Abstract: Computer-aided speech-recognition circuitry is incorporated in a telephone receiver and programmed to recognize utterances given in response to a request for directory assistance. The information number given is displayed on the face of the receiver and stored for dialing out. An automatic dial out feature is included. The system is dormant until activated by a digit recognition circuit which samples all outgoing numbers dialed and is responsive to the 555-1212 digit sequence or any other digit sequence desired.