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Systems and methods for providing a virtual assistant

US9571645B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2013
Grant dateFeb 14, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q50/40
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for conducting a call between a caller and an interactive voice response (IVR) system, the caller using a device to conduct the call, the device configured to execute a virtual assistant, the method comprising using the virtual assistant to conduct the call at least in part by influencing the style of information provided to the caller during the call and/or the content of information passed between the device and the IVR system during the call.

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