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Customer support services via a cable services network

US7707599B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2004
Grant dateApr 27, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/6332
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems provide customer support services through interactive television sessions via a cable services network. Cable services customers may pay bills or enroll in automatic bill payment via interactive television sessions. Information on pending work orders, answers to frequently asked questions and helpful service provider contact information may be obtained from a data services system through an interactive television session via a cable services network.

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