Abstract: The present invention is a telecommunications control system for accepting a plurality of multi-purpose stations for use as attendant stations in an attendant-service complex. Calls directed to the system from originating stations are received by a line connection subsystem having a plurality of connection controllers. Each connection controller in this first plurality of connection controllers provides for cooperating with a respective one of the plurality of multi-purpose stations defining opposite ends of a call connection path. Each of these connection controllers has a controllable switch for opening the call connection path and releasing the respective multi-purpose station. The line connection subsystem further includes a second plurality of connection controllers, each connection controller provides for cooperation with a respective one of the plurality of originating stations in defining opposite ends of a call connection path.

Abstract: The present invention is a telecommunications control system for accepting a plurality of multi-purpose stations for use as attendant stations in an attendant service complex to service calls directed to the system from originating stations. This system comprises a first plurality of connection controllers. Each connection controller in this first plurality of connection controllers provides for cooperating with a respective one of a plurality of multi-purpose stations in defining opposite ends of a call connection path. Each of these connection controllers has controllable switching means for opening the call connection path and releasing the respective multi-purpose station. The system provides for security against use of any of the multi-purpose stations within the attendant service complex by an unauthorized person. This system further includes a second plurality of connection controllers.