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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5150358 | Serving constant bit rate traffic in a broadband data switch This invention relates to a method and apparatus for transmitting constant and variable bit rate traffic in a broadband ISDN switch. Data from constant bit rate sources such as television cameras is entered into a group of queues. Each member of the group... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5101451 | Real-time network routing An arrangement for routing calls from a source switch to a destination switch in a telecommunications network. If a direct trunk is available between the two switches, that trunk is used. Otherwise, the destination switch is queried to obtain availability... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5067074 | Control of overload in communications networks This invention relates to a method and apparatus for throttling request messages to an overloaded database and for throttling overload traffic to a particular destination. The database sends a gap value to the sources of messages or traffic; following any... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5056134 | Audible logo for identifying a common carrier This invention relates to the application of an audible logo to a telecommunications call, for identifying the common carrier serving that call. A call is received in an operator assistance system. After applying a calling card prompt tone and prior to co... | 10/08/1991 |
| 5046183 | Semi-automated operator assistance telecommunication calls An operator assistance call handling arrangement is disclosed featuring the use of an intelligent telecommunications station (intelligent phone) for the collection and transmission of call data to an operator assistance system for setting up a call withou... | 09/03/1991 |
| 5043983 | Time and charges information delivery for operator assistance telecommunication calls A time and charges information delivery arrangement is disclosed utilizing an intelligent telecommunications station (intelligent phone) for displaying that information after a termination of a call. The intelligent phone is equipped to handle CCITT (Inte... | 08/27/1991 |
| 5033076 | Enhanced privacy feature for telephone systems This invention relates to apparatus and a method for use in conjunction with a service wherein a called telephone customer receives a display of the number of a calling telephone customer. In conjunction with this service, customers are offered a class of... | 07/16/1991 |
| 5033079 | Establishment of facsimile calls This invention relates to methods of establishing facsimile (fax) connections. If a call is originated from a fax source and the destination is a voice station, then the call will be automatically redirected to a fax machine designated to receive fax mess... | 07/16/1991 |
| 5012512 | Telephone operator and agent to database communication arrangement This invention relates to a method and apparatus for communication between an operator or agent position and a switching system and databases. The position includes a display screen and keyboard. Data for controlling a plurality of displays for the screen... | 04/30/1991 |
| 4996705 | Use of telecommunications systems for lotteries A lottery system using a public switched network to enter a lottery and to receive an indication of winning while connected on a lottery call. A lottery customer dials a telephone number to enter the lottery. The customer has his eligibility verified by a... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4993014 | Dynamic shared facility system for private networks This invention relates to a dynamically shared facility network (DSFN) providing private network service to a plurality of customers using switched facilities of a common carrier network. A plurality of serving offices are connected via access links to cu... | 02/12/1991 |
