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PBX DID and E and M tie trunk integration adapter and method

Patent 4792967 Issued on December 20, 1988. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject February 20, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventors

Assignee

Application

No. 06/831177 filed on 02/20/1986

US Classes:

379/88.19, Call source identification379/213.01, Intercept (e.g., dead or changed number)379/225, Multi-PBX interconnection379/233, Direct inward dialing379/84, At switching facility (e.g., central office, switchboard)379/88.25Message storage in centralized location (e.g., central office, PBX, etc.)

Examiners

Primary: Brown, Thomas W.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Classes

H04Q 3/62 (20060101)
H04M 3/533 (20060101)
H04M 3/50 (20060101)

Abstract

A private branch exchange (PBX) direct in dailing (DID) and an E&M tie trunk voice message integration adapter and method is disclosed. The invention permits a calling party on a DID line to a desired extension connected to a PBX to be automatically connected to the called party's mailbox in a VMS when the called extension is busy or does not answer.

Other References

  • Ishii et al, "Message Service by Automatic Intercept System", Japan Telecomm. Review, Jan. 1978, pp. 11-16
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