Abstract:
An integrated communications control device (10) integrates the telecommunications environment of a small office with an interface to the telephone network. The device is a stand alone unit including a programmable control processor (30) configured by a user based on the telephonic equipment within the office and the user's needs. The device (10) is utilized to control telephone (16) and data communications within the office. The device (10) interfaces with a computer (20) allowing the user to configure the system and create a customized telephonic environment using the personal computer (20).