Crisis negotiation telephone
US9609120B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2242/04
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A negotiator makes and receives calls and SMS with a subject through a virtual number. Parties of individuals serving specialized functions are optionally dialed in to monitor the call/receive the SMS each time those communications occur. Alternatively, a member of a particular party can dial in ahead of a call and be placed in a waiting room for the party until the call happens. Different parties may have different functions. For example, one party may be configured such that members can discuss amongst themselves while hearing the negotiator and the subject communicate. Another party may be configured such that communications among the members is disabled such that each member only hears audio from the negotiator and subject.
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