Abstract: The present invention provides a system, implemented within a private branch exchange (PBX) telephone system, which cancels or modifies a PBX feature for a telecommunication endpoint, based on activity associated with the telecommunication endpoint. The system comprises a feature/application module for executing the PBX feature. The system also comprises a line monitor for monitoring the activity associated with the telecommunication endpoint and can cancel or modify execution of the PBX feature for the telecommunication endpoint based on activity sensed by the line monitor. The present invention also provides a method for implementing the system.

Abstract: A powering arrangement for providing power to an Ethernet connected device, comprising a power unit connected via a first terminal to the device and via a second terminal to an Ethernet cable carrying two signal wire pairs and two spare wire pairs. A connection is provided within the power unit for interconnecting the signal wire pairs and a first one of the two spare wire pairs to the device, and a source of power is provided within the power unit connected to a second one of the spare wire pairs from the device for providing power thereto.