Abstract: In a public switched telephone network, a method and system are provided for utilization of regular non-intelligent switch announcements for announcement provision for intelligent network services calls. A call received in the network and directed to a particular number has its identification information read and compared to entries in a database. If the call requires announcement treatment, a unique carrier identification code is assigned to the call identification information which causes the intelligent facilities of the network to route the call to a regular non-intelligent switch announcement frame resident in the non-intelligent network facilities at a central office switch. The regular non-intelligent switch announcement frame provides an announcement to the calling party.

Abstract: A system for manufacturing wire harness assemblies is provided. Each wire harness includes a shielded cable having a plurality of insulated conductors therein, with each conductor being terminated at its respective opposed ends and with the terminated ends being mounted in connector housings. The system includes a plurality of pallets that are movable along a conveyor to work stations at which various assembly steps are carried out. A first station is provided for mounting the cables to the pallet, such that the wires at the opposed ends are mounted in fixtures. A second station may selectively deposit drop wires into fixtures on the pallets. A third station trims and strips the ends of the wires and aligns the drop wires with the cable wires. A fourth station sequentially crimps terminals to the ends of the wires, with the pallet being indexable between successive crimps.