Abstract: An Operations Support System, comprised of a computer and workstation, stores digit analysis specifications for telecommunications call processing. A graphical user interface displays digit analysis specifications visually as subtrees made up of nodes representing the digits of the dialed number. Two subtrees can be displayed contemporaneously for evaluation and manipulation independently and from one to another. Operations performed on the nodes also operate on the embedded digit analysis specifications permitting manipulation of the specifications without the need to view or deal with the specifications themselves directly. Related information such as Routing Table Indexes and local exchange numbers called NXX numbers are displayed contemporaneous with display of a subtree of interest and are manipulated with regard to that subtree.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a technique for assigning each of a plurality of test points (34) on a first surface of a translator board (24) to an appropriate one of a set of grid points (36) on an opposed surface of the board. Such an assignment is accomplished by first mapping the grid points (36) and a successive one of the test points (34) into an array (49a) of uniformly spaced cells (49b). An initial group of cells (49b), surrounding the mapped test point (34), is then searched to locate the four grid points (36) closest to the test point. Among the four closest grid points (36), the one which satisfies a particular constraint is designated. A check is then made to determine whether the designated grid point (36) is appropriate for the test point (34). If so, the grid point (36) is assigned to the test point (34) and the grid point is removed from the array before mapping the next test point.