Communications unit for executive work station

摘要

A communications unit for an executive workstation which provides a switching arrangement for interconnecting voice and data lines with a computer and a telephone instrument. The communications unit contains a microcomputer with memory which provides connection patterns and number directory for quick access to individuals and data services required by the user. In the preferred embodiment, the communications unit is configured as a printed circuit board that may be plugged into a desktop computer for direct access to the computer's keyboard and CRT monitor so that the user may use the keyboard and the monitor for all communications. The communications unit also is capable of connecting to a keysystem.