Automatic facility information transfer to remote locations in cross-connect systems is accomplished by providing limited telephone services to wired premises not having permanent telephone service by enabling 911 calls, calls requesting permanent service, operator-assisted telephone company credit card...http://www.google.com/patents/US6253071?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6253071 - Method and apparatus for a cross-connect system with automatic facility information transference to a remote location