Lucent Technologies MERLIN LEGEND Release 5.0 System Programming Manual page 922

MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 5.0
System Programming 555-650-111
Glossary
GPA
ground-start trunk
group
videoconferencing
system
H
Hands Free
Answer on
Intercom
hands-free unit
headset
HFAI
HFU
Home screen
host
Hybrid/PBX mode
I
ICOM buttons
Inspect screen
(General Purpose Adapter) Device that connects an analog
multiline telephone to optional equipment such as an
answering machine or a fax machine.
Trunk on which the communications system, after verifying
that the trunk is idle (no ground on tip lead), transmits a
request for service (puts ground on ring lead) to the
telephone company central office ( CO ).
A system application that allows face-to-face,
simultaneous video and voice communications between
groups and requires high-speed data transmission facilities.
See also desktop videoconferencing system.
See HFAI .
See HFU .
Lightweight earpiece and microphone used for hands-free
telephone operation.
(Hands Free Answer on Intercom) Feature that allows a
user to answer a voice-announced call.
(Hands-Free Unit) Unit for analog multiline telephones that
allows users to make and receive calls on the
speakerphone without using the handset.
Display normally shown on an MLX display telephone;
shows time, date, and call information, and shows when
some features are in use.
Telephone company or other switch providing features and
services to the system users, usually when the system is
operating in Behind Switch mode .
One of three modes of system operation, in which the
system uses line/trunk pool s and ARS in addition to
personal lines . Provides a single interface (SA buttons) to
users for both internal and external calling. See also Behind
Switch mode and Key mode .
(intercom buttons) Telephone buttons that provide access
to inside system lines for calling other extensions or
receiving calls from them.
Display screen on an MLX display telephone that allows the
user to preview incoming calls and see a list of the features
programmed on line buttons.
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June 1997
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