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Real-time collaboration center

US8737596B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2007
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M7/0027
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A real-time collaboration center and method for using the same are described herein which enables a caller (end-user) to have a real-time collaboration session with a call center agent. In one embodiment, the real-time collaboration center is able to create a new real-time collaboration session for a caller where the caller is routed to the real-time collaboration session in which they might be joined by an automated call center agent which could provide product information and/or gather information to/from the caller while they wait for the live call center agent. When a live call center agent with the appropriate skill set becomes available, then he/she receives an invitation to join the real-time collaboration session where the two parties can then interact with voice, instant messaging, application/desktop sharing, and other media.

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