Abstract: A non-KSU message delivery system enables any station within the non-KSU system to automatically answer incoming calls and prevents more than one station from automatically answering the incoming calls. The non-KSU system allows for distributed recording of voice messages and allows transferred calls to be answered by a specific station's voice mail. The non-KSU system also stores an incoming caller's calling party identification information at a station if the incoming call is either manually or automatically answered by the particular station.

Abstract: Consumer process equipment (CPE) for cost effective caller identification (CID) and call-waiting (CW) for a multi-line telephone includes a single CIDCW detection circuit and a single switch for coupling the single CIDCW detection circuit between a plurality of telephone lines. The CPE is able to process CIDCW information over a plurality of telephone lines by dynamically switching the single switch from one telephone line to another, depending upon the current state of the CPE.

Abstract: Consumer process equipment (CPE) for cost effective caller identification (CID) and call-waiting (CW) for a multi-line telephone includes a single CIDCW detection circuit and a single switch for coupling the single CIDCW detection circuit between a plurality of telephone lines. The CPE is able to process CIDCW information over a plurality of telephone lines by dynamically switching the single switch from one telephone line to another, depending upon the current state of the CPE.

Abstract: An apparatus connected to a telephone line automatically detects the presence of modulated data (i.e. modem data, modem carrier signal, facsimile data and the like) that is being sent or received over the telephone line. The apparatus is used in conjunction with a consumer premises equipment (CPE) such as a telephone or the like, and detects a modem signal on the telephone line regardless if the CPE is in an on-hook or off-hook condition. If modem signals are present on the telephone line, the apparatus of the present invention will automatically prevent the CPE from seizing the telephone line (i.e. go off-hook). In addition, an audible or visual indication is provided to the user. For example, a visible "modem-in-use" indicator, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an illuminated LED, or an audible signal such as a "beep" tone, speech signals or the actual modem signal, may be presented to the CPE attempting to go off-hook.