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Method and apparatus for optimizing customer service across multiple channels

US8565411B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2010
Grant dateOct 22, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M7/003
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for a computer-implemented technique for maximizing customer satisfaction and first call resolution, including converting telephone calls into online chats, while minimizing cost is provided. Techniques for incorporating analytics as applied to customer data into particular strategies for call deflection, targeting particular individuals to increase chat acceptance rate, and computing a customer's wait time are also provided.

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