Abstract: A peripheral platform, such as an Intelligent Peripheral (IP), is provided in a Common Channel Interoffice Signaling (CCIS) network having a Services Control Point (SCP) and intelligent network capabilities. The IP or similar platform provides alternate service activation (ASA) and obviates the necessity for the SCP to store a large number of subscriber service profiles. The IP has a call channel link to central office switches of the telephone network and has a data link to the SCP. On receiving a request for activation of alternate service the IP communicates with the SCP and the SCP communicates with the switching offices to retrieve a subscriber service profile from one central office switch and downloads and double assigns that profile to a second central office switch which may thereafter implement the features in that downloaded profile.

Abstract: A multi-cell battery charger having a cell holder adapted for receiving and charging various size cylindrical cells, such as the "AA" size, the "C" size or the "D" size rechargeable cells.

Abstract: A universal adapter is mounted, in either of two directions, by way of a pair of pedestals disposed at its extremities to a planar surface, usually a heat sink. It has a cavity, formed at its upper surface and another at its lower surface between the pedestals each for receiving one of various types of power transistors and thyristors. A plurality of lead receiving apertures communicate between the lower and upper surface of the adapter to permit passage of the different configurations of leads from the various power transistors and thyristors. Electrical contacts for connection to exterior circuitry are affixed to the upper surface for some of the various types and to the lower surface for others of the various type. In either case, the contacts are positioned adjacent selected ones of the lead apertures through which the power transistor or thyristor leads are threaded and to which the electrical contacts are connected.