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Call intercept methods, such as for customer self-support on a mobile device

US9301128B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2014
Grant dateMar 29, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2250/56
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed.

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