22 - 4 System IDs
Issue 3 EliteMail VMS/EliteMail Limited
SECTION 4 HOW THE SYSTEM LISTENS FOR IDSWhen the system asks a subscriber a question, it listens for touchtones
that indicate the subscriber answ er, usually 1 for yes, 2 for no, or a quick
option menu choice. When the system asks for an ex tension nu mber, it is
listening for a System ID. At other times when the system speaks, it is also
listening for System IDs.
The system listens for System IDs digit-by-digit. When a caller enters an
ID, the system examines the first touchtone to see if it alone is a valid
System ID. If not, the system adds the second touchtone, then checks if
the combination matches a valid two-digit ID. If the system still does not
find a valid ID, it adds the third toucht one, the n chec ks if the c ombina tion
matches a valid three-digit ID. This proc ess repeats for every touchtone,
until the touchtones match a System ID or until there are no more
touchtones to check.
Figure 22-2 How the System Listens for IDs
When the system matches a valid System ID, it takes the applicable
action. If it matches a Personal ID, the system starts playing the subscriber
conversation to allow the subscr iber or guest to check messa ges. If it
matches an Extension # ID or Box ID, the system follows the
TransferGreetingAction sequence that is pro grammed for the
subscriber or transaction box, with that ID. Typically, this involves
transferring a call to a particular teleph one exten sion or tak ing a m essa ge
if the line is busy or goes unanswered.
Touchtones entered: 76543
THE SYSTEM DETERMINES:
Does 7 match a System ID? NO
Does 76 match a System ID? NO
Does 765 match a System ID? NO
Does 7654 match a System ID? YES
The System Routes the Call to Extension # ID 7654