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Protecting privacy of a customer and an agent using face recognition in a video contact center environment

US9848165B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2015
Grant dateDec 19, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2203/6009
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, apparatus and computer program product for protecting privacy of a customer and an agent using face recognition in a video contact center environment is presented. A video call is initiated by a customer to a contact center. The customer video is muted while audio of the customer is provided to an agent of the contact center. A determination is made regarding whether a face is present in a video image of the customer. When a presence of a face is determined in the video image of the customer, then video of the customer is enabled. When a presence of a face is not present in the video image of the customer then the customer is notified so the customer can take appropriate action.

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