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electronic switching system [1 record]

Record 1 1999-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephone Switching
DEF

A type of telephone switching system which uses a special purpose stored program digital computer to direct and control the switching operation. ESS permits the provision of custom calling services such as speed dialing, call transfer, three way calling, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commutation téléphonique

Spanish

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