Method for an operator station to perform requested functions when a functions processor is unable
US5446679A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q3/545
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a communication system (100) that includes an operator station (105-107), a functions processor (104) and peripheral communication devices (108-109), the operator station (105-107) may perform functions when the functions processor (104) is unable in the following manner. When the operator station (105-107) receives a request for a particular function from an operator, it determines whether the functions processor (104) is unable to perform the requested function. If the functions processor (104) is unable, the operator station (105-107) determines whether it will perform the requested function or whether a peripheral communication device (108-109) will perform the requested function. If the operator station (105-107) is to perform the requested function, it performs the requested function. If the peripheral communication device (108-109) is to perform the requested function, the operator station (105-107) transports the requested function to the peripheral communication unit (108-109).
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