Patent References 3239612 3497639 3515820 3692961 3692962 3700830 3778556 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 05/625058 filed on 10/23/1975US Classes:379/16, Of switching path379/18By use of call address signalExaminersPrimary: Olms, Douglas W.Attorney, Agent or FirmAbstractAn automatic call generator is connectable with the main distribution frame of a common control telephone system and monitors the operation of the system. To this end, the automatic call generator is connected to dedicated line and trunk circuit ports and attempts to place calls from one dedicated spot to another. If the system fails to terminate a call within a prescribed period of time, a malfunction is noted. Two malfunctions within a prescribed set of programs for monitoring the system cause a system alarm to be generated. The call generator also tests itself after proceeding through assigned programs for monitoring the system. | |