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Methods and systems for providing interactive support sessions

US10567584B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 2019
Grant dateFeb 18, 2020
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2203/651
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image processing system including at least one processor configured to receive at least one first image of an inoperative product captured by a mobile device of a user; perform image analysis on the first image to identify a status of a functional element associated with the inoperative product; access memory to determine why the product is inoperative; cause visual guidance to be displayed by the mobile device, wherein the visual guidance is associated with a plurality of sequential actions for causing the inoperative product to become operative; receive at least one second image of the product, the second image being indicative of a completion of the plurality of sequential actions; perform image analysis on the at least one second image to determine that the completion of the plurality of sequential actions caused the inoperative product to become operative; and notify the user that the problem has been resolved.

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