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Methods and systems for employing virtual support representatives in connection with mutli-pane video communications

US10218939B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 2017
Grant dateFeb 26, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2370/022
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for establishing a video connection between a mobile device and a support terminal while enabling the support terminal to concurrently push display elements to the mobile device through a separate connection. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems and methods establish a first connection between the support terminal and the mobile device and conduct a video chat between the devices transmitted through the first connection. The disclosed systems and methods enable the support terminal to push a display element to the mobile device through a second connection. In response to receiving the display element, the disclosed systems and methods divide the display screen of the mobile device into at least a first pane and a second pane, providing the video chat for display on the first pane and the display element for display on the second pane.

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