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Communication system for establishing automated call back using queues

US9398154B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2012
Grant dateJul 19, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2207/18
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A communication device is provided for enabling a user to establish an automated call back from a communication system, such as a call center, for example. A software device application enables the communication device to communicate with the call center through the exchange of data. The communication device includes a display screen for displaying controls for allowing the user to interact with the communication system. The controls allow the user to request a list of providers from which to select a provider or company to contact. The communication device further provides controls for allowing the user to select a queue to join from a list of queues associated with the selected provider. An embodiment may also communicate contextual data between a communication device and a communication system, including information associated with the user of the communication device and information used to assist, instruct, or solve a user's problem.

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