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Issue 2.0 December 1995 GL-5
bps (bits per second)
The number of binary units of information (1s or 0s) that can be transmitted per second. Mbps
refers to a million bits per second; Kbps refers to a thousand bits per second.
BRI
See
basic rate interface
.
broadcast messaging
An Intuity AUDIX feature that enables the system administrator and other designated users to
send a message to all subscribers automatically.
BSC
See
binary synchronous communications
.
buffer
Memory used to compensate for time differences in transmission by temporarily storing data.
bulletin board
An Intuity AUDIX feature that allows a message to be played to callers who dial the extension.
Callers cannot leave a message since it is a listen-only service. Also called
information service
.
bundling
Combining several calls and handling them as a single call. See also
automatic message scan
.
bus
An electrical connection/cable allowing two or more wires, lines, or peripherals to be connected
together.
busy-out/release
To remove an Intuity device from service (make it appear busy or in use), and later restore it to
service (release it). The Intuity switch data link, voice ports, or networking ports may be busied
out if they appear faulty or if maintenance tests are run.
byte
A unit of storage in the computer. On many systems, a byte is eight bits (binary digits), the
equivalent of one character of text.
C
call accounting system (CAS)
A software device that monitors and records information about a calling system.
call-answer
An Intuity AUDIX or AT&T Intuity Lodging feature that allows the system to answer a call and
record a message when the subscriber is unavailable. Callers may be redirected to the system
through the call coverage or call forwarding switch features. Intuity AUDIX subscribers may
record a personal greeting for these callers.
call-answer language choice
The capability of subscriber mailboxes to accept messages in different languages. For the Intuity
AUDIX application, this capability exists when the multilingual feature is turned on.
callback number
In AMIS analog networking, the telephone number transmitted to the recipient machine to be
used in returning messages that cannot be delivered.