ZA906889B - Switchless automatic call distribution system - Google Patents

Switchless automatic call distribution system

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Publication number
ZA906889B
ZA906889B ZA906889A ZA906889A ZA906889B ZA 906889 B ZA906889 B ZA 906889B ZA 906889 A ZA906889 A ZA 906889A ZA 906889 A ZA906889 A ZA 906889A ZA 906889 B ZA906889 B ZA 906889B
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network
incoming call
agent
call
telephone calls
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ZA906889A
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English (en)
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Jerry Gechter
Gechter Jerry
Jeffrey A Fried
A Fried Jeffrey
Robert L Pokress
L Pokress Robert
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Unifi Communications Corp
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    • H04M3/5232—Call distribution algorithms
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  • Signal Processing (AREA)
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  • Telephonic Communication Services (AREA)
  • Data Exchanges In Wide-Area Networks (AREA)
  • Accommodation For Nursing Or Treatment Tables (AREA)
  • Meter Arrangements (AREA)
  • Interconnected Communication Systems, Intercoms, And Interphones (AREA)
ZA906889A 1989-11-27 1990-08-29 Switchless automatic call distribution system ZA906889B (en)

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JP (1) JP2999818B2 (ja)
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AU (1) AU631005B2 (ja)
CA (1) CA2024881C (ja)
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