Communication enhancement methods
US10356091B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2101/65
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for automatic authentication of service requests includes authentication of a remote access device. This authentication may be accomplished automatically prior to text or audio communication between a customer and a service agent. In some embodiments, authentication is accomplished automatically by authentication of the remote access device or accomplished by asking the customer questions. A single authentication of the remote access device may be used to authenticate a service request transferred between service agents. The authentication of the remote device may include, for example, use of a personal identification number, a fingerprint, a photograph, and/or a hardware identifier. Some embodiments include an intelligent pipeline configured for managing queues of customer service requests and/or customer service agent control over a customer's access device. Some embodiments include logic configured to manage and enhance communication channels between devices.
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