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System and method for handling interactions with individuals with physical impairments

US10038783B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 31, 2016
Grant dateJul 31, 2018
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 31, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M3/5233
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for handling an interaction between an individual having a physical impairment and a customer contact center includes: detecting, by a processor, an interaction directed to a route point; determining, by the processor, whether the interaction is associated with an individual having a physical impairment; identifying, by the processor, a first resource of the contact center for handling the interaction, wherein the first resource is assigned an attribute indicative of being suitable for handling interactions with individuals having the physical impairment; ascertaining, by the processor, a presence of the first resource at a place enabled for handling interactions with individuals having the physical impairment; and transmitting, by the processor, a signal for routing the interaction to the first resource for servicing via the place, wherein in response to the signal, a communication session is established with a user device of the individual having the physical impairment.

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