernet inputs (39) created on the main body (38) of the equipment subject matter of the invention and/or over_wireless access unit (16), connected to the device. In addition, POS equipment (28) and internal wired/wireless telephones (27) as well as DECT telephones (53); are connected once again to the subject matter equipment over the internal line inputs (40) created on the main body (38). Also on the main body (38) by means of external line inputs (41), data communication is provided over PSTN. Further, there is included on the main body (38) constituting the integrated physical structure, the USB input (42), SD card input (43) and the sensor (25) in contact with the security unit (14) inside the equipment, as well as data input (44) providing the physical connection with the warning component (26).
The invention is enabling the performance of any and all functions automatically by means of a central microprocessor control unit (15) as well as a signal processing unit (18) included within the equipment. As the system can possibly follow-up its relations by means of single-centered management of such functions that the system can realize by extra features that can be described inter-functionally, it is getting ever smarter. Such a single-centered system management is allowing as well that the remote management thereof is likewise unique. The telephone and POS greeting unit (10) created in order to provide for communication of internal wired/wireless telephones (27) that are connected inside the equipment over internal line inputs (40) with one another as well as with external telecom subscribers (23) ;is being realized in a cost-effective manner by means of a microprocessor control unit (15) controlling all system software and at least one signal processing unit (1.8) without requirement for several hardware peripheral units (Signal Decoder, Signal Generator, Dial Tone Generator, Ring Tone Generator, modem and such similar). The said telephone and POS greeting unit (10) contain a telephone interface for internal wired/wireless telephone (27) connections as well as a telecom interface for realization of external connections and in the event of power cuts provide its energy from the common battery (20) of the system.
By means of the telephone and POS greeting unit (10) as well as POS router- communication software generated inside the equipment, it is enabled that POS transactions are made in a more cost-efficient manner over the mobile network (35). POS connection interface is physically realized without any requirement for an extra hardware connection interface, over the subscriber line telephone interface (SLIC) connected to the internal line inputs (40) providing the existing internal wired/wireless telephone (27) connections used on the PBX structure. POS equipment (28), as if greeted by the remote modem, once again by means of the signal processing unit (18) in the system, is greeted by the modem generated and thus POS greeting operations are completed without requirement for any further extra hardware, as well as no configuration change on the POS device (28). In this way, POS communication is audited by the system and realized at a very low cost over the mobile network (35) and it is possible that POS success rates are reported. The equipment referred to also includes, in place of the internal wired/wireless telephones (27), at least one DECT greeting unit (36), greeting wireless telephones having DECT feature (53) and incorporating circuits inside possessing DECT base station principle. Said DECT greeting unit (36) enables the DECT telephones (53) connected to the equipment talk to one another under PBX logic.
The communication of the equipment with the mobile network (35) is realized over and by means of mobile network access unit (12). The communication of the equipment with the mobile network (35) is realized by GPRS or EDGE or 3G modem included in the mobile network access unit (12). By means of such a unit (12), such data requirements of the system as Internet (29) access, POS communication, and remote management are realized as time-dependent, over the most cost-effective operator. By means of the mobile network communication unit (12), it is enabled at the same time that cellular telephone (24) calls are made with the lowest possible cost over the related GSM operator. By this system, "fixed line-cellular telephone" calls are converted into "cellular telephone-cellular telephone" calls and thus a very large amount of saving is realized. By means of the common microprocessor included in the said control unit (15), such communication operations can possibly be realized with the lowest possible cost by making use of the least number of peripheral units.
In order to realize data communication over a local network that IP telephones (33) or local computers (34) are connected (32); at least one wireless access unit (16) in contact with the control unit (15) inside the equipment and/or at least one wired local access unit (13) in contact with the physical Ethernet input/inputs (39) on the main body (38) has been realized. By means of the Ethernet multiplexer unit (17), the local/remote access and management of the system, Internet utilization, providing increase of capacity, as well as its control and management over the Internet (29) are enabled.
In a preferred application of the invention, a wired or wireless security unit (14) has been established within the equipment. By means of getting connected to the central alarm system with the said unit (14), in the event of generation of an alarm, information can possibly be sent to the identified telephone numbers, or it can operate as a security exchange without requirement for any extra security exchange by means of sensors that can be directly connected thereto (25) (preferably PIR/magnetic sensor) and at least one warning element (26) (siren). Such data arriving at the said unit (14) from the wired or wireless sensor (25) are interpreted by the control unit (15) and thereby the relevant security edge operations are performed. The mobile network access unit (12) inside the equipment, telephone and POS greeting unit (10), wired/wireless access units (13, 16) as well as telecom access unit (21) are connected to at least one control unit (15). Control of the system and data communication is provided by the said control unit (15) and the said signal processing unit (18). The control unit (15) senses automatically the calls arriving from all components connected to the device and transferring the same to the most cost-efficient interface. Thereby, means of communication with the lowest possible cost are provided (LCR feature). The said control unit (15) is enabling the downloading of GSM operators as well as telecom tariffs and possibility to update such data. In addition, the incoming call arriving automatically is voice-greeted by the IVR unit (11), transferred to the related internal line and communication records can possibly be kept. The greeting message, music played during waiting, as well as the records can possibly be remotely sent and received. Despite this, by means of the VoIP application, transmission of voice over the Internet protocol (29) is realized. The system senses from the number keyed-in, enabling its internal subscribers (27) to be connected without charge to the internal subscribers of similar remote systems (23) as if they are connected to a local subscriber. By means of the firewall security application of the said control unit (15), data communication packages of the operations performed can possibly be securely transferred and can be opened to remote access without suffering any sabotage. By means of the power supply unit within the equipment (19) energy supplies required for the operation of the system are provided.
The scope of protection provided by this application is set forth in the section on the demands and can definitely not be limited with those indicated hereabove solely to serve as examples. It is very clear that any person expert in the technique can also put forth the novelty set forth Jn the invention by making use of similar structuring and/or can possibly use such a structuring to other areas of similar object utilized under the relevant technique Therefore, it is obvious that such types of structuring shall be lacking the criteria of overcoming particularly the known status of novelty and technique inherent in our application.
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