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Calling line identification adjunct for use with a communication system

US5479493A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 1992
Grant dateDec 26, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/575
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An adjunct unit provides Incoming Caller Line Identification (ICLID) capability for a communication system. The adjunct unit interposed between the control unit and station sets of a communication system obtains ICLID from ringing central office lines and monitors signalling between the control unit and station sets to determine which stations are to receive the ICLID information. Using prestored database information the ICLID information can be used to obtain the calling party name for output to the station sets. The adjunct unit also outputs ICLID information to an application processor which stores calling records for the system.

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