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Method and apparatus for accessing communication systems

CA 1235540 A · Owner: Tii Computer Systems, Inc. · Inventors: Walsworth, Richard L.

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An apparatus and method for accessing communication system includes a microprocessor for controlling said accessing. Communication line access is accomplished by an interface with test trunk equipment and MDF shoes. Capability for generating dial pulse DTMF and, multifrequency dialing signals is included. Communications components and a test bus permit the apparatus to interface with a supervisor unit and a testing unit.

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  • Granted April 19, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 19, 2005.
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FiledAugust 21, 1985
GrantedApril 19, 1988
Term endedApril 19, 2005
Patent numberCA 1235540 A
Classification (IPC)H04M1/24 +2 more

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1986198819901992199419961998200020022004Application filedAug 21, 1985Patent grantedApril 19, 1988Term endedApril 19, 2005

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