Abstract:
A switching system is disclosed which allows subscribers to place calls at prescribed times on an abbreviated dialing basis to preselected directory numbers for a flat rate charge. A common memory is provided with a word storing the called directory number and a no-charge indication together with time restriction information as to the time period when the service is effective. When a customer desires to place a call to a preselected directory number, the time restriction information associated with that number is compared with the current time and, if the restriction is satisfied, the call is set up using the stored directory number. The no-charge indication is utilized to bypass the normal charging routine.
Abstract:
An emergency reporting system for selectively interconnecting ones of a plurality of telephone stations, each assigned a directory number, through the telephone communication switching network to designated emergency service centers. The system is arranged so that a calling telephone station dialing a universal emergency reporting number is connected from an originating telephone central office over a dedicated trunk facility to a tandem switching office. The tandem switching office receives and translates the directory number of the calling telephone station into a routing code utilized for directing the tandem switching office to interconnect the calling telephone station with an emergency service center specifically designated to serve the calling telephone station.
Abstract:
This specification discloses applique circuitry for an incoming trunk circuit. The circuitry detects those faults and ''''black box'''' devices on telephone call connections which produce undesired momentary off-hook signals for tripping incoming call ringing and allowing call conversation, but which are inadequate for generating called party answer signals needed for charging purposes. Relays in the circuitry are activated by the trunk circuit for producing a timed test answer signal following the tripping of ringing. The test signal operates timer and flip-flop circuits for generating a fault alarm only when a valid answer signal is not received during the persistence of the test signal. These circuits further control the trunk circuit to hold call connections for manual tracing and identification of the called station.
Abstract:
Special services, such as call transfer and abbreviated dialing, are provided by auxiliary circuits each uniquely associated with certain subscriber lines in a common control-switching system. The auxiliary circuit is arranged with shift registers to recognize the dialing of a predetermined code and to respond thereto by releasing and reenabling the common control switching equipment. On abbreviated dialing calls, the return of dial tone by the reenabled central office register enables the auxiliary circuit to outpulse the directory number of the desired station. On transfer calls, after dialing the access code, the subscriber primes the transfer feature by dialing the directory number of the transfer station. This number is then simultaneously stored in the auxiliary circuit and in the reenabled central office register. In either situation the call then progresses to completion in the normal manner.