Abstract: A method for providing multiple calling service announcements on a single circuit card within a telephone network. The method reduces the number of stored speech files necessary to generate announcements regarding a calling service such as Automatic Call Back or Enhanced Repeat Dial. By reducing the amount of speech data stored on a circuit card, multiple calling service announcements can be provided on a single circuit card, thereby reducing equipment costs.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 25, 1998
Date of Patent:
January 4, 2000
Assignee:
Ameritech Corporation
Inventors:
Carol Ann Rice, Ronald Dale Crumpler, John David Downey