AT&T MERLIN LEGEND Release 3.0 System Programming And Maintenance Manual page 98

Glossary
clock synchronization
CMS
CO
common channel
signaling
communications
system
control unit
console
CONVERSANT Intro
conversion resource
GL-8 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM)
Operation of digital facilities from a common
clock.
(Call Management System) DOS-based
application that simulates the actions of a
system operator by answering and distributing
calls. Also produces reports for call analysis.
(central office) Location of telephone switching
equipment that provides local telephone
service and access to toll facilities for long-
distance calling.
See CCS.
Software-controlled processor complex that
interprets dialing pulses, tones, and or
keyboard characters and makes the proper
interconnections both inside and outside.
Consists of a computer, software, a storage
device, and carriers with special hardware to
perform the actual connections. Provides voice
and/or data communications services,
including access to public and private
networks, for telephones and other equipment.
Also referred to in this guide as "system," short
for LEGEND Communications System.
Processor, power supply, modules, carriers,
and housing of the system.
Refers to telephone and adjuncts (if any) at
operator or system programmer extension.
Entry-level voice response application that
automatically answers and routes calls and
executes telephone transactions.
See modem pool.