Communication link identifier
US5195085A · kind A · utility
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19Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 1990 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M3/229
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a communications system having components which are interconnected via communications links, the system is provided with capability of responding to the application of a predetermined test signal to a link with information which identifies that link. Such information can take a variety of forms including the name of one or more persons assigned to use the link, and/or the telephone number or numbers associated with the link. This capability greatly reduces the time and expense associated with the maintenance and testing of a variety of communications systems, such as PBXs and central office switching machines.
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